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Page 2 With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision your satisfaction.
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Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. 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 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED ......17 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....23 WINDOWS ......38 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ....55 ▫ Child Restraints ..... . .72 ▫...
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote transmitter and a Keyless Ignition Node (KIN).
Page 15: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
Page 16: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Ignition Or Accessory On Message on the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 17: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 WARNING! CAUTION! • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. remove the Key Fob from vehicle, cycle the ignition •...
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE After cycling the ignition to the ON/RUN position, the Replacement Keys Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the indicates that there is a problem with the electronics.
Page 19: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE: General Information • When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an autho- subject to the following conditions: rized dealer.
Page 20: Rearming Of The System
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF and the cluster will flash.
Page 21: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Disarm The System NOTE: • The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods: the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 22: Illuminated Entry - If Equipped
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound. If this The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position from the OFF position.
Page 23: To Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above To Unlock The Doors disables the system from responding to all RKE transmit- Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE ter buttons for all RKE transmitters.
Page 24: To Lock The Doors
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Flash Lights With Lock To Lock The Doors This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors.
Page 25: To Unlatch The Trunk
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 To Unlatch The Trunk NOTE: • The interior lights will turn off if you cycle the ignition Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two times within five seconds to unlatch the trunk. switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic Alarm is activated.
Page 26 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch on the back of the RKE transmitter sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 27: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • This device must accept any interference received, 3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a including interference that may cause undesired op- solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the eration.
Page 28: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Doors closed REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED • Hood closed This system uses the Key Fob with Remote • Trunk closed Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the • HAZARD switch off engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar WARNING! • Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Ajar • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low confined area.
Page 30: Door Locks
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START • If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 inside door handle to the first detent. To unlock the rear WARNING! doors, pull the door lock knob on the door trim panel • For personal security and safety in the event of a upward.
Page 32: Power Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry) system. For further A power door lock switch is on each front door trim information, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ” in “Things panel.
Page 33: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming authorized dealer. Please see your authorized dealer for To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Set- service.
Page 34: Keyless Enter-N-Go
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. 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 (locked).
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: • Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru- (1.5 m) of the driver’s door handle, grab the front driver ment Panel”...
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front Transmitter In Vehicle driver’s door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a Door 1st Press”...
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: The vehicle will only unlock the doors when the To Enter The Trunk doors are locked using the door panel switch, a valid With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft Passive Entry RKE transmitter is detected inside the (1.0 m) of the deck lid, press the button on the right side vehicle, and no valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter is...
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If you inadvertently leave your vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitter in the trunk and try to close the deck lid, the deck lid will automatically unlatch, unless another one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmit- ters is outside the vehicle and within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the deck lid.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 NOTE: • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
Page 40: Windows
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. Power Windows The window controls will operate only when the ignition The window controls on the driver’s door control all the is in the ACC or ON/RUN position.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 To open the window part way, press the window switch WARNING! to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power windows.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Reset Auto-Up • If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto Up: closure, it will reverse direction and then go back down.
Page 43: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 controls and the rear sunscreen, press and release the Wind Buffeting window lockout button again (setting it in the UP Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of position). pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Page 44: Trunk Safety Warning
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The transmission must be in PARK before the With the ignition in the OFF position, the Trunk Open button will operate. symbol will display until the trunk is closed. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ” in “Things To Know The trunk lid can be released from Before Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 45: Trunk Emergency Release
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Trunk Emergency Release OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency Release Some of the most important safety features in your lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the vehicle are the restraint systems: event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the •...
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the enhance occupant protection by managing occupant risk of harm from a deploying air bag: energy during an impact event 1.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under Bags (SAB), and if deployment occurs, the SABIC their arm. and SAB air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door. If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat 5.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- could cause serious injury, including death.
Page 49: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown WARNING! from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. up a bit on the shoulder belt.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 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 54: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE above the webbing to release the anchorage, then move it you will prefer a higher position. When you release the up or down to the position that fits you best. anchorage try to move it up and down to make sure that it is locked in position.
Page 55: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the If the passenger seating position is equipped with an folded webbing. ALR and is being used for normal usage: Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are...
Page 56: Energy Management Feature
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE position that has a belt with this feature. Children 12 WARNING! years old and under should always be properly re- • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if strained in the rear seat. the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode (ALR) feature or any other seat belt function is not...
Page 57: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Seat Belt Pretensioners Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert ) The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
Page 58: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deac- when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if so tivating BeltAlert .
Page 59: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can in- crease the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating positions.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, Advanced Air Bags.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, Air Bag System Components and Seat Track Position Sensors Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: Advanced Front Air Bag Features •...
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may • No objects should be placed over or near the air provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant bag on the instrument panel, because any such during a side impact.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 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 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Being too close to the side air bags during deployment SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt could cause you to be severely injured or killed. restraint system.
Page 65: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Knee Impact Bolsters ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC air bags, SAB, Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag, and The Knee Impact Bolster helps protect the knees of the front seat belt pretensioners, as required, depending on front passenger, and position the front occupant for the several factors, including the severity and type of impact.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes with The ORC contains a backup power supply system that little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or initial deceleration.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 are possible, based on several factors, including the WARNING! collision type and severity. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags their full size.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag. The trim cover between the occupant and the door. The SAB fully inflate separates and folds out of the way allowing the air bag to in about 10 milliseconds. The side air bag moves at a very inflate to the full size.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you event the ORC will determine whether to have the are not belted and seated properly, or if items are Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag ing functions: inflates.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like If A Deployment Occurs particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air immediately after deployment.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! WARNING! Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, • Modifications to any part of the air bag system seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac- could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) You will want to have the air bags ready to • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag inflate for your protection in a collision. The system.
Page 73: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly check accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, the fuse block for blown fuses.
Page 74: Child Restraints
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has ment, can read the information if they have access to the a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety vehicle or the EDR.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 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 younger Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible and who have not reached the height or Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear weight limits of their child restraint...
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 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 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor...
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Can two child restraints be attached using Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with 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 in- stall a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchor-...
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 window. These tether strap anchorages are under a anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and some plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it. rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu- 4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child facturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- restraint systems will be installed as described here.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 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 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to the with the seat belt to attach a forward...
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode. 1.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by 3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt “click.”...
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. Anchorage If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the belt path opening of the child restraint, you may have 1.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.
Page 94: Engine Break-In Recommendations
92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Transporting Pets Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the CAUTION! limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil be detrimental and should be avoided.
Page 96: Safety Tips
94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas Transporting Passengers WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon AREA. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. WARNING! Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you.
Page 97: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the Seat Belts engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your The light should come on and remain on for vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they ignition switch is first turned ON.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never place or install floor mats or other floor • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly driver footwell while the vehicle is moving.
Page 100: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Lights The Vehicle Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn Tires signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear panel.
Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If MIRRORS ......106 Equipped .
Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect Phone (8.4/8.4N) ....121 SEATS ......171 ▫...
Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 ▫ Turn Signals ......196 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ..188 ▫...
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available with ▫ To Resume Speed .....213 Automatic Headlights Only) ... . .203 ▫...
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 ▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC ..224 ▫ Service The ParkSense Park Assist System . . .245 ▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ..228 ▫...
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code ..258 ▫ Sunshade Operation....265 ▫...
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode ..269 ▫ Door Storage ......281 ▫...
Page 108: Mirrors
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. This feature will be defaulted on, and only be disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse. NOTE: This feature is disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse.
Page 109: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) Some models have outside mirrors that are hinged. The to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.
Page 110: Tilt Mirrors In Reverse - If Equipped
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Three of the LEDs are turn signal indicators, which flash Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped with the corresponding turn signal lights in the front and Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror rear of the vehicle.
Page 111: Power Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Power Mirrors The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s mirror, press either the L (left) or R (right) button to select door trim panel.
Page 112: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the switch once and the mirrors will fold in, Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped pressing the switch a second time will return the mirrors An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. to the normal driving position.
Page 113: Slide-On-Rod" And Extender Features Of Sun Visor
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature of the sun visor, rotate the sun visor downward and swing the sun visor so it is parallel to the side window, grabbing the sun visor with your left hand pull rearwards until the sun visor is in the desired position.
Page 114: Blind Spot Monitoring - If Equipped
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- to let the driver know that the system is operational.
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane on both sides of the vehicle (11 ft or 3.35 m). The zone your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap- verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle proximately 20 ft (6 m) to the rear of the vehicle.
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light contamination so that the BSM system can function located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an properly.
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Side Monitoring Rear Monitoring Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative of less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on (16 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate. stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc.
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. Opposing Traffic Stationary Objects...
Page 120: Rear Cross Path
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 121: Modes Of Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Uconnect System.
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an Blind Spot Alert Off alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime When the BSM system is turned off, there will be no will also be sounded.
Page 123: Uconnect Phone (8.4/8.4N)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 • Calling Back the last incoming call number (“Call Uconnect Phone (8.4/8.4N) Back”). Uconnect 8.4/8.4 Nav • View Call logs on screen (“Show incoming calls”, Uconnect Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- “Show Outgoing calls”, “Show missed Calls”, “Show vehicle communications system.
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Sending a text message via the touch-screen. vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone for private conversation. • Listen to Music on your Bluetooth Device via the touch-screen. WARNING! • Pairing up to 10 phones/audio devices for easy access Any voice commanded system should be used only to connect to them quickly.
Page 125: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Uconnect Phone. The Uconnect Phone allows up to ten button is also used to access the Voice Com- mobile phones or audio devices to be linked to the mands for the Uconnect Voice Command features if system.
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Say the individual commands and allow the system to form voice command “Search for John Smith”, or you guide you to complete the task. can break the compound command form into two voice commands: “Search Contact”...
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Smith”. For multiple inputs in the same phrase or sen- To activate the Uconnect Phone from idle, simply press tence, the system identifies the topic or context and button and say a command or say “help”. All provides the associated follow-up prompt such as “Who Uconnect Phone sessions begin with a press of the...
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your mobile phone Owner’s Manual. The Uconnect website may also provide detailed instruc- tions for pairing. NOTE: • You must have Bluetooth enabled on your phone to complete this procedure.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth 5. When the pairing process has successfully completed, enabled mobile phone. When prompted on the the system will prompt you to choose whether or not phone, enter the name and PIN shown on the this is your favorite phone.
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When the pairing process has successfully completed, NOTE: For phones which are not made a favorite, the the system will prompt you to choose whether or not phone priority is determined by the order in which it was this is your favorite phone.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 NOTE: If there is no device currently connected with the You can also use the following VR command to bring up system, a pop-up will appear. a list of paired audio devices. • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth en- •...
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The options pop-up will be displayed, Disconnecting A Phone or Audio Device • Touch the “Settings” soft-key, • Touch the “Delete Device” soft-key, • Touch the “Phone/Bluetooth ” soft-key, • Touch the X to exit out of the Settings screen. •...
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down- Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone loaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the Uconnect Phone. If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, •...
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Managing Your Favorite Phonebook There are three ways you can add an entry to your Favorite Phonebook. 1. During an active call of a number to make a favorite, touch and hold a favorite button on the top of the phone main screen.
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • Next select Favorites on the left side of the screen and appears, touch “Add from Mobile”. You will then be asked which contact and number to choose from your then touch the + Options soft-key. mobile phonebook.
Page 136: Phone Call Features
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Emergency And Towing Assistance The Emergency and Towing Favorite numbers can only be altered. These cannot be deleted and the names cannot be changed. To change the Emergency or Towing number follow these steps.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 For example, if your mobile service plan provides three- NOTE: All of the above operations except Redial can be way calling, this feature can be accessed through the done with 1 call or less active. Uconnect Phone.
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call Controls Touch-Tone Number Entry • Touch the “Phone” soft-key, The touch-screen allows you to control the following call features: • Touch the “Dial” soft-key, • Answer • The Touch-Tone screen will be displayed, •...
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Recent Calls These can be accessed by touching the “recent calls” soft-key on the Phone main screen. You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the following call types: You can also press the button and say “Show my incoming calls”...
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE touch the “Ignore” soft-key on the touch-screen. You can Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In also touch the “answer” soft-key or touch the caller ID Progress box. To make a second call while you are currently on a call, press the button and say “Dial”...
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Toggling Between Calls Redial • Press the “Redial” soft-key, If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), touch the “Swap” soft-key on the Phone main screen. • or press the and after the “Listening”...
Page 142: Uconnect Phone Features
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect Phone Features NOTE: • The Emergency call may also be initiated by using the Emergency Assistance touch-screen. If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is • The emergency number dialed is based on the country reachable: where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S.
Page 143 3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Uconnect Phone to allow use of this vehicle feature Mexico City in Mexico). Please refer to the Chrysler in emergency situations, when the mobile phone has Group LLC 24-Hour “Roadside Assistance” coverage...
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE or automated customer service line. Some services re- Password”, then if you press the button and say quire immediate response selection. In some instances, “Send Voicemail Password” the Uconnect Phone will that may be too quick for use of the Uconnect Phone. then send the corresponding phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as tones over the phone.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 • Touch the “Display” soft-key, then scroll down to Voice Barge In — Overriding Prompts Response Length, button can be used when you wish to skip part • Select either “Brief” or “Detailed” by touching the box of a prompt and issue your voice command immediately.
Page 146: Advanced Phone Connectivity
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the Uconnect Phone to play it on the vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situa- WARNING! tion, after successfully dialing a number the user may feel Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort...
Page 147: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 • Always wait for the beep before speaking. without terminating the call. To transfer an ongoing call from your paired mobile phone to the Uconnect Phone • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would or vice versa, press the Transfer button on the Phone speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from main screen.
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When navigating through an automated system such Far End Audio Performance as voice mail, or when sending a page, before speaking • Audio quality is maximized under: the digit string, make sure to say “Send”. •...
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Uconnect Phone can read or send new messages on your phone. Your phone must support SMS over Bluetooth in order to use this feature. If the Uconnect Phone determines your phone is not compatible with SMS messaging over Bluetooth the “Messaging”...
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Read Messages: Once a message is received and viewed or listened to, you will have the following options: If you receive a new text message while your phone is • Send a Reply connected to Uconnect Phone, an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Send Messages Using Voice Commands: • Press the button, • After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, say “Send message to John Smith mobile”, • After the system prompts you for what message you want to send, say the message you wish to send or say “List”.
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After the system confirms that you want to send your List of Preset Messages: message to John Smith, your message will be sent. 1. Yes. 2. No. 3. Okay. 4. I can’t talk right now. 5.
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 9. I’ll be late. Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 10. I will be <number> minutes late. Uconnect Phone. When this happens, the connection 11. See you in <number> minutes. can generally be reestablished by switching the phone OFF/ON.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 • Send dial tones for automated systems is available NOTE: while a call is active. This is an example that uses a • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your Phonebook Record named “Voicemail Password.”...
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 • You can replace “Incoming Calls” with “Outgoing NOTE: Calls” or “Missed Calls”. • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your • Messaging commands only work if the Uconnect sys- mobile or favorite phone book.
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 159: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold VOICE COMMAND face and underlined in the gray shaded boxes. Uconnect 8.4/8.4 Nav General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and The Uconnect Voice Command system allows RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If a command is not spoken a second time, the system WARNING! will respond with an error and give some direction as what can be said based on the context you are in. After Any voice commanded system should be used only three consecutive failures of a spoken command the VR in safe driving conditions following all applicable...
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 NOTE: At any time, you can say the words “Cancel” or To hear available commands, press the Uconnect Voice “Help”. Command button and say “Help”. You will hear available commands for the screen displayed. These commands are universal and can be used from any menu.
Page 162: Uconnect Voice Commands
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system handles multiple inputs in the same phrase Uconnect Voice Commands or sentence such as “make a phone call” and “to Kelly The Uconnect Voice Command system understands two Smith”. For multiple inputs in the same phrase or sen- types of commands.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Changing the Volume Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session in Radio/Player Modes 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command In this mode, you can say the following commands: button. NOTE: The commands can be said on any screen when 2.
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 NOTE: 3. You can replace “8” with any other satellite station named received by the radio. 1. You can replace “950 AM” with any other AM or FM frequency, such as “98.7 FM”. 4.
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 NOTE: 3. Playlist, Podcast and audio book commands are only available when the iPod is connected and playing. 1. You can replace the album, artist, song, genre, playlist, podcast and audio book names with any correspond- 4.
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 NOTE: 3. You can also say “Show Current Weather” or “Show extended weather” or “Show five day forecast” or 1. You can replace “NFL” with any league shown on the “Show ski info” to get other forecasts. sports league screen.
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 NOTE: 3. Navigation commands only work if equipped with Navigation. 1. Only available with Navigation equipped vehicles. NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold 2. You can replace “Player” with “Radio”, “Navigation”, face and shaded grey.
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 173: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 NOTE: WARNING! 1. You can also say “Find City”, “Find Favorite”, “Find • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or Play by Category”, “Find Play by Name”, “Find outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in Recently Found”, “Where to?”...
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The passenger’s seat will move up or down, WARNING! forward or rearward. • 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.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Reclining The Seatback CAUTION! The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or Do not place any article under a power seat or rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward, impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 176: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tilting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front shoulder belt is no longer resting against your or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat chest.
Page 177: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 The front driver and passenger heated seats are operated using the Uconnect System. WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Heated Seat Operations — Uconnect Touch™ Press the “Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-key 8.4 and 8.4 Nav: once to select HI-level heating. Press the soft- key a second time to select LO-level heating. Press the “Controls”...
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt Rear Heated Seats within two to five minutes. On vehicles equipped with rear heated seats, the seats closest to the doors are heated. The controls for these When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will seats are located on the rear of the center console.
Page 180: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE one, indicating the change. Operation on the LO-level Front Ventilated Seat Operation — Uconnect setting also turns OFF automatically after approximately Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav: 30 minutes. Press the “Controls” soft-key located on the bottom of the Uconnect Touch™...
Page 181: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Press the “Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-key once to Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start select HI-level ventilation. Press the soft-key a second On models that are equipped with remote start, the time to select LO-level ventilation. Press the soft-key a driver’s ventilated seat can be programmed to come on third time to shut off the seat ventilation.
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The AHRs will automatically return to their normal WARNING! position following a rear impact. If the AHRs do not return to their normal position see your authorized The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- dealer immediately.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 WARNING! Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death.
Page 184: Folding Rear Seat
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head Folding Rear Seat restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push additional storage area.
Page 185: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 After releasing the seatback, it can be folded forward. 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 sta- bility for child seats and/or passengers.
Page 186: Programming The Memory Feature
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE pedals (if equipped), and power tilt and telescopic steer- ing column (if equipped) and a set of desired radio station presets. Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter can also be programmed to recall the same posi- tions when the UNLOCK button is pressed.
Page 187: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 • The Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock feature 2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer- ences (i.e., seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals [if can be enabled through the Uconnect System, refer to equipped], power tilt and telescopic steering column “Uconnect Settings”...
Page 188: Memory Position Recall
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Once the profile has been recalled, press and release To recall the memory settings for driver one, press the SET (S) button on the memory switch, then press MEMORY button number (1) on the driver’s door or the and release button (1) or (2) accordingly.
Page 189: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 • When you remove the Key Fob from the ignition (or Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only) change the ignition to OFF, for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go), the driver seat will move to a This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to position 0.3 in (7.7 mm) forward of the rear stop if the enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the...
Page 190: To Open And Close The Hood
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be enabled or disabled using the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru- ment Panel” for further information. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Two latches must be released to open the hood.
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- mately 6 in (15 cm), and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
Page 192: Lights
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instru- ment panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, inte- rior lights and fog lights.
Page 193: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels.
Page 194: Smartbeam™ - If Equipped
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will NOTE: turn off in the normal manner. • SmartBeam™ can be turned on or off using the NOTE: Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 195: Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 2. Push the multifunction lever away from you (toward NOTE: front of vehicle) to engage the high beam mode. • Each time the Adaptive Headlight System is turned on, NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is the headlights will initialize by performing a brief at or above 20 mph (32 km/h).
Page 196: Lights-On Reminder
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If allowed by law in the country in which the vehicle was purchased the Daytime Running Lights can be turned on and off using the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru- ment Panel”...
Page 197: Multifunction Lever
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Rear Fog Lights — If Equipped Multifunction Lever The rear fog light switch is built into the head- The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn light switch. To activate the rear fog lights, turn signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights.
Page 198: Turn Signals
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals Lane Change Assist Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 199: Front Map/Reading Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Front Map/Reading Lights Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- time visibility.
Page 200: Ambient Light
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy Lights Ambient Light The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, press the lens a feature.
Page 201: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Interior Lights Dimmer Controls The interior lights come on when a door is opened. The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is located on the left side of the instrument panel. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is moved to the LOCK position.
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left Ambient Light Control dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of Rotate the right dimmer control upward or downward to the instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders (if increase or decrease the brightness of the door handle equipped).
Page 203: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Dome Light Position WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior and washer when the ignition is placed in the RUN lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this position.
Page 204: Intermittent Wiper System
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System CAUTION! Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be- through an automatic car wash. Damage to the tween cycles desirable.
Page 205: Automatic Headlights Only)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Mist Feature If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper is turned off, the wipers will operate for three wipe cycles Rotate the end of the lever downward to the Mist position and then turn off.
Page 206: Rain Sensing Wipers
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be automatically change between an intermittent wipe, slow turned on or off using the Uconnect System, refer to wipe and a fast wipe depending on the amount of “Uconnect Settings”...
Page 207: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 The Rain Sensing system has protective features for the TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN wiper blades and arms. It will not operate under the This feature allows you to tilt the steering column following conditions: upward or downward.
Page 208: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN down. To tilt the steering column, move the steering — IF EQUIPPED wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or This feature allows you to tilt the steering column shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel upward or downward.
Page 209: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 To tilt the steering column, move the switch up or down HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps pull the switch toward you or push the switch away from warm your hands in cold weather.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Touch the “Controls” soft-key then touch the “Heated Steering Wheel” soft-key to turn on the heated steering wheel. Press the “Heated Steering Wheel” soft-key a second time to turn the heated steering wheel off. Heated Steering Wheel Soft-Key NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate.
Page 211: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED — If Equipped” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a Vehicle”...
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. The switch is located on the front side of the driver’s seat cushion side shield. • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys- tem is on.
Page 213: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, WARNING! you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. to return the adjustable pedals to pre-programmed posi- You could lose control and have an accident.
Page 214: To Activate
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- right side of the steering wheel. tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time.
Page 215: To Set A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 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 216: To Accelerate For Passing
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 217: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF preset following distance, while matching the speed of EQUIPPED the vehicle ahead. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving WARNING! convenience provided by cruise control while traveling on highways and major roadways.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! – Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming ve- You should switch off the ACC system: hicles, and stationary objects (e.g., a stopped • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
Page 219: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 The Cruise Control system has two control modes: • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between vehicles. • Normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode is for cruis- ing at a constant preset speed. For additional informa- tion, refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode”...
Page 220: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the ve- NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following hicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise conditions: Control. • When you apply the brakes. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) •...
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) OFF To turn the system OFF, push and release the ON/OFF button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the EVIC will display “Adaptive Cruise Control Off.”...
Page 222: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could acciden- tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the system off when you are not using To Set A Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the...
Page 223: To Cancel
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 • The system will not be controlling the distance be- To Cancel tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle The system will disable ACC without erasing the speed will only be determined by the position of the memory if: accelerator pedal.
Page 224: To Turn Off
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If ACC is resumed or set with the ESC/TCS off, To Turn Off ESC will automatically be re-engaged. The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if: • You push and release the ON/OFF button. •...
Page 225: To Vary The Speed Setting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Pressing the RES + button once will result in a 1 mph WARNING! (1.6 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph (1.6 km/h). The Resume function should only be used if traffic and road conditions permit.
Page 226: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The ACC system can only apply a maximum of 25% of the vehicle’s braking capability and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop. • The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill.
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 Distance Set 2 (medium) Distance Set 1 (short) To change the distance setting, press the Distance button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting adjusts between 3 (long), 2 (medium), and 1 (short).
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE same lane, the EVIC displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indi- The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- cator” icon, and the system adjusts vehicle speed auto- ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if matically to maintain the distance setting, regardless of necessary.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Brake Alert 3 Brake Alert 2...
Page 230: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “ACC” or “Cruise” is highlighted in the EVIC. Status of the ACC or Cruise is also displayed in the menu line. Press and release the SELECT (right arrow) button to display the following information: Adaptive Cruise Control Off •...
Page 231: Display Warnings And Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 • The set speed will continue to display in place of the Display Warnings And Maintenance odometer reading when changing the EVIC display “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning while ACC is set. The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”...
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the sensor is damaged due to a collision, see your NOTE: If the ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” warning is active Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise authorized dealer for service. Control is still available.
Page 233: Precautions While Driving With Acc
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 temporary malfunction that limits ACC functionality. Precautions While Driving With ACC Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection conditions, ACC will be temporarily unavailable. If this issues.
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Offset Driving Turns And Bends ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is In turns or bends, ACC may detect a vehicle ahead too offset from your direct line of travel. There will not be late or too early.
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 ACC may occasionally provide braking and/or a driver alert that you consider unnecessary. This may be the system’s response to signs, guardrails, and other station- ary objects in a curve. This may also occur at the base of steep hills.
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE distance to the lane-changing vehicle. Always be atten- tive and ready to apply the brakes if necessary. Stationary Objects And Vehicles ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary Narrow Vehicles vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the vehicle ahead is stopped in your lane.
Page 237: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, a normal (fixed speed) Cruise Control mode is available for cruis- ing at fixed speeds. The normal Cruise Control mode is designed to maintain a set cruising speed without requir- ing the driver to operate the accelerator.
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Vary The Speed Setting WARNING! There are two ways to change the set speed: In the normal Cruise Control mode, the system will • Use the accelerator pedal to adjust the vehicle to the not react to vehicles ahead.
Page 239: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 To Resume Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped Press the RES + button and then remove your foot from The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system provides the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the last set the driver with audible and visual warnings (within the speed.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows WARNING! the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are much closer. This Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to setting provides less reaction time than the “Far”...
Page 241: Parksense Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 of the car, stationary objects that are far away, oncom- ing traffic, or leading vehicles with the same or higher rate of speed. • If the FCW becomes disabled then a warning will display on the EVIC screen.
Page 242: Parksense Sensors
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Refer to ParkSense System Usage Precautions for limi- (200 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal tations of this system and recommendations. direction, depending on the location, type and orienta- tion of the obstacle. ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or The six ParkSense sensors, located in the front fascia/ disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is...
Page 243: Parksense Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 The ParkSense Warning screen is located within the ParkSense Display Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). It provides The warning display will turn ON indicating the system visual warnings to indicate the distance between the rear status when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the fascia/bumper and/or front fascia/bumper and the de- vehicle is in DRIVE and an obstacle has been detected.
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Park Assist System OFF Slow Tone The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
Page 246: Front Park Assist Audible Alerts
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 59-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than 12 in (in/cm) 59 in (150 cm) (150-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) (30 cm) Front Distance Greater than 47-39 in 39-23 in 23-12 in...
Page 247: Service The Parksense Park Assist System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 When the ParkSense soft-key is pressed to disable the ASSIST” message when any of the rear or front sensors system, the EVIC will display the “PARK ASSIST SYS- are damaged and require service. When the shift lever is TEM OFF”...
Page 248: Cleaning The Parksense System
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST or “SERVICE PARK ASSIST turn ParkSense off, it remains off until you turn it on SYSTEM” appears in the EVIC, see an authorized dealer. again, even if you cycle the ignition key. •...
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 so can result in the system misinterpreting a close WARNING! object as a sensor problem, causing the “SERVICE • Drivers must be careful when backing up even PARK ASSIST” message to be displayed in the EVIC. when using the ParkSense Park Assist system.
Page 250: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF WARNING! (Continued) EQUIPPED • Before using the ParkSense Park Assist system, it Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear is strongly recommended that the ball mount and Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve- image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever...
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width vehicle.The following table shows the approximate dis- of the vehicle the static grid lines will show separate tances for each zone: zones that will help indicate the distance to the rear of the Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should only Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always be used as a parking aid. The ParkView camera is check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to unable to view every obstacle or object in your check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, ob-...
Page 253: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Touch Screen Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 Turning ParkView On Or Off — With Touch Screen Radio 1. Turn the Radio on. 2. Press the “More” soft-key. 3. Press the “Settings” soft-key. 4. Press the “Safety & Driving Assistance” soft-key. 5.
Page 254: Courtesy Lights
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Lights To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of pressed.
Page 255: Sunglasses Bin Door
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 Courtesy Lights Sunglasses Bin Door Sunglasses Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED At the front of the console a compartment is provided for HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ment access is a “push/push”...
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The HomeLink buttons, located on either the overhead console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- ent HomeLink channels.The HomeLink indicator is located above the center button. HomeLink Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.
Page 257: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 258: Programming A Rolling Code
256 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 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- away from the HomeLink button you wish to pro- ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices gram while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in there may be a light that blinks when the garage door view.
Page 260: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to pro- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, gram while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in follow these steps: view.
Page 261: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 • To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons, Canadian/Gate Operator Programming repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT For programming transmitters in Canada/United States erase the channels. that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after several seconds of transmission.
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button, If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand-held programming, plug it back in at this time. transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink has Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button successfully accepted the frequency signal.
Page 263: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 Using HomeLink Troubleshooting Tips To operate, press and release the programmed If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the are some of the most common solutions: programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate opera- •...
Page 264: General Information
262 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 265: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in visors on the overhead console. the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the Accessory or Run position, for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™).
Page 266 264 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 and the sunroof will open automatically from any the sunroof.
Page 267: Venting Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result Wind Buffeting in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled. pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Page 268: Ignition Off Operation
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ignition OFF Operation COMMANDVIEW SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch The CommandView sunroof switch is located to the left will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch between the sun visors on the overhead console.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 WARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the Accessory or Run position, for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™). Occupants, particu- larly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 270: Opening Sunroof - Express
268 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 and the sunroof will open automatically from any the sunroof.
Page 271: Pinch Protect Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 and stop automatically. This is called “Express Open”. Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode During Express Open operation, any movement of the To close the shade, press and hold the switch in the shade switch will stop the shade.
Page 272: Wind Buffeting
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of door will cancel this feature. pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Page 273: Electrical Power Outlets
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS CAUTION! There are three 12 Volt (13 Amp) electrical power outlets • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 on this vehicle. The power outlets are protected by a fuse. Amps) at 12 Volts.
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The front 12 Volt power outlet has power available only WARNING! when the ignition is placed in the ACC or RUN position. Do not place ashes inside the cubby bin located on the center console on vehicle’s not equipped with the ash receiver tray.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 Center Console Power Outlet Rear Center Console Power Outlet There is also a 12 volt power outlet located on the back of the center console for rear passengers. This power outlet has power available only when the ignition is placed in the ACC or RUN position.
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • After the use of high power draw accessories or • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw long periods of the vehicle not being started (with power from the vehicle’s battery even when not in accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 278: Cupholders
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the center console. Front Cupholders Heated and Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with heated and cooled cupholders.
Page 279: Rear Seat Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 WARNING! When using the cupholder in the “Hot” position, avoid contact with the heated portion of the cup- holder in order to reduce the possibility of burns. Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injuries, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise par-...
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while passengers. The light ring is controlled by the Dimmer maintaining a resting place for the rear occupant’s el- Control. Refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The Fea- bows.
Page 281: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 STORAGE Glovebox Storage The glovebox storage compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Opened Glovebox Storage Compartment Console Features There is a cubby bin located forward of the shift lever. The cubby bin is covered with a push-push actuated door.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Two separate storage compartments are also located small items like an ipod or phone. Below the upper tray, underneath the center console armrest. the lower storage compartment is made for larger items, like CDs and tissue boxes. In addition, the 12 volt power outlet, USB and Aux jack are located here.
Page 283: Door Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 Door Storage WARNING! The door panels contain storage areas. Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving.
Page 284: Rear Seat Armrest Storage - If Equipped
282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat For rear passengers there is a storage bin located in the armrest. Lift upward on the latch to open the storage The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying compartment.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 WARNING! WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into The weight and position of cargo and passengers can position. If the seatback is not securely locked into change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle position, the seat will not provide the proper sta- handling.
Page 286: Cargo Area Features
284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CARGO AREA FEATURES Trunk Mat — If Equipped A trunk mat covers the bottom of the cargo area. The trunk mat is used to protect the interior of the trunk from mud, snow, and debris. Grocery Bag Hooks The rear cargo area is equipped with grocery bag hooks, located on either side of the rear cargo area.
Page 287: Cargo Net
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 Cargo Net (for versions/markets where provided) REAR WINDOW FEATURES The rear cargo area is equipped with a cargo net. Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on the climate control. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped).
Page 288: Power Sunshade - If Equipped
286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Sunshade — If Equipped CAUTION! Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sunshade Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to that will reduce the amount of sunlight that will shine the heating elements: through the rear windshield.
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 If the sunshade is in the raised position and the vehicle is placed in REVERSE, the sunshade will automatically fully lower. When the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE the sunshade will automatically return to the fully raised position after approximately five seconds.
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Sunshade Soft-Key Power Sunshade Switch The power sunshade can also be operated by passengers in the rears seats. The power sunshade switch is located on the back of the center console between the heated seat switches.
Page 291: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Oil Change Required ....311 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..291 ▫...
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Turn Menu OFF..... . .319 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ..340 ▫...
Page 293: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 8 — Uconnect System Hard Controls 15 — Dimmer Controls 2 — Instrument Cluster 9 — SD Memory Card Slot 16 — Hood Release 3 — Hazard Switch 10 —...
Page 294: Instrument Cluster
292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 295: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. 1. Tachometer 4. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear This indicator will illuminate when the front fog range.
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the EVIC displauy. It displays the gear position of the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your automatic transmission.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those low tire pressure telltale.
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS monitors engine and automatic transmission control sys- to continue to function properly. tems. The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON/RUN position, before engine start. If the bulb does CAUTION! not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON/ RUN, have the condition checked promptly.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 11. Fuel Gauge WARNING! The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal 12.
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SPORT suspension, Track mode also affects transmission Mode Activated (Suspension and Transmission)”. In ad- shifting in either Auto or Manual mode. Refer to dition to SPORT suspension, Track mode also affects “AutoStick” in “Starting And Operating” for further transmission shifting.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake the light inspected by an authorized dealer. fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS tions.
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 19. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds Light”...
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21. Temperature Gauge WARNING! The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that others could be badly burned by steam or boiling the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
Page 305: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful (EVIC) information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- •...
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menu and Vehicle Info and Trip Info sub-menus (Fuel Economy, Ve- hicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages) and sub-menus.
Page 307: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 BACK Button messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn- ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall Press the BACK button to return to the main into several categories: menu from an info screen or sub-menu item. •...
Page 308: Evic White Telltales
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Unstored Messages Until RUN EVIC White Telltales These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition tales. These telltales include: is in the RUN state.
Page 309: Evic Amber Telltales
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Electronic Speed Control SET EVIC Amber Telltales This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- This telltale will illuminate when the electronic tales. These telltales include: speed control is SET. For further information, refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Under- •...
Page 310: Evic Red Telltales
308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator EVIC Red Telltales This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These This telltale will turn on to indicate the wind- telltales include: shield washer fluid is low. • Door Ajar •...
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 • Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Telltale This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. This telltale informs you of a problem with the The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Temperature Warning Telltale • Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale This telltale warns of an overheated engine con- This telltale indicates that the transmission dition. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- fluid temperature is running hot. This may proaches H, or 260°F, this telltale will illuminate and a occur with severe usage, such as trailer towing.
Page 313: Oil Change Required
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change WARNING! interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style. If the Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale is illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle, Unless reset, this message will continue to display each in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to time you cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
Page 314: Fuel Economy
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you which displays 0 immediately after reset. Then, the start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not history information will be erased, and the averaging will reset.
Page 315: Cruise Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 will appear whenever the Multi-Displacement System When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km) (MDS) (if equipped) allows the engine to operate on four estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change cylinders, or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner.
Page 316: Vehicle Speed
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL displayed in the menu line also. Press and release the Press and release the BACK button to return to the main SELECT (right arrow) button to display the following menu. information: Vehicle Speed • If equipped with ACC, one of several messages will be Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Vehicle displayed giving a dynamic update of the status of the Speed is highlighted in the EVIC.
Page 317: Trip Info
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 Trip Info Trip B Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Trip Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last Info is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the reset.
Page 318: Tire Psi
316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tire PSI Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Tire PSI WARNING! is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the SELECT button and one of the following will be displayed: Measurement of vehicle statistics with the perfor- mance pages is intended for off-highway or off-road •...
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 • 1/8 Mile • The feature will “ready” when the vehicle speed is at 0 mph (0 km/h). The word “READY” will appear • 1/4 Mile when conditions are met for the event to begin. •...
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The word “READY” will display when conditions are • The feature will “ready” when the vehicle is at 0 mph met for the event to begin. (0 km/h). The word “READY” will display when conditions are met for the event to begin.
Page 321: Vehicle Info
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 • Pressing and holding the SELECT button for five • Trans Temperature seconds will clear the peak force values. Displays the actual transmission temperature. Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) • Engine Hours Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Vehicle Displays the number of hours of engine operation.
Page 322: Uconnect Settings
320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect SETTINGS Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect System 8.4 Settings The Uconnect system uses a combination of soft and hard keys located on the center of the instrument panel Press the More soft-key, then press the Settings soft-key that allows you to access and change the customer to display the menu setting screen.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 soft-key to close out of the settings screen. Pressing the setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale Up or Down Arrow soft-keys on the right side of the between the + and – soft-keys. Then touch the arrow back screen will allow you to toggle up or down through the soft-key.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Units pressed. Touch the Touchscreen Beep soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that When in this display, you may select to have the EVIC, setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) changed to return to the previous menu.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing hours up or down. Touch the back arrow soft-key to that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow return to the previous menu or touch the X soft-key to soft-key to return to the previous menu.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Show Time In Status Bar driving, select the Near setting. This warns you of a possible collision when you are much closer to the When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the vehicle in front of you.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 soft-key. Refer to “ParkSense Rear Park Assist” in (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for sys- alert in the outside mirrors. When “Lights & Chime” tem function and operating information.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Hill Start Assist — If Equipped image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE. The image will be When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA) displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a system is active.
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 touch the + or - soft-key to select your desired time until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that interval. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key previous menu.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto Unlock On Exit until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when to return to the previous menu. the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the •...
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • Sound Horn With Lock Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is selected, you must press When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the the remote start is activated.
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Passive Entry NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s to ON) when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter door(s) without having to press the Remote Keyless is used to unlock the door.
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat and •...
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Delay status touch the + or - soft-key to select your NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of desired time interval. Touch the back arrow soft-key to the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, return to the previous menu.
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • Perform Compass Calibration • Equalizer Touch the Calibration soft-key to change this setting. This When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and – manually reset the compass.
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Music Info Cleanup • Paired Devices This feature helps organize music files for optimized This feature shows which phones are paired to the music navigation. To make your selection, touch the Phone/Bluetooth system. For further information, refer Music Info Cleanup soft-key, select On or Off followed by to the Uconnect Supplement.
Page 337: Srt Performance Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • Subscription Information SRT Performance Features To access the SRT Performance Features, touch the New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free “More” soft-key then touch the “SRT” soft-key. Press the limited time subscription to SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio UP or DOWN soft-key to cycle through the features.
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Performance Features include the following: The following describes each feature and its operation: • Timers Timers • Engine Values 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h), 1/8 Mile, 1/4 Mile • Digital Gauge Displays When selected, this screen displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h), •...
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 • This feature will only function when applying the Gauges 1 brakes at speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h). When selected, this screen displays the following values: • The distance measurement will be aborted if the brake •...
Page 340: Setting The Analog Clock
338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Temperature Engine When selected, this screen displays miles per hour (mph), Shows the actual oil temperature within the range of the horsepower (hp), torque (ft/lb), oil pressure (psi) and gauge. gear selector values. •...
Page 341: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod and iPhone devices. Some iPod software versions may not fully support the iPod control features. Please visit Apple’s website for software updates. For further information, refer to the Uconnect User’s Manual.
Page 342: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The 12 Channel Class D GreenEdge high efficiency STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS amplifier is governed by a high voltage tracking power The remote sound system controls are located on the supply and drives a 7.5-channel playback architecture. surface of the steering wheel at the three and nine o’clock The Harman Kardon audio system offers the ability to positions.
Page 343: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a The button located in the center of the left-hand control pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- mode of the sound system.
Page 344: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) precautions: oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 345: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 CLIMATE CONTROLS General Overview The air conditioning and heating system is designed to Hard-Keys make you comfortable in all types of weather. This The hard-keys located below the Uconnect screen. system can be operated through either the Automatic Climate Controls on the instrument panel or through the Uconnect system display.
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Soft-Keys Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys And Soft-keys) Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect system screen. 1. MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 4. AUTO Operation Button 6. Rear Defrost Button Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by Press and release this button to turn on the rear window adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). this function will cause the ATC to switch between An indicator will illuminate when the rear window manual mode and automatic modes.
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button CAUTION! (Continued) Provides the passenger with independent temperature • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive control. Push the button for cooler temperature settings. window cleaners on the interior surface of the window.
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The 12. Modes speeds can be selected using either hard-heys or soft-keys The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air as follows: comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the demist outlets and defrost outlets.
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Bi-Level Mode • Defrost Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and Air comes from the windshield and side window floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed demist outlets. Use Defrost mode with maximum through the defrost and side window demister temperature settings for best windshield and side win- outlets.
Page 351: Climate Control Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 15. Driver Temperature Control Up Button NOTE: • If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, Provides the driver with independent temperature con- trol. Push the button for warmer temperature settings. select Defrost mode and increase blower speed. •...
Page 352: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to the prior mode to improve window clearing operation. Recircula- settings and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off. tion will be disabled automatically if this mode is se- lected.
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 14, 15). Once the desired temperature is displayed, the To provide you with maximum comfort in the Automatic system will achieve and automatically maintain that mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will remain comfort level. on low until the engine warms up.
Page 354: Operating Tips
352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Vacation Storage Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air suggested control settings for various weather condi- conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the tions.
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 NOTE: A/C Air Filter • Recirculate without A/C should not be used for long The climate control system filters outside air containing dust, pollen and some odors. Strong odors cannot be periods, as fogging may occur. totally filtered out.
Page 357 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....359 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ... .364 ▫ Automatic Transmission ....359 ▫...
Page 358 356 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ... .387 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES ..377 ▫ Acceleration ......377 ▫...
Page 359 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...401 ▫ Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped ..412 ▫ Tire Spinning ......413 TIRES —...
Page 360 358 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ....426 VEHICLE LOADING ....434 ▫...
Page 361: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children), and do not present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-...
Page 362: Keyless Enter-N-Go
360 STARTING AND OPERATING Keyless Enter-N-Go™ CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- This feature allows the driver to oper- ing precautions are not observed: ate the ignition switch with the push • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL of a button, as long as the Remote into any forward gear when the engine is above Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 363 STARTING AND OPERATING 361 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed once, the the engine starting, press the button again. EVIC (if equipped) will display a “Vehicle Not In Park”...
Page 364: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
362 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position: If Engine Fails To Start 2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to WARNING! change the ignition switch to the ACC position (EVIC displays “ACC”), • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start 3.
Page 365: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 3. Press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button WARNING! (Continued) once. • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster The starter motor will engage automatically, run for 10 cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster seconds, and then disengage.
Page 366: Automatic Transmission
364 STARTING AND OPERATING The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. CAUTION! The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power ing precautions are not observed:...
Page 367 STARTING AND OPERATING 365 WARNING! 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 368: Key Ignition Park Interlock
366 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift • Children should be warned not to touch the park- Interlock system (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK ing brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. Do not unless the brakes are applied.
Page 369: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal Gear Ranges condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or hundred miles (kilometers). NEUTRAL into another gear range. Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the If there is a need to restart the engine, be sure to cycle the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped.
Page 370 368 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a level surface, you may place the shift WARNING! (Continued) lever in PARK first, and then apply the parking brake. • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before if the engine speed is higher than idle speed.
Page 371 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you fob and lock your vehicle. must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi- •...
Page 372 370 STARTING AND OPERATING • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever WARNING! will not move out of PARK Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the REVERSE ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
Page 373 STARTING AND OPERATING 371 DRIVE SPORT - IF EQUIPPED This range should be used for most city and highway This mode alters the transmission’s automatic shift driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- schedule for sportier driving. Upshift speeds are in- shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 374 372 STARTING AND OPERATING may be illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your damaging the transmission.
Page 375: Autostick
STARTING AND OPERATING 373 AUTOSTICK Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature providing manual shift control, giving you more control of the vehicle. AutoStick allows you to maximize engine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance.
Page 376 374 STARTING AND OPERATING • If AutoStick is engaged while in SPORT mode, the position, or tap one of the steering wheel-mounted shift paddles (+/-), if equipped. Tapping (-) to enter transmission will remain in the selected gear even AutoStick mode will downshift the transmission to the when maximum engine speed is reached.
Page 377 STARTING AND OPERATING 375 • The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low any time without taking your foot off the accelerator of a vehicle speed. pedal. • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick WARNING! engaged. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a •...
Page 378: Sport Mode
376 STARTING AND OPERATING • Automatic (Auto) Mode — This is the default position SPORT MODE when vehicle ignition is first turned on. This mode will This vehicle is equipped with an electronic controlled give a sporty, but comfortable ride. Within this mode, damping system.
Page 379: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 • When SPORT mode is enabled, a shock symbol will • When TRACK mode is enabled, a flag symbol will light up in the instrument cluster. Refer to “Instrument light up in the instrument cluster. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Description”...
Page 380: Traction
378 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. WARNING! 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. visible. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear 4.
Page 381: Flowing/Rising Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 Flowing/Rising Water CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water WARNING! before driving through it. Never drive through Do not drive on or across a road or path where water standing water that is deeper than the bottom of is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
Page 382 380 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause damage • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 383: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer- POWER STEERING ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time. The standard power steering system will give you good This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability system.
Page 384: Fuel Saver Technology - If Equipped
382 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — IF EQUIPPED This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions. The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required. NOTE: This system may take some time to return to full functionality after a battery disconnect.
Page 385 STARTING AND OPERATING 383 NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will parking brake. Always apply the parking brake flash.
Page 386: Anti-Lock Brake System
384 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the in a location accessible to children), and do not parking brake released, a brake system malfunction leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N- is indicated.
Page 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some of the stop.
Page 388: Electronic Brake Control System
386 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- brake control system that include Anti-Lock Brake Sys- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase tem (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded System (BAS), and the Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Page 389: Traction Control System (Tcs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! This system complements the ABS by optimizing the The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics vehicle braking capability during emergency brake ma- from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the neuvers.
Page 390: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
388 STARTING AND OPERATING power may also be reduced to assist in counteracting the WARNING! condition of oversteer or understeer and help the vehicle maintain the desired path. The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the The ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the path traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 391 STARTING AND OPERATING 389 ESC Operating Modes WARNING! The ESC system has three available operating modes: The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- ESC On vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by This is the normal operating mode for the ESC.
Page 392 390 STARTING AND OPERATING The “ESC Off” switch is located in the switch bank near WARNING! the bottom center of the instrument panel. To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily press the “ESC Off” When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESC, switch and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator except for the limited wheel slip feature described in Light”...
Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 release the TRIP ODOMETER button located on the NOTE: When the ESC is switched OFF, a feature of the instrument cluster to clear this message. The “ESC OFF” system remains active. This feature controls wheel spin message may appear in the Electronic Vehicle Informa- across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential.
Page 394: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
392 STARTING AND OPERATING system will release brake pressure in proportion to the WARNING! amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in the intended direction of travel. With the ESC switched OFF, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is unavailable. In an emer- HSA Activation Criteria gency evasive maneuver, the ESC system will not The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to...
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 WARNING! WARNING! • HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than 8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, parking brake fully when leaving your vehicle. when the system will not activate and slight rolling Also, be certain to leave the transmission in PARK.
Page 396: Ready Alert Braking
394 STARTING AND OPERATING Ready Alert Braking function in the intermittent mode. When Rain Brake Support is active, there is no notification to the driver and Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to no driver interaction is required. reach full braking during emergency braking situations.
Page 397: Synchronizing Esc
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as that caused the ESC activation. the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 398: Tire Safety Information
396 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded ample: T145/80D18 103M.
Page 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 401: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 399 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 402: Tire Terminology And Definitions
400 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 403: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 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. Tire Placard Location...
Page 404 402 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
Page 405 STARTING AND OPERATING 403 NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to XXX kg”...
Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE: being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities capacity calculated in Step 4.
Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405...
Page 408: Tires - General Information
406 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 409: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the able steering response.
Page 410 408 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 411: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 412: Summer Or Three Season Tires - If Equipped
410 STARTING AND OPERATING the tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four; If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only handling of your vehicle.
Page 413: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And CAUTION! Wheel – If Equipped Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a wheel equivalent in look and function to the original compact, full size or limited-use temporary spare equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle...
Page 414: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
412 STARTING AND OPERATING Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip- Full Size Spare – If Equipped ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. on your vehicle at the first opportunity. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Page 415: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the Tire Spinning original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not first opportunity. spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- WARNING! ping when you are stuck.
Page 416: Tread Wear Indicators
414 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 417: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 Information” placard for the size designation of your tire. WARNING! The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall. See the Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety years, regardless of the remaining tread.
Page 418: Tire Chains
416 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 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pavement. To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the • Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructions following precautions: on the method of installation, operating speed, and •...
Page 420: Tire Rotation Recommendations
418 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tire Rotation Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at The suggested rotation method for vehicles equipped different loads and perform different steering, driving, with all season tires is the “forward-cross” as shown in and braking functions.
Page 421: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pres- The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the sure. driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- mended cold placard pressure.
Page 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph CAUTION! (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this informa- • The TPMS has been optimized for the original tion. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and For example, your vehicle may have a recommended warning have been established for the tire size cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure...
Page 423: Premium System
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care the tire. and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition.
Page 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING • Various TPMS messages, which display in the Elec- Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and and inflate the tires with a low pressure condition (those flashing or in a different color in the EVIC graphic) to the •...
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes (- 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. -) in place of the pressure value to indicate which sensor 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. is not being received.
Page 426 424 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. If you install the full size spare in place of a road tire 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warn- limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, a chime will ing limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the TPM sound and the TPM Telltale Light will turn ON.
Page 427: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will General Information sound, the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the EVIC RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 428: Fuel Requirements
426 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- 6.4L Engine wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, The 6.4L engine is designed to meet all and durability for your vehicle.
Page 429: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol may be used in your vehicle.
Page 430: Mmt In Gasoline
428 STARTING AND OPERATING • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether engine controller memory the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to look for gasoline without MMT in Canada, because MMT More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the exposure to E-85 fuel.
Page 431: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 429 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentrations performance: of methanol.
Page 432: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
430 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings ADDING FUEL WARNING! 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located in the driver’s door map pocket). Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: •...
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refuel- ing. NOTE: Only the correct size nozzle opens the latches allowing the flapper door to open. 5.
Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: A funnel is provided (located in the trunk in the CAUTION! spare tire area) to open the flapper door to allow for emergency refueling with a gas can. To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off”...
Page 435: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release 3. Pull the release cable. If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel filler door emergency release. 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the access cover (located on the left side inner trim panel).
Page 436: Vehicle Loading
434 STARTING AND OPERATING • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear VEHICLE LOADING • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on the “Vehicle Certification Label.” This information • Type of Vehicle should be used for passenger and luggage loading as •...
Page 437: Overloading
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle WARNING! separately. It is important that you distribute the load evenly over the front and rear axles. Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and or rear GAWR.
Page 438: Trailer Towing
436 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) • Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” affixed to the Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, rear of the driver’s door for your vehicle’s GVWR and or using a towing dolly) is NOT ALLOWED. The only GAWRs.
Page 439: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...438 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES... .449 ▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ....450 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 440: Hazard Warning Flashers
438 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery. The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the center of the instrument panel between the center air IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS outlets.
Page 441: Tirefit Kit
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 439 • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum WARNING! heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a You or others can be badly burned by hot engine supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 442: Tirefit Storage
440 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT Storage TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation The TIREFIT kit is located in the trunk. TIREFIT Components TIREFIT Location 1. Sealant Bottle 2. Deflation Button 3. Pressure Gauge...
Page 443 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 441 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 444: Tirefit Usage Precautions
442 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem TIREFIT Usage Precautions on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the • Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant TIREFIT kit. Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the •...
Page 445 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 443 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 446: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit
444 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and WARNING! (Continued) running the air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary • TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex. In case of to place the valve stem in this position before proceed- an allergic reaction or rash, consult a physician ing.
Page 447 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 445 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw NOTE: Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the tire. valve stem.
Page 448 446 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) the pump is operating, air will dispense from the Air pressure within 15 minutes: Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6).
Page 449 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 447 3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the (D) Drive Vehicle: valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, the hose, and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure storage location.
Page 450 448 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (E) After Driving: If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 bar) or higher: Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever You Stop 1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn on TIREFIT and to Use TIREFIT”...
Page 451: Jump-Starting Procedures
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 449 5. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) 5. Position the new Sealant Bottle (1) in the housing so assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as pos- that the Sealant Hose (6) aligns with the hose slot in sible.
Page 452: Preparations For Jump-Start
450 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions. CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur.
Page 453: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 451 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 454 452 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
Page 455: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 453 8. Disconnect the positive (+) jumper cable from the FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE positive (+) post of the booster battery. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the 9.
Page 456: Shift Lever Override
454 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic WARNING! Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- Control”...
Page 457: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 455 3. Remove the rubber liner from the storage tray (located 6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position. next to the shifter on the center console). 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. 4.
Page 458 456 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground ALL MODELS Flat Tow NONE IF Transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL Wheel Lift Front • 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed • 15 mi (24 km) max distance Rear Flatbed BEST METHOD...
Page 459 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 457 • The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h). CAUTION! • The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km). • Do not use sling type equipment when towing. Damage to the fascia will occur. •...
Page 461: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ....468 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L ..461 ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ... . .470 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —...
Page 462 460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Rear Axle ......487 BULB REPLACEMENT ....506 ▫...
Page 463: Engine Compartment - 6.4L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L 1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 4 —...
Page 464: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emissions control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 465 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when 3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part ready for testing.
Page 466: Replacement Parts
464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE you may need to do nothing more than drive your DEALER SERVICE vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- system to update. A recheck with the above test routine nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Page 467: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids services determined by the engineers who designed your that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle.
Page 468 466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in- fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the tervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, engine after it has sat overnight.
Page 469: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 Engine Oil Viscosity the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental addi- SAE 0W-40 Full Synthetic engine oil is preferred for use tives. in all operating temperatures. Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine.
Page 470: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection quality filters should be used to assure most efficient The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters service. MOPAR engine oil filters are a high quality oil varies considerably.
Page 471 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- diately with large amounts of water.
Page 472: Air Conditioner Maintenance
470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • It is essential when replacing the cables on the should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer battery that the positive cable is attached to the at the start of each warm season.
Page 473: A/C Air Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- tioning system.
Page 474 472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Remove the access door in the cowl screen by pressing the retaining clips. Filter Access Cover 3. Remove the used filter. Access Door 4. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the 2. Unsnap both ends and lift the filter access cover. direction of airflow, which is toward the rear of the vehicle (text and arrows on the filter will indicate this).
Page 475: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as MOPAR Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy opera- tion and to protect against rust and wear.
Page 476: Windshield Wiper Blades
474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Blades Adding Washer Fluid Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a front of the engine compartment. Be sure to check the mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 477: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised WARNING! for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. Commercially available windshield washer solvents WARNING! are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around •...
Page 478 476 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 479: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 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 480 478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Checks If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti- freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE months (before the onset of freezing weather, where CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
Page 481 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 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 482 480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE period, it is important that you use the same engine Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of your vehicle. tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where Please review these recommendations for using Organic the vehicle is operated.
Page 483 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
Page 484 482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti- coolant bottle.
Page 485: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter WARNING! operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) possibly a collision.
Page 486 484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may WARNING! cause leaking in the system. • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require- fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine ments described on the brake fluid reservoir.
Page 487: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 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 488 486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE correct level using the recommended fluid. No chemical Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered flushes should be used in any transmission; only the product and its performance may be impaired by supple- approved lubricant should be used. mental additives.
Page 489: Rear Axle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 transmission filler tube is capped and no dipstick is In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transmission provided. Your authorized dealer can check your trans- is disassembled for any reason. mission fluid level using special service dipstick. Rear Axle If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not...
Page 490: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Axle Fluid 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 paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
Page 491 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 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 492 490 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 493 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 • For grease stains, apply MOPAR NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor Multi-Purpose Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use or polishing compounds. They will permanently damage a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
Page 494 492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE and MOPAR Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter- remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- gents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather...
Page 495 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the Seat Belt Maintenance towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical directly on the mirror. solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Page 496: Fuses
494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES CAUTION! Integrated Power Module • When installing the integrated power module The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly compartment. This module contains fuses and relays. positioned and fully latched.
Page 497 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — — Fuse – Spare — All-Wheel Drive Mod- ule – If Equipped 40 Amp — Radiator Fan #1 Yellow Green — Security 50 Amp —...
Page 498 496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — Transmission — — Fuse – Spare — Fuel Pump Natural — — Fuse – Spare Natural 50 Amp — Radiator Fan #2 —...
Page 499 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — Powertrain #1 — Power Steering Module/AC Clutch Natural Relay — Powertrain #2 — AWD Module/Front Axle Disconnect Yellow — Anti-Lock Brake Mod- —...
Page 500: Rear Power Distribution Center
498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Power Distribution Center CAUTION! There is also a power distribution center located in the • When installing the power distribution center trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly contains fuses and relays.
Page 501 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — Front PDC Feed #1 — Exterior Lighting #2 Yellow Green — — Fuse – Spare — Interior Lighting/ Washer Pump — Front PDC Feed #2 Pink Yellow...
Page 502 500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — Cigar Lighters, Instru- — — Fuse — Spare ment Panel & Power — — Fuse — Spare Yel- Outlet Console Rear —...
Page 503 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — Amplifier — Steering Column Module/Clock Natu- — Battery Sensor — Power Seats Natu- — — Fuse — Spare — Radio — HVAC Module/Cluster Blue Blue...
Page 504 502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — — Fuse — Spare — Cluster/Rearview Mirror/Compass — — Fuse — Spare Blue — Rear Defrost — Adaptive Cruise Control Pink —...
Page 505 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare — Front Heated Seats — Airbag Module Yel- — — Fuse — Spare —...
Page 506: Vehicle Storage
504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 Fuse days, you may want to take these steps to protect your battery. — Airbag Module • Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. •...
Page 507 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 Interior Bulbs Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Bulb Number Rear Courtesy/Reading Low Beam/High Beam HIR2LL Lamps (Bi-Halogen Headlamp) Rear Compartment Low Beam/High Beam D3S (Serviced at Autho- (Trunk) Lamp (Bi-Xenon Headlamp) rized Dealer) Overhead Console Read- Front Turn Signal Lamp PSY24WSV ing Lamps Front Park Lamp...
Page 508: Bulb Replacement
506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb Bulb Number yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to Rear Sidemarker Lamp LED (Serviced at Autho- an authorized dealer for service. rized Dealer) Backup Lamp W21W WARNING!
Page 509: Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 Standard Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp CAUTION! 1. Open the hood. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil NOTE: Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the assembly on the driver side of the vehicle.
Page 510 508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull back the trunk liner to gain access to the tail lamp 9. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun- wing nuts. terclockwise to remove it from the tail lamp assembly. 4. Remove the three wing nuts from the back of the tail 10.
Page 511: License Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 License Lamp 1. Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 1 — License Lamp Bulb 2 —...
Page 512: Fluid Capacities
510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 6.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 6.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/ 15.2 Quarts 14.4 Liters 150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
Page 513: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 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). Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, We recommend you use full synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SM or SM/CF.
Page 514: Chassis
512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Page 515 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .514 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ...515...
Page 516 514 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km). The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or mileages specified NOTE: to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best •...
Page 517 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 515 • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in master cylinder, and power steering, and add as “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- needed.
Page 518 516 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 519 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 517 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 520 518 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 521 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 519 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 42 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 522 520 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 523 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 521 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 524 522 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 525 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 523 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 526 524 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 527 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 525 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service 114 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 528 526 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service 126 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 529 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 527 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 138 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 530 528 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or 150 Months Maintenance Ser- vice Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
Page 531 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 529 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 533: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ....533 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ... .537 ▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center..534 ▫ In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C..
Page 534 532 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .539 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..539 ▫...
Page 535: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 533 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 536: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process.
Page 537: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 535 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 538: Warranty Information
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 539: Mopar Parts
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 537 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 540: Publication Order Forms
Chrysler Group LLC vehicles. ing, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group LLC ve- Included are starting, operating, emergency and mainte- hicles.
Page 541: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 539 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 542: Temperature Grades
540 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 543 INDEX...
Page 544 542 INDEX About Your Brakes ......382 Air Pressure, Tires......407 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 545 INDEX 543 Automatic Transmission ....366 Brake Assist System ..... . .387 Adding Fluid .
Page 546 544 INDEX Caps, Filler Cleaning Oil (Engine) ......467 Wheels ......490 Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .
Page 547 INDEX 545 Coolant Level ......478 Defroster, Rear Window.....285 Disposal of Used Coolant .
Page 548 546 INDEX Electronic Brake Control System ....386 Checking Oil Level .....465 Anti-Lock Brake System .
Page 549 INDEX 547 Entry System, Illuminated ....20 Flooded Engine Starting ....362 Ethanol .
Page 550 548 INDEX Ethanol ......427 Gasoline, Reformulated .....426 Filler Door (Gas Cap) .
Page 551 INDEX 549 Headlights ......506 Holder, Coin......279 Automatic .
Page 552 550 INDEX Jump Starting ......449 Leaks, Fluid ......98 Life of Tires .
Page 553 INDEX 551 Headlights On With Wipers ....191 Service ......504 Headlight Switch .
Page 554 552 INDEX Lubrication, Body ......473 Vanity .......110 Mode Maintenance Free Battery.
Page 555 INDEX 553 Change Interval ......311 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ... . .4 Checking .
Page 556 554 INDEX Sunroof ......263 Rear Seat, Folding ......182 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .
Page 557 INDEX 555 Replacement Tires ......415 Seat Belts ....... .43 Reporting Safety Defects .
Page 558 556 INDEX Rear Folding ......182 Side View Mirror Adjustment....107 Seatback Release .
Page 559 INDEX 557 Steering Tachometer......293 Column Lock ......205 Telescoping Steering Column .
Page 560 558 INDEX Life of Tires ......414 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...436 Load Capacity .
Page 561 INDEX 559 UCI Connector ......339 Washer Uniform Tire Quality Grades ....539 Adding Fluid .
Page 562 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully shielded Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed coaxial cable.
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Chrysler 300 SRT8 2013 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

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