Jeep 2014 Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual

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

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

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ....8 ROLLOVER WARNING .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision sion, and transfer case shifting.
  • Page 7: Rollover Warning

    INTRODUCTION 5 This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- ROLLOVER WARNING tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than customer-oriented documents.
  • Page 8: How To Use This Manual

    6 INTRODUCTION two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire.
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  • Page 10: Warnings And Cautions

    8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
  • Page 11: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
  • Page 13: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .14 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED ......20 ▫...
  • Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....25 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . .43 ▫...
  • Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . .60 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....80 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System ▫...
  • Page 16: A Word About Your Keys

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ON/RUN.
  • Page 17: Key Fob

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 The emergency key is also for locking the glove box. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking. To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch on the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
  • Page 18: Ignition Or Accessory On Message

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Or Accessory On Message Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the chime, the ignition or accessory on message will display in the cluster.
  • Page 19: Sentry Key

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave children or animals inside parked • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 20 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The system uses a Key Fob with a factory-mated Remote Key Fob to try to start the engine. Either of these Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, a Keyless Ignition Node conditions will result in the engine being shut off after (KIN) and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle two seconds.
  • Page 21: Replacement Keys

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Replacement Keys procedure consists of programming a blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob is one that has never NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the been programmed.
  • Page 22: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED Rearming The System This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors, If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to liftgate, and ignition for unauthorized operation. When disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the the alarm is activated, the interior switches for door horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals...
  • Page 23: To Disarm The System

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle (refer to 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle: Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information). •...
  • Page 24: Tamper Alert

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the system will give you a false alarm.
  • Page 25: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system from responding to all RKE transmit- • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- ter buttons for all RKE transmitters. tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the “Dome ON”...
  • Page 26: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Flash Lights With Remote Key Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate.
  • Page 27: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 To Lock The Doors And Liftgate second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights will turn on, the park lights will flash, the Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will ter to lock all doors and liftgate.
  • Page 28: Programming Additional Transmitters

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Programming Additional Transmitters 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be of the RKE transmitter apart.
  • Page 29: General Information

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • 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 30: Remote Starting System - If Equipped

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry engine will remote start: (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- •...
  • Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar WARNING! • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or • Remote Start Aborted — System Fault confined area.
  • Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle • If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or will automatically lock the doors. allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
  • Page 33: Door Locks

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 NOTE: The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated and deactivated through the Electronic Vehicle Information • The message “Push Start Button” will display in the Center (EVIC). For more information on Remote Start EVIC until you push the START button.
  • Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. Unsu- pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause se- vere personal injuries or death. •...
  • Page 35: Power Door Locks

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Power Door Locks If you press the door lock switch while the Key Fob is in the vehicle and the driver’s door is open, the doors will The power door lock switch is located on each front door not lock.
  • Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. Child-Protection Door Lock Function Child-Protection Door Lock Location 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 37: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • If a Passive Entry door handle has not been used for NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually 72 hours, the Passive Entry feature for the handle may raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll time out.
  • Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Passenger Side: With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati- cally.
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel NOTE: If the vehicle is unlocked then the liftgate will switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors open with the handle and no RKE Transmitter is re- have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and quired.
  • Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Liftgate To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the passive entry lock button within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door located to the right of electronic liftgate handle.
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Do NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door NOTE: handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). • 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.
  • Page 42: Windows

    40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Windows The power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger door and rear doors which operate the front passenger and rear passenger door windows.
  • Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 To open the window part way, press to the first detent WARNING! 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. Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
  • Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To stop the window from going all the way up during the NOTE: If the window runs into any obstacle during Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly. Auto Up it will reverse direction and then go back down. Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to To close the window part way, lift the window switch to close the window.
  • Page 45: Wind Buffeting

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Resetting The Auto Up Feature Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto Up: 1. Pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed.
  • Page 46: Liftgate

    44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- NOTE: The liftgate passive entry lock button will only rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with lock the liftgate, the liftgate unlock feature is built into the rear windows open, then open the front and rear the electronic liftgate handle.
  • Page 47: Power Liftgate - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Power Liftgate — If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened by pressing the electronic liftgate handle (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go located in Things To Know Before Starting) or by pressing the LIFTGATE button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
  • Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the LIFTGATE button on the RKE transmitter is WARNING! pressed two times, the turn signals will flash twice to signal that the liftgate is opening or closing (if Flash During power operation, personal injury or cargo Lamps with Lock is enabled in the EVIC) and the liftgate damage may occur.
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is • If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgate closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically is opening, the liftgate motor will disengage to allow reverse to the closed or open position, provided it manual operation.
  • Page 50: Occupant Restraints

    48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front WARNING! passenger • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your on top of the front seats (integrated into the head passengers could be injured by these fumes.
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s and second NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage row center) include Automatic Locking Retractors inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different (ALRs), which lock the seat belt webbing into position rates of inflation based on several factors, including the by extending the belt all the way out and then adjust-...
  • Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be belt properly (see section on Child Restraints) should be moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- Front Air Bags room to inflate.
  • Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more (SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work also need room to inflate.
  • Page 54: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING! on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen •...
  • Page 55: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. WARNING! (Continued) Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make outside of a vehicle.
  • Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
  • Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. a bit on the shoulder belt.
  • Page 58: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

    56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retrac- The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- tor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
  • Page 59: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
  • Page 60: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions

    58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is Driver Center Passenger equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows First Row the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward Second Row position without pushing the release button.
  • Page 61: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will Equipped hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode. In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked.
  • Page 62: Energy Management Feature

    60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Energy Management Feature NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy worn snugly and positioned properly.
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.
  • Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half.
  • Page 66: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)

    64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®) BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger BeltAlert®) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active whenever the ignition is on.
  • Page 67: Seat Belt Lock Out

    BeltAlert® can be enabled or disabled by your autho- Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the rized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take deactivating BeltAlert®.
  • Page 68: Seat Belt Extender

    66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Extender Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized...
  • Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags. The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision.
  • Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC Air Bag System Components air bags, are located above the side windows and their Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag covers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG.
  • Page 71: Advanced Front Air Bag Features

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Front and Side Impact Sensors WARNING! • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, • No objects should be placed over or near the air and Seat Track Position Sensors bag on the instrument panel, because any such Advanced Front Air Bag Features objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a...
  • Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may deploys independently;...
  • Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 NOTE: • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air bag deployment. • Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
  • Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Always sit upright as possible with your back against the WARNING! seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right appropriate sized child restraint, infant restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the SABIC, do not stack luggage or other cargo up high child.
  • Page 75: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required. proved protection for the driver and front passenger.
  • Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE and angle offset collisions. On the other hand, depending position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Air air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate. Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end The ORC contains a backup power supply system that damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration.
  • Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 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 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be (SABIC) Inflator Units triggered, releasing a quantity of non-toxic gas. The During collisions where the impact is confined to a inflating SAB exits through the seat seam into the space particular area of the side of the vehicle, the ORC may...
  • Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 • Cut off fuel to the engine. Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
  • Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation or all of the following may occur: continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- •...
  • Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
  • Page 82: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint You will want to have the air bags ready to Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may inflate for your protection in a collision.
  • Page 83: Child Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investi- gation. is designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed.
  • Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE There are different sizes and types of restraints for WARNING! children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a seat Owner’s Manual to make sure you have the correct projectile inside the vehicle.
  • Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convert- younger and who have not reached the ible Child Restraint, facing rearward in height or weight limits of their child re-...
  • Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they air bag.
  • Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height • Improper installation can lead to failure of an allowed by the child seat. infant or child restraint.
  • Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats 3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s shoulder between their neck and arm? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend 4.
  • Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – LATCH – Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only Restraint...
  • Page 90 88 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 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchor / Top Tether Locations Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
  • Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Restraint LATCH Positions What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system weight + weight of the child re- until the combined weight of the straint) for using the LATCH an- child and the child restraint is chorage system to attach the child...
  • Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Can two child restraints be at- Never “share” a LATCH anchorage tached using a common lower with two or more child restraints. LATCH anchorage? If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchor- ages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the...
  • Page 94 92 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. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
  • Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 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 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage.
  • Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Vehicles With A Center Arm Rest Tether For rearward facing infant seats secured in the center seat position with the vehicle seat belts, the rear center seat position has an armrest tether that secures the arm rest in the upward position.
  • Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Raise the armrest and attach the tether hook to the To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint strap located on the front of the arm rest. 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat belt, following the instructions below.
  • Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- When using the LATCH attaching system to install a ing position.
  • Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is WARNING! not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can be “switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the Improper installation of a child restraint to the webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re-...
  • Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle ALR / Anchor Locations...
  • Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 with the seat belt to attach a forward...
  • Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
  • Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 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 1.
  • Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchor- ages. Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback) Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top Tether Strap...
  • Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts.
  • Page 108: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses WARNING! or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. The top tether anchorages are not visible until the ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS gap panel is folded down.
  • Page 109: Safety Tips

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 The engine oil is a high performance synthetic lubricant, SAFETY TIPS the transmission fluid and axle lubricant installed at the Transporting Passengers factory is high-quality and energy-conserving. Oil, fluid, NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO and lubricant changes should be consistent with antici- AREA.
  • Page 110: Exhaust Gas

    108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust WARNING! system. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
  • Page 111: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while Vehicle driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Seat Belts Defroster Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts.
  • Page 112 110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- been removed for cleaning.
  • Page 113: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
  • Page 115: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...125 MIRRORS ......121 ▫...
  • Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ 60/40 Split Rear Seat ....152 SEATS ......136 ▫...
  • Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 ▫ Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ..164 ▫ Multifunction Lever ....171 ▫...
  • Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED ....178 EQUIPPED ......185 ▫...
  • Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 ▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ..199 ▫ Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System ......220 ▫...
  • Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ..243 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED ......233 ▫...
  • Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . .249 ▫ Pinch Protect Feature ....253 ▫...
  • Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CARGO AREA FEATURES ....265 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ....271 ▫...
  • Page 123: Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
  • Page 124: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped

    122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
  • Page 125: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped WARNING! If equipped with power folding mirrors, they can be Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side electrically folded rearward and unfolded into the drive convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than position.
  • Page 126: Power Mirrors

    124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE you want to adjust. Using the mirror control switch, press on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move. Power Folding Mirror Switch Power Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s side Power Mirror Switch door trim panel.
  • Page 127: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors - If

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by not be equipped with rear window defroster, in this case the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver the heated mirrors will still function as intended. Refer to Memory Seat”...
  • Page 128: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors

    126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not enabled when delivered from the factory. The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature can be enabled or disabled in the Uconnect® system screen. Refer to “Customer- Program- mable Features —...
  • Page 129: Sun Visor "Slide-On-Rod" Feature - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi- tional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to block out the sun. 1. Fold down the sun visor. 2.
  • Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • 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 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Sensor Location (Driver Side Shown) Warning Light Location The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an see if an alert is necessary.
  • Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
  • Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.
  • Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in berms, etc.
  • Page 135: Rear Cross Path

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 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 vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
  • Page 136: Modes Of Operation

    134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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®...
  • Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime NOTE: • Whenever an audible alert is requested by the BSM When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode, system, the radio is also muted. the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appro- priate side view mirror based on a detected object.
  • Page 138: Seats

    136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Blind Spot Alert Off SEATS When the BSM system is turned off there will be no Seats are part of the Occupant Restraint System of the visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP vehicle.
  • Page 139: Power Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Power Seats — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with eight-way power driver and front passenger seats. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. There are two switches that control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
  • Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Reclining The Seatback The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will rearward.
  • Page 141: Passenger's Power Seat

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Passenger’s Power Seat WARNING! (Continued) Some models are equipped with a six-way power pas- • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the senger seat. The power seat switch is located on the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
  • Page 142: Power Lumbar - If Equipped

    140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tilting The Seat Up Or Down The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the front of the seat switch, the front of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch.
  • Page 143: Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Adjustment the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have reached the desired Some models may be equipped with manual front driver position.
  • Page 144: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline

    142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — WARNING! Recline Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
  • Page 145: Heated Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 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 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vehicles Equipped with Remote Start Press the “Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-key once to select HI-level heating. Press the soft-key a second time On models that are equipped with remote start, the driv- to select LO-level heating.
  • Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Front Heated Seats With Uconnect® 8.4/8.4A — If When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will Equipped provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the There are two heated seat soft-keys that allow the driver normal HI-level.
  • Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Heated Seats You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for with heated seats.
  • Page 149: Front Ventilated Seats With Uconnect® 8.4/8.4A - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Front Ventilated Seats With Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start Uconnect® 8.4/8.4A — If Equipped On models that are equipped with remote start, the On some models, both the driver and passenger seats are driver’s ventilated seat can be programmed to come on ventilated.
  • Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half WARNING! of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in...
  • Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the downward on the head restraint.
  • Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players.
  • Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! (Continued) upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are ward on the head restraint to lower it. struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo.
  • Page 154: 60/40 Split Rear Seat

    152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and WARNING! positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily. Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a 1.
  • Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 NOTE: To Raise Rear Seat • Do not fold the 60% rear seat down with the left Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer- outboard or rear center seat belt buckled. ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully •...
  • Page 156: Reclining Rear Seat

    154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reclining Rear Seat WARNING! To recline the seatback, lift the lever located on the Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release the lever shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
  • Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with two RKE trans- mitters. One RKE transmitter can be linked to memory position 1 and the other transmitter can be linked to memory position 2. The memory seat switch is located on the driver’s door trim panel.
  • Page 158: Programming The Memory Feature

    156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming The Memory Feature Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go NOTE: To create a new memory profile, perform the 1. Insert the ignition key fob, and turn the ignition switch following: to the ON/RUN position. Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go 2.
  • Page 159: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 NOTE: NOTE: Before programming your RKE transmitters you must select the “Memory To FOB” feature through the • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in Uconnect® system screen. Refer to “Customer- Program- PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a mable Features —...
  • Page 160: Memory Position Recall

    158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Once the profile has been recalled, press and release Driver One Memory Position Recall the SET (S) button on the memory switch, then press • To recall the memory settings for driver one using the and release button (1) or (2) accordingly.
  • Page 161: Easy Entry/Exit Seat

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 • When you remove the Key Fob from the ignition (or A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the MEMORY buttons during a recall (S, 1, or 2). When a change the ignition to OFF, for vehicles equipped with recall is cancelled, the driver’s seat, driver’s mirror and Keyless Enter-N-Go), the driver seat will move about the steering column stop moving.
  • Page 162: To Open And Close The Hood

    160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD driver seat position is less than 0.9 in (22.7 mm) To open the hood, two latches must be released. forward of the rear stop.
  • Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left CAUTION! and lift the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
  • Page 164: Lights

    162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The head- light switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, cargo lights and fog lights (if equipped).
  • Page 165: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 NOTE: Automatic Headlights — If Equipped • Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less rotate the headlight switch to the A (AUTO) position.
  • Page 166: Automatic High Beam - If Equipped

    164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE available in the in the Uconnect® system screen. Refer to control through the use of a digital camera mounted on “Customer- Programmable Features — Uconnect® Ac- the inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle cess 8.4 Settings ”...
  • Page 167: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 To Activate To Deactivate 1. Enable the Automatic High Beams through the 1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you (or rearward Uconnect® system screen. Refer to “Customer- Pro- in car) to manually deactivate the system (normal grammable Features —...
  • Page 168: Automatic Headlight Leveling - Hid Headlights Only

    166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights The headlight delay time is programmable in the Only Uconnect® system screen. Refer to “Customer- Program- mable Features — Uconnect® Access 8.4 Settings ” in This feature prevents the headlights from interfering “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
  • Page 169: Interior Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating wheel on the right side of the headlight switch) is rotated to the its farthest upward position, or if equipped, when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
  • Page 170: Lights-On Reminder

    168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom- Lights-On Reminder eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on to its farthest position up until you hear a click. This after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when feature is termed the “Parade”...
  • Page 171: Front Map/Reading Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night time visibility. To turn the lights off, press the switch a Front Map/Reading Lights second time.
  • Page 172: Ambient Light

    170 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 173: Multifunction Lever

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows steering column. on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
  • Page 174: Lane Change Assist

    172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Change Assist WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash multifunction lever on the left side of the steering col- three times then automatically turn off.
  • Page 175: Windshield Wiper Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low the windshield wiper blades from returning to the wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper “park”...
  • Page 176: Windshield Washer Operation

    174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. Intermittent Wiper Operation NOTE: If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled.
  • Page 177: Mist

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the cycles, then turn off.
  • Page 178: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped

    176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped when ice, or dried salt water is present on the This feature senses moisture on the windshield and windshield.
  • Page 179: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 • Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the NEU- This feature allows you to tilt the steering column TRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will not upward or downward.
  • Page 180: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped

    178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To This feature allows you to tilt the steering column lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering upward or downward.
  • Page 181: Heated Steering Wheel With Uconnect® 5.0 If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 To tilt the steering column, move the lever up or down as Heated Steering Wheel With Uconnect® 5.0 If desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull Equipped the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps desired.
  • Page 182: Heated Steering Wheel With Uconnect® 8.4/8.4A

    180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the switch to turn on the heated WARNING! steering wheel. The light on the switch • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin will illuminate to indicate the steering wheel heater is on.
  • Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 approximately 30 to 95 minutes before automatically shut- — If Equipped” in “Things to Know Before Starting Your ting off. The heated steering wheel can shut off early or Vehicle” for further information. may not turn on when the steering wheel is already warm.
  • Page 184: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 20 mph (32 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel.
  • Page 185: To Activate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on the same time.
  • Page 186: To Deactivate

    184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate Pressing the SET (+) button once will result in a 1 mph (1 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL the button results in an increase of 1 mph (1 km/h).
  • Page 187: To Accelerate For Passing

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 While the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control is set, the On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so set speed can be decreased by pressing and holding the it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed SET - button.
  • Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in WARNING! light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes a radar sensor and a forward facing camera designed to detect a system.
  • Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • Cannot take street, traffic, and weather condi- You should switch off the ACC system: tions into account, and may be limited upon • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, adverse sight distance conditions.
  • Page 190: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation

    188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 for cruising at a constant preset speed. For additional information, refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode”...
  • Page 191: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 NOTE: Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifica- NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following tions to the vehicle will effect the performance of the conditions: Adaptive Cruise Control. • When in Four-Wheel Drive Low. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) •...
  • Page 192: To Activate

    190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate To turn the system OFF, push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ON/OFF button again. At this Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) time, the system will turn off and the EVIC will display ON/OFF button.
  • Page 193: To Set A Desired Acc Speed

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 • The system will not be controlling the distance be- WARNING! tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle speed will only be determined by the position of the Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on accelerator pedal.
  • Page 194: To Turn Off

    192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys- To Resume tem (ESC/TCS) activates. If there is a set speed in memory press the RES (resume) • The vehicle parking brake is applied. button and then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 195: To Vary The Speed Setting

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 To Vary The Speed Setting If the SET - button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to decrease in 5 mph (10 km/h) increments While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by until the button is released.
  • Page 196: Setting The Following Distance In Acc

    194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill. However, a slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. In addition, downshifting may occur while climbing uphill or descending down- hill.
  • Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Distance Setting 3 Bars (Long) Distance Setting 2 Bars (Medium)
  • Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To decrease the distance setting, press the Distance Setting —Decrease button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting decreases by one bar (shorter). If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set speed.
  • Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 • The vehicle ahead slows to a speed below 15 mph (24 km/h) and the system automatically disengages itself. • The distance setting is changed. • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on ACC Activation).
  • Page 200: Overtake Aid

    198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtake Aid Adaptive Cruise Control Ready The ACC Systems provides Overtake Aid to assist in When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has passing on the left hand side only. When driving with not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise ACC engaged and following a Target vehicle, the system Control Ready.”...
  • Page 201: Display Warnings And Maintenance

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 • System Off dirt or ice. In these cases, the EVIC will display “ACC / FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” and the • ACC Proximity Warning system will deactivate. • ACC Unavailable Warning The “ACC / FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor”...
  • Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor, If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of including transparent material or aftermarket grilles. an obstruction.
  • Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 “Clean Front Windshield” Warning conditions, when the camera is not tracking any vehicles or objects in its path this warning may temporarily occur. The “ACC / FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front Windshield” warning will display and also a chime will If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should indicate when conditions temporarily limit system per- examine the windshield and the camera located on the...
  • Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Removing ACC Sensor For Off-Roading NOTE: Do not change the adjustment fasteners or pull the sensor off of the bracket. Doing so may misalign the NOTE: When off-roading, it may be advisable to remove sensor.
  • Page 205: Precautions While Driving With Acc

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Service ACC/FCW Warning Offset Driving If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is FCW Unavailable Service Required”or “Cruise/FCW offset from your direct line of travel, or a vehicle merging Unavailable Service Required”, there may be an internal in from a side lane.
  • Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turns And Bends When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the system may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for stability reasons, with no target vehicle detected. Once the vehicle is out of the curve the system will resume your original Set Speed.
  • Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 it may not detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the ACC system to take action. ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane. There may not be sufficient distance to the lane-changing vehicle.
  • Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Narrow Vehicles Stationary Objects And Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they vehicles.
  • Page 209: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 General Information (Fixed Speed) CONTROL OFF. Pressing of the NORMAL (Fixed Speed) CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF button will FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems result in turning ON (changing to) the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control mode. Classification Specifications: 47 C.F.R.
  • Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE speed. Once a speed has been set a message CRUISE set speed will continue to increase in 5 mph (10 km/h) CONTROL SET TO MPH/KM will appear indicating increments until the button is released. The increase in set what speed was set.
  • Page 211: Forward Collision Warning (Fcw) With Mitigation - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 To Cancel To Turn Off The following conditions will cancel the Normal (Fixed The system will turn off and erase the set speed in Speed) Cruise Control without clearing the memory: memory if: •...
  • Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE frontal collision. The warnings and limited braking are intended to provide the driver with enough time to react, avoid or mitigate the potential collision. NOTE: FCW monitors the information from the forward looking sensor as well as the Electronic Brake Controller (EBC), to calculate a probable forward collision.
  • Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 NOTE: Turning FCW ON Or OFF • The minimum speed for FCW activation is 5 mph NOTE: The default status of FCW is “On”, this allows (8 km/h). the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away and it •...
  • Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Changing FCW And Active Braking Status To change the FCW and Active Braking settings with Uconnect® 5.0 System Screen — if equipped. To change the FCW and Active Braking settings with Uconnect® 8.4/8.4A System Screen — if equipped. NOTE: The settings can only be changed when the vehicle is in PARK.
  • Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting and the NOTE: Active Braking is the “On” setting, this allows the system • The system will retain the last setting selected by the to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in driver after ignition shut down.
  • Page 216: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped

    214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE FCW Limited Warning Service FCW Warning If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays: FCW Limited Functionality” or “ACC/FCW Limited • ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Required Functionality Clean Front Windshield”...
  • Page 217: Parksense® Sensors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 ParkSense® will retain the last system state (enabled or ParkSense® Warning Display disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be displayed if changed to the ON/RUN position. Sound and Display is selected from the Customer - Pro- grammable Features section of the Electronic Vehicle Infor- ParkSense®...
  • Page 218: Parksense® Display

    216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® Display The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in the left and/or right rear regions based on When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the EVIC will display the object’s distance and location relative to the vehicle.
  • Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 Single 1/2 Second Tone Slow Tone...
  • Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone...
  • Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than...
  • Page 222: Service The Parksense® Rear Park Assist

    220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled with the ParkSense® switch. When the ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System is mal- functioning, the instrument cluster will actuate a single When the ParkSense®...
  • Page 223: Parksense® System Usage Precautions

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 If “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” appears in the ParkSense® System Usage Precautions Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) make sure NOTE: the outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia/ • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then cycle the ignition.
  • Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ParkSense®, when on, will reduce the volume of the • On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense® radio when it is sounding a tone. should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered or open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE.
  • Page 225: Parksense® Park Assist - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) sounds the continuous tone. Also, the sensors • Drivers must be careful when backing up even could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem- when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
  • Page 226: Parksense® Sensors

    224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® can be active only when the shift lever is in The six ParkSense® sensors, located in the front fascia/ REVERSE or DRIVE. If ParkSense® is enabled at one of bumper, monitor the area in front of the vehicle that is these shift lever positions, the system will remain active within the sensors’...
  • Page 227: Parksense® Display

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 The ParkSense® Warning screen is located within the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). It provides visual warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia/bumper and/or front fascia/bumper and the de- tected obstacle. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Settings”...
  • Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If an object is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single arc in the left and/or right rear region and the system will produce a tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from a single 1/2 second tone to slow, to fast, to continuous.
  • Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Fast Tone Continuous Tone...
  • Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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: WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than...
  • Page 231: Enabling And Disabling Parksense

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Front Park Assist Audible Alerts The ParkSense® switch LED will be ON when ParkSense® is disabled or requires service. The ParkSense® switch LED ParkSense® will turn off the Front Park Assist audible will be OFF when the system is enabled. If the ParkSense® alert (chime) after approximately 3 seconds when an switch is pressed, and the system requires service, the obstacle has been detected, the vehicle is stationary, and...
  • Page 232: Cleaning The Parksense® System

    230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE that location of the car graphics. The system will continue If the PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE- to provide arcs alerts for the opposite location. When the QUIRED message appears in the EVIC, see an autho- shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system has rized dealer.
  • Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 • When you turn ParkSense® off, the instrument cluster • Use the ParkSense® switch to turn the ParkSense® will display “PARKSENSE OFF.” Furthermore, once system off if objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer you turn ParkSense®...
  • Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is unable to • Drivers must be careful when backing up even recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure detected at all.
  • Page 235: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 the top of the screen. After five seconds this note will WARNING! (Continued) disappear. The ParkView® camera is located on the rear of could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem- the vehicle above the rear License plate. bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
  • Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When displayed, dynamic grid lines will illustrate the zones that will help indicate the distance to the rear of the width of the vehicle while a dashed center-line will vehicle. The following table shows the approximate indicate the center of the vehicle to assist with aligning to distances for each zone: a hitch/receiver.
  • Page 237: Turning Parkview® On Or Off - With Uconnect® 5.0

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 4. Press the check box soft key next to “Parkview® CAUTION! (Continued) Backup Camera” to enable/disable. • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be NOTE: A check mark will appear in the selection box to driven slowly when using ParkView®...
  • Page 238: Overhead Console

    236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE Front Map/Reading Lights The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of Opener (HomeLink®), power liftgate and power sunroof the console.
  • Page 239: Courtesy Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The Sunglasses Bin Door lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will also At the front of the console a compartment is provided for turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is pressed.
  • Page 240: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped

    238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
  • Page 241: Before You Begin Programming Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink® system.
  • Page 242: Programming A Rolling Code

    240 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 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) 5. At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- locate the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. This can gram while keeping the HomeLink®...
  • Page 244: Programming A Non-Rolling Code

    242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) erase the channels.
  • Page 245: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ming is complete and the garage door/device should For programming transmitters in Canada/United States activate when the HomeLink® button is pressed. that require the transmitter signals to “time-out”...
  • Page 246 244 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®...
  • Page 247: Using Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 Using HomeLink® Troubleshooting Tips To operate, press and release the programmed If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, HomeLink® button. Activation will now occur for the here are some of the most common solutions: programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate opera- •...
  • Page 248: General Information

    246 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 249: Power Sunroof - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and visors on the overhead console. do not leave the key in the ignition switch (or leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
  • Page 250: Opening Sunroof - Express

    248 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 251: Venting Sunroof - Express

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 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 252: Ignition Off Operation

    250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ignition OFF Operation The power sunroof switches remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. Refer to “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Set- tings (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
  • Page 253: Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automati- do not leave the key in the ignition switch (or leave cally from any position.
  • Page 254: Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode

    252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing Sunroof — Express from any position. The shade will open and stop auto- matically at the half-open position. Press the shade Press the switch forward and release it within one-half switch rearward again and release it within one-half second and the sunroof will close automatically from any second and the shade will open automatically to the position.
  • Page 255: Pinch Protect Feature

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 Closing Power Shade — Express Pinch Protect Feature Press the switch forward and release it within one-half This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of second and the shade will close automatically from any the sunroof during Express Close operation.
  • Page 256: Sunroof Maintenance

    254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs Sunroof Fully Closed with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the minimize the buffeting or open any window. sunroof is fully closed.
  • Page 257 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 NOTE: The front power outlet is located inside the storage area on the center stack of the instrument panel. Push inward • All accessories connected to the “battery” powered on the storage lid to open the compartment and gain outlets should be removed or turned off when the access to this power outlet.
  • Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo outlet located in the storage area of the center console. area.
  • Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 NOTE: The rear power outlet can be switched to “bat- tery” powered all the time by switching the power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse in the fuse panel. Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 —...
  • Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
  • Page 261: Power Inverter - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron- ics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
  • Page 262: Cupholders

    260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The power inverter is designed with built-in overload CUPHOLDERS protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once located in the center console.
  • Page 263: Storage

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers STORAGE located in the fold-down center armrest. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Rear Cupholders Glove Compartment...
  • Page 264: Door Storage

    262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the Door Storage latch and lower the glove box door. Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy access. Opened Glove Compartment Door Panel Storage...
  • Page 265: Console Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 Console Features To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on the small latch located on the lid. The center console contains both an upper and a lower storage area. Storage Compartment Latches Storage Compartment...
  • Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the Your vehicle may have an optional CD or DVD player lower storage compartment. located in the center console. Lower Storage Compartment Lower Storage Compartment CD/DVD Player-If Equipped...
  • Page 267: Cargo Area Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Press in on the flashlight to release it. WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving.
  • Page 268: Cargo Storage Bins

    266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a rear sub- twice for low, and a third time to return to off. woofer, the passenger side cargo area will not be avail- able.
  • Page 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 Two additional storage bins are located under the load floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor and attach the tether hook (attached to the bottom of the load floor) to the liftgate opening. Lower Storage Bins Tether Strap...
  • Page 270: Retractable Cargo Area Cover - If Equipped

    268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area: 1.
  • Page 271: Rear Cargo Tie-Downs

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 WARNING! In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment.
  • Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats heavier objects as low and as far forward as pos- and use seat belts.
  • Page 273: Rear Window Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to Rear Window Wiper/Washer the second detent for continuous rear wiper operation. The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the mul- Rotating the center portion upward once more tifunction lever on the left side of the steering column.
  • Page 274: Rear Window Defroster

    272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned CAUTION! OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” position. Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: Rear Window Defroster •...
  • Page 275: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED desired position, keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame. Once the crossbar is in the desired position, The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the retighten the with the wrench to lock the crossbar into weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack.
  • Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof not carry any loads on the roof rack without the rack.
  • Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..277 EVIC Red Telltales ..... .298 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER —...
  • Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Screen Setup ......307 ▫ CD Player ......326 Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items .
  • Page 279: Instrument Panel Features

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Lower Switch Bank 11 — Hood Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch 12 — Fuel Door Release 3 — Radio 8 — Storage Bin (SD Card, AUX, USB Media Hub) 13 —...
  • Page 280: Instrument Cluster - Premium

    278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
  • Page 281: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light 1. Tachometer This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and (RPM x 1000).
  • Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. High Beam Indicator NOTE: If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. Indicates that headlights are on high beam. 8. Speedometer 5. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped Indicates vehicle speed.
  • Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 Certain conditions, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate WARNING! the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced driving cycles.
  • Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Engine Temperature Indicator CAUTION! This light warns of an overheated engine condi- Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H” pull proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single over and stop the vehicle.
  • Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 13. Brake Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic This light monitors various brake functions, system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is including brake fluid level and parking brake indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on application.
  • Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is WARNING! detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous.
  • Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 15. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper should be checked monthly when cold and tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to inflated to the inflation pressure recommended...
  • Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the 16. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the Display/Odometer Display TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more The odometer display shows the total distance the ve- tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the hicle has been driven.
  • Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 When the appropriate conditions exist, this display 19. Vehicle Security Light shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) This light will flash rapidly for approximately messages. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information 15 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is Center”.
  • Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ NOTE: Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/ The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Malfunction Indicator Light” come on momentarily each Light” in the instrument cluster will come on time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN.
  • Page 291: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful (EVIC) information by pressing the buttons mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- •...
  • Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • UP Arrow Button The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP arrow button to scroll wheel: upward through the main menu and sub- menus (Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Audio, Stored Messages, Screen Set Up).
  • Page 293: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 • BACK Arrow Button 1. Main Screen — The inner ring of the display will illuminate in grey under normal conditions, yellow for Press the LEFT arrow button to return to the non critical warnings, red for critical warnings and main menu from an info screen or sub-menu white for on demand information.
  • Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Unstored Messages The main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the menu. The main display area also displays “pop up” condition that activated the message is cleared.
  • Page 295: Engine Oil Change Indicator System

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 Engine Oil Change Indicator System Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Oil Change Required 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change ON/ RUN position (Do not start the engine.) indicator system.
  • Page 296: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Messages

    294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Service Antilock Brake System NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not • Service Electronic Throttle Control reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. • Service Power Steering Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) •...
  • Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 • Battery Voltage Low • Remote Start Aborted Door Open • Service Electronic Throttle Control • Remote Start Aborted Hood Open • Lights On • Remote Start Aborted Tailgate Open • Right Turn Signal Light Out •...
  • Page 298: Evic Amber Telltales

    296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Gear Not Available The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the • Shift Not Allowed middle, and red telltales on the left. • Shift to Neutral then Drive or Reverse EVIC Amber Telltales •...
  • Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 • Low Coolant Level Indicator CAUTION! This telltale will turn on to indicate the vehicle Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- coolant level is low. ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure. •...
  • Page 300: Evic Red Telltales

    298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EVIC Red Telltales Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. telltales include: •...
  • Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting required. You may experience reduced performance, an Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing. • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light •...
  • Page 302: Evic Green Telltales

    300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Liftgate Ajar Digital Speedometer Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow This light will turn on to indicate that liftgate button until the Digital display icon is high- may be ajar. lighted in the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to scroll through the EVIC Green Telltales sub-menus and press the OK button to change the...
  • Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 • If one or more tires have low pressure, “Inflate Tire To button to select or reset the following resettable sub- menus: XX” is displayed with the vehicle ICON and the tire pressure values in each corner of the ICON with the Transmission Temperature –...
  • Page 304: Trip A

    302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip A Trip B Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow Press and release the Left or Right arrow but- button until the Trip A icon is highlighted in ton until the Trip B icon is highlighted in the the EVIC (Toggle left or right to select Trip A or EVIC (Toggle left or right to select Trip A or Trip B).
  • Page 305: Fuel Economy

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 Fuel Economy Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow WARNING! button until the Fuel Economy icon is highlighted. Measurement of vehicle statistics with the perfor- mance pages is intended for off-highway or off-road • Average Fuel Economy/Miles Per Gallon (MPG Bar- use only and should not be done on any public graph) roadways.
  • Page 306: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Performance Features include the following: The following describes each feature and its operation: • 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) Timers • Braking Distance 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) When selected, this screen displays the time it takes for •...
  • Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 • The distance and speed measurements will continue to Braking Distance display until the conditions are met for another event When selected, this screen displays the vehicle’s braking to be recorded. distance and the speed at which the brake pedal was •...
  • Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Instantaneous G-Force 2. Set the steering wheel for straight ahead driving. When selected, this screen displays the current G-Force 3. Fully press the brake pedal. (lateral and longitudinal). 4. Press and release the “LAUNCH” Button. Peak G-Force 5.
  • Page 309: Screen Setup

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 NOTE: what information is displayed in the instrument cluster as well as the location that information is displayed. • Launch Mode brings the engine to optimum RPM and waits for the driver to release the brake. Launch Mode Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items then uses engine throttle only to achieve controlled Odometer...
  • Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Range To Empty (RTE) • Time • Average MPG • Range To Empty (RTE) • Current MPG • Average MPG • Trip A • Current MPG • Trip B • Trip A • Trailer Trip (distance only) •...
  • Page 311: Uconnect® Access Settings

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 • Oil Temp • Range • Time • AVG MPG • Range • Current MPG • AVG MPG • Trailer Brake Gain • Current MPG Restore To Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default Settings) • Trailer Brake Gain •...
  • Page 312: Hard-Keys

    310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Hard-Keys Soft-Keys Hard-Keys are located below the Uconnect® Access Soft-Keys are accessible on the Uconnect® Access dis- system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, play. there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right Customer Programmable Features —...
  • Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • Display Mode When making a selection, press the soft-key to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired mode press and When in this display you may select one of the auto release the preferred setting until a check-mark appears display settings.
  • Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Language • Voice Response Length When in this display, you may select one of three When in this display, you may change the Voice Re- languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip sponse Length settings.
  • Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 • Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster — If Equipped • Set Time Hours When this feature is selected, the turn-by-turn directions When in this display, you may adjust the hours. The Sync will appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a with GPS Time soft-key must be unchecked.
  • Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Time Format • Front Collision Sensitivity — If Equipped When in this display, you may select the time format The Front Collision Warning (FCW) feature can be can be display setting. Touch the Time Format soft-key until a set to Far, or set to Near.
  • Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 • Park Assist In Reverse soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. the vehicle when the transmission shift lever is in RE- •...
  • Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned.
  • Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Lights The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make After pressing the Lights soft-key the following settings your selection, touch the Headlights With Wipers softkey, will be available.
  • Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Daytime Running Lights – If Equipped Doors & Locks After pressing the Doors & Locks soft-key the following When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on settings will be available. whenever the engine is running. To make your selection, touch the Daytime Running Lights soft-key, until a •...
  • Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 • Sound Horn With Remote Start NOTE: If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks, all doors will unlock no matter which When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped.
  • Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Memory To FOB — If Equipped • Horn With Remote Start This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the the remote start is activated.
  • Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 Engine Off Options Delay status touch the + or - soft-key to select your desired time interval. Touch the back arrow soft-key to After pressing the Engine Off Options soft-key the fol- return to the previous menu. lowing settings will be available.
  • Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Perform Compass Calibration NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Touch the Calibration soft-key to change this setting. This Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to module is located, and it can cause interference with the manually reset the compass.
  • Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 • Equalizer • Surround Sound When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and This feature provides simulated surround sound mode. Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and – To make your selection, touch the Surround Sound setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale soft-key, select On or Off followed by pressing the arrow between the + and –...
  • Page 326: Uconnect® Radios - If Equipped

    324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Channel Skip NOTE: SiriusXM Travel Link is a separate subscription and is available for U.S. residents only. SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to exclude undesirable channels while scanning.
  • Page 327: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a EQUIPPED pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker The remote sound system controls are located on the rear switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom surface of the steering wheel.
  • Page 328: Cd Player

    326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The button located in the center of the left-hand control 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- wiping from center to edge. grammed in the radio preset pushbutton.
  • Page 329: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in The air conditioning and heating system is designed to your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from make you comfortable in all types of weather. This your radio.
  • Page 330: General Overview

    328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL General Overview Soft-Keys Hard-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. The hard-keys located below the Uconnect® screen. Uconnect® 8.4 Automatic Temperature Controls — Soft-keys Automatic Climate Controls — Hard-keys...
  • Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys And 4. AUTO Operation Button Soft-keys) Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by 1. MAX A/C Button adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch between Press and release to change the current setting, the manual mode and automatic modes.
  • Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Rear Defrost Button CAUTION! (Continued) Press and release this button to turn on the rear window • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). window cleaners on the interior surface of the An indicator will illuminate when the rear window window.
  • Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 8. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button 10. Blower Control Provides the passenger with independent temperature Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air control. Push the hard-key button for cooler temperature forced through the climate system. There are seven settings or on the touch-screen, press and slide the blower speeds available.
  • Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11. Modes NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con- ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air warmer air from the floor outlets. comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, Floor Mode demist outlets and defrost outlets.
  • Page 335: Climate Control Functions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 12. Climate Control OFF Button NOTE: In Sync mode, this button will also automatically adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control time. ON/OFF. Climate Control Functions 13.
  • Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can be adjusted to desired user settings. Pressing other settings • If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to the prior select Defrost mode and increase blower speed.
  • Page 337: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation Automatic Operation feature may be unavailable (soft button greyed out) if conditions exist that could create fogging on the inside of 1.
  • Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Manual Operation • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for The system allows for manual selection of blower speed, air distribution mode, A/C status and recirculation con- cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts trol.
  • Page 339: Operating Tips

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 Operating Tips Winter Operation Use of the air Recirculation mode during Winter months NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for is not recommended because it may cause window suggested control settings for various weather conditions. fogging.
  • Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they windshield and provide sufficient heating.
  • Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
  • Page 343: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .353 STARTING PROCEDURES ....345 ▫ Automatic Transmission ....345 ▫...
  • Page 344 342 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING .....369 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ... . .382 ▫...
  • Page 345 STARTING AND OPERATING 343 ▫ Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And ▫ General Information ....411 Wheel – If Equipped ....397 FUEL REQUIREMENTS .
  • Page 346 344 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ....426 VEHICLE LOADING ....418 ▫...
  • Page 347: Starting Procedures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 345 STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transmission Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat before shifting into any driving gear.
  • Page 348: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    346 STARTING AND OPERATING Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start) Keyless Enter-N-Go™ This feature allows the driver to oper- NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm ate the ignition switch with the push engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the of a button, as long as the Remote accelerator pedal.
  • Page 349 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to 3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/ the engine starting, press the button again. STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine will shut off.
  • Page 350: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)

    348 STARTING AND OPERATING • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions – With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC will display “OFF”). NEUTRAL Position) The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)
  • Page 351 STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE WARNING! (Continued) START/STOP Button) • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it If the engine fails to start after you have followed the started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- “Normal Starting”...
  • Page 352: After Starting

    350 STARTING AND OPERATING Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using Fob With CAUTION! Integrated Key) To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec- If the engine fails to start after you have followed the onds before trying again. “Normal Starting”...
  • Page 353: Automatic Transmission

    STARTING AND OPERATING 351 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL CAUTION! if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the ing precautions are not observed: vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- •...
  • Page 354: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    352 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, or the shift lever. • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running.
  • Page 355: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 353 Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). To select a gear range, press the lock button on the shift lever and This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift move the lever rearward or forward. You must press the Interlock system (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK brake pedal to shift the transmission out of PARK, or to unless the brakes are applied.
  • Page 356 354 STARTING AND OPERATING Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when shifting between these gears. The transmission shift lever provides PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE and SPORT shift positions.
  • Page 357 STARTING AND OPERATING 355 NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to NOTE: On four-wheel drive vehicles be sure that the allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. transfer case is in a drive position. This is especially important when the engine is cold. WARNING! PARK •...
  • Page 358 356 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
  • Page 359 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a can damage the drivetrain.
  • Page 360 358 STARTING AND OPERATING • With brake pedal released, look at the transmission WARNING! gear position display and verify that it indicates the PARK position. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe REVERSE practices that limit your response to changing traffic This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
  • Page 361 STARTING AND OPERATING 359 DRIVE During extremely cold temperatures (-22°F [-30°C] or below), transmission operation may be modified depend- This range should be used for most city and highway ing on engine and transmission temperature as well as driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- vehicle speed.
  • Page 362 360 STARTING AND OPERATING operate only in certain gears, or may not shift at all. 3. Turn the engine OFF. Vehicle performance may be severely degraded and the 4. Wait approximately 30 seconds. engine may stall. In some situations, the transmission may not re-engage if the engine is turned off and 5.
  • Page 363: Paddle Shift Mode

    STARTING AND OPERATING 361 When To Use TOW Mode Operation When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a When the transmission is in DRIVE or SPORT mode, it heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- will operate automatically, shifting between the eight curs, select TOW mode, using the rotary switch on the available gears.
  • Page 364 362 STARTING AND OPERATING • Normally, in Paddle Shift mode, the transmission will • If a requested downshift would cause the engine to automatically shift up when maximum engine speed is over-speed, that shift will not occur. reached. If, however, Paddle Shift is engaged while in •...
  • Page 365: Selec-Trac® - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 363 WARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury. SELEC-TRAC® — IF EQUIPPED Description Selec-Trac® combines the capabilities of the vehicle con- trol systems, along with driver input, to provide the best Selec-Trac®...
  • Page 366 364 STARTING AND OPERATING • Auto – Fully automatic full time four-wheel drive Selec-Trac® consists of the following positions: operation can be used on and off road. Balances • Sport – Dry weather, on-road calibration. Performance traction with seamless steering feel to provide im- based tuning that provides a rear wheel drive feel but proved handling and acceleration over two-wheel with improved handling and acceleration over a two-...
  • Page 367: Active Damping System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 365 • The customer has the option of going to FULL OFF • Firm Mode (Available in terrain positions SPORT and with no interaction from the ESC System. The active TOW) — Provides a firm suspension for better suspension system will be in Full Firm mode.
  • Page 368: Driving Through Water

    366 STARTING AND OPERATING • Launch Mode is not available until the 500 mile NOTE: If the cluster launch EVIC message indicates all conditions are correct for launch and the throttle is break-in has been achieved. pressed to the floor quickly (within approximately DRIVING THROUGH WATER 1/2 second) the system will hold the engine speed to a preset speed (below the engine rev limiter speed).
  • Page 369: Flowing/Rising Water

    STARTING AND OPERATING 367 Flowing/Rising Water CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water WARNING! before driving through it. Never drive through Do not drive on, or cross, a road or a path where standing water that is deeper than the bottom of water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
  • Page 370 368 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 371: Power Steering

    STARTING AND OPERATING 369 • 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 372: Fuel Saver Technology - If Equipped

    370 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 373 STARTING AND OPERATING 371 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 374: Electronic Brake Control System

    372 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 the ignition of a vehicle equipped with is indicated.
  • Page 375: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 373 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Traction Control System (TCS) This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of under adverse braking conditions. The system controls the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking.
  • Page 376: Brake Assist System (Bas)

    374 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
  • Page 377: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 375 applies the appropriate brake and may also reduce WARNING! (Continued) engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will or other vehicles. The capabilities of an ERM- occur. ERM will only intervene during very severe or equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reck- evasive driving maneuvers.
  • Page 378 376 STARTING AND OPERATING the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appro- WARNING! priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the •...
  • Page 379 STARTING AND OPERATING 377 The ESC system has three available operating modes. conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would nor- mally allow is required to gain traction. To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the “ESC OFF” switch. This This is the normal operating mode for ESC .
  • Page 380 378 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving WARNING! (Continued) with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC sys- gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” tem is reduced.
  • Page 381 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 while the vehicle is stopped with the engine running. WARNING! After five seconds, a chime will sound, the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will illuminate, In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine torque and the ESC OFF message will display in the vehicle reduction and stability features are disabled.
  • Page 382: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)

    380 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When the ESC is switched OFF, a feature of the Trailer Sway Control (TSC) system remains active. This feature controls wheel spin TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential. If sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate one wheel on an axle is spinning faster than the other, the actions to attempt to stop the sway.
  • Page 383: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light

    STARTING AND OPERATING 381 light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the WARNING! vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the diagnosed and corrected.
  • Page 384: Tire Safety Information

    382 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” Tire Markings and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momen- tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
  • Page 385 STARTING AND OPERATING 383 • LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. NOTE: design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the design standards.
  • Page 386 384 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
  • Page 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 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 388: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    386 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
  • Page 389: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    STARTING AND OPERATING 387 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 390: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    388 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 391 STARTING AND OPERATING 389 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 392 390 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the weight referenced here. the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire...
  • Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the of your vehicle with varying seating configurations...
  • Page 394 392 STARTING AND OPERATING...
  • Page 395: Tires - General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 393 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 396: Tire Inflation Pressures

    394 STARTING AND OPERATING stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the able steering response.
  • Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 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 398: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

    396 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
  • Page 399: Summer Or Three Season Tires - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 397 the tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four; rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended handling of your vehicle.
  • Page 400: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped

    398 STARTING AND OPERATING Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given time. The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a WARNING! compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the...
  • Page 401: Limited-Use Spare - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 399 to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the first opportunity.
  • Page 402: Tire Spinning

    400 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or to help you in determining when your tires should be for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- replaced.
  • Page 403: Life Of Tire

    STARTING AND OPERATING 401 These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread WARNING! grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
  • Page 404 402 STARTING AND OPERATING Information” placard for the size designation of your tire. WARNING! The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than found on the original equipment tire sidewall. See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety that specified for your vehicle.
  • Page 405: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    STARTING AND OPERATING 403 These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. WARNING! (Continued) The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Road adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire type tires.
  • Page 406: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

    In this condition, it is recommended a vehicle maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) for a maximum distance of 50 miles (80 km). Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend using the run flat feature while driving a vehicle loaded at full capacity or towing a trailer.
  • Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to be turned off. The pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least system will automatically update and the Tire Pressure three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a Monitoring Telltale Light will extinguish once the up- three-hour period.
  • Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have failure or condition.
  • Page 409: Premium System - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 407 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information the tire. Center (EVIC), and a graphic displaying tire pressures •...
  • Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units The system will automatically update, the graphic dis- in PSI, kPa, or BAR. play of the pressure value(s) will stop “flashing,” and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received.
  • Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units message will not be present, and a pressure value will be in PSI, kPa, or BAR. displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by any of the following: 1.
  • Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING graphic display, with pressure values still shown. This place of the pressure value. For each subsequent ignition indicates the pressure values are still being received from switch cycle, a chime will sound, the Tire Pressure the TPM Sensors but they may not be located in the Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 sec- correct vehicle position.
  • Page 413: General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 411 General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 6.4L Engine RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the The 6.4L engine is designed to meet all following conditions: emissions regulations and provide excellent •...
  • Page 414: Reformulated Gasoline

    412 STARTING AND OPERATING Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, may be used in your vehicle.
  • Page 415: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

    STARTING AND OPERATING 413 • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles engine controller memory Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
  • Page 416: Materials Added To Fuel

    414 STARTING AND OPERATING Materials Added To Fuel CAUTION! (Continued) All gasoline sold in the United States is required to • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to detergents or other additives is not needed under normal overheat.
  • Page 417: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    STARTING AND OPERATING 415 Carbon Monoxide Warnings ADDING FUEL WARNING! 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located under the headlamp switch). Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: •...
  • Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Open the fuel filler door. NOTE: Only the correct size nozzle opens the latches allowing the flapper door to open. 5. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off the fuel tank is full. 6.
  • Page 419: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release

    STARTING AND OPERATING 417 • Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior to WARNING! (Continued) putting back in the spare tire storage area. • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You CAUTION! could be burned.
  • Page 420: Vehicle Loading

    418 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Remove the storage bin. VEHICLE LOADING 5. Pull the release cable. Certification Label As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar. This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification...
  • Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 Payload Tire Size The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents weight a truck can carry, including the weight of the the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires driver, all passengers, options and cargo.
  • Page 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a from front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are specified weight limitations are met. Store the heavier added.
  • Page 423: Trailer Towing

    STARTING AND OPERATING 421 TRAILER TOWING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for In this section you will find safety tips and information further information. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle.
  • Page 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Tongue Weight (TW) The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles hitch ball by the trailer.
  • Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used system may reduce handling, stability, braking for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the performance, and could result in a collision.
  • Page 426: Trailer Hitch Classification

    424 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. Trailer Hitch the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Industry Standards tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
  • Page 427: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    (5 715 kg) (3.72 sq m) Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds. • Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend using the NOTE: run flat feature while driving a vehicle loaded at full • The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part capacity or towing a trailer.
  • Page 428: Trailer And Tongue Weight

    426 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer.
  • Page 429: Towing Requirements

    STARTING AND OPERATING 427 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
  • Page 430 428 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
  • Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is WARNING! (Continued) required when towing a trailer with electronically • Total weight must be distributed between the tow actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with vehicle and the trailer such that the following four a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic ratings are not exceeded: brake controller is not required.
  • Page 432: Towing Tips

    430 STARTING AND OPERATING – Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures WARNING! before trailer usage. • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s – Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake before towing a trailer.
  • Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping TOW Mode and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy To reduce the potential for automatic transmission over- traffic. heating, select TOW mode when driving in hilly areas, or Automatic Transmission select a lower gear (using the Paddle Shift switches) on more severe grades.
  • Page 434: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    432 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped Air Conditioning • Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. Turn off temporarily. • When using the speed control, if you experience speed RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until MOTORHOME, ETC.) you can get back to cruising speed.
  • Page 435: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...434 JUMP-STARTING ..... . .446 ▫...
  • Page 436: Hazard Warning Flashers

    434 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
  • Page 437: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 435 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle.
  • Page 438: Run Flat Tires

    436 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
  • Page 439: Jack Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 437 WARNING! • Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) if the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” is illuminated. Vehicle handling and braking may be reduced. You could have a collision and be severely or fatally injured.
  • Page 440: Preparations For Jacking

    438 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or jacking position. For example, if slippery surfaces.
  • Page 441: Jacking Instructions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 439 Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a...
  • Page 442 440 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Jack Warning Label CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from storage. Jack and Tool Assembly 2.
  • Page 443 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 441 4. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange CAUTION! just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding. Do not raise the Do not attempt to raise vehicle by jacking on loca- vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
  • Page 444 442 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding). Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
  • Page 445 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 443 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 7. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 8.
  • Page 446 444 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
  • Page 447 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 445 11. Lower the jack to the fully closed position and return 13. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired as it and the tools to the proper positions in the foam soon as possible, properly secure the spare tire with tray.
  • Page 448: Road Tire Installation

    446 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Road Tire Installation 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until 2.
  • Page 449: Preparations For Jump-Start

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 447 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 450 448 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- WARNING! cal accessories. • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote posi- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the tive (+) battery post.
  • Page 451: Jump-Starting Procedure

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 449 Jump-Starting Procedure 2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery. WARNING! 3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
  • Page 452: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    450 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in CAUTION! the reverse sequence: Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets 6. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not remote negative (-) post of the discharged vehicle.
  • Page 453 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 451 NOTE: Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be CAUTION! achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph or less. Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more than 2 sec- Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to onds, you must press the brake pedal to engage DRIVE transmission overheating and failure.
  • Page 454: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped

    452 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi- • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near...
  • Page 455: Manual Park Release- 8 Speed Transmission

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 453 MANUAL PARK RELEASE– 8 SPEED WARNING! TRANSMISSION • Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle. WARNING! Chains may break, causing serious injury or death. • Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the hooks.
  • Page 456 454 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release: 2. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push the metal latch in towards the tether strap. 1. Open the center console and locate the Manual Park Release cover, remove it by snapping the cover away from the console hinges.
  • Page 457 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 455 3. While the metal latch is the open position, simultane- To Disengage the Manual Park Release Lever: ously pull upwards on the tether strap until it clicks 1. To disengage the Manual Park Release apply tension and releases out of the park position.
  • Page 458: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    456 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Once the tension has been released and the lever has TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE been unlocked be sure it is stowed properly and locks This section describes procedures for towing a disabled into position. vehicle using a commercial wrecker service.
  • Page 459 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 457 CAUTION! • Towing this vehicle using any other method could result in extensive damage to the transfer case and/or transmission. • Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 461: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ....470 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L ..461 ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ... . .471 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) .
  • Page 462 460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Automatic Transmission ....489 ▫ Front Fog Lamps .....508 ▫...
  • Page 463: Engine Compartment - 6.4L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 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 emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and drivability.
  • Page 465 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 For states that require an Inspection and Mainte- 2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction this test over. Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not 3.
  • Page 466: Replacement Parts

    464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your caused by the use of non-MOPAR® parts for mainte- authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was nance and repairs will not be covered by the manufac- recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, turer’s warranty.
  • Page 467: Maintenance Procedures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 WARNING! CAUTION! • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you form repairs and service when necessary could have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
  • Page 468: Engine Oil

    466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil CAUTION! Checking Oil Level • Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at engine.
  • Page 469 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 Engine Oil Selection American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the This symbol means that the oil has American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SM or been certified by the American SM/CF.
  • Page 470 468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity Materials Added To Engine Oil SAE 0W-40 Full Synthetic engine oil is preferred for use The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- in all operating temperatures. dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the engine oil.
  • Page 471: Engine Oil Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 Engine Oil Filter WARNING! The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can at every engine oil change. provide a measure of protection in the case of engine Engine Oil Filter Selection backfire.
  • Page 472: Maintenance-Free Battery

    470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. • When temperatures are below the freezing point, You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do tenance required.
  • Page 473: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is at the start of each warm season.
  • Page 474 472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- WARNING! ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants service be performed by authorized dealer or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment. approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system.
  • Page 475 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re- place the filter: 1. Open the glove compartment and remove all contents. 2. Push in on the sides of the glove compartment and lower the door.
  • Page 476: Body Lubrication

    474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE attention should also be given to hood latching compo- CAUTION! nents to ensure proper function. When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. indicate airflow direction through the filter.
  • Page 477 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- ing on geographical area and frequency of use.
  • Page 478: Adding Washer Fluid

    476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press blade holder.
  • Page 479: Exhaust System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system; To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle; in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;...
  • Page 480 478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control and can eventually poison you.
  • Page 481 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage.
  • Page 482: Cooling System

    480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Coolant Checks Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every WARNING! 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) only by an...
  • Page 483 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti- CAUTION! freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT. specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine Cooling System –...
  • Page 484 482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE important that you use the same engine coolant (OAT CAUTION! (Continued) coolant conforming to MS-12106) throughout the life of • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine your vehicle. coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional Please review these recommendations for using Organic rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze)
  • Page 485 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. (antifreeze) solution.
  • Page 486 484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing cool- a regulated substance requiring proper disposal.
  • Page 487: Brake System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. •...
  • Page 488 486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE pads wear. Brake fluid level should be checked when WARNING! pads are replaced. If the brake fluid is abnormally low, check system for leaks. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts”...
  • Page 489: Front/Rear Axle Fluid

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 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 490: Transfer Case

    488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to CAUTION! 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage then CAUTION! and cause them to leak. Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage Selection Of Lubricant them and cause them to leak.
  • Page 491: Automatic Transmission

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 Adding Fluid Automatic Transmission Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole, Selection Of Lubricant when the vehicle is in a level position. It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to Drain ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
  • Page 492 490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer’s Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmis- the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- sion shift quality and/or torque converter shudder. Refer nents.
  • Page 493: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transmission CAUTION! is disassembled for any reason. • If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your au- Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion thorized dealer immediately. Severe transmission Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion damage may occur.
  • Page 494 492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- What Causes Corrosion? lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of and Tar Remover to remove. paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
  • Page 495 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Special Care de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive packaged and sealed. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
  • Page 496 494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If CAUTION! Equipped Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These ner: products may damage the wheel’s protective finish.
  • Page 497 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 Interior Care WARNING! Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. carpeting. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
  • Page 498: Fuses

    496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR® Total Clean, a mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry with a soft molded in clear plastic.
  • Page 499 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 Cavity Car- Micro Description tridge Fuse Fuse 40 Amp Compressor for Air Green Suspension if equipped 40 Amp Antilock Brakes/ Green Electronic Stability Control Pump 40 Amp Starter Solenoid Green Power Distribution Center 40 Amp Emission sensors Green (Diesel engine only) Cavity...
  • Page 500 498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Micro Description Cavity Car- Micro Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Trailer Tow Electric 30 Amp Body Controller #1 Pink Brake - If Equipped Pink 40 Amp Body Controller #3 30 Amp Driver Door Mod- Green / Interior Lights...
  • Page 501 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 Cavity Car- Micro Description Cavity Car- Micro Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Trailer Tow Parking 30 Amp Rear Blower - If Yellow Lights - If Pink Equipped Equipped 30 Amp Power Inverter 30 Amp Trailer Tow Recep- Pink...
  • Page 502 500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Micro Description Cavity Car- Micro Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Tire Pressure Moni- 20 Amp Trailer Tow – Left Yellow Turn/Stop Lights - If Equipped 10 Amp Integrated Central Stack / Climate 15 Amp Additional Content Control...
  • Page 503 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 Cavity Car- Micro Description Cavity Car- Micro Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Ignition Coils 20 Amp Fuel Pump Motor Yellow (Gas), Urea Heater Yellow (Diesel) 30 Amp Audio Amplifier 25 Amp Fuel Injectors / Green Natural Powertrain...
  • Page 504 502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Micro Description Cavity Car- Micro Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Drivetrain Control 10 Amp Steering Column Module/Front Axle Control Module/ Disconnect Module Cruise Control 10 Amp Engine Control 10 Amp Fuel Door Module / Electric Power Steering - If...
  • Page 505 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 Cavity Car- Micro Description Cavity Car- Micro Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Air Suspension / 10 Amp Rear Camera / Trailer Tow / Steer- Park Assist ing Column Con- 10 Amp Rear Seat Heater trol Module Switch / Flashlamp 15 Amp...
  • Page 506 504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Micro Description CAUTION! tridge Fuse • When installing the power distribution center Fuse cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly F100 10 Amp Active Damping - positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may If Equipped allow water to get into the power distribution F101...
  • Page 507: Vehicle Storage

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 Interior Bulbs days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. You may: Bulb Number • Remove fuse #J13 in the Totally Integrated Power Glove Box Lamp Module (TIPM) labeled Main Ignition-Off Draw (IOD).
  • Page 508 506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Bulb Number Premium Front Side LED - (Service at Headlamps (Low Beam) Marker Authorized Dealer) Premium Headlamps Front Park/Turn Lamp (Low/High Beam) Auxiliary Body Side 7440 (W21W) Headlamps (High Beam) 9005 Backup Lamps Premium Park/Turn LED - (Service at Auxiliary Liftgate Tail...
  • Page 509: Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 Bulb Number WARNING! CHMSL - Center High LED - (Service at A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of Mounted Stop Lamp Authorized Dealer) High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned ON. It may cause serious NOTE: electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced prop- Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be...
  • Page 510: Front Turn Signal

    508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the CAUTION! bulb. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil CAUTION! contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
  • Page 511 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 4. Align the index tabs of the front fog lamp bulb with CAUTION! the slots in the collar of the bulb opening on the back • Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil of the front fog lamp housing.
  • Page 512: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps

    510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps 5. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 1. Raise the liftgate. 6. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the lamp assembly. 2. Remove the two push-pins from the tail lamp housing. Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 3.
  • Page 513: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The center high-mounted stop lamp is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer for replacement. Rear Liftgate Tail Lamps 10. Tail lamps are now visible. Rotate socket(s) counter clockwise. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp 11.
  • Page 514: Fluid Capacities

    512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 25 Gallons 94 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/ 16 Quarts 15.5 Liters 150,000 Mile Formula that meets the requirements of Chrysler Ma-...
  • Page 515: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 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) that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating condi- tions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the...
  • Page 516: Chassis

    514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission We recommend you ONLY use Mopar® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmission Fluid, Shell L12108 Transmission Fluid. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR®...
  • Page 517 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ...517 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .516...
  • Page 518 516 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the manual must be done at the times or mileages specified time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s oil to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best if it has been six months since your last oil change, even vehicle performance and reliability.
  • Page 519 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 517 At Each Stop For Fuel At Each Oil Change • Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance • Change the engine oil filter. Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Ve- • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. hicle”...
  • Page 520 518 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 the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
  • Page 521 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 519 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
  • Page 522 520 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
  • Page 523 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 521 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 42 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
  • Page 524 522 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
  • Page 525 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 523 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 the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
  • Page 526 524 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 the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
  • Page 527 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 525 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 the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
  • Page 528 526 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 the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
  • Page 529 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 527 114,000 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 the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
  • Page 530 528 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 the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
  • Page 531 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 529 138,000 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 the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
  • Page 532 530 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or 150 Months Maintenance Ser- vice Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏...
  • Page 533 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 531 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 535: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ....535 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ... .539 ▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center..536 ▫ In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C..
  • Page 536 534 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .541 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ... .540 ▫...
  • Page 537: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 535 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 538: 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 539: In Mexico Contact

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 537 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 540: 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 541: Mopar® Parts

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 539 MOPAR® PARTS To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are 9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: available from an authorized dealer.
  • Page 542 Chrysler Group LLC vehicles. ing, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group LLC ve- Included are starting, operating, emergency and mainte- hicles.
  • Page 543: Traction Grades

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 541 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 544: Temperature Grades

    542 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The WARNING! grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on Vehicle Safety Standard No.
  • Page 545 INDEX...
  • Page 546 544 INDEX Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .185 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ....9 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... .482 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .
  • Page 547 INDEX 545 Autostick .......361 Brake/Transmission Interlock ....353 Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .
  • Page 548 546 INDEX Center High Mounted Stop Light ....511 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ....482 Certification Label......418 Coolant Capacity .
  • Page 549 INDEX 547 Defroster, Windshield ..... .109 Emergency, In Case of Disposal Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ....450 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .
  • Page 550 548 INDEX Oil Change Interval ..... .466 Engine Oil ......469 Oil Filler Cap .
  • Page 551 INDEX 549 Front Axle (Differential).....487 Gasoline, Reformulated .....412 Fuel .
  • Page 552 550 INDEX On With Wipers ......163 Interior Appearance Care ....495 Passing .
  • Page 553 INDEX 551 Lane Change Assist ......172 Daytime Running ..... . .165 Lap/Shoulder Belts.
  • Page 554 552 INDEX Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) ..280 Manual, Service ......540 Side Marker ......510 Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .
  • Page 555 INDEX 553 New Vehicle Break-In Period ....106 Oil Filter, Selection ......469 Onboard Diagnostic System .
  • Page 556 554 INDEX Power Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...483 Distribution Center (Fuses) ....496 Radio Operation ......327 Door Locks .
  • Page 557 INDEX 555 Remote Control Safety, Exhaust Gas......48 Starting System ......28 Safety Information, Tire .
  • Page 558 556 INDEX Easy Entry ......159 SmartBeams ......164 Memory .
  • Page 559 INDEX 557 Storing Your Vehicle ..... . .505 Air Pressure ......393 Sunglasses Storage .
  • Page 560 558 INDEX Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ....426 Transmission ......353 Tow Hooks, Emergency .
  • Page 561 INDEX 559 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ....9 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ....493 Vehicle Storage .
  • Page 562 560 INDEX...
  • Page 563 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only frequency signals.
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