Dodge Grand Caravan 2011 Owner's Manual

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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
  • Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number

    6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
  • Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death.
  • Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ..28 ▫...
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System Sliding Side Door ..... . 42 (BeltAlert ) .
  • Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Exhaust Gas ......101 Rear Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) —...
  • Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch.
  • Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the Key Fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
  • Page 16 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Power window switches will also remain active CAUTION! for up to 90 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to LOCK, depending upon the accessory delay An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always setting.
  • Page 17: Sentry Key

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 SENTRY KEY the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthor- Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions will ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The result in the engine being shut off after two seconds.
  • Page 18: Replacement Keys

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Replacement Keys NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer system serviced, bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the the authorized dealer. vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
  • Page 19: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED To Arm The System The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau- a power door lock switch while the driver or passenger thorized operation.
  • Page 20 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Disarm The System Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle or insert a valid ignition key into the ignition switch.
  • Page 21: Illuminated Entry - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the IF EQUIPPED Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and doors (this feature is only available if you have RKE) or liftgate, and activate the Panic Alarm, optional power if you open a door.
  • Page 22: Using The Rke Transmitter

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE equipped from the factory with three-button RKE trans- Seven-button RKE transmitters will provide functions mitters, and those built with power options will be that allow the same basic operation as the three-button, equipped with up to seven-button RKE transmitters.
  • Page 23: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Remote Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled by perform- transmitter once to unlock the driver’s side or twice to ing the following steps: unlock all doors and liftgate.
  • Page 24 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- Sound Horn with Remote Lock ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors Vehicle Security Alarm.
  • Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 2. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans- Using The Panic Alarm mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 sec- To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold onds.
  • Page 26 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Open/Close Power Liftgate — If Equipped Power Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — Press the LIFTGATE button twice on the RKE transmitter If Equipped within five seconds to Open/Close the Power Liftgate. If Press the LEFT Power Sliding Door button twice on the the button is pushed while the liftgate is being power RKE transmitter within five seconds to Power Open/...
  • Page 27 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the RKE transmitter is pushed while the door is being power-closed, the door will reverse to the full open following steps: position. 1. Perform this operation while standing outside the If the vehicle is locked and the Vehicle Security Alarm is vehicle.
  • Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle latch at the top of the RKE transmitter sideways with Security Alarm.
  • Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
  • Page 30: Remote Starting System - If Equipped

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED halves together. This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- General Information niently from outside the vehicle while still This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and...
  • Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) WARNING! (Continued) • Ignition key removed from ignition switch • Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start •...
  • Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The engine can be started two consecutive 15-minute The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position. cycles with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON/RUN position. To Enter Remote Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button To Enter the Vehicle After Remote Start...
  • Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 • The hood is opened NOTE: • The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position • The hazard switch is pressed in order to drive the vehicle. • The shift lever is moved out of PARK •...
  • Page 34: Door Locks

    32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When To Reset Remote Start If the lock knob is down when you shut either front door, The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the two times.
  • Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 If the lock knob is rearward when you shut either side WARNING! sliding door, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are • For personal security and safety in the event of an not inside the vehicle before closing the door.
  • Page 36: Power Door Locks - If Equipped

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks — If Equipped the Key Fob or closing the door will allow the locks to A power door lock switch is on each front door trim operate. A chime will sound if the Key Fob is in the panel.
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 If you press the power door lock switch while the sliding 2. Fasten your seat belt. (Fastening the seat belt will door is open, the sliding door will lock. cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this programming procedure.) Lock Doors Automatically —...
  • Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • On vehicles equipped with the optional Electronic The Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h) feature can be reactivated by repeating the above men- Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic tioned procedure or by performing the procedure in the Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings EVIC (if equipped), Personal Settings (Customer-Pro-...
  • Page 39: Windows

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch WINDOWS in the UNLOCK direction. Power Vent Windows — If Equipped 6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature has The Power Vent Window Switch located on the driver’s been changed.
  • Page 40: Power Windows

    38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Windows NOTE: Power Window switches will also remain active You can control either the front or rear windows using for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been switches located on the driver’s door trim panel. The turned to LOCK, depending upon the accessory delay switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in setting.
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Power Window Lockout Switch Front Passenger Power Door Switches Front Passenger Power Window Switch 1 - Window Open/Close 2 - Power Door Locks There is a single switch on the front passenger’s door trim panel which operates the passenger door window and locks and unlocks all doors.
  • Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch — If Equipped Second row passengers may open and close the sliding door window by a single switch on the door handle assembly. The switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or ACC position and during power accessory delay.
  • Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped To stop the window from going all the way up during the The front window switches may be equipped with an Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly. Auto-Down feature.
  • Page 44: Sliding Side Door

    42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting WARNING! Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the There is no anti-pinch protection when the window ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the is almost closed.
  • Page 45: Power Sliding Side Door - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol- NOTE: The left side sliding door cannot be opened lowing guidelines: while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the •...
  • Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Press the button on the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds to open a power sliding door. When the door is fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds a second time will close the door. There are power sliding side door switches located on the b-pillar trim panel, just in front of the power sliding door for the rear seat passengers and in the overhead console...
  • Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 • If the power sliding door encounters multiple obstruc- master lock button, located in the overhead console, to disable the switches and handles for the rear seat passen- tions within the same cycle, the system will automati- gers.
  • Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash You can turn the feature back on by repeating the The left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for previous procedure. 12 seconds when either sliding door is opened. This will Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch alert other drivers in the area that passenger(s) could be To provide a safer environment for small children riding...
  • Page 49: Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a Child Protection Door Lock system. NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
  • Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Slide the Child Protection Door Lock control inward NOTE: • After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock, al- (toward the vehicle) to engage the Child Protection Door Lock. ways test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position.
  • Page 51: Liftgate

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 NOTE: WARNING! • After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. is in the desired position. Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened from the outside door handle or the switches located •...
  • Page 52: Power Liftgate - If Equipped

    50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To open the liftgate, press the liftgate release handle If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with the located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull power liftgate feature, pressing the button on the RKE the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
  • Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Overhead Console Master Power Switch Rear Power Liftgate Switch When the RKE transmitter button is pressed and the 1 — Left Door 3 — Right Door 2 — Liftgate 4 — Master Lock Flash Lights feature is enabled, the tail lights will flash to signal that the liftgate is opening or closing.
  • Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The power liftgate must be in the full open or close WARNING! positions for any of the buttons to operate. If the liftgate is not in the full open or close positions, it must During power operation, personal injury or cargo be opened or closed manually.
  • Page 55: Occupant Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS within the same cycle, the system will automatically Some of the most important safety features in your stop and must be opened or closed manually. vehicle are the restraint systems: •...
  • Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering infant and child restraint systems. For more information wheel on LATCH, refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH). • Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants NOTE: The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage •...
  • Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 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 Airbags room to inflate.
  • Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more (SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Airbags (SAB) severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work also need room to inflate.
  • Page 59: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! can reduce the seriousness of injuries in an accident. • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle.
  • Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is near the seatback of the WARNING! (Continued) front seats and next to your arm in the rear seats. Grasp • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make the latch plate and pull out the belt.
  • Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 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 worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in an accident, increasing head and neck injury.
  • Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully.
  • Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Third Row Center Shoulder Belt Instructions downward to help position the belt away from your The shoulder belt for the third row center seat is located neck. The upper anchorage can be adjusted upward by in the headliner slightly behind the third row seat.
  • Page 65: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 • ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average If the passenger seating position is equipped with an you will prefer a higher position.
  • Page 66: Energy Management Feature

    64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating WARNING! position that has a belt with this feature. Children • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seat.
  • Page 67: Seat Belt Pretensioners

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Seat Belt Pretensioners identified by any markings, only through visual inspec- The seat belts for both front seating positions are tion of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and remove slack from the seat belt in the event of an trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
  • Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE However if during a front impact, a secondary rear CAUTION! impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on the sever- ity and type of the impact. 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 an...
  • Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. Hand Positioning Points On AHR 2.
  • Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE AHR In Reset Position 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism NOTE: 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the into the back decorative plastic half.
  • Page 71: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System The front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the (BeltAlert ) front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert may be BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front front passenger (if equipped with front passenger passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if...
  • Page 72: Seatbelt Lock Out

    70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. With all doors closed and the ignition switch in any 4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A position except ON/RUN or START, buckle the driver’s single chime will sound to signify that you have success- seat belt.
  • Page 73: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women WARNING! We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancies. Keeping the mother safe is Using a seat belt extender when not needed can the best way to keep the baby safe.
  • Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental NOTE: These airbags are certified to the new Federal Driver Side Knee Airbag mounted in the instrument regulations for Advanced Airbags. panel below the steering column. The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design.
  • Page 75: Airbag System Components

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 • Airbag Warning Light and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC airbags are located above the side windows and their • Steering Wheel and Column covers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG. •...
  • Page 76: Advanced Front Airbag Features

    74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Airbag Features WARNING! (Continued) The Advanced Front Airbag system has multistage driver • Do not put anything on or around the airbag and front passenger airbags. This system provides output covers or attempt to open them manually.
  • Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags (SAB) When the airbag deploys, it opens the seam between the Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags may provide front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each airbag enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a deploys independently, that is a left side impact deploys side impact.
  • Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; WARNING! but they will open during airbag deployment. • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right • Being too close to the SAB and SABIC airbags during Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain deployment could cause you to be severely injured or (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up...
  • Page 79: Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Knee Impact Bolster Based on the impact sensors signals, a central electronic The Knee Impact Bolster helps protect the knees of the ORC deploys the Advanced Front Airbags, SABIC air- passenger side front passenger by positioning the pas- bags, SABs, Supplemental Driver Side Knee Airbag, and senger for the best interaction with the Advanced Front front seat belt pretensioners, as required, depending on...
  • Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Airbags may deploy in crashes with position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe airbag system is not on and the airbags will not inflate. initial deceleration.
  • Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 based on the collision type and severity. The steering WARNING! wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru- airbags inflate to their full size.
  • Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver Side Knee Airbag. The trim cover separates and in about 10 milliseconds. The side airbag moves at a very folds out of the way allowing the airbag to inflate to the high speed and with such a high force, that it could injure full size.
  • Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 are not belted and seated properly, or if items are power remains intact, depending on the nature of the positioned in the area where the side curtain airbag event the ORC will determine whether to have the inflates.
  • Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye the airbag system.
  • Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your airbag WARNING! system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the airbag system not function properly if modifications are made.
  • Page 86: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine You will want to have the airbags ready to related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint inflate for your protection in a collision. The Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
  • Page 87: Child Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is wer e buckled/fastened; required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties •...
  • Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Safety experts recommend that children ride WARNING! rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
  • Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 An aftermarket belt-positioning booster seat is for chil- WARNING! dren weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to properly fit the vehicle’s seat belts. If the Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in child can not sit with knees bent over the vehicles seat the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger...
  • Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or WARNING! slouching can move the belt out of position. • Improper installation can lead to failure of an • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the infant or child restraint.
  • Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child WARNING! restraint: When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety vehicle.
  • Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the WARNING! installation instructions that are provided with the child restraint system. Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or In general, you will first loosen the child seat adjusters on child restraint.
  • Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 • If your child restraint seat is not LATCH-compatible, seatback. In addition, all third row fold-in-floor seats are equipped with a child restraint tether anchor at the center install the restraint using the vehicle seat belts. seating position.
  • Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: It is recommended to loosen the top tether strap and route it loosely prior to securing the lower anchors so the top tether strap is not trapped between the vehicle seat and child restraint. 3.
  • Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Installing the Top Tether Strap (with either Lower Anchors or Vehicle Seat Belt): 1. Route the top tether strap under the adjustable head restraint between the steel posts. 2. Provide enough slack (reference child restraint in- structions) for the tether strap to reach the tether anchor located near the bottom of the seat back.
  • Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
  • Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 description under “Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Posi- then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. As the belt tions” section. The chart below defines the seating posi- retracts, you will hear a ratcheting sound. This indicates tions with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
  • Page 98: Rear Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) - If Equipped

    96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transporting Pets WARNING! Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet could be thrown about and possibly NEVER carry a child in a rear facing infant carrier in injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a vehicle without rear seats.
  • Page 99: Restraining Infants And Small Children With Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 This vehicle is equipped with a child restraint tether Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat anchor located on the lower rear of the front passenger Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) seat. Use this tether anchor to secure only forward- There are different sizes and types of restraints for facing child restraints equipped with an upper tether children from newborn size to the child almost large...
  • Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE INSTALLED FACING TO THE REAR IN A VEHICLE Tether Installation for Commercial Vehicles with EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT DELETE FEA- Rear Seat Delete TURE (Commercial Vehicles Only). When a convert- To secure the child restraint upper tether strap to the ible seat is properly installed facing forward, the vehicle, follow the instructions shown: vehicle seat should be adjusted to the rear most...
  • Page 101: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 5. Following the child seat manufacturer’s instructions, ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS tighten the child restraint tether strap. A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. 6.
  • Page 102: Safety Tips

    100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A new engine may consume some oil during its first few WARNING! (Continued) thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter- inside or outside of a vehicle.
  • Page 103: Exhaust Gas

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Exhaust Gas If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control WARNING! BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
  • Page 104: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Defroster Vehicle Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to Seat Belts feel the air directed against the windshield. See your Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, authorized dealer for service if your defroster is frays, and loose parts.
  • Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al- Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- have been removed for cleaning.
  • Page 106: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
  • Page 107: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Mirrors ......111 Memory Seat Only) —...
  • Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Manually Folding Third Row Seats — Seats ......125 If Equipped .
  • Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ▫ Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped . . 167 ▫ Rear Wiper And Washer ....172 ▫ Headlight Delay — If Equipped ..167 ▫...
  • Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Turning Parkview On Or Off — Parksense Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 181 Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio ..192 ▫ Parksense Sensors ....181 Overhead Consoles .
  • Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 ▫ Reprogramming A Single ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . 205 HomeLink Button ....201 ▫...
  • Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Premium Console — If Equipped ..224 Storage ......215 ▫...
  • Page 113: Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
  • Page 114: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped

    112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
  • Page 115: Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Driver’s Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped WARNING! The driver’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside convex by the inside automatic dimming mirror and can be mirror will look smaller and farther away than they turned on or off by pressing the button at the base of the...
  • Page 116: Power Mirrors - If Equipped

    114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Mirrors — If Equipped The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- The power mirror controls are located on the driver-side tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a door trim panel.
  • Page 117: Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in Reverse feature can be enabled or disabled in the Elec- “Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle” for further tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Elec- information.
  • Page 118: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped

    116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to the mirror cover upward.
  • Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is operational. The rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any detection zones.
  • Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light contamination so that the BSM system can function located in the outside mirrors.
  • Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 The BSM system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to notify the driver of objects that have entered the detection zones. Refer to “Modes Of Operation” for further information. The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary.
  • Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative of less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
  • Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
  • Page 124: Rear Cross Path

    122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are WARNING! traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.
  • Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including radio muting.
  • Page 126: Modes Of Operation

    124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Modes Of Operation turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an Three selectable modes of operation are available in the alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
  • Page 127: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Blind Spot Alert Off VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED When the BSM system is turned off there will be no Voice Commands can be initiated by pressing the VR visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP button located on the radio or steering wheel systems.
  • Page 128: Power Seats - If Equipped

    126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. •...
  • Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
  • Page 130: Power Lumbar - If Equipped

    128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
  • Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 WARNING! CAUTION! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, heating element and/or degrade the material of the spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- seat.
  • Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Heated Seats When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver provide a boosted heat level during the initial stages of and passenger to operate the seats independently. The operation.
  • Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Press the switch once to select HIGH-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements OFF. NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes.
  • Page 134: Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster

    132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat have reached the desired position.
  • Page 135: Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push For models equipped with manual reclining seats, the back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean recline lever is located on the outboard side of the seat.
  • Page 136 134 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 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Push Button Active Head Restraint (Normal Position) For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull outward on the bottom of the head restraint.
  • Page 138 136 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 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 WARNING! (Continued) • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac- tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is se- cured, as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Restraint during sudden stops.
  • Page 140: Stow 'N Go Seating - If Equipped

    138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Head Restraints — Third Row NOTE: Seat will not stow in the storage bin unless the The head restraint in the center position can be raised and armrests are raised. lowered for tether routing. Refer to “Occupant Re- 4.
  • Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 5. Pull upward on the seatback recliner lever located on The non-adjustable head restraint and seatback will fold the outboard side of the seat. automatically during the seat tumble. No additional actuation is necessary. Seatback Recliner Lever, Seat Tumble, And Head Restraint Fold Lever Non-Adjustable Head Restraint...
  • Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tumbled Second Row Seat Automatic Folding Seatback 6. Push the seat into the storage bin. The seat will automatically tumble into position for easy storage.
  • Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 CAUTION! The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover. WARNING! In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched.
  • Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Unstow Second Row Seats 1. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. 2. Pull up on the strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors. 3.
  • Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Easy Entry Second Row The second row Stow ’n Go seats allow easy entry to the third row seat or rear cargo area. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the outboard side of the seat.
  • Page 146: Quad Seats - If Equipped

    144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The seat will automatically fold into position for easy entry into the third row. WARNING! In the event of a collision you could be injured if the seat is not fully latched. Quad Seats — If Equipped Both Quad seats are adjustable forward or rearward.
  • Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seatbelts and while the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold-Flat Easy Entry To fold the seat, lift the recliner lever to the full upward The Quad seats can be tilted forward for easy entry into position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the third row.
  • Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 For passengers seated in the third row, there is a pull To provide additional space behind the second row seats, strap located on the outboard side of the seat near the the seats can be folded forward. bottom of the seat back.
  • Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pull out the retainer strap from the sewn-in pocket located on the base of the seat cushion. B-Pillar Grab Handle Secure the retainer strap to the inside grab handle located on the B-Pillar. When not in use, store the strap in the Retainer Strap sewn-in pocket located on the base of the seat cushion.
  • Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury: • Retainer strap must always be securely attached to grab handle when seat is folded forward and vehicle is moving. • Never occupy the seat or the center seat behind a seat that has been folded forward.
  • Page 152: Second Row Bench Seat - If Equipped

    150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Removal Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped The Quad seats can be removed if additional storage is While the bench seat does not stow in the floor, it is needed. With the seat in the easy entry position, lift the removable for added cargo space.
  • Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Release levers are located on the rear leg assemblies, near To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the detent posi- the floor. To remove the seat, squeeze each release handle tions on the floor. Squeeze the release handle and rotate and rotate downwards to deploy the wheels.
  • Page 154: Third Row Power Recline - If Equipped

    152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped Third Row Power Folding Seat — If Equipped The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat A one-touch power folding seat switch is located in the cushion, adjusts the seatback angle forward/rearward left rear trim panel as part of a switch bank.
  • Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open Left and right third row seats can be folded individually and the vehicle is in PARK. or together. The third row power folding seat adjusts to the following positions using the switch bank located on the left rear trim panel: One Touch Folding Seat Third Row...
  • Page 156: Manually Folding Third Row Seats - If Equipped

    154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: 2. Lower the outboard head restraints by pulling on the • Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the small release strap marked “1” located on the outboard side of buckle and lower the head restraints before attempting the head restraint.
  • Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 3. Pull release strap marked “2” located on the rear of the 4. Pull release strap marked “3” to release the anchors. seat to lower the seatback. Release Strap “3” Release Strap “2”...
  • Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin. Stowed Third Row Seat Release Strap “4”...
  • Page 159: Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 To Unfold Third Row Seats Tailgate Mode 1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the 1. Pull release strap “3”, then pull release strap “4” to storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors rotate the entire seat rearward.
  • Page 160: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped

    158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may have been delivered with two RKE The Memory Buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel transmitters. Only one RKE transmitter can be linked to can be programmed to recall the driver’s seat, driver’s each of the memory positions.
  • Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 3. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and driver’s side- 10. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to view mirror to the desired positions. the ON position. 4. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired 11.
  • Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To recall the memory settings for driver one, press 2. Press and release MEMORY button 1. The system will MEMORY button 1 on the driver’s door or the UNLOCK recall any memory settings stored in position 1. Wait for button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position the system to complete the memory recall before continu- ing to Step 3.
  • Page 163: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 NOTE: Once programmed, all RKE transmitters linked seat will return to its previously set position when you to memory can be easily enabled or disabled at one time. insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it out of Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ the LOCK position.
  • Page 164: To Open And Close The Hood

    162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be en- abled or disabled through the programmable features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). If your vehicle is not equipped with an EVIC, your dealership can activate/deactivate this feature for you.
  • Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- mately 12 in (30 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
  • Page 166: Lights

    164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Interior Lighting All of the lights, except the Hazard Warning lights, Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate is headlight high beams and flash-to-pass, are controlled by opened, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is switches to the left of the steering column on the instru- activated, or when the dimmer control is moved to the ment panel.
  • Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Dimmer Control With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the dimmer control for the interior lights on the instrument panel upward will increase the brightness of the instru- ment panel lights. Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Rotate the dimmer control to the first detent.
  • Page 168: Parking Lights

    166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Halo control switch is located to the right of the Parking Lights dimmer switch. Turn the headlight switch knob to the first detent to turn on the parking lights. This also turns on all instrument panel lighting.
  • Page 169: Headlights On With Wipers - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition switch ignition switch OFF. To turn the Automatic System off, while the headlights are still on. Then turn off the turn the headlight switch clockwise to the O (OFF) headlights within 45 seconds.
  • Page 170: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped

    168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The headlights must be turned off within 45 sec- Front Fog Lights — If Equipped onds of turning the ignition OFF to activate this feature. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and push in the Lights-On Reminder headlight switch control knob.
  • Page 171: Multifunction Lever

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 • Headlight Beams Low/High Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the • Flash-To-Pass (Optical Horn) steering column. • Front and Rear Wipers — Washer Functions Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
  • Page 172: Lane Change Assist

    170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Change Assist WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond The wipers and washers are operated by a switch within the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash the multifunction lever.
  • Page 173: Mist, Front Wiper And Washer

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 off position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off of the lever to the second detent and hold while spray is and the blades cannot return to the off position, damage desired. If the lever is pushed while on the intermittent to the wiper motor may occur.
  • Page 174: Rear Wiper And Washer

    172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE regulated from a maximum of approximately 18 second from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate between cycles (first detent), to a cycle every half second the end of the multifunction lever to one of the five (fifth detent).
  • Page 175: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 • Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone • Neutral Wipe Inhibit — The Rain Sensing feature will may reduce rain sensor performance. not operate when the ignition is ON, and the trans- mission shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position, and •...
  • Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward located below the steering wheel at the end of the (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the steering column.
  • Page 177: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps steering wheel to operate. warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start wheel has only one temperature setting.
  • Page 178: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped

    176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cush- ion. This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat. ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position.
  • Page 179: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in WARNING! REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys- tem is on. The following messages will be displayed Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle In- You could lose control and have an accident.
  • Page 180: To Activate

    178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control right side of the steering wheel. System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
  • Page 181: To Set A Desired Speed

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 To Set A Desired Speed To Resume Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button button and release.
  • Page 182: To Accelerate For Passing

    180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE decrease until the button is released. Release the button On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed will be established.
  • Page 183: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — ParkSense Sensors IF EQUIPPED The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is and audible indications of the distance between the rear within the sensors’...
  • Page 184: Parksense Display

    182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the Instru- ParkSense Display ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display audible warnings to indicate the distance between the will turn ON indicating the system status.
  • Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Park Assist OFF Slow Tone The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
  • Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
  • Page 187: Enabling And Disabling Parksense

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...
  • Page 188: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System

    186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE approximately five seconds. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will display the Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” or the “SERVICE Instrument Panel” for further information. When the PARK ASSIST SYSTEM”...
  • Page 189: Cleaning The Parksense System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE Cleaning The ParkSense System Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car wash soap position and ParkSense is turned off, the instrument and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not cluster will display “PARK ASSIST OFF”...
  • Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE object as a sensor problem, causing the “SERVICE CAUTION! (Continued) PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message to be displayed in • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using the instrument cluster. ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time •...
  • Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist • Drivers must be careful when backing up even System, it is strongly recommended that the ball when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sys- mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected tem.
  • Page 192: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped

    190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear EQUIPPED camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear appears again.
  • Page 193: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
  • Page 194: Turning Parkview On Or Off - Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio

    192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting illuminates the instrument panel cupholders, two swiv- “enable rear camera in reverse” soft key and pressing the eling LED lights, flip-down sunglass storage, conversa- “save”...
  • Page 195: Courtesy/Interior Lighting

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Courtesy/Interior Lighting Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only) At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights At the front of the overhead console, a compartment is (standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn on provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses.
  • Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The door will slowly rotate to the full open position. Conversation Mirror Position NOTE: From the “conversation mirror” position, the Full Open Position door can only be closed. From this position, the door can be fully closed or, by rotating upward about 3/4 of the way and releasing, To return to the full open position, the door must first be positioned for conversation mirror use.
  • Page 197: Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped The overhead console has two sets of courtesy lights. The lights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
  • Page 198: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped

    196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE An additional LED at the front of the rear console shines Rear Console Halo Lighting down on the front foot-well area while in courtesy mode, The rear overhead console has recessed halo lighting for added convenience.
  • Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 WARNING! • Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the universal transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse”...
  • Page 200: Programming Homelink

    198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming HomeLink Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to pro- Before You Begin gram while keeping the indicator light in view. If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, •...
  • Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 • After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage This can usually be found where the hanging antenna door does not operate with HomeLink and the ga- wire is attached to the garage door opener motor. It is rage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the NOT the button normally used to open and close the garage door opener may have a rolling code.
  • Page 202: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming

    200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING Gate Operator/Canadian Programming button. The name and color of the button may vary by Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig- manufacturer. nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- mission –...
  • Page 203: Using Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indica- Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button tor light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, trained. follow these steps: If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in 1.
  • Page 204: Troubleshooting Tips

    202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when General Information the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following Troubleshooting Tips two conditions: If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here...
  • Page 205: Power Sunroof - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED will open fully, and stop automatically. This is called The power sunroof switch is located between the sun “Express Open”. During Express Open operation, any visors on the overhead console. movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
  • Page 206: Closing Sunroof - Express

    204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing Sunroof — Express sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- Press the switch forward and release it within one-half tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and second, and the sunroof will close automatically from release to Express Close.
  • Page 207: Wind Buffeting

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Wind Buffeting Ignition Off Operation Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch ears.
  • Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit (if equipped CAUTION! with an optional Smoker’s Package). • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced.
  • Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 One outlet in the removable floor console (if equipped) On vehicles equipped with the Super Console the power shares a fuse with the lower outlet in the instrument outlets are located under the retractable cover. To access panel and is also connected to the battery.
  • Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The outlet in the rear quarter panel near the liftgate and the upper outlet in the instrument panel are both con- trolled by the ignition switch. Each of these outlets can support 160 Watts (13 Amps). Do not exceed 160 Watts (13 Amps) for each of these outlets.
  • Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
  • Page 212: Power Inverter - If Equipped

    210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- sory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage. POWER INVERTER —...
  • Page 213: Cupholders

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON. other low power devices requiring power up to 150 To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings Watts.
  • Page 214: Instrument Panel Cupholders

    212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Cupholders variety of container types and sizes. Press down on the The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull-out container to engage the cupholder retention features. drawer just above the lower storage bin. Super Console —...
  • Page 215: Premium Console Cupholders - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 For rear passengers two cupholders are located in the Premium Console Cupholders — If Equipped pull-out drawer, located in the back of the Super Console. On models equipped with premium center consoles, Pull the drawer out to the first position to use the there are four cupholders located on the top of the cupholders.
  • Page 216: Interior Bottle Holders

    214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Bottle Holders There are four bottle holders located in the interior. One bottle holder is molded into each front interior door trim panels, and one bottle holder is molded into each side sliding interior door trim panel.
  • Page 217: Smoker's Package Kit - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped STORAGE With the optional authorized dealer-installed Smoker’s Glove Compartments Package Kit, a removable ash receiver is inserted into one Upper and lower glove compartments are located on the of the two cupholders in the center front instrument passenger side of the instrument panel.
  • Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Upper Glove Compartment Lower Glove Compartment To open the upper compartment, press in on the button, To open the lower compartment pull out on the release located on the left side of the upper door. The door will handle.
  • Page 219: Door Trim Panel Storage

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 Door Trim Panel Storage Front Door Storage Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets for storage. Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped The driver’s seatback has a primary storage pocket on all models and an optional secondary mesh pocket.
  • Page 220: Umbrella Holder

    218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Umbrella Holder Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded into The seat storage bins are located on the floor in front of the left front door entry scuff molding. the second row seats.
  • Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 CAUTION! NOTE: The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover. WARNING! In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched.
  • Page 222: Storage Bin Safety Warning

    220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Storage Bin Safety Warning WARNING! (Continued) Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal • Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin injury or damage to your vehicle: covers open. Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched while the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 223: Coat Hooks

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever NOTE: In the event of an individual being locked inside As a security measure, your vehicle may be built with a the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release is built into the inside of the bin by pushing on the glow-in-the-dark storage bin cover latching mechanism.
  • Page 224: Cargo Area Storage

    222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Area Storage NOTE: With all rear seats stowed or removed, 4 x 8 foot The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement sheets of building material will fit on the vehicle floor “Load To This Line”.
  • Page 225: Basic Console

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Basic Console 3. Remove the console. Basic Console features consist of the following: To Reinstall The Basic Floor Console • The basic console profile allows vehicle occupants to 1. Position the console at a slight angle (front slightly easily pass through the first row to the second.
  • Page 226: Premium Console - If Equipped

    224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Large console center storage will store headphones for WARNING! the available rear DVD entertainment system or other items In an accident, serious injury could result if the removable floor console is not properly installed. •...
  • Page 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 Position 1 shows the console closed with four cupholders Position 2 shows the raised storage tray revealing a large and a convenient storage tray. storage area below. Console Position 1 Console Position 2...
  • Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dual Storage Bins Position 4 shows the complete console in its rearmost Position 3 shows the top portion of the console in a position. Again, lifting second latch handle at the front of rearward position.
  • Page 229: Super Console - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 To Remove The Premium Floor Console 4. Push down on the rear of the console until it is seated in the rear floor bracket. 1. Pull up on the bottom release handle in the front of the console.
  • Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The super console contains a pass through storage area accessible for both the driver and front passenger. Super Console 1 — Front Sliding Tambour Door 2 — Cupholder Light Ring Front Lower Pass Through 3 —...
  • Page 231: Cargo Area Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 NOTE: The front cupholder light ring and pass through CARGO AREA FEATURES lighting is controlled by a dimming switch located on the Rechargeable Flashlight instrument panel, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the right side The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 232: Rear Window Features

    230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press in on the flashlight to release it. Three-Press Switch REAR WINDOW FEATURES Press And Release To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, Rear Window Defroster twice for low, and a third time to return to off. The rear window defroster button is located on the climate control (Mode) knob.
  • Page 233: Rear Load-Leveling System - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The CAUTION! (Continued) rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap- • Use care when washing the inside of the rear proximately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of window.
  • Page 234: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped

    232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling to complete depending on road surface conditions. If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15 hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The vehicle must be driven to reset the system.
  • Page 235: Deploying The Crossbars

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 NOTE: • Crossbars are error-proofed and cannot be deployed or stowed in the incorrect positions. • To help control wind noise, stow the crossbars in the side rails when they are not in use. Deploying the Crossbars To deploy the crossbars, completely loosen the thumb screws at both ends of the crossbar and lift the crossbar...
  • Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Bend the crossbar supports at each end and slide the thumb screw down. Deployed Position Stowed Position...
  • Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Then, position the crossbars across the roof. Make sure the directional arrows on the crossbars align with the directional arrows on the side rails. Set the NOTE: The crossbars are identical and can be placed in crossbars into the deployed positions.
  • Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Once the crossbars are set into position, tighten the Stowing the Crossbars thumb screws completely. Reverse the procedure to stow the crossbars. Crossbars are identical and can be stowed in either rail nest. Once the crossbars are stowed, tighten the thumb screws completely.
  • Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 CAUTION! • Check deployed crossbars frequently and re- tighten thumb screws as necessary. • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150 lbs (68 kg).
  • Page 240: Sun Screens - If Equipped

    238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Long loads which extend over the windshield, Cargo must be securely tied before driving your such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the large frontal area should be secured to both the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- front and rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 Sun Screen Retracted Sun Screen Extended Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen. To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab upward to Continue pulling the sun screen until the tab is near the disengage the hooks, and feed the screen back into the top of the window.
  • Page 243: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....245 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped ......265 Instrument Cluster —...
  • Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Compass / Temperature Display ..277 ▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode ..293 ▫ Customer-Programmable Features Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (System Setup) .
  • Page 245 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 ▫ CD Player ......319 iPod /USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped ..309 ▫...
  • Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Vacation/Storage ....343 ▫ Operating Tips ..... . 344 ▫...
  • Page 247: Instrument Panel Features

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Vents 5 — Upper Glove Compartment 9 — Storage Bin 13 — Hood Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Lower Glove Compartment 10 — Cup Holders 14 — Dimmer Switch 3 —...
  • Page 248: Instrument Cluster - Base

    246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE...
  • Page 249: Instrument Cluster - Premium

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
  • Page 250: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 4. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal 1. Tachometer when the turn signal lever is operated. The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear If the vehicle is driven 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn range.
  • Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 6. Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) or Electronic Message Display Area Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display — If When the appropriate conditions exist, the following Equipped odometer messages will display: Odometer door ......Door Ajar The odometer display shows the total distance the ve- gATE .
  • Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LoW tirE CHAngE OIL When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change display will toggle between LoW and tirE for three indicator system. The CHAngE OIL message will flash in cycles.
  • Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) within 10 seconds. Display — If Equipped The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you instrument cluster.
  • Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System brakes.
  • Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
  • Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL does not come on when turning the key from OFF to WARNING! ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after operating conditions.
  • Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 system. If this light remains on after several ignition 11. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles Light — If Equipped (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the trol (ESC) is off.
  • Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15. Airbag Warning Light Select (ERS) feature is active. Use the +/- selector on This light will turn on for four to eight seconds the shift lever to activate ERS. Refer to “Automatic as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first Transmission”...
  • Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 If the light remains on when the parking brake has been NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake tions.
  • Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by 19. Seat Belt Reminder Light turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/ ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap- RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight proximately two seconds.
  • Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads others could be badly burned by steam or boiling “H”...
  • Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential 24. Engine Temperature Warning Light electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If This light warns of an overheated engine condi- the charging system light remains on, it means that the tion.
  • Page 263: Compass Mini-Trip Computer (Cmtc)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 25. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) — This light informs you of a problem with the IF EQUIPPED Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The NOTE: light will come on when the ignition is first •...
  • Page 264: Cmtc Reset Buttons

    262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The system will display the last known outside When the appropriate conditions exist, the following temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to messages will display: be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- NE .
  • Page 265: Compass/Temperature Display

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 • Magnetic and battery powered devices, (such as cell Trip A Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last phones, iPod’s, radar detectors, PDA’s and laptops) reset. should be kept away from the top of the instrument panel.
  • Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To Set The Variance 2. Press and hold the RESET button (for approximately Start the engine and leave the transmission gear selector 10 seconds) until the current variance zone number is lever in the PARK position. Press and hold the CMTC displayed.
  • Page 267: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system conveniently allows the driver to select a (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED variety of useful information by pressing the switches The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the following: instrument cluster.
  • Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units, System Setup) and sub menus.
  • Page 269: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 • Remote start active — Push Start Button BACK Button Press the BACK button to scroll back to a • Remote start active — Key to Run previous menu or sub menu. • Wrong Key •...
  • Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Service TPM System (refer to “Tire Pressure Monitor- • Blind Spot System Off — This message is displayed ing System” in “Starting And Operating”) when the ignition is turned to ON to indicate the Blind Spot System has been turned off.
  • Page 271 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 • Electronic Speed Control SET EVIC White Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- This light will turn on when the electronic tales. These telltales include: speed control is SET. For further information, refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
  • Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Pressure Warning Light to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The light should turn on momentarily when the engine A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap is started.
  • Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging If the light remains lit with the engine running, your system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho- rized dealer. rized dealer for service as soon as possible.
  • Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- WARNING! hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is service.
  • Page 275: Fuel Economy

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 Unless reset, this message will continue to display each the SELECT button. Press and release the UP/DOWN time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN buttons until one of the following Fuel Economy func- position.
  • Page 276: Vehicle Speed

    274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL history information will be erased, and the averaging will determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous continue from the last fuel average reading before the and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel reset.
  • Page 277: Trip Info

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 current speed in mph or km/h. Pressing the SELECT Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the button a second time will toggle the unit of measure Trip Computer functions. between mph or km/h The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- NOTE: Changing the unit of measure in the Vehicle tion:...
  • Page 278: Units

    276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To Reset The Display Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle displayed. Press and release the SELECT button once to Info”...
  • Page 279: Compass / Temperature Display

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 Compass / Temperature Display metallic objects) until the CAL indicator displayed in the The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally. facing. The EVIC will display one of eight compass NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and readings and the outside temperature.
  • Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Press and release the SELECT button to start the Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass calibration. The “CAL” indicator will be displayed in the module is located, and it can cause interference with the EVIC.
  • Page 281: Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set- (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached, tings displays in the EVIC. then press the SELECT button. Use the Step button to display one of the following 3.
  • Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL (18 km/h). The system can be enabled with Sound Only, Remote Unlock Sequence Sound and Display, or turned OFF through the EVIC. To When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s make your selection, press and release the SELECT door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless button until a check-mark appears next to the feature Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button.
  • Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 position using the door mounted switch. To make your without the sound horn on lock feature selected. To make selection, press and release the SELECT button until a your selection, press and release the SELECT button until check-mark appears next to the feature showing the a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed,...
  • Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the feature showing the system has been activated or the Tilt Mirror In Reverse check-mark is removed, showing the system has been When this feature is selected and the vehicle is placed in deactivated. When the system is deactivated, the system a reverse gear, the driver’s side mirror will tilt downward reverts to the standard intermittent wiper operation.
  • Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button alert in the outside mirrors. The Blind Spot Alert feature until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing can be activated in “Blind Spot Alert Lights/CHM” that setting has been selected.
  • Page 286: Media Center 730N/430/430N

    284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Flashers with Sliding Door MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/ When this feature is selected the signal lamps activate RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED when power or manual sliding doors are in operation, NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side signaling other drivers that someone may be exiting or of the unit’s faceplate.
  • Page 287: Media Center 130 (Sales Code Res)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC side of the radio faceplate. position to operate the radio.
  • Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch knob to save time change.
  • Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second AM/FM Button time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the SET/RND Button —...
  • Page 290: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact pressing the pushbutton twice.
  • Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
  • Page 292: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Notes on Playing MP3 Files Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or file recording media and formats are limited.
  • Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 • Maximum number of files: 255 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in names and folder names is limited.
  • Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification quency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,...
  • Page 295: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which (SALES CODE RES+RSC) allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s side of the radio faceplate.
  • Page 296: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode

    294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or another selection.
  • Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes (if equipped).
  • Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
  • Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 MUSIC TYPE Button Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Information Inform mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Jazz Jazz or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five News News seconds will allow the program format type to be se-...
  • Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set Program Type 16-Digit Character Display the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust Top 40 Top 40 the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL Weather Weather control knob.
  • Page 301: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
  • Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. and begin to play when you insert the disc.
  • Page 303: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD and MP3 modes. Random Play.
  • Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. character extension) When reading discs recorded using formats other than •...
  • Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the supported. following table are supported. In addition, variable bit Playback of MP3 Files rates (VBR) are also supported.
  • Page 306: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

    304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a time priority mode. single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or before writing to the disc.
  • Page 307: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the System Activation AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you down. may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory-installed satellite TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) radio system in your vehicle.
  • Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly ESN/SID Access on or above the antenna. With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll Reception Quality...
  • Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia INFO Button (Satellite) Mode Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or able).
  • Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE Button SETUP Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button following items: or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five •...
  • Page 311: Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by iPod /USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display REL/RET radios only with Uconnect™.
  • Page 312: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device

    310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate Uconnect™ Multimedia radio User’s Manual for iPod or external USB device support capability. • Connecting an iPod or consumer electronic audio device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the iPod /MP3 control feature to control the connected device.
  • Page 313: Using This Feature

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • The audio device battery charges when plugged into NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis- charged, it may not communicate with the iPod /USB/ the USB/AUX connector (if supported by the specific MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained.
  • Page 314: Play Mode

    312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Jump forward in the current track by pressing and Play Mode When switched to iPod /USB/MP3 control mode, the holding the FF >> button. iPod or external USB device automatically starts Play • A single press backward << RW or forward FF >> will mode.
  • Page 315: List Or Browse Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 • Pressing the REPEAT button will change the audio List Or Browse Mode device mode to repeat the current playing track or During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described press the VR button and say Repeat ON or Repeat below, will bring up List mode.
  • Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • During all List modes, the iPod displays all lists in • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the list on the top line and the first item in that list on bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backwards the second line.
  • Page 317: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) CAUTION! Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the • Leaving the iPod or external USB device (or any Uconnect™ phone system. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in Controlling BTSA using Radio Buttons extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or To get into the BTSA mode, press either “AUX”...
  • Page 318: Video Entertainment System (Ves)™ - If Equipped

    316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — Setup , then Select Audio Devices . IF EQUIPPED The optional Video Entertainment System (VES)™ is 3. Say name of the audio device or ask Uconnect™ available with: phone system to list audio devices.
  • Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 • Video and audio input jacks available in rear seating area • Ten different medias to choose from in each screen (AM, FM, Sirius Radio, Sirius Backseat TV™, DVD1, DVD2, Hard Disc Drive (HDD), AUX in radio, AUX1, AUX2) The LCD screen(s) are located in the overhead compart- ment console.
  • Page 320: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped

    318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED VES™ Remote Control Location NOTE: Refer to the “Uconnect™ Multimedia” section of Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further Remote Sound System Controls details. (Back View Of Steering Wheel)
  • Page 321: Radio Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 The remote sound system controls are located on the rear Radio Operation surface of the steering wheel, at the three and nine Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next o’clock positions. listenable station, and pressing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listenable station.
  • Page 322: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance

    320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective precautions: coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding.
  • Page 323: Climate Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 CLIMATE CONTROLS The Climate Control system allows you to regulate the temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the instrument panel, below the radio. Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System — If Equipped The controls for the manual system in this vehicle contain a series of outer rotary dials and inner push knobs.
  • Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Front Blower Control 4. Mix Mode Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced Air is directed through the floor, defrost and side through the system in any mode you select. The blower window demist outlets.
  • Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 6. Electronic Rear Window Defrost CAUTION! Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate the heating elements: when the rear window defroster is on.
  • Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Recirculation Control Button because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. For Press this button to choose between outside air maximum defogging, select the outside air position. intake or recirculation of the air inside the •...
  • Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the 11. Panel Mode Button condenser, reducing air conditioning performance. Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted for direction, 9.
  • Page 328: Three-Zone Temperature Control - If Equipped

    326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Three-Zone Temperature Control — If Equipped With the Three-Zone Temperature Control system, each front seat occupant can independently control the Heat- ing, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning operations coming from the outlets on their side of the vehicle. The primary control for the rear blower is on the front climate control unit located on the instrument panel.
  • Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 2. Rear Blower Control — If Equipped 4. Rear Temperature Control — If Equipped Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced Provides temperature control for the rear cabin. Turn left through the rear system in any mode you select. The rear for cooler or right for warmer temperature settings in the blower speed increases as you move the control to the rear cabin.
  • Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Front Defrost Mode NOTE: • You can turn off the heated mirror feature at anytime Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use DEFROST mode with by pressing the rear window defroster switch a second maximum blower and temperature settings for best time.
  • Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) • If the RECIRCULATION button is pressed when the • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra- system is in MIX, DEFROST, or FLOOR mode the sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the RECIRCULATION LED indicator will flash 3 times to window.
  • Page 332: Rear Manual Climate Control - If Equipped

    330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button NOTE: There is a difference in temperature (in any Press and release to change the current setting. conditions other than full cold or full hot), between the The indicator illuminates when ON. upper and lower outlets for added comfort.
  • Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 The rear blower and temperature controls for the rear Rear Blower Control seat passengers are located in the headliner, near the The primary control for the rear blower is on the front center of the vehicle. climate control unit, located on the instrument panel.
  • Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When rear controls are locked by the front system, the CAUTION! lock symbol on the temperature knob is illuminated, and the rear overhead adjustments are inoperable. Interior air enters the Rear Manual Climate Control system through an intake grille, located in the right Rear Mode Control side trim panel behind the third row seats.
  • Page 335: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 Floor Mode The Three-Zone ATC System automatically maintains the Air comes from the floor outlets. interior comfort level desired by the driver and all passen- gers. The system automatically adjusts the air temperature, the airflow volume, amount of outside air recirculation and Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —...
  • Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button 6. Right Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning This display shows the temperature setting for the right (A/C) setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. front seat occupant.
  • Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 10. Rear Control Button 14. Blower Control Provides toggle operation between front control screen There are seven blower speeds, the blower speed in- and rear control screen. Push the button to activate the creases as you move the control to the right from the rear climate control screen and allow the front seat lowest blower setting.
  • Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 18. SYNC Button desired temperature is displayed, the system will achieve Press and release to control the temperature setting for and automatically maintain that comfort level. both zones from the driver temperature control. 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is 19.
  • Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 To provide you with maximum comfort in the automatic There are seven fixed blower speeds. mode, during cold start-ups, the blower fan will remain Use the outer dial control to regulate on low until the engine warms up. The fan will engage the amount of air forced through the immediately if the DEFROST mode is selected, or by system in any mode you select.
  • Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Panel Mode Floor Mode Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of panel. These outlets can be adjusted for direction, air is directed through the defrost and side window and turned on or off to control airflow.
  • Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Air Conditioning (A/C) Recirculation Control The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator When outside air contains smoke, odors, or to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, system.
  • Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped The rear ATC system has floor air outlets at the rear of the right side sliding door, and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position. The system provides heated air through the floor outlets or cool, dehumidified air through the headliner outlets.
  • Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 2. Rotate the Rear Blower, Rear Temperature and the customer-programmable feature. Refer to the “Elec- Rear Mode Control knobs to suit your comfort needs. tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer- Programmable Features” in this Section. 3.
  • Page 344: Summer Operation

    342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Temperature Control Headliner Mode To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each of rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to lower these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the temperature, and clockwise to increase the tempera- the flow of air.
  • Page 345: Winter Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect fresh air with the blower setting on high. This will ensure against engine overheating. A solution of 50% ethylene adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility glycol antifreeze coolant and 50% water is recommended. of compressor damage when the system is started again.
  • Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips A/C Air Filter— If Equipped On vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Con- trol (ATC), the climate control system filters out dust and pollen from the air. Refer to “Air Conditioning” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for filter replacement instructions.
  • Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....349 Automatic Transmission ....352 ▫...
  • Page 348 346 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving Through Water ....361 Tire Safety Information ....374 ▫...
  • Page 349 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 ▫ Full Size Spare – If Equipped ... . 389 Fuel Requirements ..... 405 ▫...
  • Page 350 348 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ... 415 Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles ..412 Vehicle Loading .
  • Page 351: Starting Procedures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 349 STARTING PROCEDURES Normal Starting Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the 1. Do not press the accelerator. inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat 2.
  • Page 352: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or -29°C)

    350 STARTING AND OPERATING Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or –29°C) WARNING! (Continued) Follow the same instructions in the “Normal Starting” • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get procedure. it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of transmission cannot be started this way.
  • Page 353: After Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 351 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits To prevent damage to the starter, DO NOT crank the quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a engine for more than 15–second intervals at one time.
  • Page 354: Automatic Transmission

    352 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! CAUTION! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, ing precautions are not observed: the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in •...
  • Page 355: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 353 This system prevents the key fob from being removed Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode unless the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents moving The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehi- the shift lever out of PARK, unless the key fob is in the cle’s overall fuel economy during normal driving condi- ACC/ON position, and the brake pedal is pressed.
  • Page 356: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission

    354 STARTING AND OPERATING When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the Six-Speed Automatic Transmission vehicle control systems will be able to change the follow- NOTE: Under extreme cold temperatures (-10°F (-23°C) ing: and when in DRIVE, transmission operation may be •...
  • Page 357: Gear Ranges

    STARTING AND OPERATING 355 (ERS) shift control (refer to “Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation” in this section). Moving the lever to the left or right (–/ +) while in the DRIVE position will select the highest available transmission gear, and will display that gear in the instrument cluster as 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
  • Page 358 356 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in the WARNING! (Continued) PARK position first, and then apply the parking brake. • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking those in and near the vehicle.
  • Page 359 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 The following indicators should be used to ensure that REVERSE you have placed the shift lever into the PARK position: This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete •...
  • Page 360 358 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE never shift above third gear, but can shift down into This range should be used for most city and highway second or first gear automatically, when needed. driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts, downshifts, Switching from ERS to DRIVE can be done at any vehicle and best fuel economy.
  • Page 361 STARTING AND OPERATING 359 In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission Odometer can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the Screen Display following steps: Actual Gear(s) Allowed 1. Stop the vehicle. NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum 2.
  • Page 362: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    360 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Acceleration layer of water to build up between the tire and road Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- surface.
  • Page 363: Driving Through Water

    STARTING AND OPERATING 361 DRIVING THROUGH WATER Shallow Standing Water Driving through water more than a few inches/ Although your vehicle is capable of driving through centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure shallow standing water, consider the following Caution safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
  • Page 364 362 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
  • Page 365: Power Steering

    STARTING AND OPERATING 363 • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer- POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time. vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering in tight spaces.
  • Page 366: Power Steering Fluid Check

    364 STARTING AND OPERATING Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are with the engine off to prevent injury from moving apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
  • Page 367 STARTING AND OPERATING 365 The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the When the parking brake is applied with the ignition lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully.
  • Page 368 366 STARTING AND OPERATING difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking WARNING! (Continued) brake should always be applied whenever the driver is • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- not in the vehicle. ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or injury.
  • Page 369: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 367 • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased of the stop vehicle stability and brake performance under most WARNING! braking conditions.
  • Page 370: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light

    368 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) The “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” moni- • The Anti-Lock Brake System cannot prevent colli- tors the anti-lock brake system. The light will sions, including those resulting from excessive come on when the ignition switch is turned to speed in turns, following another vehicle too the ON position and may stay on for as long as closely, or hydroplaning.
  • Page 371: Electronic Brake Control System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 369 If both the “Brake Warning Light” and the “Anti-Lock wheel(s) and engine power is reduced, to provide en- Brake Warning Light” remain on, the ABS and Electronic hanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the TCS Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not function- functions similarly to a limited-slip differential, and ing.
  • Page 372: Brake Assist System (Bas)

    370 STARTING AND OPERATING brakes. This can help reduce braking distances. The BAS WARNING! complements the ABS. Applying the brakes very quickly • The TCS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the benefit of the system, you must apply continuous braking pressure ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase during the stopping sequence.
  • Page 373: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 371 the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appro- WARNING! (Continued) priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or • The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must understeer condition. never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous •...
  • Page 374 372 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Partial Off WARNING! (Continued) This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESC • The capabilities of an ESC-equipped vehicle must Off” switch. never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous When in the “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESC, manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety except for the “limited slip”...
  • Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 NOTE: Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a • To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at...
  • Page 376: Tire Safety Information

    374 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 377 STARTING AND OPERATING 375 • LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- letters “LT”...
  • Page 378 376 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 = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
  • Page 379 STARTING AND OPERATING 377 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 380: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    378 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
  • Page 381: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    STARTING AND OPERATING 379 Tire Terminology and Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold Tire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
  • Page 382: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    380 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location...
  • Page 383 STARTING AND OPERATING 381 NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, This placard tells you important information about gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear the: axles must not be exceeded. For further information on 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to 2) total weight your vehicle can carry “Vehicle Loading”...
  • Page 384 382 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available 3.
  • Page 385 STARTING AND OPERATING 383...
  • Page 386: Tires - General Information

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

    STARTING AND OPERATING 385 Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar. hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to The tire pressure should be checked and adjusted, and the right or left.
  • Page 388: Tire Pressures For High-Speed Operation

    386 STARTING AND OPERATING is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than during operation. Do not reduce this normal pressure 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three-hour period.
  • Page 389: Radial-Ply Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in WARNING! the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs. High-speed driving, with your vehicle at or above maximum load, is dangerous. The added strain on Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and your tires could cause them to fail.
  • Page 390: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped

    388 STARTING AND OPERATING with one of the following types of non-matching tempo- Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T” rary use spares; compact, full size, or limited-use. or “S” preceding the size designation. Example: T145/ 80D18 103M. Do not install more than one non-matching temporary use spare tire/wheel on the vehicle at any given time.
  • Page 391: Full Size Spare - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 389 your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the WARNING! original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than Limited-Use Spare –...
  • Page 392: Tire Spinning

    390 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In WARNING! Emergencies” for further information. Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- WARNING! stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the •...
  • Page 393: Life Of Tire

    STARTING AND OPERATING 391 Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors, including, but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven WARNING! The tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread.
  • Page 394: Replacement Tires

    392 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Tires WARNING! The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- that specified for your vehicle.
  • Page 395: Tire Chains

    STARTING AND OPERATING 393 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire following precautions: failure and loss of vehicle control. •...
  • Page 396: Snow Tires

    394 STARTING AND OPERATING SNOW TIRES CAUTION! (Continued) Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires • Install chains on the front wheels as tightly as during the winter. All season tires satisfy this require- possible and then retighten after driving about ment can be identified by the M+S designation on the tire 0.5 mile (0.8 km).
  • Page 397: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    STARTING AND OPERATING 395 poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern checked before using these tire types. does not apply to some directional tires that must not be reversed.
  • Page 398: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

    396 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning based on the cold inflation tire pressure requirements threshold for any reason, including low temperature found on the tire placard located on the driver’s-side...
  • Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) tire pressure of • The TPMS has been optimized for the original 35 psi (241 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 30 psi (207 kPa), a equipment tires and wheels.
  • Page 400: Base System

    398 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire the tire.
  • Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Tire Pressure The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash Warnings on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound will illuminate in the instrument cluster, a a chime.
  • Page 402: Premium System - If Equipped

    400 STARTING AND OPERATING Vehicles with Compact Spare 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare 1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a tire, the TPMS will automatically update, and the “Tire TPMS sensor.
  • Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 The Premium TPMS consists of the following compo- nents: • Receiver Module • Four TPMS Sensors • Various TPMS messages, which display in the Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and graph- ics displaying tire pressures •...
  • Page 404 402 STARTING AND OPERATING the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will extin- guish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been re- ceived. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information.
  • Page 405 STARTING AND OPERATING 403 message will not be present, and a pressure value will be message is then followed by a graphic display with displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pres- any of the following scenarios: sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors but they may not be in the correct vehicle position.
  • Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure 15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale value instead of dashes (- -), as long no tire pressure is Light”...
  • Page 407: Fuel Requirements

    STARTING AND OPERATING 405 The tire pressure sensors are regulated under one of the required. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such following licenses: as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi- ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before considering service for the vehicle.
  • Page 408: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends

    406 STARTING AND OPERATING The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- Problems that result from using gasoline containing line. Properly blended reformulated gasoline will pro- Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% Ethanol vide excellent performance and durability of engine and are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may fuel system components.
  • Page 409: Mmt In Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 407 To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline E-85 perform the following: without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, •...
  • Page 410: Fuel System Cautions

    408 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentra- performance: tions of methanol.
  • Page 411: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    STARTING AND OPERATING 409 Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper WARNING! maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mal conditions repaired promptly.
  • Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING the other sections of this manual for information on CAUTION! features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline-only powered vehicles. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge...
  • Page 413: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 411 Ethanol Fuel (E-85) When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and • you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less 15% unleaded gasoline. than 1/4 full •...
  • Page 414: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles

    412 STARTING AND OPERATING • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully Starting compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C).
  • Page 415: Replacement Parts

    STARTING AND OPERATING 413 Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- left side of the vehicle.
  • Page 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened WARNING! while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door.
  • Page 417: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    STARTING AND OPERATING 415 • If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL may VEHICLE LOADING come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- the vehicle is refueled. istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar.
  • Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) WARNING! • Type of Vehicle Because the front wheels drive and steer the vehicle, • Month, Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR.
  • Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 Curb Weight Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight separately. It is important that you distribute the load of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full evenly over the front and rear axles.
  • Page 420: Trailer Towing

    418 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions CAUTION! The following trailer towing-related definitions will as- sist you in understanding the following information: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
  • Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Trailer Tongue Weight (TW) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle The TW is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball and trailer when weighed in combination. by the trailer.
  • Page 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Carrying Hitch equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier tongue A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weights (TW), and may be required depending on vehicle weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or and trailer configuration/loading to comply with gross some other connecting point of the vehicle.
  • Page 423 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 Without Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct)
  • Page 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow, and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. TRAILER HITCH CLASSIFICATIONS Max.
  • Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. GCWR (Gross Com- Max. GTW (Gross Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. Tongue Wt. bined Wt. Rating) Trailer Wt.) Up to 2 persons &...
  • Page 426 424 STARTING AND OPERATING GCWR (Gross Com- Max. GTW (Gross Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. Tongue Wt. bined Wt. Rating) Trailer Wt.) Up to 2 persons & 8,750 lbs (3 969 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) Luggage 3,600 lbs 360 lbs (163 kg) (1 633 kg)* 3 to 5 persons &...
  • Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer. Consider the following items when computing the Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: many trailer collisions.
  • Page 428 426 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements WARNING! To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- train components, the following guidelines are recom- Improper towing can lead to a injury collision. Fol- mended: low these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: CAUTION! •...
  • Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your 3. GAWR vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to 4. Trailer tongue weight rating for that trailer hitch. the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. (This requirement may limit the ability to always Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and achieve the 10% to 15% range of trailer tongue weight...
  • Page 430 428 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General required when towing a trailer with electronically Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the actuated brakes.
  • Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights and Wiring WARNING! Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety.
  • Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following four-pin connector and seven-pin connector illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 —...
  • Page 433: Towing Tips

    STARTING AND OPERATING 431 Towing Tips NOTE: • Check the automatic transmission fluid level before Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy towing. traffic. • The transmission is sealed and requires an authorized Automatic Transmission dealer to check the transmission fluid.
  • Page 434: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    432 STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System RECREATIONAL TOWING To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) heating, take the following actions: CAUTION! • City Driving When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans- Towing this vehicle behind another vehicle (flat- mission into NEUTRAL but do not increase engine idle towing with all four wheels on the ground) is not speed.
  • Page 435: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Secure The Spare Tire ....446 Hazard Warning Flashers ....434 If Your Engine Overheats .
  • 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 in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the center of the instrument panel above the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
  • 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 temperature gauge reads “H”, pull • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the over and stop the vehicle.
  • Page 438: Jack Location

    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: Spare Tire Removal

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 437 Spare Tire Removal NOTE: The base console, if equipped, must be removed The spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located to raise and lower the spare tire. Refer to “Console under the center of the vehicle between the front doors by Features”...
  • Page 440: Jacking Instructions

    438 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle WARNING! when the vehicle is being jacked. Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the Jacking Instructions vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack WARNING! or changing the wheel.
  • Page 441 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 439 WARNING! (Continued) • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack. • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. Jack Warning Label • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. •...
  • Page 442 440 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES configuration in tool graphics. Rotate the nut to the left CAUTION! until the winch mechanism stops turning freely. This will allow enough slack in the cable to allow you to pull the The winch mechanism is designed for use with the spare tire out from under the vehicle.
  • Page 443 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 441 WARNING! Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
  • Page 444 442 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If either front tire is flat, it may be necessary to 4. When the compact spare tire/cover assembly is clear jack up the vehicle to remove the compact spare tire/ of the vehicle, stand the tire/cover assembly upright and cover assembly from under the vehicle.
  • Page 445 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 443 5. There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the vehicle body. These locations are on the sill flange of the vehicle body. NOTE: • Rear jack locations are between a pair of down-facing tabs on the sill flange of the vehicle side body.
  • Page 446 444 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Place the wrench on the jack screw and turn to the 8. Remove the wheel lug nuts, for vehicles with wheel right until the jack head is properly engaged in the covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand. Do not described location.
  • Page 447: Wheel Nuts

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 445 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the 13. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire left. cover assembly. in the rear cargo area. Do not stow the deflated tire in the spare tire location. Have the full- 11.
  • Page 448: Secure The Spare Tire

    446 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES of operation, and after each time a tire is changed, to WARNING! allow the wheel nuts to become properly set. All nuts should first be firmly seated against the wheel. The nuts A loose compact spare tire/cover assembly, thrown should then be tightened to recommended torque.
  • Page 449 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 447 3. Turn the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is WARNING! down, and place the tire into the spare tire/cover assem- bly. Slide the wheel spacer through the center of the Verify that both retainer tabs of the wheel spacer wheel and spare tire/cover assembly, so that the two have been properly extended through the center of retainer tabs snap out and engage the spare tire cover on...
  • Page 450: Jump-Starting Procedure

    448 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed specifically to Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any stow a compact spare tire only. Do not attempt to use other booster source with a system voltage greater the winch to stow the full size flat tire, or any other than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, full-size tire.
  • Page 451: Preparations For Jump-Start

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 449 Preparations For Jump-Start WARNING! The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- the engine compartment. ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on.
  • Page 452: Jump-Starting Procedure

    450 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
  • Page 453 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 451 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper WARNING! cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable discharged battery.
  • Page 454: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    452 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when starting If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to can often be moved by a rocking motion.
  • Page 455: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 453 2. Remove the shift lever override access cover located WARNING! near the top right of the shift lever in the instrument panel. Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires.
  • Page 456: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    454 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position 6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. without starting the engine. 7. The vehicle may then be started in the NEUTRAL 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. position.
  • Page 457 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 455 Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! (Continued) damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other • When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do equipment designed for the purpose, following equip- not attach to front or rear suspension components.
  • Page 458: Without The Ignition Key

    456 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • The distance to be traveled must not exceed 15 miles Without The Ignition Key (24 km). Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position. Flatbed towing is •...
  • Page 459: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... 466 Engine Compartment – 3.6L ....459 ▫...
  • Page 460 458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Automatic Transmission ....483 ▫ Fog Lamps ......500 ▫...
  • Page 461: Engine Compartment - 3.6L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.6L 1 — Air Filter 6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Battery 9 —...
  • Page 462: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    460 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 the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
  • Page 463: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in ”Un- For states that require an Inspection and Mainte- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction tion. Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is heard. Indicator Light (MIL)”...
  • Page 464 462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your this test over. authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, 3.
  • Page 465: Replacement Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 REPLACEMENT PARTS WARNING! Use of genuine MOPAR parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- You can be badly injured working on or around a sure the designed performance. Damage or failures motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you caused by the use of non-MOPAR parts for maintenance have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
  • Page 466: Engine Oil

    464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil CAUTION! • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- Checking Oil Level To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must form repairs and service when necessary could be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at result in more costly repairs, damage to other regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
  • Page 467 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil CAUTION! Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration, or been certified by the American loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. Petroleum Institute (API).
  • Page 468: Engine Oil Filter

    466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) Materials Added to Engine Oil SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to starting and vehicle fuel economy.
  • Page 469: Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 Engine Oil Filter Selection WARNING! The manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high provide a measure of protection in the case of engine quality filters should be used to assure most efficient backfire.
  • Page 470: Exhaust System

    468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
  • Page 471 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
  • Page 472: Maintenance-Free Battery

    470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- WARNING! age: • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
  • Page 473: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • It is essential when replacing the cables on the should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should battery that the positive cable is attached to the include cleaning of the condenser fins and a system positive post and the negative cable is attached to...
  • Page 474 472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling WARNING! R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning tioning system.
  • Page 475 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 WARNING! Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is operating or personal injury may result. The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re- place the filter: 1.
  • Page 476: Body Lubrication

    474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE hood latching components to ensure proper function. CAUTION! When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to 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 WARNING! the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- must be exercised when filling or working around ing on geographical area and frequency of use.
  • Page 478: Cooling System

    476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of WARNING! the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden •...
  • Page 479 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 Cooling System – Drain, Flush, and Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a specified Hybrid Organic Additive Technology reliable cooling system cleaner.
  • Page 480 478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34°F ( 37°C) are intervals.
  • Page 481 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 Cooling System Pressure Cap WARNING! (Continued) The cap must be fully tightened to prevent the loss of • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine specified for your vehicle.
  • Page 482 480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE engine cold, the level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high the coolant recovery bottle should be between the ranges humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- indicated on the bottle.
  • Page 483: Brakes

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at Brakes 50% HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) (minimum) In order to assure brake system performance, all brake and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of system components should be inspected periodically. your engine, which contains aluminum components.
  • Page 484 482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main- when performing underhood services, or immediately if taining Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 485: Automatic Transmission

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could has been in a tightly closed container.
  • Page 486 484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Selection of Lubricant CAUTION! It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- mance. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended trans- turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration mission fluid.
  • Page 487: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion CAUTION! Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- graphic locations and usage.
  • Page 488 486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR The most common causes are: Cleaner Wax or equivalent to remove road film, stains • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to •...
  • Page 489 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider Special Care mud or stone shields behind each wheel. • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive • Use MOPAR near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once Touch Up Paint or equivalent on a month.
  • Page 490 488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – Interior Care If Equipped Instrument Panel Surfaces Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, ner: which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not •...
  • Page 491 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular Cleaning Headlights cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lightweight can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass head- and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
  • Page 492: Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders

    490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rear window equipped with electric defrosters or the Seat Belt Maintenance right rear quarter window equipped with the radio Do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with chemical antenna. Do not use scrapers or other sharp instruments solvents or abrasive cleaners.
  • Page 493: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 Soak the liner in a mixture of medium hot tap water and This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. A one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap. Let soak for label that identifies each component may be printed or approximately 30 minutes.
  • Page 494 492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Mini- CAUTION! Cavity Description Fuse Fuse • When installing the Totally Integrated Power 40 Amp — Power Folding Seat Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is Green properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to 30 Amp —...
  • Page 495 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 40 Amp — Power Memory 30 Amp — Front Blower Green Seat – If Equipped Pink 40 Amp — Partial Zero Emis- 40 Amp —...
  • Page 496 494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — — — — 15 Amp Ignition Off Draw — Blue Video System, Satel- — 20 Amp Spare Fuse lite Radio, DVD, Yellow Hands-Free Module, —...
  • Page 497 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Spare Fuse — 15 Amp Right Tail/Park/Run Yellow Blue Lamp — 20 Amp Rear View Mirror, — 25 Amp Automatic Shutdown Yellow Instrument Cluster, Natural...
  • Page 498 496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Fuel Pump, Diesel — 15 Amp Rear Wiper Module, Yellow Lift Pump – Export Blue Power Folding Mirror, Only J1962 Diagnostic Feed —...
  • Page 499 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Park Assist, Heater — 10 Amp Antilock Brakes, Sta- Climate Control Sys- bility Control System, tem Module, Head- Stop Lamp Switch, lamp Wash, Compass, Fuel Pump Rly Hi IR Sensor, Rear Cam-...
  • Page 500: Vehicle Storage

    498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE steering column. If you experience temporary or perma- REPLACEMENT BULBS nent loss of these systems, see your authorized dealer for service. LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb Number Center & Rear Dome Lamp ....578 VEHICLE STORAGE Center &...
  • Page 501: Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 2. Slide the red lock tab rearward on the connector, then LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number depress the tab and remove the connector from the bulb. Headlamp ......H13 Fog Lamp –...
  • Page 502: Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps

    500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps CAUTION! 1. Raise the hood to access the rear of the headlamp Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil housing. contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the 2. Twist the turn signal socket and remove from the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the headlamp housing, then pull the bulb out.
  • Page 503: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 2. Remove the tail lamp assembly by removing the two NOTE: • If a screwdriver is used, make sure a soft material is screws from the inboard side. Use a fiber stick or similar tool to gently pry the light on the outboard side to placed between the vehicle body and tool so not to disengage the two ball studs.
  • Page 504: License Lamp

    502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE License Lamp 2. Twist and remove the socket from the lamp assembly The license plate lamp is located under the tailgate light and pull the bulb out to remove. bar and above the license plate. 3. Push the bulb into the socket, twist the socket into the 1.
  • Page 505: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT Engine Coolant (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Engine Oil Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
  • Page 506: Chassis

    504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed Automatic Transmission ATF+4 product. MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3 Brake Master Cylinder brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
  • Page 507 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....506 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..508...
  • Page 508 506 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this equipped vehicles, Oil Change Required will be dis- manual must be done at the times or mileages specified played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best indicating that an oil change is necessary.
  • Page 509 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 507 • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals At Each Stop For Fuel exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, which- • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a ever comes first. fully warmed engine is shut OFF.
  • Page 510 508 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • Open the left and right door (slowly) and inspect for Once A Month excessive dirt. If noise exist wipe clean and apply • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or krytox lube to the door rollers. damage.
  • Page 511 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 509 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 512: Service Schedule

    510 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 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, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 513 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 511 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 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, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 514 512 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 64,000 Miles (104,000 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, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 515 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 513 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 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, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 516 514 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 517 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 515 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 518 516 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 519 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 517 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 520 518 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 152,000 miles (247 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
  • Page 521 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 519 † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
  • Page 523: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......523 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
  • Page 524 522 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 529 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......529 ▫...
  • Page 525: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 523 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
  • Page 526: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center

    524 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 423–6343 •...
  • Page 527: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 525 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
  • Page 528: Warranty Information

    526 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
  • Page 529: In Canada

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 527 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
  • Page 530 528 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the information that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles.
  • Page 531 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 529 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
  • Page 532 530 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
  • Page 533 INDEX...
  • Page 534 532 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..478 Airbag Maintenance ..... . . 83 Adding Fuel .
  • Page 535 INDEX 533 Automatic Transaxle ..... . 352 Blind Spot Monitoring ....116 Adding Fluid .
  • Page 536 534 INDEX Caps, Filler Checks, Safety ......100 Fuel ....... 413 Child Restraint .
  • Page 537 INDEX 535 Connector Pressure Cap ......479 UCI ....... . 309 Radiator Cap .
  • Page 538 536 INDEX Disposal Electronic Brake Control System ... . . 369 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ....479 Brake Assist System .
  • Page 539 INDEX 537 Coolant (Antifreeze) ....503 Exhaust System ..... . 101,468 Cooling .
  • Page 540 538 INDEX Flexible Fuel Vehicles Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating ... 138 Cruising Range ..... . . 412 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .
  • Page 541 INDEX 539 Tank Capacity ......502 Gearshift ......355 Fuel Optimizer .
  • Page 542 540 INDEX Washers ......167 Inside Rearview Mirror ....111 Heated Mirrors .
  • Page 543 INDEX 541 Keys ....... . . 12 Battery Saver ......168 Brake Assist Warning .
  • Page 544 542 INDEX License ......502 Voltage ......259 Lights On Reminder .
  • Page 545 INDEX 543 Map/Reading Lights ..... 193 MTBE/ETBE ......406 Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .
  • Page 546 544 INDEX Materials Added to ..... 466 Pets, Transporting ......96 Recommendation .
  • Page 547 INDEX 545 Pretensioners Reminder, Seat Belt ..... . . 69 Seat Belts ......65 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .
  • Page 548 546 INDEX Safety Defects, Reporting ....526 Seats ....... . . 125 Safety Information, Tire .
  • Page 549 INDEX 547 Settings, Personal ......279 Steering Shift Lever Override ..... . 453 Power .
  • Page 550 548 INDEX Tachometer ......248 Inflation Pressures ..... 385 Telescoping Steering Column .
  • Page 551 INDEX 549 Guide ......423 Fluid ......484,504 Recreational .
  • Page 552 550 INDEX Vanity Mirrors ......116 Water Variance, Compass ....263,278 Driving Through .
  • Page 553 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
  • Page 554 Chrysler Group LLC Third Edition 11Y532-126-AC Printed in U.S.A.

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