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Page 1 Liberty 2 0 1 0 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
Page 2: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 4: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....7 Rollover Warning .
Page 5: 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 your workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all satisfaction.
Page 6: How To Use This Manual
INTRODUCTION 5 control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two injury.
Page 7 6 INTRODUCTION...
Page 8: Warnings And Cautions
INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident 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
8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Page 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Arm The System ....18 A Word About Your Keys ....12 ▫...
Page 11 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....24 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . . 38 ▫...
Page 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ..... 56 ▫ Transporting Passengers ....85 ▫...
Page 13: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These either side up.
Page 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: • For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), features such as the power window switches, radio, power sunroof or Sky Slider (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
Page 15: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds WARNING! when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position. Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a SENTRY KEY number of reasons.
Page 16: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also NOTE: The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the compatible with some aftermarket remote starting sys- ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
Page 17: Customer Key Programming
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). the ignition switch to the ON position for at least three Keep the PIN in a secure location.
Page 18: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • This device may not cause harmful interference. The new Sentry Key is programmed. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro- • This device must accept any interference that may be grammed during this procedure.
Page 19: Rearming Of The System
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Rearming of the System to signal that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. If something triggers the Vehicle Security Alarm, and no During this period, opening any door or the liftgate will action is taken to disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm cancel the arming process.
Page 20: Illuminated Entry System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 • When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior This feature also turns on the approach lighting (if power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. equipped). For details, refer to “Illumination Approach,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea- The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your tures)”...
Page 21: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. However, To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate the line of transmission must not be blocked with metal Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE objects when using the RKE transmitter.
Page 22: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the Illuminated Approach — If Equipped following steps: This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. 1.
Page 23 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sound Horn with Lock 3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter. are locked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 24: To Unlatch The Liftgate Flip-Up Window
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 (Customer-Programmable Features),” under “Elec- activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UN- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. LOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the To Unlatch the Liftgate Flip-Up Window following steps: Press the REAR RELEASE button twice to unlatch the...
Page 25: Using The Panic Alarm
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using the PANIC Alarm The PANIC Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second NOTE: The PANIC and Security Alarms are quite time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.
Page 26: Battery Replacement
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1.
Page 27: General Information
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Reinstall and tighten the screw until snug (if 1. Weak battery in RKE transmitter. The expected life of equipped). the battery is from one to two years. General Information 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios.
Page 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • Doors closed. WARNING! • Hood closed. • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or • Liftgate closed. confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon- oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car- •...
Page 29: Door Locks
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle • For security, power window operation and sunroof or Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release Sky Slider operation (if equipped) is disabled when the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
Page 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle.
Page 31: Power Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks If you press the power door LOCK switch while the key A power door lock switch is located on each of the front is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power door trim panels.
Page 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 6. The doors were not previously locked using the power 3. Press the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors. door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the transmitter.
Page 33: Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. The driver door is opened. 3. Press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the 6.
Page 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: • After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock sys- tem, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position.
Page 35: Windows
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Insert the tip of the ignition key into the child lock WINDOWS control and rotate it to the UNLOCK position. Power Windows The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel control all the door windows.
Page 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 There are single window controls on each passenger door To open the window part way, press the window switch trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. to the first detent and release it when you want the The window controls will operate when the ignition window to stop.
Page 37 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE (Customer-Programmable Features” in the “Electronic will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),” in Section 4 of this is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front manual.
Page 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 • Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto- closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close window manually. WARNING! There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed.
Page 39: Wind Buffeting
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Pull the window switch up to close window com- Slider™ open, adjust the sunroof or Sky Slider™ opening pletely and continue to hold the switch up for an to minimize the buffeting or open any window. additional two seconds after the window is closed.
Page 40: Liftgate Flipper Glass
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: Use the power door LOCK switch on either front door trim panel or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock and unlock the liftgate. The manual door locks on the doors and the driver’s door lock cylinder will not lock and unlock the liftgate.
Page 41: Occupant Restraints
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passen- NOTE: If a malfunction to the liftgate latch should occur, an emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open the liftgate. The emergency liftgate latch release can •...
Page 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the WARNING! desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized up.
Page 43: Lap/Shoulder Belts
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the WARNING! (Continued) inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your be belted at all times.
Page 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 WARNING! (Continued) • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in an accident, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.
Page 45 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
Page 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of you from injury during a collision. You are more injury in a collision.
Page 47 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.
Page 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the assuring that the belt is tight around the occupant early anchor point. in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints.
Page 49: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward you will prefer a higher position.
Page 50: Seat Belt Pretensioner - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Seat Belt Pretensioner — If Equipped Supplemental Rear Impact Active Head Restraints The front passenger seat belt is equipped with a preten- (AHR) sioning device that is designed to remove any slack from These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- the seat belt systems in the event of a collision.
Page 51 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When AHR’s deploy during a rear impact, the head restraint front half extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear end impacts.
Page 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Page 53 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. Down Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half.
Page 54: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert ) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the BeltAlert will alert the driver to buckle the seat belt.
Page 55: Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped
54 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 or START, buckle the driver’s seat single chime will sound to signify that you have success- belt.
Page 56: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. This 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on 2.
Page 57: Seat Belt Extender
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt WARNING! across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the Using a seat belt extender when not needed can abdomen.
Page 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 This vehicle may also be equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) that run the entire length of the headliner to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window. 1 —...
Page 59 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Knee Impact Bolsters NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during airbag deployment. • Front and Side Impact Sensors Airbag System Components • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners — if equipped The airbag system consists of the following: •...
Page 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an WARNING! impact that requires airbag deployment. The timing of • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag the second stage determines whether the output force is low, medium, or high.
Page 61 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • Should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners • Do not have any accessory items installed which and/or SABIC airbags on both sides of the vehicle will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to may deploy.
Page 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the WARNING! risk of harm from a deploying airbag: If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Side 1. Children 12 years and younger should always ride Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do not stack buckled up in a rear seat.
Page 63 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint. WARNING! (Refer to information on Child Restraints in this section.) • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more You should read the instructions provided with your severe injuries in a collision.
Page 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 How the Airbag System Works truck underrides, and angle offset collisions. On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Advanced Front Airbags may deploy in crashes with The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe required for this vehicle.
Page 65 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE START or ON positions. If the key is in the LOCK WARNING! position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and will not inflate. Ignoring the “Airbag Warning Light” in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to The ORC contains a backup power supply system that protect you in a collision.
Page 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 • The Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light (an amber light located in the center of the instrument panel) tells the driver and front passenger when the front passenger airbag is turned off. The “PAD Indi- cator Light”...
Page 67 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The “PAD Indicator Light” should not be illuminated Passenger Air- when an adult passenger is properly seated in the Front Passenger bag Disable Airbag Status front passenger seat. In this case, the airbag is ready to Seat Occupant (PAD) Indicator be inflated if a collision requiring an airbag occurs.
Page 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 will cause the system to turn the airbag on. In this case, because this can also affect occupant classification. Also, the OCS has classified the occupant of the seat as an if you fold down the rear seat check to be sure it doesn’t adult.
Page 69 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE lodged under the seat and interferes with operation of The driver front airbag gas is vented through the vent the weight sensors, a fault will occur which turns on both holes in the sides of the airbag. The passenger front the “PAD Indicator Light”...
Page 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Your vehicle has four Weight Sensors located between takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure the seat and the floor pan. The weight sensors measure you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if applied weight and transfers that information to the items are positioned in the area where the side curtain OCM.
Page 71 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The front passenger seat assembly contains critical com- WARNING! ponents that affect the front passenger airbag deploy- ment. Correctly functioning front passenger seat compo- Unapproved modifications or service procedures to nents are critical for the Occupant Classification System the front passenger seat assembly or its related com- (OCS) to properly classify the front passenger and calcu- ponents may inadvertently change the airbag deploy-...
Page 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation or all of the following may occur: continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- •...
Page 73 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response System Maintaining Your Airbag System In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if WARNING! the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the •...
Page 74: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 • The Airbag Warning Light does not come on or flickers WARNING! (Continued) during the six to eight seconds when the ignition • Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad- switch is first turned ON.
Page 75 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In the event that an investigation is undertaken by 1. A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag Chrysler Group LLC (regardless of initiative), the com- sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indica- pany or its designated representative will first obtain tive of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbag permission of the appropriate custodial entity for the...
Page 76: Child Restraint
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 • Pedal position 1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data with a particular crash record in an aggregate database, • And other parameters depending vehicle provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter configuration preserved.
Page 77 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants and Child Restraints WARNING! • Safety experts recommend that children ride In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
Page 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 “LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing Anchors and Tether for CHildren)” in this section. more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly.
Page 79 78 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 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or restraint: collision, it could strike the occupants or seat backs and cause serious personal injury.
Page 81 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE connection to the top tether anchorages, have been If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints available for some time. For some older child restraints, in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the many child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard strap kits or retrofit kits.
Page 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, rear seating position located on the back of the seat. and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 83 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with tether strap to provide the most direct path between the separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or anchor and the child restraint. For the outboard seating connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a positions, route the tether underneath the head rest and means of adjusting the tension in the strap.
Page 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat the lap portion around the child restraint. Refer to Belt “Automatic Locking Mode” earlier in this section. The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinch- In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the ing latch plates or automatic locking retractors, which are lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the...
Page 85 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To attach a child restraint tether strap: WARNING! Route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. increased head motion and possible injury to the For the outboard seating positions, route the tether child.
Page 86: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A new engine may consume some oil during its first few A long break-in period is not required for the engine in thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be your vehicle.
Page 87: Exhaust Gas
86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined WARNING! (Continued) areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your out of the area.
Page 88: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- Airbag Warning Light plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, The light should come on and remain on for six to eight damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts.
Page 89: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
88 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 90: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......94 uconnect™ phone — If Equipped ... 98 ▫...
Page 91 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat Voice Recognition (VR) System — If Equipped ......126 Feature .
Page 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 ▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With ▫ Battery Saver Feature ....154 Automatic Headlights Only) ... . 150 Windshield Wipers And Washers .
Page 93 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Resume Speed ....162 ▫ Programming HomeLink ....174 ▫...
Page 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 ▫ Pinch Protect Override ....182 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . 188 ▫...
Page 95: Mirrors
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of vehicle).
Page 96: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror. NOTE: The passenger side convex outside mirror will give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to your vehicle.
Page 97: Power Mirrors
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Mirrors Models with Express Window Feature The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door Press and release the mirror select button marked L (left) trim panel. or R (right) and then press one of the four arrow buttons to move the mirror in the direction the arrow is pointing.
Page 98: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in this section, for further information. Illuminated Vanity Mirrors —...
Page 99: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped
• www.dodge.com/uconnect uconnect™ phone — IF EQUIPPED uconnect™ phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- • www.jeep.com/uconnect vehicle communications system. uconnect™ phone al- • or call 1–877–855–8400 lows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands (e.g., Call”...
Page 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone Phone Button is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s Depending on the vehicle options, either the uconnect™ phone. The uconnect™ phone allows up to radio or the mirror will contain the two control seven cellular phones to be linked to the system.
Page 101: Operation
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For certain operations, compound commands can be The uconnect™ phone is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the uconnect™ phone used. For example, instead of saying Setup and then can be adjusted either from the radio volume control Phone Pairing, the following compound command knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right...
Page 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 Help Command To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The know your options at any prompt, say Help following uconnect™...
Page 103 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to Dial by Saying a Number give the uconnect™ phone a name for your cellular • Press the button to begin. phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be •...
Page 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • The system will prompt you to say the name of the • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say person you want to call. Phonebook New Entry. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 105 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins The uconnect™ phone will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is four associated phone numbers and designations.
Page 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or NOTE: • The phone handset must support Bluetooth OBEX deleted on the uconnect™ phone. These can only be edited on the cellular phone. The changes are trans- transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature.
Page 107 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Edit uconnect™ Phonebook Entries After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in NOTE: the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return •...
Page 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will Delete/Erase “All” uconnect™ Phonebook Entries then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish • Press the button to begin. to delete.
Page 109: Phone Call Features
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service Phonebook List Names. plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the uconnect™ phone. Check with your •...
Page 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 cellular phone. Press the button to place the current Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold To put a call on hold, press the button until you hear call on hold and answer the incoming call. a single beep.
Page 111 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Three-Way Calling To initiate three-way calling, press the button while Redial. a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as •...
Page 112: Uconnect™ Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete continue on the uconnect™ phone for a certain dura- the language selection. tion, after which the call is automatically transferred After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and from the uconnect™...
Page 113 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If supported, this number may be programmable on If the phone is not reachable and the uconnect™ phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as some systems. To do this, press the button and say follows: ‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’.
Page 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say certain companies, which time out a little too soon to Towing Assistance. work properly with the uconnect™ phone. NOTE: Voice Mail Calling • The towing assistance number dialed is based on the To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to Working country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- with Automated Systems.
Page 115 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed NOTE: • You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone by the word Send. For example, if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you can network configurations.
Page 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • Press the button to begin. dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth cellular phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say audio system.
Page 117: Advanced Phone Connectivity
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Following the beep, say Mute. Connect or Disconnect Link Between the uconnect™ phone and Cellular Phone In order to un-mute the uconnect™ phone: Your cellular phone can be paired with many different •...
Page 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 • The uconnect™ phone will play the phone names of • The selected phone will be used for the next phone all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to call. If the selected phone is not available, the the lowest priority.
Page 119: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Things You Should Know About Your uconnect™ Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the phone uconnect™ phone. For best results, the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked uconnect™...
Page 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would • When navigating through an automated system such speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of you.
Page 121 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be • Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by compromised with the convertible top down. lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be Far End Audio Performance compromised with the convertible top down.
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Page 125 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
Page 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
Page 127: General Information
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information VOICE RECOGNITION (VR) SYSTEM — IF This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and EQUIPPED RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the Voice Recognition (VR) System Operation following conditions: This Voice Recognition system allows you to •...
Page 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 and after the beep, you can add or change commands. WARNING! This will become helpful once you start to learn the options. Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and NOTE: At any time, you can say the words “Cancel”, phone use.
Page 129: Commands
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE At any point, if the system does not recognize one of your Main Menu commands, you will be prompted to repeat it. Start a dialogue by pressing the button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the main menu. To hear the first available Menu, press the button and say “Help”...
Page 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu) • “Channel Number” (to change the channel by its spoken number) • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) • “Next Channel” (to select the next channel) Radio FM •...
Page 131 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) − “Next” (to play the next memo) Memo − “Previous” (to play the previous memo) To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. In −...
Page 132: Voice Training
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • “Voice Training” switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only. NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the button first and wait for the beep before speaking the SEATS “Barge In”...
Page 133: Manual Front Seat Adjustments
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Seat Adjustments Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear- The manual seat adjustment bar is at the front of the seat, ward. Release the bar once the seat is in the position near the floor.
Page 134: Recliner Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Recliner Adjustment position, lean forward and lift the lever. Release the lever The recliner control is located on the outboard side of the once the seatback is in the upright position. seat. WARNING! •...
Page 135: Lumbar Support - If Equipped
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lumbar Support — If Equipped This feature allows you to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support. The control lever is located on the inboard side of the seat. Turn the control lever downward to increase and upward to decrease the desired amount of lumbar support.
Page 136: Power Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Power Seat — If Equipped For vehicles equipped with a driver’s power seat, use this The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of switch to move the seat up, down, forward, rearward, or the seat, near the floor.
Page 137: Adjusting Active Head Restraints
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting Active Head Restraints To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head Active Head Restraints can reduce the risk of injury in restraint (on some models, you may need to press the the event of a rear impact.
Page 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull outward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.
Page 139: Heated Seats - If Equipped
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- Heated Seats — If Equipped straint, refer to “Resetting Active Head Restraints This feature heats both the front driver and passenger (AHR)” under “Occupant Restraints” in Section 2. seats.
Page 140: 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 continuous operation. At that time, the number of indi- 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat with Fold-Flat cator lights changes from two to one, indicating the Feature change. Operation on the Low-level heating will also To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be turn OFF automatically after approximately 30 minutes.
Page 141 140 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. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Page 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 To Raise the Rear Seat Recliner Adjustment The rear seatback also reclines for additional passenger NOTE: If interference from the cargo area prevents the comfort. Pull the release strap while sitting in the rear seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty seat to recline the seatback.
Page 143: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE recall either of the two pre-programmed memory profiles WARNING! by pressing the appropriate side of the switch. Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured.
Page 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 1. Turn the ignition ON. 3. Press and release the SET button on the memory switch, then press the side of the rocker switch labeled (2) 2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer- within five seconds.
Page 145: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Linking and Unlinking the Remote Keyless Entry NOTE: Your RKE transmitters can be unlinked to the Transmitter to Memory memory setting by pressing the SET button followed by Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can be the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter in Step 4 programmed to recall one of two pre-programmed above.
Page 146: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 To recall the memory settings for driver one, press The distance the driver seat moves depends on where MEMORY button number 1 or the UNLOCK button on you have the driver seat positioned when you remove the the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 1.
Page 147: To Open And Close The Hood
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the driver’s seat position is less than 0.9 in (23 mm) forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or Easy Entry.
Page 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Hood Prop Rod Hole Location Underhood Safety Latch Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open CAUTION! position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole on the underside of the hood.
Page 149: Lights
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS CAUTION! (Continued) Multifunction Lever • Lower the hood to approximately 6 in (15.2 cm) The multifunction lever on the left side of the steering above the closed position and drop the hood to column controls the operation of the headlights, parking latch it.
Page 150: Headlights And Parking Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Headlights and Parking Lights Automatic Headlights — If Equipped Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent This system automatically turns the headlights on or off for parking light operation. Turn the end of the lever to according to ambient light levels.
Page 151: Headlights With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE if the multifunction lever is placed in the AUTO position. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. The Headlights with Wipers feature can be turned on or off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —...
Page 152: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 interval begins when you turn off the headlights. Only Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped the headlights will illuminate during this time. The high beam headlights will turn on as Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and operate at lower intensity If you turn the headlights, or parking lights, or ignition whenever the ignition is ON, the engine is running, the switch ON again, the system will cancel the delay.
Page 153: Fog Lights - If Equipped
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lights — If Equipped Turn Signals To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows lights or the low beam headlights and pull out on on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show the end of the multifunction lever.
Page 154: Lane Change Assist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is NOTE: If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to- moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams defective.
Page 155: Map/Reading Lights
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the center portion upward to the last detent to Press the lens a second time to turn off the light. These turn on the interior lighting. lights also turn on when a door is opened, or when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed, or when the dimmer control is turned completely upward to the second detent.
Page 156: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wiper Operation The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on Rotate the end of the lever upward to the LO position for the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are low-speed wiper operation.
Page 157: Intermittent Wiper System
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The wipers will automatically return to the CAUTION! (Continued) “park” position if you turn OFF the ignition switch while • Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents they are operating. The wipers will resume operation the windshield wiper blades from returning to the when you turn the ignition switch back to the ON off position.
Page 158: Windshield Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 second to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles at vehicle speeds greater than 10 mph (16 km/h). WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles.
Page 159: Mist Feature
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the delay range, the wipers will operate in low-speed for two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the off position, the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles and then turn off.
Page 160: Headlights With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Headlights with Wipers (Available with Automatic TILT STEERING COLUMN Headlights Only) This feature allows you to tilt the steering column When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on upward or downward. The tilt control handle is located approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on below the steering wheel at the end of the steering if the multifunction lever (on the left side of the steering...
Page 161: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To unlock the steering column, push the control handle The Electronic Speed Control lever is located on the right downward. To tilt the steering column, move the steering side of the steering wheel. wheel upward or downward as desired.
Page 162: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on simultaneously.
Page 163: To Deactivate
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate To Vary the Speed Setting A soft tap on the brake pedal, or pulling the Electronic When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- Speed Control lever toward you (cancel), or normal brake crease speed by pushing up and holding the RESUME or clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle will deacti- ACCEL lever.
Page 164: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Tapping the SET DECEL button once will result in a WARNING! 1 mph (2 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the button is tapped, speed decreases. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 165: Parksense Sensors
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense will remember the last system state (enabled The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately or disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition 12 in (30 cm) up to 79 in (200 cm) from the rear is changed to the RUN/ON position.
Page 166: Parksense Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 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 167 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a ⁄ 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 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone.
Page 169 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The following chart shows the warning display operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES DISPLAY MESSAGE OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: ARC’s AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER Park Assist ON None None Warning Object Detected...
Page 170: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Enabling and Disabling ParkSense The ParkSense switch LED will be ON when Park- ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with a switch Sense is disabled or defective. The ParkSense switch located in the switch bank of the instrument panel or LED will be OFF when the system is enabled.
Page 171: Cleaning The Parksense System
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in the ParkSense System Usage Precautions Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) after mak- NOTE: ing sure the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction, see your dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense system operat- authorized dealer.
Page 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 • ParkSense , when on, will MUTE the radio when it is • Objects must not be within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear sounding a tone. fascia/bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so can result in the system misinterpreting a close •...
Page 173 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using • Drivers must be careful when backing up even ParkSense to be able to stop in time when the when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sys- obstacle is detected.
Page 174: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security WARNING! (Continued) systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist battery. System, it is strongly recommended that the ball The HomeLink buttons that are located in the headliner mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected or sun visor designate the three different HomeLink...
Page 175: Programming Homelink
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- WARNING! (Continued) rity Alarm is active. • Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan- gerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage WARNING! while training the transceiver.
Page 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Your vehicle should be parked outside of the garage NOTE: • Some gate operators and garage door openers may when programming. require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming”...
Page 177 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds, and then turns to a constant light, continue with program- ming for a Rolling Code. 5. PROGRAMMING A ROLLING CODE SYSTEM At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “Learn”...
Page 178: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are HomeLink button twice (holding the button for two designed to “time-out” in the same manner. seconds each time).
Page 179: Using Homelink
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming 3. Without releasing the button, proceed with Program- HomeLink ” earlier in this section. ming HomeLink Step 2 and follow all remaining steps. Using HomeLink Security To operate, press and release the programmed It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn HomeLink button.
Page 180: Troubleshooting Tips
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Troubleshooting Tips General Information If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry are some of the most common solutions: Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
Page 181: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave unattended children in a vehicle with visors on the overhead console. the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particu- larly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 182: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Opening Sunroof — Express position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express second and the sunroof will open automatically from any Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop position.
Page 183: Pinch Protect Override
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pinch Protect Override NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing open. and moves the sunroof in the opposite direction, press Wind Buffeting the switch forward and hold.
Page 184: Ignition Off Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Ignition Off Operation SKY SLIDER™ FULL LENGTH OPEN ROOF — IF For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle EQUIPPED Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch The Sky Slider™ is a full-length, soft-top, power roof that will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch opens front to rear or rear to front.
Page 185 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not leave the Sky Slider™ open for several Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to weeks at a time. Close it occasionally to prevent the Sky Slider™ vehicle contents, and the vehicle discoloration in the folds of the fabric and to allow interior: the creases to smooth out.
Page 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Before operating the Sky Slider™ make sure that • Never leave children in a vehicle, with the key in no moving parts of the Sky Slider™ can injure a the ignition switch.
Page 187: Sky Slider™ Control
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sky Slider™ Control Opening the Sky Slider™ The Sky Slider™ switch is located between the sun visors Using Automatic Mode on the overhead console. Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half second and the Sky Slider™...
Page 188: Closing The Sky Slider
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Using Operator Mode Using Operator Mode Press the switch rearward and hold it, the Sky Slider™ If the Sky Slider™ is open from the front, press the switch will open from the front and move toward the rear of the forward and hold it, the Sky Slider™...
Page 189: Anti-Pinch Protect Feature
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE completely. The left motor facing forward will close the Wind Buffeting top when it is open from the rear of the vehicle. The right Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of motor will close the top when it is open from the front of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the the vehicle.
Page 190: Electrical Power Outlet
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET Insert the cigar lighter or accessory plug into the outlet Your vehicle is equipped with a fused 12 Volt (DC) power for use to ensure proper operation. outlet. This power outlet is located on the instrument NOTE: panel, below the climate controls.
Page 191 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in sory bracket from the plug.
Page 192: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 CUPHOLDERS The rear passengers have cupholders at the rear of the There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers, center console. located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholders...
Page 193: Storage
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Console Storage Compartment To open, press the latch and lift the cover. Front Storage Compartment The front storage compartment (located on the left side of the instrument panel) can hold cell phones, PDAs, and other small items.
Page 194: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 The center console has a removable storage tray which CARGO AREA FEATURES can hold cell phones, PDAs, and other small items. Cargo Load Floor The cargo load floor system has a load capacity of 400 lbs (181 kg).
Page 195 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Flip the spring-loaded latch pull-loops up. 4. Turn over the cover and reinstall it. NOTE: You can install the cover with either side facing upward. 5. With the cover seated in the floor, pull upward on loops and twist them one-quarter turn so that they are no longer parallel to the slots in the cover.
Page 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Cargo Tie-Down Hooks and Loops The tie-downs located on cargo area floor should be used to secure loads safely when the vehicle is moving. Cargo Tie-Down Loops Cargo tie-down loops are located on the trim panels. Cargo Tie-Down Hooks...
Page 197 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child The weight and position of cargo and passengers can seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision, a change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle tie-down could pull loose and allow the child seat handling.
Page 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 To install the cover, position it in the vehicle so that the WARNING! (Continued) flat side of the housing faces upward. Then, insert either • Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the left or the right spring-loaded post (located on the the seatback.
Page 199 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Then, insert the spring-loaded post on the opposite end of the cover housing into the attachment point on the opposite side of the vehicle. Next, grab the cover handle and pull the cover toward you.
Page 200: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 WARNING! In an accident, a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compartment.
Page 201: Rear Window Defroster
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the switch upward to the “washer” position NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear to activate that rear washer. The washer pump will window defroster only when the engine is operating. continue to operate as long as the lever or ring is CAUTION! engaged.
Page 202: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! NOTE: Roof rack and crossbars cannot be used on • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do vehicles equipped with Skyslider . not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity. The load carried on the roof, when equipped with a Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as pos- luggage rack, must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and it...
Page 203 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Cargo must be securely tied down before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
Page 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) Instrument Panel Features ....206 — If Equipped ..... . 229 Instrument Cluster .
Page 205 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ List Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) . . 248 ▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ... . 259 ▫ Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA ▫...
Page 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 ▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Remote Sound System Controls — Identification Number (ESN/SID) ..274 If Equipped ......279 ▫...
Page 207: Instrument Panel Features
206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 4 — Radio 7 — Power Outlet 2 — Instrument Cluster 5 — Glove Compartment 8 — Lower Switch Bank 3 — Storage Tray 6 — Climate Control 9 —...
Page 208: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 209: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should 1. Fuel Gauge determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when ignition tires.) switch is in the ON position.
Page 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Page 211 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light 6. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) This light informs you of a problem with the The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that problem is detected, the light will come on monitors engine and automatic transmission con-...
Page 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 7. High Beam Indicator CAUTION! This indicator shows that the high beam head- lights are on. Pull the multifunction control lever Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause on the left side of the steering column toward you to damage to the engine control system.
Page 213 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the NOTE: • The “ESC Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo- signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
Page 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging 14. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System rized dealer. (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting stay on for as long as four seconds.
Page 215 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15. Tachometer (48 km/h). If these conditions are not met while attempt- This gauge measures engine revolutions-per-minute ing to use the HDC feature, the HDC indicator light will (RPM x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red area, flash on/off.
Page 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 20. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator pass H, the indicator will continuously flash and a Light — If Equipped continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- to cool.
Page 217 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H” others could be badly burned by steam or boiling pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 odometer mode. On vehicles equipped with a Base CAUTION! Cluster, press and release it once again to display the outside temperature. On vehicles equipped with a Mid Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- Line Cluster, press and release it once again to display the ture Indicator illuminated will eventually cause se- outside temperature and compass heading in the screen vere transmission damage or transmission failure.
Page 219 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL torque split of 42% front axle and 58% rear axle. It can the repair/service, so that you can be sure that it is redirect up to 100% of torque to the front or rear axle, if properly reset, or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if necessary.
Page 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 On vehicles equipped with a Premium Instrument Clus- gASCAP Message ter, this display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel Center (EVIC) messages when the appropriate conditions filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, the exist.
Page 221 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CHAngE OIL Message (Base And Mid Line Clusters 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Do not Only) start the engine. Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three indicator system.
Page 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 30. Seat Belt Reminder Light System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Program (ESP) sys- This light will turn on for several seconds after the tem. In this case, the light will remain on until the ignition is turned ON as a reminder to “buckle condition has been corrected.
Page 223 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces- the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. sary. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. WARNING! The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position.
Page 224: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 turn on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. 34. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) / Compass Display — If Equipped On vehicles equipped with a Premium Cluster, this display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) messages when the appropriate conditions exist.
Page 225 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tire Pressure Monitor System (if equipped) Press the SCROLL button to scroll through Trip Functions, Navigation (if equipped), System • Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) Status Messages, Personal Settings • Compass display (Customer-Programmable Features). SCROLL Button •...
Page 226: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 • Memory System Disabled – Vehicle in Motion (with a Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays single chime) — manual transmission When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays • Memory System Disabled – Seat Belt Buckled (with a the following messages.
Page 227: Oil Change Required
226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Left Front Low Pressure (with a single chime). Refer to • Check Gascap (refer to “Adding Fuel” in Section 5 of “Tire Pressure Monitoring System” in Section 5 of this this manual for more details) manual.
Page 228: Trip Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Unless reset, this message will continue to display each Trip Functions time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position. To Press and release the MENU button until one of the turn off the message temporarily, press and release the following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC: MENU button.
Page 229 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Distance To Empty (DTE) • Elapsed Time Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is when the ignition switch is in the ACC position.
Page 230: Compass Display / Eco (Fuel Saver Mode) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If also calibrate the compass by completing one or more Equipped 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or The compass readings indicate the direction metallic objects) until the “CAL”...
Page 231 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Press the MENU button until the Personal Settings set, the compass will automatically compensate for the (Customer-Programmable Features) menu displays in the differences and provide the most accurate compass head- EVIC. ing. 3. Press the SCROLL button until “Calibrate Compass” NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from displays in the EVIC.
Page 232: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set- tings displays in the EVIC. 2. Press and hold the COMPASS button for approxi- mately two seconds. Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following choices: 3.
Page 233 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unlock Doors Automatically on Exit Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock — If When ON is selected, all doors will unlock when the Equipped vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or When on is selected, you can use your RKE transmitter to NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened.
Page 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 Remote Key Lock feature. To make your selection, press RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “On” without the sound horn on lock feature selected. To make or “Off”...
Page 235 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Delay Turning Headlights Off Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. To make When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SE- have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds LECT button until “Off,”...
Page 236: Sales Code Req - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 button. Refer to “Rear Park Assist System” in Section 3 of SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO this manual for system function and operating AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX information. JACK) Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right When on is selected, the HSA system is active.
Page 237: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
236 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 or ACC another selection.
Page 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 Phone Button uconnect™ phone — If Equipped 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Press this button to operate the uconnect™ phone feature SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control (if equipped). Refer to “uconnect™ phone” in Section 3. knob to save the time change.
Page 239 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TUNE Control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/ to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers.
Page 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Dis- Program Type format types: play 16-Digit Character Dis- Personality Persnlty Program Type play Public Public No program type or un- Rhythm and Blues R &...
Page 241 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • DISC Play/Pause - You can toggle between By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency playing the DVD and pausing the DVD by station with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 NOTE: TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes. • The available selections for each of the above entries Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to save varies depending upon the disc. changes. • These selections can only be made while playing a •...
Page 243 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL down and selecting other. Enter the country code using Aspect Ratio — If Equipped the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down Selecting this item allows you to choose between wide to select the number and then push to select. screen, pan scan, and letter box.
Page 244: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 SET Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding When you are receiving a station that you wish to button number will display. commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. Buttons 1 - 6 The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 245 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc CAUTION! is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is reading the disc. The radio may shut down during extremely hot conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate CAUTION! “Disc Hot”...
Page 246: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. RW/FF (CD MODE) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will SEEK Button (CD MODE) begin to fast forward until FF is released, or RW or Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the another CD button is pressed.
Page 247: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3/ When reading discs recorded using formats other than WMA files).
Page 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 When using the MP3/WMA encoder to compress audio ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title data to an MP3/WMA file, the bit rate and sampling are supported for ID3 version 1 tags. ID3 version 2 is not frequencies in the following table are supported.
Page 249: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Number of files and folders - Loading times will INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) increase with more files and folders Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Name, and Folder Name (if available).
Page 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) iary device if the AUX jack is connected. Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the display for five seconds.
Page 251: Sales Code (Rer/Ren) - Am/Fm/Cd/Dvd Radio - If Equipped
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - uconnect™ studios intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, (Satellite Radio) (If Equipped) unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse Refer to “uconnect™ studios (Satellite Radio)” in this engineering or disassembly is prohibited. section.
Page 252: Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (Vr) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Refer to your uconnect™ tunes (REN) or (RER) user’s To Manually Set the Clock — RER/REN manual for detailed operating instructions. 1. Turn on the radio. Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. System (VR) —...
Page 253 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where Show Time if Radio is Off the word “Save” is displayed. When selected, this feature will display the time of day on the touch screen when the radio is turned off. Proceed Changing Daylight Savings Time as follows to change the current setting: When selected, this feature will display the time of day in...
Page 254: Sales Code Res - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 3. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen. 4. Select a time zone by touching the screen where your selection appears. If you do not see a time zone that you want to select, touch the screen where the word “Page”...
Page 255 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) TIME Button Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second and radio frequency. time to turn off the radio.
Page 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the direction of the arrows.
Page 257: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding Memory button number will display. When you are receiving a station that you wish to Buttons 1 - 6 commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you button.
Page 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), CAUTION! recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
Page 259 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within RW/FF 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
Page 260: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 • Maximum number of files: 255 Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file file recording media and formats are limited. When names and folder names is limited.
Page 261 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of Specification Frequency (kHz) multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in 320, 256, 224, longer disc loading times.
Page 262: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 Playback of MP3 Files Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s...
Page 263: Sales Code Res/Rsc - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack) And Sirius Radio
262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC SIRIUS RADIO position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of the radio faceplate.
Page 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not will remain tuned to the new station until you make available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With another selection.
Page 265 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. TUNE Control Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button. to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. For vehicles equipped with satellite radio, press the SETUP button, use the TUNE/SCROLL control to select Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade...
Page 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/ format types: SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the 16-Digit Character Program Type sound level from the right or left side speakers.
Page 267 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL station with the same selected Music Type name. The 16-Digit Character Program Type Music Type function only operates when in the FM Display mode. Personality Persnlty Public Public If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be Rhythm and Blues R &...
Page 268: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 AM/FM Button and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice. SET/RND Button —...
Page 269 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), CAUTION! recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
Page 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within RW/FF 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
Page 271: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of files: 255 Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file file recording media and formats are limited. When names and folder names is limited.
Page 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of Specification Frequency (kHz) multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in 320, 256, 224, longer disc loading times.
Page 273: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc.
Page 274: Uconnect™ Studios (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) to return to elapsed time display. Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when the Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode ignition is OFF).
Page 275: System Activation
274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios. Number (ESN/SID) Please have the following information available when NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has calling: limited coverage in Alaska.
Page 276: Selecting Uconnect™ Studios (Satellite) Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 ESN/SID Access With REN/RER Radios Satellite Antenna While in SAT mode, press the MENU button on the radio To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the faceplate. roof around the rooftop antenna location or strap items to the trunk lid around the trunk lid antenna (if equipped).
Page 277: Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Studios (Satellite) Mode
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can SCAN Button (When Equipped) cause intermittent reception. Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- •...
Page 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 RW/FF By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the channel with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 279 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press following items: the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window.
Page 280: Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 Operating Instructions — uconnect™ phone (If Equipped) Refer to “uconnect™ phone” in Section 3. Operating Instructions — Video Entertainment System (VES)™ (If Equipped) Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES)™ Guide.” REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel.
Page 281: Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio Operation
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Press the button in the center of the switch to change beginning of the previous track if it is within one modes (i.e., AM, FM, etc.). second after the current track begins to play. •...
Page 282: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners, Manual Heating and Air Conditioning or anti-static sprays. 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7.
Page 283 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blower Control NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems Rotate this control to regulate the lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- amount of air forced through the ven- denser located in front of the radiator for an accumula- tilation system in any mode.
Page 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 Panel Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. window demist outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be...
Page 285 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging Recirculation Control Pressing the Recirculation Control button will when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode put the system in recirculation mode. This can control is set to panel or panel / floor. be used when outside conditions such as •...
Page 286: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds. Equipped • MAX A/C For maximum cooling use the A/C and recirculation buttons at the same time.
Page 287 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation of the system is quite simple. You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting 1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the Blower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO.
Page 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than Manual Operation expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located This system offers a full complement of manual override in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, insects.
Page 289 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets.
Page 291 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Air Conditioner Control dust, or high humidity are present. Activating recircula- Press this button to turn on the air tion will cause the LED in the control button to illumi- conditioning during manual operation nate.
Page 292: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 • Extended use of recirculation may cause the windows system to go into Recirculation Mode, you must first to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to fog, move the Mode knob to Panel, Panel/Floor and then press the Recirculation button to return to outside air.
Page 293 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Winter Operation windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win- Use of the air Recirculation Mode during winter months dow fogging becomes a problem, increase blower speed. is not recommended because it may cause window Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but fogging.
Page 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 Outside Air Intake A/C Air Filter — If Equipped Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves entering the cabin.
Page 295 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 296: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . 303 Starting Procedures ....299 ▫ Normal Starting ..... 299 ▫...
Page 297 296 STARTING AND OPERATING On-Road Driving Tips ....321 Electronic Brake Control System ... 331 ▫...
Page 298 STARTING AND OPERATING 297 Tires — General Information ... . . 352 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ..363 ▫ Tire Pressure ..... . . 352 ▫...
Page 299 298 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Trailer Towing Weights Adding Fuel ......378 (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ..388 ▫...
Page 300: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 299 STARTING PROCEDURES Turn the ignition switch to the START position and Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal WARNING!
Page 301: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or -29°C)
300 STARTING AND OPERATING Extreme Cold Weather (below –20°F or –29°C) WARNING! (Continued) To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- it started.
Page 302: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 301 Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and WARNING! release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this Do not leave children or animals inside parked occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition vehicles in hot weather.
Page 303: Automatic Transmission
302 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine Damage to the 110-115 Volt AC electrical cord could is at idle speed.
Page 304: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 303 Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System WARNING! This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle position.
Page 305 304 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Using a flat blade screwdriver, carefully remove the shift lock manual override cover which is located on the PRNDL bezel. 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 5. Using the screwdriver, reach into the manual override opening.
Page 306: Four-Speed Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 305 Four–Speed Automatic Transmission NOTE: Under extreme cold temperatures (-6°F (-21°C) and when in DRIVE, transmission operation may be briefly limited to only second gear operation. Normal operation will resume once the transmission temperature has risen to a suitable level. Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped.
Page 307 306 STARTING AND OPERATING the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. REVERSE Always apply the parking brake first, then place the shift This range is for moving the vehicle rearward. Use this lever in the PARK position. range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Page 308 STARTING AND OPERATING 307 • vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph 2 (Second) This range is used for moderate grades and to assist (48 km/h) braking on dry pavement or in mud and snow. Begins at • the TOW/HAUL button has not been activated a stop in low gear with automatic upshift into second gear.
Page 309 308 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: TOW/HAUL mode locks out Overdrive. Transmission Limp Home Mode Transmission function is monitored for abnormal condi- tions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, the Transmission Limp Home Mode will be engaged. In this mode, the transmission will remain in second gear in any forward driving range.
Page 310: Four-Wheel Drive Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION return to normal operation. If the problem persists, MP1522 Command-Trac Transfer Case — If PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper- Equipped ate.
Page 311 310 STARTING AND OPERATING position locks the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft CAUTION! (Continued) together and forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at • The 4WD LOCK position and 4WD LOW position the same speed. are intended for loose or slippery road surfaces Use the transfer case NEUTRAL position for recreational only.
Page 312 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Since four-wheel drive provides improved trac- • You or others could be injured if you leave the tion, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the stopping speeds.
Page 313 312 STARTING AND OPERATING Shift Positions The transfer case switch is located on the center console Rear Wheel Drive High Range - This range is used for next to the shift lever. normal street and highway driving on dry hard-surfaced roads.
Page 314 STARTING AND OPERATING 313 NOTE: The “SERV 4WD Warning Light” monitors the Neutral - This range disengages both the front driveshaft electric shift four-wheel drive system. If this light re- and rear driveshaft from the powertrain. To be used for mains on after engine start up, or it illuminates during flat towing behind another vehicle.
Page 315 314 STARTING AND OPERATING the vehicle stopped or in motion. With the vehicle in 4WD Lock to 4WD Low motion, the transfer case will engage/disengage faster if When shifting into or out of 4WD LOW, some gear noise you momentarily release the accelerator pedal after mov- may be heard.
Page 316: Mp3022 Selec-Trac Ii Transfer Case - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 Alternate Procedure The ignition switch must be in the ON position for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. operable. If the ignition switch is not in the ON position, 2.
Page 317 316 STARTING AND OPERATING This transfer case is intended to be driven in either the CAUTION! two-wheel drive position (2WD) or the four-wheel drive • The 4WD LOW position is intended for loose or Auto position (4WD AUTO) for normal street and high- way conditions such as dry hard-surfaced roads.
Page 318 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Since four-wheel drive provides improved trac- • You or others could be injured if you leave the tion, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the stopping speeds.
Page 319 318 STARTING AND OPERATING Shift Positions 4WD Auto The transfer case switch is located on the center console Four-Wheel Drive Auto High Range – This active on- next to the shift lever. demand range makes available optimum traction for a wide range of conditions, while maximizing driver con- venience.
Page 320 STARTING AND OPERATING 319 NOTE: The “SERV 4WD Warning Light” monitors the Neutral - This range disengages both the front driveshaft electric shift four-wheel drive system. If this light re- and rear driveshaft from the powertrain. To be used for mains on after engine start up, or it illuminates during flat towing behind another vehicle.
Page 321 320 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle stopped or in motion. If the vehicle is stopped, 3. While still rolling, move the transfer case switch to the the ignition switch must be in the ON position with the desired position. engine either OFF or RUNNING. This shift cannot be 4.
Page 322: On-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 process, then the indicator light will flash, and the They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as current transfer case position will be maintained. To retry conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than a shift, move the transfer case switch back to the original low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfacto- position, make certain all shift requirements have been...
Page 323: Driving Through Water
322 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving Through Water entering. Proceed with caution and maintain a steady Although your vehicle is capable of driving through controlled speed less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in deep water water, there are a number of precautions that must be to minimize wave effects.
Page 324: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 Maintenance Hill Climbing After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle NOTE: Before attempting to climb a hill, determine the fluids and lubricants (engine, transmission, axle, transfer conditions at the crest and/or on the other side. case) to assure they have not been contaminated.
Page 325: Traction Downhill
324 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Downhill WARNING! Shift the transmission into a low gear and the transfer case to 4WD LOW range. Let the vehicle go slowly down If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot the hill with all four wheels turning against engine make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never compression drag.
Page 326: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 • Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. WARNING! Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and exhaust system for damage. Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. You might •...
Page 327 326 STARTING AND OPERATING If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will WARNING! still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering Continued operation with reduced power steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
Page 328: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 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 329 328 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The “Brake Warning Light” indicates only that the shift lever in PARK. Otherwise, the load on the the parking brake is applied. You must be sure the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to parking brake is fully applied before leaving the vehicle.
Page 330: Anti-Lock Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the WARNING! curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. Significant over or under-inflation of tires or mixing sizes of tires or wheels on the vehicle can lead to loss The parking brake should always be applied whenever of braking effectiveness.
Page 331 330 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must • Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous their effectiveness and may lead to an accident. manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety Pumping makes the stopping distance longer.
Page 332: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 • Do not “ride” the brakes by resting your foot on the build up between the tire tread and the road. This pedal. This could overheat the brakes and result in hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction, braking unpredictable braking action, longer stopping dis- ability, and control.
Page 333: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
332 STARTING AND OPERATING Two additional electronic brake control system options WARNING! are Hill Descent Control (HDC) and Trailer Sway Control (TSC). Your vehicle may be equipped with one or both of The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent these options. the natural laws of physics from acting on the ve- hicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Page 334: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin ing pressure during the stopping sequence, (do not across a driven axle.
Page 335: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
334 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate tions, and driving conditions, influence the chance of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle’s speed that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
Page 336 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 period. If the driver does not apply the throttle before this WARNING! time expires, the system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill as normal. The system There may be situations where the Hill Start Assist will release brake pressure in proportion to amount of (HSA) will not activate and slight rolling may occur, throttle applied.
Page 337 336 STARTING AND OPERATING Disabling and Enabling HSA WARNING! This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the • If you use a trailer brake controller with your current setting, proceed as follows: trailer, the trailer brakes may be activated and For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Infor- deactivated with the brake switch.
Page 338: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 4. Start the engine. Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped HDC is only intended for low speed off-road driving. 5. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left. HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills in 6.
Page 339 338 STARTING AND OPERATING HDC control speed. If more speed is desired during HDC The “Hill Descent” button is located in the lower switch control, the accelerator pedal will increase vehicle speed bank below the climate control. in the usual manner. When either the brake or the accelerator is released, HDC will control the vehicle at the original set speed.
Page 340: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 2. Press the “Hill Descent” button. The “Hill Descent The ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the path Control Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will that the driver intends to steer the vehicle and compares turn on solid.
Page 341 340 STARTING AND OPERATING accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure ESC Malfunction Indicator Light to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road The “ESC Malfunction Indicator Light” in the conditions. instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Page 342 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds should only be turned to “Partial Off” or “Full Off” for when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop specific reasons as noted. Refer to “Partial Off” and to when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver “Full Off”...
Page 343 342 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving Light” will illuminate and an “ESC OFF” message will with snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow, appear in the odometer. Press and release the trip odom- sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the eter button located on the instrument cluster to turn off “Partial Off”...
Page 344: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION • “Full Off” is the only operating mode for ESC in 4WD Tire Markings LOW range. The ESC system will be in this mode whenever the vehicle is started in 4WD LOW range or the transfer case is shifted into 4WD LOW range.
Page 345 344 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. spares designed for temporary emergency use only. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion.
Page 346 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 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 347 346 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 348: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 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 349: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
348 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: Tire Placard Location 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed 2) total weight your vehicle can carry on the driver’s side B-Pillar.
Page 350 STARTING AND OPERATING 349 NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg”...
Page 351 350 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities calculated in Step 4.
Page 352 STARTING AND OPERATING 351...
Page 353: Tires - General Information
352 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 accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 354: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to able steering response.
Page 355 354 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
Page 356: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial-Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 357: Tire Spinning
356 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only. Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take With these tires, do not drive more than 50 mph your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the (80 km/h).
Page 358: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed.
Page 359: Life Of Tire
358 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de- Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six pends on tires of equal size, type and circumference years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to on each wheel.
Page 360: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 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 361: Tire Chains
360 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires, or chains, adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire observe the following precautions: failure and loss of vehicle control. •...
Page 362: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- CAUTION! (Continued) ing link and cable (radial) chains. • Install chains on the rear wheels as tightly as possible and then retighten after driving about ⁄ TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS mile (0.8 km).
Page 363 362 STARTING AND OPERATING The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main- shown in the following diagram. tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride. CAUTION! Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de- pends on tires of equal size, type and circumference...
Page 364: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- limit for any reason, including low temperature effects mended cold placard pressure.
Page 365 364 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 33 psi (227 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
Page 366: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 • 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 367 366 STARTING AND OPERATING The matching full-size spare wheel and tire assembly (if vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above equipped) has a tire pressure monitoring sensor. The 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this matching full-size spare can be used in place of any of the information.
Page 368 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel Vehicles with Compact Spare housings. 1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
Page 369: Premium System - If Equipped
368 STARTING AND OPERATING • Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the four Telltale Light” will turn off, as long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four wheel-wells) active road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for •...
Page 370 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will and inflate the tires with low pressure (those flashing in illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold will sound when tire pressure is low in one or placard pressure value.
Page 371 370 STARTING AND OPERATING Check TPMS Warning If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, When a system fault is detected, the “Tire Pressure Moni- providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault toring Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds no longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale and then remain on solid.
Page 372 STARTING AND OPERATING 371 Vehicles with Full-Size Spare value. The EVIC will also display a “SPARE LOW PRESSURE” message to remind you to service the flat 1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly tire. has a tire pressure monitoring sensor that can be moni- tored by the TPMS.
Page 373: General Information
372 STARTING AND OPERATING addition, the EVIC will display a CHECK TPM SYS- vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above TEM message for three seconds and then display dashes 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this (- -) in place of the pressure value.
Page 374: Fuel Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 373 FUEL REQUIREMENTS Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and All engines are designed to meet all emis- endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- sions regulations and provide excellent wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties fuel economy and performance when us- necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, ing high quality unleaded “regular”...
Page 375: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
374 STARTING AND OPERATING Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol ates are required in some areas of the country during the content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
Page 376: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether engine controller memory the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to look for gasolines without MMT in Canada, because More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in exposure to E-85 fuel.
Page 377: Fuel System Cautions
376 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. Use the following guidelines to maintain your vehi- Most of these products contain high concentra- cle’s performance: tions of methanol.
Page 378: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 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 379: Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
378 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL CAUTION! Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) • Damage to the fuel system or emission control The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door, on the system could result from using an improper fuel driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 380: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 • If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL will WARNING! come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle is refueled. the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message tank filled.
Page 381: Vehicle Loading
380 STARTING AND OPERATING VEHICLE LOADING tongue weight, and cargo. The label also specifies maxi- mum capacities of front and rear axle systems (GAWR). Certification Label Total load must be limited, so GVWR, and front and rear As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- GAWR are not exceeded.
Page 382 STARTING AND OPERATING 381 Tire Size Loading The tire size on the label represents the actual tire size on The actual total weight and the weight of the front and your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined capacity of this tire size.
Page 383: Trailer Towing
382 STARTING AND OPERATING Improper weight distributions can have an adverse affect To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements on the way your vehicle steers and handles, and the way and recommendations in this manual concerning ve- the brakes operate. hicles used for trailer towing.
Page 384 STARTING AND OPERATING 383 measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear supported by the scale.
Page 385 384 STARTING AND OPERATING Frontal Area Weight-Distributing Hitch The frontal area is the maximum height and maximum A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- width of the front of a trailer. age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to Trailer Sway Control —...
Page 386 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 WARNING! • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch system may reduce handling, stability, brak- ing performance, and could result in an accident. • Weight Distributing Systems may not be compat- ible with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Rec- reational Vehicle...
Page 387 386 STARTING AND OPERATING With Weight Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
Page 388: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Your vehicle is capable of towing trailers up to 2,000 lbs Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to the Standards standard equipment. Your vehicle may be factory Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over...
Page 389: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
388 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ Model Frontal Area Max. GTW Tongue Wt. (See Note) Transmission (Gross Trailer Wt.) 3.7L/Automatic 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
Page 390 STARTING AND OPERATING 389 When Towing Trailers with Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) between 3,500 Lbs (1 588 kg) and 5,000 Lbs (2 268 kg) The following chart provides maximum trailer weight ratings towable for the following engine/transmission combinations, ONLY if using a weight distributing hitch. Engine/ Model Frontal Area...
Page 391: Trailer And Tongue Weight
390 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 392: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the WARNING! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. options, must be considered as part of the total load on Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing your vehicle.
Page 393 392 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your 3. GAWR vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized 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 tongue weight as a...
Page 394 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 − 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 Infor- required when towing a trailer with electronically mation” in this section for information on tread wear actuated brakes.
Page 395 394 STARTING AND OPERATING The Trailer Tow Package may include a four and seven- WARNING! pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer har- • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s ness and connector. hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles system and cause it to fail.
Page 396 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 Four-Pin Connector Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 —...
Page 397: Towing Tips
396 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips specified for “police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer tow- Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, ing.” Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 and backing the trailer in an area located away from for the proper maintenance intervals.
Page 398: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 397 Cooling System RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- MOTORHOME, ETC.) heating, take the following actions: Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models − City Driving Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the driveshaft When stopped for short periods of time, put transmission is removed.
Page 399 398 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! • The transmission must be in PARK position for You or others could be injured if you leave the recreational towing. Failure to follow these proce- vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the dures can cause severe transmission and/or trans- NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the fer case damage.
Page 400 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 4. Press the brake pedal. 14. Attach the vehicle to a tow vehicle with a tow bar. 5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 15. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 6. Use the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object to NOTE: Steps 1 through 5 are requirements for shifting press the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL button for the transfer case.
Page 401 400 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Press the brake pedal. CAUTION! 6. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- 7. Use the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object to mission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in press the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL button.
Page 402 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 NOTE: Steps 1 through 6 are requirements for shifting The ignition switch must be in the ON position for a shift the transfer case. If these requirements are not met prior to take place and for the position indicator lights to be to depressing the NEUTRAL selection button or while operable.
Page 404: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Spare Tire Removal ....406 Hazard Warning Flasher ....404 ▫...
Page 405: Hazard Warning Flasher
404 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank below the climate controls. potential for overheating your engine by taking the appropriate action.
Page 406: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 405 NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING an impending overheat condition: WARNING! • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
Page 407: Jack Location
406 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location Spare Tire Stowage The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located The spare tire is stowed underneath the rear of the in the cargo compartment behind a trim cover on the left vehicle and is held in place by a cable winch mechanism.
Page 408: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 407 When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable, and pull it through the center of the wheel. Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible.
Page 409: Jacking Instructions
408 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. WARNING! (Continued) 6. Block both the front and rear of the • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from wheel diagonally opposite of the jack- the edge of the roadway as possible before raising ing position.
Page 410 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 409 2. Remove jack and tools from mounting bracket. As- WARNING! (Continued) semble the tools by connecting the driver to the exten- • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely sion, and then to the lug wrench. careful of motor traffic.
Page 411 410 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front tires, place it (rearward) of the notch on the body weld seam behind wheel to be changed. For the rear tires, place it under the axle by the wheel to be changed.
Page 412 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 411 9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the WARNING! wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lb (130 N·m).
Page 413: Jump-Starting
412 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING WARNING! (Continued) Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution that can Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot cause serious burns; do not allow battery fluid to be started this way.
Page 414 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 413 2. When boosting from a battery in another vehicle, park 6. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal that vehicle within booster cable reach, but without of the booster battery and then to the engine ground of allowing the vehicles to touch.
Page 415: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
414 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 7. If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key Immobi- CAUTION! lizer, turn the ignition switch to the ON position for three seconds before moving the ignition switch to the START Any procedure other than above could result in position.
Page 416 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 415 TOWING METHODS NOTE: When towing a 4x4 model, the transfer case must be in NEUTRAL and the transmission must be in PARK. Model Flat Towing (all four Flatbed Towing (all Front Wheels Rear Wheels Raised, wheels ON the four wheels sus- Raised, Rear Wheels...
Page 418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... 427 Engine Compartment — 3.7L ... . . 419 ▫...
Page 419 418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cooling System ..... 435 Bulb Replacement ..... 461 ▫...
Page 420: Engine Compartment - 3.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Integrated Power Module 9 —...
Page 421: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
420 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 422: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 this manual. Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is tightened.
Page 423: Replacement Parts
422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON you may need to do nothing more than drive your position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II a normal bulb check.
Page 424: Dealer Service
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
Page 425: Engine Oil
424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil CAUTION! (Continued) Checking Oil Level • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must that protect the performance and durability of be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
Page 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 Engine Oil Selection CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recom- Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause mends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the aeration or loss of oil pressure.
Page 427 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Synthetic Engine Oils CAUTION! You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes chemicals can damage your engine.
Page 428: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 station, or governmental agency for advice on how and Engine Air Cleaner Filter where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for the your area. proper maintenance intervals.
Page 429: Maintenance-Free Battery
428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection WARNING! The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine air burn or even blind you.
Page 430: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 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 performance positive post and the negative cable is attached to...
Page 431: A/C Air Filter - If Equipped
430 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 432: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 Body Lubrication The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- Lock Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent, directly into the...
Page 433: Adding Washer Fluid
432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe performance of blades may be present with chattering, clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance.
Page 434: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon system. monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system eventually poison you.
Page 435 434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- systems can result in civil penalties being assessed portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure against you.
Page 436: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition • You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
Page 437 436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the Cooling System — Drain, Flush, and Refill face of the A/C condenser (if equipped) or the back of the If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a radiator core.
Page 438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • This vehicle has not been designed for use with • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than Propylene Glycol based engine coolant (anti- specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may freeze). Use of Propylene Glycol based engine result in engine damage and may decrease corro- coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended.
Page 439: Maintaining Your Vehicle
438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula the vehicle is operated.
Page 440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
Page 441 440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant recovery bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze) coolant bottle.
Page 442: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter Brake Master Cylinder operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install The fluid in the master cylinder should be checked when ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may performing under hood services or immediately if the result in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas “Brake Warning Light”...
Page 443 442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the Parts”...
Page 444: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration be damaged, causing partial or complete brake in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter failure.
Page 445: Transfer Case
444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Special Additives The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- dition of any additives to the transmission. The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks. The use of transmission sealers should be avoided as they may adversely affect seals.
Page 446: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 Draining Fluid the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless the First remove the fill plug (1), then the drain plug (2). fluid becomes contaminated with water. Change the fluid Recommended tightening torque for the drain and fill immediately if contaminated with water.
Page 447: Sky Slider™Top Care
446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Frequency of Fluid Change CAUTION! Under normal operating conditions, the lubricant in- stalled at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for Avoid pointing a high-pressure hand held spray the life of the vehicle. Lubricant changes are not neces- wand directly at the sides of the top, as this can sary unless the lubricant becomes contaminated with damage the seal and force water past the weather...
Page 448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 • Scrub in all directions, covering an area of about two CAUTION! square feet at a time. Avoid heavy scrubbing. Never use an abrasive type cleaner or bleaches. • Rinse the entire vehicle with water to remove all soap Cleaners should not contain silicones, organic sol- and dirt from the top fabric and to prevent streaking vents, petroleum distillates, or plasticizers.
Page 449: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Protection Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion For appearance purposes, you may wish to protect the Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion acrylic (cloth) top periodically. A fabric protectant such as Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- Scotchguard is suggested.
Page 450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 • 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 451 450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Special Care de-icer salt, etc., assure that such materials are well • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive packaged and sealed. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 • For grease stains, apply MOPAR Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or Multi-Purpose harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ protective Cleaner or equivalent to a clean, damp cloth and finish. remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
Page 453 452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Interior Trim leather upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is Clean interior trim with a damp cloth and MOPAR Total not required to maintain the original condition. Clean or equivalent, and if necessary, follow with MO- WARNING! PAR Spot &...
Page 454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses. used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners.
Page 455: Fuses
454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays. A label that identifies each component is printed on the inside of the cover.
Page 456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp — Rear Door Modules 30 Amp — Headlamp Wash Re- Pink Pink lay - if equipped/ Man Tuning Valve - if 25 Amp —...
Page 457 456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 40 Amp — Starter Solenoid — 20 Amp Trailer Lighting - if Green Yellow equipped 20 Amp — Powertrain Control — 20 Amp Frt/Rr Axle Lockers - Blue Module (PCM) Trans- Yellow...
Page 458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Rr Heated Seat - if — 20 Amp Cabin Compartment Yellow equipped Yellow Node (CCN)/Wireless Control Module — 15 Amp Hands-Free Module (WCM)/ Blue (HFM) –...
Page 459 458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Multifunction Control — 15 Amp Exterior Lighting — Yellow Switch/Cabin Com- Blue Left Front Park and partment Node Side Marker, Left Tail (CCN)/Steering Col- and Running, License umn Control Module...
Page 460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Interior Lighting/ — 20 Amp Fuel Pump Blue Steering Wheel Yellow Switches - if — 10 Amp Power Mirror Switch/ equipped/Switch Driver Window Bank/Electronic Ve- Switch...
Page 461 460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Back-Up Lights — 10 Amp Anti-Lock Brake Sys- Yellow tem (ABS)/Electronic Stability Program — 10 Amp Occupant Restraint (ESP) Module/Stop Controller (ORC) Light Switch —...
Page 462: Replacement Bulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb No. CAUTION! (Continued) Headlamp ......9008 H13 •...
Page 463: Front Turn Signal And Front Side Marker Lamp
462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Firmly grasp the lock ring and rotate it counterclock- Front Turn Signal and Front Side Marker Lamp wise to unlock it. 1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right to 4. Remove the bulb and connector assembly from the access the left front turn signal or side marker.
Page 464: Front Fog Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 Front Fog Lamp CAUTION! 1. Open the hood. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil 2. Reach behind the headlamp housing to access the contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb. bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Page 465: Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal, And Back-Up Lamp
464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal, and Back-Up Lamp 6. Separate the back plate from the taillamp housing. 1. Open the liftgate. 7. Pull the appropriate bulb(s) out of the back plate and insert the replacement bulb(s). 2. Remove the screws that fasten the taillamp housing to the vehicle.
Page 466: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 19.5 Gallons 73.8 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters Cooling System * 3.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 5 14 Quarts 13.3 Liters Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Page 467: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 468: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Transfer Case MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Front Axle SAE 80W-90 Multi-Purpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant or equivalent. Rear Axle SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
Page 470 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..472 Emissions Control System Maintenance ..470 Maintenance Schedule ....470...
Page 471 470 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. the continued proper functioning of the emissions control On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) system.
Page 472 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 471 NOTE: Settings” of the EVIC section in this manual or under • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the “Odometer/Trip Odometer” in the “Instrument Cluster time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil Descriptions section of this manual.
Page 473 472 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month CAUTION! • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Failure to perform the required maintenance items damage. may result in damage to the vehicle. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals •...
Page 474 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 473 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 475: Service Schedule
474 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 476 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 475 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 477 476 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 42 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 478 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 477 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid; change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Page 479 478 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine). ❏...
Page 480 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 479 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 481 480 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 482 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 481 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. † ❏...
Page 483 482 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 484 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 483 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or Schedule 114 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 485 484 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine). ❏...
Page 486 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 485 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service 126 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 487 486 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 138 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 488 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 487 † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions 150 Months Maintenance Service warranty. Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏...
Page 490: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......491 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 491 490 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 497 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......497 ▫...
Page 492: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 491 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 493: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
492 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center solved with this process. P.O.
Page 494: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 493 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 495: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
494 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle.
Page 496: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 495 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 497 496 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, assistance of service and engineering specialists to maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- LLC vehicles.
Page 498 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 497 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 499 498 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 500 INDEX...
Page 501 500 INDEX About Your Brakes ..... . . 327 Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ....60 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 502 INDEX 501 Automatic Door Locks ....30,31 Battery ....... 428 Automatic Headlights .
Page 503 502 INDEX Brake/Transmission Interlock ....303 Cargo Load Floor ......193 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .
Page 504 INDEX 503 Coin Holder ......192 Inspection ......439 Cold Weather Operation .
Page 505 504 INDEX Disposal Brake Assist System ....333 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ....439 Electronic Roll Mitigation .
Page 506 INDEX 505 Checking Oil Level ..... 424 Engine Oil Viscosity ..... . 426 Compartment .
Page 507 506 INDEX Turn Signal ....88,152,211,462,464 Four Wheel Drive Flash-To-Pass ......153 Shifting .
Page 508 INDEX 507 Tank Capacity ......465 Gross Axle Weight Rating ....380,383 Fuses .
Page 509 508 INDEX Passing ......153 Hood Release ......146 Replacing .
Page 510 INDEX 509 Introduction ......4 Latches ....... . 88 Hood .
Page 511 510 INDEX Dimmer Switch, Headlight ... . . 148,153 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..210 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 339 Oil Pressure .
Page 512 INDEX 511 Loading Vehicle ......380 Maintenance, Sunroof ..... 182 Tires .
Page 513 512 INDEX Rearview ......94 Oil, Engine ......424,466 Vanity .
Page 514 INDEX 513 Overdrive ......220,307 Power Overdrive OFF Switch ....307 Door Locks .
Page 515 514 INDEX Radio Remote Controls ....279 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ..279 Radio, Satellite (uconnect studios) .
Page 516 INDEX 515 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ....88 Shoulder Belt Anchorage ....47 Safety Defects, Reporting .
Page 517 516 INDEX Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....14 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....360 Sentry Key Programming .
Page 518 INDEX 517 Wheel, Tilt ......159 Theft System (Security Alarm) ....17 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Tie Down Hooks, Cargo .
Page 519 518 INDEX Load Capacity ......348 Disabled Vehicle ..... . . 414 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .
Page 520 INDEX 519 Fluid ......444,467 Uniform Tire Quality Grades ....497 Four-Wheel-Drive Operation .
Page 521 520 INDEX Warning Lights Windows ......34 (Instrument Cluster Description) ... . . 208 Power .
Page 522 Chrysler Group LLC 10KK74-126-AC 10KK74-126-AD 4th Edition Printed in U.S.A. 3rd Edition...

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