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Page 1 Grand Cherokee 2 0 1 2 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L SRT8...
Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea- Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea- Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 6 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....7 Rollover Warning .
Page 7: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
INTRODUCTION 5 control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by injury.
Page 9 6 INTRODUCTION...
Page 10: Warnings And Cautions
INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 11: 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. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ..19 ▫...
Page 13 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....24 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . . 42 ▫...
Page 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ....59 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....78 ▫...
Page 15: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition switch.
Page 16: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
Page 17: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 • The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if CAUTION! (Continued) equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up • Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either: to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the •...
Page 19: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder WARNING! (Continued) Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or sounds a signal to remind you to remove the Key Fob.
Page 20: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 The system uses the factory-mated Key Fob with Remote If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and Wireless Ignition vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.
Page 21: Customer Key Programming
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE vehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. system serviced, bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to the authorized dealer.
Page 22: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED Rearming The System This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors, If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to liftgate, liftgate flipper glass, and ignition for unauthor- disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the ized operation.
Page 23: To Disarm The System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the To Disarm The System vehicle: The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods: • Press LOCK on the interior power door lock switch •...
Page 24: Tamper Alert
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle • The driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 25: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
Page 26: To Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” under “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. Remote Unlock Sequence This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
Page 27: To Lock The Doors
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Approach Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. are locked with the RKE transmitter or the Passive Entry The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles feature.
Page 28: Programming Additional Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 NOTE: The interior lights will turn off if you turn the 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical ignition switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while latch at the top of the RKE transmitter sideways with the Panic Alarm is activated.
Page 29 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
Page 30: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal halves together. distance, check for these two conditions: General Information 1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and life of the battery is a minimum of three years.
Page 31: How To Use Remote Start
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • System not disabled from previous remote start event How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the • Vehicle theft alarm not active engine will remote start: •...
Page 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle To Enter Remote Start Mode Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped Press and release the REMOTE START button The following messages will display in the EVIC if the on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- onds.
Page 33 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The engine can be started two consecutive times with equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle, the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition must be press and release the START/STOP button. If the cycled by pushing the START/STOP button twice (or START/STOP button is not present, insert the Key Fob the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN...
Page 34: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped panel downward. To unlock the front doors, pull the When remote start is activated, the heated steering inside door handle to the first detent. To unlock the rear wheel, and driver heated seat features will automatically doors, pull the door lock knob on the door trim panel turn on in cold weather.
Page 35: Power Door Locks
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks WARNING! The power door lock switch is located on each front door • For personal security and safety in the event of an panel. Press the switch to lock or unlock the doors. accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 36: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 If you press the door lock switch while the Key Fob is in Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped the ignition switch and the driver’s door is open, the If Auto Unlock is enabled, this feature will unlock all the doors will not lock.
Page 37 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. Child-Protection Door Lock Function Child-Protection Door Lock Location WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
Page 38: Keyless Enter-N-Go
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the NOTE: • Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ down the window, and open the door using the outside Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea-...
Page 39 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driver’s (1.5 m) of the driver’s door handle, grab the driver’s front front door handle.
Page 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE To Enter The Liftgate Transmitter In Vehicle With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the button on the right side of Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside your vehicle, the the chrome accent bar, which is located on the liftgate...
Page 41 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in EVIC, all doors will unlock when you push the button on the liftgate. If Unlock Driver Door 1st press is programmed in EVIC, the liftgate and Flipper glass will unlock when you press the button on the liftgate For further information, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion...
Page 42: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: passenger and rear passenger door windows. The win- • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you dow controls will operate only when the ignition switch must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock is in the ON/RUN or ACC position.
Page 43 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power window switches remain active for 10 min- WARNING! utes after the ignition has been turned OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch or leave a vehicle with Keyless Enter- Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection —...
Page 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 during Auto Up. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to Window Lockout Button the first detent and hold it to close the window manually. The Window Lockout button on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window controls on the rear doors.
Page 45: Wind Buffeting
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
Page 46: Liftgate Flipper Glass
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Liftgate Flipper Glass Once the liftgate flipper glass has been opened, connec- The liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the tion to the rear window wiper is interrupted, preventing liftgate is unlocked. To open the flipper glass, push up on activation of the rear wiper blade while the flipper glass the window switch located on the liftgate.
Page 47: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Liftgate — If Equipped To operate the power liftgate manually in the open The power liftgate may be opened by pulling direction, pull the liftgate handle once to initiate a power up on the liftgate handle or by pressing the cycle and then pull the handle a second time to put LIFTGATE button on the Remote Keyless Entry...
Page 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 • If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is WARNING! closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position, provided it During power operation, personal injury or cargo meets sufficient resistance.
Page 49 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgate WARNING! is opening, the liftgate motor will disengage to allow • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- manual operation. ous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
Page 50: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • Knee bolsters for front seat occupants OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may vehicle are the restraint systems: enhance occupant protection by managing occupant •...
Page 51 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE infant and child restraint systems. For more information Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat on LATCH, refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for belt properly (see section on Child Restraints) should be CHildren (LATCH).
Page 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be WARNING! moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more Front Air Bags room to inflate. severe injuries in a collision.
Page 53: Lap/Shoulder Belts
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! (Continued) can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown (SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) from the vehicle.
Page 54: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in belts are designed to go around the large bones of these areas are more likely to be seriously injured your body.
Page 55 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the not protect you properly.
Page 57 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a comfortable and not resting on your neck.
Page 58: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to shoulder belt.
Page 59: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away you will prefer a higher position.
Page 60: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions If the passenger seating position is equipped with an The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are ALR and is being used for normal usage: equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably which are used to secure a child restraint system.
Page 61: Energy Management Feature
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE position that has a belt with this feature. Children WARNING! 12 years old and under should always be properly • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced restrained in the rear seat. if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-...
Page 62: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Seat Belt Pretensioners identified by any markings, only through visual inspec- The seat belts for both front seating positions are tion of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
Page 63 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE However if during a front impact, a secondary rear CAUTION! impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on the sever- ity and type of the impact. All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a...
Page 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. Hand Positioning Points On AHR 2.
Page 65 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE AHR In Reset Position 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism NOTE: 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the into the back decorative plastic half.
Page 66: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (BeltAlert ) (8 km/h), BeltAlert will provide both audio and visual BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and notification.
Page 67: Seat Belt Lock Out
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Lock Out extender should be used only if the existing belt is not The center rear seat belt system has a lock out feature that long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex- will not allow you to extract the center webbing unless tender and store it.
Page 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers. design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 69 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Steering Wheel and Column This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat- Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced • Instrument Panel protection for an occupant during a side impact. The •...
Page 70: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • No objects should be placed over or near the air driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides bag on the instrument panel, because any such output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a...
Page 71 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant deploys independently;...
Page 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners and/or SAB and SABIC air bags on both sides of the vehicle may deploy. The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- brated to deploy the Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags and SABIC air bags during impacts that require side air bag occupant protection.
Page 73: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front WARNING! (Continued) Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects proved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side between you and the side air bags;...
Page 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi- Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are certain frontal collisions depending on the severity and not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should type of collision.
Page 75 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning WARNING! Light in the instrument panel for approxi- mately four to eight seconds for a self-check Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- when the ignition is first turned on.
Page 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as triggered, releasing a quantity of non-toxic gas.
Page 77 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Front And Side Impact Sensors SABIC. The inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of In front and side impacts, front and side impact sensors the headliner out of the way and covers the window.
Page 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 • Unlock the doors automatically. However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor If A Deployment Occurs immediately. The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate •...
Page 79 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! WARNING! Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, • Modifications to any part of the air bag system seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac- could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) You will want to have the air bags ready to • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag inflate for your protection in a collision. The system.
Page 81: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint were buckled/fastened; Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may •...
Page 82: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the right seat such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your ment, can read the information if they have access to the child.
Page 83 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE facing child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can WARNING! be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible • Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in child seats. the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the air bag unless the air bag is turned off.
Page 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, restraint: pull the shoulder belt until it is fully extended from the retractor.
Page 85 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For additional information, refer to All children whose weight or height is above the www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana- forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts dian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s web- site for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/ fit properly.
Page 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat slouching can move the belt out of position. belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- •...
Page 87 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE webbing-mounted lower attachments and child seats the vehicle’s seat belts. For typical installation instruc- with fixed lower attachments. The rear seat lower an- tions, refer to “Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child chors can be readily identified by the symbol located on Restraint System”.
Page 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Latch Anchorages Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top Tether Strap In addition, there are top tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages.
Page 89 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a...
Page 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 gap panel. They are not visible until you fold the gap secure a Child Restraint System (CRS). These types of panel down. Do not use the cargo tie down hooks seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat located on the floor behind the seat.
Page 91 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR: the upward position. To access the center seat arm rest tether first lower the arm rest. The tether is located 1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull enough behind the armrest and hooked onto the plastic seat of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it backing.
Page 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Pull down on the tether to unhook it from the plastic seat seating positions, route the tether under the head re- backing, then raise the armrest and attach the tether hook straints, and attach the hook to the top tether anchor to the strap located on the front of the arm rest.
Page 93 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback) Top Tether Strap Mounting...
Page 94: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 behind the gap panel. Please note the top tether anchor- WARNING! ages are not visible until you fold the gap panel down. • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to Do not use the cargo tie down hooks located on the floor behind the seats.
Page 95: Safety Tips
92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the should be considered a normal part of the break-in and limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can SAFETY TIPS be detrimental and should be avoided.
Page 96: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat confined areas any longer than needed to move belts.
Page 97: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-...
Page 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Floor Mat Safety Information WARNING! (Continued) Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your • Never place or install floor mats or other floor vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they secured to prevent them from moving and inter-...
Page 99: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts WARNING! (Continued) and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Page 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Sun Visor Extension ....107 Mirrors ......104 ▫...
Page 101 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Things You Should Know About Your ▫ Manual Front Passenger Seatback Uconnect™ Phone ....134 Adjustment —...
Page 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 ▫ To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To ▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ....180 Memory ......172 ▫...
Page 103 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Intermittent Wiper System ....186 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ....195 ▫...
Page 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 ▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ..209 ▫ Cleaning The Parksense System ..230 ▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ..210 ▫...
Page 105 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Programming A Rolling Code ... 240 ▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ... . . 249 ▫...
Page 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 ▫ Closing Power Shade — Express ..252 ▫ Door Storage ..... . . 262 ▫...
Page 107: Mirrors
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light in the button will illuminate to indicate when the dim- ming feature is activated.
Page 108: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight forward or rearward to resist damage.
Page 109: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE mirror, press the mirror select button for the mirror that Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by you want to adjust. Using the mirror control switch, press the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want Memory Seat”...
Page 110: Sun Visor Extension
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
Page 111 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually to let the driver know that the system is operational.
Page 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Sensor Location (Driver Side Shown) Warning Light Location The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an see if an alert is necessary.
Page 113 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.
Page 115 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in berms, etc.
Page 116: Rear Cross Path
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 117: Modes Of Operation
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 118: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert Blind Spot Alert Off present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will When the BSM system is turned off there will be no also be sounded.
Page 119 • www.dodge.com/uconnect system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be • www.jeep.com/uconnect used with the system at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French languages.
Page 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Voice Command Button WARNING! Actual button location may vary with the ra- dio. The individual buttons are described in the Any voice commanded system should be used only “Operation” section. in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use.
Page 121: Operation
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Operation example, you can use the compound form voice Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone the compound form command into two voice com- menu structure.
Page 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Device” Cancel Command At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and and follow the audible prompts. you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a •...
Page 123 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the Call By Saying A Name vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three • Press the button to begin. and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the •...
Page 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Add Names To Your Uconnect™ Phonebook After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more NOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect™ Phonebook is phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the recommended when the vehicle is not in motion.
Page 125 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To call a name from the Uconnect™ Phonebook or • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. downloaded Phonebook, follow the procedure in SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone- “Call by Saying a Name”...
Page 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say mobile and a home number, but you can add “John “Phonebook Edit Entry”. Doe’s” work number later using the “Phonebook Edit Entry” feature. •...
Page 127 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect™ Phone will ask you to verify that you from the list, press the button while the Uconnect™ Phone is playing the desired entry and say wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook. “Delete”.
Page 128: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • To call one of the names in the list, press the Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call button during the playing of the desired name, and Currently In Progress say “Call”.
Page 129 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can Toggling Between Calls only answer an incoming call or ignore it. If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press the button until you hear a single beep, Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In...
Page 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 press and hold the button until you hear a double NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the beep, indicating that the two calls have been joined into Uconnect™ Phone. one conference call.
Page 131: Uconnect™ Phone Features
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • An active call is automatically transferred to the NOTE: After every Uconnect™ Phone language change mobile phone after the ignition key is switched to OFF. operation, only the language-specific 32-name phone- book is usable. The paired phone name is not language- Uconnect™...
Page 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 the paired mobile phone to call the emergency num- WARNING! ber. This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. To use your Uconnect™ Phone System in an emer- gency, your mobile phone must be: NOTE: •...
Page 133 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mexico City in Mexico). Please refer to the 24-Hour Working With Automated Systems “Towing Assistance” coverage details on the DVD in This method is used in instances where one generally has the Warranty Information Booklet and the 24-Hour to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while Towing Assistance references.
Page 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 is also to be used for navigating through an automated Barge In — Overriding Prompts customer service center menu structure, and to leave a The “Voice Command” button can be used when you number on a pager.
Page 135 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone And Network Status Indicators NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the If available on the radio and/or on a premium display dial ring to the Uconnect™ Phone to play it on the vehicle such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by audio system, so you will not hear it.
Page 136: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 In order to un-mute the Uconnect™ Phone: If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth connection between your mobile phone and the • Press the button. Uconnect™ Phone System, follow the instructions de- •...
Page 137: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Select Another Mobile Phone Delete Uconnect™ Phone Paired Mobile Phones This feature allows you to select and start using another • Press the button to begin. phone paired with the Uconnect™ Phone. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Voice Training best results, the Voice Training session should be com- For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- pleted when the vehicle is parked with the engine nizing their voice commands or numbers, the Uconnect™ running, all windows closed, and the blower fan Phone Voice Training feature may be used.
Page 139 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • fully closed windows, Voice Command • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to • dry weather condition. provide at least ⁄ in (1 cm) gap between the overhead • Even though the system is designed for users speaking console (if equipped) and the mirror.
Page 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must • fully closed windows, be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. • dry weather conditions, and • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). •...
Page 141 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Send Messages: Uconnect™ Phone can read or send new messages on You can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. To send your phone. a new message: • Press the Read Messages: button. If you receive a new text message while your phone is •...
Page 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 List of Preset Messages: 11. See You in 15 minutes 1. Yes 12. I am on my way 2. No 13. I’ll be late 3. Where are you? 14. Are you there yet? 4.
Page 143 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Bluetooth Communication Link Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the the system from announcing the new incoming mes- Uconnect™...
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Page 147 144 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 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 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 149: General Information
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- following conditions: mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a...
Page 150: Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists The system will best recognize your speech if the win- options, press the Voice Command button, listen dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is for the beep, and say your command.
Page 151 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the Radio AM volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In system is speaking.
Page 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Disc To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 153 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Switch to system setup” − “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Change to setup” − “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) • “Main menu setup” or —...
Page 154: Voice Training
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Voice Training SEATS For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Seats are part of the Occupant Restraint System of the nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™ vehicle. Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. WARNING! 1.
Page 155: Power Seats - If Equipped
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with eight-way power driver and front passenger seats. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. There are two switches that control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
Page 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Reclining The Seatback The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will backward.
Page 157: Passenger's Power Seat
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Passenger’s Power Seat WARNING! (Continued) Some models are equipped with a six-way power pas- • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the senger seat. The power seat switch is located on the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your outboard side of the seat.
Page 158: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Tilting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up or • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the down. Pull upward or push downward on the front of shoulder belt is no longer resting against your the seat switch, the front of the seat cushion will move in chest.
Page 159: Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar sup- Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward port. Pushing upward or downward on the switch will Adjustment raise and lower the position of the support. Some models may be equipped with manual front driver or passenger seats.
Page 160: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Recline Release the bar once you have reached the desired To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the position.
Page 161: Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature - If Equipped
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death. Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature —...
Page 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to WARNING! “Remote Starting System — If Equipped” in “Things To • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa- tion.
Page 163 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes. When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation.
Page 164: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Press the switch once to select HIGH-level Ventilated Seats — If Equipped heating. Press the switch a second time to select On some models, both the driver and passenger seats are LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third ventilated.
Page 165: Head Restraints
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ventilated seat switches are used Head Restraints to control the speed of the fans located Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury in the seat. Press the switch once to by restricting head movement in the event of a rear- choose HIGH, press it a second time to impact.
Page 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Active Head Restraints — Front Seats To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo- restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push identified by any markings, only through visual inspec- downward on the head restraint.
Page 167 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward 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 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- WARNING! (Continued) straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 169 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- ward on the head restraint to lower it. Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision.
Page 170: 60/40 Split Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 60/40 Split Rear Seat To Lower Rear Seat Either side of the rear seat can be lowered to allow for extended cargo space and still maintain some rear seating room. NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward.
Page 171 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Fold the rear seat completely forward. WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers.
Page 172: Reclining Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Reclining Rear Seat WARNING! To recline the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release the lever Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the at the desired position.
Page 173: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat, driver’s outside mirror, adjustable steering wheel posi- tion (if equipped), and the radio station preset settings.
Page 174: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory to 12 AM and 12 FM stations can be set). NOTE: Each time the S (SET) button and a numbered 6.
Page 175: Memory Position Recall
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11. Select Remote Linked to Memory in the Electronic To recall the memory setting for driver two, press Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter Yes . Refer MEMORY button number 2 on the driver’s door, or the to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to Customer-Programmable Features”...
Page 176: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 3. Press and release the memory S (SET) button located Easy Entry/Exit Seat on the driver’s door. This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the 4.
Page 177: To Open And Close The Hood
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE driving position when the key is placed into the TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ignition, and turned out of the LOCK position toward To open the hood, two latches must be released. the ACC/ON position.
Page 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle.
Page 179: Lights
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is Headlight Switch on the parking lights, taillights, license plate The headlight switch is located on the left side of the light and instrument panel lights are also instrument panel, next to the steering wheel.
Page 180: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Headlights On Automatically With Wipers CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights, it also has this customer-programmable feature. When Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, your headlights are in the automatic mode and the steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the engine is running, they will automatically turn on when lenses.
Page 181: Smartbeam™ - If Equipped
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: When your headlights come on during the To Activate daytime, the instrument panel lights will automatically 1. Enable the Automatic High Beams. Refer to “Elec- dim to the lower nighttime intensity. Refer to “Lights” in tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer- this section for further information.
Page 182: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 2. Push back on the multifunction lever once again to Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights reactivate the system. Only This feature prevents the headlights from interfering NOTE: Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and with the vision of oncoming drivers.
Page 183: Parking Lights And Panel Lights
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “Under- standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Parking Lights And Panel Lights To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise.
Page 184: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Interior Lights to its farthest position up until you hear a click. This Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front feature is termed the “Parade” mode and is useful when doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating headlights are required during the day.
Page 185: Lights-On Reminder
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lights-On Reminder NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when Front Map/Reading Lights the driver’s door is opened.
Page 186: Ambient Light
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either Ambient Light side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light time visibility.
Page 187: Multifunction Lever
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows steering column. on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 188: High/Low Beam Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling the multifunction back toward the steering wheel will turn the low beams back on, or shut the high beams off. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Page 189: Windshield Wiper Operation
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper the windshield wiper blades from returning to the operation.
Page 190: Windshield Washer Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. Intermittent Wiper Operation NOTE: If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled.
Page 191: Mist
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer WARNING! pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be used in order to Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield spray the windshield with washer fluid.
Page 192: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 • The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped This feature senses moisture on the windshield and when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind- automatically activates the wipers for the driver.
Page 193: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside tem- perature is greater than 32°F (0°C). • Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the NEU- TRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed...
Page 194: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve- hicle.
Page 195: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps transmitter or the memory switch on the driver’s door warm your hands in cold weather.
Page 196: Electronic Speed Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Press the switch to turn on the heated WARNING! steering wheel. The light on the switch • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin will illuminate to indicate the steering wheel heater is on.
Page 197: To Activate
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control right side of the steering wheel. System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
Page 198: To Set A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 To Set A Desired Speed To Resume Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button button and release.
Page 199: To Accelerate For Passing
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains set, push the SET (-) button. If the button is continually speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on held in the SET (-) position, the set speed will continue to moderate hills is normal.
Page 200: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF WARNING! EQUIPPED • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling system. It is not a substitute for active driving on highways and major roadways.
Page 201 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • The ACC system: You should switch off the ACC system: − Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming ve- • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, hicles, and stationary objects (e.g., a stopped ve- sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situations hicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
Page 202: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 The Cruise Control system has two control modes: • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between vehicles. • Normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode for cruising at a constant preset speed. For additional information, refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode”...
Page 203: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise conditions: Control. • When in Four-Wheel Drive Low. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) •...
Page 204: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 To Activate To turn the system OFF, push and release the ON/OFF Push and release the ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the EVIC displays “Adaptive Cruise Ready.”...
Page 205: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set A Desired ACC Speed Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the not, the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set SET - button and release.
Page 206: To Cancel
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 To Cancel The system will disable ACC without erasing the memory if: • You softly tap the brake pedal. • You depress the brake pedal. • You press the CANCEL switch. • An Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) event occurs. •...
Page 207: To Turn Off
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You turn OFF the ignition. NOTE: If ACC is resumed or set with the ESC/TCS off, ESC will automatically be re-engaged. • You switch to Four-Wheel Drive Low. To Resume Speed Press the RES + button and release. Then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Page 208: To Vary The Speed Setting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 To Vary The Speed Setting Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 mph While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by (1.6 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of pressing and holding the RES + button.
Page 209: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Setting The Following Distance In ACC The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between 3 (long), 2 (me- dium), and 1 (short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 same lane, the EVIC displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indi- cator” icon, and the system adjusts vehicle speed auto- matically to maintain the distance setting, regardless of the set speed. The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until: •...
Page 211 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- The ACC Systems provides Overtake Aid when passing ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if on the left hand side only. When driving with ACC necessary.
Page 212: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ACC SET The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings. The − When ACC is set, the set speed will display. EVIC is located in the upper part of the instrument cluster between the speedometer and the tachometer.
Page 213: Display Warnings And Maintenance
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ACC screen will display once again if any ACC Display Warnings And Maintenance activity occurs, which may include any of the following: “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning • Set Speed Change The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”...
Page 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of an obstruction. The sensor is located in the center of the vehicle behind the lower grille. To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor- tant to note the following maintenance items: •...
Page 215 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor, Removing ACC Sensor For Off-Roading including transparent material or aftermarket grilles. NOTE: When off-roading, it may be advisable to re- Doing so could cause an ACC system failure or move the ACC sensor.
Page 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 NOTE: Do not change the adjustment fasteners or pull To reinstall the sensor and bracket assembly reverse the the sensor off of the bracket. Doing so may misalign the process above. The fastener torque required to assembly sensor.
Page 217: Precautions While Driving With Acc
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service ACC Warning Precautions While Driving With ACC If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates issues.
Page 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 Offset Driving Turns And Bends ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the system offset from your direct line of travel. There will not be may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 219 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using ACC On Hills Lane Changing When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic lane in which you are traveling.
Page 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 Narrow Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane. There will not be suffi- cient distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 221: General Information
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stationary Objects And Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations Classification Specifications: where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and 47 C.F.R.
Page 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 To Vary The Speed Setting WARNING! There are two ways to change the set speed: In the normal Cruise Control mode, the system will • Use the accelerator pedal to adjust the vehicle to the not react to vehicles ahead.
Page 223: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped Press the RES + button and then remove your foot from Forward Collision Warning (FCW) warns the driver of a the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the last set potential collision with the vehicle in front of you and speed.
Page 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 guard rails or sign posts based on the course predic- tion. This is expected and is a part of normal FCW activation and functionality. WARNING! Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW detect every type of potential collision.
Page 225 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE FCW settings can only be changed when the vehicle is in Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows PARK. the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are much closer. This The default status of FCW is the “Far”...
Page 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you. FCW Off Example NOTE: • The system will retain the last setting selected by the driver after ignition shut down.
Page 227 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • FCW will not react to irrelevant objects such as over- Service FCW Warning head objects, ground reflections, objects not in the path If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ of the car, stationary objects that are far away, oncom- FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates ing traffic, or leading vehicles with the same or higher...
Page 228: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF ParkSense Sensors EQUIPPED The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is and audible indications of the distance between the rear within the sensors’...
Page 229: Parksense Display
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the Instru- ParkSense Display ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display audible warnings to indicate the distance between the will turn ON indicating the system status.
Page 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Park Assist System OFF Slow Tone The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 231 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
Page 232: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 233: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- detected a faulted condition, the EVIC will display the derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” or the “SERVICE tion. When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the PARK ASSIST SYSTEM”...
Page 234: Parksense System Usage Precautions
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 • ParkSense , when on, will MUTE the radio when it is ParkSense System Usage Precautions sounding a tone. NOTE: • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, • Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense system operat- not to scratch or damage them.
Page 235 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense WARNING! should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered • Drivers must be careful when backing up even or open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE. A lowered tailgate could provide a false indication that when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sys- an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
Page 236: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF WARNING! (Continued) EQUIPPED • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear System, it is strongly recommended that the ball Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever...
Page 237 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width that will help indicate the distance to the rear of the of the vehicle while a dashed center-line will indicate the vehicle. The following table shows the approximate center of the vehicle to assist with aligning to a hitch/ distances for each zone: receiver.
Page 238: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
Page 239: Turning Parkview On Or Off - Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting the “enable rear camera in reverse” soft-key. 5. Press the “save” soft-key. Turning ParkView On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio 1. Press the “menu” hard-key. 2.
Page 240: Sunglass Bin Door
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Sunglass Bin Door At the front of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- ment access is a “push/push” design. Push the chrome pad on the door to open.
Page 241: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
Page 242: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink system.
Page 243 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
Page 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next button you want to program and the hand-held transmit- step after the LEARN button has been pressed. ter button.
Page 245: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi- the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not cator light. The Homelink indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after Homelink has received the fre- release the button.
Page 246: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to follow these steps: time-out in the same manner.
Page 247: Using Homelink
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Watch for the HomeLink indicator to change flash Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases.
Page 248: Security
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 Security Troubleshooting Tips It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here in your vehicle. are some of the most common solutions: •...
Page 249: General Information
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following while you are programming the universal trans- two conditions: ceiver.
Page 250: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in visors on the overhead console. the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 251: Opening Sunroof - Express
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 252: Venting Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts re- Wind Buffeting sult in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the disabled.
Page 253: Ignition Off Operation
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ignition OFF Operation The power sunroof switches remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. Refer to “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Set- tings (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
Page 254: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in second and the sunroof will open automatically from any position.
Page 255: Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express To open the shade, press and hold the switch rearward to Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop full open.
Page 256: Pinch Protect Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 Pinch Protect Feature Wind Buffeting This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the struction is detected, the sunroof will automatically re- ears.
Page 257: Sunroof Fully Closed
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Refer to “Elec- the outlets labeled with a “battery” are connected directly tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer- to the battery and powered at all times. Programmable Features (System Setup)” in “Under- NOTE: standing Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 The front power outlet is located inside the storage area In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power on the center stack of the instrument panel. Push inward outlet located in the storage area of the center console. on the storage lid to open the compartment and gain access to this power outlet.
Page 259 256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo area. Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel Fuse Rear Power Outlet The rear power outlet can be switched to NOTE: “battery” powered all the time by switching the power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse in the fuse panel.
Page 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
Page 261: Power Inverter - If Equipped
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current.
Page 262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter. The power inverter switch is located on the switch bank below the Climate Controls.
Page 263: Cupholders
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS WARNING! There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the center console. To avoid serious injury or death: • Do not use a three-prong adaptor. • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. •...
Page 264: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers STORAGE located in the fold-down center armrest. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Rear Cupholders Glove Compartment...
Page 265: Door Storage
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the Door Storage latch and lower the glove box door. Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy access. Opened Glove Compartment Door Panel Storage...
Page 266: Center Console
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 Center Console To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on The center console contains both an upper and a lower the small latch located on the lid. storage area. Storage Compartment Latches Storage Compartment...
Page 267: Cargo Area Features
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the WARNING! lower storage compartment. Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving.
Page 268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Press in on the flashlight to release it. To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Press And Release Three-Press Switch...
Page 269: Cargo Storage Bins
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Storage Bins Two additional storage bins are located under the load There are four removable storage bins located in the rear floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor cargo area.
Page 270: Retractable Cargo Area Cover - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area: 1.
Page 271: Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in WARNING! place. In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle.
Page 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 WARNING! • To help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts.
Page 273: Rear Window Features
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES WARNING! (Continued) Rear Window Wiper/Washer • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits described on the label attached to the left door or The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch left door center pillar.
Page 274: Rear Window Defroster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned first detent for intermittent operation and to the OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” second detent for continuous rear wiper operation.
Page 275: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED window defroster only when the engine is operating. The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The CAUTION! load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
Page 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 rack frame. Once the crossbar is in the desired position, CAUTION! retighten the with the wrench to lock the crossbar into • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do position. not carry any loads on the roof rack without the NOTE: crossbars installed.
Page 277 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Long loads which extend over the windshield, Cargo must be securely tied before driving your such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the large frontal area should be secured to both the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- front and rear of the vehicle.
Page 278: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System ..306 Instrument Panel Features ....279 ▫ Fuel Economy ..... . 307 Instrument Cluster .
Page 279 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Turn Menu Off ..... . 314 Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) ..328 ▫...
Page 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 ▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia Uconnect™ Multimedia Video Entertainment (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped ..348 System (VES)™ — If Equipped ... . 359 ▫...
Page 281 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Replacing The Batteries ....374 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ... . 393 ▫...
Page 282: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Lower Switch Bank 11 — Hood Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch 12 — Fuel Door Release 3 — Radio 8 — Storage Bin 13 —...
Page 283: Instrument Cluster
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 284: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS the ON/RUN position before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to 1. Tachometer ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000).
Page 285 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL system. If this light remains on after several ignition WARNING! cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal problem diagnosed and corrected.
Page 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 5. TOW/HAUL Indicator Light — If Equipped 9. Hill Descent Control Indicator Light — If Equipped This light will illuminate when the TOW/ The symbol indicates the status of the Hill HAUL button has been selected. The TOW/ Decent Control (HDC) feature.
Page 287 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those...
Page 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS...
Page 289 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped 14. Brake Warning Light This indicator will illuminate when the park This light monitors various brake functions, lights or headlights are turned on. including brake fluid level and parking brake application.
Page 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on dangerous.
Page 291 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light also will turn on when the parking brake is brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have tion.
Page 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 19. Fuel Gauge 23. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when Light — If Equipped the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- trol (ESC) is off.
Page 293 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- WARNING! ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
Page 294: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC consists of the following: (EVIC) • System Status The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
Page 295 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units, System Setup, Vehicle Speed, Trip Info, Turn Menu Off and sub-menus.
Page 296: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 BACK Button messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn- Press the BACK button to scroll back to a ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall previous menu or sub-menu. into several categories: •...
Page 297 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL of this message type are Turn Signal On (if a turn signal When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays is left on) and Lights On (if driver leaves the vehicle). the following messages: • Unstored Messages Until RUN •...
Page 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 • Keyfob Battery Low • Normal Cruise Ready — When Adaptive Cruise Con- trol (ACC) system is turned off and Normal (Fixed • Liftglass Open Speed) Cruise Control mode is available. Refer to • Left front turn signal lamp out “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)”...
Page 299 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ACC Cancelled — To disable the ACC system. Refer to • Brake — If the ACC system predicts that its maximum “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding braking level is not sufficient to maintain the set The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
Page 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 • Key in Ignition Lights On that limits functionality. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of • Ignition or Accessory On Your Vehicle” (if equipped). • Ignition or Accessory On Lights On •...
Page 301 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Memory 1 profile set • Automatic high beams on • Memory 2 profile set • Automatic high beams off • Memory system unavailable — Not in Park • Service Four Wheel Drive System • Memory system unavailable — Seatbelt buckled •...
Page 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 • For 4x4 High Slow Below 5 MPH or 8 KPH Put Trans • Vehicle Lowered To Entry/Exit (Park) Height — This in N Press 4 Low message is displayed (for 5 seconds) when the vehicle has achieved the Park Height.
Page 303: Evic White Telltale Lights
300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Reduce Speed To Maintain Selected Ride Height — • Aerodynamic Ride Height — This is displayed (for This message is displayed in advance warning to the 5 seconds) when the vehicle has achieved the Aerody- driver that the vehicle will be moved to the next lower namic Height.
Page 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 • Electronic Speed Control ON • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) SET This light will turn on when the electronic This light will turn on when the ACC is SET. speed control is ON. For further information, For further information, refer to “Adaptive refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 305: Evic Amber Telltale Lights
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Air Suspension Up NOTE: • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- The air suspension up telltale will illuminate tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under when the air suspension is in use. For further these conditions there will be a substantial increase in information, refer to “Starting And Operating”.
Page 306: Evic Red Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 will display in the telltale display area. Tighten the fuel EVIC Red Telltale Lights filler cap properly and press the SELECT button to turn This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These off the message. If the problem continues, the message telltales include: will appear the next time the vehicle is started.
Page 307 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Pressure Warning Light If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure. If Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle •...
Page 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 • Transmission Temperature Warning Light required. You may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may This light indicates that there is excessive trans- require towing. mission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing.
Page 309: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unless reset, this message will continue to display each WARNING! time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go.
Page 310: Fuel Economy
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Distance To Empty (DTE) Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go • Miles Per Gallon (MPG) 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the 2.
Page 311 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL (MDS) (if equipped) allows the engine to operate on four Distance To Empty (DTE) cylinders, or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner. Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level.
Page 312: Vehicle Speed
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 • Trip B Vehicle Speed Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle • Elapsed Time Speed” displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. Press the SELECT button to display the Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the current speed in mph or km/h.
Page 313: Units
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Elapsed Time down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON been selected.
Page 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • Digital Speedometer This light will illuminate when the sport mode is selected. This mode provides performance To access, press and release either the UP or DOWN based tuning with improved handling through arrow button until “Performance Features” appears in an electronic controlled dampening system.
Page 315 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The time will continue to display until the SELECT • The distance and speed measurements display while button is pressed. the event is taking place. • Pressing the SELECT button will clear the current run •...
Page 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 • Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach Peak G-Force 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) in less then 30 seconds. When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force values (two lateral and two longitudinal). •...
Page 317: Vehicle Info
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Hours Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle Displays the number of hours of engine operation. Info” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. Messages # Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the Select from Main Menu using the UP or DOWN buttons.
Page 318: Tire Psi
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 Tire PSI Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Tire PSI” displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. Press and release the UP/DOWN but- tons until one of the following System Status messages displays in the EVIC: •...
Page 319: Keyless Enter-N-Go Display - If Equipped
316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Your system can be set to display pressure units in PSI, NOTE: The system will display the last known outside kPa, or BAR. temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- Keyless Enter-N-Go Display —...
Page 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free from large metallic objects such as buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, etc. Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
Page 321 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass Variance” 1. Turn ON the ignition switch. message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the SELECT 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup button.
Page 322: Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Customer-Programmable Features Italian (Italiano), German (Deutsch), and Dutch (Neder- (System Setup) lands). Then, as you continue, the information will dis- Personal Settings allows you to set and recall features play in the selected language. when the transmission is in PARK. If the transmission is Nav–Turn By Turn out of PARK or the vehicle begins moving, a warning When this feature is selected, the navigation system...
Page 323 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL feature showing the system has been activated, or the Unlock All Doors 1st Press, all doors will unlock no check-mark is removed showing the system has been matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is deactivated.
Page 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 make your selection, press and release the SELECT Horn With Remote Lock button a check-mark appears next to the feature showing When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will the system has been activated or the check-mark is occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
Page 325 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Flash Lamps With Lock Headlamps With Wipers When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn (Available with Automatic Headlamps Only) signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is with the RKE transmitter.
Page 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 Easy Entry/Exit Seat REVERSE position. The mirrors will move back to their (Available with Memory Seat Only) previous position when the transmission is shifted out of This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to REVERSE. To make your selection, press and release the enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the vehicle.
Page 327 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Illuminated Approach release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate next to the feature showing the system has been activated and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors or the check-mark is removed showing the system has are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 Wiper Mode — If Equipped Blind Spot Alert When this feature is selected, the system will automati- There are three selections when operating Blind Spot Alert. cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture By pressing and releasing the SELECT button once, the on the windshield.
Page 329 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Forward Collision Warning Park Assist System The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) feature can be can The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind be set to Far, set to Near or turned Off. The default status the vehicle when the transmission is in the REVERSE of FCW is the Far setting.
Page 330: Media Center 730N/430/430N
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 Calibrate Compass Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) Refer to “Compass Display” for more information. — If Equipped Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ User Compass Variance Manual located on the DVD for further details. Refer to “Compass Display”...
Page 331: Media Center 130 (Sales Code Res)
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC side of the radio faceplate. position to operate the radio.
Page 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 SEEK Buttons 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch knob to save time change.
Page 333 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second AM/FM Button time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the SET/RND Button —...
Page 334: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact pressing the pushbutton twice.
Page 335 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on CAUTION! convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs SEEK Button only. The use of other sized discs may damage the Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD player mechanism.
Page 336: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 AM/FM Button Supported Media (Disc Types) Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Random Play.
Page 337 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of names and folder names is limited. For large numbers multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to longer disc loading times.
Page 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification quency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,...
Page 339: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which (SALES CODE RES+RSC) allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s side of the radio faceplate.
Page 340: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or another selection.
Page 341 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes (if equipped).
Page 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 INFO Button Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
Page 343 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE Button Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Information Inform mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Jazz Jazz or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five News News seconds will allow the program format type to be se-...
Page 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set Program Type 16-Digit Character Display the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust Top 40 Top 40 the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL Weather Weather control knob.
Page 345: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
Page 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, and begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 347: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Notes On Playing MP3 Files Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or file recording media and formats are limited.
Page 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 • Maximum number of files: 255 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in names and folder names is limited.
Page 349 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification quency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,...
Page 350: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders to return to elapsed time display. on the disc.
Page 351: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel- Press this button to change the display to time of day. The come kit that contains general information, including time of day will display for five seconds (when the how to setup your on-line listening account.
Page 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is Reception Quality selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number following reasons: display will time out in two minutes.
Page 353 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons additional three seconds will make the radio display the Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek to normal display).
Page 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory type. When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 355: Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - If Equipped
352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons 1 - 6 This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you plugged into the USB port, located in the center console commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations).
Page 356: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device NOTE: The center console will have a position where Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external the iPod or consumer electronic audio device cable can USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port be routed through without damaging the cable when which is located in the center console or glove compart-...
Page 357: Using This Feature
354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod /USB/ on the radio faceplate or press the VR button and say MP3 control system may charge it to the required level. USB or Switch to USB . Once in the iPod /USB/MP3 control mode, audio tracks (if available from audio Using This Feature device) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system.
Page 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 • Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one • While a track is playing, press the INFO button to see click, will jump to the previous track in the list or the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) press the VR button and say Previous Track for that track.
Page 359: List Or Browse Mode
356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • RND button (available on sales code RES radio only): press the TUNE control knob to select and start Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and playing the track. Turning the TUNE control knob Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod or external USB fast will scroll through the list faster.
Page 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 • Preset 5 – Audiobooks • MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is another shortcut button to the genre listing on your • Preset 6 – Podcasts audio device. • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current CAUTION! list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line.
Page 361: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL phone system. Seven devices can be paired to the WARNING! Uconnect™ phone system, but just one can be selected and played. Do not plug in or remove the iPod or external USB device while driving. Failure to follow this warning Selecting Different Audio Device could result in an accident.
Page 362: Uconnect™ Multimedia Video Entertainment System (Ves)™ - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 Previous Track Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on the radio and say “Previous Track” to jump to the previous track music on your cellular phone. Browse Browsing is not available on a BTSA device. Only the current song that is playing will display info.
Page 363: Single Video Screen
360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Single Video Screen 2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc NOTE: Typically there are two different ways to operate is recognized and displays the menu screen or starts the features of the Video Entertainment System (VES)™.
Page 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list appears on the right side of the screen, touch the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen. Select DISC Mode On The VES Screen NOTE: The VES™...
Page 365 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in the MEDIA column. To exit touch the back arrow soft-key at the top left of the screen. NOTE: The “1” and “2” soft-keys are displayed for the headphone channels.
Page 366: Play Video Games
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 • Viewing a DVD on the Touch-Screen radio screen is Play Video Games not available in all states/provinces, and the vehicle Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA must be stopped, and the shift lever must be in the input jacks located on the back of the center console.
Page 367 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ jacks: NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the vehicle’s Power Inverter.
Page 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. Touch the 1 or 2 based on the headphone channel you want to change. To exit press the back arrow soft-key at 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. the top of the screen.
Page 369: Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 2. Using The Remote Control 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control and the Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is playing then only a small banner will appear on the bottom of the screen.
Page 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. choose an audio source.
Page 371: Important Notes For Single Video Screen System
368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Important Notes For Single Video Screen System Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio • VES™ is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD hard-key on the simultaneously. radio faceplate (Touch-Screen).
Page 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
Page 373: Remote Control
370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key based on the channel you FF, RW, and Stop. Pressing the X in the upper corner want to change and then the DISC soft-key in the MEDIA will turn off the remote control screen functions. column.
Page 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 Controls And Indicators the Channel 2, position the remote controls the function- ality of headphone Channel 2 (left side of the screen). 1. Power – Turns the screen and wireless headphone transmitter for the selected Channel on or off. To hear –...
Page 375 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. PROG Up/Down – When listening to a radio mode, 15. SETUP – When in a video mode, press the SETUP pressing PROG Up selects the next preset and pressing button to access the display settings (see the display PROG Down selects the previous preset stored in the settings section) to access the DVD setup menu, select the radio.
Page 376: Remote Control Storage
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 / NEXT – In radio modes, press to select to the next station. In disc modes, press to advance to the next audio track or video chapter. In menu modes, use to navigate in the menu. Remote Control Storage The video screen(s) come with a built in storage compart- ment for the remote control which is accessible when the...
Page 377: Replacing The Batteries
374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle is not equipped with a DVD player, follow the Headphones Operation radio’s instructions to turn Video Lock on. The radio The headphones receive two separate channels of audio and the video screen(s) indicate when Video Lock is using an infrared transmitter from the video screen.
Page 378: Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 Controls The headphone power indicator and controls are located on the right ear cup. NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before sound can be heard from the headphones. To conserve battery life, the headphones will automatically turn off approximately three minutes after the rear video system is turned off.
Page 379: Replacing The Batteries
376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • When both switches are on Channel 2, the Remote is Replacing The Batteries controlling Channel 2 and the headphones are tuned Each set of headphones requires two AAA batteries for to the audio of the VES™ Channel 2. operation.
Page 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 How Long Does The Coverage Last? This warranty lasts NATURE WHATSOEVER. Some states and jurisdictions as long as you own the Product. may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not What Does This Warranty Cover? Except as specified apply to you.
Page 381: System Information
378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may register your Unwired wireless headphones selected radio mode. When shared, the radio has priority online at www.unwiredtechnology.com or by phone at over the VES™ or all radio modes (FM, AM). The VES™ 1-888-293-3332. has the ability to switch tuner (AM/FM), SEEK, SCAN, TUNE, and recall presets in radio modes as long as it is System Information...
Page 382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 Information Mode Display 5. Channel 2 Shared Status 6. Channel 2 Audio Only/Mute 7. Channel 1 ENTER Button Action 8. Channel 2 ENTER Button Action 9. Clock 10. Video Lock 11. Not Available / Error 12.
Page 383 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Numeric Keypad Menu When the display for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 shows DIRECT TUNE, pressing the remote control’s ENTER button activates a numeric keypad menu. This screen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency, satellite channel, or track number.
Page 384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 Station List Menu Disc Menu Channel Selection Menu For SIRIUS Backseat TV™ When listening to Satellite audio, pressing the remote Disc Menu For CDs control’s MENU button displays a list of all available When listening to a CD Audio or CD Data disc, pressing channels.
Page 385 382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display Settings settings are already set for optimum viewing, so there is no need to change these settings under normal circum- stances. To change the settings, press the remote control’s navi- gation buttons ( , ) to select an item, then press the remote control’s navigation buttons ( , ) to change the...
Page 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 • Close the video screen. Disc Formats The VES™ DVD player is capable of playing the follow- • To change the current audio mode, press the remote ing types of discs (12 mm or 8 mm diameter): control’s MODE button.
Page 387 384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DVD Audio Support If you record a disc using a personal computer, there may be cases where the VES™ DVD player may not be able to When a DVD-Audio disc is inserted in the VES™ DVD play some or the entire disc, even if it is recorded in a player, the DVD-Audio title on the disc is played by compatible format and is playable on other players.
Page 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 • Mixed media recordable DVD formats will only play • The DVD player always uses the file extension to the Video_TS portion of the disc. determine the audio format, so MP3 files must always end with the extension .mp3 or .MP3 and WMA If you are still having trouble writing a disc that is files must always end with the extension .wma or playable in the VES™...
Page 389 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If you are creating your own files, the recommended and the disc is automatically ejected. A dirty, damaged, or fixed bit rate for MP3 files is between 96 and 192Kbps incompatible disc format are all potential causes for a and the recommended fixed bit rate for WMA files is Disc Error message.
Page 390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 Display All of the Language settings have a special Other setting Other Language Setup to accommodate languages other than Japanese or Eng- lish. These languages are selected using a special four- digit code. To enter a new language code, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: •...
Page 391 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • When the entire four-digit code is entered, press the them where lower numbers are designated for all audi- remote control’s ENTER button. If the language code ences and higher numbers are designated for more adult is not valid, the numbers all change back to * .
Page 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 To set the password, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: • Using the remote control Left and Right cursor but- tons, select the Rating tab. • Highlight Change Password , and then press the remote control’s ENTER button.
Page 393 390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • After the four-digit password is entered, press the To set the rating, activate the DVD Setup Menu and remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change. follow these additional instructions: • Using the remote control’s Left and Right cursor buttons, select the Rating tab.
Page 394: Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 • Using the remote control’s Up and Down cursor General Information buttons, select the new rating level, and then press the This system complies with Part 15 of the FCC Operation remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change. is subject to the following two conditions: Product Agreement 1.
Page 395 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The 12 Channel Class D GreenEdge high efficiency Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Driver- amplifier is governed by a high voltage tracking power Selectable Surround Sound (DSS)” under “Electronic supply and drives a 7.3-channel playback architecture. Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”...
Page 396: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a The remote sound system controls are located on the rear pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to mode of the sound system.
Page 397: Cd Player
394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The button located in the center of the left-hand control CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following grammed in the radio preset pushbutton. precautions: CD Player 1.
Page 398: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- CLIMATE CONTROLS lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective The air conditioning and heating system is designed to coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) make you comfortable in all types of weather.
Page 399 396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The ATC system automatically maintains the interior 1. A/C Button comfort level desired by the driver and passenger. Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning (A/C) setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode.
Page 400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 6. Right Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display 10. Auto Temperature Control Button This display shows the temperature setting for the right Controls airflow temperature, distribution, volume, and front seat occupant. the amount of air recirculation automatically. Press and release to select.
Page 401 398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Mode Control Button 2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the Press and release to select between Modes (Panel, Bi- system to maintain by adjusting the driver and front Level, Floor, Mix). Performing this function will cause the passenger temperature control buttons.
Page 402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 feature. Refer to the “Electronic Vehicle Information There are seven fixed blower speeds. Center (EVIC) — Customer-Programmable Features Use the outer dial control to regulate (SETUP)” in this section of the manual. the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select.
Page 403 400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Panel Mode Mix Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or direct the flow of air.
Page 404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 Air Conditioning (A/C) Recirculation Control The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator When outside air contains smoke, odors, or to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, system.
Page 405: Operating Tips
402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works Window Fogging very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows.
Page 406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 Your air conditioning system is also equipped with an Vacation Storage automatic recirculation system. When the system senses Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service a heavy load or high heat conditions, it may use partial (i.e.
Page 407: Operating Tips Chart
404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...
Page 408: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....409 Automatic Transmission ....415 ▫...
Page 409 406 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Active Damping System ....428 ▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC Off Indicator Light ... . 442 Driving Through Water .
Page 410 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 ▫ Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped ..457 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ....471 ▫...
Page 411 408 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ... . . 485 Trailer Towing ......481 ▫...
Page 412: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat ON/RUN mode.
Page 413: Keyless Enter-N-Go
410 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated CAUTION! (Continued) Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage is at idle speed.
Page 414: Normal Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 Installing And Removing The ENGINE NOTE: The ENGINE START/STOP button should only START/STOP Button be removed or inserted with the ignition in the LOCK position (OFF position for Keyless Enter-N-Go). Installing The Button Normal Starting 1. Remove the key fob from the ignition switch. Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button 2.
Page 415 412 STARTING AND OPERATING To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN START/STOP Button (engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 1.
Page 416: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or 29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time If Engine Fails To Start to change the ignition switch to the RUN position WARNING! (EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE RUN”), • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time •...
Page 417: After Starting
414 STARTING AND OPERATING Clearing A Flooded Engine release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this If the engine fails to start after you have followed the occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition “Normal Starting”...
Page 418: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK CAUTION! or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than Damage to the automatic transmission may occur if idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing on the following precautions are not observed: the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate •...
Page 419 416 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
Page 420: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 417 Key Ignition Park Interlock the PARK position (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- Interlock System” in this section). To drive, move the shift lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
Page 421: Gear Ranges
418 STARTING AND OPERATING SPORT mode is only available in the “Selec-Track” posi- When parking on a level surface, you may place the shift tions of TRACK and SPORT. lever in the PARK position first, and then apply the parking brake. Manual shifts can be made using the AutoStick shift control (refer to “AutoStick ”...
Page 422 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure if it is not completely in PARK. Check by trying to those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, move the shift lever rearward (with the brake you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is pedal released), after you have placed it in PARK.
Page 423 420 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a position to the ON/RUN position, and also press number of reasons.
Page 424 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever WARNING! will not move out of PARK. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the REVERSE ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
Page 425 422 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE SPORT This range should be used for most city and highway This mode alters the transmission’s automatic shift driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- schedule for sportier driving. Upshift speeds are in- shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission creased to make full use of available engine power.
Page 426 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 may be illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your damaging the transmission.
Page 427: Autostick
424 STARTING AND OPERATING When to Use TOW Mode Operation When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- transmission will operate automatically, shifting between curs, select TOW mode, using the rotary switch on the the five available gears.
Page 428 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick is en- reached. If, however, AutoStick is engaged while in the “Selec-Track” SPORT or TRACK mode, the trans- gaged. mission will remain in the selected gear even when • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when maximum engine speed is reached.
Page 429: Selec-Track
426 STARTING AND OPERATING SELEC-TRACK™ Selec-Track™ consists of the following positions: • Sport – Dry weather, on-road calibration. Performance Description Selec-Track™ combines the capabilities of the vehicle based tuning that provides a rear wheel drive feel but control systems, along with driver input, to provide the with improved handling and acceleration over a two- best performance for all terrains.
Page 430 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 • Auto – Fully automatic full time four-wheel drive The customer has the option of going to FULL OFF with operation can be used on and off road. Balances no interaction from the ESC System. The active suspen- traction with seamless steering feel to provide im- sion system will be in Full Firm mode.
Page 431: Driving Through Water
428 STARTING AND OPERATING Active Damping System DRIVING THROUGH WATER This vehicle is equipped with an electronic controlled Driving through water more than a few inches/ damping system. This system reduces body roll and pitch centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure in many driving situations including cornering, accelera- safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
Page 432: Flowing/Rising Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 429 Flowing/Rising Water CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water WARNING! before driving through it. Never drive through Do not drive on, or cross, a road or a path where standing water that is deeper than the bottom of water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
Page 433 430 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 434: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 POWER STEERING system. This noise should be considered normal, and it The standard power steering system will give you good does not in any way damage the steering system. vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability WARNING! in tight spaces.
Page 435: Parking Brake
432 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the PARK position. The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully.
Page 436 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound the parking brake.
Page 437 434 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a or injury.
Page 438: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes the Anti-Lock Brake The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the Assist System (BAS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 439: Brake Assist System (Bas)
436 STARTING AND OPERATING Differential (BLD), functions similar to a limited-slip benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than “pump”...
Page 440: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 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 speed that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
Page 441 438 STARTING AND OPERATING counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. En- Light” also flashes when the TCS is active. If the “ESC gine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash maintain the desired path. during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible.
Page 442 STARTING AND OPERATING 439 This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in this “On” mode. This mode should be used for most driving situations. ESC should only be turned to “Partial Off” mode for specific reasons as noted below.
Page 443 440 STARTING AND OPERATING Off” mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momen- “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- tarily pressing the “ESC OFF” switch. This may be done derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- while the vehicle is in motion. tion.
Page 444: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential. Trailer Sway Control (TSC) If one wheel on an axle is spinning faster than the other, TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate and allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel...
Page 445: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
442 STARTING AND OPERATING light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the WARNING! vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the diagnosed and corrected.
Page 446: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” Tire Markings and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momen- tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
Page 447 444 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” ing the size designation.
Page 448 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 449 446 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 450: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 447 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 451: Tire Terminology And Definitions
448 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the Cold Tire Inflation Pressure vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 452: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door.
Page 453 450 STARTING AND OPERATING axles must not be exceeded. For further information on This placard tells you important information about GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to the: “Vehicle Loading” in this section. 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of...
Page 454 STARTING AND OPERATING 451 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations cargo and luggage load capacity.
Page 455 452 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 456: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 457: Tire Inflation Pressures
454 STARTING AND OPERATING stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to able steering response.
Page 458 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 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 459: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
456 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial-Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 460: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And CAUTION! Wheel – If Equipped Your vehicle may be equivalent with a spare tire and Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take wheel in look and function as the original equipment tire your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle.
Page 461 458 STARTING AND OPERATING Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip- Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the on your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Page 462: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 Full Size Spare – If Equipped original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the tire affects vehicle handling.
Page 463: Tire Spinning
460 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h). WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure.
Page 464: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Life Of Tire Replacement Tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon various The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many factors including but not limited to: characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure.
Page 465 462 STARTING AND OPERATING It is recommended you contact your original equipment WARNING! (Continued) or an authorized tire dealer with any questions you may • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use capacity than what was originally equipped on equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the your vehicle.
Page 466: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS NOTE: The premium Tire Pressure Monitor System will The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at automatically locate the pressure values displayed in the different loads and perform different steering, handling, correct vehicle position following a tire rotation.
Page 467: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
464 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle threshold for any reason, including low temperature recommended cold tire pressure.
Page 468 STARTING AND OPERATING 465 For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold CAUTION! (parked for more than three hours) tire pressure of 33 psi • The TPMS has been optimized for the original (227 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa), a tempera- equipment tires and wheels.
Page 469: Premium System
466 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire the tire.
Page 470 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information in PSI, kPa, or BAR. Center (EVIC), and a graphic displaying tire pressures •...
Page 471 468 STARTING AND OPERATING Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible, in PSI, kPa, or BAR. and inflate the low tire(s) that is “flashing”...
Page 472 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 message will not be present, and a pressure value will be SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message is then followed by a displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by graphic display, with pressure values still shown. This any of the following: indicates the pressure values are still being received from the TPM Sensors but they may not be located in the...
Page 473: General Information
470 STARTING AND OPERATING the EVIC will display a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM mes- General Information sage for three seconds and then display dashes (- -) in This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and place of the pressure value. For each subsequent ignition RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 474: Fuel Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 FUEL REQUIREMENTS Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- 6.4L Engine wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties The 6.4L engine is designed to meet all necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, emissions regulations and provide excel- and durability for your vehicle.
Page 475: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
472 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 476: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether engine controller memory the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to look for gasoline without MMT in Canada, because MMT More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the exposure to E-85 fuel.
Page 477: Fuel System Cautions
474 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentra- performance: tions of methanol.
Page 478: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 475 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 479 476 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located under 2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel filler the headlamp switch). cap. Fuel Filler Door Release Switch Fuel Filler Cap...
Page 480 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 CAUTION! WARNING! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near system could result from using an improper fuel the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the cap (gas cap).
Page 481: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
478 STARTING AND OPERATING • Tighten the gas cap about one-quarter turn until you hear one click. This is an indication that the cap is properly tightened. • If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL will come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled.
Page 482: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the including driver, passengers, vehicle, options, trailer problem continues, the message will appear the next time tongue weight, and cargo.
Page 483 480 STARTING AND OPERATING springs, tires, or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo components, sometimes specified by purchasers for in- loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight creased durability, does not necessarily increase the ve- values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a hicle’s GVWR.
Page 484: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 until the specified weight limitations are met. Store the TRAILER TOWING heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is In this section you will find safety tips and information distributed equally. Stow all loose items securely before on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do driving.
Page 485: Common Towing Definitions
482 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The following trailer towing related definitions will assist The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle you in understanding the following information: and trailer when weighed in combination. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
Page 486 STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Tongue Weight (TW) Weight-Distributing Hitch The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load.
Page 487: Trailer Hitch Classification
484 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions WARNING! Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry • An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch Standards system may reduce handling, stability, braking Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) performance, and could result in an accident. Class II - Medium 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) •...
Page 488: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ GCWR (Gross Combined Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer Tongue Transmission Wt. Rating) (Gross Trailer Wt.) Wt.
Page 489 486 STARTING AND OPERATING Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on Consider the following items when computing the your trailer hitch. weight on the front/rear axles of the vehicle: • The trailer tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle.
Page 490: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 Towing Requirements WARNING! To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- train components the following guidelines are recom- Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. mended: Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: CAUTION! •...
Page 491 488 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 hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the (This requirement may limit the ability to always chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a...
Page 492 STARTING AND OPERATING 489 − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage − An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General required when towing a trailer with electronically Information” in “Starting and Operating” for proper actuated brakes.
Page 493: Towing Tips
490 STARTING AND OPERATING Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping WARNING! and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s traffic. hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake Automatic Transmission system and cause it to fail.
Page 494: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 491 Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped − Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily. − Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. RECREATIONAL TOWING − When using the speed control, if you experience speed (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until Recreational towing is not allowed.
Page 496: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ....498 Hazard Warning Flashers ....494 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 497: Hazard Warning Flashers
494 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 498: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 495 • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum WARNING! heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a You or others can be badly burned by hot engine supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 499: Jump-Starting
496 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack WARNING! follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) if the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” is illuminated. Vehicle CAUTION! handling and braking may be reduced.
Page 500: Preparations For Jump-Start
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 497 Preparations For Jump-Start WARNING! The battery in your vehicle is located under the passen- • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ger’s front seat. There are remote locations located under the hood to assist in jump-starting. ever the hood is raised.
Page 501: Jump-Starting Procedure
498 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive CAUTION! (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove it. Failure to follow these procedures could result in 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the or the discharged vehicle.
Page 502 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 499 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable WARNING! from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the vehicle. discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark 10.
Page 503: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
500 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle.
Page 504: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 501 4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully remove 7. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position. the shift lever override access cover, located on the 8. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. bottom of the cupholder.
Page 506: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... 513 Engine Compartment — 6.4L ... . . 505 ▫...
Page 507 504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Brake System ..... . . 528 ▫ Halogen Headlamps – If Equipped ..546 ▫...
Page 508: Engine Compartment - 6.4L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 509: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
506 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 510: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II problem continues, the message will appear the next time system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the vehicle is started.
Page 511: Replacement Parts
508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced a.
Page 512: Dealer Service
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 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 513: Engine Oil
510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids engine after it has sat overnight. that protect the performance and durability of Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance...
Page 514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 The manufacturer recommends the use of a full synthetic CAUTION! (Continued) SAE 0W-40 engine oil or equivalent. • Operating the engine with the oil levels below the safe zone, or operating with oil levels that exceed CAUTION! the top of the safe zone may cause engine damage.
Page 515 512 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 516: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 Engine Oil Filter WARNING! The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every engine oil change. The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air Engine Oil Filter Selection cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or The manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil...
Page 517: Maintenance-Free Battery
514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. • When temperatures are below the freezing point, You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- tenance required. electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery CAUTION! could rupture or explode and cause personal in-...
Page 518: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is at the start of each warm season.
Page 519: Body Lubrication
516 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 520: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 When performing other underhood services, the hood Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use cleaned and lubricated. washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield.
Page 521 518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation NOTE: The rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully upward unless the pivot cap is raised first. 1. Lift the pivot cap on the rear wiper arm upward, this will allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the 2.
Page 522: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 5. Lower the wiper blade and snap the pivot cap into place. Adding Washer Fluid On vehicles equipped with a Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC), the low washer fluid level will be indicated. When the sensor detects a low fluid level, the windshield will light on the vehicle graphic outline and the “Washer Fluid Low”...
Page 523: Exhaust System
520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the exceeds the temperature range of your climate.
Page 524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 CAUTION! CAUTION! The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effective- vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In ness of the catalyst as an emissions control device the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- and may seriously reduce engine performance and...
Page 525 522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in materials that can burn.
Page 526: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523 Cooling System rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of WARNING! the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden •...
Page 527: Maintaining Your Vehicle
524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may reliable cooling system cleaner.
Page 528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 525 • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine (antifreeze) and distilled water. Use higher concentra- coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance tions (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34°F intervals.
Page 529 526 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Pressure Cap WARNING! (Continued) The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant specified for your vehicle.
Page 530 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527 engine off and cold, the level of the engine coolant normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high (antifreeze) in the bottle should be between the ranges humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- indicated on the bottle.
Page 531: Brake System
528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at Brake System 50% HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) (minimum) Fluid Level Check – Brake Master Cylinder and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked your engine which contains aluminum components.
Page 532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529 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 533: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
530 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to WARNING! (Continued) 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could CAUTION! be damaged, causing partial or complete brake Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage...
Page 534: Transfer Case
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 531 Adding Fluid CAUTION! Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole, when the vehicle is in a level position. Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage then and cause them to leak. Drain First remove fill plug, then remove drain plug.
Page 535: Automatic Transmission
532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission CAUTION! Selection Of Lubricant Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter mance.
Page 536: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 533 CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- require adjustment under normal operating condi- nents. Such damage is not covered by the New tions.
Page 537 534 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The following maintenance recommendations will enable Washing you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- resistance built into your vehicle. hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or a mild What Causes Corrosion? car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of...
Page 538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 535 • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, CAUTION! touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials considered the responsibility of the owner. such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will •...
Page 539 536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Wheel And Wheel Trim Care Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly ner: with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Page 540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 537 Interior Care taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, upholstery and carpeting. solvents, detergents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery.
Page 541: Fuses
538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the Seat Belt Maintenance towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical directly on the mirror. solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Page 542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 539 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Trailer Tow Pink 25 Amp Driver Door Node Natural 25 Amp Passenger Door Node Natural 40 Amp Antilock Brakes Green Pump/Stability Control System 30 Amp Antilock Brakes Totally Integrated Power Module Pink Valve/Stability Control System...
Page 543 540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Headlamp Wash 20 Amp Powertrain Control Pink Relay Contact Blue Module/Powertrain Control Module 30 Amp Drive Train Control Transmission Range Pink Module 60 Amp Radiator Fan Motor 30 Amp...
Page 544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 541 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Electronic Limit Slip 10 Amp Heating, Ventilation & Yellow Differential/Air Air Conditioning (Cli- Suspension mate Control System) 20 Amp Liftgate/Headrest 30 Amp Radio/Amplifier Yellow Green...
Page 545 542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Occupant Restraint 20 Amp Fuel Pump Motor Controller Yellow Output/Diesel Lift Pump (Export Only) 15 Amp Stop Lamp Blue 10 Amp Driver Door Switch Bank 25 Amp Automatic Shutdown...
Page 546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Backup Lamps 20 Amp Power Outlet Yellow Yellow 10 Amp Occupant Restraint 10 Amp Antilock Brakes/ Controller Stability Control System Module 10 Amp Powertrain Controller/ 25 Amp...
Page 547: Vehicle Storage
544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of CAUTION! (Continued) service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
Page 548: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 545 BULB REPLACEMENT Exterior Lights Bulb Type Headlamps (Low Beam) ....H11 High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) – If Headlamps (High Beam) .
Page 549: Halogen Headlamps - If Equipped
546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- Front Turn Signal charge (HID) headlamps, when the headlamps are 1. Open the hood. turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This dimin- ishes and becomes more white after approximately 2.
Page 550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 547 2. Firmly grasp the bulb by the two latches and squeeze 4. Align the index tabs of the front fog lamp bulb with them together to unlock the bulb from the back of the the slots in the collar of the bulb opening on the back of front fog lamp housing.
Page 551: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps
548 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps 4. Twist socket counter clockwise and remove from lamp. 1. Raise the liftgate. 5. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 2. Remove the two push-pins from the tail lamp housing. 6.
Page 552: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549 8. Continue removing the trim. 12. Reinstall the socket(s) 9. Disconnect the two trim panel lights. 13. Reverse process to reinstall the liftgate trim. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The center high-mounted stop lamp is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer for replacement.
Page 553: Rear License Lamp
550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear License Lamp 3. Replace bulb. 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the 4. Reinstall lens. snap tab to remove the license lamp lens. 2. Pull bulb from socket. FLUID CAPACITIES U.S.
Page 554: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 551 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 For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operat- ing conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SM or SM/CF.
Page 555: Chassis
552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Transfer Case MOPAR NV146 Transfer Case Fluid or equivalent. Usage of other fluid/ lubricants is NOT recommended. Axle Differential (Front-Rear) MOPAR Synthetic Gear &...
Page 556 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedules ....554 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..555...
Page 557 554 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km). manual must be done at the times or mileages specified NOTE: to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best •...
Page 558 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 555 • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in master cylinder, and power steering and add as “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- needed.
Page 559 556 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 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 ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
Page 560: Service Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 557 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 ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
Page 561 558 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance 36 Months Maintenance 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 562 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 559 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or Schedule 54 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
Page 563 560 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or Schedule 66 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 564 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 561 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or Schedule 78 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
Page 565 562 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter.
Page 566 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 563 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 ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
Page 567 564 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter.
Page 568 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 565 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or Schedule 126 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 569 566 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter.
Page 570 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 567 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or Schedule 150 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
Page 571 568 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
Page 572: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......571 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 573 570 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 577 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......577 ▫...
Page 574: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 571 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 575: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
572 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (877) 426–5337 •...
Page 576: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 573 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 577: Warranty Information
574 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 578: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 575 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 579 576 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the information that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles.
Page 580 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 577 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 581 578 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 582 INDEX...
Page 583 580 INDEX Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 197 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ....435 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..525 Anti-Lock Warning Light .
Page 584 INDEX 581 Auxiliary Power Outlet ....254 Bulbs, Light ......96 B-Pillar Location .
Page 585 582 INDEX Certification Label ..... . . 479 Compass Variance ..... . . 317 Chart, Tire Sizing .
Page 586 INDEX 583 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..524,550 Driving Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....197 Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Cupholders ......260 Standing Water .
Page 587 584 INDEX Emergency, In Case of Oil Selection ..... 511,550 Hazard Warning Flasher ....494 Overheating .
Page 588 INDEX 585 Finish Care ......534 Front Axle (Differential) ....530 Flashers .
Page 589 586 INDEX Fuses ....... . 538 GVWR ....... 479 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) .
Page 590 INDEX 587 Ignition ....... 14 Key-In Reminder ......16 Key .
Page 591 588 INDEX Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ... . . 270 Headlights ..... . 545,546 Light Bulbs .
Page 592 INDEX 589 Tow/Haul Indicator ....283 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 281,507 Traction Control ..... 442 Manual, Service .
Page 593 590 INDEX Mopar Parts ......508,574 Filter Disposal ..... . . 512 MTBE/ETBE .
Page 594 INDEX 591 Parking Brake ......432 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ....64 Personal Settings .
Page 595 592 INDEX Rear Wiper/Washer ..... . 270 Retractable Cargo Area Cover ....267 Reclining Front Seats .
Page 596 INDEX 593 Inspection ......94 Selection of Oil ......511 Maintenance .
Page 597 594 INDEX Sound System Steering Wheel Mounted Kicker ......391 Sound System Controls .
Page 598: General Information
INDEX 595 Tire and Loading Information Placard ..449 Sizes ......445 Tire Identification Number (TIN) .
Page 599: Doors
596 INDEX Hitches ......484 UCI Connector ......352 Minimum Requirements .
Page 600 INDEX 597 Warning Flasher, Hazard ....494 Window Fogging ......402 Warning, Roll Over .
Page 601: Vehicle
INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only frequency signals.
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