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  • Page 1 200 Convertible 2 0 1 2 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This Canada Inc.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 6: Introduction

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

  • Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number

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

  • Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death. Stamped VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
  • Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Arm The System ....19 A Word About Your Keys ....12 ▫...
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....25 Trunk Safety Warning ....38 ▫...
  • Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ..56 Safety Tips ......81 ▫...

  • Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer.

  • Page 15: Ignition Key Removal

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Ignition Key Removal NOTE: • If you try to remove the key before you place the shift Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position, push the key slightly inward, rotate the lever into PARK, the key may become trapped tempo- key to the LOCK position, and remove the key.
  • Page 16 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle WARNING! (Continued) Information Center (EVIC), the power window • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and access to an unlocked vehicle.

  • Page 17: Key-In-Ignition Reminder

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 SENTRY KEY CAUTION! The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor- ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation remove key from the ignition and lock all doors is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked when leaving the vehicle unattended.

  • Page 18: Replacement Keys

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains CAUTION! after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light begins to The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used ible with some after-market remote starting systems.

  • Page 19: Customer Key Programming

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Pro- three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn gramming procedure. This procedure consists of pro- the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the gramming a blank key to the vehicle electronics.

  • Page 20: General Information

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • This device must accept any interference that may be The new Sentry Key is programmed. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro- received, including interference that may cause unde- sired operation.

  • Page 21: Rearming The System

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Rearming The System Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to opened, the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN, or the disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals...

  • Page 22: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery • The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on becomes disconnected the Vehicle Security Alarm will the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle remain armed when the battery is reconnected.

  • Page 23: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 The interior lights will fade to off after approximately NOTE: • The line of transmission must not be blocked with 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF metal objects when using the RKE transmitter.

  • Page 24: To Unlock The Doors

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the To Unlock The Doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE following procedure: transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice to 1.
  • Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UN- than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button LOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm while still holding the UNLOCK button. System.

  • Page 26: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Approach — If Equipped Sound Horn With 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.

  • Page 27: Convertible Top Operation Button - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- To Unlatch The Trunk ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two ignition in the LOCK position and the key removed.

  • Page 28: Programming Additional Transmitters

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to Sentry Key “Customer Key Programming.” If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, contact your authorized dealer for details. Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. NOTE: •...

  • Page 29: General Information

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 General Information 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile RS-210 of Industry Canada.

  • Page 30: How To Use Remote Start

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Use Remote Start WARNING! All of the following conditions must be met before the • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or engine will remote start: confined area.
  • Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15 minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, • Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Ajar the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN •...

  • Page 32: Door Locks

    30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The DOOR LOCKS Vehicle Manual Door Locks Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
  • Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 If the door lock knob is down when you shut the door, WARNING! (Continued) the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and vehicle before closing the door.

  • Page 34: Power Door Locks

    32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped A door lock switch is located on the driver and passenger The auto door lock feature default condition is disabled. door trim panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically doors.
  • Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. 3. Press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the Auto Unlock Door On Exit Programming programming.

  • Page 36: Windows

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS The window controls will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN or ACC position, and Power Windows when the accessory delay feature is active. The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel operate the door windows and the rear quarter windows.
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Smart Glass Feature For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle The door window will lower slightly if the window is Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches fully up when opening the door. The window will return will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch to its full up position after closing the door.
  • Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To reactivate the window Smart Glass Feature, perform button (setting it in the down position). To enable the the following steps after vehicle power is restored. window control, press and release the window LOCK button again (setting it in the up position).

  • Page 39: Wind Buffeting

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Wind Buffeting The trunk release button on the dash Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of will be disabled if the vehicle is locked pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the by pressing the power door lock ears.

  • Page 40: Trunk Safety Warning

    38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, the TRUNK SAFETY WARNING word “dECK” will display in the odometer indicating the WARNING! trunk is open. The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed or if the trip button is pressed. Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, With the ignition switch in the LOCK position or with the either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or...

  • Page 41: Occupant Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 • Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passen- • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located on top of the front seats (integrated into the head restraint) — if equipped • Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) •...
  • Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large risk of harm from a deploying air bag: item in a seat 1.
  • Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the their arm.

  • Page 44: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE and cause an accident that includes you. This can happen WARNING! (Continued) far away from home or on your own street. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment can reduce the seriousness of injuries in an accident.
  • Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and your injuries in an accident much worse. You using a seat belt properly.
  • Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the front seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is on the outboard side of the front seat, next to your arm.
  • Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
  • Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE lift up on the shoulder belt and pull on the lap belt. A WARNING! (Continued) snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in an • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. accident.
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully.

  • Page 50: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

    48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure additional information, refer to “Installing Child Re- Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child shoulder belt. Restraints” section. The chart below defines the type of feature for each seating position.

  • Page 51: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort- How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click.

  • Page 52: Energy Management Feature

    50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func- tion is not working properly when checked ac-...

  • Page 53: Supplemental Active Head Restraints (Ahr) - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines worn snugly and positioned properly.
  • Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may not deploy in the event of a front or side impact. However if during a front impact, a secondary rear impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on the sever- ity and type of the impact.
  • Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
  • Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha- nism 1 — Downward Movement 2 —...

  • Page 57: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer.

  • Page 58: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized Seat Belt Extender dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deac- If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, your tivating BeltAlert .

  • Page 59: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 extender. This extender should be used only if the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers. remove the extender, and store it.
  • Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator NOTE: • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the severity and type of but they will open during air bag deployment.
  • Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 • Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! • Front and Side Impact Sensors • No objects should be placed over or near the air • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, bag on the instrument panel, because any such and Seat Track Position Sensors objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a...
  • Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, etc. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.

  • Page 63: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls WARNING! Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system between you and the side air bags; the performance required for this vehicle.
  • Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of frontal collisions, including some that may produce sub- the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the stantial vehicle damage —...
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad- ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large noted that could affect the air bag system.
  • Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Front And Side Impact Sensors Inflator Units In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) are ORC in determining appropriate response to impact designed to activate only in certain side collisions.
  • Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like If A Deployment Occurs The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the immediately after deployment.
  • Page 68 66 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 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 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 70: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.

  • Page 71: Child Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is WARNING! required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
  • Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- LATCH child restraint anchor system. Refer to “Lower facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”.
  • Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for over the front of the seat when their back is against the as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.
  • Page 74 Safety straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploy- Standards. Chrysler Group LLC also recommends that ing passenger air bag, which may cause severe or you make sure that you can install the child restraint in fatal injury to the infant.
  • Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 • All passenger seating positions contain automatic vehicle’s seat belts. The two rear seating positions have locking retractors. However, any seat belt system will lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible, webbing- pull it tight if necessary.
  • Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will restraint systems having attachments for those anchor- provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older ages will continue to have features for installation in products.
  • Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are In addition, there are tether strap anchorages not toys and should not be played with, and never leave behind each rear seating position. Access ports your child unattended in the vehicle.
  • Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE of the seat cover material. Then, rotate the tether anchor- restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt age cover directly behind the seat where you are placing behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the the child restraint, push the tether strap and hook child restraint belt path and then buckle it.
  • Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 secure a Child Restraint System (CRS). These types of Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR: seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat 1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull enough belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it necessary to use a locking clip.
  • Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out. • If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again.
  • Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 4. Open the access cover (C) on the carpet covering the WARNING! back of the seat and attach the tether strap hook (D) to the anchor. An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child.

  • Page 82: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).

  • Page 83: Safety Tips

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 SAFETY TIPS WARNING! (Continued) Transporting Passengers • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO using a seat belt properly. AREA. Exhaust Gas WARNING! WARNING! •...

  • Page 84: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force Vehicle outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed. Seat Belts The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,...
  • Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Defroster WARNING! (Continued) Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place • Always make sure that floor mats are properly the blower control on high speed. You should be able to attached to the floor mat fasteners.

  • Page 86: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    84 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 87: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Emergency Bypass Mode (To Raise The Top Convertible Top Operation ....89 Only) ......107 ▫...
  • Page 88 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped ... 111 Seats ......146 ▫...
  • Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 ▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With Windshield Wipers And Washers ..164 Automatic Headlights Only) ... . 159 ▫...
  • Page 90 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ..172 Cupholders ......184 ▫...

  • Page 91: Convertible Top Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION WARNING! CAUTION! The convertible top does not provide the structural protection that a reinforced metal roof does and the Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior fabric top cannot be expected to prevent the ejection water damage, stains or mildew on the top material: of the occupants in a collision.

  • Page 92: Power Convertible Top Usage Precautions

    90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When operating the power convertible top, the trunk lid Spring-loaded flipper doors, which provide clearance for will pivot at the rear of the vehicle, swing open by the the linkage, close off notches in the quarter trim panels rear window, and then pivot backward.
  • Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 micro-switches verify that operations are complete CAUTION! (Continued) before allowing the next stage of lowering or raising • Always place items carefully into the trunk. operation. • Do not push items too far into the trunk, particu- •...
  • Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Make sure the ambient temperature is above 0°F Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to (-18°C). the convertible top components, trunk contents, and • Never attempt to lower a frozen convertible top. the vehicle interior.
  • Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Always use a normal ice scraper to remove snow or Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries ice from the rear window. Use of a sharp object or that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and other tools could scratch the panels (hard top) or others around you:...

  • Page 96: Cargo Shield

    94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE seat the tabs at each end of the cargo shield in the V slots WARNING! (Continued) in the trunk liner. Doing so closes a switch that allows top • When using the power top switch on the instru- operation.
  • Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 forward onto the horizontal panel, then grasp both panels and lift them to the forward, upright position in the trunk. Cargo Shield Positioning The Cargo Shield For Cargo Storage To maximize the storage space in the trunk, the cargo shield can be stowed in the forward portion of the trunk.

  • Page 98: Power Convertible Top Controls

    96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Convertible Top Controls Lowering the Power Convertible Top The power top switch is located on the front of the center Using The Power Top Switch console. NOTE: The power top switch will operate when the There is also a power top button on the Remote Keyless ignition switch is turned to the ON or ACC position and Entry (RKE) transmitter for remotely lowering the power...

  • Page 99: Raising The Power Convertible Top

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Using The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Raising The Power Convertible Top NOTE: Steps 1 – 3 must be performed within five Using The Power Top Switch seconds. NOTE: The power top switch will operate when the 1.

  • Page 100: Wind Stop - If Equipped

    98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manually Wind Stop — If Equipped Closing the power convertible top manually is a compli- The Wind Stop installs in the backseat area of the vehicle. cated and physically demanding procedure, and it re- The Wind Stop will not interfere with power top opera- quires a special tool to do so.
  • Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 NOTE: The frames must lie flat on each other in order to 4. Pivot the small frame (1) away from the large frame (2) snap them together. until the pivot lock (3) engages to lock the two frames in an L shape.
  • Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Unfold both stems at the rear of the large frame. 6. Align and insert the stems into the slot in each trim panel.
  • Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 7. Align the pins at the front of the large frame with the Removing And Storing The Wind Stop hole in each trim panel. Slide the pins outward until fully Reverse the installation procedure to remove, fold, and extended into each hole.

  • Page 104: Power Convertible Top Operation And Warning Messages

    102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Convertible Top Operation And Warning (EVIC) – if equipped, or in the Odometer for vehicles not Messages equipped with the EVIC. Refer to the following chart for When the appropriate conditions exist, the PTCM dis- message related information: plays various power convertible top operation and warn- ing messages in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center...
  • Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 EVIC Mes- EVIC Mes- Odometer Odometer Odometer Odometer Chime Condition Operator sage sage Dis- Message (< Message Message (> Message Action Re- play 5 mph Display 5 mph Display quired Time [8 km/h]) Time [8 km/h]) Time...
  • Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE EVIC Mes- EVIC Mes- Odometer Odometer Odometer Odometer Chime Condition Operator sage sage Dis- Message (< Message Message (> Message Action Re- play 5 mph Display 5 mph Display quired Time [8 km/h]) Time [8 km/h]) Time...
  • Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 EVIC Mes- EVIC Mes- Odometer Odometer Odometer Odometer Chime Condition Operator sage sage Dis- Message (< Message Message (> Message Action Re- play 5 mph Display 5 mph Display quired Time [8 km/h]) Time [8 km/h]) Time...
  • Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ing the top when ambient temperature is at 0°F (-18°C) or lower and raising the top when ambient temperature is below -40°F (-40°C). • If you are trying to lower the top and ambient temperature is 0°F (-18°C) or lower, wait until the temperature rises and the top is thawed and dry before operating the power top.

  • Page 109: Emergency Bypass Mode (To Raise The Top Only)

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Emergency Bypass Mode (To Raise The Top CAUTION! (Continued) Only) • Using the Emergency Bypass Mode could poten- This procedure is only to be used to raise the top when tially damage the convertible top and should only the top cannot be returned to the UP (raised) position by be used to raise the power top to the UP (raised) pressing the POWER TOP switch or is in a position in...

  • Page 110: Mirrors

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

  • Page 111: Outside Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Outside Mirrors Power Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight trim.

  • Page 112: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped

    110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same Heated Mirrors — If Equipped direction you want the mirror to move. When finished, These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This return the knob to the center “O”...

  • Page 113: Vanity Mirror - If Equipped

    NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth “Hands-Free Profile”, Ver- sion 0.96 or higher. See the Uconnect™ website for supported phones. For Uconnect™ customer support, visit the following websites: Vanity Mirror • www.chrysler.com/uconnect • www.dodge.com/uconnect...
  • Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • www.jeep.com/uconnect system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be used with the system at a time. The system is available in • or call 1–877–855–8400 English, Spanish, or French languages. Uconnect™...

  • Page 115: Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Voice Command Button Operation Actual button location may vary with the ra- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ dio. The individual buttons are described in the Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone “Operation”...
  • Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE example, you can use the compound form voice Cancel Command command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and the compound form command into two voice com- you will be returned to the main menu.
  • Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Device” phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the and follow the audible prompts. vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the •...
  • Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call By Saying A Name Add Names To Your Uconnect™ Phonebook • Press the button to begin. NOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect™ Phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. •...
  • Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 • To call a name from the Uconnect™ Phonebook or After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more downloaded Phonebook, follow the procedure in phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the “Call by Saying a Name”...
  • Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone- “Phonebook Edit Entry”. book. • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook •...
  • Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • After you enter the name, the Uconnect™ Phone will Delete Uconnect™ Phonebook Entry ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended work, mobile, other, or all. Say the designation you when the vehicle is not in motion.

  • Page 122: Phone Call Features

    120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Note that only the phonebook in the current language • The Uconnect™ Phone will then prompt you as to the is deleted. number designation you wish to call. • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be •...
  • Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 call, press and hold the button until you hear a single call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is beep, indicating that the incoming call was rejected. in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Between Calls”...
  • Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Conference Call on hold may not become active automatically. This is cell When two calls are in progress (one active and one on phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press hold), press and hold the button until you hear a and hold the button until you hear a single beep.

  • Page 125: Uconnect™ Phone Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say continue on the Uconnect™ Phone either until the call the name of the language you wish to switch to ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates English, Espanol, or Francais.
  • Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If supported, this number may be programmable on If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as some systems. To do this, press the button and say follows: “Setup”, followed by “Emergency”.
  • Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Towing Assistance Paging If you need towing assistance: To learn how to page, refer to “Working with Automated Systems”. Paging works properly except for pagers of • Press the button to begin. certain companies, which time out a little too soon to •...
  • Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that The Uconnect™ Phone will then send the corresponding normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the tones over the phone.
  • Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect™ keypad and still use the Uconnect™...

  • Page 130: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) from your Uconnect™ Phone paired mobile phone to the When you mute the Uconnect™ Phone, you will still be Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the button able to hear the conversation coming from the other and say “Transfer Call”.
  • Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • When prompted, say “List Phones”. • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the phone names of Uconnect™...

  • Page 132: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone

    130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ You can either press the Uconnect™ Phone button to Phone restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone. For Uconnect™...
  • Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • 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 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • 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 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 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 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE List of Preset Messages: 14. Are you there yet? 1. Yes 15. Where are we meeting? 2. No 16. Can this wait? 3. Where are you? 17. Bye for now 4. I need more direction. 18.
  • Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Bluetooth Communication Link Power-Up Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the Uconnect™ Phone. When this happens, the connection ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you can generally be reestablished by switching the phone must wait at least fifteen seconds prior to using the off/on.
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  • Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 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 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 143: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 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 144: Commands

    142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few When using this system, you should speak clearly and at seconds, the system will present you with a list of a normal speaking volume. options.
  • Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 • “Memo” (to switch to the memo recorder) Changing the Volume • “Setup” (to switch to system setup) 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. Radio AM 2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). To switch to the AM band, say “AM”...
  • Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel) Radio FM To switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In • “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels) this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
  • Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Memo − “Previous” (to play the previous memo) To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. In − “Delete” (to delete a memo) this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Delete All” (to delete all memos) •...

  • Page 148: Voice Training

    146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Language Spanish” session should be completed when the vehicle is parked, engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan • “Tutorial” switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new •...

  • Page 149: Power Seats

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. •...

  • Page 150: Heated Seats - If Equipped

    148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! (Continued) The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat upward or push downward on the rear of the seat switch, belts and while the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 and seatbacks. The controls for the front heated seats are is selected, the system automatically turns the heater and located on the center instrument panel area. the indicator light OFF after a maximum of 45 minutes of continuous operation.

  • Page 152: Recliner Adjustment

    150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.

  • Page 153: Lumbar Support - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Lumbar Support — If Equipped WARNING! This feature allows you to increase or decrease the • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is amount of lumbar support. The control lever is on the inboard side of the seat.

  • Page 154: Easy Entry System

    152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Easy Entry System Pull the lever upward to move the seat and seatback The Easy Entry lever is located on upper seat belt anchor forward. cover. When returning the seat to its normal position, the memory feature restores the seat position and seatback recline position to their current settings.

  • Page 155: Adjusting Active Head Restraints

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Adjusting Active Head Restraints To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head Active Head Restraints can reduce the risk of injury in restraint (on some models, you may need to press the the event of a rear impact.
  • Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull outward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.
  • Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- WARNING! (Continued) straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things to Know Before Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable Starting Your Vehicle”...

  • Page 158: To Open And Close The Hood

    156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and lift the second- Two latches must be released to open the hood. ary latch underneath the center front edge of the hood and raise the hood.
  • Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 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 160: Lights

    158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever on the left side of the steering column controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, turn signal lights, instrument panel lights, instru- ment panel light dimming, interior lights and fog lights (if equipped).

  • Page 161: Lights-On Reminder

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, turn the end of the multifunction lever to the AUTO position.

  • Page 162: Headlight Time Delay - If Equipped

    160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers If you turn the headlights, parking lights, or ignition are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. switch ON again, the system will cancel the delay. The Headlights with Wipers feature can be turned on or If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center...

  • Page 163: Fog Lights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next Fog Lights — If Equipped detent position to brighten the odometer and radio when To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking the parking lights or headlights are on.

  • Page 164: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped

    162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The front fog lights will only operate with the headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the front fog lights. Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The front turn signal lamps will turn on as Daytime Running Lights (DRL) whenever the ignition is ON, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is released and the shift lever is in any position...

  • Page 165: High/Low Beam Switch

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 High/Low Beam Switch control in the multifunction lever. These lights are also Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch controlled automatically by the Illuminated Entry Sys- the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever tem.

  • Page 166: Battery Saver Feature

    164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE dimmer control in the multifunction lever. This light is also controlled automatically by the Illuminated Entry System. Battery Saver Feature To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is moved to the LOCK position.

  • Page 167: Intermittent Wiper System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 CAUTION! • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than off. •...

  • Page 168: Mist Feature

    166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle WARNING! every second to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles. Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles.

  • Page 169: Headlights With Wipers (Available With Auto Headlights Only)

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 column) is placed in the AUTO position. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. The Headlights with Wipers feature can be turned on or off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —...

  • Page 170: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the off position, the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles and then turn off. TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward.

  • Page 171: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 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 172: To Activate

    170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic To Set A Desired Speed Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle vehicle set speed. has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button and release.

  • Page 173: To Resume Speed

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 To Resume Speed decrease until the button is released. Release the button To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed button and release.

  • Page 174: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped

    172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so The HomeLink buttons, located on either the overhead it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- Control.

  • Page 175: Before You Begin Programming Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 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 176: Programming A Rolling Code

    174 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 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 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 178: Programming A Non-Rolling Code

    176 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 179: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 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 180: Using Homelink

    178 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 181: Security

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 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 182: General Information

    180 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 two conditions: while you are programming the universal trans- ceiver.

  • Page 183: Electrical Power Outlets

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) electrical power outlets on this vehicle. Both of the power outlets are protected by a fuse. The instrument panel power outlet, located below the climate control knobs, has power available only when the ignition is ON.
  • Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To preserve the heating element, do not hold the The center console power outlet is powered directly from lighter in the heating position. the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into this power outlet may discharge the battery and/or A second power outlet is located inside the center con- prevent the engine from starting.
  • Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 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 186: Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver - If Equipped

    184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF CAUTION! EQUIPPED • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw An optional ash receiver is available from your autho- rized dealer and will fit in the center console front power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in cupholder.

  • Page 187: Rear Seat Cupholders

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Front Cupholders Rear Seat Cupholder Rear Seat Cupholders WARNING! Cupholders for the rear seat occupants are located in the armrests. Each cupholder is capable of holding up to a If containers of hot liquid are place in the cupholder, 20 oz.

  • Page 188: Storage

    186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE CONSOLE FEATURES Glove Box Storage Compartment Storage The glove box storage compartment is located on the The center console is located between the front driver right side of the instrument panel. To open the glove box, and passenger seats.
  • Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Center Console Center Console Storage Two separate storage compartments are also located The top compartment holds small items, such as a pen underneath the armrest. and note pad, while the larger bottom compartment will hold CDs and alike.

  • Page 190: Cargo Area Features

    188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: CARGO AREA FEATURES • A notch in the front of the console base allows for use The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying of a cellular phone while it is plugged into the power versatility.
  • Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put heavier WARNING! (Continued) objects as low and as far forward as possible. Place as • The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle.

  • Page 192: Ski Pass-Through

    190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ski Pass-Through REAR WINDOW FEATURES There is a ski pass-through door located behind the rear Rear Window Defroster seat armrest that allows longer items, such as snow skis, The rear window defroster button is located on the to be stored in the rear cargo area.
  • Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements.

  • Page 195: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ EVIC Main Menu ....220 Instrument Panel Features ....196 ▫...
  • Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Media Center 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/ Features) ......225 RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV —...
  • Page 197 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 ▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..258 ▫ Play Mode ......275 ▫...

  • Page 198: Instrument Panel Features

    196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Radio 11 — Storage Compartment 2 — Side Window Demister Outlet 7 — Passenger Airbag 12 — Climate Control 3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Glove Compartment 13 —...

  • Page 199: Instrument Cluster

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...

  • Page 200: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and 1. Temperature Gauge the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat ture.
  • Page 201 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 5. Low Fuel Light If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting When the fuel level drops to approximately 2.0 gal- Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. lons (7.6 Liters), the fuel symbol will light and a 7.
  • Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL flash or remain on continuously. Refer to “Occupant 10. Engine Temperature Warning Light Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your This light warns of an overheated engine condi- Vehicle” for further information. tion. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge approaches H , this indicator will illuminate 9.
  • Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 11. Brake Warning Light If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces- This light monitors various brake functions, sary. including brake fluid level and parking brake WARNING! application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger- the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with...
  • Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is NOTE: You must apply the brakes before shifting from detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light PARK. inspected by an authorized dealer. 14.
  • Page 205 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To TOP donE ..Convertible Top Up/Down Operation Is switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and Complete release the Trip Odometer button. To reset a trip odom- TOP nOT SECUrE .
  • Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LoW tirE (Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic System — OBDII” in When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information). If display will toggle between LoW and TirE for three the problem continues, the message will appear the next cycles.
  • Page 207 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 the oil change indicator system (after performing the 15. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped scheduled maintenance) perform the following proce- This indicator shows that the Electronic Speed dure: Control System is ON. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position 16.
  • Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light 18. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped This light informs you of a problem with the This indicator will illuminate when the park Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a lights or headlights are turned on.
  • Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 21. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped the conventional brake system will continue to operate This indicator will illuminate when the front fog normally provided that the BRAKE warning light is not lights are on. If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced 22.
  • Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction In- dicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver system.
  • Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
  • Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the bulb does not come on when turning the key from CAUTION! LOCK to ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, warning have been established for the tire size poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after...
  • Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 WARNING! CAUTION! A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you severe transmission damage or transmission failure.

  • Page 214: Mini-Trip Computer - If Equipped

    212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 29. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Control Buttons Display — If Equipped This display shows the EVIC messages when the appro- priate conditions exist. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC)” for further information. MINI-TRIP COMPUTER —...
  • Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 RESET Button Trip Odometer (ODO) To reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the This display shows the distance traveled since the last ON position, then press and hold the RESET button reset. Press and release the STEP button on the instru- located on the steering wheel.

  • Page 216: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped

    214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC consists of the following: (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED • Compass Heading Display (N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE, The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the •...
  • Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 The system allows the driver to select information by Press and release the MENU button to advance pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering the display to each of the EVIC Main Menu wheel: features.

  • Page 218: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays

    216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single Press and release the SELECT Button to accept a selection. The SELECT Button also resets chime) various Trip Functions. • RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Battery Low (with a SELECT single chime) Button...
  • Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 • Key In Ignition • Low Tire (with a graphic of the car showing which tire(s) is/are low - with a single chime). Refer to Tire • Remote start aborted — Door ajar Pressure Monitoring System in Starting and Operat- •...
  • Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Shift To Neutral - Then D Or R — Refer to Automatic • Trans. Getting Hot Press Brake — Refer to Automatic Transmission/Six-Speed Automatic Transmission Transmission/Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (C635) – If Equipped in Starting and Operating for (C635) –...

  • Page 221: Oil Change Required - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 • Engage Park Brake — Refer Automatic indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the Transmission/Six-Speed Automatic Transmission engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon (C635) – If Equipped in Starting and Operating for your personal driving style.

  • Page 222: Evic Main Menu

    220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EVIC Main Menu Compass Display To step to each main menu feature press and release the The compass heading indicates the direction MENU button once for each step. A step from the last the vehicle is facing. Press and release the item in the list will cause the first item in the feature list compass button to display one of eight to be displayed.
  • Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 Automatic Compass Calibration Manual Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the If the compass appears erratic or inaccurate, and the need to calibrate the compass manually. When the ve- variance has been properly set, you may wish to manu- hicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the ally recalibrate the compass.
  • Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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. Once properly set, the compass will automatically compensate for the differences and provide the most accurate compass head- ing.

  • Page 225: Average Fuel Economy

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 3. Press and release the DOWN button until “Compass Distance To Empty (DTE) Variance” and the current Variance Value displays in the Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with EVIC. the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is 4.

  • Page 226: Tire Psi

    224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tire PSI Elapsed Time Press and release the MENU button until Tire PSI is Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset. displayed. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is Tire pressure information is displayed as follows: in the RUN or START position.

  • Page 227: System Status

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 System Status Press and release the DOWN button to display the following programmable features: Displays SYSTEM OK if there are no active Warning Messages stored. Pressing and releasing the DOWN Language button when SYSTEM OK is displayed will do nothing. When in this display you may select different languages Displays SYSTEM WARNINGS PRESENT if there are for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions.
  • Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE without the Sound Horn with LOCK feature selected. To transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passen- make your selection, press and release the SELECT ger’s doors.
  • Page 229 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime Illumin. Approach causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate brightness, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are Features Of Your Vehicle.”...

  • Page 230: Setting The Analog Clock

    228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER To set the analog clock, located at the top center of the (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) instrument panel, press and hold the button in until the setting is correct.

  • Page 231: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Operating Instructions - Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC another selection.
  • Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not Clock Setting Procedure available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. Uconnect Phone” message will display on the radio screen.
  • Page 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 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 234 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Display mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Foreign Language Language or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five Information Inform seconds will allow the program format type to be se-...
  • Page 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 SETUP Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between Display the following items: Sports Sports Talk Talk NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to Top 40 Top 40 select an entry and make changes.
  • Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • DVD Play Options - Selecting the DVD Play Options • VES™ Power - Allows you to turn VES™ ON and will display the following: OFF (if equipped). • Subtitle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch •...
  • Page 237 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 Menu Language — If Equipped the disc). You can select a language not listed by scrolling Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the down and selecting other. Enter the country code using default startup DVD menu language (effective only if the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down language supported by disc).
  • Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AutoPlay — If Equipped and press and release that button. If a button is not When this is set to On and a DVD video is inserted, it will selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the ton, the station will continue to play but will not be movie.

  • Page 239: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 Buttons 1 - 6 CAUTION! These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 The radio may shut down during extremely hot Satellite (if equipped) stations}. conditions.
  • Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is SEEK Button (CD MODE) reading the disc. Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD.

  • Page 241: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 RW/FF (CD MODE) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 begin to fast forward until FF is released, or RW or Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
  • Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. frequencies in the following table are supported. In Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal addition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported. The CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3/ majority of MP3/WMA files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate WMA files).

  • Page 243: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 • Number of files and folders - Loading times will ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for ID3 version 1 tags. ID3 version 2 is not increase with more files and folders supported by the radios.

  • Page 244: Info Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)

    242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through iary device if the AUX jack is connected. the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the Name, and Folder Name (if available).
  • Page 245 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment Press the TIME button to change the display from System (VES)™ (If Equipped) elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will Refer to “Video Entertainment System (VES)™” for fur- display for five seconds.

  • Page 246: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped

    244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DTS™ radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel- DTS™ and DTS™ 2.0 are trademarks of Digital The- come kit that contains general information, including ater Systems, Inc. how to setup your on-line listening account. For further information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or Uconnect™...
  • Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 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 248 246 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 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 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 250: Media Center 730N/430/430N

    248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons 1 - 6 MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations). side of the radio faceplate.

  • Page 251: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC another selection.
  • Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to save time change. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones.
  • Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM exit setting tone, balance, and fade. and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by AM/FM Button pressing the pushbutton twice.

  • Page 254: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio MP3 Audio Play ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will NOTE: show the track number, and index time in minutes and •...
  • Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within...

  • Page 256: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
  • Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- not play the file.

  • Page 258: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

    256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Number of files and folders - Loading times will ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not increase with more files and folders supported by the radios.

  • Page 259: Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales Code Res+Rsc)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is OFF). MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.

  • Page 260: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode

    258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC another selection.
  • Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 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 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
  • Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to 16-Digit Character Program Type exit setting tone, balance, and fade. Display Classic Rock Cls Rock MUSIC TYPE Button College College Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds.
  • Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between Display the following items: Soft Soft • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow Soft Rock Soft Rck you to set the clock.

  • Page 265: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this Buttons 1 - 6 station and press and release that button. If a button is These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/ commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM RND button, the station will continue to play but will not...
  • Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Inserting Compact Disc(s) CAUTION! (Continued) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into away and jam the player mechanism.

  • Page 267: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 SEEK Button SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning Random Play.
  • Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. display.) When reading discs recorded using formats other than •...
  • Page 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification quency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 160, 128, 144, extension may cause playback problems.

  • Page 270: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

    268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the by the following: next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain playable files). •...

  • Page 271: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which Equipped allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’s ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to audio system to amplify the source and play through the...
  • Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on www.siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents.
  • Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Reception Quality SEEK Buttons Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next following reasons: channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down.
  • Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL additional three seconds will make the radio display the Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return type. to normal display). By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type RW/FF function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next...

  • Page 275: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding When you are receiving a channel that you wish to button number will display. commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. Buttons 1 - 6 The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.

  • Page 276: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device

    274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device plugged into the USB port, located in the center of the Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external instrument panel below the climate controls.

  • Page 277: Using This Feature

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 • The audio device can be controlled using the radio Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to the vehicle’s iPod /USB/MP3 control system (iPod or buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod contents. external USB device may take a few minutes to connect), •...
  • Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • A single press backward << RW or forward FF >> will mode. In Play mode, the following buttons on the radio faceplate may be used to control the iPod or external jump backward or forward respectively, for five USB device and display data: seconds.

  • Page 279: List Or Browse Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 • Press the SCAN button to use iPod /USB/MP3 de- List Or Browse Mode vice scan mode, which will play the first 10 seconds of During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described each track in the current list and then forward to the below, will bring up List mode.
  • Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • During all List modes, the iPod displays all lists in • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the list on the top line and the first item in that list on bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backward the second line.

  • Page 281: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) CAUTION! Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the • Leaving the iPod or external USB device (or any Uconnect™ phone system. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or To get into the BTSA mode, press either “AUX”...

  • Page 282: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped

    280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Selecting Different Audio Device STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED 1. Press PHONE button to begin. 2. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Setup , then Select Audio Devices . 3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the Uconnect™...

  • Page 283: Radio Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 The right-hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the The button located in the center of the left-hand switch center, and controls the volume and mode of the sound will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- system.

  • Page 284: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance

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

  • Page 285: Climate Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 CLIMATE CONTROLS Blower Control The air conditioning and heating system is designed to Rotate this control to regulate the make you comfortable in all types of weather. amount of air forced through the ven- tilation system in any mode. The Manual Heating And Air Conditioning blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “O”...
  • Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Temperature Control Mode Control (Air Direction) Rotate this control to regulate the tem- Rotate this control to choose from sev- perature of the air inside the passenger eral patterns of air distribution. You compartment. Rotating the dial left can select either a primary mode as into the blue area of the scale indicates identified by the symbols on the con-...
  • Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, there Defrost is a difference in temperature between the upper and Air is directed through the windshield and side lower outlets. The warmer air flows to the floor outlets. window demist outlets.
  • Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the LED in the control button to illuminate. After ten several times then go out. Recirculation will be dis- minutes, the system will return to normal mode function abled automatically is these modes are selected. and the LED will turn off.

  • Page 289: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 • MAX A/C Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If For maximum cooling use the A/C and recirculation Equipped buttons at the same time. • ECONOMY MODE If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor.
  • Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation of the system is quite simple. the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the system completely and closes the outside air intake. 1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the Blower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO.
  • Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front Manual Operation fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser, This system offers a full complement of manual override reducing air conditioning performance. features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Pre- •...
  • Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
  • Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets.
  • Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. only. When the air conditioning is •...

  • Page 295: Operating Tips

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Summer Operation can temporarily put the system into Recirculation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles Mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect the system is blowing air out the defrost vents.
  • Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Mix windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves.
  • Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...

  • Page 299: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ... . . 306 Starting Procedures ....302 ▫...
  • Page 300 298 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ General Information ....324 ▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ... 335 ▫...
  • Page 301 STARTING AND OPERATING 299 ▫ Radial-Ply Tires ..... 352 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ..360 ▫...
  • Page 302 300 STARTING AND OPERATING Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) — Vehicle Loading ..... . 381 If Equipped ......374 ▫...
  • Page 303 STARTING AND OPERATING 301 ▫ Recreational Towing – All Models ..394 Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ....394 ▫...

  • Page 304: Starting Procedures

    302 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Normal Starting Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt. position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes Make sure all occupants have securely fastened their seat before shifting to any driving gear.

  • Page 305: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or 29°C)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 303 Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or 29°C) WARNING! (Continued) To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- it started.

  • Page 306: After Starting

    304 STARTING AND OPERATING release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this grounded, three-wire extension cord. occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition The engine block heater cord is bundled under the hood switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then between the headlight assembly and the Totally Inte-...

  • Page 307: Automatic Transmission

    STARTING AND OPERATING 305 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 transmission may occur if the follow- idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing on ing precautions are not observed: the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate •...

  • Page 308: Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock Systems

    306 STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/ you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is OFF position.

  • Page 309: Brake/Transmission Interlock System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 307 Brake/Transmission Interlock System The electronically-controlled transmission provides a This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are Interlock (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PARK self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new position unless the brakes are applied.

  • Page 310: Gear Ranges

    308 STARTING AND OPERATING Drive position) will manually select the transmission PARK gear, and will display the current gear in the instrument This range supplements the parking brake by locking the cluster as 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 311 STARTING AND OPERATING 309 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than the parking brake. Always apply the parking idle speed.
  • Page 312 310 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Never you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to running.
  • Page 313 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that CAUTION! it indicates the PARK position. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF will not move out of PARK.
  • Page 314 312 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission ignition to coast down a hill.
  • Page 315 STARTING AND OPERATING 313 During cold temperatures, transmission operation may PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper- be modified depending on engine and transmission ate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illu- temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im- minated.
  • Page 316 314 STARTING AND OPERATING • the engine coolant has reached an adequate tempera- NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- mend that you visit an authorized dealer at your earliest ture, possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has diag- •...

  • Page 317: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (C635) - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 315 Because the engine speed is higher when the torque The electronically-controlled transmission provides a converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are transmission is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. self-calibrating;...

  • Page 318: Gear Ranges

    316 STARTING AND OPERATING Drive position) will manually select the transmission PARK gear, and will display the current gear in the instrument This range supplements the parking brake by locking the cluster as 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 319 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than the parking brake. Always apply the parking idle speed.
  • Page 320 318 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Never you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to running.
  • Page 321 STARTING AND OPERATING 319 • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that CAUTION! it indicates the PARK position. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF will not move out of PARK.
  • Page 322 320 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission ignition to coast down a hill.
  • Page 323 STARTING AND OPERATING 321 Instrument Cluster Messages MESSAGE DESCRIPTION Messages will be displayed in the instrument cluster to SHIFT TO The transmission has shifted itself into alert the driver when certain unusual conditions occur. NEUTRAL – NEUTRAL (due to a fault condition, or These messages are described below.
  • Page 324 322 STARTING AND OPERATING MESSAGE DESCRIPTION MESSAGE DESCRIPTION REDUCE The transmission pump is overheating. TRANS. HOT The transmission driving clutch has GEAR In AutoStick mode, try to drive in one STOP SAFELY overheated. Pull over and shift the CHANGES specific gear as much as possible, SHIFT TO P transmission into PARK and allow the avoiding frequent gear changes.

  • Page 325: Autostick

    STARTING AND OPERATING 323 Transmission Limp Home Mode 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. Transmission function is monitored electronically for 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home 5.

  • Page 326: Operation

    324 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle. AutoStick allows you to maximize engine brak- AutoStick is deactivated when the shift lever is moved ing, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and from the AutoStick (+/-) position into the DRIVE improve overall vehicle performance. This system can position.

  • Page 327: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    STARTING AND OPERATING 325 • The transmission will automatically shift up when DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES maximum engine speed is reached while AutoStick is Acceleration engaged. Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull AutoStick is engaged.

  • Page 328: Traction

    326 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction DRIVING THROUGH WATER When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Driving through water more than a few inches/ wedge of water to build up between the tire and road centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure surface.

  • Page 329: Shallow Standing Water

    STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! (Continued) Although your vehicle is capable of driving through • Driving through standing water may cause dam- shallow standing water, consider the following Caution age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- and Warning before doing so. ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination CAUTION!

  • Page 330: Power Steering

    328 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph steering capability if power assist is lost.

  • Page 331: Power Steering Fluid Check

    STARTING AND OPERATING 329 system. This noise should be considered normal, and it checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are does not in any way damage the steering system. apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated.

  • Page 332: Parking Brake

    330 STARTING AND OPERATING If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied.
  • Page 333 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 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 334: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    332 STARTING AND OPERATING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING! (Continued) The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged vehicle stability and brake performance under most before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake braking conditions.
  • Page 335 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 service is required. However, the conventional brake WARNING! (Continued) system will continue to operate normally if the “Brake • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including Warning Light” is not on. those resulting from excessive speed in turns, If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light”...

  • Page 336: Electronic Brake Control System

    334 STARTING AND OPERATING properly. This self check occurs each time the vehicle is WARNING! started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h). The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticated ABS is activated during braking under certain road or electronic equipment that may be susceptible to stopping conditions.

  • Page 337: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 335 vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine and are commonly referred to as ESC. torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) the “Partial Off”...

  • Page 338: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    336 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Stability Control (ESC) WARNING! This system enhances directional control and stability of • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase rects for over/under steering of the vehicle by applying braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counter-...
  • Page 339 STARTING AND OPERATING 337 ESC Operating Modes WARNING! All ESC equipped vehicles can choose the following ESC operating modes: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, ESC On nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing This is the normal operating mode for ESC.
  • Page 340 338 STARTING AND OPERATING reduction. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the “ESC Off” is in deep snow, sand, or gravel conditions and more switch. This will restore the normal “ESC On” mode of wheel spin than ESC would normally allow is required to operation.

  • Page 341: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light

    STARTING AND OPERATING 339 ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- ESC OFF Indicator Light celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and Light”...

  • Page 342: Tire Safety Information

    340 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
  • Page 343 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- ample: T145/80D18 103M. standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT. Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation:...
  • Page 344 342 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 345: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 343 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.

  • Page 346: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    344 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 347: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    STARTING AND OPERATING 345 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 348 346 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You the weight referenced here.
  • Page 349 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs [295 kg]). late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations 5.
  • Page 350 348 STARTING AND OPERATING...

  • Page 351: Tires - General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 349 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 352: Tire Inflation Pressures

    350 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side B-Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to door.
  • Page 353 STARTING AND OPERATING 351 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 354: Radial-Ply Tires

    352 STARTING AND OPERATING loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- Radial-Ply Tires tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire WARNING! dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle WARNING! poorly.

  • Page 355: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 353 vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. pattern. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the...

  • Page 356: Full Size Spare - If Equipped

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

  • Page 357: Tire Spinning

    STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Tire Spinning WARNING! When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or icy conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle stopping.

  • Page 358: Tread Wear Indicators

    356 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).

  • Page 359: Replacement Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 357 Information” placard for the size designation of your tire. WARNING! The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall. See the Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years, Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety regardless of the remaining tread.
  • Page 360 358 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.

  • Page 361: Tire Chains

    STARTING AND OPERATING 359 TIRE CHAINS not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom- (120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to mended. original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold CAUTION! tire inflation pressures.

  • Page 362: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

    360 STARTING AND OPERATING tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed.
  • Page 363 STARTING AND OPERATING 361 the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will The TPM System will continue to warn the driver of low decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not cold inflation tire pressure.
  • Page 364 362 STARTING AND OPERATING pressure to approximately 23 psi (158 kPa). This tire CAUTION! pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn ON the “Tire • The TPMS has been optimized for the original Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light.” Driving the vehicle may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately equipment tires and wheels.

  • Page 365: Base System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 363 • 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 366 364 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings sound a chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. The illuminate in the instrument cluster, a LOW TIRE “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”...

  • Page 367: Premium System - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 365 tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire. reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, the TPMS will update automatically and the “Tire Pres- 2.
  • Page 368 366 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS consists of the following components: • Receiver Module • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors • Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the four wheel-wells) • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) •...
  • Page 369 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. Check TPMS Warning When a system fault is detected, a chime will sound and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”...
  • Page 370 368 STARTING AND OPERATING If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, The EVIC will also display a CHECK TPM SYSTEM providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault message for a minimum of five seconds when a system no longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is Light”...

  • Page 371: General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Monitoring Telltale Light” will remain ON, a chime will the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the sound, and the EVIC will still display a flashing pressure “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn OFF value in the graphic display. and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes (- -), as long no tire pressure is 3.

  • Page 372: Fuel Requirements

    370 STARTING AND OPERATING The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi- following licenses: ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before considering service for the vehicle. United States ....KR5S18002015B Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and Canada.

  • Page 373: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends

    STARTING AND OPERATING 371 The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- Problems that result from using gasoline containing line. Properly blended reformulated gasoline will pro- Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% Ethanol vide excellent performance and durability of engine and are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may fuel system components.

  • Page 374: Mmt In Gasoline

    372 STARTING AND OPERATING To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether E-85 perform the following: the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to look for gasoline without MMT in Canada, because MMT •...

  • Page 375: Fuel System Cautions

    STARTING AND OPERATING 373 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 376: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    374 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 377: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 375 the other sections of this manual for information on CAUTION! features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline-only powered vehicles. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. Ethanol Fuel (E-85) E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline.

  • Page 378: Fuel Requirements

    Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard in MOPAR engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting starting and/or significant deterioration in driveability Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer re- during warm up. quires engine oils that are API Certified and meet the...

  • Page 379: Starting

    Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR or an consumption. You can expect your miles per gallon equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.

  • Page 380: Maintenance

    378 STARTING AND OPERATING Maintenance CAUTION! Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect driveability. ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the left rear quarter panel of the vehicle.
  • Page 381 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). • A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the “Malfunc- tion Indicator Light (MIL)” to turn on. •...

  • Page 382: Loose Filler Cap Message

    380 STARTING AND OPERATING Loose Filler Cap Message WARNING! (Continued) If the vehicles diagnostic system determines that the fuel • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is filler cap in loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a in violation of most state and federal fire regula- “gASCAP”...

  • Page 383: Vehicle Loading

    STARTING AND OPERATING 381 VEHICLE LOADING The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a certification label attached to the rear Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the driver’s door. The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.

  • Page 384: Overloading

    382 STARTING AND OPERATING Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle WARNING! separately. It is important that you distribute the load evenly over the front and rear axles. Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and or rear GAWR.

  • Page 385: Trailer Towing

    STARTING AND OPERATING 383 TRAILER TOWING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) In this section, you will find safety tips and information The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do This includes driver, passengers, cargo, and tongue with your vehicle.
  • Page 386 384 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) Trailer Tongue Weight (TW) allowance for the presence of a driver. The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) than or more than 10% of the trailer load.

  • Page 387: Trailer Hitch Classification

    STARTING AND OPERATING 385 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Standards tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.

  • Page 388: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    386 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings Max. GTW Max. Trailer Tongue Wt. Engine/Transmission Max. Frontal Area (Gross Trailer Wt.) (See Note 1) 2.4L/Auto See Note 2...

  • Page 389: Trailer And Tongue Weight

    STARTING AND OPERATING 387 CAUTION! Towing a trailer with a larger than recommended frontal area could cause the engine to overheat or cause severe engine damage under extreme condi- tions. Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer.

  • Page 390: Towing Requirements

    388 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the Towing Requirements trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed train components the following guidelines are recom- options, must be considered as part of the total load on mended: your vehicle.
  • Page 391 STARTING AND OPERATING 389 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
  • Page 392 390 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage WARNING! (Continued) before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General 3. GAWR Information” in “Starting and Operating” for informa- 4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch tion on tread wear indicators and for proper inspection utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to procedure.
  • Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is WARNING! required when towing a trailer with electronically • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic hydraulic brake lines.

  • Page 394: Towing Tips

    392 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips transmission fluid and filter according to the interval Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, specified for “police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer tow- and backing the trailer in an area located away from ing.”...
  • Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 • Highway Driving Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- Reduce speed. heating, take the following actions: • Air Conditioning • City Driving Turn off temporarily. When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans- mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
  • Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground All Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Front Dolly Tow Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer Recreational Towing – All Models 4.

  • Page 397: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Jacking Instructions ....401 Hazard Warning Flashers ....397 ▫...
  • Page 398 396 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Dual Dry Clutch (6-Speed C635 Ddct) Towing A Disabled Vehicle ....415 Automatic Transmission ....417 ▫...

  • Page 399: Hazard Warning Flashers

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 397 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 instrument panel, below the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.

  • Page 400: Engine Oil Overheating - 2.4L Engine Only (If Equipped)

    398 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage You or others can be badly burned by hot engine your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If the instrument cluster will sound a chime.

  • Page 401: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 399 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for WARNING! changing tires only. The jack should not be used to • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the lift the vehicle for service purposes.

  • Page 402: Preparations For Jacking

    400 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Removal Preparations For Jacking Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down. 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.

  • Page 403: Jacking Instructions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 401 6. Block both the front and rear of the WARNING! (Continued) wheel diagonally opposite the jacking • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from position. For example, if changing the the edge of the roadway as possible before raising right front tire, block the left rear the vehicle.
  • Page 404 402 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on for lifting this vehicle during a tire change. locations other than those indicated in the Jacking •...
  • Page 405 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 403 CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in Step 3. 3. There is a front and rear jacking location on each side of the vehicle. Removing Jack Handle From Jack 2.
  • Page 406 404 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right, using the swivel wrench.
  • Page 407 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 405 CAUTION! WARNING! • To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.

  • Page 408: Road Tire Installation

    406 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 9. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is Road Tire Installation free. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the assembly using the means provided.
  • Page 409 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 407 4. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.

  • Page 410: Jump-Starting

    408 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES correct tightness, have them checked with a torque 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack wrench by your authorized dealer or service station. handle counterclockwise. 7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a 4.

  • Page 411: Preparations For Jump-Start

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 409 NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack shield. To allow jump-starting there are remote battery follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and posts located on the left side of the engine compartment. precautions. CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,...
  • Page 412 410 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive WARNING! (+) battery post. To remove the cover, press the locking • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- tab and pull upward on the cover. ever the hood is raised.

  • Page 413: Jump-Starting Procedure

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 411 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the WARNING! remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this 2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper could establish a ground connection and personal cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.

  • Page 414: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    412 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster 10. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote posi- battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start tive (+) battery post of the discharged vehicle. the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
  • Page 415 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 413 front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE CAUTION! and REVERSE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be- to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, is most effective.

  • Page 416: Shift Lever Override

    414 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE WARNING! If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires.

  • Page 417: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 415 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Towing Condition Wheels OFF the 4-SPEED, 6-SPEED (62TE) 6-SPEED (C635 DDCT) Ground TRANSMISSIONS TRANSMISSION Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: NOT ALLOWED • Transmission in NEUTRAL • 25 mph (40 km/h)max speed Rear NOT ALLOWED Wheel Lift Or Dolly...

  • Page 418: Conventional Automatic Transmission

    416 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- CAUTION! (Continued) sion is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all • When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do four wheels on the ground) under the following condi- not attach to front or rear suspension components.

  • Page 419: Automatic Transmission

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 417 Without The Ignition Key CAUTION! Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position. Flatbed towing is Towing faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than the preferred towing method.

  • Page 421: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil ......427 Engine Compartment — 2.4L ... . . 421 ▫...
  • Page 422 420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Exhaust System ..... 437 Replacement Bulbs ....463 ▫...

  • Page 423: Engine Compartment - 2.4L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 —...

  • Page 424: Engine Compartment - 3.6L

    422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 8 —...

  • Page 425: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 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 426: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE persists, the message will appear the next time the serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.

  • Page 427: Replacement Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 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 428: Maintenance Procedures

    Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC dealership or qualified repair center. (Continued)

  • Page 429: Engine Oil

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level CAUTION! (Continued) before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will that protect the performance and durability of give you an incorrect reading.
  • Page 430 API Certified and meet the will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This could damage your engine. Also, be sure the oil fill American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil cap is replaced and tightened after adding oil.
  • Page 431 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- CAUTION! fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- ber should not be used. Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine.

  • Page 432: Engine Oil Filter

    430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi- station, or governmental agency for advice on how and fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in ber should not be used.

  • Page 433: Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 Engine Air Cleaner Filter used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine air cleaner filters are high quality and are recommended. WARNING! Maintenance-Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- provide a measure of protection in the case of engine tenance required.
  • Page 434 432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.

  • Page 435: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.

  • Page 436: A/C Air Filter - If Equipped

    434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling The A/C Air Filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re- carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental place the filter: Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product.

  • Page 437: Body Lubrication

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 CAUTION! The A/C Air Filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure to install the filter properly will result in the need to replace it more often. 8. Reinstall the glove box door dampener and glove box. Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,...

  • Page 438: Windshield Wiper Blades

    436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE hood latching components to ensure proper function. Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods When performing other underhood services, the hood may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt cleaned and lubricated.

  • Page 439: Adding Washer Fluid

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 Adding Washer Fluid Exhaust System The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers is located The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into in the engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluid the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust level in the reservoir at regular intervals.
  • Page 440 438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con- and can eventually poison you.
  • Page 441 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage.

  • Page 442: Cooling System

    440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti- WARNING! freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently •...
  • Page 443 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 Selection Of Coolant CAUTION! (Continued) Use only the manufacturer’s recommended coolant. Re- • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main- coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use addi- taining Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 444 442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE replacement. To prevent reducing this extended mainte- (antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water nance period, it is important that you use the same will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of your engine cooling system.
  • Page 445 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
  • Page 446 444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is If an examination of your engine compartment shows no no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing cool- safely driven.

  • Page 447: Brake System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery WARNING! bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is possibly a collision.
  • Page 448 446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing WARNING! the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid level up • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake to the requirements described on the brake fluid reser- voir.

  • Page 449: Automatic Transmission

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could has been in a tightly closed container.
  • Page 450 448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa- Special Additives tion. It is important that the transmission fluid be main- Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered tained at the prescribed level using the recommended product and its performance may be impaired by supple- fluid.

  • Page 451: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, transmission has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, check your transmission fluid level using a special ser- road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme vice dipstick.
  • Page 452 450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Salt in the air near seacoast localities. • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. finish. Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- •...
  • Page 453 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear mud or stone shields behind each wheel. and open.
  • Page 454 452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and CAUTION! reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, lowed by rinsing.
  • Page 455 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 • For grease stains, apply MOPAR Multi-Purpose if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or Cleaner or equivalent to a clean, damp cloth and Armor All . Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove clean vinyl upholstery.
  • Page 456 454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses WARNING! The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.

  • Page 457: Cleaning Center Console Cupholders

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 Cleaning Center Console Cupholders Convertible Top Care Removal CAUTION! Grab the rubber portion of the cupholder and lift upward. Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water damage, stains or mildew on the top material: Cleaning Soak the rubber cupholder liner in a mixture of medium •...
  • Page 458 456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Immediate removal of any contaminant is recommended. General Cleaning Regular washing of the top will enhance its life and Careful vacuuming of the top before washing is helpful appearance, and make successive cleanings easier. Do not in removing dust and other foreign particles.

  • Page 459: Weather Strip Care - Soft And Hard Top

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 the top fabric and to prevent streaking on painted and Protection chrome surfaces. Allow the top to dry before lowering. For appearance purposes, you may wish to protect your Vacuuming the top with a wet/dry shop vacuum will cloth top periodically.

  • Page 460: Fuses

    458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A label that identifies each component may be printed on the inside of the cover.
  • Page 461 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse Center High Battery Feed – 10 Amp Mounted Stop Power Seats – If — 40 Amp Light (CHMSL)/ Equipped/PZEV Green Brake Switch Air Pump – If Equipped 10 Amp —...
  • Page 462 460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 40 Amp 10 Amp — Radiator Fan Relay — Siren – If Equipped Green Cigar Lighter/ Ignition Run – Cli- 15 Amp — Sunroof – If 10 Amp mate Controls/Hot Lt.
  • Page 463 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse Ignition Run – Oc- 10 Amp Headlamp Washer — cupant Classifica- – If Equipped 10 Amp tion Module 30 Amp Auto Shutdown — — (OCM)/Occupant Pink (ASD) Relay 1...
  • Page 464 462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge CAUTION! Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse • When installing the Totally Integrated Power Anti-Lock Brakes Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is (ABS) Module – If properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to Equipped/ 40 Amp —...

  • Page 465: Vehicle Storage

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you will not be using your vehicle for more than All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base. 21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not battery.

  • Page 466: Bulb Replacement

    464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb No. filter housing and position the totally integrated power Bi-Halogen Headlamp ....HIR2 module aside prior to replacing the low beam headlamp Front Turn Signal Lamp.
  • Page 467 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 3. Rotate bulb and connector one-quarter turn and pull 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb. outward from assembly. 5. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. CAUTION! 6.

  • Page 468: Front Turn Signal

    466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Turn Signal 1. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn counterclockwise and remove it from the fog lamp hous- 1. Raise and prop open the hood. ing. 2. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn 2.

  • Page 469: Backup Lamps

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 Backup Lamps NOTE: Placing a small flat head screwdriver or similar tool between the lamp outboard ball stud and plastic 1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner grommet from inside the trunk can help to disengage the behind the tail lamp (requires removal of a push pin outboard edge of the tail lamp.

  • Page 470: License Plate Lamp

    468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: It is normal to hear a loud sound when the lower License Plate Lamp tail lamp area unsnaps from the vehicle mounting 1. Using a small screwdriver, press inward the locking bracket during tail lamp removal. tab on the side of the lamp assembly and pull down on the lamp assembly for removal.

  • Page 471: Fluid Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) All Engines — (Except 2.4L PZEV) 16.9 Gallons 64 Liters 2.4L PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.4 Liters 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified)

  • Page 472: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts

    Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting Chrysler Material Stan- Engine Oil –...

  • Page 473: Chassis

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – Six- MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed Speed (62TE Only) ATF+4 product. Automatic Transmission – Six- Speed (C635 Dual Dry Clutch MOPAR C635 DDCT/MTX Transmission Fluid. (DDCT) Only) MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used.
  • Page 475 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....474 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..476...
  • Page 476 474 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Based on engine operation conditions the oil change The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this indicator message will illuminate, this means that service manual must be done at the times or mileages specified is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
  • Page 477 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 475 Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator At Each Stop For Fuel message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other fully warmed engine is shut off.
  • Page 478 476 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Oil Change Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following • Change the engine oil filter. pages for the required maintenance intervals. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
  • Page 479 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 477 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...

  • Page 480: Service Schedule

    478 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 481 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 479 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 482 480 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 42 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 483 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 481 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 484 482 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 485 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 483 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 486 484 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 487 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 485 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 488 486 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or WARNING! 114 Months Maintenance Service • You can be badly injured working on or around a Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you ❏...

  • Page 489: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    Reporting Safety Defects ....492 ▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center ..490 ▫ In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
  • Page 490 488 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 495 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......495 ▫...

  • Page 491: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 489 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 492: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center

    490 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 247–9753...

  • Page 493: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 491 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 494: Warranty Information

    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 495: In Canada

    If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, should contact the Customer Service Department immedi- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group ately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the...
  • Page 496 • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia- and maintenance procedures as well as specifications, grams, charts and detailed illustrations.

  • Page 497: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 495 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 498: Temperature Grades

    496 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 499 INDEX...
  • Page 500 498 INDEX About Your Brakes ..... . . 330 Airbag Maintenance ..... . . 66 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
  • Page 501 INDEX 499 Automatic Headlights ....159 Belts, Seat ......42,82 Automatic Oil Change Indicator .
  • Page 502 500 INDEX Caps, Filler Cigar Lighter ......184 Fuel ......378 Clean Air Gasoline .
  • Page 503 INDEX 501 Convertible ......89 Data Recorder, Event ..... . 68 Convertible Top .
  • Page 504 502 INDEX Door Locks, Automatic ....32 Jump Starting ..... . . 408 Door Opener, Garage .
  • Page 505 INDEX 503 Oil Filter ......430 Filters Oil Filter Disposal ....430 Air Cleaner .
  • Page 506 504 INDEX Fluid Capacities ......469 Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....198 Fluid Leaks .
  • Page 507 INDEX 505 Gauges Head Restraints ......153 Coolant Temperature ....198 Headlights .
  • Page 508 506 INDEX Hitches Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ... . 458 Trailer Towing ..... . . 385 Interior Appearance Care .
  • Page 509 INDEX 507 Lane Change and Turn Signals ..162,206,467 Bulb Replacement ....464 Lane Change Assist .
  • Page 510 508 INDEX Lights On Reminder ....159 Auto Unlock ......32 Low Fuel .
  • Page 511 INDEX 509 Methanol ......371 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ....370 Mini-Trip Computer .
  • Page 512 510 INDEX Synthetic ......430 Power Viscosity ......429,469 Accessory Delay .
  • Page 513 INDEX 511 Radio Operation ......282 Replacement Bulbs ..... . . 463 Radio Remote Controls .
  • Page 514 512 INDEX Seat Belt Maintenance ....454 Power ......147 Seat Belt Reminder .
  • Page 515 INDEX 513 Signals, Turn ..... . 84,162,467 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ....325 Controls .
  • Page 516 514 INDEX Tip Start ......302 Quality Grading ..... 495 Tire and Loading Information Placard .
  • Page 517 INDEX 515 Towing Assistance ..... . . 125 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 172 Traction ......326 Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .
  • Page 518 516 INDEX Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ....48 Washers, Windshield ....164,167,437 Upholstery Care .
  • Page 519 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
  • Page 520 Chrysler Group LLC 3rd Edition Printed in U.S.A. 12C27-126-AC...

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