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Page 2 With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and features and equipment that are either standard or op- the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution tional on this vehicle.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5 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 A Word About Your Keys ....12 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ..29 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System Sliding Side Door ..... . 46 (BeltAlert ) .
Page 13: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Rear Seat Delete Feature Safety Tips ......105 (Commercial Vehicles Only) —...
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch.
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
Page 16: Sentry Key
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Power window switches will also remain active CAUTION! for up to 90 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to OFF, depending upon the accessory delay An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always setting.
Page 17: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal or unlocked. vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. The system uses Key Fob with factory-mated Remote Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and Wireless Ignition...
Page 18: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE vehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it Customer Key Programming cannot be reprogrammed to any other vehicle. Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer. CAUTION! General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15...
Page 19: Rearming Of The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, make provides both audible and visible signals, for the first three minutes, the headlights, park lamps and/or turn sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF . signals will flash and Vehicle Security Light will flash •...
Page 20 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Disarm The System NOTE: • The driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods: on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 21: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 22: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - If Equipped
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — equipped from the factory with three-button RKE trans- IF EQUIPPED mitters, and those built with power options will be This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and equipped with up to seven-button RKE transmitters.
Page 23 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Seven-button RKE transmitters will provide functions Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate that allow the same basic operation as the three-button, Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE but may also be used to operate the power liftgate transmitter once to unlock the driver’s side or twice to (optional), power sliding doors, Remote Start feature unlock all doors and liftgate.
Page 24 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Remote NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled by perform- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the ing the following steps: Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Sound Horn With Remote Lock 2. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans- This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 sec- are locked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 26 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using The Panic Alarm Power Open/Close Power Liftgate — If Equipped To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold Press the LIFTGATE button twice on the RKE transmitter the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one within five seconds to Open/Close the Power Liftgate.
Page 27 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Power Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — RKE transmitter is pushed while the door is being If Equipped power-closed, the door will reverse to the full open Press the LEFT Power Sliding Door button twice on the position.
Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- following steps: ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade latch at the top of the RKE transmitter sideways with screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of your thumb and then pull the key out with your other the RKE transmitter apart.
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: •...
Page 31: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry • Ignition key removed from ignition switch (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- •...
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned WARNING! (Continued) to the ON/RUN position. • Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters To Enter Remote Start Mode away from children. Operation of the Remote Start Press and release the REMOTE START button System, windows, door locks or other controls on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-...
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 • For security, power window and power sunroof op- To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release in the Remote Start mode.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter- • Any engine warning lights come on N-Go feature, the ignition switch must be in the • Fuel lamp turns on ON/RUN position in order to drive the vehicle. •...
Page 35: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 When To Reset Remote Start If the lock knob is down when you shut either front door, The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the two times.
Page 36: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the lock knob is rearward when you shut either side WARNING! sliding door, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are • For personal security and safety in the event of an not inside the vehicle before closing the door.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 operate. A chime will sound if the Key Fob is in the ignition switch and a door is open, as a reminder to remove the Key Fob. Driver Power Door Lock Switches If you press the power door lock switch while the Key Fob is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate.
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you press the power door lock switch while the sliding The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature will not door is open, the sliding door will lock. operate if there is any manual operation of the power door locks (lock or unlock).
Page 39: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 4. Within 15-seconds, cycle the ignition Key Fob from the NOTE: Use the Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph OFF position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of (24 km/h) and Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit five times ending in the ON/RUN position (do not start features in accordance with local laws.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If a Passive Entry door handle has not been used for an extended period of time, the Passive Entry feature for the handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door handle will reactivate the door handle’s Passive Entry feature.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Under- handle. If Unlock Driver Door 1st press is programmed standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. in EVIC, the liftgate will unlock when you cycle the liftgate handle. For further information, refer to “Elec- To Unlock From The Passenger Side: tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Set- With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft...
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters.
Page 43: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 NOTE: WINDOWS • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you Power Vent Windows — If Equipped must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock The Power Vent Window Switch located on the driver’s the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
Page 44: Power Windows
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Windows NOTE: Power Window switches will also remain active You can control either the front or rear windows using for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been switches located on the driver’s door trim panel. The turned to OFF, depending upon the accessory delay switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in setting.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Power Window Lockout Switch Front Passenger Power Door Switches Front Passenger Power Window Switch 1 - Window Open/Close 2 - Power Door Locks There is a single switch on the front passenger’s door trim panel which operates the passenger door window and locks and unlocks all doors.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped To stop the window from going all the way up during the The front window switches may be equipped with an Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly. Auto-Down feature.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second WARNING! detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after There is no anti-pinch protection when the window the window is fully open.
Page 48: Sliding Side Door
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The switches will not operate if the driver has Wind Buffeting activated the Power Window Lockout. Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Page 49: Power Sliding Side Door - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol- NOTE: The left side sliding door cannot be opened lowing guidelines: while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the •...
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Press the button on the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds to open a power sliding door. When the door is fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds a second time will close the door. There are power sliding side door switches located on the b-pillar trim panel, just in front of the power sliding door for the rear seat passengers and in the overhead console...
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • If the power sliding door encounters multiple obstruc- master lock button, located in the overhead console, to disable the switches and handles for the rear seat passen- tions within the same cycle, the system will automati- gers.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash You can turn the feature back on by repeating the The left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for previous procedure. 12 seconds when either sliding door is opened. This will Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch alert other drivers in the area that passenger(s) could be To provide a safer environment for small children riding...
Page 53: Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a Child Protection Door Lock system. NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Slide the Child Protection Door Lock control inward NOTE: • After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock, al- (toward the vehicle) to engage the Child Protection Door Lock. ways test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position.
Page 55: Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 NOTE: WARNING! • After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. is in the desired position. Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened from the outside door handle or the switches located •...
Page 56: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To open the liftgate, press the liftgate release handle If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with the located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull power liftgate feature, pressing the button on the RKE the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Overhead Console Master Power Switch Rear Power Liftgate Switch When the RKE transmitter button is pressed and the 1 — Left Door 3 — Right Door 2 — Liftgate 4 — Master Lock Flash Lights feature is enabled, the tail lights will flash and several audible beeps will occur to signal that the The power liftgate may be closed by pressing the button,...
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The power liftgate must be in the full open or close WARNING! positions for any of the buttons to operate. If the liftgate is not in the full open or close positions, it must During power operation, personal injury or cargo be opened or closed manually.
Page 59: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS within the same cycle, the system will automatically Some of the most important safety features in your stop and must be opened or closed manually. vehicle are the restraint systems: •...
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized wheel seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold •...
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child WARNING! seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint. Infants in rear facing child restraints should never (Refer to “Child Restraints”) ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger...
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be WARNING! (Continued) modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment under If You Need Assistance .
Page 63: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even The belt webbing in the retractor is designed to lock on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver during very sudden stops or accidents.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! (Continued) 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat adjust the seat. belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 WARNING! • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in an accident, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”. • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in an accident. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Pull the strap down and secure the small latch plate of The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. the lap belt into the small buckle until you hear a “click”.
Page 69: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 pushing anywhere on the anchorage. To move the an- you will prefer a higher position. When you release the chorage downward, squeeze the actuation buttons while anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that simultaneously pushing down on the anchorage assem- it is locked in position.
Page 70: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the passenger seating position is equipped with an position that has a belt with this feature. Children ALR and is being used for normal usage: 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seat.
Page 71: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Seat Belt Pretensioners WARNING! The seat belts for both front seating positions are • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of an if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- accident.
Page 72: Supplemental Active Head Restraints (Ahr) - If Equipped
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half If Equipped of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 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 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. Hand Positioning Points On AHR 2.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 AHR In Reset Position 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism NOTE: 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the into the back decorative plastic half.
Page 76: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
60 seconds of the ignition switch being cycled to the seat belts are fastened. The driver should instruct all ON/RUN position. Chrysler Group LLC does not recom- other occupants to fasten their seat belts. If a front seat mend deactivating BeltAlert .
Page 77: Seat Belt Lock Out
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 1. With the ignition in the OFF position, buckle the NOTE: Although BeltAlert has been deactivated, the driver’s seat belt. Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s or front passenger’s (if equipped with 2.
Page 78: Seat Belt Extender
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Extender Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized...
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon seat position.
Page 80: Air Bag System Components
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat- Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced • Knee Impact Bolster protection for an occupant during a side impact. The •...
Page 81: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • No objects should be placed over or near the air driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides bag on the instrument panel, because any such output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a...
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags may provide front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a deploys independently;...
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, WARNING! (Continued) but they will open during air bag deployment. • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects •...
Page 84: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side Air Bags work with the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Knee Air Bag are designed to provide additional protec- Air Bag and the passenger side knee bolster to provide tion by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal improved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are Light in the instrument panel for approxi- not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should mately four to eight seconds for a self-check have deployed.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The WARNING! steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- the air bags inflate to their full size.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Driver Side Knee Air Bag. The trim cover separates and in about 10 milliseconds. The side air bag moves at a very folds out of the way allowing the air bag to inflate to the high speed and with such a high force that it could injure full size.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE are not belted and seated properly, or if items are Enhanced Accident Response System positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if inflates.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye the air bag system.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or • Modifications to any part of the air bag system may not function properly if modifications are could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 91: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine You will want to have the air bags ready to related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint inflate for your protection in a collision. The Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
Page 92: Child Restraints
90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is were buckled/fastened; required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, •...
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 • Safety experts recommend that children ride WARNING! rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE An aftermarket belt-positioning booster seat is for chil- WARNING! dren weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to properly fit the vehicle’s seat belts. If the Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in child can not sit with knees bent over the vehicles seat the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger air...
Page 95 Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint: • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. Chrysler Group LLC also recommends that...
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE you make sure that you can install the child restraint in Installing The Child Restraint System the vehicle where you will use it, before you buy it. We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint.
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we fold-in-floor seats. Second-row seats also feature tether have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc- strap anchorages, located in the rear surface of the tions that come with the child restraint system.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE that the seat belts are not toys and should not be 3. Attach the lower child restraint attachment straps to played with, and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle’s lower anchor bars. Ensure that the lower the vehicle.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 LATCH Anchorages (Second Row Anchorages Shown) LATCH Anchorages (Third Row 60/40 Anchorages Shown)
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing the Top Tether Strap (with either Lower Anchors or Vehicle Seat Belt): 1. Route the top tether strap under the adjustable head restraint between the steel posts. 2. Provide enough slack (reference child restraint in- structions) for the tether strap to reach the tether anchor located near the bottom of the seat back.
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE description under “Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Posi- then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. As the belt tions” section. The chart below defines the seating posi- retracts, you will hear a ratcheting sound. This indicates tions with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
Page 103: Rear Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Transporting Pets WARNING! Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet could be thrown about and possibly NEVER carry a child in a rear facing infant carrier in injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a vehicle without rear seats.
Page 104: Restraining Infants And Small Children With Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)
102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle is equipped with a child restraint tether Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat anchor located on the lower rear of the front passenger Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) seat. Use this tether anchor to secure only forward- There are different sizes and types of restraints for facing child restraints equipped with an upper tether children from newborn size to the child almost large...
Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 INSTALLED FACING TO THE REAR IN A VEHICLE Tether Installation for Commercial Vehicles with EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT DELETE FEA- Rear Seat Delete TURE (Commercial Vehicles Only). When a convert- To secure the child restraint upper tether strap to the ible seat is properly installed facing forward, the vehicle, follow the instructions shown: vehicle seat should be adjusted to the rear most...
Page 106: Engine Break-In Recommendations
104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Following the child seat manufacturer’s instructions, ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS tighten the child restraint tether strap. A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. 6.
Page 107: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 A new engine may consume some oil during its first few WARNING! (Continued) thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter- inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 108: Exhaust Gas
106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control WARNING! BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
Page 109: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes Vehicle on while driving, have the system checked by an autho- rized dealer. Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, Defroster frays, and loose parts.
Page 110 108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al- Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- have been removed for cleaning.
Page 111: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 113: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Mirrors ......117 Memory Seat Only) —...
Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Manually Folding Third Row Seats — Seats ......131 If Equipped .
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 ▫ Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped . . 171 ▫ Rear Wiper And Washer ....177 ▫ Headlight Delay — If Equipped ..171 ▫...
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Turning Parkview On Or Off — Without Parksense Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 186 Navigation/Multimedia Radio ... 198 ▫...
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 ▫ Reprogramming A Single ▫ Sunshade Operation ....211 HomeLink Button ....207 ▫...
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped ..221 Console Features ..... . 228 ▫...
Page 119: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 120: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Page 121: Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Driver’s Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped The driver’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled by the inside automatic dimming mirror and can be turned on or off by pressing the button at the base of the inside mirror.
Page 122: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using the mirror control switch, press on any of the four Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to Seat Only) — If Equipped move.
Page 123: Power Folding Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped The switch for the power folding mirrors is located An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. between the power mirror switches L (left) and R (right). To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing Press the switch once and the mirrors will fold in, the mirror cover upward.
Page 124: Blind Spot Monitoring - If Equipped
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to to let the driver know that the system is operational.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire...
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an see if an alert is necessary.
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative of less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtaking/Passing Stationary Objects The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in berms, etc.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 130: Rear Cross Path
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Cross Path The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is intended to aid the driver when backing out of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked. Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed.
Page 131: Modes Of Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 132: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an Blind Spot Alert Off alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime When the BSM system is turned off there will be no will also be sounded.
Page 133: Voice Command - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! Voice Commands can be initiated by pressing the VR • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or button located on the radio or steering wheel controls (if equipped).
Page 134: Power Seats - If Equipped
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats — If Equipped Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Some models may be equipped with eight-way power seats The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. for the driver and front passenger. The power seat switches Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will are located on the outboard side of the seat.
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Reclining The Seatback WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward, shoulder belt is no longer resting against your the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 136: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Lumbar — If Equipped Heated Seats — If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats On some models, the front and rear seats may be equipped may be also be equipped with power lumbar. The power with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start Press the switch once to select HIGH-level On models that are equipped with remote start, the heating. Press the switch a second time to select driver’s heated seat and Heated Steering Wheel can be LOW-level heating.
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Heated Seats You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. On some models, the second row seats are equipped with Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heaters.
Page 139: Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide turn OFF automatically after approximately 45 minutes. the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have reached the desired position.
Page 140: Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push For models equipped with manual reclining seats, the back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean recline lever is located on the outboard side of the seat.
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 readily identified by any markings, only through visual WARNING! inspection of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split in two halves, with the front half being soft foam The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- and trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push the back of your head, pull outward on the bottom of the downward on the head restraint.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players.
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac- tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is se- cured, as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Restraint during sudden stops.
Page 145: Stow 'N Go Seating - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Head Restraints — Third Row NOTE: Seat will not stow in the storage bin unless the The head restraint in the center position can be raised and armrests are raised. lowered for tether routing. Refer to “Occupant Re- 4.
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Pull upward on the seatback recliner lever located on The non-adjustable head restraint and seatback will fold the outboard side of the seat. automatically during the seat tumble. No additional actuation is necessary. Seatback Recliner Lever, Seat Tumble, And Head Restraint Fold Lever Non-Adjustable Head Restraint...
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Tumbled Second Row Seat Automatic Folding Seatback The seat will automatically tumble into position for easy storage.
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Push the seat into the storage bin. CAUTION! The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover. WARNING! In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched.
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 To Unstow Second Row Seats 1. Return the seatback to the upright position. 1. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. 2. Pull up on the strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors.
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Return the head restraint to the upright position. Easy Entry Second Row The second row Stow ’n Go seats allow easy entry to the third row seat or rear cargo area. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the outboard side of the seat.
Page 151: Quad Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 The seat will automatically fold into position for easy entry into the third row. WARNING! In the event of a collision you could be injured if the seat is not fully latched. Quad Seats — If Equipped Both Quad seats are adjustable forward or rearward.
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Fold-Flat Easy Entry To fold the seat, lift the recliner lever to the full upward The Quad seats can be tilted forward for easy entry into position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the third row.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For passengers seated in the third row, there is a pull To provide additional space behind the second row seats, strap located on the outboard side of the seat near the the seats can be folded forward. bottom of the seat back.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Pull out the retainer strap from the sewn-in pocket Place the strap around the grab handle located on the located on the base of the seat cushion. B-Pillar. Before securing the strap, adjust the buckle for proper fit.
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Secure the retainer strap to the inside grab handle located WARNING! on the B-Pillar. When not in use, store the strap in the sewn-in pocket located on the base of the seat cushion. To reduce the risk of personal injury: •...
Page 157: Second Row Bench Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Removal Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped The Quad seats can be removed if additional storage is While the bench seat does not stow in the floor, it is needed. With the seat in the easy entry position, lift the removable for added cargo space.
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Release levers are located on the rear leg assemblies, near To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the detent posi- the floor. To remove the seat, squeeze each release handle tions on the floor. Squeeze the release handle and rotate and rotate downwards to deploy the wheels.
Page 159: Third Row Power Recline - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped Third Row Power Folding Seat — If Equipped The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat A one-touch power folding seat switch is located in the cushion, adjusts the seatback angle forward/rearward left rear trim panel as part of a switch bank.
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open Left and right third row seats can be folded individually and the vehicle is in PARK. or together. The third row power folding seat adjusts to the following positions using the switch bank located on the left rear trim panel: One Touch Folding Seat Third Row...
Page 161: Manually Folding Third Row Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 NOTE: 2. Lower the outboard head restraints by pulling on the • Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the small release strap marked “1” located on the outboard side of buckle and lower the head restraints before attempting the head restraint.
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull release strap marked “2” located on the rear of the 4. Pull release strap marked “3” to release the anchors. seat to lower the seatback. Release Strap “3” Release Strap “2”...
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 5. Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin. Stowed Third Row Seat To Unfold Third Row Seats Release Strap “4” 1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors latch.
Page 164: Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pulling strap “4” releases the seatback to return to its WARNING! full upright position. To avoid serious injury or death, never operate the 4. Raise the head restraint to its upright position. vehicle with occupants in the third row seat while in the tailgate mode.
Page 165: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Rke
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory NOTE: Each time the SET (S) button and a numbered button (1 or 2) is pressed, you erase the memory settings for that button and store a new one. 1.
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set). Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. 6.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the 4. Within five seconds, press and release MEMORY MEMORY buttons on the driver’s door during a recall (S, button 1 on the driver’s door. A chime will sound 1, or 2).
Page 168: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Easy Entry/Exit Seat between 0.9 – 2.7 in (22.7 – 67.7 mm) forward of the (Available With Memory Seat ONLY) rear stop. The seat will return to its previously set This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to position when you insert the key into the ignition enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the switch and turn it out of the LOCK position.
Page 169: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding 2. Move to the front of the vehicle and look inside the Your Instrument Panel” for further information. center of the hood opening. Locate, then push the safety catch lever downward while raising the hood at the same TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD time.
Page 170: Lights
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS CAUTION! All of the lights, except the Hazard Warning lights, headlight high beams and flash-to-pass, are controlled by To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to switches to the left of the steering column on the instru- close it.
Page 171: Interior Lighting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Interior Lighting Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate is opened, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is activated, or when the dimmer control is moved to the extreme top. The interior lights will automatically turn off in approxi- mately 10 minutes for the first activation and 90 seconds every activation thereafter until the engine is started, if...
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dimmer Control The Halo control switch is located to the right of the With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the dimmer switch. dimmer control for the interior lights on the instrument panel upward will increase the brightness of the instru- ment panel lights.
Page 173: Parking Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Parking Lights stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition Turn the headlight switch knob to the first detent switch OFF. To turn the Automatic System off, turn the to turn the parking lights on.
Page 174: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition switch NOTE: The headlights must be turned off within 45 sec- while the headlights are still on. Then turn off the onds of turning the ignition OFF to activate this feature. headlights within 45 seconds.
Page 175: Front Fog Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Front Fog Lights — If Equipped Multifunction Lever To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the lights or the low beam headlights and push in the steering column.
Page 176: Turn Signals
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Headlight Beams Low/High Turn Signal Warning If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has • Flash-To-Pass (Optical Horn) traveled at over 18 mph (29 km/h) for approximately • Front and Rear Wipers — Washer Functions 1 mile (1.6 km) with the turn signals on, a chime will sound to alert the driver.
Page 177: Smartbeam™ - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 SmartBeam™ — If Equipped NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is The SmartBeam™ system provides increased forward at, or above, 25 mph (40 km/h). lighting at night by automating high beam control To Deactivate through the use of a digital camera mounted on the Perform either of the following steps to deactivate the...
Page 178: Windshield Wipers And Washers
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Also, dirt, film and other obstructions on the windshield or camera lens will cause the system to function improperly. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch within the multifunction lever.
Page 179: Intermittent, Low And High Speed Wipers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 of the lever to the second detent and hold while spray is NOTE: If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph desired. If the lever is pushed while on the intermittent (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled. setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for several Rear Wiper And Washer wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume...
Page 180: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped NOTE: • The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the This feature senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver. This wiper speed is in the low or high position.
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 The Rain Sensing system has protective features for the the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h), unless wiper blades and arms. It will not operate under the the wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved following conditions: or the shift lever is moved out of the NEUTRAL position.
Page 182: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering wheel upward or downward as desired.
Page 183: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps steering wheel to operate. warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start wheel has only one temperature setting.
Page 184: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cush- ion. This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat. ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position.
Page 185: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in WARNING! REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys- tem is on. The following messages will be displayed Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle In- You could lose control and have an accident.
Page 186: To Activate
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control right side of the steering wheel. System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
Page 187: To Set A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 To Set A Desired Speed To Vary The Speed Setting Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button crease speed by pushing the RES (+) button.
Page 188: To Accelerate For Passing
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Accelerate For Passing WARNING! Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 189: Parksense Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is obstacles from approximately 12 in (30 cm) up to 79 in changed to the ON/RUN position.
Page 190: Parksense Display
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the Instru- ParkSense Display ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display audible warnings to indicate the distance between the will turn ON indicating the system status.
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Park Assist System Off Slow Tone The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
Page 193: Enabling/Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 194: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system is If “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” appears in the disabled, the EVIC will display the “PARK ASSIST SYS- EVIC after making sure the rear fascia/bumper is free TEM OFF”...
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 • Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could properly. The ParkSense system might not detect an affect the performance of ParkSense . obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide a false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia/ •...
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable • Drivers must be careful when backing up even to recognize every obstacle, including small ob- when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sys- stacles.
Page 197: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — WARNING! (Continued) IF EQUIPPED • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear System, it is strongly recommended that the ball Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever...
Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width that will help indicate the distance to the rear of the of the vehicle while a dashed center-line will indicate the vehicle. The following table shows the approximate center of the vehicle to assist with aligning to a hitch/ distances for each zone: receiver.
Page 199: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
Page 200: Turning Parkview On Or Off - Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting illuminates the instrument panel cupholders, two swiv- “enable rear camera in reverse” soft key and pressing the eling LED lights, flip-down sunglass storage, conversa- “save”...
Page 201: Courtesy/Interior Lighting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Courtesy/Interior Lighting Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only) At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights At the front of the overhead console, a compartment is (standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn on provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses.
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The door will slowly rotate to the full open position. Conversation Mirror Position NOTE: From the “conversation mirror” position, the Full Open Position door can only be closed. From this position, the door can be fully closed or, by rotating upward about 3/4 of the way and releasing, To return to the full open position, the door must first be positioned for conversation mirror use.
Page 203: Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped The overhead console has two sets of courtesy lights. The lights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
Page 204: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE An additional LED at the front of the rear console shines Rear Console Halo Lighting down on the front foot-well area while in courtesy mode, The rear overhead console has recessed halo lighting for added convenience.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 WARNING! • Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the universal transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse”...
Page 206: Programming Homelink
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming HomeLink Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while Before You Begin keeping the indicator light in view. If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, erase all channels before you begin training.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 • After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage This can usually be found where the hanging antenna door does not operate with HomeLink and the ga- wire is attached to the garage door opener motor. It is rage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the NOT the button normally used to open and close the garage door opener may have a rolling code.
Page 208: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING Gate Operator/Canadian Programming button. The name and color of the button may vary by Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig- manufacturer. nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- mission –...
Page 209: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until at this time. the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the button.
Page 210: Troubleshooting Tips
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Troubleshooting Tips General Information If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry are some of the most common solutions: Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
Page 211: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in visors on the overhead console. the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 212: Opening Sunroof - Express
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express automatically. This is called “Express Close”. During Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half Express Close operation, any movement of the sunroof second and the sunroof will open automatically from any switch will stop the sunroof.
Page 213: Pinch Protect Override
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts re- Sunshade Operation sult in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens.
Page 214: Sunroof Maintenance
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunroof Maintenance Sunroof Fully Closed Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the the glass panel. sunroof is fully closed. Ignition Off Operation ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS —...
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. •...
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE One outlet in the removable floor console (if equipped) On vehicles equipped with the Super Console the power shares a fuse with the lower outlet in the instrument outlets are located under the retractable cover. To access panel and is also connected to the battery.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 The outlet in the rear quarter panel near the liftgate and the upper outlet in the instrument panel are both con- trolled by the ignition switch. Each of these outlets can support 160 Watts (13 Amps). Do not exceed 160 Watts (13 Amps) for each of these outlets.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
Page 219: Power Inverter - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED The power inverter switch is located on the instrument A 110 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet (if equipped) converts panel below the climate controls. DC current to AC current, and is located on the left rear To turn on the power outlet, press the switch once.
Page 220: Cupholders
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter. CUPHOLDERS There are cupholders located throughout the interior. All liners are removable for cleaning. Pull the flexible liner from the cupholder drawer or tray starting at one edge for easy removal.
Page 221: Super Console - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 Super Console — If Equipped For rear passengers two cupholders are located in the On models equipped with the Super Console, there are pull-out drawer, located in the back of the Super Console. two cupholders located in the center of the console.
Page 222: Premium Console Cupholders - If Equipped
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Premium Console Cupholders — If Equipped Interior Bottle Holders On models equipped with premium center consoles, There are four bottle holders located in the interior. One there are four cupholders located on the top of the bottle holder is molded into each front interior door trim console.
Page 223: Smoker's Package Kit - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped With the optional authorized dealer-installed Smoker’s Package Kit, a removable ash receiver is inserted into one of the two cupholders in the center front instrument panel. To install the ash receiver, align the receiver so the thumb grip on the lid is facing rearward.
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Upper Glove Compartment Lower Glove Compartment To open the upper compartment, press in on the button, To open the lower compartment pull out on the release located on the left side of the upper door. The door will handle.
Page 225: Door Trim Panel Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Door Trim Panel Storage Front Door Storage Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets for storage. WARNING! If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn- ing the occupants.
Page 226: Umbrella Holder
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Umbrella Holder Second Row Floor Storage Bins An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded into The area below the floor covers, located in front of the the left front door entry scuff molding. second row seats, is available for storage.
Page 227: Storage Bin Safety Warning
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 Storage Bin Safety Warning CAUTION! Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: The storage bin cover must lay flat and be locked to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, WARNING! which have minimal clearance to the cover.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not operate the storage bin covers while the vehicle is in motion. • Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down. CAUTION! The storage bin cover must be flat and locked to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.
Page 229: Center And Rear Overhead Console Storage - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Center And Rear Overhead Console Storage Coat Hooks — If Equipped Coat hooks are located along the headliner for the second The overhead storage system comes in several options. and third row seating positions. The coat hook load limit is 10 lbs (4.5 kg).
Page 230: Cargo Area Storage
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Area Storage NOTE: With all rear seats stowed or removed, 4 x 8 foot The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement sheets of building material will fit on the vehicle floor “Load To This Line”.
Page 231: Basic Console
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Basic Console 3. Remove the console. Basic Console features consist of the following: To Reinstall The Basic Floor Console • The basic console profile allows vehicle occupants to 1. Position the console at a slight angle (front slightly easily pass through the first row to the second.
Page 232: Premium Console - If Equipped
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Large console center storage will store headphones for WARNING! the available rear DVD entertainment system or other items In an accident, serious injury could result if the removable floor console is not properly installed. •...
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Position 1 shows the console closed with four cupholders Position 2 shows the raised storage tray revealing a large and a convenient storage tray. storage area below. Console Position 1 Console Position 2...
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dual Storage Bins Position 4 shows the complete console in its rearmost Position 3 shows the top portion of the console in a position. Again, lifting second latch handle at the front of rearward position.
Page 235: Super Console - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 To Remove The Premium Floor Console 4. Push down on the rear of the console until it is seated in the rear floor bracket. 1. Pull up on the bottom release handle in the front of the console.
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The super console contains a pass through storage area accessible for both the driver and front passenger. Super Console 1 — Front Sliding Tambour Door 2 — Cupholder Light Ring Front Lower Pass Through 3 —...
Page 237: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 NOTE: The front cupholder light ring and pass through CARGO AREA FEATURES lighting is controlled by a dimming switch located on the Rechargeable Flashlight instrument panel, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the right side The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press in on the flashlight to release it. To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Press And Release Three-Press Switch...
Page 239: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to The rear window defroster button is located on the the heating elements: climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to •...
Page 240: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling to complete depending on road surface conditions. If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15 hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down.
Page 241: Deploying The Crossbars
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 NOTE: • Crossbars are error-proofed and cannot be deployed or stowed in the incorrect positions. • To help control wind noise, stow the crossbars in the side rails when they are not in use. Deploying the Crossbars To deploy the crossbars, completely loosen the thumb screws at both ends of the crossbar and lift the crossbar...
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Bend the crossbar supports at each end, taking care to keep hand clear of pivoting joint. Slide the thumb screw down. Deployed Position Then, position the crossbars across the roof. Stowed Position...
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 NOTE: The crossbars are identical and can be placed in Make sure the directional arrows on the crossbars align any two of the three deploy positions. with the directional arrows on the side rails. Set the crossbars into the deployed positions.
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Once the crossbars are set into position, tighten the Stowing the Crossbars thumb screws completely. Reverse the procedure to stow the crossbars, again, taking care to keep hand clear of pivoting joint. Crossbars are identical and can be stowed in either rail nest.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 CAUTION! • Check deployed crossbars frequently and re- tighten thumb screws as necessary. • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150 lbs (68 kg).
Page 246: Sun Screens - If Equipped
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Long loads which extend over the windshield, Cargo must be securely tied before driving your such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the large frontal area should be secured to both the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- front and rear of the vehicle.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 Sun Screen Retracted Sun Screen Extended Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen. To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab upward to Continue pulling the sun screen until the tab is near the disengage the hooks, and feed the screen back into the top of the window.
Page 249: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....251 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped ......271 Instrument Cluster —...
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go Display — ▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD If Equipped ......283 And MP3 Audio Play .
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 ▫ Operating Instructions Steering Wheel Audio Controls — (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped ..317 If Equipped ......326 ▫...
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Summer Operation ....349 ▫ Outside Air Intake ....350 ▫...
Page 253: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Vents 5 — Analog Clock 9 — DVD – If Equipped 13 — Ignition Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Upper Glove Compartment 10 — Storage Bin 14 — Hood Release 3 —...
Page 254: Instrument Cluster - Base
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE...
Page 255: Instrument Cluster - Premium
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 256: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 4. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal 1. Tachometer when the turn signal lever is operated. The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear If the vehicle is driven 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn range.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 6. Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) or Electronic Message Display Area Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display — When the appropriate conditions exist, the following If Equipped odometer messages will display: door ......Door Ajar Odometer gATE .
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LoW tirE CHAngE OIL When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change display will toggle between LoW and tirE for three cycles. indicator system. The CHAngE OIL message will flash in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately gASCAP 12 seconds, after a single chime has sounded, to indicate...
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) within 10 seconds. Display — If Equipped The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you instrument cluster.
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System brakes.
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL does not come on when turning the key from OFF to WARNING! ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after operating conditions.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 system. If this light remains on after several ignition 11. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles Light — If Equipped (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the trol (ESC) is off.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The highest available transmission gear is displayed in 15. Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds the lower right corner of the Electronic Vehicle Infor- as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first mation Center (EVIC) whenever the Electronic Range turned to ON/RUN.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 If the light remains on when the parking brake has been NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake tions.
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by 19. Seat Belt Reminder Light turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/ ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap- RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight proximately two seconds.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads others could be badly burned by steam or boiling “H”...
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential 24. Engine Temperature Warning Light electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If This light warns of an overheated engine condi- the charging system light remains on, it means that the tion.
Page 269: Compass Mini-Trip Computer (Cmtc)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 25. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) — This light informs you of a problem with the IF EQUIPPED Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The NOTE: light will come on when the ignition is first •...
Page 270: Cmtc Reset Buttons
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The system will display the last known outside When the appropriate conditions exist, the following temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to messages will display: be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- NE .
Page 271: Compass/Temperature Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 Trip A will be driven. When properly set, the compass will Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last automatically account for this difference. reset. NOTE: • A good calibration requires a level surface and an Trip B Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last environment free from large metallic objects such as...
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Magnetic and battery powered devices, (such as cell To Set The Variance phones, iPod’s, radar detectors, PDA’s and laptops) Start the engine and leave the transmission gear selector should be kept away from the top of the instrument lever in the PARK position.
Page 273: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 2. Press and hold the RESET button (for approximately 10 seconds) until the current variance zone number is displayed. 3. Release the RESET button, then press and hold again for approximately 10 seconds, until the direction is displayed, with the CAL indicator on continuously in the display.
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Fuel Economy The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering • Vehicle Speed wheel: • Trip Info • Tire PSI • Vehicle Info • Messages •...
Page 275: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 UP Button BACK Button Press and release the UP button to scroll up- Press the BACK button to scroll back to a ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, previous menu or sub-menu. Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units, System Setup) and sub-menus.
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Remote start active — Push Start Button • Service TPM System (refer to “Tire Pressure Monitor- ing System” in “Starting And Operating”) • Remote start active — Key to Run • Turn Signal On •...
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 • Service Park Assist System receive an EVIC message and the BSM display warn- ing in both mirrors will be permanently illuminated. If • Personal Settings Not Available — Vehicle Not in Park this message is present see an authorized dealer. •...
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Speed Control SET to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the This light will turn on when the electronic message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. speed control is SET. For further information, A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 • Oil Pressure Warning Light vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- light should turn on momentarily when the engine rized dealer.
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light remains lit with the engine running, your shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho- hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to rized dealer for service as soon as possible.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 Unless reset, this message will continue to display each WARNING! time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go.
Page 282: Fuel Economy
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go Average Fuel Economy Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. The 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do Average Fuel Economy can be reset by following the not start the engine.) prompt in the EVIC to use the SELECT button.
Page 283: Vehicle Speed
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 Distance To Empty (DTE) Vehicle Speed Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is Speed”...
Page 284: Units
282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip B down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark reset. appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has been selected.
Page 285: Keyless Enter-N-Go Display - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 Keyless Enter-N-Go Display — If Equipped Automatic Compass Calibration When the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed to This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the change ignition switch position, current ignition status need to manually reset the compass. When the vehicle is will be displayed in the lower right corner of the EVIC new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display to the right of the odometer value.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup Compass Variance (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached, Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic then press the SELECT button. North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where 3.
Page 287: Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass Variance” message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the SELECT button. The last variance zone number displays in the EVIC. 4. Press and release the SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected, according to the map.
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL press the SELECT button to enter the System Setup make your selection, press and release the SELECT sub-menu. Press and release the UP or DOWN button to button until a check-mark appears next to the feature select a feature form the following choices: showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When Driver system has been activated or the check-mark is removed Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE showing the system has been deactivated. transmitter UNLOCK button twice, to unlock the passen- Remote Start Comfort Sys.
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Lamps with Lock feature. To make your selection, press your selection, press and release the SELECT button until and release the SELECT button until a check-mark ap- a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the pears next to the feature showing the system has been system has been activated or the check-mark is removed activated or the check-mark is removed showing the...
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 then press and release the SELECT button until a check- Intermittent Wiper Options — If Equipped mark appears next to the setting, showing that the setting When ON is selected, the system will automatically has been selected. activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button next to the feature showing the system has been activated until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing or the check-mark is removed showing the system has that the setting has been selected.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 feature showing the system has been activated or the Blind Spot Alert check-mark is removed showing the system has been There are three selections when operating Blind Spot deactivated. Alert (“Blind Spot Alert Lights”, “Blind Spot Alert Lights/CHM”, “Blind Spot Alert Off”).
Page 294: Media Center 730N/430/430N
292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/ the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned. NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor of the unit’s faceplate.
Page 295: Media Center 130 (Sales Code Res)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC side of the radio faceplate. position to operate the radio.
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch knob to save time change.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second AM/FM Button time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the SET/RND Button —...
Page 298: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact pressing the pushbutton twice.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
Page 300: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Notes on Playing MP3 Files Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or file recording media and formats are limited.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 • Maximum number of files: 255 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in names and folder names is limited.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification quency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,...
Page 303: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which (SALES CODE RES+RSC) allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s side of the radio faceplate.
Page 304: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or another selection.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 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 306 304 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 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 MUSIC TYPE Button Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Information Inform mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Jazz Jazz or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five News News seconds will allow the program format type to be se-...
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set Program Type 16-Digit Character Display the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust Top 40 Top 40 the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL Weather Weather control knob.
Page 309: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. and begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 311: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD and MP3 modes. Random Play.
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. character extension) When reading discs recorded using formats other than •...
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the supported. following table are supported. In addition, variable bit Playback of MP3 Files rates (VBR) are also supported.
Page 314: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a time priority mode. single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or before writing to the disc.
Page 315: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the System Activation AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you down. may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory-installed satellite TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) radio system in your vehicle.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly ESN/SID Access on or above the antenna. With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll Reception Quality...
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia INFO Button (Satellite) Mode Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or able).
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.
Page 319: Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be button number will display. plugged into the USB port, located in the glove compart- ment. Buttons 1 - 6 These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod...
Page 320: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external the vehicle’s iPod /USB/MP3 control system (iPod or USB device to the vehicle’s USB connector port which is external USB device may take a few minutes to connect), located in the glove compartment.
Page 321: Controlling The Ipod Or External Usb Device Using Radio Buttons
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 • The audio device can be controlled using the radio mode. In Play mode, the following buttons on the radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod contents. faceplate may be used to control the iPod or external USB device and display data: •...
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • A single press backward << RW or forward FF >> will • Press the SCAN button to use iPod /USB/MP3 de- jump backward or forward respectively, for five vice scan mode, which will play the first 10 seconds of seconds.
Page 323: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 • During all List modes, the iPod displays all lists in List Or Browse Mode During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backward scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the (counterclockwise) to get to the track faster.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current CAUTION! list on the top line and the first item in that list on • Leaving the iPod or external USB device (or any the second line. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in •...
Page 325: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) 2. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the Setup , then Select Audio Devices . Uconnect™ phone system. 3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons Uconnect™...
Page 326: Video Entertainment System (Ves)™ - If Equipped
324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Three different medias can be played simultaneously VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED (Cabin speakers and Headphone Channels 1 and 2) The optional Video Entertainment System (VES)™ is • Easy menu-driven functions on touch-screen radios available with: •...
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 Overhead Video Screens VES™ Remote Control Location NOTE: Refer to the “Uconnect™ Multimedia” section of Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further details.
Page 328: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — The remote sound system controls are located on the rear IF EQUIPPED surface of the steering wheel, at the three and nine o’clock positions. The right-hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the center, and controls the volume and mode of the sound system.
Page 329: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 Radio Operation CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following listenable station, and pressing the bottom of the switch precautions: will SEEK down for the next listenable station.
Page 330: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- CLIMATE CONTROLS lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective The Climate Control system allows you to regulate the coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 2. Front Blower Control Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “O”...
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the defroster automatically turns off after approximately windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort, 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation, while reducing moisture on the windshield. press the button a second time.
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 odors, smoke, or dust, and to cool the interior rapidly CAUTION! (Continued) upon initial start-up in very hot or humid weather. • Use care when washing the inside of the rear NOTE: window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on •...
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb- 10. Bi-Level Mode Button ing the mode control selection. Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. 8. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button NOTE: There is a difference in temperature (in any Press and release to change the current setting.
Page 335: Three-Zone Temperature Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 Economy Mode The rear airflow modes will mirror the front unit opera- If ECONOMY mode is desired, press the A/C button to tion. Rear PANEL mode is automatically selected when turn off the indicator light and the A/C compressor. the front control is in the PANEL mode.
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Left Front Temperature Control position. Blower control should be left in the ON Provides left front seat occupant with independent tem- position to allow the climate control to either warm or perature control. Turn left for cooler or right for warmer cool the vehicle.
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 7. Front Defrost Mode NOTE: • You can turn off the heated mirror feature at anytime Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use DEFROST mode with by pressing the rear window defroster switch a second maximum blower and temperature settings for best time.
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) • If the RECIRCULATION button is pressed when the • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra- system is in MIX, DEFROST, or FLOOR mode the sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the RECIRCULATION LED indicator will flash 3 times to window.
Page 339: Rear Manual Climate Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 10. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button NOTE: There is a difference in temperature (in any Press and release to change the current setting. conditions other than full cold or full hot), between the The indicator illuminates when ON. upper and lower outlets for added comfort.
Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The rear blower and temperature controls for the rear Rear Blower Control seat passengers are located in the headliner, near the The primary control for the rear blower is on the front center of the vehicle. climate control unit, located on the instrument panel.
Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 When rear controls are locked by the front system, the CAUTION! lock symbol on the temperature knob is illuminated, and the rear overhead adjustments are inoperable. Interior air enters the Rear Manual Climate Control system through an intake grille, located in the right Rear Mode Control side trim panel behind the third row seats.
Page 342: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Floor Mode The Three-Zone ATC System automatically maintains the Air comes from the floor outlets. interior comfort level desired by the driver and all passen- gers. The system automatically adjusts the air temperature, the airflow volume, amount of outside air recirculation and Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —...
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 1. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button 6. Right Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning This display shows the temperature setting for the right (A/C) setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. front seat occupant.
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Rear Control Button 14. Blower Control Provides toggle operation between front control screen There are seven blower speeds, the blower speed in- and rear control screen. Push the button to activate the creases as you move the control to the right from the rear climate control screen and allow the front seat lowest blower setting.
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 18. SYNC Button desired temperature is displayed, the system will achieve Press and release to control the temperature setting for and automatically maintain that comfort level. both zones from the driver temperature control. 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is 19.
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To provide you with maximum comfort in the automatic There are seven fixed blower speeds. mode, during cold start-ups, the blower fan will remain Use the outer dial control to regulate on low until the engine warms up. The fan will engage the amount of air forced through the immediately if the DEFROST mode is selected, or by system in any mode you select.
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 Panel Mode Floor Mode Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of panel. These outlets can be adjusted for direction, air is directed through the defrost and side window and turned on or off to control airflow.
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air Conditioning (A/C) Recirculation Control The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator When outside air contains smoke, odors, or to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, system.
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped The rear ATC system has floor air outlets at the rear of the right side sliding door, and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position. The system provides heated air through the floor outlets or cool, dehumidified air through the headliner outlets.
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Rotate the Rear Blower, Rear Temperature and the customer-programmable feature. Refer to the “Elec- Rear Mode Control knobs to suit your comfort needs. tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer- Programmable Features” in this Section. 3.
Page 351: Summer Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 Rear Temperature Control Headliner Mode To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each of rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to lower these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the temperature, and clockwise to increase the tempera- the flow of air.
Page 352: Outside Air Intake
350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect fresh air with the blower setting on high. This will ensure against engine overheating. A solution of 50% ethylene adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility glycol antifreeze coolant and 50% water is recommended. of compressor damage when the system is started again.
Page 353: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 Operating Tips A/C Air Filter— If Equipped On vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Con- trol (ATC), the climate control system filters out dust and pollen from the air. Refer to “Air Conditioning” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for filter replacement instructions.
Page 355: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....357 Automatic Transmission ....363 ▫...
Page 356 354 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving Through Water ....372 Tire Safety Information ....385 ▫...
Page 357 STARTING AND OPERATING 355 ▫ Full Size Spare – If Equipped ... . 400 Fuel Requirements ..... 417 ▫...
Page 358 356 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ... 427 Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles ..424 Vehicle Loading .
Page 359: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 STARTING PROCEDURES CAUTION! Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat ing precautions are not observed: belts.
Page 360: Keyless Enter-N-Go - If Equipped
358 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated Installing And Removing The ENGINE Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START START/STOP Button position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The Installing The Button starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage automatically when the engine is running.
Page 361: Normal Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 NOTE: The ENGINE START/STOP button should only To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE be removed or inserted with the ignition in the LOCK START/STOP Button position (OFF position for Keyless Enter-N-Go). 1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then press and release Normal Starting the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Page 362: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or 29°C)
360 STARTING AND OPERATING • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN (engine not running) position and the transmission is in to change the ignition switch to the RUN position PARK, the system will automatically time out after (EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE RUN”), 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the...
Page 363: If Engine Fails To Start
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 If Engine Fails To Start Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) WARNING! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather proce- • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into dures, it may be flooded.
Page 364: After Starting
362 STARTING AND OPERATING release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this the driver’s side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition that is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then...
Page 365: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! CAUTION! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, ing precautions are not observed: the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in •...
Page 366: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
364 STARTING AND OPERATING This system prevents the key fob from being removed Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode unless the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents moving The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehi- the shift lever out of PARK, unless the key fob is in the cle’s overall fuel economy during normal driving condi- ACC/ON position, and the brake pedal is pressed.
Page 367: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 • The engine idle speed will be lower. When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will be able to change the follow- • The overall driving performance will be more ing: conservative.
Page 368: Gear Ranges
366 STARTING AND OPERATING The electronically-controlled transmission provides a The transmission shift lever has only PARK, REVERSE, precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift positions. Manual down- self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new shifts can be made using the Electronic Range Select vehicle may be somewhat abrupt.
Page 369 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in the WARNING! (Continued) PARK position first, and then apply the parking brake. • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking those in and near the vehicle.
Page 370 368 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you must unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a turn the ignition switch from LOCK to ON so the number of reasons.
Page 371 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation WARNING! The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the you to move the shift lever to the left (-) or right (+) when ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 372 370 STARTING AND OPERATING gear. The transmission remains in third gear despite the WARNING! forward gear selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to operate. This Reset feature allows the Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service slippery surface.
Page 373: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer Traction service is required. When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a layer of water to build up between the tire and road DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES surface.
Page 374: Flowing/Rising Water
372 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING THROUGH WATER Shallow Standing Water Driving through water more than a few inches/ Although your vehicle is capable of driving through centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure shallow standing water, consider the following Caution safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 376: Power Steering
374 STARTING AND OPERATING • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer- POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time. vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering in tight spaces.
Page 377: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are with the engine off to prevent injury from moving apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 378 376 STARTING AND OPERATING The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the When the parking brake is applied with the ignition lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully.
Page 379: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking WARNING! (Continued) brake should always be applied whenever the driver is • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- not in the vehicle. ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or injury.
Page 380 378 STARTING AND OPERATING computer to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent WARNING! wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery • The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisti- surfaces. cated electronic equipment that may be suscep- ABS is activated during braking under certain road or tible to interference caused by improperly in- stopping conditions.
Page 381: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON WARNING! (Continued) position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. • The Anti-Lock Brake System cannot prevent colli- If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” remains on or sions, including those resulting from excessive comes on while driving, it indicates that the anti-lock speed in turns, following another vehicle too...
Page 382: Electronic Brake Control System
380 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not function- functions similarly to a limited-slip differential, and ing. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel Consult with your authorized dealer service center as on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the soon as possible.
Page 383: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 brakes. This can help reduce braking distances. The BAS WARNING! complements the ABS. Applying the brakes very quickly • The TCS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the benefit of the system, you must apply continuous braking pressure ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase during the stopping sequence.
Page 384: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
382 STARTING AND OPERATING the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appro- WARNING! (Continued) priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or • The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must understeer condition. never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous •...
Page 385 STARTING AND OPERATING 383 ESC Partial Off WARNING! (Continued) This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESC • The capabilities of an ESC-equipped vehicle must Off” switch. never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous When in the “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESC, manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety except for the “limited slip”...
Page 386 384 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator • To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the Off”...
Page 387: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” Tire Markings and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momen- tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
Page 388 386 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” ing the size designation.
Page 389 STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 390 388 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 391: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 392: Tire Terminology And Definitions
390 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold Tire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 393: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location...
Page 394 392 STARTING AND OPERATING axles must not be exceeded. For further information on This placard tells you important information about GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to the: “Vehicle Loading” in this section. 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of...
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations cargo and luggage load capacity.
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 397: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 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 398: Tire Inflation Pressures
396 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 399: Tire Pressures For High-Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 397 Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the “cold tire inflation pressure.” Cold tire inflation pressure outside temperature is 32°F (0°C), then the cold tire is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this...
Page 400: Radial-Ply Tires
398 STARTING AND OPERATING Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in WARNING! the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs. High-speed driving, with your vehicle at or above maximum load, is dangerous. The added strain on Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And your tires could cause them to fail.
Page 401: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 399 with one of the following types of non-matching tempo- Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T” rary use spares; compact, full size, or limited-use. Do not or “S” preceding the size designation. Example: T145/ install more than one non-matching temporary use spare 80D18 103M.
Page 402: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
400 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 403: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In WARNING! Emergencies” for further information. Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- WARNING! stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the •...
Page 404: Tread Wear Indicators
402 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 405: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously with oil, grease and gasoline.
Page 406: Tire Chains
404 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 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Install chains on the front wheels as tightly as To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the possible and then retighten after driving about following precautions: 0.5 mile (0.8 km). •...
Page 408: Snow Tires
406 STARTING AND OPERATING SNOW TIRES poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be during the winter. All season tires can be identified by the checked before using these tire types.
Page 409: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure does not apply to some directional tires that must not be based on the cold inflation tire pressure requirements reversed.
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if For example, your vehicle may have a recommended the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning cold (parked for more than three hours) tire pressure of threshold for any reason, including low temperature 35 psi (241 kPa).
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have been established for the tire size equipped on your •...
Page 412: Base System
410 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Tire Pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in Warnings the tire. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster, a Base System TIRE LOW PRESSURE message will display The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim...
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash Vehicles With Compact Spare on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a 1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound TPMS sensor.
Page 414: Premium System - If Equipped
412 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and The Premium TPMS consists of the following compo- reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare nents: tire, the TPMS will automatically update, and the “Tire •...
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible, and inflate the low tire(s) that is flashing on the graphic display to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure value.
Page 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING SERVICE TPM SYSTEM Message The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound a chime. The EVIC will display a “SERVICE TPM SYS- TEM”...
Page 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, The EVIC will also display a “SERVICE 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 possibly related to an incorrect sensor location fault Light”...
Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE LOW PRESSURE message will be displayed, a the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the chime will sound, and the EVIC will still display a “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off flashing pressure 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 419: Fuel Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 417 The tire pressure sensors are regulated under one of the required. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such following licenses: as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi- ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before considering service for the vehicle.
Page 420: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
418 STARTING AND OPERATING The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- Problems that result from using gasoline containing line. Properly blended reformulated gasoline will pro- Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% Ethanol vide excellent performance and durability of engine and are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may fuel system components.
Page 421: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 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 422: Fuel System Cautions
420 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentra- performance: tions of methanol.
Page 423: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 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 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING the other sections of this manual for information on CAUTION! features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline-only powered vehicles. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge...
Page 425: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 Ethanol Fuel (E-85) When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and • you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less 15% unleaded gasoline. than 1/4 full •...
Page 426: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
32°F (0°C). in MOPAR engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting Cruising Range Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer re- Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter quires engine oils that are API Certified and meet the than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel requirements of Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 427: Replacement Parts
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- left side of the vehicle.
Page 428 426 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened WARNING! while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door.
Page 429: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 • If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL may VEHICLE LOADING come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- the vehicle is refueled. istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar.
Page 430 428 STARTING AND OPERATING • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) WARNING! • Type of Vehicle Because the front wheels drive and steer the vehicle, • Month, Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR.
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 Curb Weight Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight separately. It is important that you distribute the load of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full evenly over the front and rear axles.
Page 432: Trailer Towing
430 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions CAUTION! The following trailer towing-related definitions will as- sist you in understanding the following information: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Trailer Tongue Weight (TW) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle The TW is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball and trailer when weighed in combination. by the trailer.
Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING hitch is the most popular on the market today and they WARNING! are commonly used to tow small- and medium-sized • An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch trailers. system may reduce handling, stability, braking Weight-Distributing Hitch performance, and could result in a collision. A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- •...
Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 Without Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct)
Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow, and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. TRAILER HITCH CLASSIFICATIONS Class Max.
Page 437 STARTING AND OPERATING 435 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. GCWR (Gross Com- Max. GTW (Gross Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. Tongue Wt. bined Wt. Rating) Trailer Wt.) Up to 2 persons &...
Page 438 436 STARTING AND OPERATING GCWR (Gross Com- Max. GTW (Gross Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. Tongue Wt. bined Wt. Rating) Trailer Wt.) Up to 2 persons & 8,750 lbs (3 969 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) Luggage 3,600 lbs 360 lbs (163 kg) (1 633 kg)* 3 to 5 persons &...
Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 437 Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 440 438 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph options, must be considered as part of the total load on (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
Page 441 STARTING AND OPERATING 439 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a and will not shift during travel. When trailering grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts the tow vehicle.
Page 442 440 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Tires replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact GVWR and GAWR limits. spare tire. Towing Requirements –...
Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) distance. When towing you should allow for addi- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle should be of adequate capacity.
Page 444 442 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following four-pin connector and seven-pin connector illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 —...
Page 445: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 Towing Tips NOTE: • Check the automatic transmission fluid level before Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy towing. traffic. • The transmission is sealed and requires an authorized Automatic Transmission dealer to check the transmission fluid.
Page 446: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
444 STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System RECREATIONAL TOWING To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) heating, take the following actions: CAUTION! • City Driving When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans- Towing this vehicle behind another vehicle (flat- mission into NEUTRAL but do not increase engine idle towing with all four wheels on the ground) is not speed.
Page 447: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Wheel Nuts ......461 Hazard Warning Flashers ....446 ▫...
Page 448: Hazard Warning Flashers
446 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the lower center area of the instrument panel. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 449: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 447 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the over and stop the vehicle.
Page 450: Jack Location
448 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 451: Spare Tire Removal
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 449 Spare Tire Removal The tool pouch contains three pieces and can be as- The spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located sembled into a spare tire hook; to remove the compact under the center of the vehicle between the front doors by spare tire/cover assembly from under the vehicle, or a means of a cable winch mechanism.
Page 452 450 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Super Console 1. Pull the lower drawer out from the rear of the floor For vehicles equipped with the Super Console, the spare console. tire winch assembly drive nut is located beneath the console. Lower Drawer 2.
Page 453 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 451 3. Remove the liner from the console’s storage compart- Premium/Base/Cargo Center Console ment to access the spare tire winch drive nut. Pull the Winch Cover assembly plug (if equipped) to access the winch drive nut. Drive Nut Access Winch Cover Assembly Plug (If Equipped)
Page 454: Spare Tire Tools
452 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Tools The spare tire pouch contains three pieces and can be assembled into a Winch T-handle or Spare Tire Hook. Assembling The Spare Tire Hook A — Spare Tire Hook/T-handle B — Extension 1 C —...
Page 455: Spare Tire Removal Instructions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 453 Spare Tire Removal Instructions 1. Assemble the spare tire tools into a T-handle and place The spare tire is located under the vehicle beneath the the square end over the spare tire winch drive nut. center console area.
Page 456 454 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES mechanism stops turning freely. This will allow enough 4. Stand the tire/cover assembly upright and remove the slack in the cable to allow you to pull the spare tire out wheel spacer by squeezing the winch retaining tabs from under the vehicle.
Page 457: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 455 Preparations For Jacking 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or position. For example, if changing the slippery areas.
Page 458 456 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely the edge of the roadway as possible before raising careful of motor traffic.
Page 459 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 457 CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. NOTE: Refer to the “Compact Spare Tire” section of “Tires – General Information” for information about the spare tire, its use, and operation.
Page 460 458 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Rear jack locations are between a pair of down-facing tabs on the sill flange of the vehicle side body. Jack Locations NOTE: In some situations the jack may need to be placed on its side in order to be pushed under the vehicle. Rear Jacking Location Return the jack to its correct orientation once it is under Front jack location is on the sill flange of the vehicle body...
Page 461 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 459 WARNING! WARNING! Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and could be crushed.
Page 462 460 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: WARNING! • Do not install the wheel cover on the compact spare. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or • Do not use a hammer or force to install the wheel hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- covers.
Page 463: Wheel Nuts
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 461 12. Stow the jack, jack handle and winch handle tools Securing The Spare Tire back in the stowage compartment. 1. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form a 13. Check the compact spare tire pressure as soon as T-handle and fit the winch T-handle over the drive nut.
Page 464 462 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the The compact spare tire/cover assembly must be used winch T-handle only. Use of an air wrench or other when the compact spare tire is stored. Failure to use power tools is not recommended and can damage the this cover could drastically reduce the life of the winch.
Page 465: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 463 4. Using the winch T-handle, rotate the drive nut to the another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster right until the compact spare tire/cover assembly is pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle.
Page 466: Preparations For Jump-Start
464 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jump-Start WARNING! The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- the engine compartment. ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on.
Page 467: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 465 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
Page 468 466 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper WARNING! cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable discharged battery.
Page 469: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 467 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when starting If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to can often be moved by a rocking motion.
Page 470: Shift Lever Override
468 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Remove the shift lever override access cover located WARNING! near the top right of the shift lever in the instrument panel. Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires.
Page 471: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 469 5. Using a small screwdriver or similar small, push and 7. The vehicle may then be started in the NEUTRAL hold the override release lever forward. position. 6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. 8.
Page 472 470 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. If flatbed position, not the ACC position.
Page 473: Without The Ignition Key
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 471 the ground) is not allowed, as transmission damage will CAUTION! occur. If rear towing is the only alternative, the front wheels must be placed on a towing dolly. Proper towing Towing faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Page 475: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... 482 Engine Compartment — 3.6L ... . . 475 ▫...
Page 476 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Automatic Transmission ....499 ▫ Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp ... 516 ▫...
Page 477: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Air Filter 6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Battery 9 —...
Page 478: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
Page 479: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in ”Un- For states that require an Inspection and Mainte- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction tion. Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is heard. Indicator Light (MIL)”...
Page 480: Replacement Parts
478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your this test over. authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, 3.
Page 481: Dealer Service
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s WARNING! warranty. You can be badly injured working on or around a DEALER SERVICE motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
Page 482: Engine Oil
Immediately have potential malfunctions fully warmed engine is shut OFF or before starting the examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC engine after it has sat overnight. dealership or qualified repair center.
Page 483 Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature...
Page 484: Engine Oil Filter
482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for performance may be impaired by supplemental your vehicle. additives.
Page 485: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 quality filters should be used to assure most efficient Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection service. MOPAR engine oil filters are a high quality oil The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies filter and are recommended. considerably.
Page 486 484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the CAUTION! exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- cation or oil change. Replace as required. leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the WARNING! effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con- trol device and may seriously reduce engine per-...
Page 487: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 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 488 486 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 489: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 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 system tioning system.
Page 490 488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- operating or personal injury may result.
Page 491: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 CAUTION! The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure to properly install the filter will result in the need to replace it more often. 7. Rotate the glove compartment door back into position. Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,...
Page 492: Windshield Wiper Blades
490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE hood latching components to ensure proper function. Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from When performing other underhood services, the hood the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Page 493: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 Cooling System WARNING! WARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- must be exercised when filling or working around connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition the washer solution.
Page 494 492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a etc.
Page 495 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 Adding Coolant CAUTION! Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance specified Hybrid Organic Additive Technology intervals. This engine coolant (antifreeze) can be used up (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in to five years or 104,000 miles (169 000 km) before engine damage and may decrease corrosion pro-...
Page 496 494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant Cooling System Pressure Cap and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to The cap must be fully tightened to prevent the loss of exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34°F ( 37°C) are engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine anticipated.
Page 497 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 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 the engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
Page 498 496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to engine coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, contents maintain the proper level, it should be added to the of the coolant recovery bottle must also be protected coolant bottle. Do not overfill. against freezing.
Page 499: Brakes
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may when performing underhood services, or immediately if result in unsatisfactory coolant performance, poor gas the “Brake System Warning Light”...
Page 500 498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- WARNING! (Continued) fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main- • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or taining Your Vehicle” for further information. moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container.
Page 501: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 Selection Of Lubricant WARNING! (Continued) It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could mance.
Page 502 500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter nents.
Page 503: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion The most common causes are: • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- • Stone and gravel impact graphic locations and usage.
Page 504 502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR Special Care Cleaner Wax or equivalent to remove road film, stains • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once scratch the paint.
Page 505 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider CAUTION! mud or stone shields behind each wheel. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, • Use MOPAR Touch Up Paint or equivalent on or metal polishes.
Page 506 504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or Cleaning Interior Trim equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR Total Clean or equiva- remove soap residue.
Page 507 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi- reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To tioner is not required to maintain the original condition. remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- lowed by rinsing.
Page 508: Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders
506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses Replace the seat belts if they appear frayed or worn, or if The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are the buckles do not work properly. molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
Page 509: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 Installation Place the liner into the cupholder drawer and press the liner into place so that the retention tabs seat into the corresponding openings in the drawer. FUSES Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery.
Page 510 508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Mini- CAUTION! Cavity Description Fuse Fuse • When installing the Totally Integrated Power 40 Amp — Power Folding Seat Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is Green properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to 30 Amp —...
Page 511 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 40 Amp — Power Memory Seat – 30 Amp — Front Blower Green If Equipped Pink 40 Amp — Partial Zero Emis- 40 Amp —...
Page 512 510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Rear Center Brake — 20 Amp Rear Heated Seat – If Blue Lamp/Brake Switch Yellow Equipped — — — — 15 Amp Ignition Off Draw —...
Page 513 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Ignition Off Draw— — 10 Amp Airbag Module/ Yellow Instrument Cluster, Occupant Classifica- SIREN, Clock Mod- tion Module ule, Multi-Function — 15 Amp Left Tail/License/ Control Switch/ITM...
Page 514 512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Right Horn (HI/ — 10 Amp Powertrain Control LOW) Module, Transmission Feed, Transmission — 10 Amp Left Horn (HI/LOW) Control Module —...
Page 515 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Park Assist, Heater — 10 Amp Antilock Brakes, Sta- Climate Control Sys- bility Control System, tem Module, Head- Stop Lamp Switch, lamp Wash, Compass, Fuel Pump Rly Hi IR Sensor, Rear Cam-...
Page 516: Vehicle Storage
514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb Number 21 days, you may want to take steps to protect your Center & Rear Dome Lamp ....578 battery.
Page 517: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 headlamp switch off and the key removed. Because of LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb Headlamp – (Low and High Beam Halogen) ..H11 yourself.
Page 518: Quad Headlamps
516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Quad Headlamps Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp 1. Raise the hood to access the high or low beam bulbs at 1. Raise the hood to access the rear of the headlamp the rear of the headlamp housing. housing.
Page 519: Fog Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 3. Push the new bulb into the socket and reinstall the CAUTION! socket by twisting until locked into the headlamp housing. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the Fog Lamp bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the NOTE: Access to the fog lamp bulb is from the rear of...
Page 520: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove the tail lamp assembly by removing the two NOTE: • If a screwdriver is used, make sure a soft material is screws from the inboard side. Use a fiber stick or similar tool to gently pry the light on the outboard side to placed between the vehicle body and tool so not to disengage the two ball studs.
Page 521: License Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 License Lamp 2. Twist and remove the socket from the lamp assembly The license plate lamp is located under the tailgate light and pull the bulb out to remove. bar and above the license plate. 3. Push the bulb into the socket, twist the socket into the 1.
Page 522: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
(Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Engine Oil Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler cap for cor- rect SAE grade. Engine Oil Filter MOPAR Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Page 523: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed Automatic Transmission ATF+4 product. MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3 Brake Master Cylinder brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Page 525 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....524 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..526...
Page 526 524 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this equipped vehicles, Oil Change Required will be dis- manual must be done at the times or mileages specified played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Page 527 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 525 • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals At Each Stop For Fuel exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, which- • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a ever comes first. fully warmed engine is shut OFF.
Page 528 526 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once A Month At Each Oil Change • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Change the engine oil filter. damage. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals •...
Page 529 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 527 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 530: Service Schedule
528 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 531 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 529 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 532 530 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 533 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 531 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 534 532 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 535 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 533 104,000 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 536 534 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 537 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 535 136,000 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 538 536 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 152,000 miles (247 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 539 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 537 † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
Page 541: If You Need Consumer Assistance
Reporting Safety Defects ....544 ▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center ..542 ▫ In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
Page 542 540 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 547 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......547 ▫...
Page 543: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 541 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 544: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
542 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 545: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 543 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 546: 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 547: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 545 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
Page 548 Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the...
Page 549 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 547 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 550 548 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 551 INDEX...
Page 552 550 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..493 Airbag Maintenance ..... . . 88 Adding Fuel .
Page 553 INDEX 551 Automatic Transaxle ..... . 363 Brake Assist System ..... . 381 Selection Of Lubricant .
Page 554 552 INDEX Power Steering ..... . 375 Child Safety Locks ......51 Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .
Page 555 INDEX 553 Conserving Fuel ......280 Customer Assistance ..... 541 Console .
Page 556 554 INDEX Door Locks, Automatic ....36 Emergency, In Case of Door Opener, Garage ..... 202 Hazard Warning Flasher .
Page 557 INDEX 555 Oil ......480,519,520 Exterior Lights ......109 Oil Change Interval .
Page 558 556 INDEX Replacement Parts ....425 Clean Air ......417 Starting .
Page 559 INDEX 557 Fuses ....... . 507 Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ... . . 130 Hazard Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) .
Page 560 558 INDEX Hitches Interior Appearance Care ....504 Trailer Towing ..... . . 434 Interior Lights .
Page 561 INDEX 559 LATCH Center Mounted Stop ....518 (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ..95 Daytime Running ....172 Latches .
Page 562 560 INDEX Park ......171,516 Loading Vehicle ....228,427,429 Passing .
Page 563 INDEX 561 Memory Seat ......120,162 Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) ..195 Methanol .
Page 564 562 INDEX Viscosity ......481,519 Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..391 Onboard Diagnostic System .
Page 565 INDEX 563 Radial Ply Tires ......398 Removable Floor Console ....233 Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .
Page 566 564 INDEX Satellite Radio Antenna ....314 Power ......132 Schedule, Maintenance .
Page 567 INDEX 565 Sliding Door ......46 Wheel, Tilt ......180 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On .
Page 568 566 INDEX Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ..264,447 Load Capacity ....391,392 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ....95 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .
Page 569 INDEX 567 Traction Control ......380 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 202 Traction Control Switch ....380 Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .
Page 570 568 INDEX Vehicle Certification Label ....427 Water Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ... . 6 Driving Through .
Page 571 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.
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