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Page 2: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 4: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ....8 ROLLOVER WARNING .
Page 5: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision sion, and transfer case shifting.
Page 6: Rollover Warning
INTRODUCTION 5 This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- ROLLOVER WARNING tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than customer-oriented documents.
Page 7: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire.
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Page 9: Warnings And Cautions
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VIN. This number also appears on the Automobile Infor- mation Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- vehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of your erating procedures that could result in a collision or vehicle identification number and optional equipment.
Page 10: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 12: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Arm The System .....21 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .14 ▫...
Page 13 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ General Information ....27 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ....50 ▫...
Page 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...69 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .112 ▫ Seat Belt Extender .....69 SAFETY TIPS .
Page 15: A Word About Your Keys
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ON/RUN.
Page 16: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Key Fob The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
Page 17: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the chime, the ignition or accessory on message will display in the cluster. NOTE: With the Uconnect® system, the power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position.
Page 18: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or remove the Key Fob from vehicle, cycle the ignition others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 19: Replacement Keys
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE After cycling the ignition to the ON/RUN position, the CAUTION! Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it The Sentry Key®...
Page 20: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer Sys- CAUTION! tem serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an • Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and authorized dealer. lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- Customer Key Programming tended.
Page 21: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The Panic and Security alarms are quite differ- ent. Please take a moment to activate the Panic and the This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors, Security modes to hear the differences in the horn.
Page 22: To Arm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 To Arm The System same exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm: further information). 1. Remove the key from the ignition system (refer to •...
Page 23: Tamper Alert
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle • The driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button and open a door, the alarm will sound.
Page 24: Illuminated Entry - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the (extreme bottom position).
Page 25: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” under “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
Page 26: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Headlight Illumination On Approach Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. are locked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 27: Programming Additional Transmitters
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: • The interior lights will turn off if you cycle the ignition • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Batteries could contain dangerous materials. Please Panic Alarm is activated.
Page 28: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade 3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a of the RKE transmitter apart.
Page 29: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • This device must accept any interference received, REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED including interference that may cause undesired op- eration. This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved niently from outside the vehicle while still by the party responsible for compliance could void the...
Page 30: How To Use Remote Start
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • Fuel meets minimum requirement How To Use Remote Start • System not disabled from previous remote start event All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: •...
Page 31 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle To Enter Remote Start Mode Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped The following messages will display in the EVIC if the Press and release the REMOTE START button vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- turely:...
Page 32 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 33: Door Locks
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped DOOR LOCKS When remote start is activated, the heated steering The power door locks can be manually locked from wheel, and driver heated seat features will automatically inside the vehicle by using the door lock knob.
Page 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. Unsu- pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause se- vere personal injuries or death. •...
Page 35: Power Door Locks
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks If you press the door lock switch while the Key Fob is in the vehicle and the driver’s door is open, the doors will The power door lock switch is located on each front door not lock.
Page 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Child-Protection Door Lock Location Child-Protection Door Lock Function WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
Page 37: Keyless Enter-N-Go
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and no door NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually goes ajar within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll and if equipped will arm the theft alarm.
Page 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To Unlock From The Passenger Side: With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati- cally.
Page 39 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and electronic liftgate handle.
Page 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 To Lock The Liftgate With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the passive entry lock button located to the right of electronic liftgate handle. NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”...
Page 41 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The key must be within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the handle Do NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door being used to lock the vehicle. handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). Press The Door Handle Button To Lock Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking...
Page 42: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 NOTE: WINDOWS • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you Power Windows must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock The power window controls are located on the driver’s the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
Page 43 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power windows. Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 To open the window part way, press to the first detent Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — and release it when you want the window to stop. Driver And Front Passenger Door Only Lift the window switch fully upward to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically.
Page 45 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the window runs into any obstacle during Auto Up it will reverse direction and then go back down. Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window. Any impact due to rough road condi- tions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during Auto Up.
Page 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Resetting The Auto Up Feature Window Lockout Button Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window The Window Lockout button on the driver’s door allows probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto Up: you to disable the window controls on the rear doors.
Page 47: Wind Buffeting
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in EVIC, all doors will unlock when you push the button on Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of the liftgate.
Page 48: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 WARNING! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas- sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. Power Liftgate —...
Page 49 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power liftgate may also be opened or closed by NOTE: pressing the LIFTGATE button located on the front • In the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an overhead console, or closed by pressing the LIFTGATE emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open button located on left rear trim panel, near the liftgate the liftgate.
Page 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • The power liftgate must be in the full open position for NOTE: rear liftgate close button on the left rear trim, near the • The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the liftgate opening to operate.
Page 51: Occupant Restraints
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS WARNING! Some of the most important safety features in your • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous vehicle are the restraint systems: exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your •...
Page 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 • 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 53 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child WARNING! seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
Page 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 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 55: Lap/Shoulder Belts
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! (Continued) can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- from the vehicle.
Page 56: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in belts are designed to go around the large bones of these areas are more likely to be seriously injured your body.
Page 57 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Latch Plate Latch Plate To Buckle 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the not protect you properly.
Page 59 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up comfortable and not resting on your neck.
Page 60: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ tion.
Page 61: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be you will prefer a higher position.
Page 62: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage: The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably which are used to secure a child restraint system.
Page 63: Energy Management Feature
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE position that has a belt with this feature. Children 12 WARNING! years old and under should always be properly re- • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if strained in the rear seat. the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode (ALR) feature or any other seat belt function is not...
Page 64: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Seat Belt Pretensioners Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) The seat belts for both front seating positions are These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
Page 65 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
Page 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR) CAUTION! If the Active Head Restraints are triggered in a collision, All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- you must reset the head restraint on the driver’s and ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head front passenger seat.
Page 67 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Hand Positioning Points On AHR 1 — Downward Movement 2. Position the hands on the top of the deployed AHR at 2 — Rearward Movement a comfortable position. 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism.
Page 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 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 Active into the back decorative plastic half.
Page 69: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (BeltAlert®) (8 km/h), BeltAlert® will provide both audio and visual notification. BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger The front passenger seat BeltAlert®...
Page 70: Seat Belt Lock Out
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Seat Belt Lock Out Seat Belt Extender The center rear seat belt system has a lock out feature that If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and will not allow you to extract the center webbing unless when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if the rear seat upper latch is engaged.
Page 71: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
Page 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for air bags are located above the side windows and their Advanced Air Bags.
Page 73: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front and Side Impact Sensors Air Bag System Components • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: and Seat Track Position Sensors •...
Page 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may • No objects should be placed over or near the air provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant bag on the instrument panel, because any such during a side impact.
Page 75 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only.
Page 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 NOTE: WARNING! • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right but they will open during air bag deployment. SABIC, do not stack luggage or other cargo up high •...
Page 77: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Always sit upright as possible with your back against the Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- appropriate sized child restraint, infant restraint or proved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, Supplemen- underrides, and angle offset collisions. On the other tal Driver Side Knee Air Bag, SABIC air bags, SAB air hand, depending on the type and location of impact, bags, and front seat belt pretensioners, as required, Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side depending on several factors, including the severity and...
Page 79 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is START or ON/RUN position.
Page 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units Inflator Units The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are de- Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and on signed to activate only in certain side collisions.
Page 81 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain Unit (SABIC) Inflator Units The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag unit is During collisions where the impact is confined to a located in the instrument panel trim beneath the steering particular area of the side of the vehicle, the ORC may column.
Page 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, event the ORC will determine whether to have the vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
Page 83 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If A Deployment Occurs They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately after deployment.
Page 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de- Maintaining Your Air Bag System ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you. WARNING! •...
Page 85 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag You will want to have the air bags ready to system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may inflate for your protection in a collision.
Page 86: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
Page 87: Child Restraints
86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a Child Restraints non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per- times, including babies and children.
Page 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has WARNING! a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. You should also make sure that you can install In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a it in the vehicle where you will use it.
Page 89 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Toddlers younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear...
Page 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until air bag.
Page 91 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of WARNING! their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should • Improper installation can lead to failure of an remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height infant or child restraint.
Page 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Children Too Large For Booster Seats 3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s shoulder between their neck and arm? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend 4.
Page 93 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – LATCH – Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only Restraint...
Page 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 95 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH-equipped child seats without using the vehicle’s LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In seat belts. Some seating positions may have a top tether This Vehicle anchorage but no lower anchorages. In these seating positions, the seat belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint.
Page 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Child Restraint LATCH Positions What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system weight + weight of the child until the combined weight of the restraint) for using the LATCH child and the child restraint is anchorage system to attach the 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 97 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can two child restraints be at- Never “share” a LATCH anchorage tached using a common lower with two or more child restraints. LATCH anchorage? If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchor- ages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the...
Page 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 99 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the anchorage.
Page 101 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Center Seat LATCH — Second Row 60/40 Vehicles With A Center Arm Rest Tether Do not install a child restraint in the center position using For rearward facing infant seats secured in the center seat the LATCH system.
Page 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether Attached 2. Pull down on the tether to unhook it from the plastic seat backing. 3. Raise the armrest and attach the tether hook to the strap located on the front of the arm rest.
Page 103 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint 4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- ing position.
Page 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt WARNING! When using the LATCH attaching system to install a Improper installation of a child restraint to the child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- used by other occupants or being used to secure child straint.
Page 105 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child be “switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the Restraints in this Vehicle webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing retract back into the retractor.
Page 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to with the seat belt to attach a for-...
Page 107 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Page 108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether 1.
Page 109 108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the lap portion around the child restraint while you push belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. the child restraint rearward and downward into the If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the vehicle seat.
Page 110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage.
Page 111 110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts.
Page 112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 6. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. WARNING! The top tether anchorages are not visible until the gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible cargo tie down hooks, located on the floor behind the seats, to attach a child restraint tether anchor.
Page 113: Engine Break-In Recommendations
112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS Anchorage — Center Seating Position A long break-in period is not required for the engine and For center seating position route the tether strap over the drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Page 114: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a SAFETY TIPS high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil Transporting Passengers changes should be consistent with anticipated climate NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
Page 115: Exhaust Gas
114 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and • If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate using a seat belt properly. open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high speed.
Page 116: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 115 Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the Vehicle vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is Seat Belts damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,...
Page 117 116 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your The light should come on and remain on for vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they ignition switch is first turned ON.
Page 118 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 117 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never place or install floor mats or other floor • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly driver footwell while the vehicle is moving.
Page 119: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
118 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 120: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...133 MIRRORS ......127 ▫...
Page 121 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ 60/40 Split Rear Seat ....160 SEATS ......144 ▫...
Page 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 ▫ Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ..172 ▫ Ambient Light......179 ▫...
Page 123 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation ..196 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED ....187 ▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)..197 HEATED STEERING WHEEL —...
Page 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 ▫ General Information ....215 PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ....232 ▫...
Page 125 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With ▫ Troubleshooting Tips ....256 Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN ....245 ▫...
Page 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 ▫ Ignition OFF Operation ....265 COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED ....261 ▫...
Page 127 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Rear Cargo Tie-Downs ....280 ▫ Rear Window Defroster ....283 REAR WINDOW FEATURES .
Page 128: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
Page 129: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
Page 130: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Assist Call 9-1-1 Call The rear view mirror contains an ASSIST push button Report an accident without taking your eyes off the road. which automatically connects the vehicle occupants to Just press 9-1-1 on your mirror and connect. one of several predefined locations for immediate sup- port: CAUTION!
Page 131: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped WARNING! If equipped with power folding mirrors, they can be Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side electrically folded rearward and unfolded into the drive convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than position.
Page 132: Power Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Power Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s side door trim panel. The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror, press the mirror select button for the mirror that you want to adjust.
Page 133: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped The drivers outside mirror will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you.
Page 134: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Heated Mirrors — If Equipped shifted out of REVERSE position. Each stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt Mirrors in Reverse position. These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature can be activated whenever you turn on the NOTE: The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not enabled rear window defroster (if equipped).
Page 135: Sun Visor "Slide-On-Rod" Feature - If Equipped
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi- tional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to block out the sun. 1. Fold down the sun visor. 2.
Page 136: Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- to let the driver know that the system is operational.
Page 137 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the de- tection zones. • 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.
Page 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. Warning Light Location The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary.
Page 139 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains in speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Overtaking/Approaching Overtaking/Passing The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
Page 141 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stationary Objects Opposing Traffic The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes.
Page 142: Rear Cross Path
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 143: Modes Of Operation
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Modes Of Operation With EVIC sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the system will not be able to alert the driver.
Page 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Blind Spot Alert NOTE: • Whenever an audible alert is requested by the BSM When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the BSM system, the radio is also muted. system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror based on a detected object.
Page 145: Seats
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The BSM system will store the current operating WARNING! (Continued) mode when the vehicle is shut off. Each time the vehicle • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your is started the previously stored mode will be recalled and vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat used...
Page 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached. Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 147: Passenger's Power Seat
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release CAUTION! the switch when the desired position is reached. Do not place any article under a power seat or WARNING! impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls.
Page 148: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support. Pushing upward or downward on The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull the switch will raise and lower the position of the upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat support.
Page 149: Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Adjustment the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have reached the desired Some models may be equipped with manual front driver position.
Page 150: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — WARNING! Recline Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, position and release the lever.
Page 151: Heated Seats - If Equipped
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.
Page 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Vehicles Equipped with Remote Start Press the “Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-key once to select HI-level heating. Press the soft-key a second time On models that are equipped with remote start, the to select LO-level heating. Press the soft-key a third time driver’s heated seat and heated steering wheel can be to shut the heating elements OFF.
Page 153 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will Press the “Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-key once to provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes select HI-level heating. Press the soft-key a second time of operation.
Page 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the normal HI-level. If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LO-level after a maximum of 60 minutes of continuous operation.
Page 155: Front Ventilated Seats With Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4An - If Equipped
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will turn Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of OFF automatically after approximately 45 minutes. heat in use.
Page 156: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start, the driver’s ventilated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System — If Equipped”...
Page 157 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half WARNING! of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in...
Page 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Push Button Active Head Restraint (Normal Position) For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint.
Page 159 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players.
Page 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! (Continued) upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are ward on the head restraint to lower it. struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo.
Page 161: 60/40 Split Rear Seat
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and WARNING! positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily. Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a 1.
Page 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 NOTE: • Do not fold the 60% rear seat down with the left outboard or rear center seat belt buckled. • Do not fold the 40% rear seat down with the right outboard seat belt buckled. 2.
Page 163: Reclining Rear Seat
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stabil- ity for child seats and/or passengers. An improp- erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
Page 164: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED The memory seat switch is located on the driver’s door trim panel. The switch consists of three buttons: This feature allows the driver to store up to two different •...
Page 165: Programming The Memory Feature
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming The Memory Feature Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go NOTE: To create a new memory profile, perform the 1. Insert the ignition key fob, and turn the ignition switch following: to the ON/RUN position. Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go 2.
Page 166: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 NOTE: NOTE: Before programming your RKE transmitters you must select the “Memory To FOB” feature through the • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in Uconnect® system screen. Refer to “Customer- Program- PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a mable Features —...
Page 167: Memory Position Recall
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Once the profile has been recalled, press and release Driver One Memory Position Recall the SET (S) button on the memory switch, then press • To recall the memory settings for driver one using the and release button (1) or (2) accordingly.
Page 168: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the rear stop. The seat will return to its previously set MEMORY buttons during a recall (S, 1, or 2). When a position when you place the ignition into the ACC or recall is cancelled, the driver’s seat, driver’s mirror and RUN position.
Page 169: To Open And Close The Hood
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy Entry/Exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through the Uconnect® system screen. Refer to “Customer- Pro- grammable Features —...
Page 170: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Page 171 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass lights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore differ- ent lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
Page 172: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped the wiper system is on. The programmable settings are available in the in the Uconnect® system screen. Refer to This system automatically turns the headlights on or off “Customer- Programmable Features —...
Page 173: Automatic High Beam - If Equipped
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic High Beam — If Equipped and other obstructions (sticker, toll box, etc.) on the windshield or camera lens will cause the system to The automatic high beam system provides increased function improperly. forward lighting at night by automating high beam control through the use of a digital camera mounted on To Activate...
Page 174: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 To Deactivate NOTE: If a turn signal is activated, the DRL lamp on the same side of the vehicle will turn off for the duration of 1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you (or rearward the turn signal activation.
Page 175: Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights - If Equipped
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlight Delay Headlights — If Equipped To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a This system automatically swivels the headlight beam headlight delay that will leave the headlights on for pattern horizontally to provide increased illumination in approximately 90 seconds.
Page 176: Parking Lights And Panel Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Parking Lights And Panel Lights To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. To turn off the parking lights, rotate the headlight switch back to the O (Off) position. Fog Lights —...
Page 177: Interior Lights
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights to its farthest position up until you hear a click. This feature is termed the “Parade” mode and is useful when Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front headlights are required during the day.
Page 178: Lights-On Reminder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Lights-On Reminder NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when Front Map/Reading Lights the driver’s door is opened.
Page 179: Courtesy Lights
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either Courtesy Lights side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top time visibility.
Page 180: Ambient Light
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Ambient Light Multifunction Lever The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- steering column. ity of the floor center console and PRNDL area.
Page 181: Turn Signals
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals Flash-To-Pass Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 182: Windshield Wiper Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper operation.
Page 183: Intermittent Wiper System
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the “park” position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off, and the blades cannot return to the “park” position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
Page 184: Mist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the cycles, then turn off.
Page 185: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the This feature senses moisture on the windshield and windshield.
Page 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 NOTE: The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the • The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the following conditions: wiper switch is in the low or high-speed position. •...
Page 187: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles equipped with Remote Starting system, Rain Sensing wipers are not operational when the vehicle is in the remote start mode. Once the operator is in the vehicle and has placed the ignition switch in the RUN position, rain sensing wiper operation can resume, if it has been selected, and no other inhibit conditions (mentioned previously) exist.
Page 188: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
Page 189: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps ter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel warm your hands in cold weather.
Page 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Controls Soft-Key Heated Steering Wheel Soft-Key NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate.
Page 191: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! (Continued) On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that steering wheel can be programmed to come on during a insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering remote start.
Page 192: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
Page 193: To Set A Desired Speed
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
Page 194: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Pressing the SET (+) button once will result in a 1 mph NOTE: Tap results of 1 mph or 1 km/h depends on (1 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of selection of US or METRIC units in the EVIC display the button results in an increase of 1 mph (1 km/h).
Page 195: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in WARNING! light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes a radar Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the sensor and a forward facing camera designed to detect a system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Cannot take street, traffic, and weather condi- • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience tions into account, and may be limited upon system. It is not a substitute for active driving adverse sight distance conditions.
Page 197: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode for cruising WARNING! (Continued) at a constant preset speed. For additional information, • When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode” when driving on roads that are winding, icy, snow- in this section.
Page 198: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 NOTE: Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifica- tions to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise Control. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) You can only activate ACC if the vehicle speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h).
Page 199: To Activate
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following conditions: • When in Four-Wheel Drive Low. • When you apply the brakes. • When the parking brake is set. • When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE- VERSE or NEUTRAL.
Page 200: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 WARNING! (Continued) You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the system off when you are not using it. To Set A Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the SET + button and release.
Page 201: To Cancel
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The vehicle parking brake is applied. When you remove your foot from the accelerator pedal ; the vehicle speed will go back to the set speed, or to the • The driver switches ESC to full-off mode. speed of the target vehicle whose speed is less than the set speed.
Page 202: To Resume
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 To Resume To Vary The Speed Setting If there is a set speed in memory press the RES (resume) While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by button and then remove your foot from the accelerator pressing the SET + button.
Page 203: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up If the SET - button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to decrease in 5 mph (10 km/h) increments hill and down hill. However, a slight speed change on until the button is released.
Page 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Distance Setting 4 Bars (Longest) Distance Setting 3 Bars (Long)
Page 205 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Distance Setting 2 Bars (Medium) Distance Setting 1 Bar (Short) To increase the distance setting, press the Distance Set- ting —Increase button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting increases by one bar (longer).
Page 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 • The vehicle ahead slows to a speed below 15 mph To decrease the distance setting, press the Distance Setting —Decrease button and release. Each time the (24 km/h) and the system automatically disengages button is pressed, the distance setting decreases by one itself.
Page 207: Overtake Aid
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtake Aid When driving with ACC engaged and following a target vehicle, the system will provide an additional accelera- tion to assist in passing vehicles in front. This additional acceleration is triggered when the driver utilizes the left turn signal.
Page 208: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu Press the SET + or the SET- button (located on the steering wheel) and the following will display in the EVIC: The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings. The EVIC is located in the center of the instrument cluster.
Page 209: Display Warnings And Maintenance
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Display Warnings And Maintenance highly reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with reflective tiles, or ice and snow). The ACC system will recover after the “Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” vehicle has left these areas. Under rare conditions, when Warning the radar is not tracking any vehicles or objects in its path The “ACC / FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor”...
Page 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor- When the condition that deactivated the system is no tant to note the following maintenance items: longer present, the system will return to the “Adaptive Cruise Control Off”...
Page 211 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE “Clean Front Windshield” Warning conditions, when the camera is not tracking any vehicles or objects in its path this warning may temporarily occur. The “ACC / FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front Windshield” warning will display and also a chime will If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should indicate when conditions temporarily limit system per- examine the windshield and the camera located on the...
Page 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Removing ACC Sensor For Off-Roading NOTE: Do not change the adjustment fasteners or pull the sensor off of the bracket. Doing so may misalign the NOTE: When off-roading, it may be advisable to remove sensor.
Page 213: Precautions While Driving With Acc
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service ACC/FCW Warning Offset Driving If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is FCW Unavailable Service Required”or “Cruise/FCW offset from your direct line of travel, or a vehicle merging Unavailable Service Required”, there may be an internal in from a side lane.
Page 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 Turns And Bends When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the system may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for stability reasons, with no target vehicle detected. Once the vehicle is out of the curve the system will resume your original Set Speed.
Page 215 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE distance to the lane-changing vehicle. Always be atten- tive and ready to apply the brakes if necessary. Lane Changing ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the Narrow Vehicles lane in which you are traveling.
Page 216: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 Stationary Objects And Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations Classification Specifications: where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and 47 C.F.R.
Page 217: Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode WARNING! In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, a Normal In the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control mode, (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control mode is available for cruis- the system will not react to vehicles ahead.
Page 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 To Vary The Speed Setting To decrease speed while the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control is set, push the SET (-) button. If the button is When the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control is set, continually held in the SET (-) position, the set speed will you can increase speed by pushing the SET (+) button.
Page 219: Forward Collision Warning (Fcw) With Mitigation - If Equipped
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Cancel To Turn Off The following conditions will cancel the Normal (Fixed The system will turn off and erase the set speed in Speed) Cruise Control without clearing the memory: memory if: •...
Page 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 frontal collision. The warnings and limited braking are intended to provide the driver with enough time to react, avoid or mitigate the potential collision. NOTE: FCW monitors the information from the forward looking sensors as well as the Electronic Brake Controller (EBC), to calculate the probability of a forward collision.
Page 221 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • The minimum speed for FCW activation is 5 mph Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to (10 km/h). avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW detect • The FCW alerts may be triggered on objects other than every type of potential collision.
Page 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 To turn the FCW system OFF, press the forward collision Changing FCW And Active Braking Status button once to turn the system OFF (led turns on). To change the FCW and Active Braking settings with Uconnect®...
Page 223 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To change the FCW and Active Braking settings with The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting and the Uconnect® 5.0 System Screen — if equipped. Active Braking is the “On” setting, this allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in NOTE: The settings can only be changed when the front of you when you are farther away and it applies...
Page 224: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 path of the car, stationary objects that are far away, Service FCW Warning oncoming traffic, or leading vehicles with the same or If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays: higher rate of speed. •...
Page 225: Parksense® Sensors
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® will retain the last system state (enabled or ParkSense® Warning Display disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be displayed if changed to the ON/RUN position. Sound and Display is selected from the Customer - Pro- grammable Features section of the Uconnect®...
Page 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from a single 1/2 second tone to slow, to fast, to continuous. Park Assist Ready The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in the left and/or right rear regions based on...
Page 227 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Slow Tone Fast Tone...
Page 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
Page 229 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 230: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® The ParkSense® switch LED will be ON when ParkSense® is disabled or requires service. The ParkSense® switch LED ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled with the will be OFF when the system is enabled. If the ParkSense® ParkSense®...
Page 231: Cleaning The Parksense® System
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REVERSE and the system has detected a faulted condi- Cleaning The ParkSense® System tion, the EVIC will display the PARKSENSE UNAVAIL- Clean the ParkSense® sensors with water, car wash soap ABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS or PARKSENSE UN- and a soft cloth.
Page 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE system misinterpreting a close obstacle as a sensor position and ParkSense® is turned OFF, the EVIC will problem, causing the “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE display “PARKSENSE OFF” message for as long as the SERVICE REQUIRED”...
Page 233: Parksense® Front And Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly recom- ParkSense® in order to be able to stop in time mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- when an obstacle is detected.
Page 234: Parksense® Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 up or moving forward, e.g. during a parking maneuver. ParkSense® Sensors Refer to ParkSense® System Usage Precautions for limi- The four ParkSense® sensors, located in the rear fascia/ tations of this system and recommendations. bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’...
Page 235: Parksense® Warning Display
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® Warning Display The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Customer - Programmable Features section of the Uconnect® Sys- tem. Refer to Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 vehicle moves closer to the object, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from a single 1/2 second tone to slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 237 236 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 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than 12 in (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) (30 cm) Front Distance Greater than 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in...
Page 239: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Park Assist Audible Alerts Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® ParkSense® will turn off the Front Park Assist audible ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled with the alert (chime) after approximately 3 seconds when an ParkSense®...
Page 240: Service The Parksense® Park Assist System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System arc alerts will interrupt the PARKSENSE UNAVAIL- ABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS , PARKSENSE UNAVAIL- During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense® System ABLE WIPE FRONT SENSORS , or PARKSENSE UN- has detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster AVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED messages if an object will actuate a single chime, once per ignition cycle, and it...
Page 241: Cleaning The Parksense® System
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you turn ParkSense® off, the instrument cluster If the PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE- QUIRED message appears in the EVIC, see an authorized will display “PARKSENSE OFF.” Furthermore, once dealer. you turn ParkSense® off, it remains off until you turn it on again, even if you cycle the ignition key.
Page 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 • Use the ParkSense® switch to turn the ParkSense® CAUTION! system off if obstacles such as bicycle carriers, trailer • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is unable to hitches, etc. are placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper.
Page 243 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly recom- • Drivers must be careful when backing up even mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully bly is disconnected from the vehicle when the behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure vehicle is not used for towing.
Page 244: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera EQUIPPED delay turned ON), The rear view image with dynamic grid lines will be displayed for up to 10 seconds after Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView®...
Page 245 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) Yellow 1 ft - 3 ft (30 cm - 1 m) Green 3 ft or greater (1 m or greater) WARNING! CAUTION! •...
Page 246: Turning Parkview® On Or Off - With
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With builds up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens. 1.
Page 247: Overhead Console
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE Front Map/Reading Lights The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of Opener (HomeLink®), power liftgate and power sunroof the console.
Page 248: Courtesy Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The Courtesy Lights lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is corner of the lens.
Page 249: Sunglasses Bin Door
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunglasses Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED At the front of the console a compartment is provided for HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ment access is a “push/push”...
Page 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 HomeLink® Buttons/Overhead Consoles HomeLink® Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner NOTE: HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.
Page 251: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view. 3.
Page 253 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), NOTE: If the garage door opener/device does not acti- locate the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. This can vate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is complete the training.
Page 254: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 Programming A Non-Rolling Code 5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button and observe the indicator light. For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- before 1995. ming is complete and the garage door/device should 1.
Page 255: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Program- It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling ming A Non-Rolling Code” Step 2 and follow all process to prevent possible overheating of the garage remaining steps.
Page 256: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 4. Watch for the HomeLink® indicator to change flash Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, up to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases.
Page 257: Security
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Security Troubleshooting Tips It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, in your vehicle. here are some of the most common solutions: •...
Page 258: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following while you are programming the universal trans- two conditions: ceiver.
Page 259: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and visors on the overhead console. do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle. Do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 260: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 Opening Sunroof — Express position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop second and the sunroof will open automatically from any the sunroof.
Page 261: Venting Sunroof - Express
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Venting Sunroof — Express open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with Press and release the Vent button within one half second the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows and the sunroof will open to the vent position.
Page 262: Commandview® Sunroof With Power Shade - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED The CommandView® sunroof switch is located to the left between the sun visors on the overhead console. The power shade switch is located to the right between the sun visors on the overhead console.
Page 263: Opening Sunroof - Express
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automati- do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle. Do cally from any position.
Page 264: Closing Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 Closing Sunroof — Express from any position. The shade will open and stop auto- matically at the half-open position. Press the shade Press the switch forward and release it within one-half switch rearward again and release it within one-half second and the sunroof will close automatically from any second and the shade will open automatically to the position.
Page 265: Closing Power Shade - Express
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing Power Shade — Express Pinch Protect Feature Press the switch forward and release it within one-half This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of second and the shade will close automatically from any the sunroof during Express Close operation.
Page 266: Sunroof Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Sunroof Maintenance ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) power the glass panel. outlets that can be used to power cellular phones, small electronics and other low powered electrical accessories.
Page 267 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 Center Console Outlet Rear Power Outlet The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo NOTE: The rear power outlet can be switched to “bat- area. tery” powered all the time by switching the power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse in the fuse panel.
Page 269 268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel Fuse Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 — F104 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Console Bin 2 — F90–F91 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel 3 —...
Page 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
Page 271: Power Inverter - If Equipped
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron- ics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
Page 272: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 The power inverter is designed with built-in overload CUPHOLDERS protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once located in the center console.
Page 273: Storage
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Cupholders Glove Compartment STORAGE To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove box door. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel.
Page 274: Door Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 Opened Glove Compartment Door Panel Storage Door Storage Console Features Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy The center console contains both an upper and a lower access. storage area.
Page 275 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Storage Compartment Storage Compartment Latches To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the the small latch located on the lid. lower storage compartment.
Page 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 Lower Storage Compartment Lower Storage Compartment CD/DVD Player-If Equipped Your vehicle may have an optional CD or DVD player located in the center console.
Page 277: Cargo Area Features
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac- tion, resulting in death or injury.
Page 278: Cargo Storage Bins
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a rear sub- woofer, the passenger side cargo area will not be avail- able. Three-Press Switch Cargo Storage Bins There are four removable storage bins located in the rear Rear Storage Bin cargo area.
Page 279 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Two additional storage bins are located under the load floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor and attach the tether hook (attached to the bottom of the load floor) to the liftgate opening. Lower Storage Bins Tether Strap...
Page 280: Retractable Cargo Area Cover - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area: 1.
Page 281: Rear Cargo Tie-Downs
280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment.
Page 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits • To help protect against personal injury, passengers described on the label attached to the left door or should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear left door center pillar.
Page 283: Rear Window Features
282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the mul- tifunction lever on the left side of the steering column. The rear wiper/washer is operated by rotating a switch, located at the middle of the lever.
Page 284: Rear Window Defroster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 release of the switch, the wipers will resume the continu- that “park” position. When the flipper glass is closed, the ous rear wiper operation. When this rotary control is in rear wiper will resume wiper/washer functionality after the OFF position, rotating it downward will activate the five seconds.
Page 285: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The the heating elements: load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be •...
Page 286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 • If the rear crossbar (or any metallic object) is placed To move the crossbars, loosen the attachments, located at the upper edge of each crossbar, approximately eight over the satellite radio antenna (if equipped), you may turns using the anti-theft wrench provided with the experience interruption of satellite radio reception.
Page 287 286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do Cargo must be securely tied before driving your not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the 150 lb (68 kg).
Page 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ EVIC Amber Telltales ....309 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..289 ▫...
Page 289 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Customer Programmable Features — CD/DVD/BLU-RAY DISC MAINTENANCE . . .365 Uconnect® Access 8.4 Settings ... .341 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .366 Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED ..363 CLIMATE CONTROLS .
Page 290: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Lower Switch Bank 11 — Hood Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch 12 — Fuel Door Release 3 — Radio 8 — Storage Bin (SD Card, AUX, USB Media Hub) 13 —...
Page 291: Instrument Cluster
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 292: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light 1. Tachometer This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and (RPM x 1000).
Page 293 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. High Beam Indicator 7. Turn Signal Indicator Indicates that headlights are on high beam. The arrows will flash with the exterior turn sig- nals when the turn signal lever is operated. A tone 5. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped will chime, and an EVIC message will appear if either This indicator will illuminate when the front fog turn signal is left on for more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Page 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 10. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) CAUTION! The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator an onboard diagnostic system called OBD II that Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine monitors engine and automatic transmission con- control system.
Page 295 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11. Electronic Park Brake Failure Indicator — CAUTION! If Equipped Driving with a hot engine cooling system could This light indicates the Electronic Parking damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads Brake system requires service. “H”...
Page 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 If the light remains on when the parking brake has been WARNING! disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the others could be badly burned by steam or boiling Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake...
Page 297 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the tions.
Page 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 15. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper should be checked monthly when cold and tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to inflated to the inflation pressure recommended...
Page 299 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the 16. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the Display/Odometer Display TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more The odometer display shows the total distance the ve- tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the hicle has been driven.
Page 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 When the appropriate conditions exist, this display 19. Vehicle Security Light shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) This light will flash rapidly for approximately messages. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Cen- 15 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is ter”...
Page 301 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ NOTE: Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo- Light” in the instrument cluster will come on mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN.
Page 302: Electronic Vehicle Information
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful (EVIC) information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- •...
Page 303 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Speed Warning • UP Arrow Button • Diagnostic Codes Press and release the UP arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu and sub- The system allows the driver to select information by menus (Main Gauge, MPH/km/h, Vehicle pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Info, Terrain, Driver Assist, Fuel Economy, Trip...
Page 304: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • RIGHT Arrow Button Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to The EVIC displays are located in the center portion of the access the information screens or sub-menu cluster and consists of eight sections: screens of a main menu item.
Page 305 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Air Suspension Status reviewed from the “Messages” main menu item. As long as there is a stored message, an “i” will be displayed in 8. 4WD Status the EVIC’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this 9.
Page 306: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 • Five Second Unstored Messages Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if message takes control of the main display area for five equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™.
Page 307: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Messages
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Service Antilock Brake System NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not • Service Electronic Throttle Control reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. • Service Power Steering Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) •...
Page 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Battery Voltage Low • Remote Start Aborted Door Open • Service Electronic Throttle Control • Remote Start Aborted Hood Open • Lights On • Remote Start Aborted Tailgate Open • Right Turn Signal Light Out •...
Page 309 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Autostick Unavailable Service Required • Off Road 1 Ride Height Achieved • Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req. • Off Road 2 Ride Height Achieved • Transmission Getting Hot Press Brake • Entry/Exit Ride Height Achieved •...
Page 310: Evic Amber Telltales
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 • Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the This telltale indicates that the transmission middle, and red telltales on the left. fluid temperature is running hot.
Page 311: Evic Red Telltales
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Service Adaptive Cruise Control EVIC Red Telltales This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These This light will turn on when a ACC is not telltales include: operating and needs service. For further infor- mation, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control •...
Page 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • Oil Temperature Warning Light • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is This light informs you of a problem with the high. If the light turns on while driving, stop Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
Page 313: Evic Green Telltales
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Temperature Warning Light • Electric Power Steering Malfunction – If Equipped This light warns of an overheated engine condi- This telltale is on when the Electric Power tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- Steering is not operating and needs service.
Page 314: Evic Selectable Menu Items
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 EVIC Selectable Menu Items Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow buttons until the desired Selectable Menu icon is highlighted in the Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow but- EVIC.
Page 315 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” “Tire Pressure” is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and under “Starting and Operating” for further information. release the RIGHT arrow button and one of the following Trip A will be displayed: If tire pressure is OK for all tires a vehicle ICON is...
Page 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 Trip B Fuel Economy Press and release the Left or Right arrow but- Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button ton until the Trip B icon is highlighted in the until the Fuel Economy icon is highlighted. EVIC (Toggle left or right to select Trip A or Trip B).
Page 317 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Audio Driver Assist Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Audio display icon is high- button until the Driver Assist display icon is lighted in the EVIC.
Page 318: Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Diagnostics — If Equipped Upper Left • None Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow • Compass button until the Diagnostics display icon is • Outside Temp (default setting) highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to display the diagnostic •...
Page 319: Uconnect® Settings
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Upper Right Restore To Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default Settings) • None • Cancel • Compass (default setting) • Okay • Outside Temp Uconnect® SETTINGS • Time The Uconnect® system uses a combination of soft and •...
Page 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Uconnect® 5.0 soft-keys and hard-keys 1 — Uconnect® Soft-Keys 2 — Uconnect® Hard-Keys Uconnect® 8.4 soft-keys and hard-keys 1 — Uconnect® Soft-Keys 2 — Uconnect® Hard-Keys...
Page 321: Hard-Keys
320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Hard-Keys Soft-Keys Hard-Keys are located below the Uconnect® system in Soft-Keys are accessible on the Uconnect® display. the center of the instrument panel. In addition, there is a Customer Programmable Features — Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right side of the Uconnect®...
Page 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 • Display Brightness With Headlights ON next to the setting, showing that setting has been se- lected. Once the setting is complete, either press the Back When in this display, you may select the overall screen Arrow soft-key or the Back hard-key to return to the brightness with the headlights on.
Page 323 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Language • Voice Response Length When in this display, you may select one of multiple When in this display, you may change the Voice Re- languages (English / Français / Español) for all display sponse Length settings.
Page 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 • Touchscreen Beep Clock After pressing the Clock soft-key the following settings When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the will be available: sound heard when a touch screen button (soft-key) is pressed.
Page 325 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Date the setting for more dynamic driving, select the Near setting. This warns you of a possible collision when you When in this display, you may set the date manually. are much closer to the vehicle in front of you. To change Touch the Set Date soft-key until a check-mark appears the FCW status, touch and release the Near or Far button.
Page 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 • Front ParkSense® Chime Volume to return to the previous menu. For further information, refer to “Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitiga- The Front ParkSense® Chime Volume settings can be tion” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle.” selected from the EVIC or Uconnect®...
Page 327 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) — If Equipped make your selection, touch the ParkSense® Rear Chime Volume soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to set- The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) sets the distance at ting, indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch which the steering wheel will provide feedback for the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
Page 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 your selection, touch the Lane Departure Warning soft- your selection, touch the Paddle Shifting soft-key, until a key until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the that the setting had been selected. Touch the back arrow setting had been selected.
Page 329 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is the setting had been selected. Touch the back arrow not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned.
Page 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • ParkView® Backup Camera Static Gridlines The image will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a caution note to “check entire sur- Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear roundings” across the top of the screen. After five sec- Back Up Camera Static Guidelines that allows you to see onds, this note will disappear.
Page 331 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To set the ParkView® Backup Camera Delay press the next to setting, indicating that the setting had been “Controls” soft-key, the “settings” soft-key, then the selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the “Safety &...
Page 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • Auto Park Brake (manual vehicles) • Interior Ambient Lights When this feature is selected, the vehicle will automati- When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of cally set the Park Brake at key off. To make your selection, the brightness of the interior ambient lighting.
Page 333 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Headlight Illumination On Approach • Auto High Beams “SmartBeam™” — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors will activate/deactivate automatically under certain con- are unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ditions.
Page 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • Flash Headlights With Lock opened. To make your selection, touch the Auto Unlock On Exit soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to When this feature is selected, the headlights will flash setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
Page 335 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks lock/unlock switch can be used to unlock all doors (or use RKE transmitter). When 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is selected, only the • Passive Entry driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button.
Page 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. After pressing the Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start soft-key the following settings will be available: NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set •...
Page 337 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Off Options Delay status touch the + or - soft-key to select your desired time interval. Touch the back arrow soft-key to After pressing the Engine Off Options soft-key the fol- return to the previous menu. lowing settings will be available: Compass Settings –...
Page 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 • Perform Compass Calibration NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Lap- Touch the Calibration soft-key to change this setting. This tops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to module is located, and it can cause interference with the manually reset the compass.
Page 339 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Equalizer • Surround Sound When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and This feature provides simulated surround sound mode. Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and – To make your selection, touch the Surround Sound setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale soft-key, select On or Off followed by pressing the arrow between the + and –...
Page 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Phone/Bluetooth® selection and a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark After pressing the Phone/Bluetooth® soft-key the fol- is removed showing the system has been deactivated. lowing settings will be available: •...
Page 341 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Transport Mode SiriusXM Setup After pressing the SIRIUS Setup soft-key the following When this feature is selected the air suspension system is settings will be available: disabled to assist with flat bed towing. Touch the box next to your selection and a check-mark appears next to •...
Page 342: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect® Access 8.4 Settings
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 Touch the Subscription Info soft-key to access the Sub- Clear Personal Data scription Information screen. After pressing the Clear Personal Data Settings soft-key the following settings will be available: Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on •...
Page 343 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Remote Start, Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings, Display Audio, Phone/Bluetooth and SiriusXM Setup. After pressing the Display soft-key the following settings will be available. NOTE: Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a time. •...
Page 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 • Display Brightness With Headlights OFF • Set Language When in this display, you may select the brightness with When in this display, you may select one of three the headlights off. Adjust the brightness with the + and – languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale functions and the navigation system (if equipped).
Page 345 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Voice Response Length • Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster — If Equipped When in this display, you may change the Voice Re- When this feature is selected, the turn-by-turn directions sponse Length settings. To change the Voice Response will appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a Length, touch the Brief or Detailed soft-key until a designated turn within a programmed route.
Page 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 • Time Format appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the When in this display, you may select the time format previous menu. display setting.
Page 347 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the setting for more dynamic driving, select the Near to return to the previous menu. For further information, setting. This warns you of a possible collision when you refer to “Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitiga- are much closer to the vehicle in front of you.
Page 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 • Front ParkSense® Chime Volume apply to the steering wheel to correct for vehicle lane departure can be set at Low, Medium or High. To make The Front ParkSense® Chime Volume settings can be your selection, touch the Lane Departure Warning soft- selected from the EVIC or Uconnect®...
Page 349 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tilt Mirrors In Reverse Volume soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to set- ting, indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch When this feature is selected, the exterior sideview the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the ParkSense®...
Page 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 • Blind Spot Alert NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is When this feature is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned.
Page 351 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ParkView® Backup Camera Static Gridlines until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch the back arrow Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear soft-key to return to the previous menu. Back Up Camera Static Guidelines that allows you to see •...
Page 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 • ParkView® Backup Camera Fixed Guidelines turned ON), the rear view image with dynamic grid lines will be displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear “REVERSE”...
Page 353 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Hill Start Assist — If Equipped • Auto Park Brake When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA) When this feature is selected, the vehicle will automati- system is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control cally set the Park Brake when the vehicle is shifted to System”...
Page 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 Lights your selection, touch the Headlights With Wipers soft- key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing After pressing the Lights soft-key the following settings that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow will be available.
Page 355 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto Unlock On Exit check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when return to the previous menu. the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the •...
Page 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 • Sound Horn With Remote Start NOTE: If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks, all doors will unlock no matter which Passive When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when Entry equipped door handle is grasped.
Page 357 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to After pressing the Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start return to the previous menu. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N- soft-key the following settings will be available.
Page 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 • Headlight Off Delay Seats soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle.
Page 359 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Perform Compass Calibration NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Touch the Calibration soft-key to change this setting. This Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to module is located, and it can cause interference with the manually reset the compass.
Page 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 • Equalizer • Surround Sound — If Equipped When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and This feature provides simulated surround sound mode. Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and – To make your selection, touch the Surround Sound setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale soft-key, select On or Off followed by pressing the arrow...
Page 361 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Loudness — If Equipped Air Suspension – If Equipped After pressing the Suspension soft-key the following The Radio automatically turns on when vehicle is in run settings will be available. or will recall whether it was on or off at last ignition off. To make your selection, touch the Loudness soft-key, •...
Page 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 • Tire Jack Mode • Wheel Alignment Mode When this feature is selected the air suspension system is Before performing a wheel alignment this mode must be disabled to assist with changing a spare tire. Touch the enabled.
Page 363 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Subscription Information NOTE: SiriusXM Travel Link is a separate subscription and is available for U.S. residents only. New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio Restore Settings with your radio.
Page 364: Uconnect® Radios - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 Clear Personal Data iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED After pressing the Clear Personal Data Settings soft-key Located inside the center console upper lid, this feature the following settings will be available: allows an iPod® or external USB device to be plugged into the USB port.
Page 365: Radio Operation
364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available (AM/FM/SXM/ CD/AUX/VES, etc.). The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a push-button in the center. The function of the left-hand control is different depending on which mode you are in.
Page 366: Cd Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 CD Player 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- ing the disc. Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once 4.
Page 367: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in The air conditioning and heating system is designed to your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from make you comfortable in all types of weather. This your radio.
Page 368: General Overview
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 General Overview Soft-Keys Hard-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. The hard-keys are located below the Uconnect® screen. Uconnect® 5.0 Automatic Temperature Controls — Soft-keys Automatic Climate Controls — Hard-keys...
Page 369 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys And Soft-keys) 1. MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
Page 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 4. AUTO Operation Button 6. Rear Defrost Button Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by Press and release this button to turn on the rear window adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). this function will cause the ATC to switch between An indicator will illuminate when the rear window manual mode and automatic modes.
Page 371 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 8. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button CAUTION! (Continued) Provides the passenger with independent temperature • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive control. Push the hard-key button for cooler temperature window cleaners on the interior surface of the settings or on the touch-screen, press and slide the window.
Page 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 10. Blower Control 11. Modes Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air forced through the climate system. There are seven comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, blower speeds available.
Page 373 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bi-Level Mode Defrost Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and Air comes from the windshield and side window floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed demist outlets. Use Defrost mode with maximum through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
Page 374: Climate Control Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 NOTE: In Sync mode, this button will also automatically 15. Temperature Control (5.0 Radio Only) adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same Press the temperature soft-key to regulate the tempera- time. ture of the air inside the passenger compartment. Moving 14.
Page 375 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can be adjusted to desired user settings. Pressing other settings • If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to the prior select Defrost mode and increase blower speed.
Page 376: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation feature not necessary to change the settings. You will experi- may be unavailable (soft button greyed out).
Page 377: Operating Tips
376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Operation Summer Operation The system allows for manual selection of blower speed, The engine cooling system must be protected with a air distribution mode, A/C status and recirculation con- high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corro- trol.
Page 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility Outside Air Intake of compressor damage when the system is started again. Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Window Fogging collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re-...
Page 379 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 380 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock....392 STARTING PROCEDURES ....385 ▫...
Page 381 380 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Shifting Procedures ....407 OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ....422 ▫...
Page 382 STARTING AND OPERATING 381 ▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY – IF EQUIPPED ....432 (Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only) .
Page 383 382 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ....466 ▫ Life Of Tire ......473 ▫...
Page 384 STARTING AND OPERATING 383 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ....487 ▫ Cruising Range ..... . .494 ▫...
Page 385 384 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Towing Requirements ....507 ▫ Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models ......516 ▫...
Page 386: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transmission Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts.
Page 387: Keyless Enter-N-Go
386 STARTING AND OPERATING Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start) Keyless Enter-N-Go™ NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm This feature allows the driver to oper- engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the ate the ignition switch with the push accelerator pedal.
Page 388: Normal Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Normal Starting To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button 1. Place the shift lever/shift selector in PARK, then press 1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL. and release the ENGINE START/STOP button. 2.
Page 389: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
388 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 30 (EVIC will display “ON/RUN”), minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the...
Page 390: If Engine Fails To Start
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 If Engine Fails To Start WARNING! (Continued) • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster WARNING! cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the battery or the battery in another vehicle.
Page 391: After Starting
390 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one once. hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. The starter motor will engage automatically, run for 10 The engine block heater cord is located: seconds, and then disengage.
Page 392: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure CAUTION! those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is ing precautions are not observed: running.
Page 393: Key Ignition Park Interlock
392 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Children should be warned not to touch the park- if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If ing brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. •...
Page 394: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
STARTING AND OPERATING 393 Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK unless the brakes are applied. To shift the transmission out of PARK, the engine must be running and the brake pedal must be pressed.
Page 395: Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
394 STARTING AND OPERATING • The overall driving performance will be more conser- gear range, press the lock button on the shift lever and vative. move the lever rearward or forward. You must press the brake pedal to shift the transmission out of PARK, or to •...
Page 396 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 The transmission shift lever provides PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE and SPORT shift positions. Once in the DRIVE range, tapping the shift lever rearward will toggle between SPORT mode and DRIVE mode. You do not need to press the shift lever button when toggling between DRIVE and SPORT modes.
Page 397 396 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. shifting the transmission to PARK. As an added precau- This is especially important when the engine is cold.
Page 398 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
Page 399 398 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to in a location accessible to children), and do not be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a leave the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with number of reasons.
Page 400 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 REVERSE CAUTION! (Continued) This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete must start the engine, and also press the brake stop.
Page 401 400 STARTING AND OPERATING When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as CAUTION! when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi- tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other while towing heavy trailers), use the Paddle Shift reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause switches (refer to Paddle Shift Mode in this section) to severe transmission damage.
Page 402 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 switch between DRIVE and SPORT modes, tap the shift illuminated. A message in the instrument cluster will lever rearward. SPORT mode is only accessible from inform the driver of the more serious conditions, and DRIVE. indicate what actions may be necessary. NOTE: When Sport Mode is enabled, the vehicle’s air In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission suspension system will operate in “Aero”...
Page 403 402 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Wait approximately 30 seconds. downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. This system can also provide you with more control 5. Restart the engine. during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situa- longer detected, the transmission will return to normal tions.
Page 404 STARTING AND OPERATING 403 • If a requested downshift would cause the engine to In Paddle Shift mode, the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver, over-speed, that shift will not occur. unless an engine lugging or overspeed condition would •...
Page 405: Four-Wheel Drive Operation
404 STARTING AND OPERATING To disengage Paddle Shift mode, press and hold the (+) FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION shift paddle until D or S is once again displayed in the Quadra-Trac I® Operating Instructions/ instrument cluster. You can shift in or out of Paddle Shift Precautions –...
Page 406: Quadra-Trac Ii® Operating Instructions/Precautions - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 Quadra-Trac II® Operating Instructions/ When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine Precautions – If Equipped speed is approximately three times that of the 4WD HI position at a given road speed. Take care not to overspeed The Quadra-Trac II®...
Page 407: Shift Positions
406 STARTING AND OPERATING NEUTRAL WARNING! (Continued) This range disengages the driveline from the powertrain. the parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL (N) It is to be used for flat towing behind another vehicle. position disengages both the front and rear drive Refer to “Recreational Towing”...
Page 408: Shifting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 Shifting Procedures 4WD HI To 4WD LOW With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL, and press the “4WD LOW”...
Page 409 408 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a NOTE: transfer case motor temperature protection condition • If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a transfer exists, a “For 4x4 Low Slow Below 3 mph (5 km/h) Put case motor temperature protection condition exists, a Trans in N Press 4 Low”...
Page 410 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) 3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 4. If vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift™ air suspen- WARNING! sion, ensure the vehicle is set to Normal Ride Height. You or others could be injured or killed if you leave 5.
Page 411 410 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, a “To Tow Vehicle Safely, Read Neutral Shift Procedure in Owners Manual” message will flash from the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 412 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold 8. After the NEUTRAL (N) button has been released, the the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button (lo- transfer case will shift to the position indicated by the cated by the selector switch) for one second.
Page 413: Quadra-Drive® Ii System - If Equipped
412 STARTING AND OPERATING • The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position left and right wheels. With a traction difference between for a shift to take place and for the position indicator left and right wheels, the coupling will sense a speed lights to be operable.
Page 414 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 launches, to minimize wheel slippage. If equipped with air suspension, the level will change to Normal Ride Height (NRH) if the transfer case is in high range. The level will change to Off-Road 1 if the transfer case is in Low range.
Page 415: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Display Messages
414 STARTING AND OPERATING • Mud – Off road calibration for use on low traction Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) surfaces such as mud. Driveline is maximized for Display Messages traction. Some binding may be felt on less forgiving When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will surfaces.
Page 416 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 • Normal Ride Height (NRH) – This is the standard position of the suspension and is meant for normal driving. • Off-Road 1 (OR1) (Raises the vehicle approximately 1.3 in (33 mm) – This is the primary position for all off-road driving until OR2 is needed.
Page 417 416 STARTING AND OPERATING • Off-Road 2 (OR2) (Raises the vehicle approximately speed exceeds 66 mph (106 km/h). The vehicle will 2.6 in (65 mm) – This position is intended for off- return to NRH from Aero Mode if the vehicle speed roading use only where maximum ground clearance is remains between 30 mph (48 km/h) and 35 mph required.
Page 418 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 • Entry/Exit Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately NOTE: Automatic lowering of the vehicle into Entry/ 1.5 in (38 mm) – This position lowers the vehicle for Exit Mode can be enabled through the Uconnect® Touch- easier passenger entry and exit as well as lowering the Screen Radio.
Page 419 418 STARTING AND OPERATING The system requires that the engine be running for all To assist with changing a spare tire, the Quadra-Lift™ air changes. When lowering the vehicle all of the doors, suspension system has a feature which allows the auto- including the liftgate, must be closed.
Page 420: Air Suspension Modes
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 Air Suspension Modes Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further The Air Suspension system has multiple modes to protect information. the system in unique situations: NOTE: This mode is intended to be enabled with engine Tire/Jack Mode running.
Page 421: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Display Messages
420 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Pressing the “UP” button once will move the suspension Display Messages one position higher from the current position, assuming all conditions are met (i.e. engine running, speed below When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will threshold, etc).
Page 422 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 Automatic height changes will occur based on vehicle indicator lamp 4 will remain on solid and indicator speed and the current vehicle height. The indicator lamps lamp 3 will flash as the system waits for the vehicle to and EVIC messages will operate the same for automatic reduce speed.
Page 423: On-Road Driving Tips
422 STARTING AND OPERATING • Transport Mode - No indicator lamps will be illumi- An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better nated. Customer driving will disable Transport Mode. view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as •...
Page 424: Quadra-Lift™ - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 Quadra-Lift™ – If Equipped When off-roading, it is recommended that the lowest useable vehicle height that will clear the current obstacle or terrain be selected. The vehicle height should then be raised as required by the changes in terrain. The Selec-Terrain™...
Page 425: Driving Through Water
424 STARTING AND OPERATING low speed pulling power is needed. Vehicle speeds in NOTE: Your vehicle is capable of water fording in up to excess of 25 mph (40 km/h) should be avoided when in 20 inches (51 cm) of water, while crossing small rivers or 4WD LOW range.
Page 426: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 try to determine the depth and the bottom condition (and Maintenance location of any obstacles) prior to entering. Proceed with After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle caution and maintain a steady controlled speed less than fluids and lubricants (engine oil, transmission oil, axle, 5 mph (8 km/h) in deep water to minimize wave effects.
Page 427: Hill Climbing
426 STARTING AND OPERATING Avoid abrupt downshifts on icy or slippery roads, be- WARNING! cause engine braking may cause skidding and loss of control. If the engine stalls, you lose forward motion, or cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, Hill Climbing never attempt to turn around.
Page 428: Traction Downhill
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 Traction Downhill After Driving Off-Road Shift the transmission into a low gear, and the transfer Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than case into 4WD LOW range. Let the vehicle go slowly does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is down the hill with all four wheels turning against engine always a good idea to check for damage.
Page 429: Power Steering
428 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check for accumulations of plants or brush. These • If you experience unusual vibration after driving in things could be a fire hazard. They might hide damage mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and impacted material.
Page 430 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 caused an over temperature condition in the power CAUTION! steering system. You will lose power steering assistance momentarily until the over temperature condition no Extreme steering maneuvers may cause the electri- longer exists. Once driving conditions are safe, then pull cally driven pump to reduce or stop power steering over and let vehicle idle for a few moments until the light assistance in order to prevent damage to the system.
Page 431: L Engine
430 STARTING AND OPERATING • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer- 5.7L Engine ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time. The standard power steering system will give you good This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability system.
Page 432: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and service interval is not required. The fluid should only be with the engine off to prevent injury from moving checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 433: Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L Engine Only - If Equipped
432 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY – IF EQUIPPED This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions. The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required.
Page 434 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will parking brake. Always apply the parking brake flash.
Page 435: Electronic Brake Control System
434 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the a location accessible to children, and do not leave parking brake released, a brake system malfunction the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless is indicated.
Page 436: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 four-wheel drive with the MP 3023 two-speed transfer WARNING! (Continued) case, Hill Descent Control (HDC), Selec Speed Control very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capa- (SSC). bilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must never be Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control...
Page 437: Brake Assist System (Bas)
436 STARTING AND OPERATING on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the “pump” the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel is released, the BAS is deactivated.
Page 438: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the tions, and driving conditions, influence the chance speed of the vehicle.
Page 439: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
438 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” lo- cated in the instrument cluster will start to flash as soon This system enhances directional control and stability of as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes the vehicle under various driving conditions.
Page 440 STARTING AND OPERATING 439 High Range (Four-Wheel Drive Models) Or WARNING! (Continued) Two-Wheel Drive Models hydroplaning. ESC also cannot prevent collisions resulting from loss of vehicle control due to inappro- priate driver input for the conditions. Only a safe, This is the normal operating mode for ESC in 4WD HIGH attentive, and skillful driver can prevent collisions.
Page 441 440 STARTING AND OPERATING features of ESC function normally. This mode is intended WARNING! to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would nor- mally allow is required to gain traction.
Page 442: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 4WD HIGH range or NEUTRAL to 4WD LOW range, the applied to individual wheels to attempt to stop the trailer ESC system will be in the “Partial Off” mode. from swaying. TSC is disabled when the ESC system is in the “Partial Off”...
Page 443 442 STARTING AND OPERATING system will release brake pressure in proportion to the HSA will work in REVERSE and all forward gears when amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in the activation criteria have been met. The system will not the intended direction of travel.
Page 444 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle • If you use a trailer brake controller with your on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and and using the parking brake, it will roll down the deactivated with the brake switch.
Page 445: Ready Alert Braking - If Equipped
444 STARTING AND OPERATING Ready Alert Braking – If Equipped Rain Brake Support – If Equipped Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to Rain Brake Support may improve braking performance reach full braking during emergency braking situations. in wet conditions. It will periodically apply a small It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may amount of brake pressure to remove any water buildup occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by...
Page 446: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped descending hills during various driving situations. HDC controls vehicle speed by actively controlling the brakes. (Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only) HDC has three states: 1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate). 2.
Page 447 446 STARTING AND OPERATING • 5th = 3.1 mph (5 km/h) Activating HDC • 6th = 3.7 mph (6 km/h) Once HDC is enabled it will activate automatically if driven down a grade of sufficient magnitude (greater • 7th = 4.3 mph (7 km/h) than approximately 8%).
Page 448 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 Deactivating HDC Disabling HDC HDC will be deactivated but remain available if any of HDC will deactivate and be disabled if any of the the following conditions occur: following conditions occur: • Driver overrides HDC set speed with throttle or brake •...
Page 449 448 STARTING AND OPERATING • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several Feedback to the driver: seconds then extinguish when HDC deactivates due to The instrument cluster has a HDC icon and a HDC excess speed. switch which has an LED which offers feedback to the •...
Page 450: Select Speed Control (Ssc) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 Select Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped SSC is intended for off road driving in 4WD Low Range (Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 only. SSC maintains vehicle speed by actively controlling Two-Speed Transfer Case Only) engine torque and brakes. SSC has three states: 1.
Page 451 450 STARTING AND OPERATING • Transmission is in any selection other than P Enabling SSC • Vehicle speed is below 20 mph (32 km/h) SSC is enabled by pressing the SSC switch, but the following conditions must also be met to enable SSC: The set speed for SSC is selectable by the driver, and can •...
Page 452 STARTING AND OPERATING 451 • 4th = 2.5 mph (4 km/h) Driver Override: • 5th = 3.1 mph (5 km/h) The driver may override SSC activation with throttle or brake application at any time. While in driver override • 6th = 3.7 mph (6 km/h) the transmission will be in ERS which is a top gear limiter •...
Page 453 452 STARTING AND OPERATING Disabling SSC Feedback to the driver: SSC will deactivate and be disabled if any of the follow- The instrument cluster has an SSC icon and the SSC ing conditions occur: switch has an LED which offers feedback to the driver about the state SSC is in.
Page 454: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a WARNING! malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the SSC is only intended to assist the driver in control- vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at ling vehicle speed when driving in off road condi- speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho-...
Page 455: Tire Safety Information
454 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Tire Markings Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo- mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is cycled ON, the ESC system will be ON even if it was cycled off previously.
Page 456 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 • LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. NOTE: design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the design standards.
Page 457 456 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 458 STARTING AND OPERATING 457 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 459: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
458 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 460: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) — 01 means the year 2001 — Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured.
Page 461: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
460 STARTING AND OPERATING Term Definition Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire. The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall. Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pressure Pressure as shown on the tire placard.
Page 462 STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Tire And Loading Information Placard B-Pillar Location for Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry...
Page 463 462 STARTING AND OPERATING To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 3) tire size designed for your vehicle vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires.
Page 464 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX” • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations...
Page 465 464 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 466: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 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 467: Tire Inflation Pressures
466 STARTING AND OPERATING stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause erratic to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the and unpredictable steering response.
Page 468 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range CAUTION! of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with temperature changes. After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change.
Page 469: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
468 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 470: All Season Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and on ice. Summer tires will not contain the all season additional information. designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use summer tires only in sets of four; failure to Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme-...
Page 471: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
470 STARTING AND OPERATING original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. tire inflation pressures. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be...
Page 472: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 Do not install more than one compact spare tire and tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn wheel on the vehicle at any given time. to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size spare tire needs to be replaced.
Page 473: Tire Spinning
472 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In WARNING! Emergencies” for further information. Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- WARNING! stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Page 474: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to replacement tires in this section for further informa- tion. Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: •...
Page 475: Replacement Tires
474 STARTING AND OPERATING Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six equipment tire sidewall.
Page 476: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 475 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 477 476 STARTING AND OPERATING • Install on Rear Tires Only CAUTION! • Due to limited clearance, the Security Chain Company To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the (SCC) Super Z6 low profile traction device or equiva- following precautions: lent is recommended on P265/60R18 or 265/50R20 •...
Page 478: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 477 type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main- CAUTION! (Continued) tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- a smooth, quiet ride. tions on the method of installation, operating Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 479: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
478 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to regularly check the tire pressure in all of your tires and to maintain the proper pressure. The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) consists of the following components: • Receiver Module •...
Page 480 STARTING AND OPERATING 479 the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will cold tire placard pressure. Once the low tire pressure decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on warning has been illuminated, the tire pressure must be cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire increased to the recommended cold tire pressure in order pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least for the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to be...
Page 481 480 STARTING AND OPERATING Light will still be ON. In this situation, the Tire Pressure CAUTION! (Continued) Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF only after the • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al- tires have been inflated to the vehicle’s recommended ways reinstall the valve stem cap.
Page 482: Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an audible stopping ability.
Page 483 482 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 in a different color on the graphic display to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure displayed in the Inflate Tire to XXX message.
Page 484: Service Tpm System Warning
STARTING AND OPERATING 483 SERVICE TPM SYSTEM Warning 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 485 484 STARTING AND OPERATING If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. no longer exists, the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM Light will no longer flash, the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds when a system...
Page 486: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 NOTE: There is no tire pressure monitoring sensor in the dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value. Once you repair spare tire. The TPMS will not be able to monitor the tire or replace the original road tire, and reinstall it on the pressure.
Page 487: Fuel Requirements
486 STARTING AND OPERATING • This device must accept any interference received, of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not including interference that may cause undesired op- provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these eration. engines. The TPM sensors are regulated under one of the follow- 5.7L Engine –...
Page 488: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to Reformulated Gasoline your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.”...
Page 489: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
488 STARTING AND OPERATING E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles CAUTION! Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these content may void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 490: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 489 To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug E-85 perform the following: life and reduces emissions system performance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline • drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer) without MMT be used in your vehicle.
Page 491: Fuel System Cautions
490 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 concentrations performance: of methanol.
Page 492: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 491 Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- WARNING! tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon conditions repaired promptly.
Page 493: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
492 STARTING AND OPERATING Ethanol Fuel (E-85) CAUTION! E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can 15% unleaded gasoline. operate on E-85. WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury.
Page 494: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 493 • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat- ing between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recom- compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your mended.
Page 495: Starting
494 STARTING AND OPERATING Starting Replacement Parts The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and...
Page 496: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 ADDING FUEL 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located under the headlamp switch). Fuel Filler Door NOTE: In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the fuel door to break the ice buildup and re-release the fuel Fuel Filler Door Release Switch door using the inside release button.
Page 497 496 STARTING AND OPERATING • Retrieve funnel from the spare tire storage area. 3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system. • Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel 4.
Page 498: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release WARNING! If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the filler door emergency release. vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is 1.
Page 499: Vehicle Loading
498 STARTING AND OPERATING VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar. This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Page 500 STARTING AND OPERATING 499 rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must be limited so Tire Size GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded. The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires Payload must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.
Page 501 500 STARTING AND OPERATING values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a specified weight limitations are met. Store the heavier commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed added.
Page 502: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 501 TRAILER TOWING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for In this section you will find safety tips and information further information. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle.
Page 503 502 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! you use a standard weight-carrying hitch, you could It is important that you do not exceed the maximum lose control of your vehicle and cause a collision. front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded.
Page 504 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 Trailer Sway Control Weight-Distributing Hitch The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric- for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen...
Page 505: Trailer Hitch Classification
504 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions WARNING! Class Max. Trailer Hitch • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch Industry Standards system may reduce handling, stability, braking Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) performance, and could result in a collision. •...
Page 506: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 505 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain: Max. GTW (Gross Max. Trailer Tongue Engine Model Frontal Area Trailer Wt.) Wt. (See Note) 3.6L 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 6,200 lbs (2 812 kg)
Page 507: Trailer And Tongue Weight
506 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as the vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and front is the cause of many trailer collisions. Never exceed should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire the maximum tongue weight stamped on your trailer and Loading Information placard.
Page 508: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 507 Consider the following items when computing the Towing Requirements weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain • The tongue weight of the trailer components, the following guidelines are recommended. •...
Page 509 508 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 510 STARTING AND OPERATING 509 • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage WARNING! (Continued) before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General 2. GTW Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the 3. GAWR proper inspection procedure. 4.
Page 511 510 STARTING AND OPERATING • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is WARNING! required when towing a trailer with electronically • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic hydraulic brake lines.
Page 512 STARTING AND OPERATING 511 Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven- pin wiring harness.
Page 513: Towing Tips
512 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. The transmission controls include a strategy to avoid frequent shifting when towing.
Page 514 STARTING AND OPERATING 513 • To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous NOTE: Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, will improve perfor- driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as neces- mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces- sary to avoid extended driving at high RPM.
Page 515: Snow Plow
514 STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System SNOW PLOW To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment heating, take the following actions: should not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the City Driving front end structure.
Page 516: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 515 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Two-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive Towing Condition Wheel OFF the Ground Models Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED See Instructions • Transmission in PARK • Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) •...
Page 517: Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
516 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift™ must be 2. Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly. placed in Transport Mode before tying them down (from 3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Shift the transmission the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck. Refer to “Quadra- into PARK.
Page 518: Recreational Towing - Quadra-Trac Ii
STARTING AND OPERATING 517 Recreational Towing – Quadra–Trac II® CAUTION! (Continued) /Quadra–Drive® II Four-Wheel Drive Models • The transmission must be in PARK for recreational The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) and towing. the transmission must be in PARK for recreational tow- •...
Page 519 518 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) CAUTION! WARNING! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before You or others could be injured or killed if you leave recreational towing to prevent damage to internal the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the parts.
Page 520 STARTING AND OPERATING 519 5. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button (located by the selector switch) for four seconds. The light behind the N symbol will blink, indicating shift in progress.
Page 521 520 STARTING AND OPERATING 9. Shift the transmission back into NEUTRAL NOTE: • Steps 1 through 4 are requirements that must be met 10. With the transmission and transfer case in NEU- TRAL, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP before pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must button until the engine turns off.
Page 522 STARTING AND OPERATING 521 • If the vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift™ air 6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold suspension, the engine should be started and left the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button (lo- running for a minimum of 60 seconds (with all the cated by the selector switch) for one second.
Page 523 522 STARTING AND OPERATING 7. When the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light turns off, NOTE: release the NEUTRAL (N) button. After the NEU- • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met TRAL (N) button has been released, the transfer case prior to pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must will shift to the position indicated by the selector continue to be met until the shift has been completed.
Page 524: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...524 JUMP-STARTING ..... .536 ▫...
Page 525: Hazard Warning Flashers
524 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
Page 526: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 525 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the (H), pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 527: Jack Location
526 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 528: Spare Tire Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 527 NOTE: The funnel for the Cap-Less Fuel System is located NOTE: To assist with changing a spare tire, the air on top of the spare tire. If your vehicle is out of fuel and an suspension system has a feature which allows the auto- auxiliary fuel can is needed, insert the funnel into the filler matic leveling to be disabled.
Page 529: Jacking Instructions
528 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Turn the ignition OFF. Jacking Instructions 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally WARNING! opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to tire, block the left rear wheel.
Page 530 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 529 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a Jack Warning Label service center where it can be raised on a lift.”...
Page 531 530 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack and Tool Assembly Jacking Locations 4. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
Page 532 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 531 Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding Front Jacking Location 5. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding).
Page 533 532 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding Rear Jacking Location 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.
Page 534 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 533 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 7. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 8.
Page 535 534 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter- clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks. 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage.
Page 536: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 535 WARNING! WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has hicle.
Page 537: Jump-Starting
536 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING CAUTION! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in other booster source with a system voltage greater another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,...
Page 538 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 537 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact.
Page 539: Jump-Starting Procedure
538 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- Jump-Starting Procedure cal accessories. WARNING! 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote posi- tive (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to Failure to follow this procedure could result in per- remove it.
Page 540 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 539 2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery. the reverse sequence: 3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the 6.
Page 541: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
540 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be CAUTION! achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets more than 2 seconds, you must press the brake pedal to draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
Page 542 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 541 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to may lead to transmission overheating and failure. transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- It can also damage the tires.
Page 543: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
542 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the vehicle stranded off road.
Page 544 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 543 In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmis- sion will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery), a Manual Park Release is available. Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release: 1.
Page 545 544 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Release Latch Released Position 4. While the metal latch is the open position, simultane- NOTE: To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintention- ously pull upwards on the tether strap until it clicks ally, firmly apply the parking brake. and releases out of the park position.
Page 546 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 545 To Disengage the Manual Park Release Lever: 2. Once the tension has been released and the lever has been unlocked be sure it is stowed properly and locks 1. To disengage the Manual Park Release apply tension into position.
Page 547: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
546 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE NOTE: Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift™ must be placed in Transport mode, before tying them down (from This section describes procedures for towing a disabled the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck. Refer to the section vehicle using a commercial wrecker service.
Page 548 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 547 Towing Condi- Wheels OFF 2WD Models 4WD Models tion the Ground Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: See instructions in “Recreational Tow- • Transmission in NEUTRAL ing” under “Starting and Operating” • 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed •...
Page 549: Two-Wheel Drive Models
548 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km). CAUTION! If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be Do not use sling type equipment when towing. towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not 30 miles (48 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the attach to front or rear suspension components.
Page 550: Four-Wheel Drive Models
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 549 Four-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels • Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the damage to the transmission or transfer case will vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when the opposite end on a towing dolly.
Page 552: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....562 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..553 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ....563 ENGINE COMPARTMENT —...
Page 553 552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Transfer Case ......581 ▫ Front Turn Signal .....601 ▫...
Page 554: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 553 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 555: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
554 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Power Distribution Center 5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 — Air Cleaner Filter 8 —...
Page 556: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555 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 further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 557 556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when 3. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part ready for testing.
Page 558: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 557 If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your the use of non-MOPAR® parts for maintenance and repairs authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was will not be covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, DEALER SERVICE you may need to do nothing more than drive your...
Page 559: Maintenance Procedures
558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you form repairs and service when necessary could have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
Page 560: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 559 Engine Oil CAUTION! Checking Oil Level Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check your engine.
Page 561 560 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Selection CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection under all Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 561 Engine Oil Viscosity – 5.7L Engine Lubricants that do not have both, the engine oil certifi- cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil or equivalent Pennzoil® should not be used. or Shell Helix®...
Page 563: Engine Oil Filter
562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine oil filters are a high quality oil Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and filter and are recommended.
Page 564: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 563 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection WARNING! The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid used to assure most efficient service.
Page 565: Air Conditioner Maintenance
564 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • It is essential when replacing the cables on the should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer battery that the positive cable is attached to the at the start of each warm season.
Page 566 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 565 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- tioning system.
Page 567 566 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE A/C Air Filter 4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter cover to the HVAC housing, and remove the cover. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. WARNING! Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is operating or personal injury may result.
Page 568: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 567 6. Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter MOPAR® Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy opera- pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter tion and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned should cover.
Page 569 568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield.
Page 570: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press blade holder.
Page 571: Exhaust System
570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some Exhaust System washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system system.
Page 572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 571 WARNING! CAUTION! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control and can eventually poison you.
Page 573 572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 574: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 573 Cooling System for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically WARNING! down the face of the condenser. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, You or others can be badly burned by hot engine cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 575 574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than visible sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- flush with OAT coolant (antifreeze) (conforming to gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine MS-12106).
Page 576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conforming to CAUTION! (Continued) MS-12106) throughout the life of your vehicle. • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine Please review these recommendations for using Organic coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan-...
Page 577 576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE (antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. engine cooling system.
Page 578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing cool- ant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant a regulated substance requiring proper disposal.
Page 579: Brake System
578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. •...
Page 580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and should be conducted.
Page 581: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be been in a tightly closed container.
Page 582: Transfer Case
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to CAUTION! 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). Do not overtighten the plugs as it could damage them CAUTION! and cause them to leak. Do not overtighten the plugs as it could damage them Selection Of Lubricant and cause them to leak.
Page 583: Automatic Transmission
582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Fluid Automatic Transmission Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole, Selection Of Lubricant when the vehicle is in a level position. It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
Page 584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and nents.
Page 585: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmis- Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion sion damage. Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- CAUTION! graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads •...
Page 586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- What Causes Corrosion? lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of and Tar Remover to remove. paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
Page 587 586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Special Care de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive packaged and sealed. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 • For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a CAUTION! mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes.
Page 589 588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular CAUTION! cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Page 590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 Glass Surfaces 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp with MOPAR®...
Page 591: Fuses
590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains car- tridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, and circuit breakers. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
Page 592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 60 Amp Rad Fan 40 Amp Body Controller / Yellow Green Exterior Lighting #2 40 Amp Compressor for Air 30 Amp Trailer Tow Electric Green Suspension if Pink...
Page 593 592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Engine Control 30 Amp Trailer Tow Recep- Yellow Module Pink tacle - If Equipped 30 Amp Body Controller #1 30 Amp Drive Train Control Pink Pink Module...
Page 594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Power Liftgate - 20 Amp Air Suspension Con- Pink If Equipped Yellow trol Module - If Equipped 10 Amp Daytime Running Lights 10 Amp Ignition Node Mod- ule / Keyless Igni-...
Page 595 594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 15 Amp Transmission 15 Amp CD / DVD / Blue Blue Bluetooth Hands- free Module - 10 Amp Purging Pump (Die- If Equipped sel engine only) 20 Amp Rear Wiper Motor 15 Amp...
Page 596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Antilock Brakes/ 10 Amp Steering Column Electronic Stability Control Module/ Control Cruise Control 10 Amp Drivetrain Control 10 Amp Fuel Door Module/Front Axle Disconnect Module 15 Amp Switch Bank/...
Page 597 596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 15 Amp Instrument Panel 10 Amp Rear Seat Heater Blue Cluster Switch / Flashlamp Charger - F90/ 20 Amp Power Outlet (Rear If Equipped Yellow seats) Selectable 25 Amp...
Page 598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 Cavity Cartridge Micro Description CAUTION! Fuse Fuse • When installing the power distribution center F101 15 Amp Electrochromatic cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly Blue Mirror/Smart High positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may Beams - If Equipped allow water to get into the power distribution F103...
Page 599: Vehicle Storage
598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. Interior Bulbs You may: Bulb Number • Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Glove Box Lamp •...
Page 600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Bulb Number Premium Front Side LED - (Service at Headlamps (Low Beam) Marker - If Equipped Authorized Dealer) Premium Headlamps D3S (Serviced at Front Park/Turn Lamp (Low/High Beam) Authorized Dealer) Rear Body Side Turn 7440NA (WY21W) Headlamps (High Beam) 9005...
Page 601: Bulb Replacement
600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) – Bulb Number If Equipped Rear Body Side Tail LED - (Service at The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube. Lamps Authorized Dealer) High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the CHMSL - Center High LED - (Service at Autho- headlamp switch off and the key removed.
Page 602: Halogen Headlamps - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- Front Turn Signal charge (HID) headlamps, when the headlamps are 1. Open the hood. turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This dimin- ishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 2.
Page 603: Rear Tail, Stop, And Turn Signal Lamps
602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Firmly grasp the bulb by the two latches and squeeze 4. Align the index tabs of the front fog lamp bulb with them together to unlock the bulb from the back of the the slots in the collar of the bulb opening on the back front fog lamp housing.
Page 604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 4. Twist socket counter clockwise and remove from 1 — Rear Stop Lamp Bulb Socket lamp. 2 — LED Tail Connector – Do Not Remove 3 — Rear Turn Signal Bulb Socket 5. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 6.
Page 605: Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate. 3. Continue removing the trim. 4. Disconnect the two trim panel lights. Rear Liftgate Tail Lamps 5.
Page 606: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The center high mounted stop lamp is LED. Service at Authorized Dealer. 1 — Auxiliary LED Tail Connector – Do Not Remove 2 — Backup Bulb Socket Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp 6.
Page 607: Fluid Capacities
606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 3.6L and 5.7L Engines 25 Gallons 94 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System* 3.6L Engine (MOPAR®...
Page 608: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma- terial Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®.
Page 609: Chassis
608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or equivalent. Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) Spark Plugs –...
Page 610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Transfer Case – Single-Speed (Quadra-Trac I®) We recommend you use Shell Automatic Transmission Fluid 3353. Transfer Case – Two-Speed (Quadra-Trac II®) We recommend you use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Axle Differential (Front) We recommend you use MOPAR®...
Page 612 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .612 ▫ Maintenance Chart.....614...
Page 613 612 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- indicator system. The oil change indicator system will formation remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Page 614 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 613 Required Maintenance At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following • Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped pages for required maintenance. with dipstick. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil •...
Page 615 614 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your ve- hicle for police, taxi, fleet, off- road or frequent trailer towing.
Page 616 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 615 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Inspect transfer case fluid. Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace the air conditioning filter. Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine).** Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine).** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Page 617 616 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change transfer case fluid. Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Page 618 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 617 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 620: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....621 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ... . .623 ▫...
Page 621 620 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .628 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ... .626 ▫...
Page 622: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 621 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 623: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
622 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen- the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed ter should include the following information: correctly and in a timely manner. •...
Page 624: Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 623 Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) P.O. Box 1621 To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- Phone: (800) 465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center.
Page 625: Service Contract
624 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Service Contract Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the contract documents, and contact the person listed in You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle those documents. to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited We appreciate that you have made a major investment Warranty expires.
Page 626: Warranty Information
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 625 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS WARNING! (Continued) In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi- cals known to the State of California to cause cancer If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Page 627: In Canada
626 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– To order the following manuals, you may use either the 9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: website or the phone numbers listed below.
Page 628 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 627 Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and features.
Page 629 628 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Treadwear Traction Grades The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on conditions on a specified government test course.
Page 630 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 629 Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The temperature grade for this tire is established for representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
Page 632 INDEX...
Page 633 632 INDEX Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .194 Alarm, Panic ......25 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 634 INDEX 633 Fluid Type ......582 Parking ......432 Gear Ranges .
Page 635 634 INDEX Car Washes ......585 Contract, Service ......624 Cellular Phone .
Page 636 INDEX 635 Daytime Running Lights ....173 Electric Remote Mirrors .....131 Dealer Service.
Page 637 636 INDEX Cooling ......573 Exhaust Gas Caution......50 Exhaust Gas Caution .
Page 638 INDEX 637 Flooded Engine Starting ....389 Front Axle (Differential).....580 Fluid Capacities .
Page 639 638 INDEX Gasoline, Clean Air ......487 On With Wipers ......171 Gasoline (Fuel) .
Page 640 INDEX 639 Instrument Cluster ......291 Keys ........14 Instrument Panel and Controls .
Page 641 640 INDEX Bulb Replacement ..... . .600 Seat Belt Reminder ..... .291 Cargo .
Page 642 INDEX 641 Maintenance Procedures ....558 MTBE/ETBE ......487 Maintenance Schedule .
Page 643 642 INDEX Identification Logo ..... .560 Park Sense System, Rear ....223 Materials Added to .
Page 644 INDEX 643 Preparation for Jacking .....527 Rear Window Features .....282 Pretensioners Rear Wiper/Washer.
Page 645 644 INDEX Reporting Safety Defects ....625 Child Restraint ......86 Restraints, Child .
Page 646 INDEX 645 Sentry Key Programming ....19 Cold Weather ......388 Sentry Key Replacement .
Page 647 646 INDEX Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..70 General Information .....465 Suspension, Air.
Page 648 INDEX 647 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ....506 Transmission ......394 Tow Hooks, Emergency .
Page 649 648 INDEX Vehicle Loading ......462 Wind Buffeting......46 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .
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