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  • Page 1 Challenger 2 0 1 3 SRT8 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or optional name Chrysler Canada Inc.

  • Page 3: Introduction 3

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .

  • Page 6: Introduction

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

  • Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number

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

  • Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.

  • Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Rearming Of The System ....19 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters..27 TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE ... . .42 ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...27 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING.

  • Page 13: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Extender .....58 SAFETY TIPS ......96 ▫...

  • Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When released from the START position, the switch automati- Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system cally returns to the ON/RUN position. consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter-...

  • Page 15: Key Fob

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.

  • Page 16: Removing Key Fob From Ignition

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK or place the manual then pull the key out with your other hand.
  • Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 NOTE: The power window switches, radio, power sun- CAUTION! (Continued) roof (if equipped), and ignition-powered power outlets • Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either: will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition •...

  • Page 18: Key-In-Ignition Reminder

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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: Sentry Key

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 will cause the reminder chime to sound. Refer to “Start- After placing the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- ing Procedures” in “Starting And Operating” for further tion, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three information.

  • Page 20: Replacement Keys

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! • Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- ible with some after-market remote starting systems. lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting tended.

  • Page 21: Customer Key Programming

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer Sys- VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM tem serviced, bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to the The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors authorized dealer. and trunk for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unauthorized operation.

  • Page 22: To Arm The System

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Press the LOCK button on the exterior Passive Entry To Arm The System Door Handle with a valid Key Fob available in the same Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm: exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
  • Page 23 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, • The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle). system will give you a false alarm.

  • Page 24: Security System Manual Override

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Security System Manual Override NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger. tesy lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in the Dome ON position (extreme top position).

  • Page 25: To Unlock The Doors

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into the ignition switch disables the system from responding to any button presses from that RKE transmitter. Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system from responding to all RKE transmitter buttons for all RKE transmitters.
  • Page 26 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry), 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” under “Things To Know ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans- Before Starting Your Vehicle”...

  • Page 27: To Lock The Doors

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Under- NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm.

  • Page 28: To Open The Trunk

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry), 2. Release both buttons at the same time. refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” under “Things To Know 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- Before Starting Your Vehicle”...

  • Page 29: Using The Panic Alarm

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 If equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry), NOTE: refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” under “Things To Know • The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Using The Panic Alarm Panic Alarm is activated.

  • Page 30: General Information

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- General Information ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the 1.

  • Page 31: Remote Starting System - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station How To Use Remote Start tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB All of the following conditions must be met before the radios.
  • Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Ignition in Off position (Keyless Enter-N-Go™) lights will flash and horn will chirp twice (if pro- grammed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute WARNING! cycle.
  • Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN START/STOP button is not present, insert the Key Fob position) before you can repeat the start sequence for a into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the third cycle.

  • Page 34: Door Locks

    32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Cancel Remote Start DOOR LOCKS Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the following Manual Door Locks occur: To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door • The engine stalls or engine speed exceeds 2500 rpm trim panel downward.
  • Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 If the door lock knob is down when you shut the door, WARNING! (Continued) the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the Key Fob is • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is not inside the vehicle before closing the door.

  • Page 36: Power Door Locks

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry) system. For further The power door lock switch is located on each door trim information, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things panel.
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming The doors will unlock automatically if: The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor- 1.

  • Page 38: Keyless Enter-N-Go™ - If Equipped

    36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. A single chime will indicate the completion of the NOTE: programming. • Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to NOTE: If you do not hear the chime, it means that the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ system did not enter the programming mode and you Personal...
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft driver’s door handle.
  • Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE To Enter The Trunk Transmitter In Vehicle With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a (1.5 m) of the deck lid, press the button on the located on Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside your vehicle, the the center of the light bar which is located on the deck lid...
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: If you inadvertently leave your vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitter in the trunk and try to close the deck lid, the deck lid will automatically unlatch, unless another one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmit- ters is outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the deck lid.

  • Page 42: Windows

    40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
  • Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 NOTE: WARNING! • The Key Off Power Delay feature will allow the power Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do windows to operate for up to 60 minutes after the not let children play with power windows.

  • Page 44: Wind Buffeting

    42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To open the window part way, press the window switch open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- to the first detent and release it when you want the rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with window to stop.

  • Page 45: Trunk Safety Warning

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 NOTE: The transmission must be in PARK before the With the ignition switch in the OFF position or the key button will operate. If equipped with a manual transmis- removed from the ignition switch, the Trunk Open sym- sion, the vehicle speed must be under 5 mph (8 km/h) bol will display until the trunk is closed.

  • Page 46: Trunk Emergency Release

    44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Trunk Emergency Release As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism.
  • Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 • Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the passenger desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat —...
  • Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under risk of harm from a deploying air bag: their arm. If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child 1.
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 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 50: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown WARNING! (Continued) from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- inside of the vehicle.
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or your injuries in a collision much worse. You might outside of a vehicle.
  • Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is contacting the seat when the belt is routed through the seat web guide. When the belt is routed outside of the seat web guide, the latch plate will contact the quarter trim panel.
  • Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
  • Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. up a bit on the shoulder belt.
  • Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retrac- The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- tor will withdraw any slack in the belt.

  • Page 56: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

    54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are shoulder belt. equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) which are used to secure a child restraint system.

  • Page 57: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 If the passenger seating position is equipped with an position that has a belt with this feature. Children 12 ALR and is being used for normal usage: years old and under should always be properly re- strained in the rear seat.

  • Page 58: Energy Management Feature

    56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Pretensioners WARNING! The seat belts for both front seating positions are • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.

  • Page 59: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 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 is not active when the BeltAlert ) to fasten their seat belts.

  • Page 60: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belts And Pregnant Women WARNING! We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts Using a seat belt extender when not needed can throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is increase the risk of injury in a collision.
  • Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon...
  • Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Instrument Panel This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, • Knee Impact Bolster and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC •...
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an WARNING! (Continued) impact that requires air bag deployment. This low output • Do not put anything on or around the air bag is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output is covers or attempt to open them manually.
  • Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may deploys independently;...
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 • Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed. The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that require air bag occupant protection.
  • Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seriously injured or killed. Occupants, especially chil- WARNING! (Continued) dren, should not lean on or sleep against the door, side • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects windows, or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags between you and the side air bags;...

  • Page 67: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 protection for the driver and front passenger. Side air including the severity and type of collision. Advanced bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of protection.
  • Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light away from an inflating air bag.
  • Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the Inflator Units vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
  • Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE you if you are not seated properly, or if items are inflates. This especially applies to children. The side positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates. This curtain air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when especially applies to children.
  • Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Enhanced Accident Response System In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event, the ignition switch must be In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF.
  • Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de- However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor bags will not be in place to protect you.
  • Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
  • Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to Air Bag Warning Light eight-second interval. • The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or You will want to have the air bags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision.

  • Page 75: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Event Data Recorder (EDR) These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air non-trivial crash situation occurs;...

  • Page 76: Child Restraints

    74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Restraints Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all Standards.
  • Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear height or weight limits of their child re-...
  • Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat. Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until WARNING! they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat.
  • Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 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 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their stomach? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend 5.
  • Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor...
  • Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
  • Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until weight of the child restraint) for using the the combined weight of the child and the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
  • Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Can two child restraints be attached using Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with a common lower LATCH anchorage? two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to in- stall a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchor-...
  • Page 86 84 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 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Locating The LATCH Anchorages LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. In addition, there are tether strap anchorages Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower behind each rear seating position located in the anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the panel between the rear seatback and the rear...
  • Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the WARNING! tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more anchorages.
  • Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 6. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the rearward and downward into the seat. Remove slack child restraint belt path and then buckle it. Do not lock in the straps according to the child restraint manufac- the seatbelt.
  • Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat retract back into the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will Belt make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the retractor. For additional information on ALR, The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are refer to the “Automatic Locking Mode”...
  • Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle What is the weight limit (child’s weight + Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using weight of the child restraint) for using the Child Restraint the seat belt to install a forward facing child Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a...
  • Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the Contact between the front passenger seat back of the front passenger seat? and the child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten In positions with cinching latch plates...
  • Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 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 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect belt path opening of the child restraint, you may have the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether trouble tightening the seat belt.
  • Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether 2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly Anchorage behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint. 1. Look behind the seating position where you 3.

  • Page 97: Transporting Pets

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Transporting Pets Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision.

  • Page 98: Safety Tips

    96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can should be considered a normal part of the break-in and be detrimental and should be avoided.

  • Page 99: Exhaust Gas

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, Breathing it can make you unconscious and can even- tually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow inside or outside of a vehicle.

  • Page 100: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-...
  • Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Defroster WARNING! Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of the blower control on high speed. You should be able to vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- feel the air directed against the windshield.

  • Page 102: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside

    100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Tires properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning. Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear •...
  • Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.

  • Page 105: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Operation ......114 MIRRORS ......108 ▫...
  • Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Voice Training ......149 ▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only) .
  • Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ To Resume Speed .....175 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ..168 ▫...
  • Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ....185 ▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode ..195 ▫...
  • Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 CONSOLE FEATURES ....203 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ....205 ▫...

  • Page 110: Mirrors

    108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.

  • Page 111: Outside Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) The mirrors are equipped with a rotational hinge. The to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight mirrors have one detent (clockwise) towards the rear of overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.

  • Page 112: Power Mirrors

    110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Mirrors The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move.

  • Page 113: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur- ther information.

  • Page 114: Uconnect Phone - If Equipped

    112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE desired position. To use the extender feature of the sun Uconnect Phone — IF EQUIPPED visor, grab the extender which is located at the rear of the Uconnect Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- visor and pull rearward.
  • Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Uconnect Phone allows you to transfer calls between the WARNING! system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone Any voice commanded system should be used only for private conversation.

  • Page 116: Operation

    114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Command Button Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect Actual button location may vary with the ra- Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect Phone dio. The individual buttons are described in the menu structure.
  • Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 part of the command when you are asked for it. For To activate the Uconnect Phone, simply press the example, you can use the compound form voice com- button and follow the audible prompts for directions. mand “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break the Uconnect Phone sessions begin with a press of the...
  • Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a The following are general phone to Uconnect Phone pairing instructions: priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven mobile •...
  • Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 • The system will prompt you to say the number you or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a want to call. name in the phonebook, refer to “Add Names to Your Uconnect Phonebook”, in the phonebook.
  • Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is deleted on the Uconnect Phone. These can only be made to the Uconnect Phone, for example, after you edited on the mobile phone.
  • Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., Edit Uconnect Phonebook Entries “Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will NOTE: allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone- • Editing names in the phonebook is recommended book entry, if desired.
  • Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to delete.
  • Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect Phonebook Entries List All Names In The Uconnect Phonebook • Press the • Press the button to begin. button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...

  • Page 124: Phone Call Features

    122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone Call Features Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect Phone if the feature(s) are available on your If a call is currently in progress and you have another mobile service plan.
  • Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Conference Call Between Calls” in this section. To combine two calls, refer When two calls are in progress (one active and one on to “Conference Call”...
  • Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call Termination Call Continuation To end a call in progress, momentarily press the button. Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a Uconnect Phone after the vehicle ignition has been call on hold, it will become the new active call.

  • Page 127: Uconnect Phone Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Uconnect Phone Features Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is Language Selection reachable: To change the language that the Uconnect Phone is • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency using: number for your area.
  • Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • The emergency number dialed is based on the country To use you Uconnect Phone System in an emer- where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and gency, your mobile phone must be: Canada and 060 for Mexico).
  • Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 NOTE: Voice Mail Calling • The roadside assistance number dialed is based on the To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to “Working with Automated Systems”. country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- 2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14- Working With Automated Systems 3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside...
  • Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you can press the button and say, “3 7 4 6 # Send”. out settings that are too short and may not allow the Saying a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by use of this feature.
  • Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth mobile one of the following: phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s audio system. The Uconnect Phone will work the same –...

  • Page 132: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Following the beep, say “Mute”. Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone In order to un-mute the Uconnect Phone: Your mobile phone can be paired with many different •...
  • Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • The Uconnect Phone will play the phone names of all • The selected phone will be used for the next phone paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the call. If the selected phone is not available, the lowest priority.

  • Page 134: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect

    132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect button and say the “Voice Training”, Phone “System Training”, or “Start Voice Training” com- mand. Uconnect Phone Tutorial You can either press the Uconnect Phone button to To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the restore the factory setting or repeat the words and...
  • Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • low-to-medium vehicle speed, This will delete all phone pairing, phone book entries, and other settings in all language modes. The System will • low road noise, prompt you before resetting to factory settings. •...
  • Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect Phone Lo- • smooth road surface, cal) name recognition rate is optimized when the • fully closed windows, entries are not similar. • dry weather conditions, and • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must •...
  • Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Send Messages: Uconnect Phone can read or send new messages on You can send messages using Uconnect Phone. To send your phone. a new message: • Press the Read Messages: button. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say If you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to Uconnect Phone, an announcement will be “SMS Send”...
  • Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE List of Preset Messages: 13. I’ll be late 1. Yes 14. Are you there yet? 2. No 15. Where are we meeting? 3. Where are you? 16. Can this wait? 4. I need more direction. 17.
  • Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say Power-Up “Setup, SMS Incoming Message Announcement,” you After switching the ignition from OFF to either the ON or will then be given a choice to change it. ACC position, or after a language change, you must wait at least fifteen seconds prior to using the system.
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  • Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) call zero cancel confirmation prompts continue three delete four dial five download edit seven emergency eight English nine erase all star (*) Espanol plus (+) Francais pound (#) help add location home...
  • Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE language select phone select list names send list phones set up phone settings or phone set up mobile towing assistance mute transfer call mute off Uconnect Tutorial new entry voice training work other pair a phone phone pairing pairing...

  • Page 145: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 General Information VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Command System Operation RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: The Uconnect Voice Command system allows •...
  • Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pressing the Voice Command button while the WARNING! system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or Any voice commanded system should be used only change commands.

  • Page 147: Commands

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice Com- Main Menu mand button and say “Help” or “Main Menu”. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the Commands main menu.
  • Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Previous Station” (to select the previous station) Radio AM (Or Radio Long Wave Or Radio Medium Wave — If Equipped) • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In •...
  • Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) • “Previous Track” (to play the previous track) • “Play” (to play a Artist Name, Playlist Name, Album Disc Mode Name, Track Name, etc.) To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”.
  • Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Memo Mode – “Delete” (to delete a memo) • “Delete All” (to delete all memos) To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: Setup •...

  • Page 151: Voice Training

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • “Language Spanish” 2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by Uconnect Voice. For best results, the Voice Training • “Tutorial” session should be completed when the vehicle is • “Voice Training” parked, engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan switched off.

  • Page 152: Power Seats

    150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
  • Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar sup- port. Pushing upward or downward on the switch will The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull raise and lower the position of the support.

  • Page 154: Heated Seats - If Equipped

    152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Do not place any article under a power seat or Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to control which could cause a collision and serious the seat controls.

  • Page 155: Manual Forward Or Rearward Adjustment

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. WARNING! Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF.

  • Page 156: Manual Front Seatback Recline

    154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE rearward. Release the bar once the seat is in the desired position. Using body pressure, move forward and rear- ward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched. WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.

  • Page 157: Passenger Seat Easy Entry

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Passenger Seat Easy Entry On the passenger seat, pull forward on the lever located on the side of the seatback in order to dump the seatback and slide the seat forward. You can also temporarily remove the seat belt from the guide loop on the seat and allow the seat belt to retract out of the way.

  • Page 158: Head Restraints

    156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Head Restraints Active Head Restraints — Front Seats Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact. Active Head Restraints (AHR).
  • Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head NOTE: The head restraints should only be removed by restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- downward on the head restraint.

  • Page 160: Folding Rear Seat

    158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area. Pull on the loops located on the upper part of the rear seatback to fold down either or both seatbacks.

  • Page 161: To Open And Close The Hood

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 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 sta- bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp- erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
  • Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety CAUTION! catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.

  • Page 163: Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 LIGHTS Headlights And Parking Lights The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights and fog lights.

  • Page 164: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped

    162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlights — If Equipped addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels.

  • Page 165: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will If vehicle is equipped with High Intensity Discharge turn off in the normal manner. (HID) headlights, the front turn signal lamps provide the DRL function.

  • Page 166: Fog Lights - If Equipped

    164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lights — If Equipped The front fog light switch is built into the head- light switch. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and press the headlight switch.

  • Page 167: Multifunction Lever

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights. The on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show multifunction lever is located on the left side of the proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.

  • Page 168: Lane Change Assist

    166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Change Assist Map/Reading Lights Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash overhead console.

  • Page 169: Interior Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 open. This includes the glove box light, but not the trunk light. To restore interior light operation, either place the ignition in the RUN position or cycle the light switch. Dimmer Control The dimmer control is located to the right of the head- light switch.

  • Page 170: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Light Defeat (OFF) Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom off position. The interior lights will remain off when the doors are open. Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent. This feature brightens all text displays such as the odometer, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on.

  • Page 171: Intermittent Wiper System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Mist Feature CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever downward to the Mist Turn the windshield wipers off when driving position to activate a single wipe cycle to clear off road through an automatic car wash. Damage to the wind- mist or spray from a passing vehicle.

  • Page 172: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)

    170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper Headlights On With Wipers (Available With control is in the delay range, the wipers will operate for Automatic Headlights Only) three wipe cycles after releasing the multifunction lever When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on and then resume the intermittent interval previously approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on...

  • Page 173: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the This feature allows you to tilt the steering column steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To upward or downward.

  • Page 174: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped

    172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate. The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start wheel has only one temperature setting.

  • Page 175: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the WARNING! right side of the steering wheel. • 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 conditions must exercise care when using the steering wheel heater.

  • Page 176: To Activate

    174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on the same time.

  • Page 177: To Deactivate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 To Deactivate Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 mph (1.6 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL the button results in an increase of 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

  • Page 178: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped

    176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the vehicle set speed. The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.

  • Page 179: Parksense Sensors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 ParkSense Sensors audible warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle. The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is ParkSense Display within the sensors’...
  • Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Park Assist System Off Slow Tone The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
  • Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 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 182: Enabling/Disabling Parksense

    180 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 183: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Instrument Panel” for further information. When the PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message for as long as the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system is vehicle is in REVERSE. Under this condition, ParkSense disabled, the EVIC will display the “PARK ASSIST SYS- will not operate.

  • Page 184: Parksense System Usage Precautions

    182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ParkSense , when on, will MUTE the radio when it is ParkSense System Usage Precautions sounding a tone. NOTE: • Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care not • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, to scratch or damage them.
  • Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 • On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense WARNING! should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered • Drivers must be careful when backing up even or open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE. A lowered tailgate could provide a false indication that when using the Rear Park Assist system.

  • Page 186: Overhead Console

    184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE WARNING! (Continued) The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights • Before using the Rear Park Assist system, it is and sunglass storage. Universal Garage Door Opener strongly recommended that the ball mount and (HomeLink ) button and a power sunroof switch may hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve- also be included, if equipped.

  • Page 187: Courtesy/Reading Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Courtesy/Reading Lights GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED At the forward end of the overhead console are two HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters courtesy/reading lights. that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems.

  • Page 188: Before You Begin Programming Homelink

    186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The HomeLink buttons that are located in the overhead Before You Begin Programming HomeLink console designate the three different HomeLink chan- Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage nels. before you begin programming.

  • Page 189: Programming A Rolling Code

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons. • If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
  • Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 5. At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to locate the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. This can program.

  • Page 191: Programming A Non-Rolling Code

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 erase the channels.

  • Page 192: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

    190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button. Canadian/Gate Operator Programming The EVIC will display “CHANNEL # TRANSMIT”. If For programming transmitters in Canada/United States the garage door opener/device activates, program- that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after ming is complete.
  • Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for button while you press and release (“cycle”), your programming, plug it back in at this time. hand-held transmitter every two seconds. Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button 4.

  • Page 194: Using Homelink

    192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using HomeLink Troubleshooting Tips To operate, press and release the programmed If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the are some of the most common solutions: programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate opera- •...

  • Page 195: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 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 196: Power Sunroof - If Equipped

    194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The term IC before the certification/registration num- ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical speci- fications were met. POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console.

  • Page 197: Opening Sunroof - Express

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in second and the sunroof will open automatically from any the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the position.

  • Page 198: Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode

    196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled.

  • Page 199: Wind Buffeting

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Wind Buffeting Ignition Off Operation Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of For Vehicles Not Equipped With The Electronic Vehicle pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the Information Center (EVIC) ears.

  • Page 200: Electrical Power Outlets

    198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS CAUTION! There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) electrical power outlets • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 on this vehicle. Both of the outlets are protected by a fuse. Amps) at 12 Volts.
  • Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Front Power Outlet Center Console Power Outlet The center console power outlet is powered directly from the battery (power available at all times).
  • Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Items plugged into this power outlet may discharge the WARNING! battery and/or prevent the engine from starting. To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
  • Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw only. Do not insert any other object in the power power from the vehicle’s battery even when not in outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).

  • Page 204: Cupholders

    202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS Illuminated Front Cupholders — If Equipped The front cupholders are illuminated with LEDs. They Front Cupholders are turned on with the headlights or parking lights. Refer The front cupholders are located in the center console. to “Lights”...

  • Page 205: Console Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Rear Cupholders Sliding Console Armrest CONSOLE FEATURES Sliding Center Console Armrest The center console armrest slides forward with three detents to provide flexibility for comfort, cupholder use and shifting ease.

  • Page 206: Console Storage

    204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Console Storage The center console has a storage compartment located underneath the armrest, and also contains a 12 Volt power outlet, a molded-in coin holder (designed to hold various size coins). The center console may also be equipped with a Universal Consumer Interface (UCI).

  • Page 207: Rear Window Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear WARNING! (Continued) window defroster only when the engine is operating. should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac- CAUTION! tion, resulting in death or injury.
  • Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Display — INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..210 If Equipped ......232 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
  • Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) ▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ....259 — If Equipped ..... . .240 ▫...
  • Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 ▫ List Or Browse Mode ....271 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...277 ▫...

  • Page 212: Instrument Panel Features

    210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlets 6 — ESC OFF Switch 11 — Ignition Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Sport Button 12 — Trunk Release Button 3 — Glove Compartment 8 — Hazard Warning Switch 13 —...

  • Page 213: Instrument Cluster

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...

  • Page 214: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 4. Electronic Speed Control Indicator Light 1. Fuel Gauge This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is on. The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
  • Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 charging system is experiencing a problem. See your If the light is flashing when the engine is running, local authorized dealer to obtain service immediately. immediate service is required. In this case, you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting or engine stall, and your vehicle may require towing.
  • Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Turn Signal Indicators CAUTION! The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage when the turn signal lever is operated. your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “280“, pull over and stop the vehicle.
  • Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 on while driving, have the system inspected at an autho- engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction In- rized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant dicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC Vehicle”...
  • Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop 15. High Beam Indicator when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that This indicator will turn on when the high beam caused the ESC activation.
  • Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 17. Shift Lever Indicator — Automatic Transmission NOTE: U.S. Federal regulations require that upon trans- Only fer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the pur- chaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the driven.
  • Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 20. Brake Warning Light The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. This light monitors various brake functions, NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp including brake fluid level and parking brake cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi- application.
  • Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by 22. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the Each tire, including the spare (if provided), ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap- should be checked monthly when cold and proximately two seconds.
  • Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to...
  • Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 23. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light 24. Low Fuel Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System This light will turn on and a single chime will (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition sound when the fuel level drops to 1/8 tank.

  • Page 224: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER CAUTION! (EVIC) Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- damage to the engine control system. It also could tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the affect fuel economy and drivability.
  • Page 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 • Performance Features This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches The system allows the driver to select information by mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering following: wheel:...

  • Page 226: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays

    224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MENU ButtonPress and release the MENU button to Press and hold the SELECT button for two seconds to access the main menu, or to return to the reset features. main menu from the sub-menus. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays UP ButtonPress and release the UP button to scroll up-...
  • Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 • Door Ajar • Service TPM System (with a single chime) • Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in • ESP Off – Electronic Stability Control is deactivated motion) • Check Gascap •...

  • Page 228: Engine Oil Change Indicator System

    226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent • Braking Distance upon your personal driving style. • 1/8 Mile Unless reset, this message will continue to display each •...

  • Page 229: Trip Functions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 • Distance To Empty Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ • Trip A 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.) • Trip B 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times •...
  • Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Distance To Empty (DTE) Trip A Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is reset.

  • Page 231: Performance Features

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 To Reset The Display WARNING! (Continued) Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being limits of the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as displayed. Press and release the SELECT button once to measured by the performance pages must never be clear the resettable function being displayed.
  • Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Braking Distance 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) • 1/8 Mile When selected, this screen displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) within • 1/4 Mile 10 seconds.
  • Page 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 • Pressing the SELECT button will clear the current run Braking Distance and prepare the cluster to record a new run. When selected, this screen displays the vehicle’s braking distance and the speed at which the brake pedal was 1/8 Mile, 1/4 Mile depressed.

  • Page 234: If Equipped

    232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Pressing the SELECT button will clear the current run Digital Speedometer and display the vehicle’s best 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) run. When selected, this screen displays vehicle speed and • To clear the vehicle’s best 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) run, records top speed.

  • Page 235: Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Display

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Starting And Oper- ating” for more information. NOTE: Under certain conditions, the display may be superseded by another display of higher priority. But when the ignition switch position is changed, the display always re-appears.

  • Page 236: Compass Display

    234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Display also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic MENU Button objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the EVIC The compass readings indicate the direction turns off.
  • Page 237 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 5. Slowly complete one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message turns off. The compass will now function normally. Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North.

  • Page 238: System Warnings (Customer Information Features)

    236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tire Pressure 3. Press the UP or DOWN button until “COMPASS VARIANCE” message and the last variance zone Shows the actual tire pressure for each tire (EXCLUDING number displays in the EVIC. THE SPARE TIRE). 4.
  • Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 SELECT button while in this display to select English, Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE Espanol, or Francais. Then, as you continue, the informa- transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passen- tion will display in the selected language.
  • Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock Headlamps On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only) When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This feature When ON is selected, and the headlight switch is in the may be selected with or without the flash lights on AUTO (A) position, the headlights will turn on approxi-...
  • Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit and release the SELECT button until “0,” “30,” “60,” or When this feature is selected, the power window “90” appears. switches, radio, Uconnect phone (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and ignition-powered power out- Hill Start Assist (HSA) —...

  • Page 242: Uconnect 730N/430/430N Cd/Dvd/Hdd/Nav - If Equipped

    240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry) is removed showing the system has been deactivated. Refer to “Rear Park Assist System” in “Understanding This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s The Features Of Your Vehicle” for system function and door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter lock operating information.

  • Page 243: Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Operating Instructions (Uconnect Phone) — If UCONNECT 130 Equipped Refer to “Uconnect Phone” for further details. Uconnect 130 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio.
  • Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping, until you release it. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second TIME Button time to turn off the radio.
  • Page 245 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 5. To exit, press any button/knob, or wait five seconds. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL RW/FF control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons mid-range tones.
  • Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and exit setting tone, balance, and fade. SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.

  • Page 247: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio MP3 Audio Play ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will NOTE: show the track number, and index time in minutes and •...
  • Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button CAUTION! (Continued) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning other side is a CD) should not be used, and they can of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the cause damage to the player.

  • Page 249: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 AM/FM Button Supported Media (Disc Types) Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play.
  • Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL display the file name and folder name, and will assign Supported MP3 File Formats a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With sion as MP3 files.
  • Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) Specification quency (kHz) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more Layer 3...

  • Page 252: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

    250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once”...

  • Page 253: Uconnect 130 With Satellite Radio

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Uconnect 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping.
  • Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL another selection. Holding either button will bypass Clock Setting Procedure stations without stopping, until you release it. 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped 2.
  • Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 starting at Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS procedure, starting at Step 2. will display.
  • Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time 16-Digit Character Program Type and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Display knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between No program type or un- None the front and rear speakers.
  • Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon 16-Digit Character Program Type is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Display station with the same selected Music Type name. The Public Public Music Type function only operates when in the FM...
  • Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL con- the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the trol knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and save time change.

  • Page 259: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio MP3 Audio Play ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will NOTE: show the track number, and index time in minutes and •...
  • Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button CAUTION! (Continued) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning other side is a CD) should not be used, and they can of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the cause damage to the player.

  • Page 261: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 AM/FM Button Supported Media (Disc Types) Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play.
  • Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL display the file name and folder name, and will assign Supported MP3 File Formats a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With sion as MP3 files.
  • Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) Specification quency (kHz) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more Layer 3...

  • Page 264: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

    262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a time priority mode. single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or before writing to the disc.

  • Page 265: Operating Instructions (Uconnect Phone) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music, device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up.
  • Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Selecting Uconnect Multimedia (Satellite) Mode Number (ESN/SID) Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. A Please have the following information available when CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio calling: mode.
  • Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the remain tuned to the new channel until you make another form of short audio mutes. selection. Holding either button will bypass channels without stopping until you release it. •...
  • Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons channel with the same selected Music Type name. causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arrows.

  • Page 269: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel Buttons 1 - 6 and press and release that button. If a button is not These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations).

  • Page 270: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device

    268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Connecting an iPod or consumer electronic audio device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the iPod /MP3 control feature to control the connected device. Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port which is located in the center console or glove compart-...

  • Page 271: Using This Feature

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 NOTE: The center console will have a position where the NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis- iPodt or consumer electronic audio device cable can be charged, it may not communicate with the iPod /USB/ routed through without damaging the cable when clos- MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained.

  • Page 272: Controlling The Ipod Or External Usb Device Using Radio Buttons

    270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while Controlling The iPod Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons playing a track, skips to the next track or press the VR button and say Next Track . To get into the iPod /USB/MP3 control mode and access •...

  • Page 273: List Or Browse Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 • Use the << SEEK and SEEK>> buttons to jump to the next song. To stop SCAN mode and start playing the previous or next track. Pressing the SEEK>> button desired track, when it is playing the track, press the during play mode will jump to the next track in the SCAN button again.
  • Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • TUNE control knob: The TUNE control knob functions • Preset 1 – Playlists in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio • Preset 2 – Artists device or external USB device. •...

  • Page 275: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 track in that list. Not all iPod or external USB device WARNING! sub-menu levels are available on this system. Do not plug in or remove the iPod or external USB • MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is device while driving.

  • Page 276: Harman Kardon Logic7 High

    274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL device first, then it will get streamed to the Uconnect Previous Track phone system. Seven devices can be paired to the Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on Uconnect phone system, but just one can be selected the radio and say “Previous Track”...
  • Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 proprietary amplifier and speaker technologies deliver- AUX input; and is activated through the Electronic ing substantial increases in component and system effi- Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Driver- ciency levels. Selectable Surround Sound (DSS)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”...

  • Page 278: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped

    276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a EQUIPPED pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker The remote sound system controls are located on the rear switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom surface of the steering wheel.

  • Page 279: Cd Player

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 The button located in the center of the left-hand control CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following grammed in the radio preset pushbutton. precautions: CD Player 1.

  • Page 280: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones

    278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- CLIMATE CONTROLS lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) The Automatic Temperature Control system automati- oversized, or have protection encoding.

  • Page 281: Automatic Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 Automatic Operation You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting Operation of the system is quite simple. the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the Turn the Mode Control knob (right knob) and the Blower system completely and closes the outside air intake.

  • Page 282: Blower Control

    280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than Manual Operation expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located This system offers a full complement of manual override in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, insects.
  • Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281...
  • Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (right knob) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and •...
  • Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. only. When the air conditioning is •...

  • Page 286: Operating Tips

    284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air suggested control settings for various weather condi- conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the tions.
  • Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 Side Window Demisters A/C Air Filter A side window demister outlet is located at each end of The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from the instrument panel. These non-adjustable outlets direct entering the cabin. The filter acts on air coming from air toward the side windows when the system is in the outside the vehicle and recirculated air within the pas- FLOOR, MIX, or DEFROST mode.
  • Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions while in Manual Override...

  • Page 289: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....291 MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . .300 ▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ..291 ▫...
  • Page 290 288 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ..323 AUTOSTICK ......313 ▫...
  • Page 291 STARTING AND OPERATING 289 ▫ Tire Markings ......338 ▫ Life Of Tire ......354 ▫...
  • Page 292 290 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ....367 ▫ Vehicle Certification Label ....373 ▫...

  • Page 293: Starting Procedures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 291 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children), and do not present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-...

  • Page 294: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped

    292 STARTING AND OPERATING Press the clutch pedal fully to the floor, and turn the Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ignition switch to the START position and release when The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 15 position before you can start the engine.

  • Page 295: Keyless Enter-N-Go™ - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 293 Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start) Keyless Enter-N-Go™ – If Equipped This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm switch with the push of a button, as engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the long as the ENGINE START/STOP accelerator pedal.

  • Page 296: Normal Starting

    294 STARTING AND OPERATING Removing The Button 3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will 1. The ENGINE START/STOP button can be removed disengage automatically after 10 seconds. from the ignition switch for key fob use.
  • Page 297 STARTING AND OPERATING 295 3. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to 3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/ the engine starting, release the button. STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine will shut off.
  • Page 298 296 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the ignition switch is left in the RUN position, the To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button – Manual Transmission Only system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity if the vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h) and 1.

  • Page 299: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 297 • Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position: If Engine Fails To Start • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to WARNING! change the ignition switch to the ACC position (EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE ACCESSORY”), •...
  • Page 300 298 STARTING AND OPERATING disengage. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal WARNING! (Continued) and the brake pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster the “Normal Starting” procedure. cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE battery or the battery in another vehicle.

  • Page 301: After Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 299 Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using Fob With CAUTION! Integrated Key) To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec- If the engine fails to start after you have followed the onds before trying again. “Normal Starting”...

  • Page 302: Manual Transmission - If Equipped

    300 STARTING AND OPERATING The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on WARNING! (Continued) the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that brake fully applied. The parking brake should al- is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power ways be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle, Module.
  • Page 303 STARTING AND OPERATING 301 CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not rest your hand on the shift lever while driving, as this may result in transmission synchro- nizer damage. • Do not attempt to shift the transmission if the rear wheels are spinning due to loss of traction. Dam- age to the transmission may occur.
  • Page 304 302 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting CAUTION! Fully press the clutch pedal and lift your foot off the Always make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop accelerator pedal before shifting gears. As you release the before shifting into REVERSE. Failure to do so may clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 305 STARTING AND OPERATING 303 Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively first gear to fourth gear. After you shift the transmission steady speeds) may result in increased fuel economy. to fourth gear, you can press the clutch in and shift to another forward gear.

  • Page 306: Automatic Transmission

    304 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle • If you skip more than one gear while downshifting has come to a complete stop and the engine is at or downshift at too high an engine speed, you idle speed.
  • Page 307 STARTING AND OPERATING 305 WARNING! 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 308: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    306 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift • Children should be warned not to touch the park- Interlock system (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK ing brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. Do not unless the brakes are applied.

  • Page 309: Gear Ranges

    STARTING AND OPERATING 307 vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers). Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when moving the shift lever between these gears.
  • Page 310 308 STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission gear engagement may be delayed after move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added precau- restarting the engine if the key is not cycled to the tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill LOCK/OFF position first.
  • Page 311 STARTING AND OPERATING 309 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, idle speed.
  • Page 312 310 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi- be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a tion to the ON/RUN position, and also press the number of reasons.
  • Page 313 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever WARNING! (Continued) will not move out of PARK. practices that limit your response to changing traffic REVERSE or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision.
  • Page 314 312 STARTING AND OPERATING automatically upshifts through underdrive first, second, Transmission Limp Home Mode and third gears, direct fourth gear and overdrive fifth Transmission function is monitored electronically for gear. The DRIVE position provides optimum driving abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could characteristics under all normal operating conditions.

  • Page 315: Autostick

    STARTING AND OPERATING 313 3. Turn the engine OFF. Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronically 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. controlled Overdrive (fifth gear). The transmission will 5. Restart the engine. automatically shift into Overdrive if the following con- ditions are present: 6.
  • Page 316 314 STARTING AND OPERATING This system can also provide you with more control Operation during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the mountain driving, and many other situations. transmission will operate automatically, shifting between the five available gears.
  • Page 317 STARTING AND OPERATING 315 • If AutoStick is engaged while in DRIVE mode, the • You can start out, from a stop, in first or second gear. transmission will automatically shift up when maxi- Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow starting in second mum engine speed is reached.

  • Page 318: Sport Mode

    316 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury. SPORT MODE This vehicle is equipped with an electronic controlled dampening system.

  • Page 319: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    STARTING AND OPERATING 317 less aggressive shifting. The system will return to OFF display in the instrument cluster. The system will when the ignition switch is cycled from RUN to OFF to return to SPORT mode when the ignition switch is RUN, if this mode is selected.

  • Page 320: Traction

    318 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. WARNING! 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. visible. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear 4.

  • Page 321: Flowing/Rising Water

    STARTING AND OPERATING 319 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) water. Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can • Due to lower ground clearance, driving your ve- carry your vehicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this hicle up steep driveways, approach ramps or near warning may result in injuries that are serious or parking blocks may cause damage to the front fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.
  • Page 322 320 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Determine the condition of the road or the path • Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can that is under water and if there are any obstacles in cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious the way before driving through the standing water.

  • Page 323: Power Steering

    STARTING AND OPERATING 321 NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel • Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can travel are considered normal and do not indicate that cause it to lock up and stall out, and leave you there is a problem with the power steering system.

  • Page 324: Fuel Saver Technology - If Equipped

    322 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE CAUTION! Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering PARK or REVERSE (manual transmission only) position.

  • Page 325: Manual Transmission - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 323 When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK.
  • Page 326 324 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- ment and possible injury or damage. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.

  • Page 327: Brake System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 325 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the in a location accessible to children), and do not parking brake released, a brake system malfunction leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N- is indicated.

  • Page 328: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    326 STARTING AND OPERATING In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for related motor noises. These noises are the system per- example, repeated brake applications with the engine forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS system OFF) the brakes will still function.
  • Page 329 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 These are all normal characteristics of ABS. WARNING! (Continued) • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent WARNING! the natural laws of physics from acting on the • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains so- vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering phisticated electronic equipment that may be sus- efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of ceptible to interference caused by improperly in-...

  • Page 330: Electronic Brake Control System

    328 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the bulb repaired as soon as possible. The “Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light” monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System. The If both the “Brake Warning Light”...

  • Page 331: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 329 An additional electronic brake control feature called Hill WARNING! (Continued) Start Assist (HSA) is standard on manual transmission ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those re- models. sulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning.

  • Page 332: Brake Assist System (Bas)

    330 STARTING AND OPERATING brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. is released, the BAS is deactivated. This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in the “Partial Off”...
  • Page 333 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 the level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short WARNING! period of time after the driver takes their foot off of the brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than during this short period of time, the system will release 8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill.
  • Page 334 332 STARTING AND OPERATING For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the 7. Press the “ESC Off” switch (located in the lower following steps: switch bank below the climate controls) four times within 20 seconds. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction NOTE: You must complete Steps 1 through 8 within Indicator Light”...

  • Page 335: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 333 • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than Electronic Stability Control (ESC) appropriate for the steering wheel position. This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESC WARNING! corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel.
  • Page 336 334 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes The “ESC Off” switch is located in the switch bank near the bottom center of the instrument panel. To enter the The ESC system has three available operating modes: “Partial Off” mode, momentarily press the “ESC Off” ESC On switch and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
  • Page 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 release the TRIP ODOMETER button located on the WARNING! instrument cluster to clear this message. The “ESC OFF” message may appear in the Electronic Vehicle Informa- When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESC, tion Center (EVIC).

  • Page 338: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light

    336 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When the ESC is switched OFF, a feature of the ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And system remains active. This feature controls wheel spin ESC OFF Indicator Light across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential. If one wheel on an axle is spinning faster than the other, The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel...

  • Page 339: Synchronizing Esc

    STARTING AND OPERATING 337 The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as that caused the ESC activation. the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...

  • Page 340: Tire Safety Information

    338 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design Tire Markings standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
  • Page 341 STARTING AND OPERATING 339 • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design stan- spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: T145/ dards and it begins with the tire diameter molded into 80D18 103M.
  • Page 342 340 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...

  • Page 343: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 341 Tire Identification Number (TIN) the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on the The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard side of however, the date code may only be on one side.

  • Page 344: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    342 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.

  • Page 345: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    STARTING AND OPERATING 343 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Tire Placard Location...
  • Page 346 344 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle.
  • Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or “XXX”...
  • Page 348 346 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
  • Page 349 STARTING AND OPERATING 347...

  • Page 350: Tires - General Information

    348 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.

  • Page 351: Tire Inflation Pressures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle driver’s side “B” Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the door.
  • Page 352 350 STARTING AND OPERATING Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), “cold tire inflation pressure.” Cold tire inflation pressure which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not outside temperature condition.

  • Page 353: Radial Ply Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 351 Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in WARNING! the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your All Season Tires –...

  • Page 354: Snow Tires

    352 STARTING AND OPERATING sidewall. Use summer tires only in sets of four; failure to While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be your vehicle.

  • Page 355: Tread Wear Indicators

    STARTING AND OPERATING 353 WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 seconds continu- ously when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.

  • Page 356: Life Of Tire

    354 STARTING AND OPERATING Life Of Tire WARNING! (Continued) The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying You could lose control and have a collision resulting factors including, but not limited to: in serious injury or death. • Driving style Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little •...
  • Page 357 STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety WARNING! Information section of this manual for more information • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire. that specified for your vehicle.

  • Page 358: Tire Chains

    356 STARTING AND OPERATING • Install on Rear Tires Only. WARNING! (Continued) • Due to limited clearance, the Security Chain Company • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having (SCC) Super Z6 low profile traction device or equiva- adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire lent is recommended on P215/65R17, P225/60R18 or failure and loss of vehicle control.

  • Page 359: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    STARTING AND OPERATING 357 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the tions on the method of installation, operating following precautions: speed, and conditions for use. Always use the •...

  • Page 360: Tire Rotation - Same Tire Size On Front And Rear Axle

    358 STARTING AND OPERATING tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Remember, more frequent rota- tion is permissible if desired.

  • Page 361: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 359 The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (6.9 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure.
  • Page 362 360 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire For example, your vehicle may have a recommended pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended of 30 psi (207 kPa).
  • Page 363 STARTING AND OPERATING 361 NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and or condition.

  • Page 364: Premium System

    362 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, • Various TPMS messages, which display in the Elec- and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and the tire. • TPM Telltale Light Premium System Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless...
  • Page 365 STARTING AND OPERATING 363 will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. Service TPMS Warning If a system fault is detected, the “TPM Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
  • Page 366 364 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors. 2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals. 3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
  • Page 367 STARTING AND OPERATING 365 position. The system still needs to be serviced as long as 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message is displayed. 15 mph (24 km/h), the “TPM Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.

  • Page 368: General Information

    366 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and The TPM sensors are regulated under one of the follow- reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, ing licenses: the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the United States MRXC4W4MA4 “TPM Telltale Light”...

  • Page 369: Reformulated Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 367 as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi- The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will provide ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel before considering service for the vehicle.

  • Page 370: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

    368 STARTING AND OPERATING Problems that result from using gasoline containing To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% Ethanol E-85 perform the following: are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may •...

  • Page 371: Materials Added To Fuel

    STARTING AND OPERATING 369 of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, Fuel System Cautions therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to CAUTION! look for gasoline without MMT in Canada, because MMT Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the performance:...

  • Page 372: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    370 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being WARNING! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Most of these products contain high concentrations Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon of methanol.

  • Page 373: Adding Fuel

    STARTING AND OPERATING 371 WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the...
  • Page 374 372 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! • Damage to the fuel system or emissions control • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the system could result from using an improper fuel vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is tank filler tube cap (gas cap).

  • Page 375: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    STARTING AND OPERATING 373 • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank VEHICLE LOADING is full. The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on the “Vehicle Certification Label.” This information Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message should be used for passenger and luggage loading as If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel indicated.

  • Page 376: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)

    374 STARTING AND OPERATING • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear WARNING! • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is • Type of Vehicle important that you do not exceed the maximum front • Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) or rear GAWR.

  • Page 377: Loading

    STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle NOTE: Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” affixed separately. It is important that you distribute the load to the rear of the driver’s door for your vehicle’s GVWR evenly over the front and rear axles.

  • Page 378: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    376 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Wheels OFF The Towing Condition Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Ground • Transmission in Flat Tow None NEUTRAL NOT ALLOWED • 65 mph (105 km/h) maximum speed Dolly Tow Front Not Recommended...
  • Page 379 STARTING AND OPERATING 377 Automatic Transmission — If Equipped Manual Transmission — If Equipped Recreational towing (with rear wheels on the ground) is Vehicles with a manual transmission may be flat towed NOT ALLOWED. The only acceptable method for tow- (with all four wheels on the ground) under the following ing this vehicle (behind another vehicle) is on a vehicle conditions:...
  • Page 380 378 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe engine and/or transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not cov- ered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

  • Page 381: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ....392 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...380 ▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ....394 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .

  • Page 382: Hazard Warning Flashers

    380 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery. The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the switch bank near the bottom center of the instrument IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS panel.

  • Page 383: Tirefit Kit

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 381 • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum WARNING! heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a You or others can be badly burned by hot engine supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.

  • Page 384: Tirefit Storage

    382 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT Storage TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation The TIREFIT kit is located in the trunk. TIREFIT Components TIREFIT Location 1. Sealant Bottle 2. Deflation Button 3. Pressure Gauge...
  • Page 385 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 383 4. Power Button Selecting Sealant Mode 5. Mode Select Knob Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to this position to inject the TIREFIT Sealant 6. Sealant Hose (Clear) and to inflate the tire. Use the Sealant 7.

  • Page 386: Tirefit Usage Precautions

    384 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem TIREFIT Usage Precautions on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the • Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant TIREFIT kit. Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the •...
  • Page 387 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 385 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heat • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the source. vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the •...

  • Page 388: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit

    386 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the WARNING! (Continued) deflated tire) is in a position that is near to the ground. • TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex. In case of This will allow the TIREFIT Hoses (6) and (7) to reach an allergic reaction or rash, consult a physician the valve stem and keep the TIREFIT kit flat on the...
  • Page 389 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 387 2. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) and then remove the cap NOTE: Manual transmission vehicles must have the from the fitting at the end of the hose. parking brake engaged and the shift lever in NEUTRAL. •...
  • Page 390 388 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Connect the Power Plug (8) to a different 12 Volt quickly from approximately 70 psi (5 Bar) to the actual power outlet in your vehicle or another vehicle, if tire pressure when the Sealant Bottle (1) is empty. available.
  • Page 391 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 389 NOTE: If the tire becomes over-inflated, press the Defla- CAUTION! tion Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom- • The metal end fitting from Power Plug (8) may get mended inflation pressure before continuing. hot after use, so it should be handled carefully.
  • Page 392 390 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and WARNING! screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve stem. TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using 4.
  • Page 393 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 391 2. Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem, (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement: reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color). Volt outlet.

  • Page 394: Jump-Starting Procedures

    392 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end CAUTION! of the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump). Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater 7.
  • Page 395 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 393 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 watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.

  • Page 396: Jump-Starting Procedure

    394 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
  • Page 397 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 395 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper WARNING! cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable discharged battery.

  • Page 398: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    396 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE CAUTION! If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the transmission overheating and failure.
  • Page 399 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 397 CAUTION! WARNING! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- tween DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive- even failure, of the axle and tires.

  • Page 400: Shift Lever Override

    398 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: 1. Turn the engine OFF. 2.

  • Page 401: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 399 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF The AUTOMATIC MANUAL Ground TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION Flat Tow NONE If transmission is If transmission is operable: operable:...
  • Page 402 400 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other • Do not use sling type equipment when towing. equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 403: Automatic Transmission

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 401 Automatic Transmission CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with Failure to follow these towing methods can cause all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. severe engine or transmission damage. Damage from If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- improper towing is not covered under the New sion is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all...

  • Page 404: Manual Transmission

    402 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Manual Transmission CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with Failure to follow these towing methods can cause all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. severe engine or transmission damage. Damage from If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- improper towing is not covered under the New sion is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all...

  • Page 405: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....412 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L (392 HEMI) . . .405 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ....413 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —...
  • Page 406 404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ..431 ▫ Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, and Park/Turn Lamp — Models with High Intensity ▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ..431 Discharge (HID) Headlamps —...

  • Page 407: Engine Compartment - 6.4L (392 Hemi)

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L (392 HEMI) 1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 4 —...

  • Page 408: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and drivability.

  • Page 409: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 Trip Odometer button to turn off the message. If the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II problem continues, the message will appear the next time system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the vehicle is started.

  • Page 410: Replacement Parts

    408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced •...

  • Page 411: Maintenance Procedures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 available which include detailed service information for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before The pages that follow contain the required maintenance attempting any procedure yourself. services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle.

  • Page 412: Engine Oil

    410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids engine after it has sat overnight. that protect the performance and durability of your Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-...
  • Page 413 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in- Engine Oil Viscosity tervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, SAE 0W-40 Full Synthetic engine oil is preferred for use whichever occurs first. in all operating temperatures. Engine Oil Selection The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended For best performance and maximum protection under all...

  • Page 414: Engine Oil Filter

    412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high performance may be impaired by supplemental addi- quality filters should be used to assure most efficient tives. service. MOPAR engine oil filters are a high quality oil filter and are recommended.

  • Page 415: Maintenance-Free Battery

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom- mended.
  • Page 416 414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.

  • Page 417: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- at the start of each warm season. This service should tioning system.
  • Page 418 416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealer or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment. NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system sealers, stop leak products, seal conditioners, compressor oil, and refrigerants.
  • Page 419 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 Filter Access Cover A/C Air Filter 3. Remove the used filter. 5. Close the filter access cover. 4. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper direction of airflow, which is toward the rear of the maintenance intervals.

  • Page 420: Body Lubrication

    418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Body Lubrication Windshield Wiper Blades Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- mild nonabrasive cleaner.

  • Page 421: Adding Washer Fluid

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gal (4 l) of washer fluid when the message “Low Washer Fluid” appears in The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). front of the engine compartment.
  • Page 422 420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex- WARNING! (Continued) haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- • A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams over materials that can burn.
  • Page 423 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control CAUTION! (Continued) systems can result in civil penalties being assessed • Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your against you. vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning In the event of engine malfunction, particularly engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe...

  • Page 424: Cooling System

    422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires WARNING! (Continued) disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic • You or others can be badly burned by hot engine testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
  • Page 425 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub- Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a leaks.
  • Page 426 424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
  • Page 427 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 period, it is important that you use the same engine Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of your vehicle. tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where Please review these recommendations for using Organic the vehicle is operated.
  • Page 428 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
  • Page 429 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in When additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti- not overfill.

  • Page 430: Brake System

    428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter WARNING! (Continued) operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may possible brake damage. You would not have your full result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) braking capacity in an emergency.
  • Page 431 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require- WARNING! ments described on the brake fluid reservoir. With disc • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear.

  • Page 432: Clutch Hydraulic System (Manual Transmission) - If Equipped

    430 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 433: Manual Transmission - If Equipped

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 Manual Transmission – If Equipped Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Fluid Level Check Selection Of Lubricant Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on the left It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to side of the transmission.
  • Page 434 432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for nents.

  • Page 435: Rear Axle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 level checked. Operating the vehicle with an improper Rear Axle fluid level can cause severe transmission damage. Fluid Level Check Checking the fluid level while the vehicle is on level CAUTION! ground will improve the accuracy of the fluid level If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- reading.

  • Page 436: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
  • Page 437 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- Special Care lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and Tar Remover to remove. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
  • Page 438 436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, CAUTION! de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These •...
  • Page 439 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth, or MOPAR Satin Select or equivalent. Do not use cloth and remove the stain.
  • Page 440 438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces WARNING! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or any commercial Many are potentially flammable, and if used in household-type glass cleaner.

  • Page 441: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 1. Clean with a wet soft rag or micro-fiber towel. A mild Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the soap solution may be used, but do not use high buckles do not work properly. alcohol content or abrasive cleaners.
  • Page 442 440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • When installing the integrated power module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the integrated power mod- ule and possibly result in an electrical system failure.
  • Page 443 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Washer Motor — 30 Amp Starter Blue Green — 25 Amp Powertrain Control — — — Natural Module (PCM) 30 Amp —...

  • Page 444: Rear Power Distribution Center

    442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Power Distribution Center Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse There is also a power distribution center located in the Fuse trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center contains fuses and relays. 50 Amp —...
  • Page 445 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 Cavity Car- Mini- Description CAUTION! tridge Fuse • When installing the power distribution center Fuse cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly 60 Amp — Ignition Off Draw positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may Yellow (IOD) allow water to get into the power distribution...
  • Page 446 444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — — — — 15 Amp Diagnostic Link Con- Blue nector (DLC)/ 40 Amp — Integrated Power Wireless Control Green Module (IPM) Module (WCM)/ 30 Amp —...
  • Page 447 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp AC Heater Control/ — — — Cluster/Security — — — Module – If — — — Equipped — — —...
  • Page 448 446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — 5 Amp Cluster/Electronic — 5 Amp Antenna Module – If Orange Stability Program Orange Equipped/Power (ESP)/Powertrain Mirrors Control Module — 25 Amp Hands-Free Phone –...

  • Page 449: Vehicle Storage

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 is fused by the 25 Amp circuit breaker in cavity 12. The door Cavity Car- Mini- Description modules, the driver power window switch, and the passen- tridge Fuse ger power window switch are fused by the 25 Amp circuit Fuse breaker in cavity 13.

  • Page 450: Replacement Bulbs

    448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS Bulb Number All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass Shift Indicator Lamp JKLE14140 cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved Optional Door Map LED (Serviced at and should not be used for replacement. Pocket/Cupholder Authorized Dealer) For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for...

  • Page 451: Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, and Bulb Number Park/Turn Lamp — Models with High Intensity Tail Lamp 3057K Discharge (HID) Headlamps — If Equipped Tail/Stop/Turn Lamp 3057K HID Headlamps Rear Side Marker The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube. Backup Lamp High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the Center High-Mount Stop...

  • Page 452: Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp

    450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, 2. Rotate the bulb’s socket counterclockwise, and remove when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to the bulb and socket assembly from the housing. the lamps. This diminishes and becomes more white after 3.
  • Page 453 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 3. Remove the fasteners from the back of the tail lamp 4. Pull back the trunk liner. assembly. 5. Remove the remaining fasteners from the back of the tail lamp assembly.
  • Page 454 452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Pull the tail lamp assembly clear from the vehicle to 9. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun- access the bulbs. terclockwise to remove it from the tail lamp assembly. 10. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb.

  • Page 455: Center Tail/Backup Lamp

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 Center Tail/Backup Lamp See your authorized dealer for bulb replacement. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The CHMSL uses LED lamps that are not serviceable separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly, see your authorized dealer. 14.

  • Page 456: License Lamp

    454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE License Lamp 1. Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 1 — License Lamp Bulb 2 —...

  • Page 457: Fluid Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 6.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 6.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/ 15 Quarts 14.4 Liters 150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)

  • Page 458: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operat- ing conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SM or SM/CF.

  • Page 459: Chassis

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Manual Transmission – If We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Equipped Automatic Transmission – If We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Equipped Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used.
  • Page 461 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ...462 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .460...
  • Page 462 460 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser- The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this vice is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle manual must be done at the times or mileages specified serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best (805 km).
  • Page 463 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 461 • Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a as required. scheduled oil change is performed by someone other •...
  • Page 464 462 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
  • Page 465 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 463 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 466 464 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 467 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 465 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 468 466 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Ser- vice Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature, Authorized Service Center...
  • Page 469 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 467 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). ❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary. ❏...
  • Page 470 468 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 471 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 469 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 472 470 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 473 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 471 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 474 472 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 475 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 473 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 114 Months Maintenance Ser- vice Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature, Authorized Service Center...
  • Page 476 474 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). ❏...
  • Page 477 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 475 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service 126 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 478 476 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 138 Months Maintenance Ser- vice Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature, Authorized Service Center...
  • Page 479 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 477 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). ❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary. ❏...
  • Page 480 478 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or 150 Months Maintenance Ser- vice Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 150,000 miles (250 000 km) or 120 months whichever comes first.
  • Page 481 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 479 * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.

  • Page 483: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .483 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
  • Page 484 482 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .489 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....489 ▫...

  • Page 485: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 483 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 486: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center

    484 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.

  • Page 487: In Mexico Contact

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 485 In Mexico contact: Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.

  • Page 488: Warranty Information

    486 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service WARNING! contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain manufacturer’s service contract.

  • Page 489: Mopar Parts

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 487 MOPAR PARTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety operating at its best.

  • Page 490: Publication Order Forms

    488 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix cepted.
  • Page 491 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 489 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled condi- • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) tions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
  • Page 492 490 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- WARNING! sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not WARNING! include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or...
  • Page 493 INDEX...
  • Page 494 492 INDEX About Your Brakes ......322 Alarm Light ......219 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
  • Page 495 INDEX 493 Automatic Transmission ....306 Brake Control System, Electronic ....328 Adding Fluid .
  • Page 496 494 INDEX Caps, Filler Climate Control ......278 Fuel ....... .371 Clock .
  • Page 497 INDEX 495 Coolant Level ......422 Defroster, Rear Window.....205 Disposal of Used Coolant .
  • Page 498 496 INDEX Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ..442 Compartment ......405 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..173 Coolant (Antifreeze) .
  • Page 499 INDEX 497 Ethanol ....... .367 Fluid, Brake ......457 Event Data Recorder .
  • Page 500 498 INDEX Gauge .......212 Tachometer ......212 Materials Added .
  • Page 501 INDEX 499 Lights On Reminder .....163 Illuminated Entry ......22 On With Wipers .
  • Page 502 500 INDEX Key, Programming ......19 Anti-Lock ......221 Key, Replacement .
  • Page 503 INDEX 501 Headlight Switch ..... . .161 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ....219 High Beam .
  • Page 504 502 INDEX Lubrication, Body ......418 Heated ......111 Outside .
  • Page 505 INDEX 503 Change Interval ......410 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ... . .4 Checking .
  • Page 506 504 INDEX Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..198 Rear Window Defroster .....205 Seats .
  • Page 507 INDEX 505 Reporting Safety Defects ....487 Child Restraint ......74 Restraint, Head.
  • Page 508 506 INDEX Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....456 Side Airbag ......67 Selection of Oil .
  • Page 509 INDEX 507 Starting and Operating .....291 System, Remote Starting .....29 Starting Procedures .
  • Page 510 508 INDEX Inflation Pressures ..... .349 Recreational ......376 Life of Tires .
  • Page 511 INDEX 509 Turn Signals ......165 Voice Recognition System (VR) ....143 UCI Connector .
  • Page 512 510 INDEX Windows ....... .40 Windshield Wiper Blades ....418 Power .
  • Page 513 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
  • Page 514 Chrysler Group LLC 13D492-126-AC Printed in U.S.A. 3rd Edition...

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