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Grand Cherokee 2 0 1 4 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
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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 features and equipment that are either standard or the name Chrysler Canada Inc.
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will improve with experience. When driving off-road or Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics.
INTRODUCTION 5 NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. control.
6 INTRODUCTION Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pro- HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL vided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing contains the information you desire.
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identifi- This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- cation number and optional equipment. erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury.
INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .14 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ......19 ▫...
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ...26 WINDOWS ......40 ▫...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Energy Management Feature ....60 ▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ..73 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ....60 ▫...
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ON/RUN.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 The emergency key is also for locking the glove box. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet park- ing. To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key WARNING! into the lock cylinders with either side up. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Ignition Or Accessory On Message Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or •...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 The system uses a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry WARNING! (Continued) (RKE) transmitter, a Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) and a • Do not leave children or animals inside parked RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. vehicles in hot weather.
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 aftermarket remote starting systems. lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting tended.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer Sys- REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED tem serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer. This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- Customer Key Programming niently from outside the vehicle while still...
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Use Remote Start WARNING! All of the following conditions must be met before the • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or engine will remote start: confined area.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low NOTE: • Remote Start Aborted — System Fault • If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start will automatically lock the doors. • Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset •...
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The NOTE: “Remote Start Active — Push Start Button” will Vehicle display in the EVIC until you press the start button. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” for Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or further information.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED Rearming The System This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors, If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to liftgate, and ignition for unauthorized operation. When disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the the alarm is activated, the interior switches for door horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals...
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the To Disarm The System vehicle: The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of • Press LOCK on the interior power door lock switch the following methods: with the driver and/or passenger door open.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone Tamper Alert enters the vehicle through the liftgate and opens any If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in door the alarm will sound. your absence, the horn will sound three times and the •...
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system from responding to all RKE transmit- • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- ter buttons for all RKE transmitters. tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the “Dome ON”...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Flash Lights With Remote Key Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate.
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Doors And Liftgate second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights will turn on, the park lights and turn signals Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interior ter to lock all doors and liftgate.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • Used batteries are harmful to the environment. You Programming Additional Transmitters can dispose of them either in the correct containers as Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be specified by law or by taking them to a Dealership, performed at an authorized dealer.
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves battery.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved doors, pull the door lock knob on the door trim panel by the party responsible for compliance could void the upward. If the lock knob is down when the door is user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • For personal security and safety in the event of a access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Power Door Locks If you press the door lock switch while the Key Fob is in the vehicle and the driver’s door is open, the doors will The power door lock switch is located on each front door not lock.
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34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. Child-Protection Door Lock Function Child-Protection Door Lock Location WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the NOTE: Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually • Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll “Uconnect®”...
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36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 driver’s With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft front door handle.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters are detected out- Transmitter In Vehicle side the vehicle, the Passive Entry System automatically unlocks all vehicle doors and chirps the horn three times To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a (on the third attempt ALL doors will lock and the Passive Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside your vehicle, the...
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38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the vehicle is unlocked then the liftgate will To Lock The Liftgate open with the electronic liftgate release and no RKE With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft Transmitter is required.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: The key must be within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the handle being used to lock the vehicle. Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking NOTE: Press The Door Handle Button To Lock •...
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking. • The Passive Entry system will not operate if the RKE transmitter battery is dead.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 To open the window part way, press to the first detent WARNING! and release it when you want the window to stop. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power windows. Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
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42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To stop the window from going all the way up during the NOTE: If the window runs into any obstacle during Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly. Auto Up it will reverse direction and then go back down. Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to To close the window part way, lift the window switch to close the window.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Resetting The Auto Up Feature Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto Up: 1. Pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed.
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with EVIC, all doors will unlock when you push the electronic the rear windows open, then open the front and rear liftgate release.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas- sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. Power Liftgate —...
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46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power liftgate may also be opened or closed by the liftgate. The emergency liftgate latch release can be pressing the LIFTGATE button located on the front accessed through a snap-in cover located on the lift- overhead console, or closed by pressing the LIFTGATE gate trim panel.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures • If the electronic liftgate release is pushed while the below −22°F (−30°C) or temperatures above 150°F power liftgate is closing, the liftgate will reverse to the (65°C).
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located WARNING! on top of the front seats (integrated into the head • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous restraint) exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your •...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s and second NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage row center) include Automatic Locking Retractors inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different (ALRs), which lock the seat belt webbing into position rates of inflation based on several factors, including the by extending the belt all the way out and then adjust-...
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50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be belt properly (see section on Child Restraints) should be moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- Front Air Bags room to inflate.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- severe injuries in a collision.
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. WARNING! (Continued) Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make outside of a vehicle.
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54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. a bit on the shoulder belt.
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is Driver Center Passenger equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows First Row the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward Second Row position without pushing the release button.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will Equipped hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode. In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked.
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Energy Management Feature NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy worn snugly and positioned properly.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.
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62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 1 — Downward Movement 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 2 — Rearward Movement...
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Light remains illuminated until the respective seat belts NOTE: Although BeltAlert® has been deactivated, the are fastened. The driver should instruct all other occu- Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate pants to fasten their seat belts.
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Extender Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags. 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.
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68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC Air Bag System Components air bags are located above the side windows and their Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag covers are labeled: SRS AIRBAG.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Front and Side Impact Sensors WARNING! • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, • No objects should be placed over or near the air and Seat Track Position Sensors bag on the instrument panel, because any such Advanced Front Air Bag Features objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a...
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70 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;...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 NOTE: • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air bag deployment. • Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
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72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Always sit upright as possible with your back against the WARNING! seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right appropriate sized child restraint, infant restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the SABIC, do not stack luggage or other cargo up high child.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, Supplemen- Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- tal Driver Side Knee Air Bag, SABIC air bags, SAB air proved protection for the driver and front passenger.
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74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE hand, depending on the type and location of impact, START or ON/RUN position. If the key is in the OFF Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the Knee Air Bag may deploy in crashes with little vehicle air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 noted that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos- quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the tics also record the nature of the malfunction. Advanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation rates are possible, based on several factors, including the WARNING! collision type and severity.
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76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side air bag, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of air bags to inflate, based on the severity and type of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Supplemental collision.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 enough force to injure you if you are not belted and Enhanced Accident Response System seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if where the SABIC inflates.
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78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. functions after an event, the ignition switch must be However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! WARNING! Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, • Modifications to any part of the air bag system seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac- could cause it to fail when you need it.
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80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag You will want to have the air bags ready to system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may inflate for your protection in a collision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint were buckled/fastened; Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may •...
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is There are different sizes and types of restraints for required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. children from newborn size to the child almost large In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, enough for an adult safety belt.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 NOTE: WARNING! • For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Canadian residents should refer projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to to Transport Canada’s website for additional information: hold even an infant on your lap could become so •...
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84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Toddlers younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until air bag.
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86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height • Improper installation can lead to failure of an allowed by the child seat. infant or child restraint.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 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.
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88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Combined LATCH – Weight of the LATCH – Restraint Type Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only + Top Tether...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 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.
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90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchor / Top Tether Locations Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Child Restraint LATCH Positions 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 restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
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92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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-...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 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.
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94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Vehicles With A Center Arm Rest Tether For rearward facing infant seats secured in the center seat position with the vehicle seat belts, the rear center seat position has an armrest tether that secures the arm rest in the upward position.
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96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Raise the armrest and attach the tether hook to the To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint strap located on the front of the arm rest. 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat belt following the instructions below.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child WARNING! restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- ing position. Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly-fitted child 5.
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98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE child restraint belt path and then buckle it. Do not lock Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat the seatbelt. Remind all children in the vehicle that the Belt seat belts are not toys and that they should not play with The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are them.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle ALR / Anchor Locations...
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100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR 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 Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a child restraint, up to the recommended forward facing child restraint?
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 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.
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102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints rear-most position to make room for the child seat. Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to You may also move the front seat forward to allow attach a tether anchor.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 strap. Refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to attach a tether buckle, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn anchor.
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104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchor- ages. Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback) Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top Tether Strap...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts.
106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and The top tether anchorages are not visible until the drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result. vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas WARNING! (Continued) • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the WARNING! engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the Vehicle light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Seat Belts Defroster Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,...
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110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- been removed for cleaning.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...130 MIRRORS ......121 ▫...
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114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ 60/40 Split Rear Seat ....157 SEATS ......140 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 ▫ Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ..168 ▫ Ambient Light......175 ▫...
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116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED ....183 EQUIPPED ......190 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 ▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ..203 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ......220 ▫...
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118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ ParkSense® Display ....230 ▫ Sunglasses Bin Door ....243 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 ▫ Closing Sunroof — Express....255 ▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..258 ▫...
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120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Retractable Cargo Area Cover — CUPHOLDERS ......267 If Equipped ......275 STORAGE .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Assist Call 9-1-1 Call The rear view mirror contains an ASSIST push button 1. Press the 9-1-1 Call button on the Rearview Mirror; which automatically connects the vehicle occupants to NOTE: In case the 9-1-1 Call button is pushed in error, one of several predefined locations for immediate sup- there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 Call port:...
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124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • the vehicle brand; and 5. The 9-1-1 operator may attempt to contact appropriate emergency responders and provide them with impor- • the last known GPS coordinates of the vehicle. tant vehicle information and GPS coordinates. 4.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 9-1-1 Call System Limitations WARNING! (Continued) Vehicles sold in Canada and Mexico DO NOT have 9-1-1 • The 9-1-1 Call system is embedded into the vehi- Call system capabilities. cle’s electrical system. Do not add aftermarket electrical equipment to the vehicle’s electrical sys- 9-1-1 or other emergency line operators in Canada and tem.
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126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The vehicle’s electrical systems are not intact; WARNING! • The 9-1-1 Call system software and/or hardware are • Ignoring the Rearview Mirror light could mean you damaged during a crash; will not have 9-1-1 Call services. If the Rearview •...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 from placing an emergency call. Wireless and GPS signal Outside Mirrors reception is required for the 9-1-1 Call system to function To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors properly. to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Folding Feature If the mirror is manually folded after electrically cycled, a potential extra button push is required to get the All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either mirrors back to the home position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Power Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s side door trim panel. The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror, press the mirror select button for the mirror that you want to adjust.
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Seat Only) — If Equipped Memory Seat” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror Vehicle”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped To access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down one of The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi- the visors. tional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to block out the sun.
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- to let the driver know that the system is operational.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire...
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134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an see if an alert is necessary.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Side Monitoring Rear Monitoring Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains in speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE between the two vehicles is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate. Overtaking/Passing The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, Overtaking/Approaching berms, etc.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Stationary Objects Opposing Traffic The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes.
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Modes Of Operation With Uconnect® System — If sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Equipped system will not be able to alert the driver.
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode, present.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 WARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. •...
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142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release when the desired position has been reached. the switch when the desired position is reached. Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down CAUTION! The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull Do not place any article under a power seat or upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to will move in the direction of the switch.
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the lumbar support. Pushing upward or downward on Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward the switch will raise and lower the position of the Adjustment support. Some models may be equipped with manual front driver or passenger seats.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Recline Release the bar once you have reached the desired To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the position.
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death. Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature —...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Heated Seats — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) On some models, the front and rear seats may be • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
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148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Heated Seats With Uconnect® 5.0 — If Equipped There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently. The controls for each heater are located in the Uconnect® system screen.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 system will automatically switch to LO-level after ap- proximately 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the display will change from HI to LO, indicating the change. The LO-level setting will turn OFF automati- cally after approximately 45 minutes.
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150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE system will automatically switch to LO-level after ap- proximately 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the display will change from HI to LO, indicating the change. The LO-level setting will turn OFF automati- cally after approximately 45 minutes.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. approximately 60 minutes of continuous operation. At Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of that time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from heat in use.
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the “Driver” or “Passenger” vented seat soft-key NOTE: The engine must be running for the ventilated once to select HI-level ventilation. Press the vented seats to operate. soft-key a second time to select LO-level ventilation. Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start Press the vented soft-key a third time to shut off the seat On models that are equipped with remote start, the...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half WARNING! of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in...
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154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the downward on the head restraint.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players.
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156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! (Continued) upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are ward on the head restraint to lower it. struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and WARNING! positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily. Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a 1.
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158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Do not fold the 60% rear seat down with the left outboard or rear center seat belt buckled. • Do not fold the 40% rear seat down with the right outboard seat belt buckled. 2.
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 stabil- ity for child seats and/or passengers. An improp- erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The (1) and (2) buttons which are used to recall either DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED of two pre-programmed memory profiles. This feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Programming The Memory Feature Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ NOTE: To create a new memory profile, perform the 1. Insert the ignition key fob, and turn the ignition switch following: to the ON/RUN position. Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: Before programming your RKE transmitters you must select the “Memory To FOB” feature through the • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in Uconnect® system screen. Refer to “Customer- Program- PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a mable Features —...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 3. Once the profile has been recalled, press and release Driver One Memory Position Recall the SET (S) button on the memory switch, then press • To recall the memory settings for driver one using the and release button (1) or (2) accordingly.
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the the steering column stop moving. A delay of one second will occur before another recall can be selected. driver seat position is less than 0.9 in (22.7 mm) forward of the rear stop.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 1. Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. Safety Latch Location CAUTION! Hood Release 2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to and lift the hood.
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 NOTE: Automatic Headlights — If Equipped • Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less rotate the headlight switch to the A (AUTO) position.
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE available in the in the Uconnect® system screen. Refer to control through the use of a digital camera mounted on “Customer- Programmable Features — Uconnect® Ac- the inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle cess 8.4 Settings”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 To Activate 2. Push back on the multifunction lever once again to reactivate the system. 1. Enable the Automatic High Beams through the Uconnect® system screen. Refer to “Customer- Pro- Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped grammable Features —...
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights The Adaptive Headlight System can be turned On or Off Only using the Uconnect® System, refer to “Uconnect® Set- tings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for This feature prevents the headlights from interfering further information.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Parking Lights And Panel Lights To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. To turn off the parking lights, rotate the headlight switch back to the O (Off) position. Fog Lights —...
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights to its farthest position up until you hear a click. This feature is termed the “Parade” mode and is useful when Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front headlights are required during the day.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Lights-On Reminder NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when Front Map/Reading Lights the driver’s door is opened.
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either Courtesy Lights side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top time visibility.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Ambient Light Multifunction Lever The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- steering column. ity of the floor center console and PRNDL area.
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals Flash-To-Pass Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper operation.
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the “park” position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off, and the blades cannot return to the “park” position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the cycles, then turn off.
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the This feature senses moisture on the windshield and windshield.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 • The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly • Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind- ignition is ON, and the automatic transmission is in shield.
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The power tilt/telescoping steering column lever is located below the multifunction lever on the steering column.
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps ter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel warm your hands in cold weather.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Controls Soft-Key Heated Steering Wheel Soft-Key NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate. Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on...
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED — If Equipped” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over Vehicle”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with- set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Pressing the SET (+) button once will result in a 1 mph NOTE: Tap results of 1 mph or 1 km/h depends on (1 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of selection of US or METRIC units in the EVIC display the button results in an increase of 1 mph (1 km/h).
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in WARNING! light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes a radar Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the sensor and a forward facing camera designed to detect a system cannot maintain a constant speed.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Cannot take street, traffic, and weather condi- • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience tions into account, and may be limited upon system. It is not a substitute for active driving adverse sight distance conditions.
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Normal (fixed speed) cruise control will not react WARNING! (Continued) to preceding vehicles. Always be aware of the mode • When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; selected. when driving on roads that are winding, icy, snow- You can change the mode by using the Cruise Control covered, slippery, or have steep uphill or downhill buttons.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 NOTE: Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifica- tions to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise Control. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) You can only engage ACC if the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h).
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following conditions: • When in Four-Wheel Drive Low. • When you apply the brakes. • When the parking brake is set. • When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE- VERSE or NEUTRAL.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 WARNING! Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could acciden- tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the system off when you are not using To Set A Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the...
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • A Trailer Sway Control (TSC) event occurs. NOTE: ACC cannot be set if there is a stationary vehicle in front of your vehicle in close proximity. • The shift lever is removed from the Drive position. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 • You push the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control WARNING! ON/OFF button. The Resume function should only be used if traffic • You turn OFF the ignition. and road conditions permit. Resuming a set speed •...
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198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you use the SET - button to decelerate, if the If the SET + button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to increase in 5 mph (10 km/h) increments engine’s braking power does not slow the vehicle until the button is released.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Setting The Following Distance In ACC The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between four bars (longest), three bars (long), two bars (medium) and one bar (short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead.
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200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Distance Setting 2 Bars (Medium) Distance Setting 1 Bar (Short) To increase the distance setting, press the Distance Set- ting — Increase button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting increases by one bar (longer).
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 • The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or view of To decrease the distance setting, press the Distance Setting — Decrease button and release. Each time the the sensor. button is pressed, the distance setting decreases by one •...
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts When this occurs, you should immediately apply the that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to brakes as needed to maintain a safe distance from the maintain the set distance.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 acceleration is triggered when the driver utilizes the right While ACC with Stop is holding your vehicle at a turn signal. In this condition the ACC system will no standstill, if the driver seatbelt is unbuckled or the driver longer provide Overtake Aid on the left side until it door is opened, the ACC with Stop system will cancel determines that the vehicle has moved back to a location...
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204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ON/ The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC OFF button (located on the steering wheel) until one of activity occurs, which may include any of the following: the following displays in the EVIC: •...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Display Warnings And Maintenance vehicle has left these areas. Under rare conditions, when the radar is not tracking any vehicles or objects in its path “Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” this warning may temporarily occur.
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206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Do not remove any screws from the sensor. Doing so NOTE: could cause an ACC system malfunction or failure and • If the “ACC / FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar require a sensor realignment. Sensor”...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 obstructions, such as mud, dirt, or ice on windshield and When the condition that created limited functionality is fog on the inside of glass. In these cases, the EVIC will no longer present, the system will return to full function- display “ACC / FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front ality.
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Precautions While Driving With ACC In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection issues. In these cases, ACC may brake late or unexpect- edly. The driver needs to stay alert and may need to intervene.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 the vehicle is out of the curve the system will resume Using ACC On Hills your original Set Speed. This is a part of normal ACC When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in system functionality.
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210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Changing ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the ACC system to take action.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Stationary Object And Stationary Vehicle Example Narrow Vehicle Example General Information Stationary Objects And Vehicles FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary Classification Specifications: vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations 47 C.F.R.
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode WARNING! In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, a Normal In the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control mode, (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control mode is available for cruis- the system will not react to vehicles ahead.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 To Vary The Speed Setting continually held in the SET (-) position, the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released. Release When the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control is set, the button when the desired speed is reached, and the you can increase speed by pushing the SET (+) button.
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You press the CANCEL button. To Turn Off • The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys- The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if: tem (ESC/TCS) activates. • You push the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 visual warnings (within the EVIC), and may apply a braking but has not applied sufficient brake force, the brake jerk to warn the driver when it detects a potential system will compensate and provide additional brake frontal collision.
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The FCW system is intended for on-road use only. If When the system determines a collision with the vehicle in front of you is no longer probable, the warning the vehicle is taken off-road, the FCW system should message will be deactivated.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 The forward collision button is located on the switch Changing FCW And Active Braking Status panel below the Uconnect® display. To Change The FCW Sensitivity And Active Braking To turn the FCW system OFF, press the forward collision Settings With Uconnect®...
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218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Change The FCW Sensitivity And Active Braking 6. Press the second “FWD Collision W...” soft-key. Settings With Uconnect® 5.0 System Screen — If 7. Press the “Active Braking” On or Off soft-key. Equipped.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 NOTE: there may be a condition that limits FCW functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal • The system will retain the last setting selected by the conditions, the active braking may not be fully available. driver after ignition shut down.
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF ParkSense® can be active only when the shift lever is in EQUIPPED REVERSE. If ParkSense® is enabled at this shift lever position, the system will remain active until the vehicle The ParkSense®...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 ParkSense® Warning Display The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Customer - Programmable Features section of the Uconnect® Sys- tem. Refer to Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
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222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from a single 1/2 second tone to slow, to fast, to continuous. Slow Tone Single 1/2 Second Tone...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
224 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...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 approximately five seconds. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS” or the Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED” Instrument Panel” for further information. When the message. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system is (EVIC)”...
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you turn ParkSense® OFF, the instrument clus- If “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED” appears in the EVIC, see an authorized dealer. ter will display “PARKSENSE OFF” Furthermore, once you turn ParkSense® off, it remains off until you turn Cleaning The ParkSense®...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 • Use the ParkSense® switch to turn the ParkSense® CAUTION! system OFF if objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is unable to hitches, etc. are placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper.
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) obstacle than the rear fascia when the loudspeaker • Drivers must be careful when backing up even sounds the continuous tone. Also, the sensors when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem- behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 ParkSense® will retain the last system state (enabled or ParkSense® Sensors disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is The four ParkSense® sensors, located in the rear fascia/ changed to the ON/RUN position. bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’...
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® Warning Display The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Customer - Programmable Features section of the Uconnect® Sys- tem. Refer to Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 vehicle moves closer to the object, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from a single 1/2 second tone to slow, to fast, to continuous.
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232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than 12 in (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) (30 cm) Front Distance Greater than 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in...
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Chime Volume Settings approximately five seconds. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Front and Rear chime volume settings can be selected Instrument Panel” for further information. When the from the EVIC or Uconnect®...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 FRONT SENSORS , or the PARKSENSE UNAVAIL- Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your ABLE SERVICE REQUIRED message for five seconds. Instrument Panel” for further information. When the shift lever is moved to Reverse and the system If PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS has detected a faulted condition, the EVIC will display a or PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE FRONT SEN-...
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ParkSense®, when on, will reduce the volume of the ParkSense® System Usage Precautions radio when it is sounding a tone. NOTE: • Clean the ParkSense® sensors regularly, taking care • Ensure that the front and rear bumper are free of snow, not to scratch or damage them.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 • On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense® CAUTION! (Continued) should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using or open position. A lowered tailgate could provide a ParkSense®...
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the shift lever is put into REVERSE. The image will be WARNING! (Continued) displayed on the Navigation/Multimedia radio display • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly recom- screen along with a caution note to “check entire sur- mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- roundings”...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 When enabled, active guide lines are overlaid on the vehicle while a dashed center-line will indicate the center image to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its of the vehicle to assist with aligning to a hitch/receiver. projected backup path based on the steering wheel The following table shows the approximate distances for position.
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With CAUTION! Uconnect® 5.0 • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView® should only 1. Turn the Radio on. be used as a parking aid. The ParkView® camera is 2.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 3. Press the “Safety & Driving Assistance” soft-key. 4. Press the “Parkview Backup camera” soft-key to turn the ParkView® system ON or OFF. NOTE: A check mark will appear in the selection box to indicate the system is turned ON.
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Lights To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of pressed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 Courtesy Lights Sunglasses Bin Door The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top At the front of the console a compartment is provided for corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, press the lens a the storage of a pair of sunglasses.
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink® system.
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices gram while keeping the HomeLink®...
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, gram while keeping the HomeLink®...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 • To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, Canadian/Gate Operator Programming repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT For programming transmitters in Canada/United States erase the channels. that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after several seconds of transmission.
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250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- ming is complete and the garage door/device should gram while keeping the HomeLink®...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Canadian/ To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20 Gate Operator Programming” step 2 and follow all seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all remaining steps.
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252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Did you unplug the device for programming and WARNING! remember to plug it back in? Your motorized door or gate will open and close If you have any problems, or require assistance, please while you are programming the universal trans- call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at ceiver.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 General Information POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The power sunroof switch is located between the sun Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following visors on the overhead console.
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in object, to project through the sunroof opening.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a Pinch Protect Feature partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of held rearward again. the sunroof during Express Close operation.
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunshade Operation Sunroof Maintenance The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. the glass panel. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is Ignition OFF Operation open.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 The power shade switch is located to the right between WARNING! the sun visors on the overhead console. • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a WARNING! (Continued) partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. held rearward again. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any Closing Sunroof —...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 Opening Power Shade — Express Closing Power Shade — Express Press the shade switch rearward and release it within Press the switch forward and release it within one-half one-half second and the shade will open automatically from second and the shade will close automatically from any any position.
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Venting Sunroof — Express NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be Press and release the Vent button within one-half sec- a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled. ond and the sunroof will open to the vent position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 Sunroof Maintenance ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) power the glass panel. outlets that can be used to power cellular phones, small electronics and other low powered electrical accessories.
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262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo outlet located in the storage area of the center console. area.
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264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The rear power outlet can be switched to “bat- tery” powered all the time by switching the power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse in the fuse panel. Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 —...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron- ics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 The power inverter is designed with built-in overload CUPHOLDERS protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once located in the center console.
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers STORAGE located in the fold-down center armrest. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Rear Cupholders Glove Compartment...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the Door Storage latch and lower the glove compartment door. Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy access. Opened Glove Compartment Door Panel Storage...
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Console Features To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on the small latch located on the lid. The center console contains both an upper and a lower storage area. Storage Compartment Latches Storage Compartment...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the lower storage compartment. Lower Storage Compartment CD/DVD Player — If Equipped Lower Storage Compartment Your vehicle may have an optional CD or DVD player located in the center console.
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision. CARGO AREA FEATURES Rechargeable Flashlight The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the left side of the cargo area.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a rear sub- woofer, the passenger side cargo area will not be avail- able. Three-Press Switch Cargo Storage Bins There are four removable storage bins located in the rear Rear Storage Bin cargo area.
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274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Two additional storage bins are located under the load floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor and attach the tether hook (attached to the bottom of the load floor) to the liftgate opening. Lower Storage Bins Tether Strap...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area: 1.
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits • To help protect against personal injury, passengers described on the label attached to the left door or should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear left door center pillar.
278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to Rear Window Wiper/Washer the second detent for continuous rear wiper operation. The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the mul- Rotating the center portion upward once more tifunction lever on the left side of the steering column.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned CAUTION! OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” position. Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: Rear Window Defroster •...
280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED desired position, keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame. Once the crossbar is in the desired position, The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the retighten the with the wrench to lock the crossbar into weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof not carry any loads on the roof rack without the rack.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Battery Saver Mode/Battery Saver On INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..286 Message — If Equipped ....305 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
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284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Customer Programmable Features — ▫ Important Notes For Dual Video Screen Uconnect® 5.0 Settings ....316 System ......366 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 ▫ Climate Control Functions ....387 CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ MAINTENANCE ..379 ▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..389 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES .
288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light 1. Tachometer This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and (RPM x 1000).
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 5. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped 8. Speedometer This indicator will illuminate when the front fog Indicates vehicle speed. lights are on. 9. Selectable EVIC Information 6. Selectable EVIC Information This area of the cluster will display selectable informa- This area of the cluster will display selectable informa- tion such as compass, outside temperature, etc.
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290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Certain conditions, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate WARNING! the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced driving cycles.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 12. Temperature Gauge WARNING! The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that others could be badly burned by steam or boiling the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
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292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light remains on when the parking brake has been NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake tions.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by 15. 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 in- proximately two seconds.
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294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 16. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) When the appropriate conditions exist, this display Display/Odometer Display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) messages. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Cen- The odometer display shows the total distance the ve- ter”...
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296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19. Vehicle Security Light ON/RUN position. It should go out with the engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator This light will flash rapidly for approximately Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a 15 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is malfunction has been detected in the ESC system.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds (EVIC) will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- maneuver that caused the ESC activation.
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298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Speed Warning This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the • Diagnostic Codes steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: The system allows the driver to select information by •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 • UP Arrow Button • BACK/LEFT Arrow Button Press and release the UP arrow button to scroll Press and release the LEFT arrow button to upward through the main menu and sub- access the information screens or sub-menu menus (Main Gauge, MPH/km/h, Vehicle screens of a main menu item.
300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) 7. Air Suspension Status Displays 8. 4WD Status The EVIC displays are located in the center portion of the 9. Selectable Gauge 2 cluster and consists of multiple sections: 10. Selectable Gauge 1 1.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 • Five Second Unstored Messages as there is a stored message, an “i” will be displayed in the EVIC’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of message type are “Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out” message takes control of the main display area for five and “Low Tire Pressure”.
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unless reset, this message will continue to display each NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if reset.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • Service Antilock Brake System • Battery Voltage Low • Service Electronic Throttle Control • Service Electronic Throttle Control • Service Power Steering • Lights On • Cruise Off • Right Turn Signal Light Out •...
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304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Remote Start Aborted Door Open • Autostick Unavailable Service Required • Remote Start Aborted Hood Open • Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req. • Remote Start Aborted Tailgate Open • Transmission Getting Hot Press Brake •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 • Off Road 1 Ride Height Achieved The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the • Off Road 2 Ride Height Achieved middle, and red telltales on the left. •...
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EVIC Amber Telltales stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEU- TRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the light This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- turns off. tales. These telltales include: •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Electronic Park Brake Failure Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. This telltale indicates that there is an Electronic The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
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308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting required. You may experience reduced performance, an Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing. • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 • Electric Power Steering Malfunction – If Equipped EVIC Selectable Menu Items Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow buttons until This telltale is on when the Electric Power the desired Selectable Menu icon is highlighted in the Steering is not operating and needs service.
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310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until “Tire Pressure” is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button and one of the following Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow will be displayed: button until the Vehicle Info icon is highlighted in the EVIC.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” Trip B under “Starting and Operating” for further information. From the Trip A menu press and release the Trip A Left or Right arrow button until the Trip B icon is highlighted in the EVIC (Toggle left or right Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow to select Trip A or Trip B).
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312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Average Fuel Economy/Miles Per Gallon (MPG or Screen Setup L/100 km with Bargraph) • Range To Empty (RTE) Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Screen Setup display icon is •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 Terrain Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items Odometer Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow • Standard (PRND) Gear Indicator button until the Terrain display icon is high- • Single Character (D) Gear Indicator lighted in the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to display the Selec- Upper Left Terrain, Air Suspension, Drivetrain, Vehicle Pitch, Vehicle...
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Average MPG/L/100km • Current MPG/L/100km • Current MPG/L/100km • Trip A • Trip A • Trip B • Trip B Restore To Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default Settings) Upper Right • Cancel • None •...
316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Hard-Keys Soft-Keys Hard-Keys are located below the Uconnect® system in Soft-Keys are accessible on the Uconnect® display. the center of the instrument panel. In addition, there is a Customer Programmable Features — Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right side of the Uconnect®...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 • Display Brightness With Headlights ON next to the setting, showing that setting has been se- lected. Once the setting is complete, either press the Back When in this display, you may select the overall screen Arrow soft-key or the Back hard-key to return to the brightness with the headlights on.
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318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Show Command List soft-key, then touch the desired language soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the language, showing that When in this display, you may choose to Never / setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key w/Help or Always display the Teleprompter with pos- to return to the previous menu.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 • Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster — If Equipped the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. If 24h is selected, AM/PM soft-keys will be greyed out When this feature is selected, the turn-by-turn directions (unavailable).
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320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Safety / Assistance For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con- trol (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your After pressing the Safety / Assistance soft-key the fol- Vehicle”. lowing settings will be available: • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) — Active Braking •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 • ParkSense® ParkSense® Front Chime Volume soft-key, until a check- mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting The ParkSense® system will scan for objects behind the had been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to vehicle when the transmission shift lever is in REVERSE return to the previous menu.
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322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ParkSense® Park Assist Braking next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the When this feature is selected, the park assist system will previous menu. detect objects located behind the vehicle and utilize •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 REVERSE position. The mirrors will move back to their in your blind spot. The Blind Spot Alert feature can be previous position when the transmission is shifted out of activated in “Lights” mode. When this mode is selected, REVERSE.
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324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ParkView® Backup Camera display whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE. The image will be displayed on the radio touchscreen Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear display along with a caution note to “check entire sur- Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen roundings”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 selection, touch the ParkView® Backup Camera Static “Safety & Driving Assistance” soft-key. Press the Gridlines soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to “Parkview Backup camera Delay” soft-key to turn the setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. ParkView®...
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326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto Park Brake (manual vehicles) next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the When this feature is selected, the vehicle will automati- previous menu. cally set the Park Brake at key off.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 • Interior Ambient Lights • Headlight Illumination On Approach When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate the brightness of the interior ambient lighting. To change and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors the Interior Ambient Lights setting, touch the + or - are unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
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328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto High Beams “SmartBeam™” — If Equipped • Flash Headlights With Lock When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights When this feature is selected, the headlights will flash will activate/deactivate automatically under certain con- when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote ditions.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks opened. To make your selection, touch the Auto Unlock On Exit soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to When 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is selected, only the setting, showing that setting has been selected.
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330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Passive Entry NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s to ON) when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter door(s) without having to press the Remote Keyless is used to unlock the door.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start Engine Off Options After pressing the Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start After pressing the Engine Off Options soft-key the fol- soft-key the following settings will be available: lowing settings will be available: •...
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332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Delay status touch the + or - soft-key to select your NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the desired time interval. Touch the back arrow soft-key to instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Lap- return to the previous menu.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • Perform Compass Calibration • Equalizer Touch the Calibration soft-key to change this setting. This When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and – manually reset the compass.
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334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Surround Sound Phone/Bluetooth® After pressing the Phone/Bluetooth® soft-key the fol- This feature provides simulated surround sound mode. lowing settings will be available: To make your selection, touch the Surround Sound soft-key, select On or Off followed by pressing the arrow •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • Suspension Display Messages • Wheel Alignment Mode When All is selected, all the Air Suspension Alerts will be This feature prevents auto leveling of the air suspension displayed. When Warnings Only is selected only the Air while performing a wheel alignment service.
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336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Subscription Information Radio Setup After pressing the Radio Setup soft-key the following New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free settings will be available. limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with your radio. Following the expiration of the free •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 • Regional Clear Personal Data After pressing the Clear Personal Data Settings soft-key When this feature is selected it forces regional service- the following settings will be available: following enabling automatic switching to network sta- tions.
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338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Display Mode Lights, Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start, Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/ When in this display you may select one of the auto Bluetooth and SiriusXM Setup. display settings. To change Mode status, touch and NOTE: Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a release the Day, Night or Auto soft-key.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • Set Language • Voice Response Length When in this display, you may select one of three When in this display, you may change the Voice Re- languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip sponse Length settings.
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340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Time Hours designated turn within a programmed route. To make your selection, touch the Navigation Turn-By-Turn In When in this display, you may adjust the hours. The Sync Cluster soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to the with GPS Time soft-key must be unchecked.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 check-mark appears next to the 12hrs or 24hrs setting, are much closer to the vehicle in front of you. To change showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back the FCW status, touch and release the Near or Far button. arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
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342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL refer to “Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitiga- departure can be set at Low, Medium or High. To make tion” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle.” your selection, touch the Lane Departure Warning soft- key until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 • Front ParkSense® Chime Volume ParkSense® Rear Chime Volume soft-key, until a check- mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting The Front ParkSense® Chime Volume settings can be had been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to selected from the EVIC or Uconnect®...
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344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tilt Mirrors In Reverse • Blind Spot Alert When this feature is selected, the exterior sideview When this feature is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the Provides alerts, visual and/or audible, to indicate objects RUN position and the transmission shift lever is in the in your blind spot.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 • ParkView® Backup Camera Active Guidelines alignment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will result in the BSM not operating to specification. Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear • ParkView® Backup Camera Back Up Camera Active Guidelines that allows you to see active guidelines over the ParkView Back up camera Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView®...
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346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL REVERSE. The image will be displayed on the radio “PARK” or the ignition is switched to the OFF position. touchscreen display along with a caution note to “check To set the ParkView® Backup Camera Delay press the entire surroundings”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 and operating information. To make your selection, touch indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch the the Hill Start Assist soft-key, until a check-mark appears back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. next to setting, indicating that the setting had been •...
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348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL touch the + or - soft-key to select your desired time make your selection, touch the Auto High Beams soft- interval. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the key, until a check-mark appears next to the setting, previous menu.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 • Sound Horn With Lock selected with or without the Sound Horn on Lock feature selected. To make your selection, touch the Flash Head- When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when lights with Lock soft-key, until a check-mark appears the door locks are activated.
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350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Passive Entry Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is selected, you must press This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicles the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the door(s) without having to press the Remote Keyless passenger’s doors.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 • Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped to ON) when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat and is used to unlock the door.
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352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to Compass Settings — If Equipped 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening After pressing the Compass Settings soft-key the follow- either front door will cancel this feature. To change the ing settings will be available.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 calibrate the compass by pressing the ON soft-key and completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL indicator displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally.
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354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide your To make your selection, touch the AUX Volume Match finger up or down to change the setting as well as touch soft-key, select On or Off followed by pressing the arrow directly on the desired setting.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 • Tire Jack Mode Air Suspension — If Equipped After pressing the Suspension soft-key the following When this feature is selected the air suspension system is settings will be available. disabled to assist with changing a spare tire. Touch the box next to your selection and a check-mark appears next •...
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356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Wheel Alignment Mode • Subscription Information Before performing a wheel alignment this mode must be New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free enabled. Refer to your authorized dealer for further limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio information.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 • Regional Radio Setup After pressing the Radio Setup soft-key the following When this feature is selected it forces regional service- settings will be available. following enabling automatic switching to network sta- tions. To change the Regional setting touch the Off or On •...
358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Clear Personal Data iPod® control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod® and iPhone® devices. Some iPod® software versions After pressing the Clear Personal Data Settings soft-key may not fully support the iPod® control features. Please the following settings will be available: visit Apple’s website for software updates.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 • Cycle the ignition to the ON or ACC position. Getting Started • Screen(s) located in the rear of front seats: Open the • Your vehicle may be equipped with a Blu-Ray Disc LCD screen cover by lifting up on cover. Player.
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360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • When the Video Screen(s) are open and a DVD/Blu- Screen 1 (driver’s side) and Channel 2 (Rear 2) on the Ray Disc is inserted into the Disc player, the screen(s) Remote Control and Headphones refers to Screen 2 turn(s) ON automatically, the headphone transmitters (passenger’s side).
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 Dual Video Screen NOTE: Typically there are two different ways to operate the features of the Rear Seat Entertainment System. • The Remote Control • The Touchscreen Radio (If Equipped) Rear Seat Entertainment System Headphone Channel Selector •...
362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blu-ray™ Player To view a Blu-ray insert the disc into the Blu-ray disc Player. Playback will begin automatically after the Blu- Play A Blu-ray Disc ray disc is recognized by the disc drive. If playback does The Blu-ray player is located in the center console.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 • Press the Media soft-key, then touch the Rear Media Play Video Games soft key. Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA/ • Touch the OK soft-key to begin playing the Blu-ray HDMI input jacks located on the side of each seat. disc on the touchscreen radio.
364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL directly from a video camera, connect video games for Play A DVD/Blu-ray Disc Using The Touchscreen display on the screen, or play music directly from an MP3 Radio player. 1. Insert the DVD/Blu-ray disc with the label facing as When connecting an external source to the AUX/HDMI indicated on the DVD/Blu-ray disc player.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 2. While looking at Rear 1 or 2, highlight DISC by either Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons, then press 1. Press the Media soft-key on the Uconnect® radio ENTER/OK. touchscreen. 2. Touch the Rear Media soft-key to display the Rear Media Control screen.
366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key, the select source soft-key and selection, Play, Pause, FF, RW, and Stop. Pressing the X in then the DISC soft-key in the MEDIA column. To exit the upper corner will turn OFF the remote control screen touch the X at the top right of the screen.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Blu-Ray Player Remote Control – If Equipped audio while the screen is closed, press the Power button to turn the headphone transmitter on. 2. Channel Selector Indicators – When a button is pressed, the currently affected channel or channel button is illuminated momentarily.
368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL – Press and hold to fast forward through the – Press to navigate menus. current audio track or video chapter. 17. OK – Press to select the highlighted option in a menu. / (Play/Pause) – Begin/resume or pause disc play. –...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 Headphones Operation The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. If no audio is heard after increasing the volume control, verify that the screen is turned on, the channel is not muted and the headphone channel selector switch is on the desired channel.
370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Controls NOTE: • When both the headphone and the remote control The headphone power indicator and controls are located channel selector switches are on Channel 1, the on the right ear cup. Remote is controlling Channel 1 and the headphones NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before are tuned to the audio on Channel 1.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 5. To cancel out of the Mode Selection menu, press the particular Unwired Technology LLC ( Unwired ) wire- BACK button on the remote control. less headphone ( Product ). The warranty is not transfer- able.
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372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL FOR ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, If you have any questions or comments regarding your INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, PU- Unwired® wireless headphones, please phone 1-888-293- NITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR 3332 or email customersupport@unwiredtechnology.com. NATURE WHATSOEVER.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Display Settings the video on the screen. The factory default settings are already set for optimum viewing, so there is no need to change these settings under normal circumstances. To change the settings, press the remote control’s navi- gation buttons ( , ) to select an item, then press the remote control’s navigation buttons ( ,...
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374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Close the video screen. Disc Formats • To change the current audio mode, press the remote The Blu-Ray player is capable of the playing the follow- ing types of discs (12 mm or 8 mm diameter): control’s SOURCE button.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 DVD Audio Support If you record a disc using a personal computer, there may be cases where the Blu-ray player may not be able to play When a DVD-Audio disc is inserted in the Blu-ray player, some or the entire disc, even if it is recorded in a the DVD-Audio title on the disc is played by default compatible format and is playable on other players.
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376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Mixed media recordable DVD formats will only play end with the extension .mp3 or .MP3 and WMA the Video_TS portion of the disc. files must always end with the extension .wma or .WMA . To prevent incorrect playback, do not use If you are still having trouble writing a disc that is these extensions for any other types of files.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 between 64 and 192Kbps. Variable bit rates are also If a disc has a damaged track which results in audible or supported. For both formats, the recommended visible errors that persists for two seconds, the Blu-ray sample rate is either 44.1kHz or 48kHz.
378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF intended for home or other limited viewing uses other- EQUIPPED wise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or The remote sound system controls are located on the rear disassembly is prohibited.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a The button located in the center of the left-hand control push-button in the center and controls the volume and will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- mode of the sound system.
380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES wiping from center to edge. Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from 3.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 CLIMATE CONTROLS General Overview The air conditioning and heating system is designed to Hard-Keys make you comfortable in all types of weather. This The hard-keys are located below the Uconnect® screen. system can be operated through either the controls on the instrument panel or through the Uconnect®...
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382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. Uconnect® 8.4 Automatic Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys Uconnect® 5.0 Automatic Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-Keys And 4. AUTO Operation Button Soft-Keys) Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by 1. MAX A/C Button adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch between Press and release to change the current setting, the manual mode and automatic modes.
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384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL An indicator will illuminate when the rear window 7. Passenger Temperature Control Up Button defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically Provides the passenger with independent temperature turns off after 10 minutes. control. Push the hard-key button for warmer tempera- ture settings or on the touchscreen, press and slide the CAUTION! soft-key temperature bar towards the red arrow soft-key...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 9. SYNC Soft-Key Press the Sync soft-key to toggle the Sync feature On/Off. Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting The Sync indicator is illuminated when this feature is and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting. enabled.
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386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Bi-Level Mode • Defrost Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and Air comes from the windshield and side window floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed demist outlets. Use Defrost mode with maximum through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 NOTE: In Sync mode, this button will also automatically the temperature bar into the red area, indicates warmer adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same temperatures. Moving the temperature bar into the blue time. area indicates cooler temperatures.
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388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than Recirculation expected, check the front of the A/C condenser (lo- cated in front of the radiator), for an accumulation of When outside air contains smoke, odors, or dirt or insects.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 mode will cause the LED in the control button to blink NOTE: and then turn off. • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts the temperature, mode, and blower speed to provide Automatic Operation comfort as quickly as possible.
390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by A solution of 50% OAT (Organic Additive Technology) adjusting the blower control. The fan will now operate at coolant that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they windshield and provide sufficient heating.
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392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 395 ▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY — IF EQUIPPED ..... . .445 (Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only) .
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396 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ....479 ▫ Life Of Tire ......486 ▫...
STARTING AND OPERATING 399 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 the ignition of a vehicle equipped with...
400 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated CAUTION! (Continued) Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The into any forward gear when the engine is above starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage idle speed.
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 Normal Starting To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button 1. Place the shift lever/shift selector in PARK, then press 1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL. and release the ENGINE START/STOP button. 2.
402 STARTING AND OPERATING • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN (engine not running) position and the transmission is in to place the ignition to the RUN position (EVIC will PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 display “ON/RUN”), minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the...
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 If Engine Fails To Start Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) WARNING! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather proce- throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start dures, it may be flooded.
404 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting WARNING! The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will Remember to disconnect the engine block heater decrease as the engine warms up. cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 405 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEU- • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure TRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, speed.
406 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 before the engine can be turned off. This helps the driver Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode avoid inadvertently leaving the vehicle without placing The Fuel Economy (ECO) mode can improve the vehi- the transmission in PARK. cle’s overall fuel economy during normal driving condi- This system also locks the transmission in PARK when- tions.
408 STARTING AND OPERATING When the Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode is engaged, the shifter. Instead, the shift lever is spring loaded and moves vehicle control systems will change the following: forward and rearward, always returning to the center position after each gear is selected. The transmission gear •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 409 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 shifting between these gears.
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410 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to NOTE: On four-wheel drive vehicles be sure that the allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. transfer case is in a drive position. This is especially important when the engine is cold. WARNING! PARK (P) •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 411 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
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412 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to in a location accessible to children), and do not be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a leave the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with number of reasons.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 413 REVERSE (R) CAUTION! (Continued) This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete must start the engine, and also press the brake stop.
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414 STARTING AND OPERATING When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as CAUTION! when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi- tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other while towing heavy trailers), use the Paddle Shift reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause switches (refer to Paddle Shift Mode in this section) to severe transmission damage.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 415 switch between DRIVE and SPORT modes, tap the shift illuminated. A message in the instrument cluster will lever rearward. SPORT mode is only accessible from inform the driver of the more serious conditions, and DRIVE. indicate what actions may be necessary. NOTE: When Sport Mode is enabled, the vehicle’s air In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission suspension system will operate in “Aero”...
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416 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Wait approximately 30 seconds. control of the vehicle. Paddle Shift allows you to maxi- mize engine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and 5. Restart the engine. downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no This system can also provide you with more control longer detected, the transmission will return to normal during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions,...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 417 • If a requested downshift would cause the engine to In Paddle Shift mode, the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver, over-speed, that shift will not occur. unless an engine lugging or overspeed condition would •...
418 STARTING AND OPERATING To disengage Paddle Shift mode, press and hold the (+) Traction Control (BTC) System, which combines standard shift paddle until D or S is once again displayed in the ABS and Traction Control, provides resistance to any instrument cluster.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 419 This transfer case is fully automatic in the 4WD HI mode. Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping When additional traction is required, the 4WD LOW speeds. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. position can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together and force the front and rear wheels to rotate at WARNING!
420 STARTING AND OPERATING Shift Positions WARNING! For additional information on the appropriate use of each You or others could be injured if you leave the 4WD system mode position, see the information below: vehicle unattended with the power transfer unit in 4WD AUTO the NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully engag- ing the parking brake.
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 NOTE: Refer to “Selec-Terrain® – If Equipped” for fur- ther information on the various positions and their intended usages. Shifting Procedures 4WD HI To 4WD LOW With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL, and press the “4WD LOW”...
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422 STARTING AND OPERATING “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further tion. information. • Shifting into or out of 4WD LOW is possible with the 4WD LOW To 4WD HI vehicle completely stopped;...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 423 Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, with the engine running. WARNING! 2. Press and hold the brake pedal. You or others could be injured or killed if you leave 3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the 4.
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424 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button (lo- cated by the selector switch) for four seconds. The light behind the N symbol will blink, indicating shift in progress.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 425 NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, a “To 6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold Tow Vehicle Safely, Read Neutral Shift Procedure in the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button (lo- Owners Manual”...
426 STARTING AND OPERATING • The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position 8. After the NEUTRAL (N) button has been released, the transfer case will shift to the position indicated by the for a shift to take place and for the position indicator selector switch.
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 other, torque will automatically transfer from the wheel that has less traction, to the wheel that has traction. While the transfer case and axle coupling differ in design, their operation is similar. Follow the Quadra-Trac II® transfer case shifting information, preceding this section, for shifting this system.
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428 STARTING AND OPERATING • Mud – Off road calibration for use on low traction launches, to minimize wheel slippage. If equipped with air suspension, the level will change to Normal surfaces such as mud. Driveline is maximized for Ride Height (NRH) if the transfer case is in high range. traction.
STARTING AND OPERATING 429 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Messages When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will appear in the EVIC display. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. QUADRA-LIFT™ — IF EQUIPPED Description The Quadra-Lift™...
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430 STARTING AND OPERATING • Normal Ride Height (NRH) – This is the standard from the NRH position or once from the OR1 position position of the suspension and is meant for normal while vehicle speed is below 20 mph (32 km/h). While driving.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 431 NOTE: When ECO Mode is enabled the air suspension seconds, or the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph system lowers the vehicle to Aero mode when the vehicle (40 km/h) the Entry/Exit Mode change will be can- speed is between 52 mph (84 km/h) and 56 mph celled.
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432 STARTING AND OPERATING The Selec-Terrain™ switch will automatically change the After the engine is turned off, it may be noticed that the vehicle to the proper height based on the position of the air suspension system operates briefly, this is normal. The Selec-Terrain™...
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 Transport Mode WARNING! To assist with flat bed towing, the air suspension system The air suspension system uses a high pressure has a feature which will put the vehicle into Entry/Exit volume of air to operate the system. To avoid per- height and disable the automatic load leveling system.
434 STARTING AND OPERATING If equipped with a touch screen radio all enabling/ to achieve. When raising, if multiple indicator lamps are disabling of air suspension features must be done flashing on the “Up” button, the highest flashing indica- through the radio. Refer to “Uconnect® Access Settings” tor lamp is the position the system is working to achieve.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 435 requested level by one position down to a minimum of indicator lamp 4 will remain on solid and indicator Park Mode or the lowest position allowed based on lamp 3 will flash as the system waits for the vehicle to current conditions (i.e.
436 STARTING AND OPERATING • Tire/Jack Mode - indicator lamps 3 and 6 will be low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfacto- illuminated. Customer driving will disable Tire/Jack rily in off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp Mode. turns or abrupt maneuvers.
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 or terrain be selected. The vehicle height should then be raised as required by the changes in terrain. The Selec-Terrain™ switch will automatically change the vehicle to the optimized height based on the Selec- Terrain™ switch position. The vehicle height can be changed from the default height for each Selec-Terrain™...
438 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Your vehicle is capable of water fording in up to CAUTION! 20 inches (51 cm) of water, while crossing small rivers or streams. To maintain optimal performance of your vehi- Do not drive in 4WD-LOW Range on dry pavement; cle’s heating and ventilation system it is recommended to driveline damage may result.
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 bottom condition (and location of any obstacles) prior to Maintenance entering. Proceed with caution and maintain a steady After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle controlled speed less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in deep water fluids and lubricants (engine oil, transmission oil, axle, to minimize wave effects.
440 STARTING AND OPERATING Avoid abrupt downshifts on icy or slippery roads, be- WARNING! cause engine braking may cause skidding and loss of control. If the engine stalls, you lose forward motion, or cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, Hill Climbing never attempt to turn around.
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 • Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. Traction Downhill Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and Shift the transmission into a low gear, and the transfer exhaust system for damage. case into 4WD LOW range. Let the vehicle go slowly •...
442 STARTING AND OPERATING and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. WARNING! The system will vary its assist to provide light efforts while parking and good feel while driving. If the electro- Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause hydraulic power steering system experiences a fault that excessive wear or unpredictable braking.
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 vehicle has lost power steering assistance. Refer to “Elec- NOTE: tronic Vehicle Information (EVIC)” in “Understanding • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- Your Instrument Panel” for further information. tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under If the “POWER STEERING HOT”...
444 STARTING AND OPERATING If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will WARNING! still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering Continued operation with reduced power steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all rized dealer.
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446 STARTING AND OPERATING The foot operated parking brake is located below the When the parking brake is applied with the ignition lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 447 make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The WARNING! (Continued) parking brake should always be applied whenever the • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with driver is not in the vehicle. access to an unlocked vehicle.
448 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the a location accessible to children, and do not leave parking brake released, a brake system malfunction the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless is indicated.
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 Also, your vehicle may be equipped with Trailer Sway WARNING! Control (TSC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Ready Alert Braking (RAB), Rain Brake Support (RBS) and, if it has The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics four-wheel drive with the MP 3023 two-speed transfer from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the case, Hill Descent Control (HDC), Selec Speed Control...
450 STARTING AND OPERATING A feature of the TCS system, Brake Limited Differential quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the (BLD), functions similar to a limited-slip differential and benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- controls the wheel spin across a driven axle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the tions, and driving conditions, influence the chance speed of the vehicle.
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452 STARTING AND OPERATING • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. En- gine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle appropriate for the steering wheel position. maintain the desired path. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 453 High Range (Four-Wheel Drive Models) Or WARNING! Two-Wheel Drive Models The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the This is the normal operating mode for ESC in 4WD HIGH vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by range and in two-wheel drive vehicles.
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454 STARTING AND OPERATING features of ESC function normally. This mode is intended WARNING! to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would nor- mally allow is required to gain traction.
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 4WD HIGH range or NEUTRAL to 4WD LOW range, the from swaying. TSC is disabled when the ESC system is in ESC system will be in the “Partial Off” mode. the “Partial Off” mode. Trailer Sway Control (TSC) WARNING! TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle...
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456 STARTING AND OPERATING system will release brake pressure in proportion to the WARNING! amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in the intended direction of travel. There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, when the system HSA Activation Criteria will not activate and slight rolling may occur.
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle • If you use a trailer brake controller with your on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and and using the parking brake, it will roll down the deactivated with the brake switch.
458 STARTING AND OPERATING occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped the driver. When the throttle is released very quickly, (Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 Ready Alert Braking applies a small amount of brake Two-Speed Transfer Case Only) pressure.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 459 • Driver door is closed descending hills during various driving situations. HDC controls vehicle speed by actively controlling the brakes. Activating HDC HDC has three states: Once HDC is enabled it will activate automatically if driven down a grade of sufficient magnitude (greater 1.
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460 STARTING AND OPERATING • 4th = 2.5 mph (4 km/h) the transmission will be in ERS which is a top gear limiter and the vehicle will shift from 1st through the gear that is • 5th = 3.1 mph (5 km/h) being displayed.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Disabling HDC Feedback to the driver: HDC will deactivate and be disabled if any of the The instrument cluster has a HDC icon and a HDC following conditions occur: switch which has an LED which offers feedback to the driver about the state HDC is in.
462 STARTING AND OPERATING • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several Select Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped seconds then extinguish when HDC deactivates due to (Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 excess speed. Two-Speed Transfer Case Only) •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 463 • Vehicle speed is below 5mph SSC is intended for off road driving in 4WD Low Range only. SSC maintains vehicle speed by actively controlling • Parking brake is released engine torque and brakes. • Driver door is closed SSC has three states: •...
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464 STARTING AND OPERATING • 6th = 3.7 mph (6 km/h) The set speed for SSC is selectable by the driver, and can be adjusted by using the paddle shifter’s. Additionally, • 7th = 4.3 mph (7 km/h) the SSC set speed is automatically reduced when climb- •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 465 • The vehicle is driven faster than 20 mph (32 km/h) for Deactivating SSC longer than 70 seconds. SSC will be deactivated but remain available if any of the • The vehicle is driven greater than 40 mph (64 km/h) ( following conditions occur: SSC exits immediately) •...
466 STARTING AND OPERATING • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a seconds then extinguish when SSC deactivates due to malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this excess speed.
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Tire Markings Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo- mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is cycled ON, the ESC system will be ON even if it was cycled off previously.
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468 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16. design standards.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 469 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
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470 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 —...
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
472 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure 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.
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 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. B-Pillar Location For Tire And Loading Information Placard...
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474 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 475 NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to XXX kg”...
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476 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
478 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.
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle NOTE: to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
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480 STARTING AND OPERATING judgement when determining proper inflation. Tires Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range may look properly inflated even when they are under- of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with inflated. temperature changes. •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
482 STARTING AND OPERATING Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and on ice. If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires, be additional information. aware these tires are not designed for winter or cold driving conditions. For more information, contact a au- Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have thorized dealer.
STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, was originally equipped with your vehicle and should refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph tire rotation pattern.
484 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 Tire Spinning WARNING! When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- handling.
486 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the to help you in determining when your tires should be tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six equipment tire sidewall.
488 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 489 • Install on Rear Tires Only CAUTION! (Continued) • Due to limited clearance, the Security Chain Company • Because of restricted traction device clearance be- (SCC) Super Z6 low profile traction device or equiva- tween tires and other suspension components, it is lent is recommended on P265/60R18 or 265/50R20 important that only traction devices in good condi- tires.
490 STARTING AND OPERATING type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main- CAUTION! (Continued) tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- a smooth, quiet ride. tions on the method of installation, operating Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 491 NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to regularly check the tire pressure in all of your tires and to maintain the proper pressure. The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) consists of the following components: • Receiver Module •...
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492 STARTING AND OPERATING the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will cold tire placard pressure. Once the low tire pressure decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on warning has been illuminated, the tire pressure must be cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire increased to the recommended cold tire pressure in order pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least for the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to be...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 493 Light will still be ON. In this situation, the Tire Pressure CAUTION! (Continued) Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF only after the • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al- tires have been inflated to the vehicle’s recommended ways reinstall the valve stem cap.
494 STARTING AND OPERATING Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure stopping ability. readings to the Receiver Module.
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) consists of the Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings following components: • Receiver Module The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au- • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors dible chime will be activated, when one or more of the •...
496 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units graphic display to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire in PSI or kPa. pressure displayed in the Inflate Tire to XXX message. The system will automatically update, the graphic dis- play of the pressure value(s) will return to its original color and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 497 NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units message will not be present, and a pressure value will be in PSI or kPa. displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by any of the following: 1.
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498 STARTING AND OPERATING message is then followed by a graphic display, with for five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of pressure values still shown. This indicates the pressure the pressure value. For each subsequent ignition switch values are still being received from the TPM Sensors but cycle, a chime will sound, the Tire Pressure Monitoring they may not be located in the correct vehicle position.
STARTING AND OPERATING 499 General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 3.6L Engine — If Equipped RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This engine is designed to meet all emis- •...
500 STARTING AND OPERATING an octane range of 87 to 89. The manufacturer recom- Reformulated Gasoline mends the use of 89 octane for optimum performance. Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 501 E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles CAUTION! Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- line containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these ethanol content may void the New Vehicle Limited blends may result in starting and drivability prob- Warranty.
502 STARTING AND OPERATING • Change the engine oil and oil filter. vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content • Disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, engine controller memory.
STARTING AND OPERATING 503 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentrations performance: of methanol.
504 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! E-85 General Information Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon hicles only.
STARTING AND OPERATING 505 WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok- ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov- ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the tank.
506 STARTING AND OPERATING When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline • You do not add less than 5 gallons (19 Liters) when additive, such as MOPAR®...
STARTING AND OPERATING 507 Starting Replacement Parts The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and...
508 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located under the headlamp switch). Fuel Filler Door NOTE: In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the fuel door to break the ice buildup and re-release the fuel Fuel Filler Door Release Switch door using the inside release button.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 509 • Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel 3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system. nozzle. • Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper door 4.
510 STARTING AND OPERATING Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release WARNING! If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the filler door emergency release. vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is 1.
STARTING AND OPERATING 511 VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar. This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
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512 STARTING AND OPERATING rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must be limited so Tire Size GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded. The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires Payload must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 513 values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are equally. Stow all loose items securely before driving. added.
514 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for In this section you will find safety tips and information further information. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 515 WARNING! WARNING! If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or It is important that you do not exceed the maximum more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle.
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516 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control Weight-Distributing Hitch The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric- for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen...
STARTING AND OPERATING 517 Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions WARNING! Class Max. Trailer Hitch In- • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch dustry Standards system may reduce handling, stability, braking Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) performance, and could result in a collision. Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) •...
518 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain: Max. GTW (Gross Max. Trailer Tongue Engine Model Frontal Area Trailer Wt.) Wt. (See Note) 3.6L 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 6,200 lbs (2 812 kg)
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the put in or on your vehicle cause of many trailer collisions.
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520 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as (805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle possible: or other parts could be damaged.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 521 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your 2. GTW vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to 3. GAWR the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized. chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough Towing Requirements —...
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522 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic Information”...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 523 Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring WARNING! Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for hydraulic brake lines.
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524 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...
STARTING AND OPERATING 525 Towing Tips Paddle Shift Mode • When using the Paddle Shift switches, select the Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy highest gear that allows for adequate performance and traffic.
526 STARTING AND OPERATING • Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to SNOW PLOW maximize fuel efficiency. Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment should not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The Cooling System airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-...
STARTING AND OPERATING 527 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Two-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive Towing Condition Wheel OFF the Ground Models Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED See Instructions • Transmission in PARK • Transfer case in NEU- TRAL (N) •...
528 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift™ must be 2. Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly. placed in Transport Mode before tying them down (from 3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Shift the transmission the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck. Refer to “Quadra- into PARK.
STARTING AND OPERATING 529 Recreational Towing — Quadra–Trac II® / CAUTION! (Continued) Quadra–Drive® II Four-Wheel Drive Models • The transmission must be in PARK for recreational The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) and towing. the transmission must be in PARK for recreational tow- •...
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530 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) CAUTION! WARNING! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before You or others could be injured or killed if you leave recreational towing to prevent damage to internal the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the parts.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 531 5. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button (lo- cated by the selector switch) for four seconds. The light behind the N symbol will blink, indicating shift in progress.
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532 STARTING AND OPERATING 9. Shift the transmission back into NEUTRAL NOTE: • Steps 1 through 4 are requirements that must be met 10. With the transmission and transfer case in NEU- TRAL, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP before pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must button until the engine turns off.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 533 • If the vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift™ air 6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold suspension, the engine should be started and left the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button (lo- running for a minimum of 60 seconds (with all the cated by the selector switch) for one second.
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534 STARTING AND OPERATING 7. When the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light turns off, NOTE: release the NEUTRAL (N) button. After the NEU- • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met TRAL (N) button has been released, the transfer case prior to pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must will shift to the position indicated by the selector continue to be met until the shift has been completed.
536 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 537 • 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.
538 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Torque Specifications Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/ Bolt Size Bolt Socket Size 130 Ft-Lbs (176 N·m) M14 x 1.50 22 mm **Use only Chrysler recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening. Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 539 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
540 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 541 NOTE: The funnel for the Cap-Less Fuel System is Preparations For Jacking located on top of the spare tire. If your vehicle is out of fuel and an auxiliary fuel can is needed, insert the funnel CAUTION! into the filler neck and proceed to fill the vehicle.
542 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle WARNING! when the vehicle is being jacked. Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the 7. For vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift® refer to vehicle closest to moving traffic, pull far enough off “Quadra-Lift®...
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 543 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to • To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are be raised. securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the • Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic valve stem facing the ground.
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544 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left, one turn, while the wheel is still on the ground. 3.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 545 Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding Front Jacking Location...
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546 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding). Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 547 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 7. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 8.
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548 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter- clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks. 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 549 WARNING! WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has hicle.
550 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly Preparations For Jump-Start so please follow the procedures in this section carefully. The battery in your vehicle is located under the passen- ger’s front seat. There are remote locations located under NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack the hood to assist in jump-starting.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 551 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- WARNING! cal accessories. • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the (+) battery post.
552 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jump-Starting Procedure Connecting The Jumper Cables 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the WARNING! remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in per- 2.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 553 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables WARNING! in the reverse sequence: Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) Disconnecting The Jumper Cables post of the discharged battery. The resulting electri- 1.
554 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE you should have the battery and charging system tested and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator. at your authorized dealer.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 555 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to may lead to transmission overheating and failure. transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- It can also damage the tires.
556 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the vehicle stranded off road.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 557 In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmis- sion will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery), a Manual Park Release is available. Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release: 1.
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558 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push the metal latch in towards the tether strap. Released Position CAUTION! Release Latch 4. While the metal latch is the open position, simultane- Closing the armrest while the Manual Park Release is ously pull upwards on the tether strap until it clicks activated may damage the Manual Park Release and releases out of the park position.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 559 NOTE: To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintention- 2. Once the tension has been released and the lever has ally, firmly apply the parking brake. been unlocked be sure it is stowed properly and locks into position.
560 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE NOTE: Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift™ must be placed in Transport mode, before tying them down (from This section describes procedures for towing a disabled the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck. Refer to the section vehicle using a commercial wrecker service.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 561 Towing Wheels 2WD Models 4WD Models Condition OFF the Ground Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: See instructions in “Recreational Tow- • Transmission in NEUTRAL ing” under “Starting and Operating” • 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed •...
562 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km). CAUTION! If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be Do not use sling type equipment when towing. towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 30 When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not miles (48 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the ground.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 563 Four-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels • Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the damage to the transmission or transfer case will vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when the opposite end on a towing dolly.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
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570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when 2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part ready for testing.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 571 you may need to do nothing more than drive your DEALER SERVICE vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- system to update. A recheck with the above test routine nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service may then indicate that the system is now ready.
572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you form repairs and service when necessary could have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 573 Engine Oil CAUTION! Checking Oil Level Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check your engine.
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574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Engine Oil Selection Identification Symbol For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only This symbol means that the oil has recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet been certified by the American the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 NOTE: MOPAR® SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to Saver Technology – If Equipped” in “Starting and Oper- Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, ating” for further information. Shell Helix® or equivalent may be used when SAE 5W-20 Lubricants that do not have both, the engine oil certifi- engine oil meeting MS-6395 is not available.
576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine oil filters are a high quality oil Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and filter and are recommended.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection WARNING! The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid used to assure most efficient service.
578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • It is essential when replacing the cables on the should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer battery that the positive cable is attached to the at the start of each warm season.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- tioning system.
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580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re- place the filter: 1. Open the glove compartment and remove all contents. 2. Push in on the sides of the glove compartment and lower the door.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 attention should also be given to hood latching compo- CAUTION! nents to ensure proper function. When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. indicate airflow direction through the filter.
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582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- ing on geographical area and frequency of use.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press blade holder.
584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. Exhaust System To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust exceeds the temperature range of your climate.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 WARNING! CAUTION! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control and can eventually poison you.
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586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 Cooling System for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically WARNING! down the face of the condenser. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, You or others can be badly burned by hot engine cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
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588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System — Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than visible sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- flush with OAT coolant (antifreeze) (conforming to MS- gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine 12106).
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 you use the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conform- CAUTION! (Continued) ing to MS-12106) throughout the life of your vehicle. • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine Please review these recommendations for using Organic coolant (antifreeze) products.
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590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE (antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) as soon as engine cooling system. possible.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 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.
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592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti- the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS- freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant 12106 should be added to the coolant bottle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter WARNING! operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) possibly a collision.
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594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! (Continued) the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has should be conducted.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to WARNING! (Continued) 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be CAUTION! damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Fluid CAUTION! Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole, Do not overtighten the plugs as it could damage them when the vehicle is in a level position. and cause them to leak. Drain Selection Of Lubricant First remove fill plug, then remove drain plug.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 Automatic Transmission CAUTION! Selection Of Lubricant Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid.
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598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may transmission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle adversely affect seals. with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmis- sion damage. CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- rized dealer immediately.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 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.
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600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • 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 •...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives packaged and sealed.
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602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Interior Care Equipped Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- carpeting. ner: Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. •...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore WARNING! different lens cleaning procedures must be followed. Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and Many are potentially flammable, and if used in reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth.
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604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp with MOPAR®...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 FUSES WARNING! (Continued) • Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition WARNING! is off and that all the other services are switched off • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap- and/or disengaged. •...
606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains car- tridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, and circuit breakers. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 60 Amp Rad Fan 40 Amp Body Controller / Yellow Green Exterior Lighting #2 40 Amp Compressor for Air 30 Amp Trailer Tow Electric Green Suspension - If Pink...
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608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Engine Control 30 Amp Trailer Tow Recep- Blue Module Pink tacle - If Equipped 30 Amp Body Controller #1 30 Amp Drive Train Control Pink Pink Module...
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610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 15 Amp Transmission 15 Amp CD / DVD / Blue Blue Bluetooth Hands- free Module - If 10 Amp Purging Pump (Die- Equipped sel engine only) 20 Amp Rear Wiper Motor 15 Amp...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Antilock Brakes/ 10 Amp Steering Column Electronic Stability Control Module/ Control Cruise Control 10 Amp Drivetrain Control 10 Amp Fuel Door Module/Front Axle Disconnect Module 15 Amp Switch Bank/...
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612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Cavity Cartridge Micro Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Air Suspension – If 10 Amp Rear Camera / Park Equipped/ Trailer Assist Tow / Steering Col- 10 Amp Rear Seat Heater umn Control Mod- Switch / Flashlamp Charger - If...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 Cavity Cartridge Micro Description CAUTION! Fuse Fuse • When installing the power distribution center F100 10 Amp Active Damping - If cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly Equipped positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may F101 15 Amp Electrochromatic...
614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. Interior Bulbs You may: Bulb Number • Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Glove Box Lamp •...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Bulb Number Auxiliary Liftgate Tail Lamps LED - (Service at Headlamps (Low Beam) Authorized Dealer) Premium Headlamps (Low/ D3S (Serviced at Liftgate Backup Lamps 921 (W16W) High Beam) Authorized Dealer) Rear License Lamps LED - (Service at Headlamps (High Beam) 9005...
616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT WARNING! NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps when the conditions change to allow the condensation to change headlamp switch is turned ON.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the CAUTION! bulb. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil CAUTION! contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 7. Connect the wiring harness to the front fog lamp CAUTION! connector. • Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil Rear Tail, Stop, and Turn Signal Lamps contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If 1.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 Tail Lamp Push Pins 1 — Rear Stop Lamp Bulb Socket 4. Twist socket counter clockwise and remove from 2 — LED Tail Connector – Do Not Remove 3 — Rear Turn Signal Bulb Socket lamp. 5.
620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate. 3. Continue removing the trim. 4. Disconnect the two trim panel lights. Rear Liftgate Tail Lamps 5.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The center high mounted stop lamp is LED. Service at Authorized Dealer. 1 — Auxiliary LED Tail Connector – Do Not Remove 2 — Backup Bulb Socket 6. Remove/replace bulb(s). Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Rear License Lamp 7.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®.
624 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission We recommend you only use Mopar® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Transfer Case –...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Power Steering Reservoir –...
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628 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change scheduled oil change is performed by someone other indicator system.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 629 Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil • Check engine oil level Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter. • Check windshield washer fluid level • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu- •...
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630 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or fre- quent trailer towing.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 631 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace the air conditioning filter. Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine).** Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine).** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
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632 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .635 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
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634 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .642 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....641 ▫...
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 635 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.
636 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.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 637 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.
638 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.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 639 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.
640 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.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 641 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 • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) conditions 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 Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
642 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Traction Grades controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and and C.
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into The antenna cable should be as short as practical this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity and routed away from the vehicle wiring when pos- to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios sible.
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