Summary of Contents for Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2014
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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 Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision sion, and transfer case shifting.
INTRODUCTION 5 This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- ROLLOVER WARNING tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than customer-oriented documents.
6 INTRODUCTION two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire.
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS vehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment. This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle.
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.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Arm The System ....20 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .14 ▫...
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ General Information ....27 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ....49 ▫...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...66 SRT ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....107 ▫...
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 a factory-mated Remote WARNING! (Continued) Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, a Keyless Ignition Node • Do not leave children or animals inside parked (KIN) and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle vehicles in hot weather.
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key Fob to try to start the engine. Either of these Replacement Keys conditions will result in the engine being shut off after NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the two seconds.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 • This device must accept any interference that may be Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer. This procedure consists of programming a received, including interference that may cause unde- blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Panic and Security alarms are quite different. To Arm The System Please take a moment to activate the Panic and the Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm: Security modes to hear the differences in the horn.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 same exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go™ NOTE: in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for • The driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button further information). on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the •...
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, outside mirrors (if equipped).
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open the power liftgate, or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Key Fob with RKE transmitter.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to Headlight Illumination On Approach “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things To Know Before This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Sound Horn With Lock NOTE: • The interior lights will turn off if you cycle the ignition This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while the turned on or turned off.
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26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. of the RKE transmitter apart.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign by the party responsible for compliance could void the on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery user’s authority to operate the equipment.
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Battery at an acceptable charge level NOTE: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic • RKE PANIC button not pressed transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. • Fuel meets minimum requirement •...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Remote Start Abort Message To Enter Remote Start Mode The following messages will display in the EVIC if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- Press and release the REMOTE START button turely: on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- onds.
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30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For security, power window and power sunroof op- To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release in the Remote Start mode.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated and deactivated through the Uconnect® System. For more information on Remote Start Comfort System operation refer ”Customer Programmable Features” “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru- ment Panel”.
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks WARNING! (Continued) The power door lock switch is located on each front door • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key panel. Press the switch to lock or unlock the doors. Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 If you press the door lock switch while the Key Fob is in 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. the vehicle and the driver’s door is open, the doors will not lock.
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll down the window, and open the door using the outside door handle.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and no door goes ajar within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and if equipped will arm the security alarm. • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re- sponse time.
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36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Passenger Side: Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE Transmitter In Vehicle With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati- Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside your vehicle, the...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate release. With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the electronic liftgate release for a power open on vehicles equipped with Power Liftgate.
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38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Liftgate NOTE: The key must be within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the handle being used to lock the vehicle. With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the passive entry lock button located to the right of electronic liftgate release.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Windows The power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger door and rear doors which operate the front passenger and rear passenger door windows.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 down automatically. To cancel the “Auto-Down” move- WARNING! ment, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power windows.
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42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — Driver And Front Passenger Door Only Lift the window switch fully upward to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically. To stop the window from going all the way up during the Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 NOTE: If the window runs into any obstacle during Resetting The Auto Up Feature Auto Up it will reverse direction and then go back down. Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to probably needs to be reset.
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun- roof opening to minimize the buffeting.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in Uconnect® Settings, all doors will unlock when you push the electronic liftgate release. If Unlock Driver Door 1st press is programmed in Uconnect® Settings, the liftgate will unlock when you press the electronic liftgate release.
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power liftgate may also be opened or closed by WARNING! pressing the LIFTGATE button located on the front overhead console, or closed by pressing the LIFTGATE Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous button located on left rear trim panel, near the liftgate exhaust gases into your vehicle.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 NOTE: NOTE: • In the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an • The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph the liftgate.
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48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The power liftgate must be in the full open position for • If your liftgate is power closing and you put the rear liftgate close button on the left rear trim, near the vehicle in gear, the liftgate will continue to power liftgate opening to operate.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS wheel Some of the most important safety features in your • Knee bolsters for front seat occupants vehicle are the restraint systems: • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for the driver and •...
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50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized WARNING! seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen WARNING! (Continued) far away from home or on your own street. • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they (SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in belts are designed to go around the large bones of these areas are more likely to be seriously injured your body.
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54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Latch Plate Latch Plate To Buckle 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the not protect you properly.
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56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up comfortable and not resting on your neck.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ tion.
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be you will prefer a higher position.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 additional information, refer to “Installing Child Re- ratcheting sound as the belt retracts. Allow the webbing straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull Restraints”...
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor the entire belt is extracted.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Seat Belt Pretensioners Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) The seat belts for both front seating positions are These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
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62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts. NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may not deploy in the event of a front or side impact.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 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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64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1 — Downward Movement 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 2 — Rearward Movement 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®) BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger BeltAlert®) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active whenever the ignition is on.
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph Seat Belt Lock Out (8 km/h), BeltAlert® will provide both audio and visual The center rear seat belt system has a lock out feature that notification.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags extender should be used only if the existing belt is not This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the long enough.
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68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 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 also labeled: SRS AIRBAG.
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • 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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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 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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72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 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.
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required. proved protection for the driver and front passenger.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 underrides, and angle offset collisions. On the other START or ON/RUN position. If the key is in the OFF hand, depending on the type and location of impact, position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes with air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.
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76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 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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78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium functions after an event, the ignition switch must be floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. changed from IGN ON/RUN to IGN OFF.
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80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de- Maintaining Your Air Bag System ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you. WARNING! •...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 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.
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • 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 •...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is Children 12 years or younger should ride properly required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in such as law enforcement, that have the special equip-...
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84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Canadian residents should projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional infor- hold even an infant on your lap could become so mation:...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the height or weight limits of their child...
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86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 rear-facing weight or height limit of their rear-facing con- WARNING! (Continued) vertible child seat. Children should remain in a forward- child restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly when facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to installing an infant or child restraint.
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88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check belt fit peri- comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend odically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 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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90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 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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92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Restraint LATCH Positions What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system weight + weight of the child re- until the combined weight of the straint) for using the LATCH an- child and the child restraint is chorage system to attach the child...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Can two child restraints be at- Never “share” a LATCH anchorage tached using a common lower with two or more child restraints. LATCH anchorage? If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchor- ages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the...
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94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 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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96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat belt following the instructions below. See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt”...
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98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE move it to its rear-most position to make room for the 7. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by child seat. You may also move the front seat forward pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat WARNING! Belt • Improper installation of a child restraint to the The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor or child restraint.
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100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle ALR / Anchor Locations...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to with the seat belt to attach a for-...
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102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) against the child seat. 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating 5.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether rear-most position to make room for the child seat. strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints You may also move the front seat forward to allow Using the Top Tether Anchorage”...
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104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 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) 3.
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106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint. 4. For the center seating position, route the tether strap over the seatback and headrest then attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 SRT ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain The top tether anchorages are not visible until the (engine, transmission, clutch, and rear axle) in your new gap panel is folded down.
108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE quality grades, refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in WARNING! “Maintaining Your Vehicle”. • Do not leave children or animals inside parked CAUTION! vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil •...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 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.
110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 seat belt system periodically, checking for...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 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.
112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
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 ▫ Reclining Rear Seat ....157 SEATS ......141 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 ▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ..167 ▫ Multifunction Lever ....173 ▫...
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116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)..191 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED ....181 ▫ To Activate/Deactivate....191 HEATED STEERING WHEEL —...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 ▫ General Information ....210 ▫ ParkSense® Warning Display ... . .219 ▫...
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118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® System ..235 ▫ Using HomeLink® ....250 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance ....255 ▫ Pinch Protect Feature ....259 ▫...
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120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Rechargeable Flashlight ....271 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ....277 ▫...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night 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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122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. NOTE: • The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature is disabled when the vehicle is in reverse gear to improve rear view viewing.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 The mirror contains an Assist button and a 9–1–1 button 9-1-1 Call located on the bottom of the mirror. 1. Press the 9-1-1 Call button on the Rearview Mirror. Assist Call NOTE: In case the 9-1-1 Call button is pushed in error, The rear view mirror contains an ASSIST push button there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 Call which automatically connects the vehicle occupants to...
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124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The vehicle brand. 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 NOTE: Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s Outside Mirrors wireless and GPS antennas. You could prevent wireless To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors and GPS signal reception, which can prevent your vehicle to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight from placing an emergency call.
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.
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132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane on both sides of the vehicle (12 ft or 3.8 m). The zone starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap- proximately 23 ft (7 m) to the rear of the vehicle. The BSM system monitors the detection zones on both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle speed has reached approxi- mately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the...
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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 Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. Warning Light Location The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 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 Overtaking/Approaching Overtaking/Passing The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
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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 Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Uconnect®...
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an Blind Spot Alert Off alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime When the BSM system is turned off there will be no will also be sounded.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 2. The device must accept any interference received, WARNING! (Continued) including interference that may cause undesired op- • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your eration of the device. vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat Changes or modifications to any of these systems by belts.
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142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Reclining The Seatback WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward, shoulder belt is no longer resting against your the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Passenger’s Power Seat Tilting The Seat Up Or Down Some models are equipped with a six-way power pas- The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up or senger seat. The power seat switch is located on the down.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Power Lumbar Switch Adjustment Bar Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Adjustment the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have reached the desired Some models may be equipped with manual front driver position.
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Heated Seats — If Equipped Equipped On some models, the front and rear seats may be To fold the seatback to the flat load-floor position, lift the equipped with heaters located in the seat cushions.
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148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Heated Seats time, the display will change from HI to LO, indicating the change. The LO-level setting will turn OFF automati- The front heated seats control buttons are located within cally after a maximum of 45 minutes. the climate or controls screen of the touchscreen.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of On some models, the two rear outboard seats may be heat in use.
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will turn Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped OFF automatically after approximately 45 minutes. Located in the seat cushion are small fans that draw the air from the passenger compartment and pull air through WARNING! fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient tempera-...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! On models that are equipped with remote start, the The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- ventilated seats can be programed to come on during a erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- remote start.
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152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Active Head Restraint (Normal Position) Active Head Restraint (Tilted) NOTE: • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- rized dealer.
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154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- WARNING! (Continued) straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose Starting Your Vehicle”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- ward on the head restraint to lower it. Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision.
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156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and NOTE: positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to • Do not fold the 60% rear seat down with the left fold down easily.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 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.
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch. Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver seat, side mirrors, and power tilt and telescopic steering column (if equipped) and a set of desired radio station presets.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 The memory seat switch is located on the driver’s door Programming The Memory Feature trim panel. The switch consists of three buttons: NOTE: To create a new memory profile, perform the • The (S) button, which is used to activate the memory following: save function.
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To program your RKE transmitters, perform the follow- ing: • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a 1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the OFF position. memory profile.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 NOTE: Your RKE transmitters can be unlinked to your Driver Two Memory Position Recall memory settings by following steps 1-5 above and press- • To recall the memory setting for driver two using the ing the UNLOCK button (instead of LOCK) on the RKE memory switch, press MEMORY button number 2 on transmitter in Step 5.
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The distance the driver seat moves depends on where Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy you have the driver seat positioned when you cycle the Entry and Easy Exit position. vehicles ignition to the OFF position.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Hood Release Safety Latch Location 2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left CAUTION! and lift the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
164 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 165 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.
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE through the Uconnect® system screen. Refer to specific light and automatically switches from high “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru- beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out ment Panel” for further information. of view.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 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 “Uconnect® Set- Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped tings”...
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlight Delay Headlights — If Equipped To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a This system automatically swivels the headlight beam headlight delay that will leave the headlights on for pattern horizontally to provide increased illumination in approximately 90 seconds.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Fog Lights — If Equipped An indicator light located in the instrument cluster will illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog lights will The fog lights are turned on by rotating the headlight turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, when switch to the parking light or headlight position and the headlight switch is rotated to the off position, or the...
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE “Party” mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehi- cle’s battery. The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by rotating the dimmer control up (brighter) or down (dimmer).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Battery Saver Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding The front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. head console.
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE second time. The lights will also turn on when the Courtesy Lights UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) is The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top pressed. corner of the lens.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Ambient Light — If Equipped 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.
174 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 175 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.
176 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 177 Windshield Washer Operation To use the washer, push on the end of the lever (toward the steering wheel) and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 • Use of Rain-X® or products containing wax or silicone from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of four settings may reduce Rain Sensing performance. to activate this feature.
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), or the shift lever/gear selector is moved out of the NEUTRAL position. Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles equipped with Remote Starting system, Rain Sensing wipers are not operational when the vehicle is in the remote start mode.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
182 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! (Continued) On models that are equipped with remote start, the • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering during a remote start through the Uconnect®...
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 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.
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186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of To Decrease Speed U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de- crease speed by pushing the SET - button. U.S.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will WARNING! continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
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188 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 • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes a radar sensor and a forward facing camera designed to detect a system.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Cannot take street, traffic, and weather condi- • When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; tions into account, and may be limited upon when driving on roads that are winding, icy, snow- adverse sight distance conditions.
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Normal (fixed speed) cruise control will not react to preceding vehicles. Always be aware of the mode selected. You can change the mode by using the Cruise Control buttons. The two control modes function differently. Always confirm which mode is selected.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 • When you apply the brakes. NOTE: Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive • When the parking brake is set. Cruise Control. • When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE- Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) VERSE or NEUTRAL.
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192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control Ready Adaptive Cruise Control Off To turn the system OFF, push and release the Adaptive WARNING! Cruise Control (ACC) ON/OFF button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the EVIC will display Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off.”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do WARNING! (Continued) not, the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set want. You could lose control and have a collision. speed. If this occurs: Always leave the system off when you are not using •...
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The shift lever/gear selector is removed from the • The Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Drive position. ON/OFF button is pressed. • The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys- • The ignition is turned OFF. tem (ESC/TCS) activates.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of WARNING! U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: The Resume function should only be used if traffic U.S. Speed (mph) and road conditions permit. Resuming a set speed •...
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196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will Metric Speed (km/h) continue to increase in 5 km/h increments until the • Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 km/h button is released.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 • The ACC system applies the brake down to a full stop Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC when following a target vehicle. If an ACC host vehicle calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead. This follows a target vehicle to a standstill, the host vehicle distance setting displays in the EVIC.
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198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Distance Setting 3 Bars (Long) Distance Setting 2 Bars (Medium)
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 To decrease the distance setting, press the Distance Setting — Decrease button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting decreases by one bar (shorter). If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set speed.
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200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The distance setting is changed. • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on ACC Activation). The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if necessary.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Overtake Aid ACC Operation at Stop When driving with ACC engaged and following a target If the ACC system brings your vehicle to a standstill vehicle, the system will provide an additional accelera- while following a target vehicle, if the target vehicle starts tion to assist in passing vehicles in front.
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control Ready WARNING! When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has When the ACC system is resumed, the driver must not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise ensure that there are no pedestrians, vehicles or Control Ready.”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 • System Off dirt or ice. In these cases, the EVIC will display “ACC/ FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” and the • ACC Proximity Warning system will deactivate. • ACC Unavailable Warning The “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor”...
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204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor, If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of including transparent material or aftermarket grilles. an obstruction.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 • Installing a snow plow, front-end protector, an after- driving in adverse weather conditions. The ACC/FCW market grille or modifying the grille is not recom- system will recover after the vehicle has left these areas. mended.
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service ACC/FCW Warning Towing A Trailer If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ NOTE: Towing a trailer is not advised when using ACC. FCW Unavailable Service Required”or “Cruise/FCW Offset Driving Unavailable Service Required”, there may be an internal system fault or a temporary malfunction that limits ACC ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 the vehicle is out of the curve the system will resume your original Set Speed. This is a part of normal ACC system functionality. NOTE: On tight turns ACC performance may be limited. Offset Driving Condition Example Turns And Bends When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the system...
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208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using ACC On Hills Lane Changing When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic lane in which you are traveling.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Narrow Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane. There may not be sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead.
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stationary Objects And Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations Classification Specifications: where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and 47 C.F.R.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 To change between the different control modes, press the To Set A Desired Speed ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ON/OFF button which turns the ACC and the NORMAL (Fixed Speed) Turn the Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL OFF.
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212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: continue to increase in 10 km/h increments until the button is released.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will To Cancel continue to decrease in 5 mph increments until the The following conditions will cancel the Normal (Fixed button is released. The decrease in set speed is re- Speed) Electronic Speed Control without clearing the flected in the EVIC display.
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Speed FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED To resume a previously set speed, push the RES button and release. Resume can be used at any speed above Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation 20 mph (32 km/h).
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 NOTE: FCW monitors the information from the forward looking sensors as well as the Electronic Brake Controller (EBC), to calculate the probability of a forward collision. When the system determines that a forward collision is probable, the driver will be provided with audible and visual warnings and may provide a brake jerk warning.
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • The minimum speed for FCW activation is 5 mph Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to (10 km/h). avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW detect • The FCW alerts may be triggered on objects other than every type of potential collision.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 To turn the FCW system back ON, press the forward Changing FCW And Active Braking Status collision button again to turn the system ON (led turns The FCW Sensitivity And Active Braking Settings are off).
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Once the condition that limited the system performance is no longer present, the system will return to its full • The system will retain the last setting selected by the performance state. If the problem persists, see your driver after ignition shut down.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 during a parking maneuver. Refer to ParkSense® System ParkSense® Sensors Usage Precautions for limitations of this system and The four ParkSense® sensors, located in the rear fascia/ recommendations. bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’...
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® Display The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in the left and/or right rear regions based on When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the EVIC will display the obstacle’s distance and location relative to the vehicle.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 Single 1/2 Second Tone Slow Tone...
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222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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:...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 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...
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled with the ParkSense® switch. During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System has detected a faulted condition, the When the ParkSense®...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 • Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could underside of the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then cycle affect the performance of ParkSense®. the ignition.
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226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide CAUTION! a false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia/ • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is unable to bumper. recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly recom- • Drivers must be careful when backing up even mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully bly is disconnected from the vehicle when the behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure vehicle is not used for towing.
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — ParkSense® operating speed. The system will become IF EQUIPPED active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds less than approximately 6 mph (9 km/h). The ParkSense®...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 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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230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 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: WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Front Park Assist Audible Alerts Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® ParkSense® will turn off the Front Park Assist audible ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled with the alert (chime) after approximately 3 seconds when an ParkSense®...
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System arc alerts will interrupt the PARKSENSE UNAVAIL- ABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS , PARKSENSE UNAVAIL- During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense® System ABLE WIPE FRONT SENSORS , or PARKSENSE UN- has detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster AVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED messages if an object will actuate a single chime, once per ignition cycle, and it...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 • When you turn ParkSense® off, the instrument cluster If the PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE- QUIRED message appears in the EVIC, see an autho- will display “PARKSENSE OFF.” Furthermore, once rized dealer. you turn ParkSense® off, it remains off until you turn it on again, even if you cycle the ignition key.
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236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • 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.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly recom- • Drivers must be careful when backing up even mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully bly is disconnected from the vehicle when the behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure vehicle is not used for towing.
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera EQUIPPED delay turned ON), the rear view image with dynamic grid lines will be displayed for up to 10 seconds after Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView®...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 that will help indicate the distance to the rear of the The following table shows the approximate distances for vehicle while a dashed center-line will indicate the center each zone: of the vehicle to assist with aligning to a hitch/receiver. Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE CAUTION! (Continued) The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door driven slowly when using ParkView® to be able to Opener (HomeLink®), power liftgate and power sunroof stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped 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.
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 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.
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. 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®...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons. • If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
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246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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®...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 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®...
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button 3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Program- and observe the indicator light. ming A Non-Rolling Code” step 2 and follow all remaining steps. • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- ming is complete and the garage door/device should Canadian/Gate Operator Programming activate when the HomeLink®...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling 5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button process to prevent possible overheating of the garage and observe the indicator light. door or gate motor. •...
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Without releasing button proceed with The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver is disabled when “Canadian/Gate Operator Programming” step 2 and the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. follow all remaining steps. Troubleshooting Tips Using HomeLink® If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, To operate, press and release the programmed here are some of the most common solutions:...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) use a garage door opener without these safety fea- Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- tures. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while at www.HomeLink.com for safety information or programming the transceiver.
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with The power sunroof switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the object, to project through the sunroof opening.
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 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.
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED The CommandView® sunroof switch is located to the left between the sun visors on the overhead console. The power shade switch is located to the right between the sun visors on the overhead console.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the object, to project through the sunroof opening.
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a Opening Power Shade — Express partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and Press the shade switch rearward and release it within held rearward again. one-half second and the shade will open automatically from any position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 the movement and the shade will remain in a partially movement and the shade will remain in a partially closed opened condition until the switch is pushed and held condition until the switch is pushed and held forward rearward again.
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- Sunroof Maintenance tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean release to Express Close. the glass panel.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) power Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. outlets that can be used to power cellular phones, small Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as electronics and other low powered electrical accessories.
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262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Power Outlet Center Console Outlet 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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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 Rear Power Outlet Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel Fuse 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.
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264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw back of the center console to convert DC current to AC power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in current.
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266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the inverter should automatically reset. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter. WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: •...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholders...
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove compartment door. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Opened Glove Compartment Glove Compartment...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 Door Storage Console Features Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy The center console contains both an upper and a lower access. storage area. Door Panel Storage Storage Compartment...
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270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on the small latch located on the lid. Lower Storage Compartment Your vehicle may have an optional CD or DVD player located in the center console. Storage Compartment Latches Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the lower storage compartment.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 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.
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press And Release Three-Press Switch To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, Cargo Storage Bins twice for low, and a third time to return to off. There are four removable storage bins located in the rear cargo area.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a rear sub- Two additional storage bins are located under the load woofer, the passenger side cargo area will not be avail- floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor able.
274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 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.
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Cargo Tie-Downs WARNING! The rear cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area floor, • To help protect against personal injury, passengers should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is should not be seated in the rear cargo area.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 REAR WINDOW FEATURES WARNING! (Continued) Rear Window Wiper/Washer • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits described on the label attached to the left door or The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the mul- left door center pillar.
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278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotating the center portion upward once more will activate the washer pump which will con- tinue to operate as long as the switch is held. Upon release of the switch, the wipers will resume the continuous rear wiper operation.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 Rear Window Defroster CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to The rear window defroster button is located on the heating elements: the climate control panel. Press this button to turn •...
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.
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® 5.0/8.4 Settings ....318 System ......349 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 ▫ Climate Control Functions ....370 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...362 ▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..372 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 4. High Beam Indicator NOTE: If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. Indicates that headlights are on high beam. 8. Speedometer 5. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped Indicates vehicle speed.
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290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL does not come on when turning the key from OFF to WARNING! ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Certain conditions, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal the light after engine start.
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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 proximately two seconds.
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294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to...
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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 21. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator arming.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 NOTE: ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the to ON/RUN.
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298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The EVIC Menu items consists of the following: The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering • Digital Speedometer wheel: • Vehicle Info • Fuel Economy Info •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 • UP Arrow Button • BACK Arrow Button Press and release the UP arrow button to scroll Press the LEFT arrow button to return to the upward through the main menu and sub- main menu from an info screen or sub-menu menus (Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Audio, item.
300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) 7. Selectable Gauge 2 Displays 8. Selectable Gauge 1 The EVIC displays are located in the center portion of the The main display area will normally display the main cluster and consists of eight sections: menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main 1.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 the EVIC’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this seconds and then returns to the previous screen. An message type are “Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out” example of this message type is “Automatic High Beams and “Low Tire Pressure”.
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL reset the oil change indicator system (after performing Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) the scheduled maintenance) refer to the following proce- Messages dure. • Front Seatbelts Unbuckled Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ • Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled 1.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • Service Power Steering • Right Turn Signal Light Out • Cruise Off • Left Turn Signal Light Out • Cruise Ready • Turn Signal On • Cruise Set To XXX MPH • Vehicle Not in Park •...
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304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Remote Start Aborted Time Expired • Paddle Shift Mode Unavailable Service Required • Remote Start Disabled Start to Reset • Automatic Unavailable Use Paddle Shift Mode Service Required • Service Airbag System • Transmission Getting Hot Press Brake •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 Battery Saver Mode/Battery Saver On Message — EVIC Amber Telltales If Equipped This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- When the Battery Saver Mode or “Battery Saver On tales. These telltales include: message is displayed, the vehicle will turn off certain •...
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale WARNING! This telltale indicates that the transmission If you continue operating the vehicle when the fluid temperature is running hot. This may Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi- occur with severe usage, such as trailer towing. nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in If this telltale turns on, safely pull over and contact with hot engine or exhaust components and...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Oil Pressure Warning Light electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If the charging system light remains on, it means that the This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure. If vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut system.
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308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light remains lit with the engine running, your If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho- stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, rized dealer for service as soon as possible.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 EVIC Green Telltales Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) • Electronic Speed Control SET Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow This telltale will illuminate green when the button until the Vehicle Info icon is highlighted electronic speed control is SET.
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310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Hours Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be reset. Press and release the LEFT arrow button to return • Tire Pressure to the main menu. Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 Trip B Fuel Economy From the Trip A menu press and release the Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow Left or Right arrow button until the Trip B icon button until the Fuel Economy icon is is highlighted in the EVIC (Toggle left or right highlighted.
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312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 1/8 Mile • 1/4 Mile WARNING! • Instantaneous G-Force Measurement of vehicle statistics with the perfor- • Peak G-Force mance pages is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be done on any public •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 • The feature will “ready” when the vehicle speed is at • The word “READY” will display when conditions are 0 mph (0 km/h). The word “READY” will appear met for the event to begin. when conditions are met for the event to begin.
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314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The feature will “ready” when the vehicle is at 0 mph • Pressing and holding the OK button for five seconds (0 km/h). The word “READY” will display when will clear the peak force values. conditions are met for the event to begin.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 NOTE: If the cluster launch EVIC message indicates all Screen Setup conditions are correct for launch and the throttle is pressed to the floor quickly (within approximately 1/2 Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow second) the system will hold the engine speed to a preset button until the Screen Setup display icon is speed (below the engine rev limiter speed).
316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Compass • Range To Empty (RTE) • Outside Temp (default setting) • Fuel Economy Average • Time • Fuel Economy Current • Range To Empty (RTE) • Trip A • Fuel Economy Average • Trip B •...
318 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 319 • Display Brightness With Headlights ON When making a selection, touch the soft-key to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired mode, touch and When in this display, you may select the brightness with release the preferred setting until a check-mark appears the headlights on.
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320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Touchscreen Beep 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 turn on or shut off the setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key sound heard when a touchscreen button (soft-key) is to return to the previous menu.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 Clock soft-key to return to the previous menu or touch the” X” soft-key to close out of the settings screen. After pressing the “Clock” soft-key the following settings • Set Time Minutes will be available: •...
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322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Safety & Driving 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 323 • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) — If Equipped soft-key until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch the The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) sets the distance at back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. which the steering wheel will provide feedback for •...
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324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ParkSense® Park Assist Braking — If Equipped equipped. The chime volume settings include LOW, MEDIUM, and HIGH. The factory default volume setting When this feature is selected, the park assist system will is MEDIUM. To make your selection, touch the detect objects located behind the vehicle and utilize “ParkSense®...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 REVERSE. To make your selection, touch the “Tilt Mir- will only show a visual alert in the exterior mirrors. rors In Reverse” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next When “Lights & Chime” mode is activated, the Blind to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected.
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326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever display along with a caution note to “check entire sur- the shift lever is put into REVERSE. The image will be roundings” across the top of the screen. After five sec- displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a onds, this note will disappear.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 • Rain Sensing Auto Wipers Gridlines” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. When this feature is selected, the system will automati- Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture menu.
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328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Brake Service — If Equipped • Hold ’n Go™ — If Equipped This feature will be grayed out while vehicle is in motion. When this feature is selected, the vehicle will automati- When this feature is selected, it will allow the service of cally hold its position when it comes to a stop.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped • Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap- whenever the engine is running.
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330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Doors & Locks check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key After pressing the “Doors & Locks” soft-key the follow- to return to the previous menu. ing settings will be available: •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • Passive Entry passenger’s doors. When Unlock All Doors On 1st Push is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first push of This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicles the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button.
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332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 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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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 To make your selection, touch the Easy Exit Seats soft- Delay status, touch the “+” or “–” soft-key to select your key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing desired time interval. Touch the back arrow soft-key to that setting has been selected.
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334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Perform Compass Calibration NOTE: Keep magnetic materials, such as iPod’s®, Mo- bile Phones, Laptops and Radar Detectors, away from the Touch the “Calibration” soft-key to change this setting. top of the instrument panel where the compass module is This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the located.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • Equalizer • Surround Sound — If Equipped When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and This feature provides simulated surround sound mode. Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the “+” and “–” To make your selection, touch the “Surround Sound”...
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336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Subscription Information Phone/Bluetooth® After touching the “Phone/Bluetooth®” soft-key the New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free following 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 Restore Settings Clear Personal Data After pressing the “Restore Settings” soft-key the follow- After touching the “Clear Personal Data Settings” soft- ing settings will be available: key the following settings will be available: • Restore Settings •...
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338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) WARNING! • Braking Distance Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor- • 1/8 Mile (200 meter) mance Features is intended for off-highway or off- road use only and should not be done on any public •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • The feature will be “ready” when the vehicle speed is G-Force at 0 mph (0 km/h). When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force • Soft-keys allow access to the current, best and last values (two lateral and two longitudinal) as well as steering angle.
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340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Battery Voltage • Intake Air Temperature Shows the actual battery voltage. Shows the actual intake air temperature within the range of the gauge. Gauges 2 • Oil Pressure When selected, this screen displays the following values: Shows the actual oil pressure.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 Options Uconnect® REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED When selected, this screen allows you to choose a stan- dard or customize display for your SRT home page. Your Rear Seat Entertainment System is designed to give your family years of enjoyment.
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342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turn on the Rear Seat Entertainment system by press- ing the Power button on the remote control. • When the Video Screen(s) are open and a DVD/Blu- ray™ Disc is inserted into the Disc player, the screen(s) turn(s) ON automatically, the headphone transmitters turn ON and playback begins.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 • With the Dual Video Screen System, Channel 1 (Rear 1) on the Remote Control and Headphones refers to Screen 1 (driver’s side) and Channel 2 (Rear 2) on the Remote Control and Headphones refers to Screen 2 (passenger’s side).
344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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) Blu-ray™ Disc Player Play A Blu-ray™ Disc The Blu-ray™...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 • Touch the OK soft-key to begin playing the Blu-ray™ does not begin automatically after the disc is inserted into Blu-ray™ Disc Player follow these steps: Disc on the touchscreen radio. Using The Touchscreen Radio Using The Remote Control •...
346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When connecting an external source to the AUX/HDMI input, ensure to follow the standard color coding for the audio/video jacks: 1. HDMI Input 2. Right audio in (red) 3. Left audio in (white) 4. Video in (yellow) NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the vehicle’s Power Inverter.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 2. To watch a DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc on Rear 1 (driver’s side rear passenger) ensure the Remote Control and Headphone channel selector switch is on Rear 1. 3. To watch a DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc on Rear 2 (passen- ger’s side rear passenger) ensure the Remote Control and Headphone channel selector switch is on Rear 2.
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348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Touch the Rear Media soft-key to display the Rear Media Control screen. Rear Seat Entertainment Source Screen NOTE: Touching the screen on a Touchscreen radio while a DVD or Blu-ray™ Disc is playing, brings up the basic Rear Media Control Screen remote control functions for DVD play such as scene 3.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System Blu-ray™ Disc Player Remote Control — If Equipped • The Rear Seat Entertainment System is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio and video simultane- ously. • The Blu-ray™ Disc Player can play CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray™...
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350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL audio while the screen is closed, press the Power — Press and hold to fast forward through the button to turn the headphone transmitter on. current audio track or video chapter. 2. Channel Selector Indicators — When a button is (Play/Pause) —...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 • Replace the batteries, making sure to orient them 15. BACK — Press to exit out of menus or return to source selection screen. according to the polarity diagram shown. • Replace the battery compartment cover. —...
352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Controls The headphone power indicator and controls are located on the right ear cup. NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before sound can be heard from the headphones. To conserve battery life, the headphones will automatically turn off approximately three minutes after the rear video system is turned off.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 NOTE: 5. To cancel out of the Mode Selection menu, press the BACK button on the remote control. • When both the headphone and the remote control channel selector switches are on Channel 1, the Replacing The Headphone Batteries Remote is controlling Channel 1 and the headphones Each set of headphones requires two AAA batteries for...
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354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL How Long Does the Coverage Last? This warranty lasts may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or as long as you own the Product. consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal What Does This Warranty Cover? Except as specified rights.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 You may register your Unwired® wireless headphones Display Settings online at www.unwiredtechnology.com or by phone at 1-888-293-3332. System Information Disc Menu When listening to a CD Audio or CD Data disc, pressing the remote control’s POP UP/MENU button displays a list of all commands which control playback of the disc.
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356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • To change the current audio mode, press the remote settings are already set for optimum viewing, so there is no need to change these settings under normal circum- control’s SOURCE button. This will automatically se- stances.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 Disc Formats DVD Audio Support The Blu-ray™ Disc player is capable of the playing the When a DVD-Audio disc is inserted in the Blu-ray™ Disc following types of discs (12 mm or 8 mm diameter): player, the DVD-Audio title on the disc is played by default (most DVD-Audio discs also have a Video title, •...
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358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Mixed media recordable DVD formats will only play If you record a disc using a personal computer, there may be cases where the Blu-ray™ Disc player may not be able the Video_TS portion of the disc. to play some or the entire disc, even if it is recorded in a If you are still having trouble writing a disc that is compatible format and is playable on other players.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 • The Blu-ray™ Disc player always uses the file exten- • If you are creating your own files, the recommended sion to determine the audio format, so MP3 files must fixed bit rate for MP3 files is between 96 and 192Kbps always end with the extension .mp3 or .MP3 and and the recommended fixed bit rate for WMA files is WMA files must always end with the extension .wma...
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360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL A dirty, damaged, or incompatible disc format are all Product Agreement potential causes for a Disc Error message. This product incorporates copyright protection technol- ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- If a disc has a damaged track which results in audible or tual property rights.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 General Information This system complies with Part 15 of the FCC Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- eration.
362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pressing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/SXM/ Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next CD/AUX/VES, etc.). track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a beginning of the previous track if it is within one second...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES ing the disc. Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from 4.
364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When the Uconnect® system is in different modes (Ra- dio, Player, Settings, More, etc.) the driver and passenger temperature settings will be indicated at the top of the display. General Overview Hard-Keys The hard-keys are located below the Uconnect® screen. Automatic Climate Controls —...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. Uconnect® 8.4 Automatic Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-Keys And Uconnect® 5.0 Automatic Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys) Soft-Keys 1. MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is ON.
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366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to 5. Front Defrost Button switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator Press and release to change the current airflow setting to will turn off. Defrost mode.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 7. Passenger Temperature Control Up Button CAUTION! Provides the passenger with independent temperature Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to control. Push the hard-key button for warmer tempera- the heating elements: ture settings or on the touchscreen, press and slide the •...
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368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. SYNC Soft-Key Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting Press the Sync soft-key to toggle the Sync feature On/Off. and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting. The Sync indicator is illuminated when this feature is Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar enabled.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 • Mix Mode direction. There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow Air comes from the floor, defrost and side from these outlets. window demist outlets.
370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Driver Temperature Control Down Button 15. Temperature Control (5.0 Radio Only) Provides the driver with independent temperature con- Press the temperature soft-key to regulate the tempera- trol. Push the hard-key button for cooler temperature ture of the air inside the passenger compartment.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 NOTE: In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can be adjusted to desired user settings. Pressing other settings • If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to the prior select Defrost mode and increase blower speed.
372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation feature not necessary to change the settings. You will experi- may be unavailable (soft button greyed out) if conditions ence the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the exist that could create fogging on the inside of the wind-...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Manual Operation Override Summer Operation The system allows for manual selection of blower speed, The engine cooling system must be protected with a air distribution mode, A/C status and recirculation control. high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corro- sion protection and to protect against engine overheating.
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374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility eliminate window fogging on the front windshield. of compressor damage when the system is started again. When this occurs, recirculation will be unavailable. 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.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 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...
382 STARTING AND OPERATING Keyless Enter-N-Go™ CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- This feature allows the driver to oper- ing precautions are not observed: ate the ignition switch with the push • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL of a button, as long as the Remote into any forward gear when the engine is above Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 383 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to position. If the shift lever/shift selector is not in PARK the engine starting, press the button again. and the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed once, the EVIC (if equipped) will display a “Vehicle NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine Not In Park”...
384 STARTING AND OPERATING and START. To change the ignition positions without Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C) starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of steps: an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 385 Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE WARNING! (Continued) START/STOP Button) • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it If the engine fails to start after you have followed the started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- “Normal Starting”...
386 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out of PARK. The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up. WARNING! AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 387 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
388 STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- The Fuel Economy (ECO) mode can improve the vehi- lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK cle’s overall fuel economy during normal driving condi- before the engine can be turned off.
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 When the Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode is engaged, the Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission vehicle control systems will change the following: Your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art, fuel • The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift efficient eight-speed transmission.
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390 STARTING AND OPERATING The electronically-controlled transmission provides a DRIVE or SPORT position will manually select the trans- precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are mission gear, and will display the current gear in the self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new instrument cluster.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 391 Gear Ranges When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before shifting the transmission to PARK. As an added precau- DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill NEUTRAL into another gear range.
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392 STARTING AND OPERATING 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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STARTING AND OPERATING 393 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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394 STARTING AND OPERATING 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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STARTING AND OPERATING 395 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), select TOW mode (refer to reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause Selec-Trac®...
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396 STARTING AND OPERATING SPORT (S) illuminated. A message in the instrument cluster will inform the driver of the more serious conditions, and This mode alters the transmission’s automatic shift indicate what actions may be necessary. schedule for sportier driving. Upshift speeds are in- creased to make full use of available engine power.
STARTING AND OPERATING 397 5. Restart the engine. center console. Selecting TOW mode will improve per- formance and reduce the potential for transmission over- 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no heating or failure due to excessive shifting. Refer to longer detected, the transmission will return to normal “Selec-Trac®”...
398 STARTING AND OPERATING Operation reached. If, however, Paddle Shift is engaged while in SPORT or TRACK mode, the transmission will remain When the transmission is in DRIVE or SPORT mode, it in the selected gear even when maximum engine will operate automatically, shifting between the eight speed is reached.
STARTING AND OPERATING 399 • If a requested downshift would cause the engine to WARNING! over-speed, that shift will not occur. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a • The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low slippery surface.
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400 STARTING AND OPERATING will be in Semi Firm mode, and a green flag will light up in the instrument cluster. The transmission will provide a more aggressive shifting pattern (Refer to “Paddle Shift Mode” in “Starting And Operating” for further information).
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 • Track – Track road calibration for use on high traction Active Damping System surfaces. Driveline is maximized for traction. Some This vehicle is equipped with an electronic controlled binding may be felt on less forgiving surfaces. The damping system.
402 STARTING AND OPERATING Launch Mode — If Equipped 6. Release the brake pedal. This system maximizes acceleration traction for straight Pressing the launch control button when launch control is line racing. To use Launch Mode please follow the steps active will deactivate launch control.
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 DRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising Water Driving through water more than a few inches/ WARNING! centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. Do not drive on, or cross, a road or a path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
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404 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- • Always check the depth of the standing water cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph before driving through it. Never drive through (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. standing water that is deeper than the bottom of •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 POWER STEERING CAUTION! (Continued) The standard power steering system will give you good • Driving through standing water may cause damage vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- steering capability if power assist is lost.
406 STARTING AND OPERATING • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer- NOTE: This system may take some time to return to full ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time. functionality after a battery disconnect. This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering PARKING BRAKE system.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 407 NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle.
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408 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the keyless ignition node is in the “OFF” mode, re- parking brake. Always apply the parking brake move the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 Assist System (BAS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), WARNING! (Continued) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). All five of these • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or control in various driving conditions.
410 STARTING AND OPERATING on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the WARNING! (Continued) system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those re- will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel sulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on that is not spinning.
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 “pump” the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by is released, the BAS is deactivated. monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the speed of the vehicle.
412 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle WARNING! path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appro- tions, and driving conditions, influence the chance priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 413 as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed The ESC system has three available operating modes. and driving to the prevailing road conditions. This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever WARNING! the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in this “On”...
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414 STARTING AND OPERATING again, momentarily press the “ESC OFF” switch. This NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving will restore the normal “ESC On” mode of operation. with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 415 while the vehicle is stopped with the engine running. WARNING! After five seconds, a chime will sound, the “ESC • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will illuminate, and the ESC OFF message will display in the vehicle of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de- odometer.
416 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine torque With the ESC switched OFF, the enhanced vehicle reduction and stability features are disabled. There- stability offered by ESC is unavailable. In an emer- fore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is gency evasive maneuver, the ESC system will not unavailable.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 417 light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the NOTE: vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
418 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control (TSC) the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will flash, the engine power may be reduced and you may TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- feel the brakes being applied to individual wheels to sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate attempt to stop the trailer from swaying.
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
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420 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into into the sidewall.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 421 EXAMPLE: R = Construction code — R means radial construction — D means diagonal or bias construction 15 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol —...
422 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Load Identification: ..blank..= Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire Extra Load (XL) = Extra load (or reinforced) tire Light Load (LL) = Light load tire C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load—...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 423 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation — This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
424 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 three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 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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426 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 427 Loading To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle.
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428 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.
430 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 431 Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability WARNING! (Continued) Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the ride.
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432 STARTING AND OPERATING At least once a month: (1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pressure • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality molded into the tire sidewall. pocket-type pressure gauge.
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 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...
434 STARTING AND OPERATING Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped additional information. Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- on ice.
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and Run Flat Tires — If Equipped type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles in sets of four;...
436 STARTING AND OPERATING Spare Tires — If Equipped rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended NOTE: For vehicles equipped with TIREFIT instead of a tire rotation pattern. spare tire, please refer to “TIREFIT KIT”...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 437 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.
438 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In WARNING! Emergencies” for further information. Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- WARNING! stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further infor- mation. Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: •...
440 STARTING AND OPERATING Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six equipment tire sidewall.
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 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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442 STARTING AND OPERATING These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Road type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main- tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least NOTE: For vehicles equipped with run flat tires — When three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a the TPMS indicates a tire pressure of 14 psi (96 kPa) or three-hour period.
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444 STARTING AND OPERATING the recommended cold tire pressure in order for the Tire be ON. In this situation, the Tire Pressure Monitoring Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to be turned off. The Telltale Light will turn OFF only after the tires have been system will automatically update and the Tire Pressure inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will extinguish once the up-...
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- CAUTION! (Continued) nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al- correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge, even ways reinstall the valve stem cap.
446 STARTING AND OPERATING • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and a graphic displaying tire pressures • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au- dible chime will be activated, when one or more of the...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 447 NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units recommended cold tire pressure as shown in the Inflate in PSI, kPa, or BAR. to XXX message. The system will automatically update, the graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop “flashing,”...
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448 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel in PSI, kPa, or BAR. housings. If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, 4.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 449 NOTE: cycle, a chime will sound, the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and • There is no tire pressure monitoring sensor in the spare then remain on solid, and the EVIC will display a tire.
450 STARTING AND OPERATING General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 6.4L Engine RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: The 6.4L engine is designed to meet all •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, may be used in your vehicle.
452 STARTING AND OPERATING E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with E-85 perform the following: Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- • Drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer). line containing 10% ethanol (E10).
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content Fuel System Cautions of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether CAUTION! the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s and California reformulated gasoline.
454 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being WARNING! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Most of these products contain high concentrations Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon of methanol.
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. ADDING FUEL 1.
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456 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system. 4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe, the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refuel- ing.
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 • Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper door WARNING! (Continued) open. • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is • Pour fuel into funnel opening. in violation of most state and federal fire regula- tions and may cause the “Malfunction Indicator •...
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458 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Grab popped up outboard edge with other hand to disengage snaps. 4. Remove the storage bin. 5. Pull the release cable to open the fuel door, push the release cable back to the home position to re-seat the fuel door latch to the closed position.
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 VEHICLE LOADING rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must be limited so GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded. Certification Label Payload As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar.
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460 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Size values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents added. the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed TRAILER TOWING equally. Stow all loose items securely before driving. In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect with your vehicle.
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462 STARTING AND OPERATING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica- further information. tion Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 463 Frontal Area Weight-Distributing Hitch The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- maximum width of the front of a trailer. age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the Weight-Carrying Hitch tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s).
464 STARTING AND OPERATING 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. •...
466 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal (SRT Models) — If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a trailer hitch re- ceiver cover, this must be removed to access the trailer hitch receiver (if equipped). This hitch receiver cover is located at the bottom center of the rear fascia.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 467 Hitch Receiver Cover Hitch Receiver Cover Removal 3. Lower back down to disengage the tabs located at the To reinstall the hitch receiver cover after towing repeat top of the hitch receiver cover and then pull outwards the procedure in reverse order.
468 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer.
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
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470 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 471 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Total weight must be distributed between the tow • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping vehicle and the trailer such that the following four distance. When towing you should allow for addi- ratings are not exceeded: tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
472 STARTING AND OPERATING • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage required when towing a trailer with electronically before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with Information”...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 473 Automatic Transmission Paddle Shift Mode • When using the Paddle Shift switches, select the The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. The transmission controls include a drive strategy to avoid highest gear that allows for adequate performance and frequent shifting when towing.
474 STARTING AND OPERATING • Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND maximize fuel efficiency. MOTORHOME, ETC.) Recreational towing is not allowed. Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- CAUTION! heating, take the following actions: Towing this vehicle with any of its wheels on the City Driving...
476 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 477 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CAUTION! Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure Driving with a hot cooling system could damage that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the (H), pull over and stop the vehicle.
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478 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Wheel Mounting Surface Torque Patterns Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each WARNING! nut/bolt has been tightened twice. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated been lowered.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 479 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for WARNING! changing tires only. The jack should not be used to • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the lift the vehicle for service purposes.
480 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located in rear cargo area, below the load floor. Spare Tire Label WARNING! Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) if the “Tire Pressure Jack Storage Location Monitoring Telltale Light”...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 481 NOTE: The funnel for the Cap-Less Fuel System is WARNING! located on top of the spare tire. If your vehicle is out of fuel and an auxiliary fuel can is needed, insert the funnel Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the into the filler neck and proceed to fill the vehicle.
482 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally Jacking Instructions opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front WARNING! tire, block the left rear wheel. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: •...
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 483 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a Jack Warning Label service center where it can be raised on a lift.
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484 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack And Tool Assembly Jacking Locations 4. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 485 Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding Front Jacking Location 5. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding).
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486 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding Rear Jacking Location 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 487 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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488 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 489 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.
490 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING CAUTION! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in other booster source with a system voltage greater another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,...
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 491 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact.
492 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- Jump-Starting Procedure cal accessories. WARNING! 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote posi- tive (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could remove it.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 493 Connecting The Jumper Cables WARNING! (Continued) 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the could result in personal injury. Only use the specific remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. ground point, do not use any other exposed metal parts.
494 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable CAUTION! (Continued) from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to 4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from cable from the remote positive (+) post of the dis- starting.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 495 Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that CAUTION! (Continued) will maintain the rocking motion without spinning the the risk of clutch or transmission failure during wheels or racing the engine. prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle. NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch (if necessary), to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial WARNING!
496 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use CAUTION! both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- damage to the vehicle. tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the WARNING! wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 497 MANUAL PARK RELEASE 2. Open the center console and locate the Manual Park Release cover, remove it by snapping the cover away WARNING! from the console hinges. Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating the Manual Park Release.
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498 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Release Latch Released Position 4. While the metal latch is the open position, simultane- CAUTION! ously pull upwards on the tether strap until it clicks and releases out of the park position. Closing the armrest while the Manual Park Release is activated may damage the Manual Park Release mechanism, the transmission and the armrest.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 499 NOTE: To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintention- ally, firmly apply the parking brake. To Disengage the Manual Park Release Lever: 1. To disengage the Manual Park Release apply tension upward while pushing the release latch towards the tether to unlock the lever.
500 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE The manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “Manual Park Release” in this section for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK for loading onto a flatbed truck.
504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 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.
506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids services determined by the engineers who designed your that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle.
508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil CAUTION! Checking Oil Level • Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at engine.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 Engine Oil Selection American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the This symbol means that the oil has American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SN.
510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity Materials Added To Engine Oil Use Pennzoil Ultra™ 0W-40 engine or equivalent The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- MOPAR® oil meeting the Chrysler Material Standard dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 Engine Oil Filter Selection WARNING! (Continued) This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality near the engine compartment before starting the of replacement filters varies considerably.
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512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any • When temperatures are below the freezing point, other booster source with a system voltage greater electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter not attempt jump-starting because the battery motor, alternator or electrical system may occur.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test. WARNING! (Continued) Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time. • Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is WARNING! flammable and explosive.
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514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE A/C Air Filter CAUTION! Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning maintenance intervals. system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- tioning components. Such damage is not covered by WARNING! the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter 6. Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter cover to the HVAC housing, and remove the cover. pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the cover.
516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit;...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper blade holder. 1 — Wiper Arm 2 — Pivot Cap NOTE: The rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully up- 1 —...
518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system the wiper blade until it snaps into place.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system; WARNING! (Continued) or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle; • A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;...
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520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning CAUTION! (Continued) engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe • Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 Cooling System should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) only by an authorized dealer. Check the front of the A/C condenser for any WARNING! accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently •...
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522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains visible • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and flush with specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- OAT coolant (antifreeze) (conforming to MS-12106).
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523 important that you use the same engine coolant (OAT CAUTION! (Continued) coolant conforming to MS-12106) throughout the life of • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine your vehicle. coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional Please review these recommendations for using Organic rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze)
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524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- • Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom- ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant mended and can result in cooling system damage. If (antifreeze) solution.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 525 engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in WARNING! puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek • Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately.
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526 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze) requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106 needs to be added, the contents of the coolant expansion should be added to the coolant bottle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527 • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is WARNING! equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or •...
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528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE pads wear. Brake fluid level should be checked when WARNING! (Continued) pads are replaced. If the brake fluid is abnormally low, • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or check system for leaks. moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts”...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529 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.
530 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 531 Automatic Transmission CAUTION! (Continued) Selection Of Lubricant in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
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532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam- the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- age may occur. Your authorized dealer has the proper nents.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 533 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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534 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 535 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, CAUTION! de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These •...
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536 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 537 quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do WARNING! not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may scratch the elements. Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
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538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Maintenance WARNING! Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 539 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. •...
540 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 541 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid 40 Amp Green Emission Sensors (Diesel engine only) 40 Amp Green Diesel Fuel Heater (Diesel engine only) 40 Amp Green Body Controller / Exterior Lighting #2 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Electric Brake - If Equipped 40 Amp Green...
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542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brakes/Stability Control Module/ Valves 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Backup Lights - If Equipped 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Parking Lights - If Equipped 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Receptacle - If Equipped 30 Amp Pink Drive Train Control Module...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor - If Equipped 10 Amp Red Integrated Central Stack / Climate Control 20 Amp Yellow Air Suspension Control Module - If Equipped 10 Amp Red Ignition Node Module / Keyless Ignition / Steering Column Lock 5 Amp Tan...
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544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 25 Amp Natural Fuel Injectors / Powertrain 10 Amp Red Sunroof / Passenger Window Switches / Rain Sensor 15 Amp Blue CD / DVD / Bluetooth Hands-free Module - If Equipped 20 Amp Yellow Rear Wiper Motor 20 Amp Yellow...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 545 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door Opener / Compass / Anti-Intrusion Module 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn/Stop Lights 10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module/ Cruise Control 10 Amp Red Fuel Door 15 Amp Blue Switch Bank/Instrument Cluster...
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546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Shifter / Transfer Case Module 10 Amp Red Rear Camera / Park Assist 10 Amp Red Rear Seat Heater Switch / Flashlamp Char- ger - If Equipped 25 Amp Natural Rear Heated Seats &...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 547 VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 • When installing the power distribution center days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly You may: positioned and fully latched.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549 Bulb Number Bulb Number Premium Front Side LED - (Service at Rear Body Side Tail LED - (Service at Marker - If Equipped Authorized Dealer) Lamps Authorized Dealer) Front Park/Turn Lamp CHMSL - Center High LED - (Service at Mounted Stop Lamp Authorized Dealer) Rear Body Side Turn...
550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- Equipped charge (HID) headlamps, when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This dimin- The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube. ishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the seconds, as the system charges.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 551 CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Insert the bulb into the housing until the index tabs are CAUTION! engaged in the slots of the collar. • Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil 6. Firmly and evenly push the bulb straight into the lamp contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 553 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. Tail Lamp Push Pins 4.
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554 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Liftgate Tail Lamps 1 — Auxiliary LED Tail Connector – Do Not Remove 5. Tail lamps are now visible. Rotate socket(s) counter 2 — Backup Bulb Socket clockwise. 6. Remove/replace bulb(s). 7. Reinstall the socket(s) 8.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Rear License Lamp The center high mounted stop lamp is LED. Service at 1. The rear license lamps are LED. Service at Authorized Authorized Dealer. Dealer. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 557 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) that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic...
558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Use only 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 We recommend you use MOPAR®...
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560 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser- The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this vice is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle manual must be done at the times or mileages specified serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best (805 km).
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 561 • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a master cylinder, and power steering, and add as scheduled oil change is performed by someone other needed.
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562 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 563 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
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564 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 565 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 42 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
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566 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 567 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
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568 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 569 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
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570 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 571 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service 114 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
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572 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service 126 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 573 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 138 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏...
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574 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 575 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 ..... . .579 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
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578 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .585 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....585 ▫...
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 579 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.
580 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 581 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.
582 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 583 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.
584 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 585 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:...
586 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The WARNING! grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on Vehicle Safety Standard No.
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INDEX 589 Gear Ranges ......391 Master Cylinder ......527 Special Additives .
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590 INDEX Cargo Tie-Downs ......276 Cleaning Car Washes ......533 Wheels .
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INDEX 591 Radiator Cap ......524 Driving Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ... . .522 Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Corrosion Protection .
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INDEX 605 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ....535 Windshield Washers ..... . .174 Wind Buffeting.
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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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