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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or optional name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
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Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death. NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ..17 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....22 Windows ......36 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ....51 ▫ Child Restraints ..... . 70 ▫...
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) when in position.
Page 15: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
Page 16: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Ignition Or Accessory On Message on the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 17: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 WARNING! CAUTION! • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. remove the Key Fob from vehicle, cycle the ignition •...
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE After cycling the ignition to the ON/RUN position, the CAUTION! Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- indicates that there is a problem with the electronics.
Page 19: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Customer Key Programming CAUTION! Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer. Always remove the keys from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15 At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided...
Page 20: Rearming Of The System
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, make triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will pro- vide the following audible and visible signals: the horn sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF . will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, •...
Page 21: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, 3. If any doors are open, close them. insert a valid key into the ignition switch and turn To Disarm The System the key to the ON position. The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods: NOTE:...
Page 22: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition is remain armed when the battery is reconnected;...
Page 23: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above within five seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signal disables the system from responding to all RKE transmit- lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The ter buttons for all RKE transmitters.
Page 24: To Lock The Doors
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Touch™ Settings” Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors information.
Page 25: Programming Additional Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 headlights will turn on, the park lights will flash, the Programming Additional Transmitters horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be turn on.
Page 26: General Information
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip, the RKE transmitter apart.
Page 27: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- NOTE: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • RKE PANIC button not pressed. Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped • System not disabled from previous remote start event The following messages will display in the EVIC if the •...
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two To Enter Remote Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- the ignition must be cycled to the RUN position before onds.
Page 30: Door Locks
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle Before the end of 15 minute cycle, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if equipped).
Page 31: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Power Door Locks WARNING! A power door lock switch is on each front door trim • For personal security and safety in the event of an panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. accident, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the authorized dealer per written request of the customer. Keyless Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry) system. For further Please see your authorized dealer for service. information, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go”...
Page 33: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Page 34: Keyless Enter-N-Go
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 • If the vehicle is unlocked by the RKE transmitter or Passive Entry and no door goes ajar within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and if equipped will arm the theft alarm. To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver door handle, grab the front driver...
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Passenger Side: If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati-...
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, press the door handle LOCK button to lock both doors.
Page 38: Windows
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF To open the window part way, press the window switch position. Opening either front door will cancel this to the first detent and release it when you want the feature.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Reset Auto Up • If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window closure, it will reverse direction and then go back probably needs to be reset.
Page 41: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
Page 42: Trunk Safety Warning
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The trunk lid can be released from Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things To Know outside the vehicle by pressing the Before Starting Your Vehicle” for more information on TRUNK button on the Remote trunk operation with the Passive Entry feature.
Page 43: Trunk Emergency Release
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Trunk Emergency Release OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS As a security measure, a trunk internal emergency release Some of the most important safety features in your lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the vehicle are the restraint systems: event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the •...
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may Please pay close attention to the information in this enhance occupant protection by managing occupant section. It tells you how to use your restraint system energy during an impact event properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.
Page 45: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! can reduce the seriousness of injuries in an accident. • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. WARNING! (Continued) Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt your injuries in an accident much worse.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. a bit on the shoulder belt.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully.
Page 50: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will In the driver and front passenger seats, the shoulder belt prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt you will prefer a higher position.
Page 51: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. If the passenger seating position is equipped with an The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the ALR and is being used for normal usage: latch plate.
Page 52: Energy Management Feature
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE position that has a belt with this feature. Children WARNING! 12 years old and under should always be properly • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced restrained in the rear seat. if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-...
Page 53: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat WARNING! belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced worn snugly and positioned properly. if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-...
Page 54: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The BeltAlert warning sequence begins after the vehicle BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h), by blinking the Seat Belt dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deac- Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime.
Page 55: Seat Belt Extender
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Seat Belt Extender WARNING! If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if so Using a seat belt extender when not needed can equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized increase the risk of injury in an accident.
Page 56: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat- design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • Knee Impact Bolster driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides •...
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may • No objects should be placed over or near the air provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant bag on the instrument panel, because any such during a side impact.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- WARNING! (Continued) brated to deploy the SAB and SABIC air bags during • If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, impacts that require air bag occupant protection. do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to WARNING!
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat Air Bags work with the Supplemental Driver Side Knee belt properly (see Section on Child Restraints) should be Air Bag and the passenger side knee bolster to provide secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- improved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 The driver and front passenger seats should be moved WARNING! back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front Air • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more Bags room to inflate.
Page 64: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag will not deploy in all frontal collisions, Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) including some that may produce substantial vehicle The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system damage —...
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all acci- turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily dents, and also are needed to help keep you in position, or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light away from an inflating air bag.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the Inflator Units vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain Inflator Units (SABIC) Inflator Units The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) are During collisions where the impact is confined to a designed to activate only in certain side collisions.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of the battery has power or until the ignition key is whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de- They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a bags will not be in place to protect you.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or • Modifications to any part of the air bag system may not function properly if modifications are could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 71: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine You will want to have the air bags ready to related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint inflate for your protection in a collision. The Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
Page 72: Child Restraints
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is were buckled/fastened; required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, •...
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of LATCH child restraint anchor system. Refer to “Lower their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Children Too Large For Booster Seats NOTE: For additional information, refer to Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana- comfortably and whose legs are long enough to bend dian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s web- over the front of the seat when their back is against the site for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/...
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child WARNING! restraint: When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety vehicle.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 having attachments for those anchorages will continue to have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- able for some time.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- are provided with the child restraint system. facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a located at the rear of the seat cushion where it...
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 For center seating position route the tether strap over the seatback and adjustable headrest (with the headrest in the full down position) then attach the hook to the tether anchor located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt WARNING! behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an increased head motion and possible injury to the inquisitive child.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 • N/A — Not Applicable Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belts • ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) to Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR: secure a Child Restraint System (CRS).
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To attach a child restraint tether strap: 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. 1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint.
Page 83: Maintaining Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Transporting Pets While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in be detrimental and should be avoided.
Page 84: Safety Tips
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE should be considered a normal part of the break-in and WARNING! (Continued) not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat SAFETY TIPS belts.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the out of the area.
Page 86: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Air Bag Warning Light Vehicle The light should come on and remain on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first Seat Belts turned ON.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Floor Mat Safety Information WARNING! (Continued) Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your • Never place or install floor mats or other floor vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they secured to prevent them from moving and inter-...
Page 88: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts WARNING! (Continued) and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Power Mirrors ..... . . 97 Mirrors ......94 ▫...
Page 90 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Uconnect™ Phone Features ... . . 148 Uconnect™ Phone (4.3) ....107 ▫...
Page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 ▫ Ventilated Seats ..... 184 ▫ Headlights On With Wipers ... . . 196 ▫...
Page 92 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Ambient Light ..... . 202 Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped ..212 ▫...
Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 ▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed ... . 222 Parksense Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 241 ▫ To Cancel ......223 ▫...
Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overhead Console ..... 251 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ... . 261 ▫...
Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 ▫ Door Storage ..... . . 274 Cupholders ......268 ▫...
Page 96: Mirrors
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 97: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror. NOTE: The passenger side convex outside mirror will give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to your vehicle.
Page 98: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Folding Feature (RKE) transmitter or open any door. This LED shines Outside mirrors are hinged allowing the mirror to pivot outward to illuminate the front and rear door handles. It forward and rearward to resist damage. The hinge has also shines downward to illuminate the area in front of three detent positions: full forward, full rearward and the doors.
Page 99: Power Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 • Refer to “Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in “Understand- The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror, press either the L (left) or R (right) to select the Power Mirrors mirror that you want to adjust.
Page 100: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur- ther information.
Page 101: Blind Spot Monitoring - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 desired position. To use the extender feature of the sun detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, visor, grab the extender which is located at the rear of the motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the visor and pull rearward.
Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap- forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand by mode proximately 20 ft (6 m) to the rear of the vehicle. The BSM when the vehicle is in PARK.
Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are Entering From The Side located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either contamination so that the BSM system can function side of the vehicle.
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative of less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Overtaking/Passing Stationary Objects The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
Page 106: Rear Cross Path
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are WARNING! traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including reducing the radio volume.
Page 108: Modes Of Operation
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Modes Of Operation alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime Three selectable modes of operation are available in the will also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and de- Uconnect Touch™...
Page 109: Uconnect™ Phone (4.3)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Blind Spot Alert Off Uconnect™ Phone (4.3) When the BSM system is turned off, there will be no Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- systems.
Page 110 • Viewing and Calling contacts from Phonebooks dis- • www.chrysler.com/uconnect played on the touch-screen, • www.dodge.com/uconnect • Setting Favorite Contact Phone numbers so the are • www.jeep.com/uconnect easily accessible on the Main Phone screen, • Viewing and Calling contacts from Recent Call logs, •...
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Uconnect™ Phone allows you to transfer calls between long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit the vehicle’s Uconnect™ Phone. The Uconnect™ Phone your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s allows up to ten mobile phones or audio devices to be microphone for private conversation.
Page 112: Operation
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for The Uconnect™ Phone is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect™ Phone the beep, which follows the “Listen” prompt or an- can be adjusted either from the radio volume control other prompt.
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Phone works best when you talk in a normal conver- The system utilizes continuous dialog; when the system sational tone, as if speaking to someone sitting a few requires more information from the user it will ask a feet/meters away from you.
Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The vehicle must be in PARK. You can also press the buttons when the system is listening for a command and be returned to the 1. You can do either of the following: main or previous menu.
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 • Uconnect™ Phone will display an in process screen 3. Search for available devices on your Bluetooth en- abled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, while the system is connecting, select the “Uconnect™” device and enter the PIN. •...
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • At the Options pop-up screen touch the “Disconnect within range. If you would need to choose a particular Phone or Audio Device follow these steps: Device” soft-key, • Touch the “Settings” hard-key, •...
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • Select a different Phone or Audio Device then the • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins currently connected device, as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is made to the Uconnect™ Phone, for example, after you •...
Page 118: Phone Call Features
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- Phone Call Features ferred and updated to Uconnect™ Phone on the next The following features can be accessed through the phone connection. Uconnect™ Phone if the feature(s) are available on your mobile service plan.
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 • Recent Call Log. Call Controls The touch-screen allows you to control the following call NOTE: All of the above operations except Redial can be features: done with 1 call or less active. •...
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Touch-Tone screen will be displayed, These can be accessed by touching the recent calls soft-key on the Phone main screen. • Use the numbered soft-keys to enter the number and touch “Call”. You can also press the button and say “Show my incoming calls”...
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Currently In Progress Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another To make a second call while you are currently on a call, incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for press the button and say “Dial”...
Page 122: Uconnect™ Phone Features
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect™ Phone will call the last number that Join Calls When two calls are in progress (one active and one on was dialed from your mobile phone. hold), touch the “Join Calls” soft-key on the Phone main Call Continuation screen to combine all calls into a Conference Call.
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone is WARNING! operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: Your phone must be turned on and connected to the Uconnect™ Phone to allow use of this vehicle feature •...
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mexico City in Mexico). Please refer to the Chrysler When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that Group LLC 24-Hour “Towing Assistance” coverage normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence details in the Warranty Information Booklet and on the on your mobile phone keypad, you can utilize the 24–Hour Towing Assistance Card.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 NOTE: Barge In — Overriding Prompts • The first number encountered for that contact will be button can be used when you wish to skip part sent. All other numbers entered for that contact will be of a prompt and issue your voice command immediately.
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Select either “Brief” or “Detailed” by touching the box audio system. The Uconnect™ Phone will work the same next to the selection. A check-mark will appear to as if you dial the number using voice command. show your selection.
Page 127: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Advanced Phone Connectivity Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone The Uconnect™ Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans- Voice Command ferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect™ Phone •...
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • low road noise, • Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect™ Phone Lo- cal) name recognition rate is optimized when the • smooth road surface, entries are not similar. • fully closed windows, • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). •...
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be Far End Audio Performance compromised with the convertible top down. • Audio quality is maximized under: Bluetooth Communication Link • low-to-medium blower setting, Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the •...
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 131: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • If your phone does not support phonebook download NOTE: • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your or call log download over Bluetooth than these com- mobile or favorite phone book. You can also say “Send mands will return a response that the contact does not a message to John Smith”...
Page 132: Uconnect™ Phone (8.4/8.4N)
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Calling Back the last incoming call number (“Call Uconnect™ Phone (8.4/8.4N) Back”). Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav • View Call logs on screen (“Show incoming calls”, Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system.
Page 133 Uconnect™ Phone. phone use. All attention should be kept on the For Uconnect™ customer support, visit the following roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in an websites: accident causing serious injury or death. • www.chrysler.com/uconnect • www.dodge.com/uconnect...
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Uconnect™ Phone is driven through your recent, incoming, outgoing calls, view phonebook etc., Bluetooth “Hands-Free Profile” mobile phone. When you press the button you will hear a BEEP. The Uconnect™ features Bluetooth technology - the global beep is your signal to give a command.
Page 135: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Operation “John Smith” and then “mobile”, the following com- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ pound command can be said: “Call John Smith mo- Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone bile”.
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Natural speech allows the user to speak commands in Voice Command Tree phrases or complete sentences. The system filters out Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section. certain non-word utterances and sounds such as “ah” Help Command and “eh”.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 NOTE: Pressing the buttons while the 1. Press the “Phone” soft-key on the screen to begin. system is playing is known as “Barging In”, refer to 2. If there is no phone currently connected with the “Barge —...
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Select Yes to begin the pairing process. Then, search for available devices on your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect Touch™ screen. •...
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Pair Additional Mobile Phones • Touch the “More” soft-key to begin, • Touch the “Settings” soft-key, • Next, touch the “Phone/Bluetooth ” soft-key, • Touch the “Add Device” soft-key, • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth en- abled mobile phone.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Uconnect™ Phone will display an in process screen You can also use the following VR commands to bring up the Paired Phone screen from any screen on the radio: while the system is connecting, •...
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 • Touch the + soft-key located to the right of the device Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device name, Uconnect™ Phone will automatically connect to the • The options pop-up will be displayed, highest priority paired phone and/or Audio Device •...
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To call a name from a downloaded mobile phonebook, Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite follow the procedure in “Call by Saying a Name” • Touch the “Settings” soft-key, section. •...
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the Uconnect™ Phone. These can only be edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- ferred and updated to Uconnect™ Phone on the next phone connection.
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Next select Favorites on the left side of the screen and touch “Add from Mobile”. You will then be asked which contact and number to choose from your mobile phone- then touch the + Options soft-key. book.
Page 145: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Emergency And Towing Assistance The Emergency and Towing Favorite numbers can only be altered. These cannot be deleted and the names cannot be changed. To change the Emergency or Towing number follow these steps.
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For example, if your mobile service plan provides three- NOTE: All of the above operations except Redial can be way calling, this feature can be accessed through the done with 1 call or less active. Uconnect™...
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Call Controls Touch-Tone Number Entry The touch-screen allows you to control the following call • Touch the “Phone” soft-key, features: • Touch the “Dial” soft-key, • Answer • The Touch-Tone screen will be displayed, •...
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • All Calls Recent Calls You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the These can be accessed by touching the “recent calls” following call types: soft-key on the Phone main screen. You can also press the button and say “Show my incoming calls”...
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call in progress. Or you can place a call on hold by touching Currently In Progress the Hold soft-key on the Phone main screen, then dial a If a call is currently in progress and you have another number from the dialpad, recent calls, SMS Inbox or from incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for...
Page 150: Uconnect™ Phone Features
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect™ Phone will call the last number that Join Calls When two calls are in progress (one active and one on was dialed from your mobile phone. hold), touch the “Join Calls” soft-key on the Phone main Call Continuation screen to combine all calls into a Conference Call.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • The Uconnect™ Phone does slightly lower your If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as chances of successfully making a phone call as to that follows: for the mobile phone directly.
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You can use your Uconnect™ Phone to access a voice • The towing assistance call may also be initiated by mail system or an automated service, such as a paging touch. service or automated customer service line. Some ser- vices require immediate response selection.
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 • Pauses, wait or other characters that are supported by You can also send stored mobile phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager some phones are not supported over Bluetooth . entries.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Touch the “Display” soft-key, then scroll down to audio system. The Uconnect™ Phone will work the same Voice Response Length, as if you dial the number using voice command. • Select either “Brief” or “Detailed” by touching the box NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the next to the selection.
Page 155: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Advanced Phone Connectivity Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone The Uconnect™ Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans- Voice Command ferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect™ Phone •...
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • low road noise, • Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing • smooth road surface, number combinations may not be supported. • fully closed windows, • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be •...
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness NOTE: Uconnect™ Phone SMS is only available when to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and the vehicle is not in moving. not the Uconnect™...
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Read Messages: Once a message is received and viewed or listened to, you will have the following options: If you receive a new text message while your phone is • Send a Reply connected to Uconnect™...
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Send Messages Using Voice Commands: • Press the button, • After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, say “Send message to John Smith mobile”, • After the system prompts you for what message you want to send, say the message you wish to send or say “List”.
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After the system confirms that you want to send your List of Preset Messages: message to John Smith, your message will be sent. 1. Yes. 2. No. 3. Okay. 4. I can’t talk right now. 5.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 11. See you in <number> minutes. Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 12. Stuck in traffic. Uconnect™ Phone. When this happens, the connection 13. Start without me. can generally be reestablished by switching the phone OFF/ON.
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 • You can replace “248 555 1212” with any phone NOTE: • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your number supported by your Mobile phone. mobile or favorite phone book. You can also say “Send •...
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 165: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 • If your phone does not support phonebook download NOTE: • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your or call log download over Bluetooth than these com- mobile or favorite phone book. You can also say “Send mands will return a response that the contact does not a message to John Smith”...
Page 166: Voice Command
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE VOICE COMMAND When you press the Uconnect™ Voice Command button, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav give a command. The Uconnect™ Voice Command system al- lows you to control your AM, FM radio, satel- If no command is spoken the system will say one of two lite radio, disc player, SD Card, USB/iPod and...
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 NOTE: At any time, you can say the words “Cancel” or Natural Speech “Help”. Natural speech allows the user to speak commands in phrases or complete sentences. The system filters out These commands are universal and can be used from any certain non-word utterances and sounds such as “ah”...
Page 168: Uconnect™ Voice Commands
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ Voice Commands Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session in The Uconnect™ Voice Command system understands Radio/Player Modes two types of commands. Universal commands are avail- In this mode, you can say the following commands: able at all times.
Page 169: Voice Tree
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Voice Tree...
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: 3. You can replace “8” with any other satellite station 1. You can replace “950 AM” with any other AM or FM named received by the radio. frequency, such as “98.7 FM”. 4.
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169...
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: 3. Playlist, Podcast and audio book commands are only 1. You can replace the album, artist, song, genre, playlist, available when the iPod is connected and playing. podcast and audio book names with any corresponding 4.
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171...
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: 3. You can also say “Show Current Weather” or “Show 1. You can replace “NFL” with any league shown on the extended weather” or “Show five day forecast” or “Show sports league screen. For example you can say “Show ski info”...
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173...
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: 3. Navigation commands only work if equipped with 1. Only available with Navigation equipped vehicles. Navigation. 2. You can replace “Player” with “Radio”, “Navigation”, 4. Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face “Phone”, “Climate”, “More”...
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175...
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: 2. You can say “Find Nearest” then “Restaurant”, “Fuel”, 1. You can also say “Find City”, “Find Favorite”, “Find “Transit”, “Lodging”, “Shopping”, “Bank”, “Entertain- Play by Category”, “Find Play by Name”, “Find Recently ment”, “Recreation”, “Attractions”,...
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177...
Page 180: Seats
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold Power Seats face and shaded grey. On models equipped with power seats, the switch is located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. SEATS Use this switch to move the driver’s seat up or down, Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the...
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 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 is reached.
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reclining The Seatback WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward, shoulder belt is no longer resting against your the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 183: Power Lumbar
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Power Lumbar Heated Seats Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats On some models, the front and rear seats may be may be also be equipped with power lumbar. The power equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seatbacks.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE second time to select LO-level heating. Press the soft-key WARNING! (Continued) a third time to shut the heating elements OFF. • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates Front Heated Seat Operations — Vehicles against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 system will automatically switch to LO-level after a choose from HI, LO or OFF heat settings. Amber indica- maximum of 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that tor lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use. time, the display will change from HI to LO, indicating Two indicator lights will illuminate for HI, one for LO the change.
Page 186: Ventilated Seats
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE system will automatically switch to LO-level after a maximum of 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two to one, indicating the change. The LO-level setting will turn OFF automatically after a maximum of 45 minutes.
Page 187: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System — If Equipped” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact.
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Active Head Restraints — Front Seats The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Active Head Restraints (AHR). In the event of a rear impact the AHRs will automatically extend forward minimizing the gap between the back of the occupants head and the AHR.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 WARNING! Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death.
Page 190: Folding Rear Seat
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat After releasing the seatback, it can be folded forward. The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area. To fold the rear seatback, pull on the loops located on the upper seatback. NOTE: These loops can be tucked away when not in use.
Page 191: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! This feature allows the driver to store up to two different • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch.
Page 192: Programming The Memory Feature
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The memory seat switch is located on the driver’s door Programming The Memory Feature trim panel. The switch consists of three buttons: The (S) NOTE: Saving a new memory profile will erase an button, which is used to activate the memory save existing profile from memory.
Page 193: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 NOTE: To program your RKE transmitters, perform the follow- • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in ing: PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a 1. Remove the Key Fob from the ignition (or change the memory profile.
Page 194: Memory Position Recall
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Your RKE transmitters can be unlinked to your A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the memory settings by pressing the SET (S) button followed MEMORY buttons (S, 1, or 2) on the driver’s door during by the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter in Step 4 a recall.
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 • When you remove the Key Fob from the ignition (or seat will return to its previously set position when you change the ignition to OFF, for vehicles equipped with place the ignition in the ACC or RUN position. Keyless Enter-N-Go), the driver’s seat will move about •...
Page 196: To Open And Close The Hood
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety Two latches must be released to open the hood. catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood.
Page 197: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 LIGHTS CAUTION! Headlight Switch To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to The headlight switch is located on the left side of close it. Lower the hood, until it is open approxi- the instrument panel.
Page 198: Automatic Headlights
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent Headlights On With Wipers for parking light and instrument panel light operation. When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on headlight, parking light and instrument panel light if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position.
Page 199: Headlight Time Delay
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 NOTE: To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition switch • The SmartBeam™ system can be turned on and off while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the using the Uconnect Touch™ System, refer to headlights within 45 seconds.
Page 200: Daytime Running Lights (Drl) - If Equipped
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped Fog Lights — If Equipped The Daytime Running Lights will turn On the first time The front fog light switch is built into the headlight the vehicle is shifted out of PARK, and remain On unless switch.
Page 201: Multifunction Lever
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and press the headlight switch. To turn off the front fog lights, either press the headlight switch a second time or turn off the headlight switch.
Page 202: Lane Change Assist
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: High/Low Beam Switch • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light the headlights to high beam.
Page 203: Front Map/Reading Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Front Map/Reading Lights Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- time visibility.
Page 204: Interior Lights
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ambient Light Interior Lights The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light The interior lights come on when a door is opened. feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off ity of the floor center console and PRNDL area.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Dimmer Controls With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of located on the left side of the instrument panel. the instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders (if equipped).
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotating the right dimmer control upward will increase Dome Light Position the brightness of the door handle lights and map pockets. Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this position.
Page 207: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper System The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions and washer when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be- or ACC position.
Page 208: Windshield Washers
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! Turn the windshield wipers off when driving Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield through an automatic car wash. Damage to the wind- could lead to a collision. You might not see other shield wipers may result if the wiper switch is left in vehicles or other obstacles.
Page 209: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Headlights On With Wipers (Available With The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the Automatic Headlights Only) multifunction lever. Wiper delay position 1 is the least When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on sensitive, and wiper delay position 4 is the most sensi- approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on tive.
Page 210: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the This feature allows you to tilt the steering column following conditions: upward or downward.
Page 211: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 To unlock the steering column, pull the lever downward. POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel — IF EQUIPPED upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten This feature allows you to tilt the steering column the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or upward or downward.
Page 212: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To tilt the steering column, move the lever up or down as WARNING! desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 The heated steering wheel can be turned on and off using the Uconnect Touch™ System. Touch the “Controls” soft-key then touch the “Heated Steering Wheel” soft-key to turn on the heated steering wheel. Press the “Heated Steering Wheel” soft-key a second time to turn the heated steering wheel off.
Page 214: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED — If Equipped” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a Vehicle”...
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control sys- tem is on. The following messages will be displayed on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle In- formation System (EVIC) if the pedals are attempted to be adjusted when the system is locked out (“Adjust- able Pedal Disabled —...
Page 216: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have an accident. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 217: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 system can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic To Set A Desired Speed Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle vehicle set speed. has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button and release.
Page 218: To Resume Speed
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Speed decrease until the button is released. Release the button To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed button and release.
Page 219: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant Control.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The ACC system: • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience − Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming ve- system. It is not a substitute for active driving hicles, and stationary objects (e.g., a stopped ve- involvement.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 The Cruise Control system has two control modes: WARNING! • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an You should switch off the ACC system: appropriate distance between vehicles. • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, •...
Page 222: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the The speed control buttons (located on the right side of the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise steering wheel) operates the ACC system. Control.
Page 223: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 • When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE- VERSE or NEUTRAL. • When pushing the RES + button without a previously set speed in memory. To Activate Push and release the ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in the EVIC displays “Adaptive Cruise Ready.”...
Page 224: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could acciden- tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the system off when you are not using To Set A Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the...
Page 225: To Cancel
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 • The system will not be controlling the distance be- To Cancel tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle The system will disable ACC without erasing the speed will only be determined by the position of the memory if: accelerator pedal.
Page 226: To Turn Off
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You turn OFF the ignition. NOTE: If ACC is resumed or set with the ESC/TCS off, ESC will automatically be re-engaged. To Resume Speed Press the RES + button and release. Then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Page 227: To Vary The Speed Setting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 To Vary The Speed Setting Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 mph While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by (1.6 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of pressing and holding the RES + button.
Page 228: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Setting The Following Distance In ACC To change the distance setting, press the Distance button The specified following distance for ACC can be set by and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance varying the distance setting between 3 (long), 2 (me- setting adjusts between long, medium, and short.
Page 229: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 • 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.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “ACC” ACC SET or “Cruise” is highlighted in the EVIC. Status of the ACC − When ACC is set, the set speed will display. or Cruise is also displayed in the menu line.
Page 231: Display Warnings And Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 The ACC screen will display once again if any ACC Display Warnings And Maintenance activity occurs, which may include any of the following: “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning • Set Speed Change The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”...
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” message NOTE: If the ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of can sometimes be displayed while driving in highly Vehicle” warning is active Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise reflective areas (i.e.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 • If the sensor is damaged due to a collision, see your ACC Unavailable Warning authorized dealer for service. If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ FCW Unavailable, Vehicle System Error”, there may be a •...
Page 234: Precautions While Driving With Acc
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service ACC Warning Precautions While Driving With ACC If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates issues.
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Turns And Bends ACC may occasionally provide braking and/or a driver In turns or bends, ACC may detect a vehicle ahead too alert that you consider unnecessary. This may be the late or too early. This may cause your vehicle to brake late system’s response to signs, guardrails, and other station- or unexpectedly.
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using ACC On Hills Lane Changing When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in ACC will 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.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 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 will not be suffi- cient distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 238: General Information
236 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.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 displayed if the system was in the ACC OFF position. To NOTE: You must observe the display when setting or switch back to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, press the changing speed, not the speedometer. MODE button a second time.
Page 240: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys- Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped tem (ESC/TCS) activates. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) warns the driver of a potential collision with the vehicle in front of you and To Resume prompts the driver to take action in order to avoid the Press the RES + button and then remove your foot from...
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 WARNING! Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own. The driver has the responsibility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via braking and steering. Failure to follow this warning could lead to serious injury or death.
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • FCW will not react to irrelevant objects such as over- Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the head objects, ground reflections, objects not in the path vehicle in front of you when you are much closer.
Page 243: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 Service FCW Warning PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ EQUIPPED FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual there is an internal system fault.
Page 244: Parksense Sensors
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense Sensors Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Settings” in Under- The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is ParkSense Display within the sensors’...
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 Park Assist System Off Slow Tone The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object, the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 246 244 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:...
Page 247: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2- Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 248: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then cycle the When the ParkSense Rear Park Assist system is mal- ignition. If the message appears again, see an authorized functioning, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center dealer.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 • When you turn ParkSense off, the EVIC will display fascia/bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF.” Furthermore, once you so can result in the system misinterpreting a close turn ParkSense off, it remains off until you turn it on object as a sensor problem, causing the “SERVICE again, even if you cycle the ignition key.
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist • Drivers must be careful when backing up even system, it is strongly recommended that the ball when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist sys- mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected tem.
Page 251: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear EQUIPPED camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear appears again.
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should only Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always be used as a parking aid. The ParkView camera is check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to unable to view every obstacle or object in your check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, ob-...
Page 253: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Touch Screen Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 Turning ParkView On Or Off — With Touch Screen Radio 1. Turn the Radio on. 2. Press the “More” soft-key. 3. Press the “Settings” soft-key. 4. Press the “Safety & Driving Assistance” soft-key. 5.
Page 254: Front Map/Reading Lights
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Lights To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is the console.
Page 255: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 The HomeLink buttons that are located in the overhead console designate the three different HomeLink chan- nels. Sunglass Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- HomeLink Buttons ized gates, lighting or home security systems.
Page 256: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Before You Begin Programming HomeLink NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink button you want to program and the hand-held transmit- ter button. 4. Continue to hold buttons until the EVIC display changes from “CHANNEL # TRAINING” to “CHAN- NEL # TRAINED”, then release both buttons.
Page 258: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On some garage door openers/devices there may be a Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button light that blinks when the garage door opener/device is To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, in the LEARN/TRAIN mode. follow these steps: NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next 1.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button. 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to The EVIC will display “CHANNEL # TRANSMIT”. If the program.
Page 260: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Canadian/Gate Operator Programming 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink For programming transmitters in Canada/United States button while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand- that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after held transmitter every two seconds.
Page 261: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button Security To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn follow these steps: in your vehicle. 1.
Page 262: Troubleshooting Tips
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here • Your motorized door or gate will open and close are some of the most common solutions: while you are programming the universal trans- •...
Page 263: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 General Information POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The power sunroof switch is located between the sun Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following visors on the overhead console.
Page 264: Opening Sunroof - Express
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in second and the sunroof will open automatically from any position.
Page 265: Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express pressed. Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop Venting Sunroof —...
Page 266: Sunroof Maintenance
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) is in certain NOTE: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with sunroof switch will remain active for up to approxi- the rear windows open, then open the front and rear mately ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned...
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Insert a cigar lighter or accessory plug into the power outlets for use to ensure proper operation. NOTE: To ensure proper operation, a MOPAR knob and element must be used. CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center console outlet is powered directly from the There is also a 12 volt power outlet located on the back of battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into the center console for rear passengers. This power outlet this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent the has power available only when the ignition is placed in engine from starting.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 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. •...
Page 270: Cupholders
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- power from the vehicle’s battery even when not in sory bracket from the plug.
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 Retractable Cover Front Cupholders...
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated and Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped Press the “Cold” symbol once to turn on the cupholder; Your vehicle may be equipped with heated and cooled press the symbol a second time to turn the cupholder off. cupholders.
Page 273: Rear Seat Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 Rear Seat Cupholders Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest On some vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned a light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide con- passengers.
Page 274: Storage
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Glovebox Storage The glovebox storage compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Opened Glovebox Storage Compartment Console Features There is an open cubby bin located forward of the shift lever.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 Inside the center console armrest, there is a removable upper storage tray that can be slid forward/rearward on rails for access to the lower storage area. This tray has an integrated coin holder, along with additional area for small items like an ipod or phone.
Page 276: Door Storage
274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 The door panels contain storage areas. Split-Folding Rear Seat The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters.
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the The weight and position of cargo and passengers can rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle position) should not be used as a play area by handling.
Page 278: Rear Window Features
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to The rear window defroster button is located on the the heating elements: climate control. Press this button to turn on the •...
Page 279: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Oil Change Due ..... 298 Instrument Panel Features ....279 ▫...
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect Touch™ Settings ....304 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ... . 337 ▫...
Page 281: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 7 — ESC Off Switch 13 — Engine Start/Stop Button 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Uconnect Touch™ System Hard Controls 14 — Trunk Release Button 3 — Hazard Switch 9 —...
Page 282: Instrument Cluster
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 283: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check 1. Tachometer for a defective outside light bulb. The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear 4.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the EVIC displauy. It displays the gear position of the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your automatic transmission.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should low tire pressure telltale.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the 8. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of to continue to function properly. an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that monitors engine and automatic transmission con- CAUTION!
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 9. Speedometer CAUTION! Indicates vehicle speed. Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause 10. Fuel Door Reminder damage to the engine control system. It also could The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the affect fuel economy and drivability.
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” 14. Sport Mode in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for This light will illuminate when the sport mode further information. is selected. This mode provides performance based tuning with improved handling and 13.
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 17. Brake Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- This light monitors various brake functions, ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic including brake fluid level and parking brake system.
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- tion. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is It will take longer to stop the vehicle.
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see 19. O/D (Overdrive) OFF Indicator Light your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the This light will illuminate when the O/D OFF problem diagnosed and corrected. button has been selected and overdrive has been turned off.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- WARNING! ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
Page 293: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful (EVIC) information by pressing the switches mounted on the The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the •...
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menu and Vehicle Info and Trip Info sub-menus (Fuel Economy, Ve- hicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Trip Info, Vehicle Speed, and Turn Menu OFF) and sub-menus.
Page 295: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 SELECT Button 3. The reconfigurable telltales section. Press and release the SELECT button for access The main display area will normally display the main to main menus, sub-menus or to select a per- menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main sonal setting in the setup menu.
Page 296: Evic White Telltale Lights
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Unstored Messages The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples middle, and red telltales on the left.
Page 297: Evic Amber Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 • Electronic Speed Control SET EVIC Amber Telltale Lights This light will turn on when the electronic This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- speed control is SET. For further information, tales. These telltales include: refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 298: Evic Red Telltale Lights
296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator • Trunk Ajar This light will turn on to indicate the wind- This light will turn on to indicate that the trunk shield washer fluid is low. may be ajar. •...
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential electrical vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If the placed in the PARK position. The light should turn off. charging system light remains on, it means that the If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging...
Page 300: Oil Change Due
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and CAUTION! stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- hicle.
Page 301: Fuel Economy
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change 3. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon OFF/LOCK position.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions. The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- tion: Average Fuel Economy / ECO Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read “RESET”...
Page 303: Vehicle Speed
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the “LOW in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to modify FUEL” message and a new DTE value will display. driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.
Page 304: Trip Info
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip Info Trip B Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Trip Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last Info” displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the reset. SELECT button.
Page 305: Vehicle Info
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • Oil Pressure button. The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) can be changed between English and Metric Displays the actual oil pressure. units of measure. To make your selection, scroll up or • Trans Temperature down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then Displays the actual transmission temperature.
Page 306: Turn Menu Off
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Turn Menu OFF change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), press the center of the Select from Main Menu using the DOWN button. Press- control knob one or more times to select or change a ing the SELECT button blanks the menu display. Pressing setting (i.e., ON, OFF).
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 Press the Settings hard-key to access the Settings screen, use the Page Up/Down soft-keys to scroll through the following settings. Touch the desired setting soft key to change the setting using the description shown on the following pages for each setting Uconnect Touch™...
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Units selecting any point on the scale between the + and – soft-keys. Then touch the arrow back soft-key. Touch the Units soft-key to change this display. When in this display, you may switch the EVIC, odometer, and •...
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Fuel Saver Display the digital clock in the status bar. To change the Show Touch the Fuel Saver Display soft-key to turn the “ECO” Time Status setting, press and release the ON or OFF message (located in the instrument cluster display) on or soft-key.
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL dynamic driving, select the Near setting. This warns you Refer to “ParkSense Rear Park Assist” in “Understand- of a possible collision when you are much closer to the ing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for system function vehicle in front of you.
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 • Rain Sensing mode. When this mode is selected, the Blind Spot Moni- tor (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual Touch the Rain Sensing soft-key to change this display. alert in the outside mirrors. When “Lights & Chime” When this feature is selected, the system will automati- mode is activated, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture...
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Headlights With Wipers Lights Touch the Headlights With Wipers soft-key to change this • Headlight Off Delay display. When this feature is selected, and the headlight Touch the Headlight Off Delay soft-key to change this switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn display.
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • Daytime Running Lights Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This feature Touch the Daytime Running Lights soft-key to change may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock this display. When this feature is selected, the headlights feature selected.
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Remote Door Unlock Order unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter. To make your selection, touch the Flash Lights With Touch the Remote Door Unlock Order soft-key to change Lock soft-key and select ON or OFF. Then touch the this display.
Page 315: To Unlock The Doors
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 • Passive Entry (Keyless Enter-N-Go) touching the handle more than once will only result in the driver’s door opening. If Unlock Driver Door Only Touch the Passive Entry soft-key to change this display. On 1st Press is selected, once the driver door is opened, This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s the interior door lock/unlock switch can be used to door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter lock...
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Off Power Delay Engine Off Options Touch the Engine Off Power Delay soft-key to change this • Easy Exit Seats — If Equipped display. When this feature is selected, the power window Touch the Easy Exit Seats soft-key to change this display. switches, radio, Uconnect™...
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 Compass Settings • Variance Touch the Variance soft-key to change this display. Com- pass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differ- ences, the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL calibrate the compass by touching the ON soft-key and NOTE: Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide your completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free finger up or down to change the setting as well as press from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL directly on the desired setting.
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 • Subscription Info mode. To make your selection, press the Surround Sound soft-key and select ON or OFF. Then touch the arrow New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free back soft-key. limited time subscription to SIRIUS Satellite Radio with your radio.
Page 320: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings Press the More soft-key, then press the Settings soft-key to display the menu setting screen. In this mode the Uconnect Touch™ system allows you to access program- mable features that may be equipped such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors &...
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Once the setting is complete press the Back Arrow setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale soft-key to return to the previous menu or press the X between the + and – soft-keys. Then touch the arrow back soft-key to close out of the settings screen.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Units check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that When in this display, you may select to have the EVIC, setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) changed to return to the previous menu.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 • Set Time Minutes Clock After pressing the Clock soft-key the following settings When in this display, you may adjust the minutes. The will be available. Sync with GPS Time soft-key must be unchecked. To make your selection touch the + or - soft-keys to adjust •...
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that driving experience. To change the FCW status, touch and setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key release the OFF, Near or Far button. Then touch the arrow to return to the previous menu.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 • Tilt Mirrors In Reverse audible alert when the turn signal is on. When “Off” is When this feature is selected, the outside sideview mir- selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deacti- rors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the RUN vated.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL top of the screen. After five seconds, this note will and operating information. To make your selection, touch disappear. The ParkView camera is located on the rear the Hill Start Assist soft-key, until a check-mark appears of the vehicle above the rear License plate.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 transmitter. To change the Illuminated Approach status, make your selection, touch the Auto High Beams soft- touch the + or - soft-key to select your desired time key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing interval.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto Unlock On Exit your selection, touch the Steering Directed Lights soft- key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the soft-key to return to the previous menu.
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 • Sound Horn With Lock 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is selected, you must press When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the the remote start is activated.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Passive Entry to ON) when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s is used to unlock the door. Refer to “Driver Memory door(s) without having to press the Remote Keyless Seat”...
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • Engine Off Power Delay temperatures are below 40° F (4.4° C). When tempera- tures are above 80° F (26.7° C) the driver vented seat will When this feature is selected, the power window turn on. To make your selection, touch the Auto Heated switches, radio, Uconnect™...
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Settings After pressing the Compass Settings soft-key the follow- ing settings will be available. • Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 calibrate the compass by pressing the ON soft-key and NOTE: Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide your completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free finger up or down to change the setting as well as touch from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL directly on the desired setting.
Page 334: Srt Performance Features
332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Subscription Information Phone/Bluetooth After pressing the Phone/Bluetooth soft-key the follow- New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free ing settings will be available. limited time subscription to SIRIUS Satellite Radio with your radio. Following the expiration of the free services, •...
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) WARNING! • Braking Distance Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor- • 1/8 Mile mance Features is intended for off-highway or off- road use only and should not be done on any public •...
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The feature will be “ready” when the vehicle speed is When a force greater than zero is measured, the display at 0 mph (0 km/h). will update the value as it climbs. As the G-Force falls, the peak forces will continue to display.
Page 337: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • Coolant Temperature Engine Shows the actual coolant temperature within the range of When selected, this screen displays miles per hour (mph), the gauge. horsepower (hp), torque (ft/lb), oil pressure (psi) and gear selector values. •...
Page 338: Equipped
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL For further information, refer to the Uconnect Touch™ GreenEdge high-efficiency speaker designs ensure the User’s Manual. system has higher SPL and a dramatic increase in dy- namic sound quality. The speakers are tuned for maxi- HARMAN KARDON Logic7 HIGH mum efficiency and perfectly matched to the amplifier PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND...
Page 339: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 Surround (DSS). The Video Surround Mode will only be available for video media sources (DVDs, Video CDs, or other video media supported by the radio). Some audio will sound better in DSS modes, others in Stereo mode. When in “Audio Surround”...
Page 340: Radio Operation
338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pressing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next CD/HDD/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...
Page 341: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective precautions: coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 342: Climate Controls
340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. This system can be operated through either the Automatic Climate Controls on the instrument panel or through the Uconnect Touch™...
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect Touch™ system screen. Automatic Climate Controls — Hard-keys (ATC System Shown) Uconnect Touch™ System 4.3 Manual Temperature Controls — Soft-keys...
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If equipped with ATC, performing this function will cause the automatic operation to switch into manual mode and the AUTO indicator will turn off. 2. Recirculation Control Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when ON.
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 position. Blower control should be left in the “ON” Soft-key — Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 position to allow the climate control to either warm or Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting cool the vehicle and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting.
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL An indicator will illuminate when the rear window 6. Passenger Temperature Control Up Button defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically Provides the passenger with independent temperature turns off after 10 minutes. control. Push the button for warmer temperature set- tings.
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 this function will cause the ATC to switch between 12. Modes manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to “Automatic The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air Operation” for more information. comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, demist outlets and defrost outlets.
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort NOTE: For Manual Climate Controls, while operating conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets in other airflow modes than Defrost, the system will not and warmer air from the floor outlets. automatically sense the presence of fog, mist or ice on the windshield.
Page 349: Climate Control Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 • If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, the temperature bar into the red area, indicates warmer temperatures. Moving the temperature bar into the blue select Defrost mode and increase blower speed. area indicates cooler temperatures.
Page 350: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may 2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the lead to excessive window fogging. On systems with system to maintain by adjusting the driver and passenger Manual Climate Controls, the Recirculation mode is not temperature hard or soft control buttons (6, 7, 10, 11).
Page 351: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 • The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric The operator can also select the direction of the airflow units by selecting the US/M customer-programmable by selecting one of the available mode settings. A/C feature.
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Winter Operation NOTE: • Recirculate without A/C should not be used for long Use of the air Recirculation mode during Winter months is not recommended because it may cause window fogging. periods, as fogging may occur. •...
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 Manual Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 355 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....357 Automatic Transmission ....362 ▫...
Page 356 354 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ....384 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ... . . 373 ▫...
Page 357 STARTING AND OPERATING 355 ▫ Replacement Tires ....409 Tires — General Information ... . . 401 ▫...
Page 358 356 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ MMT In Gasoline ....423 ▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ..430 ▫...
Page 359: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
Page 360: Keyless Enter-N-Go
358 STARTING AND OPERATING Normal Starting CAUTION! (Continued) Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm is at idle speed.
Page 361 STARTING AND OPERATING 359 2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position. ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions – With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or 3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/ NEUTRAL Position) STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an...
Page 362: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or 29°C)
360 STARTING AND OPERATING • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time WARNING! (Continued) to return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get displays “OFF”). it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or 29°C) transmission cannot be started this way.
Page 363: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 Clearing A Flooded Engine ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits If the engine fails to start after you have followed the quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a “Normal Starting”...
Page 364: Automatic Transmission
362 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK CAUTION! or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than Damage to the automatic transmission may occur if idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing on the following precautions are not observed: the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate •...
Page 365: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 the transmission in PARK. This system also locks the shift WARNING! (Continued) lever in PARK whenever the ignition switch is in the OFF • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure position. those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift...
Page 366: Gear Ranges
364 STARTING AND OPERATING The electronically-controlled transmission provides a Gear Ranges precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new NEUTRAL into another gear range. vehicle may be somewhat abrupt.
Page 367 STARTING AND OPERATING 365 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than the parking brake. Always apply the parking idle speed.
Page 368 366 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
Page 369 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever CAUTION! will not move out of PARK. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you REVERSE must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
Page 370 368 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 371 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Transmission Limp Home Mode 3. Turn the engine OFF. Transmission function is monitored electronically for 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home 5.
Page 372: Autostick
370 STARTING AND OPERATING Overdrive Operation This system can also provide you with more control The automatic transmission includes an electronically during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, controlled Overdrive (fifth gear). The transmission will mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situa- automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the follow- tions.
Page 373 STARTING AND OPERATING 371 • The transmission will automatically downshift as the • An “UPSHIFT” message will appear in the Electronic vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) portion of the in- display the current gear. strument cluster when using AutoStick , to alert the driver to upshift to the next gear.
Page 374: Sport Mode
372 STARTING AND OPERATING • Heavily pressing the accelerator pedal may generate SPORT MODE an automatic downshift for improved acceleration. This vehicle is equipped with an electronic controlled dampening system. This system reduces body roll and • This mode should be used for most driving situations. pitch in many driving situations including cornering, Sport acceleration and braking.
Page 375: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING 373 NOTE: The SPORT setting will provide a firmer ride. AUTO mode will be a more soft touring ride, where as SPORT will be a firmer, sportier suspension for better handling. SPORT mode also affects transmission shifting in either Auto or Manual mode.
Page 376: Traction
374 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. WARNING! 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. visible. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear 4.
Page 377: Flowing/Rising Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Flowing/Rising Water CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water WARNING! before driving through it. Never drive through Do not drive on or across a road or path where water standing water that is deeper than the bottom of is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
Page 378 376 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 379: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 POWER STEERING system. This noise should be considered normal, and it The standard power steering system will give you good does not in any way damage the steering system. vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability WARNING! in tight spaces.
Page 380: Parking Brake
378 STARTING AND OPERATING checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all pated.
Page 381 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 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.
Page 382: Power Windows
380 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless the parking brake. Always apply the parking Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
Page 383: Anti-Lock Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you CAUTION! may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises. These noises are the system per- If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS is parking brake released, a brake system malfunction working properly.
Page 384 382 STARTING AND OPERATING • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end WARNING! (Continued) of the stop. • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- These are all normal characteristics of ABS. ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that af- WARNING!
Page 385: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that include Anti-Lock Brake Sys- The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics tem (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the System (BAS), and the Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Page 386: Brake Assist System (Bas)
384 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! This system complements the ABS by optimizing the vehicle braking capability during emergency brake ma- The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics neuvers. This system detects an emergency braking situ- from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the ation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 power may also be reduced to assist in counteracting the WARNING! condition of oversteer or understeer and help the vehicle maintain the desired path. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the The ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the path vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by that the driver intends to steer the vehicle and compares...
Page 388 386 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes The “ESC Off” switch is located in the switch bank near The ESC system has three available operating modes: the bottom center of the instrument panel. To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily press the “ESC Off” ESC On switch and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator This is the normal operating mode for the ESC.
Page 389 STARTING AND OPERATING 387 release the TRIP ODOMETER button located on the WARNING! instrument cluster to clear this message. The “ESC OFF” message may appear in the Electronic Vehicle Informa- When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESC, tion Center (EVIC).
Page 390: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
388 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When the ESC is switched OFF, a feature of the Hill Start Assist (HSA) system remains active. This feature controls wheel spin The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential. starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill.
Page 391 STARTING AND OPERATING 389 • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., WARNING! vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- • HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the ing uphill is in REVERSE gear). parking brake fully when leaving your vehicle. HSA will work in REVERSE and all forward gears when Also, be certain to leave the transmission in PARK.
Page 392: Ready Alert Braking
390 STARTING AND OPERATING Ready Alert Braking ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to ESC OFF Indicator Light reach full braking during emergency braking situations. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may Light”...
Page 393: Synchronizing Esc
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- Synchronizing ESC celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little If the power supply is interrupted (battery throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and disconnected discharged), “ESC...
Page 394: Tire Safety Information
392 STARTING AND OPERATING 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. •...
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded ample: T145/80D18 103M.
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 397: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 398: Tire Terminology And Definitions
396 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 the Cold Tire Inflation Pressure vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 399: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 397 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard 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.
Page 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading To determine the maximum loading conditions of your The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you XXX kg”...
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations cargo and luggage load capacity.
Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 403: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 404: Tire Inflation Pressures
402 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to door.
Page 405 STARTING AND OPERATING 403 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the Winter.
Page 406: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
404 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 407: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. pattern. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the...
Page 408: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
406 STARTING AND OPERATING your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the WARNING! original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than Limited-Use Spare –...
Page 409: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 Tire Spinning WARNING! When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle stopping when you are stuck.
Page 410: Tread Wear Indicators
408 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
Page 411: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Page 412: Tire Chains
410 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Use on rear wheels only. To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the • Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave- following precautions: ment. • Because of restricted chain clearance between tires •...
Page 414: Tire Rotation Recommendations
412 STARTING AND OPERATING Always use the lower suggested operating speed if both Tire Rotation – Standard Tires the chain manufacturer and vehicle manufacturer sug- The suggested rotation method is the “side-to-side” as gest a maximum speed. This notice applies to all chain shown in the following diagram.
Page 415: Tire Rotation - All Season Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 Tire Rotation – All Season Tires TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The suggested rotation method for vehicles equipped The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the with all season tires is the “forward-cross” as shown in driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- the following diagram.
Page 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if For example, your vehicle may have a recommended the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure limit for any reason, including low temperature effects of 30 psi (207 kPa).
Page 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size •...
Page 418: Premium System
416 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, • Various TPMS messages, which display in the Elec- and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and the tire. • TPM Telltale Light Premium System The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly (if The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless...
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with a low pressure condition (those flashing in the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recom- mended cold placard pressure inflation value. Once the system receives the updated tire pressures, the system will automatically update, the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flashing, and the TPM Telltale Light will...
Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING Service TPMS Warning If a system fault is detected, the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. The system fault will also sound a chime. In addition, the EVIC will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value to indicate which...
Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault message for a minimum of five seconds when a system no longer exists, the TPM Telltale Light will no longer fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is flash, and the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message will no...
Page 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING EVIC will display a low pressure message and a graphic 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above showing the low tire pressure value flashing. 15 mph (24 km/h), the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
Page 423: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 warning limit in any of the four active road tires. The FUEL REQUIREMENTS vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 6.4L Engine 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this The 6.4L engine is designed to meet all information.
Page 424: Reformulated Gasoline
422 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, ates are required in some areas of the country during the and durability for your vehicle.
Page 425: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- engine controller memory ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
Page 426: Materials Added To Fuel
424 STARTING AND OPERATING can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the CAUTION! (Continued) United States. MMT is prohibited in Federal and Califor- • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law. nia reformulated gasoline. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor- Materials Added To Fuel mance and damage the emissions control system.
Page 427: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions con- WARNING! (Continued) trol system can result in civil penalties being assessed • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon against you. monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, which can Carbon Monoxide Warnings kill.
Page 428: Adding Fuel
426 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located in the driver’s door map pocket). Fuel Filler Door 3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system. 4.
Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 NOTE: Only the correct size nozzle opens the latches allowing the flapper door to open. 5. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off the fuel tank is full. 6. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door. NOTE: A funnel is provided (located in the trunk in the spare tire area) to open the flapper door to allow for emergency refueling with a gas can.
Page 430: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
428 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Remove the access cover (located on the left side inner WARNING! trim panel). • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is being filled. •...
Page 431: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 429 Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the rear of the driver’s door. The label contains the following information: •...
Page 432: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)
430 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Overloading The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory load must be limited so that you do not exceed the service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the GVWR.
Page 433: Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 Loading TRAILER TOWING To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended. weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items RECREATIONAL TOWING down low and be sure you distribute their weight as (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) evenly as possible.
Page 435: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flashers ....434 Jump-Starting Procedures ....446 ▫...
Page 436: Hazard Warning Flashers
434 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank near the top center of the instrument panel. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 437: Tirefit Kit
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 435 TIREFIT KIT CAUTION! Small punctures up to ⁄ ” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or Driving with a hot cooling system could damage nails) should not be removed from the tire. TIREFIT can your vehicle.
Page 438: Tirefit Storage
436 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT Storage TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation The TIREFIT kit is located in the trunk. 1. Sealant Bottle TIREFIT Location 2. Deflation Button 3. Pressure Gauge 4. Power Button...
Page 439 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 437 5. Mode Select Knob Selecting Sealant Mode Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to this 6. Sealant Hose (Clear) position to inject the TIREFIT Sealant 7. Air Pump Hose (Black) and to inflate the tire. Use the Sealant Hose (clear hose) (6) when selecting 8.
Page 440: Tirefit Usage Precautions
438 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem TIREFIT Usage Precautions on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the • Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant TIREFIT kit. Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the •...
Page 441 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 439 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) − If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the wheel. vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the •...
Page 442: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit
440 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT WARNING! (Continued) (A) Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT: • Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair, eyes, or clothing. TIRE- 1.
Page 443 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 441 (B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT: (C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire: 1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Sealant Mode • Always start the engine before turning ON the TIRE- position.
Page 444 442 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Sealant Hose (6) to the valve stem. Check that the Mode If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the Select Knob (5) is in the Sealant Mode position and not Sealant Hose (6): Air Mode.
Page 445 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 443 If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) hose, and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle storage pressure within 15 minutes: location. Quickly proceed to (D) “Drive Vehicle”. •...
Page 446 444 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and WARNING! screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve stem. TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using 4.
Page 447 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 445 2. Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem, 2. Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 recessed area under the sealant bottle. Volt outlet.
Page 448: Jump-Starting Procedures
446 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump- started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
Page 449 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 447 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.
Page 450: Jump-Starting Procedure
448 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
Page 451 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 449 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper WARNING! cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable discharged battery.
Page 452: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
450 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE NOTE: Turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it — if equipped, or Traction Control System (TCS) — if can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your equipped before rocking the vehicle.
Page 453: Shift Lever Override - 5 Speed Transmission
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 451 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 5 SPEED WARNING! TRANSMISSION If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- moved out of the PARK position, you can use the ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: even failure, of the axle and tires.
Page 454 452 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the 6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position. override tab through the access port on the center con- 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. sole.
Page 455: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 453 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground SRT8 MODELS IF Transmission is operable: Flat Tow NONE • Transmission in NEUTRAL • 30 mph (48 km/h)max speed Front • 15 mi (24 km) max distance Wheel Lift Rear Flatbed...
Page 456 454 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Flatbed towing is recommended. CAUTION! If the transmission is operable, vehicles this vehicle may • Do not use sling type equipment when towing. be towed (with rear wheels on the ground) under the Damage to the fascia will occur. following conditions: •...
Page 457: Without The Ignition Key
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 455 If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be Without The Ignition Key towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed 15 miles (24 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the with the ignition in the OFF position.
Page 459: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....466 Engine Compartment — 6.4L (392 HEMI) ..459 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ....467 Onboard Diagnostic System —...
Page 460 458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Brake System ..... . . 482 Bulb Replacement ..... 501 ▫...
Page 461: Engine Compartment - 6.4L (392 Hemi)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L (392 HEMI) 1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 4 —...
Page 462: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emissions control system.
Page 463 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 For states that require an Inspection and Mainte- 2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction this test over. Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not 3.
Page 464: Replacement Parts
462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your REPLACEMENT PARTS authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was Use of genuine MOPAR parts for normal/scheduled recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- you may need to do nothing more than drive your sure the designed performance.
Page 465: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 WARNING! CAUTION! • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- You can be badly injured working on or around a form repairs and service when necessary could motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you result in more costly repairs, damage to other have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
Page 466: Engine Oil
464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil CAUTION! Checking Oil Level Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
Page 467 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 Engine Oil Selection Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) For best performance and maximum protection under all SAE 5W-40 engine oil is preferred for use in all operating types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only temperatures. recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10725 engine oil viscosity for your engine.
Page 468: Engine Oil Filter
466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Engine Air Cleaner Filter Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, maintenance intervals.
Page 469: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended.
Page 470 468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
Page 471: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
Page 472: A/C Air Filter
470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
Page 473 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 Filter Access Cover A/C Air Filter 3. Remove the used filter. 5. Close the filter access cover. 4. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper direction of airflow, which is toward the rear of the maintenance intervals.
Page 474: Body Lubrication
472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Body Lubrication The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- Lock Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent directly into the...
Page 475: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or performance of blades may be present with chattering, exceeds the temperature range of your climate.
Page 476: Exhaust System
474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 477 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
Page 478: Cooling System
476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
Page 479 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 Coolant Checks If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti- Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where bottle.
Page 480 478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Coolant CAUTION! Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may intervals. This engine coolant (antifreeze) can be used up result in engine damage and may decrease corro- to five years or 104,000 miles (169 000 km) before sion protection.
Page 481 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant Cooling System Pressure Cap and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34°F ( 37°C) are coolant, and to ensure that engine coolant (antifreeze) anticipated.
Page 482 480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
Page 483 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, contents of maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against coolant bottle. Do not overfill. freezing.
Page 484: Brake System
482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may if the brake system warning light indicates system fail- result in unsatisfactory coolant performance, poor gas ure.
Page 485 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- WARNING! (Continued) fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main- • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or taining Your Vehicle” for further information. moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container.
Page 486: Automatic Transmission
484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE fluid. No chemical flushes should be used in any trans- WARNING! (Continued) mission; only the approved lubricant may be used. • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- Special Additives nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered be damaged, causing partial or complete brake product and its performance may be impaired by supple-...
Page 487: Rear Axle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 Fluid Level Check CAUTION! (Continued) Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are not • The fluid level is preset at the factory and it does required. For this reason, the dipstick is omitted. not require adjustment under normal operating If you notice fluid loss or transmission malfunction, have conditions.
Page 488: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE inspected. If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the passable in snow and ice, and chemicals that are sprayed fluid level. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine on trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are Parts”...
Page 489 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 • Insects, tree sap, and tar. • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint • Salt in the air near seacoast localities. finish. • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. CAUTION! Washing •...
Page 490 488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges • Use MOPAR Touch Up Paint or equivalent on of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear scratches as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer and open.
Page 491 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or a mild CAUTION! soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes.
Page 492 490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom- Cleaning Headlights mended for leather upholstery. Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth.
Page 493 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do Seat Belt Maintenance not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical scratch the elements. solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
Page 494: Fuses
492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES CAUTION! Integrated Power Module • When installing the integrated power module The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- compartment. This module contains fuses and relays. erly positioned and fully latched.
Page 495 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — — Fuse – Spare — 10 Amp Security 40 Amp — Radiator Fan #1 Green — 20 Amp Horns Yellow 50 Amp —...
Page 496 494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 50 Amp — Power Steering #2 — 25 Amp Engine Module Natural 30 Amp — Wiper Motor — — Fuse – Spare Pink —...
Page 497: Rear Power Distribution Center
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 Rear Power Distribution Center Cavity Car- Mini- Description There is also a power distribution center located in the tridge Fuse trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center Fuse contains fuses and relays. — 10 Amp Power Steering Module/AC Clutch Re- —...
Page 498 496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description CAUTION! tridge Fuse • When installing the power distribution center Fuse cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- 60 Amp — Front PDC Feed #1 erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so Yellow may allow water to get into the power distribution —...
Page 499 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp — Driver Door — — Fuse — Spare Pink — — Fuse — Spare 30 Amp — Passenger Door — 10 Amp Fuel Door/Diagnostic Pink...
Page 500 498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Ignition Switch/Wireless — 25 Amp Rear Heated Seats/ Blue Module Natural Steering Wheel — 10 Amp Steering Column — 10 Amp Park Assist/Blind Spot/ Module/Clock...
Page 501 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Front Heated Seats — — Fuse — Spare Yellow — — Fuse — Spare — 10 Amp Heated Cupholders/ —...
Page 502: Vehicle Storage
500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your Interior Bulb Number battery. Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps ... . . W5W Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp .
Page 503: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 BULB REPLACEMENT Exterior Bulb Number Low Beam Headlamp (Standard Halogen) ..H11 Front Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Low Beam Headlamp – High Intensity Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, And Side Marker Discharge (HID) ......D3S Lamp —...
Page 504: Front Low Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn
502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb CAUTION! yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
Page 505: Backup Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 Backup Lamps 3. Remove cover. 1. Open trunk. 4. Twist the bulb one quarter turn to remove. 2. Remove fastener from cover. 5. Reinstall new bulb. 6. Install cover and fastener.
Page 506: License Lamp
504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE License Lamp 1. Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 1 — License Lamp Bulb 2 —...
Page 507: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 6.4 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-40, Synthetic API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 6.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile 15.2 Quarts 14.4 Liters Formula or equivalent)
Page 508: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operat- ing conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10725 and are approved to MB 229.3 or MB 229.5.
Page 509: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Page 511 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....510 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..512...
Page 512 510 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime manual must be done at the times or mileages specified will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change vehicle performance and reliability.
Page 513 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 511 • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In- vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom- eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for •...
Page 514 512 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month At Each Oil Change • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Change the engine oil filter. damage. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals CAUTION! as required.
Page 515 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 513 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 516: Service Schedule
514 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 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 tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 517 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 515 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 tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 518 516 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 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 tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 519 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 517 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 tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 520 518 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 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 tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 521 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 519 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 tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 522 520 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 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 tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 523 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 521 102,000 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 tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 524 522 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 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 tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 525 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 523 126,000 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 tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 526 524 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 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 tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 527 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 525 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 528 526 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
Page 529: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......529 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 530 528 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 535 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......535 ▫...
Page 531: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 529 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 532: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
530 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 423–6343 •...
Page 533: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 531 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 534: Warranty Information
532 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 535: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 533 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
Page 536 534 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the information that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles.
Page 537 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 535 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 538 536 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 539 INDEX...
Page 540 538 INDEX About Your Brakes ..... . . 378 Airbag, Side ......57,62,65 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 541 INDEX 539 Automatic Door Locks ..... 30 B-Pillar Location ......397 Automatic Headlights .
Page 542 540 INDEX Brightness, Interior Lights ....203 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ... . . 82 Bulb Replacement .
Page 543 INDEX 541 Console, Floor ......272 Data Recorder, Event ..... . 69 Console, Overhead .
Page 544 542 INDEX Door Locks, Automatic ....30 Electronic Vehicle Information Center Door Opener, Garage ..... 253 (EVIC) .
Page 545 INDEX 543 Exhaust Gas Caution ....82,425 Event Data Recorder ..... . 69 Fails to Start .
Page 546 544 INDEX Fluid Capacities ......505 Ethanol ......422 Fluid Leaks .
Page 547 INDEX 545 Gasoline, Clean Air ..... . 422 Head Restraints ......185 Gasoline, Reformulated .
Page 548 546 INDEX Holder, Coin ......272 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ... 205 Holder, Cup .
Page 549 INDEX 547 LATCH Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 390 (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ..74,75 Exterior ......86 Latch Plate .
Page 550 548 INDEX Map Reading ..... . . 201 Locks ....... . . 28 Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) .
Page 551: Occupant Restraints
INDEX 549 Manual, Service ......533 Monitor, Tire Pressure System ....413 Master Cylinder (Brakes) .
Page 552 550 INDEX Checking ......464 Paint Care ......486 Dipstick .
Page 553 INDEX 551 Power Steering Fluid ..... 507 Recreational Towing ..... . 431 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .
Page 554 552 INDEX Restraints, Child ......70 Front Seat ......43,44 Restraints, Occupant .
Page 555: Bags
INDEX 553 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....15 Sound System Sentry Key Programming ....17 Kicker .
Page 556: Child Restraints
554 INDEX Steering System, Remote Starting ....25 Column Controls ..... 199 Column Lock .
Page 557: Vehicle
INDEX 555 Chains ......410 Towing ....... 431 Compact Spare .
Page 558 556 INDEX Trip Odometer ......281 Vehicle Storage ..... . . 350,500 Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .
Page 559 INDEX 557 Window Fogging ......350 Windshield Wiper Blades ....472 Windows .
Page 560 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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