Jeep 2013 Grand Cherokee SRT8 Owner's Manual
Jeep 2013 Grand Cherokee SRT8 Owner's Manual

Jeep 2013 Grand Cherokee SRT8 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Grand Cherokee 2 0 1 3 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L SRT8 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea- Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on name Chrysler Canada Inc.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
  • Page 4 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ....7 ROLLOVER WARNING .
  • Page 6: Introduction

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

    INTRODUCTION 5 control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by injury.
  • Page 8 6 INTRODUCTION I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 9: Warnings And Cautions

    INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS vehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment. This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle.
  • Page 10: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Rearming The System ....19 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...25 ▫ Liftgate Flipper Glass ....45 ▫...
  • Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . .63 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....84 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System ▫...
  • Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition switch.
  • Page 15: Key Fob

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
  • Page 16: Removing Key Fob From Ignition

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the then pull the key out with your other hand.
  • Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 • The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if CAUTION! (Continued) equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up • Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either: to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the •...
  • Page 18: Key-In-Ignition Reminder

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder WARNING! (Continued) Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, in a location accessible to children, and do not sounds a signal to remind you to remove the Key Fob.
  • Page 19: Sentry Key

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 SENTRY KEY the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions will The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthor- result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
  • Page 20: Replacement Keys

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Replacement Keys Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the is one that has never been programmed.
  • Page 21: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED Rearming The System This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors, If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to liftgate, liftgate flipper glass, and ignition for unauthor- disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the ized operation.
  • Page 22: To Disarm The System

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, To Disarm The System make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF and the The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of key is physically removed from the ignition.
  • Page 23: Tamper Alert

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, • The driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
  • Page 24: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 25: To Unlock The Doors

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” under “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa- tion. Remote Unlock Sequence This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
  • Page 26: To Lock The Doors

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” under “Things To Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa- strument Panel” for further information. tion. Illuminated Approach Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds...
  • Page 27: Programming Additional Transmitters

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless Transmitter Battery Replacement you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 second time, or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph battery.
  • Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade latch at the top of the RKE transmitter sideways with screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves your thumb and then pull the key out with your other of the RKE transmitter apart.
  • Page 29: General Information

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: •...
  • Page 30: Remote Starting System - If Equipped

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal NOTE: distance, check for these two conditions: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic 1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
  • Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • Ignition key removed from ignition switch WARNING! • Battery at an acceptable charge level • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or • RKE PANIC button not pressed confined area.
  • Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar NOTE: • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low • If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds. •...
  • Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The NOTE: Vehicle • For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter-N- Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or Go™ feature, the ignition switch must be in the allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
  • Page 34: Door Locks

    32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE vented seat feature will automatically turn on when the upward. If the lock knob is down when the door is remote start is activated. These features will stay on closed, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the key is through the duration of remote start or until the ignition not inside the vehicle before closing the door.
  • Page 35: Power Door Locks

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Power Door Locks WARNING! The power door lock switch is located on each front door • For personal security and safety in the event of a panel. Press the switch to lock or unlock the doors. collision, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
  • Page 36: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you press the door lock switch while the Key Fob is in (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding the ignition switch and the driver’s door is open, the Your Instrument Panel” for further information. doors will not lock.
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Child-Protection Door Lock Location Child-Protection Door Lock Function WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
  • Page 38: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If a Passive Entry door handle has not been used for 72 NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually hours, the Passive Entry feature for the handle may raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll time out.
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driver’s front door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
  • Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: All doors will unlock when the front passenger outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKE door handle is grabbed regardless of the driver’s door transmitters. If one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE unlock preference setting (“Unlock Driver Door 1st transmitters is detected inside the vehicle, and no other Press”...
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in EVIC, all doors will unlock when you push the button on the liftgate. If Unlock Driver Door 1st press is programmed in EVIC, the liftgate and Flipper glass will unlock when you press the button on the liftgate For further information, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion...
  • Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors The front door handles have LOCK buttons located on the outside of the handles. Incorrect Way Of Grabbing The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Door Handle With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door Outside Door Handle Lock Button handle, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all...
  • Page 43: Windows

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 NOTE: passenger door and rear doors which operate the front passenger and rear passenger door windows. The win- • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you dow controls will operate only when the ignition switch must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock is in the ON/RUN or ACC position.
  • Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power window switches remain active for up to 10 down automatically. To cancel the “Auto-Down” move- minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. ment, operate the switch in either the up or down Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature.
  • Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 To close the window part way, lift the window switch to Resetting The Auto Up Feature the first detent and release when you want the window to Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window stop.
  • Page 46: Wind Buffeting

    44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Lockout Button Wind Buffeting The Window Lockout button on the driver’s door allows Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of you to disable the window controls on the rear doors. To pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the disable the window controls on the rear doors, press the ears.
  • Page 47: Liftgate

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 LIFTGATE WARNING! To open the liftgate, pull up on the handle and lift. Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous Manually unlocking the vehicle doors with the plunger exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas- or a key in the lock cylinder will not unlock the liftgate.
  • Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The liftgate flipper glass will not open if the Once the liftgate flipper glass has been opened, connec- liftgate is ajar. tion to the rear window wiper is interrupted, preventing activation of the rear wiper blade while the flipper glass is open.
  • Page 49: Power Liftgate - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Power Liftgate — If Equipped To operate the power liftgate manually in the open direction, pull the liftgate handle once to initiate a power cycle and then pull the handle a second time to put The power liftgate may be opened by pulling liftgate into manual mode.
  • Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If liftgate is left open for an extended period of time, • The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures the liftgate may need to be closed manually to reset below −22°F (−30°C) or temperatures above 150°F power liftgate functionality.
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgate WARNING! is closing, the liftgate will reverse to the full open • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous position. exhaust gases into your vehicle.
  • Page 52: Occupant Restraints

    50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Knee bolsters for front seat occupants OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event •...
  • Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized WARNING! seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold Infants in rear facing child restraints should never infant and child restraint systems.
  • Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
  • Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- could cause serious injury, including death.
  • Page 56: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle.
  • Page 57: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. WARNING! (Continued) Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make outside of a vehicle.
  • Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
  • Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. a bit on the shoulder belt.
  • Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retrac- The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- tor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
  • Page 61: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 LAP/SHOULDER BELT UNTWISTING Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage PROCEDURE In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away shoulder belt.
  • Page 62: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions

    60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will additional information, refer to “Installing Child Re- prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child you will prefer a higher position.
  • Page 63: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort- How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click.
  • Page 64: Energy Management Feature

    62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Pretensioners WARNING! The seat belts for both front seating positions are • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
  • Page 65: Supplemental Active Head Restraints (Ahr)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR.
  • Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may not deploy in the event of a front or side impact. However if during a front impact, a secondary rear impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on the sever- ity and type of the impact.
  • Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
  • Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 1 — Downward Movement 2 — Rearward Movement I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 69: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer.
  • Page 70: Seat Belt Lock Out

    68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE After the sequence completes, the Seat Belt Reminder NOTE: Although BeltAlert has been deactivated, the Light remains illuminated until the respective seat belts Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate are fastened. The driver should instruct all other occu- while the driver’s or front passenger (if equipped with pants to fasten their seat belts.
  • Page 71: Seat Belt Extender

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Seat Belt Extender WARNING! If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and Using a seat belt extender when not needed can when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if increase the risk of injury in a collision.
  • Page 72: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
  • Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 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 several factors, including the severity protection for an occupant during a side impact.
  • Page 74: Advanced Front Air Bag Features

    72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Steering Wheel and Column Advanced Front Air Bag Features • Instrument Panel The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides • Knee Impact Bolster output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as •...
  • Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may • No objects should be placed over or near the air bag provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant on the instrument panel, because any such objects during a side impact.
  • Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only.
  • Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 NOTE: WARNING! • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right but they will open during air bag deployment. SABIC, do not stack luggage or other cargo up high •...
  • Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the • Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, do seat belt restraint system. Occupants, including not have any accessory items installed which will children who are up against or very close to SAB or alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your SABIC air bags can be seriously injured or killed.
  • Page 79: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Knee Impact Bolsters ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC air bags, SAB air bags, and front seat belt pretensioners, as The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the required, depending on several factors, including the driver and the front passenger, and position front occu- severity and type of impact.
  • Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions. The ORC contains a backup power supply system that Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or type of collision.
  • Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 are possible, based on several factors, including the WARNING! collision type and severity. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags their full size.
  • Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be SABIC.
  • Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as Front And Side Impact Sensors the battery has power or until the ignition key is In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the ORC removed.
  • Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on or all of the following may occur: your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- structions for cleaning.
  • Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
  • Page 86: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint You will want to have the air bags ready to Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may inflate for your protection in a collision.
  • Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle non-trivial crash situation occurs;...
  • Page 88: Child Restraints

    86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Restraints Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all Standards.
  • Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or younger Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible and who have not reached the height or Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear weight limits of their child restraint...
  • Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat. Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until WARNING! they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat.
  • Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of WARNING! their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should • Improper installation can lead to failure of an remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height infant or child restraint.
  • Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seatback, should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching simple 5-step test to decide whether the child can use the the child’s thighs and not their stomach? vehicle’s seat belt alone: 5.
  • Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor...
  • Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
  • Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs Use the LATCH anchorage system until the weight of the child restraint) for using the (29.5 kg) combined weight of the child and the child LATCH anchorage system to attach the restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
  • Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Can two child restraints be attached using a Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or common lower LATCH anchorage? more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an outboard position.
  • Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
  • Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Locating The LATCH Anchorages Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are In addition, there are tether strap anchorages found at the rear of the seat cushion where it behind each rear seating position located on meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- the back of the seat.
  • Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top Tether Strap Tether Strap LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the anchorage.
  • Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu- tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end facturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten restraint systems will be installed as described here.
  • Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. To access the center seat arm rest tether, first lower the 3. Raise the armrest and attach the tether hook to the arm rest. The tether is located behind the armrest and strap located on the front of the arm rest.
  • Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint 4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- ing position.
  • Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt WARNING! When using the LATCH attaching system to install a Improper installation of a child restraint to the child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- used by other occupants or being used to secure child straint.
  • Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat retract back into the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will Belt make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the retractor. For additional information on ALR, The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are refer to the “Automatic Locking Mode”...
  • Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle What is the weight limit (child’s weight + Weight limit Always use the tether anchor when using the weight of the child restraint) for using the of the Child seat belt to install a forward facing child re- Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a...
  • Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? Yes, center position only.
  • Page 108 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect out of the retractor.
  • Page 109 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching 5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether 1.
  • Page 110 108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether belt path opening of the child restraint, you may have Anchorage trouble tightening the seat belt. If this happens, discon- nect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short 1.
  • Page 111 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 2. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchor- ages. Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback) Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top Tether Strap I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 112 110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts.
  • Page 113: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses WARNING! or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. The top tether anchorages are not visible until the ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS gap panel is folded down.
  • Page 114: Safety Tips

    112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE and lubricant changes should be consistent with antici- SAFETY TIPS pated climate and conditions under which vehicle opera- Transporting Passengers tions will occur. For the recommended viscosity and NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO quality grades, refer to “Maintenance Procedures”...
  • Page 115: Exhaust Gas

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 Exhaust Gas The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust WARNING! system. Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust Exhaust gases can injure or kill.
  • Page 116: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    114 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while Vehicle driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Seat Belts Defroster Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts.
  • Page 117 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 115 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- been removed for cleaning.
  • Page 118: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    116 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
  • Page 119: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With MIRRORS ......124 Memory Seat Only) —...
  • Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Uconnect Phone Features ....151 ▫ Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment ......180 ▫...
  • Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 ▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat ....198 ▫ Interior Lights ......206 ▫...
  • Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Intermittent Wiper System ....214 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ....223 ▫...
  • Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 ▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ..238 ▫ Cleaning The ParkSense System ..261 ▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ..240 ▫...
  • Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Programming A Rolling Code ... . .272 ▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ....281 ▫...
  • Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 ▫ Closing Power Shade — Express ...285 ▫ Center Console ..... . .295 ▫...
  • Page 126: Mirrors

    124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
  • Page 127: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light in the button will illuminate to indicate when the dim- ming feature is activated.
  • Page 128: Outside Mirrors

    126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight forward or rearward to resist damage.
  • Page 129: Power Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Power Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s side door trim panel. The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror, press the mirror select button for the mirror that you want to adjust.
  • Page 130: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped

    128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by vehicle is shifted into REVERSE. Outside mirrors will the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver then return to the original position when the vehicle is Memory Seat”...
  • Page 131: Sun Visor Extension - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Lift the cover to reveal the mirror. The light will turn on BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED automatically. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
  • Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will NOTE: momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about to let the driver know that the system is operational. The rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the de- BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any tection zones.
  • Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light contamination so that the BSM system can function located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an properly.
  • Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three Entering From The Side different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either see if an alert is necessary. The BSM system will issue an side of the vehicle.
  • Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
  • Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtaking/Approaching Overtaking/Passing The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
  • Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Stationary Objects Opposing Traffic The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 138: Rear Cross Path

    136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
  • Page 139: Modes Of Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
  • Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode, present.
  • Page 141: Uconnect Phone - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 display the message “ Blind spot system unavailable- For Uconnect customer support, visit www.Uconnect- Astronomy zone”. The side mirrors LED’s will be lit up Phone.com or call 1–877–855–8400. and stay lit until the vehicle exits the zone. Uconnect Phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your Uconnect Phone —...
  • Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE system at a time. The system is available in English, Voice Command Button Spanish, or French languages. Actual button location may vary with the ra- dio. The individual buttons are described in the WARNING! “Operation”...
  • Page 143: Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Operation part of the command when you are asked for it. For example, you can use the compound form voice com- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect mand “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break the Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect Phone compound form command into two voice commands: menu structure.
  • Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To activate the Uconnect Phone, simply press the The following are general phone to Uconnect Phone button and follow the audible prompts for directions. pairing instructions: Uconnect Phone sessions begin with a press of the •...
  • Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 • You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a • The system will prompt you to say the number you priority level between one and seven, with one being want to call. the highest priority.
  • Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a name in the phonebook, refer to “Add Names to Your as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is Uconnect Phonebook”, in the phonebook.
  • Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., deleted on the Uconnect Phone. These can only be “Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone- ferred and updated to Uconnect Phone on the next book entry, if desired.
  • Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Edit Uconnect Phonebook Entries After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in NOTE: the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return •...
  • Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect Phonebook Entries then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish • Press the button to begin. to delete.
  • Page 150: Phone Call Features

    148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service “Phonebook List Names”. plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the Uconnect Phone. Check with your •...
  • Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 mobile phone. Press the button to place the current Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold call on hold and answer the incoming call. To put a call on hold, press the button until you hear a single beep.
  • Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Three-Way Calling Redial • Press the To initiate three-way calling, press the button while button to begin. a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say described under “Making a Second Call While Current “Redial”.
  • Page 153: Uconnect Phone Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the Uconnect Phone and the name of the language you wish to switch to transfer of the call to the mobile phone.
  • Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If supported, this number may be programmable on If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect Phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as some systems. To do this, press the button and say follows: “Setup”, followed by “Emergency”.
  • Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say certain companies, which time out a little too soon to “Roadside Assistance”. work properly with the Uconnect Phone. NOTE: Voice Mail Calling • The roadside assistance number dialed is based on the To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to “Working with Automated Systems”.
  • Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE button and say the sequence you wish to enter, NOTE: followed by the word “Send”. For example, if required to • You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you network configurations.
  • Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF using Uconnect Phone. The status is given for network signal strength, phone battery strength, etc. Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect Phone Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
  • Page 158: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF) from your Uconnect Phone paired mobile phone to the Uconnect Phone or vice versa, press the button and When you mute the Uconnect Phone, you will still be say “Transfer Call”. able to hear the conversation coming from the other party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
  • Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 • When prompted, say “List Phones”. • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the • The Uconnect Phone will play the phone names of all Uconnect Phone will return to using the highest paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the...
  • Page 160: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone

    158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect button and say the “Voice Training”, Phone “System Training”, or “Start Voice Training” command. Uconnect Phone Tutorial You can either press the Uconnect Phone button to restore the factory setting or repeat the words and To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the...
  • Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 • low road noise, This will delete all phone pairing, phone book entries, and other settings in all language modes. The System will • smooth road surface, prompt you before resetting to factory settings. •...
  • Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect Phone Lo- Far End Audio Performance cal) name recognition rate is optimized when the • Audio quality is maximized under: entries are not similar. • low-to-medium blower setting, •...
  • Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 • Uconnect Phone will play the new text message for Recent Calls you. If your phone supports “Automatic Phonebook Down- load”, Uconnect Phone can list your Outgoing, Incom- After reading a message, you can “Reply” or “Forward” ing and Missed Calls.
  • Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect Phone will prompt you to say the name or 11. See You in 15 minutes number of the person you wish to send the message to. 12. I am on my way List of Preset Messages: 13.
  • Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop Uconnect Phone. When this happens, the connection the system from announcing the new incoming mes- can generally be reestablished by switching the phone sages.
  • Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) zero call cancel three confirmation prompts four continue five delete dial seven download eight edit nine emergency star (*) English plus (+) erase all pound (#) Espanol add location...
  • Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) help previous home record again language redial list names return to main menu return or main menu list phones select phone select mobile send mute set up...
  • Page 171: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 General Information VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Command System Operation RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: The Uconnect Voice Command system allows •...
  • Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pressing the Voice Command button while the WARNING! system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or Any voice commanded system should be used only change commands.
  • Page 173: Commands

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice Com- Main Menu mand button and say “Help” or “Main Menu”. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the Commands main menu.
  • Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Previous Station” (to select the previous station) Radio AM (Or Radio Long Wave Or Radio Medium Wave — If Equipped) • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In •...
  • Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Disc Bluetooth Streaming (BT) Mode To switch to Bluetooth Streaming (BT) mode, say To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you “Bluetooth Streaming”. In this mode, you may say the may say the following commands: following commands: •...
  • Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — • “Change to setup” During the playback you may press the Voice Com- • “Main menu setup” or mand button to stop playing memos. You pro- •...
  • Page 177: Voice Training

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice 2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by Command button first and wait for the beep before Uconnect Voice. For best results, the Voice Training speaking the “Barge In”...
  • Page 178: Power Seats - If Equipped

    176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. •...
  • Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Reclining The Seatback The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will rearward.
  • Page 180: Passenger's Power Seat

    178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE outboard side of the seat. The switch is used to control WARNING! (Continued) the movement of the seat and seat cushion. • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
  • Page 181: Power Lumbar - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 the seat switch, the front of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when you have reached the desired position. Power Lumbar — If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats are also equipped with power lumbar.
  • Page 182: Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment

    180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Adjustment the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have reached the desired Some models may be equipped with manual front driver position.
  • Page 183: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — WARNING! Recline Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, position and release the lever.
  • Page 184: Heated Seats - If Equipped

    182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) On some models, the front and rear seats may be • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
  • Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Vehicles Equipped with Remote Start You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of On models that are equipped with remote start, the heat in use.
  • Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the system will automatically switch to LOW-level after approximately 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will turn OFF automatically after approximately 45 min- utes.
  • Page 187: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. approximately 60 minutes of continuous operation. At Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of that time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from heat in use.
  • Page 188: Head Restraints

    186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ventilated seat switches are located on the switch during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System bank in the center stack of the instrument panel, just — If Equipped” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your below the climate controls.
  • Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Active Head Restraints — Front Seats To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo- button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily downward on the head restraint.
  • Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.
  • Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- WARNING! (Continued) straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose Starting Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 192: 60/40 Split Rear Seat

    190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- ward on the head restraint to lower it. Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision.
  • Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and NOTE: positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to • Do not fold the 60% rear seat down with the left fold down easily.
  • Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Fold the rear seat completely forward. To Raise Rear Seat Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer- ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position.
  • Page 195: Reclining Rear Seat

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Reclining Rear Seat WARNING! To recline the seatback, lift the lever located on the Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release the lever shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
  • Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with two RKE trans- mitters. One or both RKE transmitters can be linked to either memory position. The memory system can accom- modate up to four RKE transmitters, each one linked to either of the two memory positions.
  • Page 197: Programming The Memory Feature

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Programming The Memory Feature Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go NOTE: To create a new memory profile, perform the 1. Insert the ignition key fob, and turn the ignition switch following: to the ON/RUN position. Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go 2.
  • Page 198: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory

    196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: Before programming your RKE transmitters you must select the “Remote Linked to Memory” feature • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center memory profile.
  • Page 199: Memory Position Recall

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 3. Once the profile has been recalled, press and release Driver One Memory Position Recall the SET (S) button on the memory switch, then press • To recall the memory settings for driver one using the and release button (1) or (2) accordingly.
  • Page 200: Easy Entry/Exit Seat

    198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To recall the memory settings for driver two using the The distance the driver seat moves depends on where RKE transmitter, press the UNLOCK button on the you have the driver seat positioned when you remove the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2.
  • Page 201: To Open And Close The Hood

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 seat will return to its previously set position when you TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD place the ignition to the ACC or RUN position. To open the hood, two latches must be released. •...
  • Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left CAUTION! and lift the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
  • Page 203: Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The head- light switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, cargo lights and fog lights (if equipped).
  • Page 204: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped

    202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Automatic Headlights — If Equipped • Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less rotate the headlight switch to the A (AUTO) position.
  • Page 205: Smartbeam™ - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable SmartBeam™ — If Equipped Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for The SmartBeam™ system provides increased forward further information. lighting at night by automating high beam control If your vehicle is equipped with a “Rain Sensitive Wiper through the use of a digital camera mounted on the System”...
  • Page 206: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped

    204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate 2. Push back on the multifunction lever once again to reactivate the system. 1. Enable the Automatic High Beams. Refer to “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer- Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped Programmable Features”...
  • Page 207: Automatic Headlight Leveling - Hid Headlights Only

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles Only equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center This feature prevents the headlights from interfering (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features”...
  • Page 208: Fog Lights - If Equipped

    206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lights — If Equipped The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights are on or when the vehicle headlights are on low beam. The fog lights are turned on by rotating the headlight An indicator light located in the instrument cluster will switch to the parking light or headlight position and illuminate when the fog lights are on.
  • Page 209: Lights-On Reminder

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehicle’s battery. The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by rotating the dimmer control up (brighter) or down (dimmer).
  • Page 210: Battery Saver

    208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Battery Saver Front Map/Reading Lights To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding The front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. head console.
  • Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 second time. The lights will also turn on when the Courtesy Lights UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) is The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top pressed. corner of the lens.
  • Page 212: Ambient Light

    210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ambient Light Multifunction Lever The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- steering column. ity of the floor center console and PRNDL area.
  • Page 213: Turn Signals

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Turn Signals Flash-To-Pass Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
  • Page 214: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the multifunction lever on the left side of the steering col- umn. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever. For information on the rear wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Features”...
  • Page 215: Windshield Wiper Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low the windshield wiper blades from returning to the wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper “park”...
  • Page 216: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Intermittent Wiper System

    214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System Use one of the four intermittent wiper settings when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable delay between cycles, desirable. At driving speeds above 10 mph (16 km/h), the delay can be regulated from a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles (first detent), to a cycle every one second (fourth detent).
  • Page 217: Windshield Washer Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 Windshield Washer Operation To use the washer, push on the end of the lever (toward the steering wheel) and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
  • Page 218: Mist

    216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use.
  • Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 • Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of four settings may reduce Rain Sensing performance. to activate this feature.
  • Page 220: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the NEU- This feature allows you to tilt the steering column TRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will not upward or downward.
  • Page 221: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the — IF EQUIPPED steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To This feature allows you to tilt the steering column lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering upward or downward.
  • Page 222: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped

    220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To tilt the steering column, move the lever up or down as HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as warm your hands in cold weather.
  • Page 223: Electronic Speed Control

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated WARNING! (Continued) steering wheel to operate. • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material.
  • Page 224: To Activate

    222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- right side of the steering wheel. tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time.
  • Page 225: To Set A Desired Speed

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without WARNING! erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on speed memory.
  • Page 226: To Accelerate For Passing

    224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains set, push the SET (-) button. If the button is continually speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on held in the SET (-) position, the set speed will continue to moderate hills is normal.
  • Page 227: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF NOTE: EQUIPPED • If the sensor does not detect a vehicle ahead of you, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving ACC will maintain a fixed set speed. convenience provided by cruise control while traveling •...
  • Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) – Cannot take street, traffic, and weather condi- • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience tions into account, and may be limited upon system. It is not a substitute for active driving in- adverse sight distance conditions.
  • Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 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, sleet, •...
  • Page 230: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation

    228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation The speed control buttons (located on the right side of the steering wheel) operates the ACC system. Adaptive Cruise Control Buttons 1 — DISTANCE SETTING 2 — RES + 3 —...
  • Page 231: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the ve- NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following hicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise conditions: Control. • When in Four-Wheel Drive Low. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) •...
  • Page 232: To Activate

    230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate To turn the system OFF, push and release the ON/OFF button again. At this time, the system will turn off and Push and release the ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in the EVIC will display “Adaptive Cruise Control Off.”...
  • Page 233: To Set A Desired Acc Speed

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 To Set A Desired ACC Speed Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do not, the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the speed.
  • Page 234: To Cancel

    232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • 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 235: To Turn Off

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 NOTE: If ACC is resumed or set with the ESC/TCS off, To Turn Off ESC will automatically be re-engaged. The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if: • You push the ON/OFF button. •...
  • Page 236: To Vary The Speed Setting

    234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pressing the RES + button once will result in a 1 mph WARNING! (1.6 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph (1.6 km/h). The Resume function should only be used if traffic and road conditions permit.
  • Page 237: Setting The Following Distance In Acc

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 NOTE: Setting The Following Distance In ACC • When you use the SET - button to decelerate, if the The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between 3 (long), 2 (me- engine’s braking power does not slow the vehicle dium), and 1 (short).
  • Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Distance Setting 2 Distance Setting 1 To change the distance setting, press the Distance button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting adjusts between long, medium, and short. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 • The distance setting is changed. If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set speed. If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on same lane, the EVIC displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indi- ACC Activation).
  • Page 240: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu

    238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ACC Systems provides Overtake Aid when passing Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu on the left hand side only. When driving with ACC The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings. The engaged and following a Target vehicle, the system will EVIC is located in the upper part of the instrument provide an additional acceleration based on your current cluster between the speedometer and the tachometer.
  • Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 ACC SET The ACC screen will display once again if any ACC activity occurs, which may include any of the following: – When ACC is set, the set speed will display. • Set Speed Change –...
  • Page 242: Display Warnings And Maintenance

    240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Display Warnings And Maintenance “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” warning will display when conditions temporarily limit system performance. This most often occurs at times of poor visibility, such as in snow or heavy rain.
  • Page 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should When the condition that deactivated the system is no examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of longer present, the system will return to the “Adaptive an obstruction.
  • Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Removing ACC Sensor For Off-Roading NOTE: Do not change the adjustment fasteners or pull the sensor off of the bracket. Doing so may misalign the NOTE: When off-roading, it may be advisable to remove sensor.
  • Page 245: Precautions While Driving With Acc

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 To reinstall the sensor and bracket assembly reverse the Service ACC Warning process above. The fastener torque required to assembly If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ the bracket back to the beam is 6.6 ft lbs (9 N·m). FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates there is an internal system fault.
  • Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adding A Trailer Hitch Offset Driving The weight of a trailer/hitch may affect the performance ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is of ACC. If there is a noticeable change in performance offset from your direct line of travel.
  • Page 247 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 Turns And Bends Using ACC On Hills When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the system When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for your lane.
  • Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Changing ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the ACC system to take action.
  • Page 249: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 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 250: Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode

    248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode WARNING! In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, a normal In the normal Cruise Control mode, the system will (fixed speed) Cruise Control mode is available for cruis- not react to vehicles ahead.
  • Page 251 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 To Vary The Speed Setting To Resume There are two ways to change the set speed: Press the RES + button and then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the last set •...
  • Page 252: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped

    250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system provides the driver with audible and visual warnings (within the EVIC) when it detects a potential frontal collision. The warnings are intended to provide the driver with enough time to react and avoid the potential collision.
  • Page 253 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 NOTE: Changing FCW Status • The minimum speed for FCW activation is 10 mph The FCW feature can be set to far, set to near or turned off in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) refer (16 km/h).
  • Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting, this allows Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away.
  • Page 255 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system NOTE: In the “Off” setting FCW OFF will be displayed from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in the EVIC. in front of you. FCW Off Example Example Only I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 256: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped

    254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: occurs, try activating FCW again later, following a key cycle. If the problem persists, see your authorized dealer. • The system will retain the last setting selected by the driver after ignition shut down. Service FCW Warning •...
  • Page 257: Parksense Sensors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or ParkSense Sensors disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ changed to the ON/RUN position. bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’...
  • Page 258: Parksense Warning Display

    256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense Warning Display The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the Instru- ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if audible warnings to indicate the distance between the Sound and Display is selected from the Customer- Pro- rear fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle.
  • Page 259: Parksense Display

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 ParkSense Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. Park Assist System OFF Park Assist System ON I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 261 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 262: Enabling And Disabling Parksense

    260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...
  • Page 263: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- detected a faulted condition, the EVIC will display the derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for as long as the tion.
  • Page 264: Parksense System Usage Precautions

    262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ParkSense , when on, will MUTE the radio when it is ParkSense System Usage Precautions sounding a tone. NOTE: • Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care not • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, to scratch or damage them.
  • Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 • On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense WARNING! should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered • Drivers must be careful when backing up even or open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE. A lowered tailgate could provide a false indication that when using the Rear Park Assist system.
  • Page 266: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped

    264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF WARNING! (Continued) EQUIPPED • Before using the Rear Park Assist system, it is Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear strongly recommended that the ball mount and Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve- image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever...
  • Page 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width of will help indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle. The the vehicle while a dashed center-line will indicate the following table shows the approximate distances for each center of the vehicle to assist with aligning to a hitch/ zone: receiver.
  • Page 268: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio

    266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting CAUTION! (Continued) the “enable rear camera in reverse” soft-key. • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be 5. Press the “save” soft-key. driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
  • Page 269: Overhead Console

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 OVERHEAD CONSOLE Front Map/Reading Lights The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of Opener (HomeLink ), power liftgate and power sunroof the console.
  • Page 270: Courtesy Lights

    268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is pressed.
  • Page 271: Sunglasses Bin Door

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 Sunglasses Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED At the front of the console a compartment is provided for HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ment access is a “push/push”...
  • Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The HomeLink buttons, located on either the overhead console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- ent HomeLink channels. The HomeLink indicator is located above the center button. HomeLink Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.
  • Page 273: Before You Begin Programming Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 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 274 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
  • Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. 5. At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. This can 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is away from the HomeLink button you wish to pro- attached to the garage door opener/device motor.
  • Page 276: Programming A Non-Rolling Code

    274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, Programming A Non-Rolling Code repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured erase the channels. before 1995. Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button 1.
  • Page 277: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button Canadian/Gate Operator Programming and observe the indicator light. For programming transmitters in Canada/United States • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after ming is complete and the garage door/device should several seconds of transmission.
  • Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button, If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand-held programming, plug it back in at this time. transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink has Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button successfully accepted the frequency signal.
  • Page 279: Using Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 Using HomeLink Troubleshooting Tips To operate, press and release the programmed If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the are some of the most common solutions: programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate opera- •...
  • Page 280: General Information

    278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following while you are programming the universal trans- two conditions: ceiver.
  • Page 281: Power Sunroof - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 NOTE: POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with The power sunroof switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
  • Page 282: Opening Sunroof - Express

    280 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 the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the position.
  • Page 283: Venting Sunroof - Express

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled.
  • Page 284: Wind Buffeting

    282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Ignition OFF Operation Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of The power sunroof switches remain active for up to pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch has ears.
  • Page 285 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 WARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the Accessory or Run position, for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™). Occupants, particu- larly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
  • Page 286: Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode

    284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop second and the sunroof will open automatically from any the sunroof.
  • Page 287: Pinch Protect Feature

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode movement and the shade will remain in a partially closed condition until the switch is pushed and held forward To open the shade, press and hold the switch rearward to again.
  • Page 288: Sunroof Maintenance

    286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain NOTE: Opening either front door will cancel this fea- open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- ture. rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with Sunroof Fully Closed the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the...
  • Page 289 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 NOTE: The front power outlet is located inside the storage area on the center stack of the instrument panel. Push inward • All accessories connected to the “battery” powered on the storage lid to open the compartment and gain outlets should be removed or turned off when the access to this power outlet.
  • Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo outlet located in the storage area of the center console. area.
  • Page 291 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel Fuse Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 — M7 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel 2 — M6 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel 3 —...
  • Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
  • Page 293: Power Inverter - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron- ics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
  • Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter WARNING! manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings To avoid serious injury or death: •...
  • Page 295: Cupholders

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholders I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 296: Storage

    294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove box door. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Opened Glove Compartment Glove Compartment I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 297: Door Storage

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 Door Storage Center Console Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy The center console contains both an upper and a lower access. storage area. Door Panel Storage Storage Compartment I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the the small latch located on the lid. lower storage compartment. Storage Compartment Latches Lower Storage Compartment I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 299: Cargo Area Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 Press in on the flashlight to release it. WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving.
  • Page 300: Cargo Storage Bins

    298 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, Cargo Storage Bins twice for low, and a third time to return to off. There are four removable storage bins located in the rear cargo area.
  • Page 301 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 299 Two additional storage bins are located under the load floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor and attach the tether hook (attached to the bottom of the load floor) to the liftgate opening. Lower Storage Bins Tether Strap I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 302: Retractable Cargo Area Cover - If Equipped

    300 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area: 1.
  • Page 303: Rear Cargo Tie-Downs

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 301 WARNING! In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment.
  • Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits • To help protect against personal injury, passengers described on the label attached to the left door or should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear left door center pillar.
  • Page 305: Rear Window Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 303 REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the mul- tifunction lever on the left side of the steering column. The rear wiper/washer is operated by rotating a switch, located at the middle of the lever.
  • Page 306: Rear Window Defroster

    304 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE release of the switch, the wipers will resume the continu- that “park” position. When the flipper glass is closed, the ous rear wiper operation. When this rotary control is in rear wiper will resume wiper/washer functionality after the OFF position, rotating it downward will activate the five seconds.
  • Page 307: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 305 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The the heating elements: load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be •...
  • Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To move the crossbars, loosen the attachments, located at improved satellite radio reception, avoid placing the the upper edge of each crossbar, approximately eight rear crossbar over the satellite radio antenna. turns using the anti-theft wrench provided with the •...
  • Page 309 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 307 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Long loads which extend over the windshield, such Cargo must be securely tied before driving your as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the frontal area should be secured to both the front and vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 310 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System ..341 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..313 ▫ Fuel Economy ......342 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
  • Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Display — ▫ Notes on Playing MP3 Files ....368 If Equipped ......350 ▫...
  • Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 ▫ Play Video Games .....400 iPod /USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . .389 ▫ Connecting The iPod Or External USB ▫...
  • Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...433 Limited Warranty .....414 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES .
  • Page 315: Instrument Panel Features

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Lower Switch Bank 11 — Hood Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch 12 — Fuel Door Release 3 — Radio 8 — Storage Bin 13 —...
  • Page 316: Instrument Cluster

    314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 317: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) 1. Tachometer The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD II that Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute monitors engine and automatic transmission con- (RPM x 1000).
  • Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ CAUTION! Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator damage to the engine control system. It also could Light” in the instrument cluster will come on affect fuel economy and drivability.
  • Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC 7. High Beam Indicator system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously. Indicates that headlights are on high beam. The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active.
  • Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) When the appropriate conditions exist, this display Display/Odometer Display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) messages. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information The odometer display shows the total distance the ve- Center”.
  • Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
  • Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped CAUTION! This indicator will illuminate when the park The TPMS has been optimized for the original lights or headlights are turned on. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size 13.
  • Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 14. Brake Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic This light monitors various brake functions, system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is including brake fluid level and parking brake indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on application.
  • Page 324 322 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 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the 19. Fuel Gauge ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
  • Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 22. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Red 25. Temperature Gauge Telltale Area The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable red tell- engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
  • Page 327: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
  • Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display The system allows the driver to select information by The EVIC consists of the following: pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel: • Fuel Economy • ACC: (If Equipped) •...
  • Page 329: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 UP Button BACK Button Press and release the UP button to scroll up- Press the BACK button to scroll back to a ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, previous menu or sub-menu. Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units, System Setup, Vehicle Speed, Trip Info, Turn Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Menu Off and sub-menus.
  • Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Unstored Messages The main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the menu. The main display area also displays “pop up” condition that activated the message is cleared.
  • Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • Park Assist Disabled The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the • Keyfob Battery Low middle, and red telltales on the left. • Liftglass Open When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays •...
  • Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Normal Cruise Ready — When Adaptive Cruise Con- • ACC Cancelled — To disable the ACC system. Refer to trol (ACC) system is turned off and Normal (Fixed “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding Speed) Cruise Control mode is available.
  • Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • Brake — If the ACC system predicts that its maximum • ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor — If the braking level is not sufficient to maintain the set ACC system turns off due to an internal system fault distance, this message will flash and a chime will that requires service from an authorized dealer.
  • Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turn signal on • Memory 1 profile recall • Park assist on • Memory 2 profile recall • Warning object detected • Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start • Remote start aborted — Door ajar •...
  • Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • TERRAIN SETTINGS — TOW • Normal Vehicle Ride Height — This message is dis- played (for 5 seconds) when the vehicle has achieved • TERRAIN SETTINGS — TRACK the Normal Vehicle Ride Height. • TERRAIN SETTINGS — SNOW •...
  • Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Service Air Suspension System — This is displayed • Air Suspension System Cooling Down – Please Wait — when a fault has occurred in the system. The system This message is displayed if the compressor tempera- will have limited operation at that point.
  • Page 337: Evic White Telltale Lights

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • Electronic Speed Control SET EVIC White Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- This light will turn on when the electronic tales. These telltales include: speed control is SET. For further information, refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
  • Page 338: Evic Amber Telltale Lights

    336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Power Steering System Over Temperature — If NOTE: Equipped • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER these conditions there will be a substantial increase in TEMP”...
  • Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 • Loose Gascap Indicator collision. For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features If the vehicle diagnostic system determines Of Your Vehicle.” that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly •...
  • Page 340: Evic Red Telltale Lights

    338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • SERV 4WD • Liftgate Ajar The SERV 4WD light monitors the electric shift This light will turn on to indicate that liftgate 4WD system. If the SERV 4WD light stays on or may be ajar. comes on during driving, it means that the 4WD system is not functioning properly and •...
  • Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • Charging System Light If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the This light shows the status of the electrical charg- vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is ing system.
  • Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL cause the temperature gauge to pass H, the indicator will or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the continuously flash and a continuous chime will occur until light goes off. the engine is allowed to cool. CAUTION! If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle.
  • Page 343: Engine Oil Change Indicator System

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 Engine Oil Change Indicator System Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Oil Change Due 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change ON/ RUN position (Do not start the engine).
  • Page 344: Fuel Economy

    342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not tion: reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode — If Fuel Economy Equipped Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Fuel...
  • Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level.
  • Page 346: Vehicle Speed

    344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Speed Press and release the UP/DOWN buttons until one of the following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC: Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle • Trip A Speed” displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT button.
  • Page 347: Units

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 Elapsed Time down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has when the ignition switch is in the ACC position.
  • Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This light will illuminate when the sport mode To access, press and release either the UP or DOWN is selected. This mode provides performance arrow button until “Performance Features” appears in based tuning with improved handling through the EVIC, then press and release the SELECT button.
  • Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 • Pressing the SELECT button will clear the current run • The distance measurement will be aborted if the brake time and display the vehicle’s best 0-60 mph pedal is released before the vehicle comes to a com- (0-100 km/h) time.
  • Page 350: Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)

    348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The time and speed will continue to display until the • Pressing the SELECT button will clear the peak force SELECT button is pressed. values. • Pressing the SELECT button will clear the current run Digital Speedometer and display the vehicle’s best 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) run.
  • Page 351: Messages

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 • Coolant Temp will allow you to see what the stored messages are. Press and release the UP and DOWN buttons if there is more Displays the actual coolant temperature. than one message to step through the remaining stored •...
  • Page 352: If Equipped

    350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • System Warnings Displayed (will display all currently NOTE: active System Warnings) • Tires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heat • Tire Pressure Monitor System (shows the current pres- will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi sure of all four road tires).
  • Page 353: Compass / Temperature Display

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Starting And Oper- Automatic Compass Calibration ating” for more information. This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to manually reset the compass. When the vehicle is NOTE: Under certain conditions, the display may be new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will superseded by another display of higher priority.
  • Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass 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. Once properly set, the compass will automatically compensate for the differences, and provide the most accurate compass heading.
  • Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass Variance” 1. Turn ON the ignition switch. message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup SELECT button. The last variance zone number dis- (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached, plays in the EVIC.
  • Page 356: Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)

    354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Customer-Programmable Features to select English, Spanish (Español), French (Français), (System Setup) Italian (Italiano), German (Deutsch), and Dutch (Neder- lands). Then, as you continue, the information will dis- Personal Settings allows you to set and recall features play in the selected language.
  • Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter-N- feature showing the system has been activated, or the Go™ (Passive Entry) and the EVIC is programmed to check-mark is removed showing the system has been Unlock All Doors 1st Press, all doors will unlock no deactivated.
  • Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL (if equipped), and a set of desired radio station presets. a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the When OFF is selected, only the MEMORY switch on the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed driver’s door trim panel will recall memory profiles.
  • Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 feature showing the system has been activated or the then press and release the SELECT button until a check- check-mark is removed showing the system has been mark appears next to the setting, showing that the setting deactivated.
  • Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat REVERSE position. The mirrors will move back to their Only) previous position when the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE. To make your selection, press and release the This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the...
  • Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 Illuminated Approach or unlock buttons. To make your selection, press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate next to the feature showing the system has been activated and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors or the check-mark is removed showing the system has are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
  • Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Wiper Mode — If Equipped feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been When this feature is selected, the system will automati- deactivated. cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield.
  • Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in and release the SELECT button until a check-mark ap- the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is pears next to the feature showing the system has been not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned.
  • Page 364: Uconnect 730N/430/430N Cd/Dvd/Hdd/Nav - If Equipped

    362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to “Rear Park Assist System” in “Understanding The UCONNECT 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — Features Of Your Vehicle” for system function and oper- IF EQUIPPED ating information. Refer to your Uconnect 730N, 430 or 430N user’s manual for detailed operating instructions. Display Units Of Measure In: The EVIC, odometer, and Uconnect gps (if equipped) Operating Instructions (Voice Command System)
  • Page 365: Uconnect 130

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 UCONNECT 130 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping.
  • Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL another selection. Holding either button will bypass RW/FF stations without stopping, until you release it. Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the TIME Button direction of the arrows.
  • Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third AM/FM Button time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the SET/RND Button —...
  • Page 368: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For

    366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
  • Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.
  • Page 370: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD and MP3 modes. Random Play.
  • Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 Supported Media (Disc Types) display the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
  • Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats Sampling MPEG Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,...
  • Page 373: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 Playback of MP3 Files To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option radio checks all files on the medium.
  • Page 374: Uconnect 130 With Satellite Radio

    372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the Uconnect 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down.
  • Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping, until you release it. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second Voice Command System (Radio) —...
  • Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Clock Setting Procedure starting at Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. procedure, starting at Step 2. 2.
  • Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between will display.
  • Page 378 376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Program Type format types: Display Oldies Oldies 16-Digit Character Program Type Personality Persnlty Display Public Public No program type or None undefined Rhythm and Blues R &...
  • Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL con- is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency trol knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to station with the same selected Music Type name.
  • Page 380: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
  • Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio CAUTION! (Continued) ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the begin to play when you insert the disc.
  • Page 382: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button AM/FM Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate...
  • Page 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 Supported Media (Disc Types) display the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
  • Page 384 382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats Sampling MPEG Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,...
  • Page 385: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 Playback of MP3 Files To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option radio checks all files on the medium.
  • Page 386: Info Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

    384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- iary device if the AUX jack is connected. Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the Name, and Folder Name (if available).
  • Page 387: Uconnect Multimedia (Satellite Radio)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 Uconnect Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, Equipped or visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www.siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents. Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification coast.
  • Page 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number Reception Quality display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the the radio to exit this screen. following reasons: Selecting Uconnect Multimedia (Satellite) Mode •...
  • Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 SEEK Buttons additional three seconds will make the radio display the Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next to normal display). channel in Satellite mode.
  • Page 390 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory type. When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
  • Page 391: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 Buttons 1 - 6 NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations). Uconnect radio User’s Manual for iPod or external USB device support capability.
  • Page 392: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device

    390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device NOTE: The center console will have a position where the iPodt or consumer electronic audio device cable can be Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external routed through without damaging the cable when clos- USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port which ing the lid.
  • Page 393: Using This Feature

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis- Controlling The iPod Or External USB Device charged, it may not communicate with the iPod /USB/ Using Radio Buttons MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained. To get into the iPod /USB/MP3 control mode and access Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod /USB/ a connected audio device, either press the “AUX”...
  • Page 394 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while during play mode will jump to the next track in the playing a track, skips to the next track or press the list, or press the VR button and say Next or Previous VR button and say Next Track .
  • Page 395: List Or Browse Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 • Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclockwise SCAN button again. During Scan mode, pressing the << SEEK and SEEK>> buttons will select the previous (backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying the and next tracks. track detail on the radio display. Once the track to be played is highlighted on the radio display, press the •...
  • Page 396 394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Preset 4 – Genres • MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is • Preset 5 – Audiobooks another shortcut button to the genre listing on your audio device. • Preset 6 – Podcasts •...
  • Page 397: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 device first, then it will get streamed to the Uconnect WARNING! phone system. Seven devices can be paired to the Uconnect phone system, but just one can be selected Do not plug in or remove the iPod or external USB and played.
  • Page 398: Uconnect Multimedia - Video

    396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Previous Track Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on the radio and say “Previous Track” to jump to the previous track music on your cellular phone. Browse Browsing is not available on a BTSA device. Only the current song that is playing will display info.
  • Page 399: Single Video Screen

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 • When the Video Screen are open and a DVD is inserted into the VES™ player, the screen turns on automati- Press the LOAD button then corresponding number (1–6) cally, the headphone transmitters turn on and play- where the DVD is to be loaded (Non-Touch-Screen).
  • Page 400: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Remote Control NOTE: • Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control. on the left side of the screen. 2. While looking at Screen 1, highlight DISC by either •...
  • Page 401 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 NOTE: The “1” and “2” soft-keys are displayed for the headphone channels. Touch 1 or 2 based on which channel you want to change, select the new mode from the available list on the right. Modes that are unavailable are greyed-out.
  • Page 402: Play Video Games

    400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Play Video Games • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA input jacks located on the back of the center console. hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
  • Page 403 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ jacks: NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the vehicle’s Power Inverter.
  • Page 404 402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then touch AUX 1 in the VES Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE column. To exit press the back arrow soft-key at the LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
  • Page 405: Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 2. Using The Remote Control 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control and the Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is playing then only a small banner will appear on the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 406 404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
  • Page 407: Important Notes For Single Video Screen System

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 Important Notes For Single Video Screen System Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio • VES™ is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD hard-key on the simultaneously. radio faceplate (Touch-Screen).
  • Page 408 406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Remote Control NOTE: • Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control. on the left side of the screen. 2. While looking at Screen 1, highlight DISC by either •...
  • Page 409 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES NOTE: Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen. hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
  • Page 410: Remote Control

    408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Remote Control 1. Power – Turns the screen and wireless headphone transmitter for the selected Channel on or off. To hear Controls And Indicators audio while the screen is closed, press the Power button to turn the headphone transmitter on. 2.
  • Page 411 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 – In radio modes, press to seek the next tunable ▪ (Stop) – Stops disc play. station. In disc modes, press and hold to fast forward 10. PROG Up/Down – When listening to a radio mode, through the current audio track or video chapter.
  • Page 412 410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 14. MODE – Press to change the mode of the selected – In radio modes, press to seek to the previous channel. See the Mode Selection section of this tunable station. In disc modes, press and hold to fast manual for details on changing modes.
  • Page 413: Remote Control Storage

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 411 Remote Control Storage The video screen(s) come with a built in storage compart- ment for the remote control which is accessible when the screen is opened. To remove the remote, use your index finger to pull and rotate the remote towards you. Do not try to pull the remote straight down as it will be very difficult to remove.
  • Page 414: Replacing The Remote Control Batteries

    412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL player (if equipped). If the vehicle is not equipped Headphones Operation with a DVD player, follow the radio’s instructions to The headphones receive two separate channels of audio turn Video Lock on. The radio and the video screen(s) using an infrared transmitter from the video screen.
  • Page 415: Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 413 Controls The headphone power indicator and controls are located on the right ear cup. NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before sound can be heard from the headphones. To conserve battery life, the headphones will automatically turn off approximately three minutes after the rear video system is turned off.
  • Page 416: Replacing The Headphone Batteries

    414 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • When both switches are on Channel 2, the Remote is Replacing The Headphone Batteries controlling Channel 2 and the headphones are tuned to Each set of headphones requires two AAA batteries for the audio of the VES™ Channel 2. operation.
  • Page 417 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 415 How Long Does the Coverage Last? This warranty lasts may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or as long as you own the Product. consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal What Does This Warranty Cover? Except as specified rights.
  • Page 418: System Information

    416 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may register your Unwired wireless headphones mode, but not change stations until the radio mode is online at www.unwiredtechnology.com or by phone at changed to a mode that is different from the VES™ 1-888-293-3332. selected radio mode.
  • Page 419 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 417 The VES™ can even control radio modes or video modes 1. Channel 1 Mode while the radio is turned off. The VES™ can access the 2. Channel 1 Shared Status radio modes or disc modes by navigating to those modes on the VES™...
  • Page 420 418 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Numeric Keypad Menu screen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency, satellite channel, or track number. To enter the desired digit: 1. Press the remote control’s navigation buttons ( , ) to navigate to the desired digit. 2.
  • Page 421 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 419 Station List Menu Disc Menu When listening to Satellite audio, pressing the remote control’s MENU button displays a list of all available channels. Navigate this list using the remote control’s navigation buttons ( , ) to find the desired station, press the remote control’s ENTER button to tune to that station.
  • Page 422 420 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display Settings To change the settings, press the remote control’s navi- gation buttons ( , ) to select an item, then press the remote control’s navigation buttons ( , ) to change the value for the currently selected item. To reset all values back to the original settings, select the Default Settings menu option and press the remote control’s ENTER button.
  • Page 423 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 421 • To change the current audio mode, press the remote Disc Formats control’s MODE button. This will automatically select The VES™ DVD player is capable of playing the follow- the next available audio mode without using the Mode ing types of discs (12 mm or 8 mm diameter): Select menu.
  • Page 424 422 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL order for the disc to play. If the region code for the DVD also play DVD-Video content recorded to a DVD-R or disc does not match the region code for the player, the DVD-RW disc. DVD-ROM discs (either pressed or re- disc will not play and will be ejected.
  • Page 425 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 423 • For CD Data (or CD-ROM) discs, always use the Compressed Audio Files (MP3 and WMA) ISO-9660 (Level 1 or Level 2), Joliet, or Romeo format. The DVD player is capable of playing MP3 (MPEG-1 Other formats (such as UDF, HFS, or others) are not Audio Layer 3) and WMA (Windows Media Audio) files supported.
  • Page 426 424 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Other compression formats such as AAC, MP3 Pro, Disc Errors Ogg Vorbis, and ATRAC3 will not play. The DVD If the DVD player is unable to read the disc, a Disc Error player will automatically skip the file and begin play- message is displayed on the VES™...
  • Page 427 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 425 Display All of the Language settings have a special Other setting to accommodate languages other than Japanese or Eng- Other Language Setup lish. These languages are selected using a special four- digit code. To enter a new language code, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: •...
  • Page 428 426 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • When the entire four-digit code is entered, press the them where lower numbers are designated for all audi- remote control’s ENTER button. If the language code is ences and higher numbers are designated for more adult not valid, the numbers all change back to .
  • Page 429 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 427 The default rating is Level 8 (play all discs without a To set the password, activate the DVD Setup Menu and password) and the default password is 0000. follow these additional instructions: • Using the remote control Left and Right cursor but- tons, select the Rating tab.
  • Page 430 428 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Using the remote control’s Up and Down cursor buttons to set the value for the current digit and the remote control’s Right cursor button to select digits, enter the new password. • After the four-digit password is entered, press the remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change.
  • Page 431 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 429 • Using the remote control’s Up and Down cursor To set the rating, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: buttons, select the new rating level, and then press the remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change. •...
  • Page 432: Harman Kardon High Performance Sound System With Driver-Selectable Surround (Dss) - If Equipped

    430 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL General Information The 12 Channel High Voltage GreenEdge™ Class D ampli- fier provides 7.1-channel simulated surround sound from This system complies with Part 15 of the FCC Operation any stereo audio source. The Harman Kardon audio is subject to the following two conditions: system offers the ability to choose surround sound for any...
  • Page 433: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 431 DSS modes for audio sources are “Stereo” and “Audio Surround,” which is surround sound equalized for the front seat occupants. The “Video Surround” mode is described under Driver-Selectable 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).
  • Page 434: Radio Operation

    432 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 435: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 433 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) precautions: oversized, or have protection encoding.
  • Page 436: Climate Controls

    434 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS The ATC system automatically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the driver and passenger. The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —...
  • Page 437 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 435 1. A/C Button 5. Blower Control Display Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning This display shows the current Blower speed selection. (A/C) setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. 6. Right Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch This display shows the temperature setting for the right into manual mode.
  • Page 438 436 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button 12. Climate Control ON/OFF Button Provides the passenger with independent temperature Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control control. Push the button for cooler temperature settings. 10.
  • Page 439 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 437 16. Driver Temperature Control Up Button NOTE: Provides the driver with independent temperature con- It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for trol. Push the button for warmer temperature settings. cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts the temperature, mode and fan speed to provide comfort as Automatic Operation quickly as possible.
  • Page 440 438 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Each of these features operate independently The operator can also select the direction of the airflow from each other. If any one feature is controlled manually, by selecting one of the following positions. temperature control will continue to operate automati- Panel Mode cally.
  • Page 441 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 439 Floor Mode NOTE: While operating in the other modes, the system will not automatically sense the presence of fog, mist or Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount ice on the windshield. Defrost mode must be manually of air is directed through the defrost and side selected to clear the windshield and side glass.
  • Page 442: Operating Tips

    440 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging. The Recirculation • If the system is in Mix, Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C mode is not allowed in the Defrost modes to improve can be turned off, but the A/C system shall remain window clearing operation.
  • Page 443 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 441 blower speeds will reduce fogging. Interior fogging on Winter Operation the windshield can be quickly removed by selecting the When operating the system during the winter months, Defrost mode. make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of ice, slush, snow, or other obstruc- Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a tions.
  • Page 444 442 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 445: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .455 STARTING PROCEDURES ....447 ▫ Automatic Transmission ....447 ▫...
  • Page 446 444 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING .....470 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ... . .483 ▫...
  • Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 ▫ Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire ▫ General Information ....512 And Wheel – If Equipped....498 FUEL REQUIREMENTS .
  • Page 448 446 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ....528 VEHICLE LOADING ....521 ▫...
  • Page 449: Starting Procedures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 447 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children), and do not present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-...
  • Page 450: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    448 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated CAUTION! Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage ing precautions are not observed: •...
  • Page 451: Normal Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 449 Installing And Removing The ENGINE NOTE: The ENGINE START/STOP button should only START/STOP Button be removed or inserted with the ignition in the OFF position (OFF position for Keyless Enter-N-Go™). Installing The Button Normal Starting 1. Remove the key fob from the ignition switch. Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button 2.
  • Page 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN START/STOP Button (engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 1.
  • Page 453: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 451 • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time If Engine Fails To Start to change the ignition switch to the RUN position (EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE RUN”), WARNING! • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to •...
  • Page 454 452 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button WARNING! (Continued) once. • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster The starter motor will engage automatically, run for cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster 10 seconds, and then disengage.
  • Page 455: After Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 453 The starter motor will disengage automatically in 10 sec- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION onds. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to CAUTION! 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure. Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: CAUTION!
  • Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the running.
  • Page 457: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    STARTING AND OPERATING 455 OFF position. The key fob can only be removed from the WARNING! (Continued) ignition when the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF position, • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with and the shift lever is locked in PARK whenever the access to an unlocked vehicle.
  • Page 458: Five-Speed Automatic Transmission

    456 STARTING AND OPERATING Five-Speed Automatic Transmission The transmission shift lever has only Park, Reverse, Neutral, and Drive shift positions. The shift lever position display (located in the instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. You must Manual shifts can be made using the AutoStick shift press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of PARK control (refer to “AutoStick ”...
  • Page 459 STARTING AND OPERATING 457 NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to WARNING! allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the This is especially important when the engine is cold. parking brake.
  • Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
  • Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi- others could be seriously or fatally injured.
  • Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that WARNING! it indicates the PARK position. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever ignition to coast down a hill.
  • Page 463 STARTING AND OPERATING 461 DRIVE SPORT This range should be used for most city and highway This mode alters the transmission’s automatic shift driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- schedule for sportier driving. Upshift speeds are in- shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission creased to make full use of available engine power.
  • Page 464 462 STARTING AND OPERATING may be illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your damaging the transmission.
  • Page 465: Autostick

    STARTING AND OPERATING 463 When to Use TOW Mode This system can also provide you with more control during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situa- heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- tions.
  • Page 466 464 STARTING AND OPERATING • You can start out in first or second gear. Tapping (+) (at or the shift paddles), unless an engine lugging or over- speed condition would result. It will remain in the a stop) will allow starting in second gear. Starting out selected gear until another upshift or downshift is cho- in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions.
  • Page 467: Selec-Track™ - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 465 WARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury. SELEC-TRACK™ — IF EQUIPPED Description Selec-Track™ combines the capabilities of the vehicle control systems, along with driver input, to provide the Selec-Track™...
  • Page 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING • Track – Track road calibration for use on high traction will be in Semi Firm mode, and a green flag will light up in the instrument cluster. The transmission will surfaces. Driveline is maximized for traction. Some provide a more aggressive shifting pattern (Refer to binding may be felt on less forgiving surfaces.
  • Page 469: Active Damping System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 467 in the engine controls. Trailer sway control is enabled DRIVING THROUGH WATER in the ESC system. The terrain switch will remain in Driving through water more than a few inches/ this position through an ignition cycle until the cus- centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure tomer cycles into another position.
  • Page 470: Flowing/Rising Water

    468 STARTING AND OPERATING Flowing/Rising Water Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through WARNING! shallow standing water, consider the following Caution and Warning before doing so. Do not drive on, or cross, a road or a path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
  • Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause damage • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
  • Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer- POWER STEERING ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time. The standard power steering system will give you good This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability system.
  • Page 473: Fuel Saver Technology - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 471 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — IF EQUIPPED This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions. The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required. NOTE: This system may take some time to return to full functionality after a battery disconnect.
  • Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will parking brake. Always apply the parking brake flash.
  • Page 475: Electronic Brake Control System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 473 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the in a location accessible to children), and do not parking brake released, a brake system malfunction leave Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
  • Page 476: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    474 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Traction Control System (TCS) This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of under adverse braking conditions. The system controls the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking.
  • Page 477: Brake Assist System (Bas)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 475 Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
  • Page 478: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    476 STARTING AND OPERATING applies the appropriate brake and may also reduce WARNING! (Continued) engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will or other vehicles. The capabilities of an ERM- occur. ERM will only intervene during very severe or equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reck- evasive driving maneuvers.
  • Page 479 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appro- WARNING! priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the •...
  • Page 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING The ESC system has three available operating modes. again, momentarily press the “ESC OFF” switch. This will restore the normal “ESC On” mode of operation. This is the normal operating mode for ESC . Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in this “On” mode.
  • Page 481 STARTING AND OPERATING 479 NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving odometer. Press and release the TRIP ODOMETER but- with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or ton located on the instrument cluster to clear this mes- gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”...
  • Page 482: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)

    480 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine torque With the ESC switched OFF, the enhanced vehicle reduction and stability features are cancelled. There- stability offered by ESC is unavailable. In an emer- fore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is gency evasive maneuver, the ESC system will not unavailable.
  • Page 483: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light

    STARTING AND OPERATING 481 swaying. Always use caution when towing a trailer and ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And follow the trailer tongue weight recommendations. Refer ESC OFF Indicator Light to “Trailer Towing” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. When TSC is functioning, the “ESC The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
  • Page 484 482 STARTING AND OPERATING • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as will be ON even if it was turned off previously. the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active.
  • Page 485: Tire Safety Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 483 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: Tire Markings • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
  • Page 486 484 STARTING AND OPERATING • LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- ing the size designation.
  • Page 487 STARTING AND OPERATING 485 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
  • Page 488 486 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 489: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 487 Tire Identification Number (TIN) the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on the The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard side of however, the date code may only be on one side.
  • Page 490: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    488 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
  • Page 491: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    STARTING AND OPERATING 489 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Tire Placard Location I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 492 490 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading...
  • Page 493 STARTING AND OPERATING 491 To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or “XXX”...
  • Page 494 492 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
  • Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 496: Tires - General Information

    494 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
  • Page 497: Tire Inflation Pressures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 495 stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the able steering response.
  • Page 498: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

    496 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 499: Radial Ply Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 497 loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- Radial Ply Tires tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading WARNING! and cold tire inflation pressures. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle WARNING! poorly.
  • Page 500: Summer Or Three Season Tires - If Equipped

    498 STARTING AND OPERATING the tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four; rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended handling of your vehicle.
  • Page 501: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 499 Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given time. The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a WARNING! compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the...
  • Page 502: Limited-Use Spare - If Equipped

    500 STARTING AND OPERATING to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size WARNING! spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle first opportunity.
  • Page 503: Tread Wear Indicators

    STARTING AND OPERATING 501 Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further information. WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one.
  • Page 504: Life Of Tire

    502 STARTING AND OPERATING Life Of Tire Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying with oil, grease, and gasoline. factors including, but not limited to: Replacement Tires •...
  • Page 505 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two WARNING! rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than affect your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a that specified for your vehicle.
  • Page 506: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    504 STARTING AND OPERATING These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. WARNING! (Continued) The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Road adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire type tires.
  • Page 507: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 505 The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) shown in the following diagram. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with run flat tires — When the TPMS indicates a tire pressure of 14 psi (96 kPa) or lower, always check tire pressure and replace the tire at the first opportunity.
  • Page 508 506 STARTING AND OPERATING The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will off until the tire pressure is at or above recommended decrease.
  • Page 509 STARTING AND OPERATING 507 For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold CAUTION! (parked for more than three hours) tire pressure of 33 psi • The TPMS has been optimized for the original (227 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa), a tempera- equipment tires and wheels.
  • Page 510: Premium System - If Equipped

    508 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care the tire. and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition.
  • Page 511: Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings

    STARTING AND OPERATING 509 • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information in PSI, kPa, or BAR. Center (EVIC), and a graphic displaying tire pressures •...
  • Page 512 510 STARTING AND OPERATING The system will automatically update, the graphic dis- NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units play of the pressure value(s) will stop “flashing,” and the in PSI, kPa, or BAR. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received.
  • Page 513 STARTING AND OPERATING 511 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 Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale fault is detected possibly related to the trigger compo- Light will no longer flash, the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM...
  • Page 514: General Information

    512 STARTING AND OPERATING value in the graphic display. After driving the vehicle for up the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 sec- the TPMS to receive this information.
  • Page 515: Fuel Requirements

    STARTING AND OPERATING 513 FUEL REQUIREMENTS Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- 6.4L Engine wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, The 6.4L engine is designed to meet all and durability for your vehicle.
  • Page 516: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends

    514 STARTING AND OPERATING Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol may be used in your vehicle.
  • Page 517: Mmt In Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 515 To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, E-85 perform the following: therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to •...
  • Page 518: Fuel System Cautions

    516 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentrations performance: of methanol.
  • Page 519: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    STARTING AND OPERATING 517 Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- WARNING! tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon conditions repaired promptly.
  • Page 520 518 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located under 2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel filler the headlamp switch). cap. Fuel Filler Door Release Switch Fuel Filler Cap I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 521 STARTING AND OPERATING 519 CAUTION! WARNING! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the system could result from using an improper fuel vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is cap (gas cap).
  • Page 522: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    520 STARTING AND OPERATING • Tighten the gas cap about one-quarter turn until you 5. Pull the release cable. hear one click. This is an indication that the cap is properly tightened. • If the gas cap is not tighten properly, the MIL will come on.
  • Page 523: Vehicle Loading

    STARTING AND OPERATING 521 will display in the EVIC telltale display area. Refer to included on this label and indicates the Month, Day and “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the derstanding Your Instrument Panel”...
  • Page 524 522 STARTING AND OPERATING Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in the Curb Weight system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full components sometimes specified by purchasers for in- capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo...
  • Page 525: Trailer Towing

    STARTING AND OPERATING 523 front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is TRAILER TOWING within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted In this section you will find safety tips and information from front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do specified weight limitations are met.
  • Page 526 524 STARTING AND OPERATING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear further information. axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly.
  • Page 527 STARTING AND OPERATING 525 than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load. You must in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions, it pro- consider this as part of the load on your vehicle. vides for a more level ride, offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing Frontal Area safety.
  • Page 528: Trailer Hitch Classification

    526 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions WARNING! (Continued) Class Max. Trailer Hitch • Weight Distributing Systems may not be compatible Industry Standards with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Vehicle dealer for additional information.
  • Page 529: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 527 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. GCWR Engine/ Max. GTW Max. Trailer Tongue (Gross Combined Frontal Area Transmission (Gross Trailer Wt.) Wt.
  • Page 530: Trailer And Tongue Weight

    528 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer.
  • Page 531: Towing Requirements

    STARTING AND OPERATING 529 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
  • Page 532 530 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
  • Page 533 STARTING AND OPERATING 531 • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is WARNING! (Continued) required when towing a trailer with electronically • Total weight must be distributed between the tow actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with vehicle and the trailer such that the following four a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic ratings are not exceeded: brake controller is not required.
  • Page 534: Towing Tips

    532 STARTING AND OPERATING – Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures WARNING! before trailer usage. • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s – Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake before towing a trailer.
  • Page 535 STARTING AND OPERATING 533 Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 min- and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy utes of continuous operation, then change the transmis- traffic.
  • Page 536: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    534 STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: Recreational towing is not allowed. City Driving CAUTION! When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans- Towing this vehicle with any of its wheels on the mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
  • Page 537: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...536 JUMP-STARTING ..... . .548 ▫...
  • Page 538: Hazard Warning Flashers

    536 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
  • Page 539: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 537 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the (H), pull over and stop the vehicle.
  • Page 540: Run Flat Tires

    538 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: The compact spare tire is to be used fro rear WARNING! (Continued) wheel(s) only. For a flat front tire, move the rear tire to the • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for front and use the compact spare on the rear.
  • Page 541: Jack Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 539 Jack Location Spare Tire Stowage The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located The spare tire is stowed under the load floor in the rear in rear cargo area, below the load floor. cargo area and is secured to the body with a special wing nut.
  • Page 542: Jacking Instructions

    540 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. Jacking Instructions 3. Set the parking brake. WARNING! 4. Place the shift lever into PARK. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to 5. Turn the ignition OFF. help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: 6.
  • Page 543 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 541 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a Jack Warning Label service center where it can be raised on a lift.”...
  • Page 544 542 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise vehicle by jacking on loca- tions other than those indicated in the Jacking In- structions for this vehicle. Jack and Tool Assembly Jacking Locations I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 545 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 543 4. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. Front Jacking Location Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 546 544 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding). Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
  • Page 547 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 545 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 7. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 8.
  • Page 548 546 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter- clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks. 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage.
  • Page 549: Road Tire Installation

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 547 WARNING! WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has hicle.
  • Page 550: Jump-Starting

    548 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a CAUTION! torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel. Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater JUMP-STARTING than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,...
  • Page 551 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 549 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 552: Jump-Starting Procedure

    550 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote posi- Jump-Starting Procedure tive (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove it. WARNING! 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park Failure to follow this procedure could result in per- the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex-...
  • Page 553 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 551 3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in negative (-) post of the booster battery. the reverse sequence: 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper 6.
  • Page 554: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    552 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic CAUTION! Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle Control”...
  • Page 555: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 553 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi- • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near...
  • Page 556: Shift Lever Override

    554 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE WARNING! If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be • Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle. moved out of the PARK position, you can use the Chains may break, causing serious injury or death.
  • Page 557: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 555 8. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. 9. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover and cupholder liner. TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE The manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. CAUTION! •...
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  • Page 559: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....567 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L ..559 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ....568 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) .
  • Page 560 558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Transfer Case ......586 ▫ Front Turn Signal .....604 ▫...
  • Page 561: Engine Compartment - 6.4L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 559 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
  • Page 562: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)

    560 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and drivability.
  • Page 563: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 561 “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II formation. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the SELECT button to turn off the message.
  • Page 564: Replacement Parts

    562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced •...
  • Page 565: Maintenance Procedures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 563 available which include detailed service information for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before The pages that follow contain the required maintenance attempting any procedure yourself. services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle.
  • Page 566: Engine Oil

    564 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids engine after it has sat overnight. that protect the performance and durability of your Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-...
  • Page 567 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 565 Change Engine Oil CAUTION! The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is Refer to “Maintenance Schedule”...
  • Page 568 566 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Synthetic Engine Oils CAUTION! You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 569: Engine Oil Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 567 station or governmental agency for advice on how and WARNING! where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine Engine Oil Filter backfire.
  • Page 570: Maintenance-Free Battery

    568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. • When temperatures are below the freezing point, You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do tenance required.
  • Page 571: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is at the start of each warm season.
  • Page 572 570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- tioning system.
  • Page 573 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 571 WARNING! Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is operating or personal injury may result. The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re- place the filter: 1.
  • Page 574: Body Lubrication

    572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter MOPAR Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy opera- pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter tion and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned should cover.
  • Page 575 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 573 Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield.
  • Page 576: Adding Washer Fluid

    574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press blade holder.
  • Page 577: Exhaust System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some Exhaust System washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system system.
  • Page 578 576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control and can eventually poison you.
  • Page 579 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage.
  • Page 580: Cooling System

    578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, WARNING! flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, •...
  • Page 581 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- reliable cooling system cleaner.
  • Page 582 580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE period, it is important that you use the same engine CAUTION! (Continued) coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of your vehicle. • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine Please review these recommendations for using Organic coolant (antifreeze) products.
  • Page 583 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- WARNING! tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated.
  • Page 584 582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based maintain the proper level, it should be added to the engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in coolant bottle.
  • Page 585: Brake System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze) operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY needs to be added, the contents of the coolant expansion the correct type thermostat.
  • Page 586 584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in WARNING! (Continued) “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible brake damage. You would not have your full WARNING! braking capacity in an emergency. •...
  • Page 587: Front/Rear Axle Fluid

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be been in a tightly closed container.
  • Page 588: Transfer Case

    586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to CAUTION! 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage then CAUTION! and cause them to leak. Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage Selection Of Lubricant them and cause them to leak.
  • Page 589: Automatic Transmission

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 Adding Fluid Automatic Transmission Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole, Selection Of Lubricant when the vehicle is in a level position. It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to Drain ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
  • Page 590 588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may CAUTION! adversely affect seals. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- CAUTION! turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- filter changes.
  • Page 591: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 transmission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmis- Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion sion damage. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
  • Page 592 590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- What Causes Corrosion? lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of and Tar Remover to remove. paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
  • Page 593 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Special Care de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive packaged and sealed. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
  • Page 594 592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean, or a CAUTION! mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes.
  • Page 595 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery Glass Surfaces and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth. All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth with MOPAR Glass Cleaner, or any commercial and MOPAR Total Clean.
  • Page 596: Fuses

    594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent, a mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry molded in clear plastic.
  • Page 597 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Power Liftgate Pink Module 30 Amp Trailer Tow Pink 25 Amp Driver Door Node Natural 25 Amp Passenger Door Natural Node Totally Integrated Power Module 40 Amp Antilock Brakes Cavity Car-...
  • Page 598 596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 40 Amp Power Seat 40 Amp Front Cabin Fan/ Green Green Blower 30 Amp E-Brake 40 Amp Starter Motor Pink Green Solenoid 30 Amp Headlamp Wash 20 Amp...
  • Page 599 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Front/Rear Washer 20 Amp Cigar Lighter Blue Control Yellow 25 Amp Sunroof Module 20 Amp Power Outlet #2 Natural Yellow (Switchable) 15 Amp Stop Lamps...
  • Page 600 598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Heating, Ventilation 20 Amp Power Seat & Air Conditioning Yellow Module(s)/ (Climate Control Adaptive Cruise System) Control/Audio Telematics/Daytime 30 Amp Radio/Amplifier Running Lights Green...
  • Page 601 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 15 Amp Instrument Cluster 10 Amp Driver Door Blue Switch Bank 20 Amp Automatic Shut- 10 Amp Ignition Switch/ Yellow down 3 Wireless Control Module/Keyless 10 Amp...
  • Page 602 600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Backup Lamps 15 Amp Left Rear Parklamps Yellow Blue 10 Amp Occupant Restraint 20 Amp Power Outlet Controller Yellow 10 Amp Powertrain 10 Amp Antilock Brakes/...
  • Page 603: Vehicle Storage

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than • When installing the totally integrated power mod- 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your ule cover, it is important to ensure the cover is battery.
  • Page 604: Replacement Bulbs

    602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS Bulb Number Headlamps (Low Beam) – High D1S (Serviced Interior Bulbs Intensity Discharge (HID) At Authorized Bulb Number Dealer) Glove Box Lamp Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) 3157K Grab Handle Lamp L002825W5W Front Fog Lamps PSX24W Overhead Console Reading Lamps VT4976...
  • Page 605: Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 BULB REPLACEMENT NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- charge (HID) headlamps , when the headlamps are High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) – turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This dimin- If Equipped ishes and becomes more white after approximately The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
  • Page 606: Front Turn Signal

    604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Turn Signal 2. Firmly grasp the bulb by the two latches and squeeze them together to unlock the bulb from the back of the 1. Open the hood. front fog lamp housing. 2. Turn the turn signal bulb one–quarter turn counter- 3.
  • Page 607: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 4. Align the index tabs of the front fog lamp bulb with the slots in the collar of the bulb opening on the back of the front fog lamp housing. 5. Insert the bulb into the housing until the index tabs are engaged in the slots of the collar.
  • Page 608: Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp

    606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate. 3. Once lower trim is loose, close the liftgate. 4.
  • Page 609: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Rear License Lamp The center high-mounted stop lamp is an LED assembly. 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the See your authorized dealer for replacement. snap tab to remove the license lamp lens.
  • Page 610: Fluid Capacities

    608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 25 Gallons 94 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 6.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System* 6.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/ 16 Quarts 15.5 Liters 150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
  • Page 611: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full syn- thetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SM or SM/CF.
  • Page 612: Chassis

    610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Front Axle We recommend you use 75W-85 Fuch 5010D Rear Axle We recommend you use 75W-85 Castrol SAF Carbon Mod.
  • Page 613: Maintenance Schedules

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ...614 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .612 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 614 612 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser- The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this vice is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle manual must be done at the times or mileages specified serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best (805 km).
  • Page 615 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 613 • Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a as required. scheduled oil change is performed by someone other •...
  • Page 616 614 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 617 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 615 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect ❏...
  • Page 618 616 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 ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. ❏...
  • Page 619 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 617 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance 36 Months Maintenance 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 620 618 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or Schedule 54 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. ❏...
  • Page 621 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 619 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or Schedule 66 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 622 620 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or Schedule 78 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. ❏...
  • Page 623 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 621 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter.
  • Page 624 622 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. ❏...
  • Page 625 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 623 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter.
  • Page 626 624 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or Schedule 126 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 627 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 625 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter.
  • Page 628 626 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or Schedule 150 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect ❏...
  • Page 629 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 627 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
  • Page 630 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 631: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....631 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ... . .633 ▫...
  • Page 632 630 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .637 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..637 ▫...
  • Page 633: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 631 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
  • Page 634: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center

    632 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
  • Page 635: In Mexico Contact

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 633 In Mexico contact: Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
  • Page 636: Warranty Information

    634 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service WARNING! contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain the manufacturer’s service contract.
  • Page 637: Mopar Parts

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 635 MOPAR PARTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety operating at its best.
  • Page 638: Publication Order Forms

    636 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix cepted.
  • Page 639: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 637 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
  • Page 640: Temperature Grades

    638 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- WARNING! sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not WARNING! include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or...
  • Page 641 INDEX I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 642 640 INDEX Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .225 Antenna, Satellite Radio.....386 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... .580 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .
  • Page 643 INDEX 641 Fluid Type ......587 Parking ......471 Special Additives .
  • Page 644 642 INDEX Cargo Light ......298 Compact Spare Tire ......499 Cargo Tie-Downs .
  • Page 645 INDEX 643 Points to Remember .....582 Door Opener, Garage..... . .269 Pressure Cap .
  • Page 646 644 INDEX Tow Hooks ......553 Overheating ......536 Emission Control System Maintenance .
  • Page 647 INDEX 645 Turn Signal ......116 Additives ......515 Flipper Glass, Liftgate .
  • Page 648 646 INDEX Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) ... . .269 Hazard Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ....517 Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Gasoline, Clean Air .
  • Page 649 INDEX 647 Ignition ....... . .14 Jack Operation ......540 Key .
  • Page 650 648 INDEX Life of Tires ......502 Fog ....... . .317 Liftgate .
  • Page 651 INDEX 649 Side Marker ......605 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)..315 SmartBeams .
  • Page 652 650 INDEX Monitor, Tire Pressure System ....505 Filter .......567 Mopar Parts .
  • Page 653 INDEX 651 Paint Care ......589 Windows ......41 Panic Alarm .
  • Page 654 652 INDEX Rear Window Features .....303 Restraints, Occupant ......50 Rear Wiper/Washer.
  • Page 655 INDEX 653 Extender ......69 Sentry Key Replacement .....18 Front Seat .
  • Page 656 654 INDEX Starting ....... . .28 Sun Visor Extension ..... . .129 Automatic Transmission .
  • Page 657 INDEX 655 Inflation Pressures ..... .495 24-Hour Towing Assistance ....152 Life of Tires .
  • Page 658 656 INDEX Transmission Variance, Compass ......352 Automatic ......453 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .
  • Page 659 INDEX 657 Window Fogging ......440 Windows ....... .41 Power .
  • Page 660 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 only frequency signals.
  • Page 661 Chrysler Group LLC 13WK742-126-AB Printed in U.S.A. 2nd Edition I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

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