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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or optional name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
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Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Vehicle Security Alarm ....18 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....25 Trunk Lock And Release ....40 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ..... 55 Safety Tips ......80 ▫...
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
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 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your access to an unlocked vehicle. Key Fob will become locked in the ignition. •...
Page 18: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE will cause the reminder chime to sound. Refer to “Start- CAUTION! ing Procedures” in “Starting And Operating” for further information. An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the Key Fob from vehicle, cycle the ignition SENTRY KEY OFF with Keyless Enter-N-Go, and lock all doors The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor-...
Page 19: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the Replacement Keys bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the electronics.
Page 20: Customer Key Programming
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • This device must accept any interference that may be Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a received, including interference that may cause unde- blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics.
Page 21: Rearming Of The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Rearming Of The System 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to vehicle: disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn the horn •...
Page 22: To Disarm The System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Disarm The System NOTE: The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of button on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the the following methods: Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 23: Illuminated Entry
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition remain armed when the battery is reconnected;...
Page 24: To Unlock The Doors
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into To Unlock The Doors the ignition switch disables the system from responding Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE to any button presses from that RKE transmitter. Driving transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system within five seconds, to unlock both doors.
Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • When not using the EVIC, perform the following activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UN- steps: LOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when...
Page 26: To Lock The Doors
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- To Lock The Doors ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the Key ter to lock both doors.
Page 27: To Open The Trunk
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • When not using the EVIC, perform the following Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated steps: will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 1.
Page 28: Programming Additional Transmitters
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 CR2032. second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 5 mph NOTE: Perchlorate Material –...
Page 29: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 3. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal halves of the case together. Make sure there is an even distance, check for these two conditions: “gap”...
Page 30: How To Use Remote Start
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Use Remote Start WARNING! All of the following conditions must be met before the • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or engine will remote start: confined area.
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 NOTE: To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The • If an engine fault is present the vehicle will start and Vehicle then shut down 10 seconds later. • Press and release the REMOTE START button one time •...
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Cancel Remote Start • For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter- Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the following N-Go feature, the ignition switch must be in the occur: ON/RUN position in order to drive the vehicle.
Page 33: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 DOOR LOCKS If the door lock knob is down when you shut the door, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the Key Fob is Manual Door Locks not inside the vehicle before closing the door. To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door trim panel downward.
Page 34: Power Door Locks
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil- dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden- 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed tally locking the Key Fob in the vehicle. Removing the returned to 0 mph (0 km/h) Key Fob or closing the door will allow the locks to 3.
Page 36: Keyless Enter-N-Go
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the Key Fob in the ignition switch. KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the 3. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a OFF and ON/RUN and then back to OFF four times feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re- sponse time. •...
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Passenger Side: If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and passenger door handle to unlock both doors automati-...
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, press the door handle LOCK button to lock both doors.
Page 40: Windows
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: WARNING! • The Key Off Power Delay feature will allow the power windows to operate for up to 60 minutes after the Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition is turned OFF.
Page 42: Wind Buffeting
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power window switches will remain active for up to TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF. The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by Opening either door will cancel this feature.
Page 43: Trunk Safety Warning
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, the TRUNK SAFETY WARNING Trunk Open symbol will display in the instrument cluster WARNING! indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed. Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, With the ignition switch in the OFF position or the key either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or...
Page 44: Trunk Emergency Release
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Trunk Emergency Release OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS As a security measure, a trunk internal emergency release Some of the most important safety features in your lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the vehicle are the restraint systems: event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the •...
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may infant and child restraint systems. For more information enhance occupant protection by managing occupant on LATCH, refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for energy during an impact event CHildren (LATCH).
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child WARNING! seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint. Infants in rear facing child restraints should never (Refer to “Child Restraints”) ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger...
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be WARNING! (Continued) modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment under If You Need Assistance .
Page 48: Lap/Shoulder Belts
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even normal conditions. However, in a collision, the belt will on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the and cause a collision that includes you.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 2. The seat belt latch plate is contacting the seat when the WARNING! (Continued) belt is routed through the seat web guide. When the belt • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make is routed outside of the seat web guide, the latch plate your injuries in a collision much worse.
Page 50 48 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 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug WARNING! (Continued) belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. collision.
Page 52 50 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 retractor The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.
Page 53: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure additional information, refer to “Installing Child Re- Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child shoulder belt. Restraints” section. The chart below defines the type of feature for each seating position.
Page 54: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 55: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! WARNING! • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func- tion is not working properly when checked ac-...
Page 56: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime. belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be Once the sequence starts, it will continue for the entire worn snugly and positioned properly.
Page 57: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized Seat Belt Extender dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deac- If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended your tivating BeltAlert .
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The NOTE: These air bags are certified to the new Federal passenger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the regulations for Advanced Air Bags. instrument panel, above the glove compartment.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 • Air Bag Warning Light protection for an occupant during a side impact. The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are located in • Steering Wheel and Column the outboard side of the front seats. •...
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • No objects should be placed over or near the air driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as bag on the instrument panel, because any such determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC),...
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, etc. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) SABIC air bags may offer side-impact protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side- impact head injuries.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- WARNING! (Continued) brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that • If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, require air bag occupant protection. do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to WARNING!
Page 64: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi- Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in proved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are Light in the instrument panel for approxi- not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should mately four to eight seconds for a self-check have deployed.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The WARNING! steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- the air bags inflate to their full size.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be curtain air bag.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response System NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the communication network remains intact, and the the air bag system.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the Maintaining Your Air Bag System skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye WARNING! irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) You will want to have the air bags ready to • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag inflate for your protection in a collision. The system.
Page 71: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
Page 72: Child Restraints
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is WARNING! required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Infants And Child Restraints held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- LATCH child restraint anchor system. Refer to “Lower facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for over the front of the seat when their back is against the as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height seatback should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 you make sure that you can install the child restraint in WARNING! the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it. • Improper installation can lead to failure of an •...
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) kits or retrofit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child the available attachments provided with your child re- restraint anchorage system called LATCH.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that are provided with the child restraint system. The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- NOTE: • Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a the strap.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For WARNING! additional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic Locking Mode”. Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or Driver Center Passenger...
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To attach a child restraint tether strap: 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. 1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint.
Page 81: Maintaining Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Transporting Pets However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. be detrimental and should be avoided. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly The engine oil, transmission fluid, and axle lubricant injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in installed at the factory is high-quality and energy-...
Page 82: Safety Tips
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS WARNING! (Continued) Transporting Passengers • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO using a seat belt properly. AREA. Exhaust Gas WARNING! WARNING! •...
Page 83: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open WARNING! (Continued) seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes • If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, open, make sure that all windows are closed and inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high...
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals The light should come on and remain on for four to eight or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways. seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first WARNING! turned ON.
Page 85: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or top of already installed floor mats. Additional mounting can cause interference with the brake floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks.
Page 87 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Mirrors ......89 Sun Visor .
Page 88 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Command — If Equipped ... 123 Lights ......141 ▫...
Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 ▫ Flash-To-Pass ..... . . 146 ▫ To Deactivate ..... . . 152 ▫...
Page 90 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using HomeLink ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . 166 ....161 ▫...
Page 91: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 92: Outside Mirrors
90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when CAUTION! the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate. To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Page 93: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.
Page 94: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE move. When you are finished adjusting the mirror, turn Heated Mirrors — If Equipped the control to the center position to prevent accidentally These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This moving a mirror.
Page 95: Slide-On-Rod" And Extender Features Of Sun Visor
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 desired position. To use the extender feature of the sun visor, grab the extender which is located at the rear of the visor and pull rearward. Illuminated Vanity Mirror “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor To use the “Slide-On-Rod”...
Page 96: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped
For Uconnect™ customer support, visit the following long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to websites: the vehicle’s Uconnect™ Phone. The Uconnect™ Phone • www.chrysler.com/uconnect allows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to the • www.dodge.com/uconnect...
Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be Voice Command Button used with the system at a time. The system is available in Actual button location may vary with the ra- English, Spanish, or French languages.
Page 98: Operation
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Operation example, you can use the compound form voice Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone the compound form command into two voice com- menu structure.
Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 • When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Device” Cancel Command At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and and follow the audible prompts. you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a •...
Page 100 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect™ Phone will confirm the phone number phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three and then dial. The number will appear in the display and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the of certain radios.
Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 • The Uconnect™ system will confirm the name and • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., then dial the corresponding phone number, which “Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will may appear in the display of certain radios. allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone- book entry, if desired.
Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Depending on the maximum number of entries down- Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, downloaded names can be used.
Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 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 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • 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 105: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • 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 •...
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say Three-Way Calling To initiate three-way calling, press the button while “Redial”. a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as •...
Page 108: Uconnect™ Phone Features
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and continue on the Uconnect™ Phone for a certain dura- voice commands will be in that language. tion, after which the call is automatically transferred NOTE: After every Uconnect™...
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say WARNING! “Emergency” and the Uconnect™ Phone will instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency num- To use your Uconnect™ Phone System in an emer- ber.
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mexico City in Mexico). Please refer to the 24-Hour Working With Automated Systems “Towing Assistance” coverage details on the DVD in This method is used in instances where one generally has the Warranty Information Booklet and the 24-Hour to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while Towing Assistance references.
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 is also to be used for navigating through an automated Barge In — Overriding Prompts customer service center menu structure, and to leave a The “Voice Command” button can be used when you number on a pager.
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone And Network Status Indicators NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the If available on the radio and/or on a premium display dial ring to the Uconnect™ Phone to play it on the vehicle such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by audio system, so you will not hear it.
Page 113: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Advanced Phone Connectivity List Paired Mobile Phone Names • Press the Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone button to begin. The Uconnect™ Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans- • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say ferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect™...
Page 114: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • You can also press the button at any time while the “Setup Select Phone” and follow the prompts. list is being played, and then choose the phone you wish to delete.
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 From outside the Uconnect™ Phone mode (e.g., from Reset radio mode): • press the button. • Press and hold the button for five seconds until • After the “Ready” prompt, and the following beep, say the session begins, or, “Setup”, then “Reset”.
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Make sure that no one other than you is speaking • Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is during a Voice Command period. not in motion is recommended. • Performance is maximized under: •...
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be Far End Audio Performance compromised with the convertible top down. • Audio quality is maximized under: Recent Calls • low-to-medium blower setting, If your phone supports “Automatic Phonebook Down- •...
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Uconnect™ Phone will play the new text message for List of Preset Messages: you. 1. Yes After reading a message, you can “Reply” or “Forward” 2. No the message using Uconnect™ Phone. 3.
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say 13. I’ll be late “Setup, SMS Incoming Message Announcement,” you 14. Are you there yet? will then be given a choice to change it. 15.
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Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
Page 125: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 General Information NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- following conditions: mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a...
Page 126: Commands
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few When using this system, you should speak clearly and at seconds, the system will present you with a list of a normal speaking volume. options.
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • “Memo” (to switch to the memo recorder) Changing the Volume • “Setup” (to switch to system setup) 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. Radio AM 2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). To switch to the AM band, say “AM”...
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Next Station” (to select the next station) • “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels) • “Previous Station” (to select the previous station) • “Select Name” (to say the name of a channel) •...
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Memo − “Previous” (to play the previous memo) To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. In − “Delete” (to delete a memo) this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Delete All” (to delete all memos) •...
Page 130: Voice Training
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Language Spanish” 2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by Uconnect™ Voice. For best results, the “Voice Training” • “Tutorial” session should be completed when the vehicle is parked, • “Voice Training” engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan switched off.
Page 131: Power Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. •...
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar sup- The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull port. Pushing upward or downward on the switch will upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat raise and lower the position of the support.
Page 133: Heated Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 WARNING! CAUTION! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Do not place any article under a power seat or Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to control which could cause a collision and serious the seat controls.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. WARNING! Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF.
Page 135: Manual Forward Or Rearward Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Manual Forward Or Rearward Adjustment Manual Front Seatback Recline The adjusting bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear- outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired ward.
Page 136: Passenger Seat Easy Entry
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death. Passenger Seat Easy Entry On the passenger seat, pull forward on the lever located on the side of the seatback in order to dump the seatback...
Page 137: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Head Restraints Active Head Restraints — Front Seats The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury Active Head Restraints (AHR). In the event of a rear by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact the AHRs will automatically extend forward impact.
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head NOTE: The head restraints should only be removed by restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- downward on the head restraint.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head NOTE: The outboard head restraints are not adjustable. restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push Before Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 140: Folding Rear Seat
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area. Pull on the loops located on the upper part of the rear seatback to fold down either or both seatbacks.
Page 141: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD WARNING! Two latches must be released to open the hood. • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into 1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side position.
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety CAUTION! catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.
Page 143: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 LIGHTS Headlights And Parking Lights The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights and fog lights.
Page 144: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlights — If Equipped addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are This system automatically turns the headlights on or off turned off if they were turned on by this feature. according to ambient light levels.
Page 145: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) function. If equipped, the turn off in the normal manner. DRL will flash when a turn signal is in operation, and return to DRL mode when the turn signal is no longer NOTE: The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds flashing.
Page 146: Fog Lights - If Equipped
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lights — If Equipped The front fog light switch is built into the head- light switch. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and press the headlight switch.
Page 147: Multifunction Lever
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows signals, headlight beam selection, and passing lights. The on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show multifunction lever is located on the left side of the proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 148: High/Low Beam Switch
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE High/Low Beam Switch These lights also turn on when a door is opened, or when Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the headlights to high beam.
Page 149: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Interior Lights Dome Light Position The interior lights come on when a door is opened. Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is placed in...
Page 150: Windshield Wipers And Washers
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the first The multifunction lever operates the windshield detent past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper wipers and washer when the ignition is placed in operation, or to the second detent past the intermittent the ON/RUN or ACC position.
Page 151: Mist Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper cycles. The delay intervals will double in duration when control is in the delay range, the wipers will operate for the vehicle speed is 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
Page 152: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights On With Wipers (Available With handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of Automatic Headlights Only) the steering column. When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the A (AUTO) position.
Page 153: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the steering column in position, push the lever upward until right side of the steering wheel. fully engaged.
Page 154: To Activate
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control To Set A Desired Speed System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button vehicle set speed.
Page 155: To Resume Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 To Resume Speed decrease until the button is released. Release the button To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed button and release.
Page 156: Overhead Console
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed Control. WARNING! Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve- hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control and have an accident.
Page 157: Sunglasses Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 These lights also turn on when a door is opened, when The HomeLink buttons that are located in the overhead the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) console designate the three different HomeLink chan- transmitter is pressed, or when the dimmer control is nels.
Page 158: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Before You Begin Programming HomeLink NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink button you want to program and the hand-held transmit- ter button. 4. Continue to hold buttons until the EVIC display changes from “CHANNEL # TRAINING” to “CHAN- NEL # TRAINED”, then release both buttons.
Page 160: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On some garage door openers/devices there may be a Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button light that blinks when the garage door opener/device is To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, in the LEARN/TRAIN mode. follow these steps: NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next 1.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button. 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to The EVIC will display “CHANNEL # TRANSMIT”. If the program.
Page 162: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Canadian/Gate Operator Programming 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink For programming transmitters in Canada/United States button while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand- that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after held transmitter every two seconds.
Page 163: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button Security To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn follow these steps: in your vehicle. 1.
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Did you unplug the device for programming and WARNING! remember to plug it back in? • Your motorized door or gate will open and close If you have any problems, or require assistance, please while you are programming the universal trans- call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at ceiver.
Page 165: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 General Information POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The power sunroof switch is located between the sun Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following visors on the overhead console.
Page 166: Opening Sunroof - Express Mode
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sun- • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the any object, to project through the sunroof opening.
Page 167: Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 will close fully and stop automatically. This is called Pinch Protect Override “Express Close”. During “Express Close” operation, any If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. the sunroof, press the switch forward and hold for two seconds after the reversal occurs.
Page 168: Wind Buffeting
166 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 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. •...
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center console power outlet is powered directly from Items plugged into this power outlet may discharge the the battery (power available at all times). battery and/or prevent the engine from starting. Center Console Power Outlet Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 —...
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 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 power from the vehicle’s battery even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 172: Cupholders
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
Page 173: Rear Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Rear Cupholders The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintaining a resting place for the rear occupant’s el- bows.
Page 174: Console Features
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONSOLE FEATURES Console Storage The center console has a storage compartment located Sliding Center Console Armrest underneath the armrest, and also contains a 12 Volt The center console armrest slides forward with three power outlet, a molded-in coin holder (designed to hold detents to provide flexibility for comfort, cupholder use various size coins).
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 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. Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac- tion, resulting in death or injury.
Page 176: Rear Window Features
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to The rear window defroster button is located on the the heating elements: climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to •...
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go Display — Instrument Panel Features ....178 If Equipped ......198 Instrument Cluster .
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..216 Media Center 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/ RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If ▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD Equipped ......207 And MP3 Audio Play .
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 ▫ Play Mode ......234 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance ....242 ▫...
Page 180: Instrument Panel Features
178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlets 6 — ESC OFF Switch 11 — Ignition Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Sport Button 12 — Trunk Release Button 3 — Glove Compartment 8 — Hazard Warning Switch 13 —...
Page 181: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 182: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 4. Electronic Speed Control Indicator Light This light will turn on when the electronic 1. Fuel Gauge speed control is on. The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is placed in the ON/RUN position.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 it means that the charging system is experiencing a If the light is flashing when the engine is running, problem. See your local authorized dealer to obtain immediate service is required. In this case, you may service immediately.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Turn Signal Indicators CAUTION! The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated. Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads NOTE: “H,”...
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 11. Engine Temperature Warning Light cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles This light will turn on and a single chime will (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see sound to warn of an overheated engine condition. your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the When this light turns on, the engine temperature problem diagnosed and corrected.
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator 15. High Beam Indicator Light — If Equipped This indicator will turn on when the high beam This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- headlights are on. Push the multifunction lever trol (ESC) is off.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 17. Shift Lever Indicator — Automatic Transmission the repair technician should leave the odometer reading Only the same as it was before the repair or service. If s/he The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the cannot do so, then the odometer must be set at zero, and instrument cluster.
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi- anti-lock brake system reservoir.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by 22. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the Each tire, including the spare (if provided), ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap- should be checked monthly when cold and proximately two seconds.
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect approximately one minute and then remain continuously the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to...
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, CAUTION! then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service is required. However, the con- The TPMS has been optimized for the original ventional brake system will continue to operate normally equipment tires and wheels.
Page 192: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the ignition is in the ON/RUN position before engine WARNING! start. If the MIL does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition checked A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced promptly.
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays • Tire Pressure Monitor System • Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) • Compass Display • Outside Temperature Display • Trip Computer Functions • Uconnect™ phone (If Equipped) • Uconnect™ gps Screens (If Equipped) •...
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by MENU Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the MENU button to access wheel: the main menu, or to return to the main menu from the sub-menus.
Page 195: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 • Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single SELECT Button Press and release the SELECT button for access chime) to main menus, sub-menus or to select a per- • Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not in PARK sonal setting in the setup menu.
Page 196: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Did Not Train • Press Brake & Push Button to Start • Low Tire Pressure (with a single chime) • Push Button or Insert Key/Turn To Run (refer to “Remote Starting System” in “Things To Know Before •...
Page 197: Trip Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go. To turn off the 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do message temporarily, press and release the MENU but- not start the engine.) ton.
Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trip B will appear whenever the Multi-Displacement System (MDS) (if equipped) allows the engine to operate on four • Elapsed Time cylinders, or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner. • Display Units of Measure in Press the UP or DOWN buttons to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions.
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the SELECT button. NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.
Page 200: Sport Mode
198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trip B a second time within three seconds of resetting the Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last currently-displayed function. (>Reset ALL will display reset. during this three-second window.) • Elapsed Time Sport Mode Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset This light will illuminate when the sport mode...
Page 201: Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (Dss) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Starting And Operat- ing” for more information. NOTE: Under certain conditions, the display may be superseded by another display of higher priority. But when the ignition switch position is changed, the display always re-appears.
Page 202: Compass Display
200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Display degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic The compass readings indicate the direction objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the EVIC the vehicle is facing. Press and release the turns off.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 5. Slowly complete one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message turns off. The compass will now function normally. Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North.
Page 204: System Warnings (Customer Information Features)
202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tire Pressure 3. Press the UP or DOWN button until “COMPASS VARIANCE” message and the last variance zone number Shows the actual tire pressure for each tire (EXCLUDING displays in the EVIC. THE SPARE TIRE). 4.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 SELECT button while in this display to select English, the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE Espanol, or Francais. Then, as you continue, the informa- transmitter UNLOCK button. To make your selection, tion will display in the selected language.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Remote Start Comfort Sys. Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock When this feature is selected and the remote start is When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will activated, the heated steering wheel and driver heated flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the seat features will automatically turn on in cold weather.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate brightness, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are Features Of Your Vehicle.”...
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Turn-by-Turn Navigation — If Equipped been deactivated. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in When ON is selected, the Turn-by-Turn directions will “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”. appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig- Enable/Disable the Rear Park Assist System nated turn within a programmed route.
Page 209: Media Center 730N/430/430N
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 measure. To make your selection, press and release the MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) SELECT button until “ENGLISH” or “METRIC” appears. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/ RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV —...
Page 210: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC another selection.
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to save time change. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones.
Page 212: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AM/FM Button and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice. SET/RND Button —...
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), CAUTION! recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
Page 214: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on AM/FM Button convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. SEEK Button SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 Supported Media (Disc Types) 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. 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this display.) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification quency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 160, 128, 144, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 217: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode by the following: The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an •...
Page 218: Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales Code Res+Rsc)
216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode (SALES CODE RES+RSC) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right position to operate the radio.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped will remain tuned to the new station until you make Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature another selection.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ INFO Button SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call will begin to blink. letters displayed).
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the MUSIC TYPE Button mid-range tones.
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character Program Type Program Type Display Display Classic Rock Cls Rock Soft Soft College College Soft Rock Soft Rck Country Country Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B Foreign Language Language Sports Sports Information Inform Talk...
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 SETUP Button window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between station and press and release that button. If a button is the following items: not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/ RND button, the station will continue to play but will not •...
Page 224: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons 1 - 6 Inserting Compact Disc(s) These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM label facing up.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 SEEK Button CAUTION! (Continued) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning away and jam the player mechanism.
Page 226: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- following table are supported.
Page 228: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended supported. to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Playback of MP3 Files before writing to the disc.
Page 229: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the time priority mode. AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down. Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and the radio will display song titles for each file.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL System Activation To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you ESN/SID Access may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- service that is included with the factory-installed satellite tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll radio system in your vehicle.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly (Satellite) Mode on or above the antenna. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or Reception Quality ACC position to operate the radio.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- seconds will allow the program format type to be se- tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- lected.
Page 233: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 • Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/ pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2 SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the twice.
Page 234: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Connecting an iPod or consumer electronic audio RBZ/RHB, RHR, RHP, RHW or RB2 User’s Manual. iPod /USB/MP3 control is available only if equipped as device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate, an option with these radios.
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 without damaging it while closing the lid. If a cut out is not available in the center console base, route the cable away from the lid latch and in a place that will allow the lid to close without damaging the cable.
Page 236: Using This Feature
234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using This Feature control mode, audio tracks (if available from audio By using iPod cable or external USB device to connect to device) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system. USB port: Play Mode • The audio device can be played on the vehicle’s sound When switched to iPod /USB/MP3 control mode, the system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album, iPod or external USB device automatically starts Play...
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 • Jump backward in the current track by pressing and to the next screen of data for that track. Once all holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW screens have been viewed, the last INFO button press button long enough will jump to the beginning of will go back to the play mode screen on the radio.
Page 238: List Or Browse Mode
236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL device, or press the VR button and say Shuffle ON or fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast Shuffle Off . If the RND icon is showing on the radio scroll, a slight delay in updating the information on display, then the shuffle mode is ON.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current CAUTION! list on the top line and the first item in that list on • Leaving the iPod or external USB device (or any the second line. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in •...
Page 240: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) 2. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the Setup , then Select Audio Devices . Uconnect™ phone system. 3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons Uconnect™...
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 HARMAN KARDON Logic7 HIGH system has higher SPL and a dramatic increase in dy- PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND namic sound quality. The speakers are tuned for maxi- SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE mum efficiency and perfectly matched to the amplifier SURROUND (DSS) —...
Page 242: Equipped
240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When in “Surround Sound” mode, balance is set auto- matically. Fader control is available in surround mode but should be set to the center position for optimal surround performance. STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel.
Page 243: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 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 244: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective precautions: coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 245: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 CLIMATE CONTROLS Automatic Operation Operation of the system is quite simple. Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) The Automatic Temperature Control system automati- 1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at Blower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO.
Page 246: Blower Control
244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the Blower Control system completely and closes the outside air intake. For full automatic operation or for automatic blower operation, turn the The recommended setting for maximum comfort for the knob to the AUTO position.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245...
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. only. When the air conditioning is •...
Page 250: Operating Tips
248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Summer Operation can temporarily put the system into Recirculation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles Mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect the system is blowing air out the defrost vents.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they windshield and provide sufficient heating.
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 253: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....256 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ..264 ▫...
Page 254 252 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) — If AutoStick ......278 Equipped ......289 ▫...
Page 255 STARTING AND OPERATING 253 ▫ Tire Spinning ..... . . 316 Tire Safety Information ....300 ▫...
Page 256 254 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ 5.7L Engine (With Manual Transmission) ..333 ▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ..340 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ....333 ▫...
Page 257 STARTING AND OPERATING 255 Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)....... . 354 ▫...
Page 258: Starting Procedures
256 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
Page 259: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 257 ignition switch to the START position and release when Automatic Transmission – If Equipped the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK 15 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, position before you can start the engine.
Page 260: Keyless Enter-N-Go - If Equipped
258 STARTING AND OPERATING Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start) Keyless Enter-N-Go – If Equipped This feature allows the driver to oper- NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm ate the ignition switch with the push engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the of a button, as long as the ENGINE accelerator pedal.
Page 261: Normal Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 259 Removing The Button To start the engine, the transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL. Press and hold the brake pedal while press- 1. The ENGINE START/STOP button can be removed ing the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The system from the ignition switch for key fob use.
Page 262 260 STARTING AND OPERATING to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” proce- display a “VEHICLE NOT IN PARK” message and the dure. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior engine will remain running. Never leave a vehicle out of to the engine starting, release the button.
Page 263 STARTING AND OPERATING 261 NOTE: Keyless Enter-N-Go Functions – With Driver’s Foot • If the ignition switch is left in the ACC position, the OFF The Brake Pedal/Clutch Pedal (In PARK Or system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of NEUTRAL Position) inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF The Keyless Enter-N-Go feature operates similar to an...
Page 264: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or 29°C)
262 STARTING AND OPERATING • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time WARNING! (Continued) to return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get displays “IGNITION MODE OFF”). it started.
Page 265 STARTING AND OPERATING 263 Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE the way to the floor and hold it, then press and hold the START/STOP Button) – Automatic Transmission ENGINE START/STOP button for no more than 15 sec- Only onds. Release the accelerator pedal and the clutch pedal, If the engine fails to start after you have followed the wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”...
Page 266: After Starting
264 STARTING AND OPERATING The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one CAUTION! hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec- WARNING! onds before trying again. Remember to disconnect the engine block heater After Starting cord before driving.
Page 267 STARTING AND OPERATING 265 NOTE: During cold weather, you may experience in- CAUTION! creased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid • Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch warms up. This is normal. pedal, or try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this will cause abnormal wear on the clutch.
Page 268 266 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward third and Fully press the clutch pedal and lift your foot off the fourth gear. Make sure you move the shift lever into accelerator pedal before shifting gears. As you release the second or fifth gear.
Page 269 STARTING AND OPERATING 267 Recommended Shift Speeds NOTE: • Your vehicle is equipped with a transmission reverse To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for fuel economy, it should be upshifted as listed in recom- inhibitor system. When vehicle speed is greater than mended shift speed chart.
Page 270 268 STARTING AND OPERATING Also, this may be more noticeable when the transmis- When the “1–4 Skip Shift Indicator Message” is dis- sion is warm. This is a normal condition and is not an played, the shift mechanism will only allow shifts from indication of a problem with your clutch or first gear to fourth gear.
Page 271: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 269 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the • If you skip more than one gear while downshift- vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine ing or downshift at too high an engine speed, you is at idle speed.
Page 272: Key Ignition Park Interlock
270 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, idle speed.
Page 273: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
STARTING AND OPERATING 271 Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System The electronically-controlled transmission provides a This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are Interlock (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PARK self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new position unless the brakes are applied.
Page 274: Gear Ranges
272 STARTING AND OPERATING The transmission shift lever has only PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift positions. Manual down- shifts can be made using the “AutoStick ” shift control (refer to “AutoStick ” in this section). Moving the shift lever to the left or right (-/+) while in the DRIVE position will manually select the transmission gear, and will display that gear in the instrument cluster as 4, 3, 2, 1.
Page 275 STARTING AND OPERATING 273 PARK WARNING! This range supplements the parking brake by locking the • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion. the parking brake.
Page 276 274 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, idle speed.
Page 277 STARTING AND OPERATING 275 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a position to the ON/RUN position, and also press number of reasons.
Page 278 276 STARTING AND OPERATING REVERSE CAUTION! This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other stop. reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can result in severe transmission damage.
Page 279 STARTING AND OPERATING 277 When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as is selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will con- when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi- tinue to operate. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or be driven to an authorized dealer for service without while towing heavy trailers), use the “AutoStick ”...
Page 280: Autostick
278 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- AUTOSTICK mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has that offers manual gear shifting to provide you with more diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could control of the vehicle.
Page 281 STARTING AND OPERATING 279 the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is when maximum engine speed is reached. The trans- manually selected by the driver (using the shift lever, or mission will upshift only when commanded by the the shift paddles [if equipped]), unless an engine lugging driver.
Page 282: Sport Mode - If Equipped
280 STARTING AND OPERATING • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED AutoStick is engaged. This vehicle is equipped with an electronic controlled dampening system. This system reduces body roll and To disengage AutoStick mode, hold the shift lever to the pitch in many driving situations including cornering, right or press and hold the (+) shift paddle (if equipped) acceleration and braking.
Page 283: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
STARTING AND OPERATING 281 AUTO mode will be a more soft touring ride, where as SPORT will be a firmer, sportier suspension for better handling. SPORT mode also affects transmission shifting in either Auto or Manual mode. Refer to “AutoStick ” in “Starting And Operating”...
Page 284: Traction
282 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. WARNING! 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. visible. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear 4.
Page 285: Flowing/Rising Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 283 Flowing/Rising Water CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water WARNING! before driving through it. Never drive through Do not drive on, or cross, a road or a path where standing water that is deeper than the bottom of water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
Page 286 284 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 287: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 285 POWER STEERING If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM” Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power message and a flashing icon are displayed on steering system that will give you good vehicle response the EVIC screen, it indicates that the vehicle and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces.
Page 288: Parking Brake
286 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: NOTE: • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will these conditions there will be a substantial increase in flash.
Page 289: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 287 Manual Transmission – If Equipped Automatic Transmission – If Equipped The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower lower left corner of the instrument panel. To release the left corner of the instrument panel.
Page 290 288 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless the parking brake. Always apply the parking Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
Page 291: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 289 OFF) the brakes will still function. The effort required to CAUTION! brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with the power system operating. If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the parking brake released, a brake system malfunction Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) —...
Page 292 290 STARTING AND OPERATING is working properly. This self check occurs each time the WARNING! vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h). • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains so- ABS is activated during braking under certain road or phisticated electronic equipment that may be sus- stopping conditions.
Page 293 STARTING AND OPERATING 291 Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) The “Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent Light” monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System. The the natural laws of physics from acting on the light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering the ON position and may stay on for as long as four...
Page 294: Electronic Brake Control System
292 STARTING AND OPERATING If both the “Brake Warning Light” and the “ABS Warning Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) – If Equipped Light” remain on, the ABS and EBD systems are not This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control functioning.
Page 295: Traction Control System (Tcs) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 A feature of the TCS system functions similar to a WARNING! limited-slip differential (LSD) and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the brake of the spinning wheel.
Page 296: Hill Start Assist (Hsa) - Manual Transmission Only
294 STARTING AND OPERATING must apply continuous brake pedal pressure during the Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Manual Transmission stopping sequence. Do not reduce brake pedal pressure Only unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when is released, the BAS is deactivated.
Page 297 STARTING AND OPERATING 295 • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- following steps: ing uphill is in REVERSE gear). NOTE: You must complete Steps 1 through 8 within 90 seconds.
Page 298: Electronic Stability Control (Esc) - If Equipped
296 STARTING AND OPERATING 8. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and then an The ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the path additional half-turn to the right. that the driver intends to steer the vehicle and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle.
Page 299 STARTING AND OPERATING 297 ESC Operating Modes WARNING! The ESC system has two available operating modes: The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- ESC On vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the This is the normal operating mode for the ESC. When- vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by ever the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in this prevailing road conditions.
Page 300 298 STARTING AND OPERATING switch and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator WARNING! Light” will illuminate. To turn the ESC ON again, mo- mentarily press the “ESC Off” switch and the “ESC When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESC, Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 301: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 299 ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- ESC OFF Indicator Light celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and Light”...
Page 302: Synchronizing Esc
300 STARTING AND OPERATING Synchronizing ESC TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION If the power supply is interrupted (battery Tire Markings disconnected discharged), “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” may illuminate with the engine running. If this should occur, turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right.
Page 303 STARTING AND OPERATING 301 • Temporary spare tires are spares designed for tempo- NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. rary emergency use only. Temporary high pressure design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” compact spare tires have the letter “T”...
Page 304 302 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart TIRE SIZING TERMS 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 compact spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 305 STARTING AND OPERATING 303 TIRE SIZING TERMS 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 306 304 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 307: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 305 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 308: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
306 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire and Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door.
Page 309 STARTING AND OPERATING 307 Loading combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You the weight referenced here.
Page 310 308 STARTING AND OPERATING available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs [295 kg]). late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations 5.
Page 311 STARTING AND OPERATING 309...
Page 312: Tires - General Information
310 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 313: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to door.
Page 314 312 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 315: Radial Ply Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- Radial Ply Tires tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire WARNING! dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading 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 316: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
314 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. pattern. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the...
Page 317: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the WARNING! original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than Limited-Use Spare –...
Page 318: Tire Spinning
316 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the age or failure.
Page 319: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven WARNING! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread.
Page 320: Replacement Tires
318 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Tires WARNING! The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- that specified for your vehicle.
Page 321: Tire Chains
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 using model 0143 (tirechaindealer.com) and on P235/ WARNING! (Continued) 55R19 using model Z-575 (scc-chain.com). • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having NOTE: Do not use tire chains on a compact spare tire. adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 322: Snow Tires
320 STARTING AND OPERATING pavement. Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instruc- CAUTION! (Continued) tions on method of installation, operating speed, and • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h). conditions for usage. • Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large Always use the lower suggested operating speed if both bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
Page 323: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. (120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Road recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold...
Page 324: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
322 STARTING AND OPERATING The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about shown in the following diagram. 1 psi (6.9 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease.
Page 325 STARTING AND OPERATING 323 The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn ON the “TPM pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn Telltale Light.” Driving the vehicle may cause the tire off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended pressure to rise to approximately 27 psi (186 kPa), but the cold placard pressure.
Page 326 324 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size •...
Page 327: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in The “TPM Telltale Light” will illuminate in the the tire. instrument cluster, a “LOW TIRE” message will be displayed and a chime will sound when tire pres- Base System sure is low in one or more of the four active road tires.
Page 328 326 STARTING AND OPERATING system fault still exists. The “TPM Telltale Light” will Vehicles With Compact Spare turn off when the fault condition no longer exists. A 1. The compact spare tire does not have a TPM sensor. system fault can occur due to any of the following: Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the 1.
Page 329: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly the TPMS will update automatically and the “TPM and to maintain the proper pressure.
Page 330 328 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The “TPM Telltale Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires. In addition, the EVIC will display a “LOW TIRE”...
Page 331 STARTING AND OPERATING 329 will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. Service TPMS Warning If a system fault is detected, the “TPM Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
Page 332 330 STARTING AND OPERATING If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault message for a minimum of five seconds when a system no longer exists, the “TPM Telltale Light”...
Page 333: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 Telltale Light” will remain ON and a chime will sound. In “TPM Telltale Light” will turn OFF and the graphic in the addition, the graphic in the EVIC will still display a EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes flashing pressure value.
Page 334: Fuel Requirements
332 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPM sensors are regulated under one of the follow- Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to ing licenses: your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is United States .
Page 335: L Engine (With Manual Transmission)
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 5.7L Engine (With Manual Transmission) Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends The 5.7L engine (with manual transmis- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- sion) is designed to meet all emissions genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- regulations and provide excellent fuel ates are required in some areas of the country during the economy and performance when using...
Page 336: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
334 STARTING AND OPERATING • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- engine controller memory ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
Page 337: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 335 can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the Fuel System Cautions United States. MMT is prohibited in Federal and Califor- CAUTION! nia reformulated gasoline. Materials Added To Fuel Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s All gasoline sold in the United States is required to performance: contain effective detergent additives.
Page 338: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
336 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being WARNING! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Most of these products contain high concentra- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon tions of methanol.
Page 339: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- mal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. •...
Page 340 338 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emissions control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). • A poorly fitting gas cap could let impurities into the fuel system. •...
Page 341: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel WARNING! tank is full. • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel tank is being filled.
Page 342: Vehicle Loading
340 STARTING AND OPERATING • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) the “Vehicle Certification Label.” This information • Type of Vehicle should be used for passenger and luggage loading as indicated.
Page 343: Overloading
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle WARNING! separately. It is important that you distribute the load evenly over the front and rear axles. Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and or rear GAWR.
Page 344: Trailer Towing
342 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” affixed Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) to the rear of the driver’s door for your vehicle’s GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. and GAWRs. This includes driver, passengers, cargo, and tongue weight.
Page 345 STARTING AND OPERATING 343 NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) Tongue Weight (TW) allowance for the presence of a driver. The TW is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases, it should not be less than 10% Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) or more than 15% of the trailer load.
Page 346 344 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Carrying Hitch equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue Weights (TW) and may be required depending on vehicle weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or and trailer configuration / loading to comply with Gross some other connecting point of the vehicle.
Page 347: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 345 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Standards tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Page 348: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
346 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Tongue Wt. (Gross Trailer Wt.) 3.6L Automatic 12 sq ft (1.11 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 5.7L Automatic...
Page 349: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 Consider the following items when computing the Towing Requirements weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- train components the following guidelines are recom- • The tongue weight of the trailer. mended: •...
Page 350 348 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 frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 351 STARTING AND OPERATING 349 − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage WARNING! (Continued) before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General 2. GTW Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the 3. GAWR proper inspection procedure. 4.
Page 352 350 STARTING AND OPERATING actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with WARNING! a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s brake controller is not required. hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake −...
Page 353 STARTING AND OPERATING 351 The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven- pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer har- ness and connector. NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Page 354: Towing Tips
352 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, use the AutoStick mode to select a lower gear range.
Page 355 STARTING AND OPERATING 353 specified for “police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer tow- − Extended driving at high RPM should be avoided to ing.” Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper prevent excess heat generation. A reduction in vehicle maintenance intervals. speed may be required to avoid extended driving at high RPM.
Page 356 354 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Flat Tow None NOT ALLOWED • Transmission in NEUTRAL • 65 mph (105 km/h) maximum speed Front Not Recommended NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Rear Not Recommended...
Page 357 STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Manual transmission vehicles may also be towed using a CAUTION! vehicle trailer (with all four wheels off the ground). Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- Use of a towing dolly is not recommended, as vehicle ments can cause severe transmission damage.
Page 359: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Preparations For Jacking ....373 Hazard Warning Flashers ....359 ▫...
Page 360 358 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Manual Transmission ....389 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ....387 ▫...
Page 361: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 359 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the may wear down your battery. switch bank near the bottom center of the instrument IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS panel.
Page 362: Tirefit Kit - If Equipped
360 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES to high. This allows the heater core to act as a WARNING! supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system. You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 363: Tirefit Storage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 361 TIREFIT Storage TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation The TIREFIT kit is located in the trunk. 1. Sealant Bottle TIREFIT Location 2. Deflation Button 3. Pressure Gauge 4. Power Button...
Page 364 362 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Mode Select Knob Selecting Sealant Mode Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to this 6. Sealant Hose (Clear) position to inject the TIREFIT Sealant 7. Air Pump Hose (Black) and to inflate the tire. Use the Sealant Hose (clear hose) (6) when selecting 8.
Page 365: Tirefit Usage Precautions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 363 • For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem TIREFIT Usage Precautions on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the • Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant TIREFIT kit. Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the •...
Page 366 364 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) − If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the wheel. vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the •...
Page 367: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 365 Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT WARNING! (Continued) (A) Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT: • Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair, eyes, or clothing. TIRE- 1.
Page 368 366 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT: (C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire: 1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Sealant Mode • Always start the engine before turning ON the TIRE- position.
Page 369 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 367 Sealant Hose (6) to the valve stem. Check that the Mode If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the Select Knob (5) is in the Sealant Mode position and not Sealant Hose (6): Air Mode.
Page 370 368 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) hose, and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle storage pressure within 15 minutes: location. Quickly proceed to (D) “Drive Vehicle”. •...
Page 371 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 369 3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and WARNING! screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve stem. TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using 4.
Page 372 370 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem, 2. Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 recessed area under the sealant bottle. Volt outlet.
Page 373: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 371 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for WARNING! changing tires only. The jack should not be used to • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the lift the vehicle for service purposes.
Page 374 372 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap. 3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire. Opening The Access Panel Spare Tire Fastener 4. Remove the spare tire.
Page 375: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 373 5. Remove the fastener securing the jack. WARNING! • A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided.
Page 376: Jacking And Changing A Tire
374 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle WARNING! when the vehicle is being jacked. Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the Jacking And Changing A Tire vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack WARNING! or changing the wheel.
Page 377 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 375 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on jack. locations other than those indicated in the Jacking •...
Page 378 376 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the lug nuts, use the lug wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle. 3. Before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench to loosen, but not remove, the lug nuts on the wheel with the flat tire.
Page 379 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 377 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. 6. Remove the lug nuts and tire. 7.
Page 380 378 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: CAUTION! • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the •...
Page 381: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 379 9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack WARNING! handle counterclockwise. • A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased vehicle.
Page 382: Jump-Starting Procedures
380 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a WARNING! torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES has been lowered.
Page 383: Preparations For Jump-Start
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 381 CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur. WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
Page 384: Jump-Starting Procedure
382 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park WARNING! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. ever the hood is raised.
Page 385 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 383 CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
Page 386: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
384 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion.
Page 387: Shift Lever Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 385 NOTE: Turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) WARNING! before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Stability Program,” or “Traction Control” in “Starting And Oper- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ating” for further information. ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires.
Page 388 386 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (engine Off). 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 5. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center con- sole.
Page 389: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 387 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. Wheels OFF The AUTOMATIC Towing Condition MANUAL TRANSMISSION Ground TRANSMISSION If transmission is operable: If transmission is operable: •...
Page 390: Automatic Transmission
388 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see “Shift Lever If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- Override” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for instruc- sion is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the four wheels on the ground) under the following condi- PARK position for towing.
Page 391: Manual Transmission
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 389 Manual Transmission CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. Failure to follow these towing methods can cause severe transmission damage. Such damage is not If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 393: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil ......400 Engine Compartment — 3.6L ... . . 394 ▫...
Page 394 392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cooling System ..... 412 Bulb Replacement ..... 437 ▫...
Page 395 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ..444 ▫ Engine ......444 ▫...
Page 396: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 6 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 —...
Page 397: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 —...
Page 398: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
Page 399: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 Trip Odometer button to turn off the message. If the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II problem continues, the message will appear the next time system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the vehicle is started.
Page 400: Replacement Parts
398 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 a.
Page 401: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed attempting any procedure yourself. maintenance schedule, there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the future. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil CAUTION! penalties being assessed against you.
Page 402: Engine Oil
400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to CAUTION! (Continued) check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids fully warmed engine is shut off. that protect the performance and durability of Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance...
Page 403 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, fully warmed engine is shut off.
Page 404 402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 5.7L Engine CAUTION! SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 405: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 Synthetic Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- at every engine oil change. mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes Engine Oil Filter Selection are followed.
Page 406: Maintenance-Free Battery
404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can tenance required. provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire.
Page 407 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- diately with large amounts of water.
Page 408: Air Conditioner Maintenance
406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air conditioner • The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer should not be disconnected and should only be at the start of each warm season.
Page 409: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- WARNING! ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants service be performed by authorized dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment. approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system.
Page 410: Windshield Wiper Blades
408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE hood latching components to ensure proper function. Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from When performing other underhood services, the hood the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Page 411: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply some WARNING! washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper blades clean. This will help blade performance. Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system must be exercised when filling or working around in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or...
Page 412 410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the CAUTION! exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- cation or oil change. Replace as required. leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the WARNING! effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con- trol device and may seriously reduce engine per-...
Page 413 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 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 414 412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Coolant Checks Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every WARNING! 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition fresh coolant.
Page 415 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 drain from the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT RE- CAUTION! MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT. specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill result in engine damage and may decrease corro- If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a sion protection.
Page 416 414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR CAUTION! (Continued) Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula • This vehicle has not been designed for use with HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or propylene glycol-based engine coolant (anti- equivalent. freeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine •...
Page 417 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will WARNING! decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on will require more frequent coolant changes. the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- Cooling System Pressure Cap caution.
Page 418 416 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 (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it coolant bottle.
Page 419: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install freezing. ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) •...
Page 420 418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may WARNING! cause leaking in the system. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require- possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or ments described on the brake fluid reservoir.
Page 421 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the Parts”...
Page 422: Clutch Hydraulic System - Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE bottom of the fill hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain WARNING! (Continued) the proper level. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genu- • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- ine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further nate the brake fluid.
Page 423: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 Automatic Transmission – If Equipped policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealers as Selection Of Lubricant they may adversely affect seals. It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- CAUTION! mance.
Page 424: Rear Axle
422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid And Filter Changes CAUTION! Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- maintenance intervals. facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque fluid and filter should be changed.
Page 425: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 Change Axle Fluid What Causes Corrosion? Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of maintenance intervals. paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion The most common causes are: •...
Page 426 424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- CAUTION! (Continued) lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug • Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove. (8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal of •...
Page 427 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 • To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a the owner.
Page 428 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Interior Care Equipped Use MOPAR Fabric Cleaner or equivalent to clean fabric Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- upholstery and MOPAR Carpet Cleaner or equivalent ner: for carpeting.
Page 429 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi- wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses. tioner is not required to maintain the original condition. Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis WARNING!
Page 430: Fuses
428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Clean with a wet soft rag or micro-fiber towel. A mild Cleaning The Center Console Cupholders soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent content or abrasive cleaners.
Page 431 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 CAUTION! • When installing the integrated power module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the integrated power module and possibly result in an electrical system failure.
Page 432 430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Washer Motor — — — Blue 30 Amp — Windshield Wiper — 25 Amp Powertrain Control Pink Natural Module (PCM) 30 Amp —...
Page 433: Rear Power Distribution Center
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Rear Power Distribution Center There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center contains fuses and relays.
Page 434 432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description CAUTION! Fuse Fuse • When installing the power distribution center 60 Amp — Ignition Off Draw cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- Yellow (IOD) Cavity 1 of erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so the Rear Power may allow water to get into the power distribution Distribution Cen-...
Page 435 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp — Heated Seats – If 12 * — — — Pink Equipped 13 * — — — — 20 Amp Fuel Pump —...
Page 436 434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — — — — 5 Amp Cluster/Electronic Orange Stability Program — — — (ESP)/Powertrain — — — Control Module — — — (PCM)/STOP — —...
Page 437 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 25 Amp Hands-Free Phone — — — Natural – If Equipped/ 30 Amp — Front Blower Mo- Radio/Amplifier Pink Feed 30 Amp — Rear Window De- —...
Page 438: Vehicle Storage
436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb Number battery. Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps ... . . W5W Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp .
Page 439: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 BULB REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number Headlamp – High Intensity Discharge (HID) ..D1S Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Park/Turn Lamp — Models With Halogen Halogen Headlamp.
Page 440: Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp
438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp WARNING! 1. Remove the front/rear side marker. Use a fiber stick or A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of similar tool to gently pry the lamp on the outboard side HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned to disengage the clip.
Page 441: Tail/Turn And Stop Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 Tail/Turn And Stop Lamp 3. Remove the fasteners from the back of the tail lamp assembly. 1. Open the trunk. 2. Using a screwdriver, remove the tail lamp retainer. 4. Pull back the trunk liner. 5. Remove the remaining fasteners from the back of the tail lamp assembly.
Page 442 440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Pull the tail lamp assembly clear from the vehicle to 8. Disconnect the electrical connector. access the bulbs. 9. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun- terclockwise to remove it from the tail lamp assembly. 10.
Page 443: Center Tail/Backup Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 Center Tail/Backup Lamp See your authorized dealer for bulb replacement. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The CHMSL uses LED lamps that are not serviceable separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly, see your authorized dealer. License Lamp 1.
Page 444 442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and 4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly. install the replacement bulb. 5. Reattach the lamp to the rear fascia, and then install the screws. 1 — License Lamp Bulb 2 —...
Page 445: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) All Engines 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile...
Page 446 444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 447 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Manual Transmission – If Equipped MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Automatic Transmission – If MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed Equipped ATF+4 product. Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703 or equivalent should be used.
Page 449 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....448 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..450...
Page 450 448 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime manual must be done at the times or mileages specified will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change vehicle performance and reliability.
Page 451 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 449 • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your At Each Stop For Fuel vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. • Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals Procedures/Engine Oil”...
Page 452 450 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Oil Change Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following • Change the engine oil filter. pages for the required maintenance intervals. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
Page 453 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 451 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 454: Service Schedule
452 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 455 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 453 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 456 454 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 56,000 miles (91 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 457 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 455 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 64,000 miles (104 000 km). ❏...
Page 458 456 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 459 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 457 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 460 458 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏...
Page 461 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 459 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 462 460 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 120,000 miles (195 000 km). ❏...
Page 463 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 461 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 464 462 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or Schedule 114 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 465 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 463 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
Page 467: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......467 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 468 466 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 473 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......473 ▫...
Page 469: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 467 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 470: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
468 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center solved with this process. P.O.
Page 471: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 469 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 472: Warranty Information
470 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 473: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 471 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an safety defect to the Canadian government should con- investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in tact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investiga- a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy tions and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to campaign.
Page 474 472 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Owner’s Manuals LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or components is written in These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, assistance of service and engineering specialists to and charts.
Page 475 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 473 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 476 474 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 477 INDEX...
Page 478 476 INDEX About Your Brakes ....286,289 Airbag, Side ..... . 59,62,64,65 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 479 INDEX 477 Automatic Door Locks ..... 33 Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..26 Automatic Headlights ....142 Location .
Page 480 478 INDEX Bulbs, Light ......84,436 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ... . . 80 Checks, Safety .
Page 481 INDEX 479 Conserving Fuel ......195 Cupholders ......170,428 Console .
Page 482 480 INDEX Engine Oil ......403 Emergency Trunk Release ....42 Door Locks .
Page 483 INDEX 481 Fails to Start ......262 Event Data Recorder ..... . 69 Flooded, Starting .
Page 484 482 INDEX Fluid Capacities ......443 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ....337 Fluid Leaks .
Page 485 INDEX 483 Conserving ......195 Hazard Gasoline, Clean Air ..... . 333 Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Gasoline, Reformulated .
Page 486 484 INDEX Heater, Engine Block ..... 264 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ... . 428 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .
Page 487 INDEX 485 Kicker Sound System ..... 239 Brake Warning ....185,289 Knee Bolster .
Page 488 486 INDEX High Beam/Low Beam Select ... . 146 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ... . 187 Illuminated Entry ..... 21 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .
Page 489 INDEX 487 Maintenance Free Battery ....404 Outside ......90 Maintenance Procedures .
Page 490 488 INDEX Oil Filter, Change ......403 Outside Rearview Mirrors ....90 Oil Filter, Selection .
Page 491 INDEX 489 Distribution Center (Fuses) ....431 Radio Operation ......242 Door Locks .
Page 492 490 INDEX Replacement Bulbs ..... . . 436 Seat Belt Maintenance ....428 Replacement Keys .
Page 493 INDEX 491 Rear Folding ......138 Automatic Transmission ....269 Seatback Release .
Page 494 492 INDEX Automatic Transmission ....257 Sun Roof ......163 Cold Weather .
Page 495 INDEX 493 Tire Markings ......300 Radial ......313 Tire Safety Information .
Page 496 494 INDEX Traction Control ......293 Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Trailer Towing ......342 Entry) .
Page 497 INDEX 495 Vanity Mirrors ......92 Washers, Windshield ....148,149,408 Variance, Compass .
Page 498 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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Dodge Challenger 2012 Owner's Manual

Introduction 1

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

What to Do in Emergencies

Quick Links

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