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  • Page 1 2 0 1 3 2 0 1 3 2 0 1 3 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
  • Page 6 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 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 INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Key Programming ... . . 20 A Word About Your Keys ....12 ▫...
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Lock The Doors ....26 Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ....36 ▫...
  • Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Energy Management Feature ... . . 57 ▫ Child Restraints ..... . 83 ▫...
  • Page 14: A Word About Your Keys

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) operates similar to an keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system ignition switch.
  • Page 15: Keyless Ignition Node (Kin) - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) — If Equipped This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger compartment.
  • Page 16 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead battery. In this situation a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch.
  • Page 17: Standard Blade Ignition Key - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Standard Blade Ignition Key — If Equipped Your vehicle may use a standard blade key ignition system. The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer.
  • Page 18: Key Fob - If Equipped

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key Fob — If Equipped The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
  • Page 19: Ignition Or Accessory On Message

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Ignition Or Accessory On Message Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the chime, the ignition or accessory on message will display in the cluster.
  • Page 20 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave children or animals inside parked • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 21: Sentry Key

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 SENTRY KEY it indicates that someone used an invalid Key Fob to start The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthor- the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The engine being shut off after two seconds.
  • Page 22: Replacement Keys

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Replacement Keys NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer system serviced, bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to NOTE: Only Keys or Key Fobs that are programmed to an authorized dealer. the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
  • Page 23: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED To Arm The System The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau- Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press thorized operation.
  • Page 24: To Disarm The System

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ NOTE: • The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on Press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button until the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) indi- the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle cates that the vehicle ignition is OFF (refer to “Starting Security Alarm.
  • Page 25: Illuminated Entry

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Fob into the ignition switch (if the Start/Stop button is Tamper Alert removed) and rotate it to the ON/RUN position. If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times when you The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
  • Page 26: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the Dome ON position (extreme top position). • The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat”...
  • Page 27: To Unlock The Doors

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” under “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
  • Page 28: To Lock The Doors

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Turn Headlights On With Remote Key Unlock refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds Instrument Panel” for further information. when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To Unlatch The Trunk The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two...
  • Page 29: Programming Additional Transmitters

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 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 15 mph NOTE: Perchlorate Material –...
  • Page 30: General Information

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 31: How To Use Remote Start

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 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 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle To Enter Remote Start Mode Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped Press and release the REMOTE START button The following messages will display in the EVIC if the on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- onds.
  • Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, Before the end of 15 minute cycle, press and release the the ignition must be cycled to the RUN position before UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
  • Page 34: Door Locks

    32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks To lock each door, rotate the door lock knob on each door trim panel forward. To unlock the front doors, pull the inside door handle to the first detent or rotate the door lock button until the red indicator is visible.
  • Page 35: Power Door Locks

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Power Door Locks WARNING! A power door lock switch is on each front door trim • For personal security and safety in the event of an panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. accident, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
  • Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the authorized dealer per written request of the customer. Keyless Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry) system. For further Please see your authorized dealer for service. information, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go”...
  • Page 37: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
  • Page 38: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru- Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. ment Panel” for further information. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are •...
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To Unlock From The Passenger Side: With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati- cally.
  • Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel NOTE: The vehicle will only unlock the doors when the switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors doors are locked using the door panel switch, a valid have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and Passive Entry RKE transmitter is detected inside the...
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 To Enter The Trunk NOTE: If you inadvertently leave your vehicle’s Passive With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft Entry RKE transmitter in the trunk and try to close the (1.0 m) of the deck lid, press the button on the right side deck lid, the deck lid will automatically unlatch, unless of CHMSL, (Center High Mounted Stop Light) which is...
  • Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Do NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). Do NOT Grab The handle When Locking Press The Door Handle Button To Lock...
  • Page 43: Windows

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 NOTE: WINDOWS • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you Power Windows must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock The window controls on the driver’s door control all the the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
  • Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE There are single window controls on each passenger door WARNING! trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition Do not let children play with the sunroof, and never is in the ACC or ON/RUN position.
  • Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Front Windows Express Up And Down — If NOTE: • If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- Equipped closure, it will reverse direction and then go back Express Down down. Remove the obstacle and use the window Press the switch for less than a half a second and release.
  • Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Reset Auto Up Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto Up: 1. Pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed.
  • Page 47: Wind Buffeting

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Wind Buffeting The trunk lid can be released from Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of outside the vehicle by pressing the pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the TRUNK button on the Remote ears.
  • Page 48: Trunk Safety Warning

    46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things To Know Trunk Emergency Release Before Starting Your Vehicle” for more information on As a security measure, a trunk internal emergency release trunk operation with the Passive Entry feature. lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism.
  • Page 49: Occupant Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your enhance occupant protection by managing occupant vehicle are the restraint systems: energy during an impact event •...
  • Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child risk of harm from a deploying air bag: seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 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 52: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver very sudden stops or impacts. This feature allows the and cause a collision that includes you.
  • Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! (Continued) 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make adjust the front seat. your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt.
  • Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. WARNING! Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap.
  • Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. a bit on the shoulder belt.
  • Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is WARNING! comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of will withdraw any slack in the belt.
  • Page 57: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will In the driver and front passenger seats, the shoulder belt prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt you will prefer a higher position.
  • Page 58: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions

    56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. If the passenger seating position is equipped with an The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the ALR and is being used for normal usage: latch plate.
  • Page 59: Energy Management Feature

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 position that has a belt with this feature. Children WARNING! 12 years old and under should always be properly • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced restrained in the rear seat. if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-...
  • Page 60: Seat Belt Pretensioner

    58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Pretensioner Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System The seat belts for both front seating positions are (BeltAlert ) equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
  • Page 61: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph Seat Belts And Pregnant Women (8 km/h), BeltAlert will provide both audio and visual We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts notification.
  • Page 62: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Knee Air Bags mounted in the instrument panel below WARNING! the steering column and below the glove compartment. Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating posi- tions.
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, inflation based on several factors, including the severity and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
  • Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains Air Bag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag (SABIC) system components: • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) •...
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster • No objects should be placed over or near the air such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, bag on the instrument panel, because any such etc.
  • Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt (SABIC) restraint system. SABIC air bags may offer side-impact protection to front Occupants, including children who are up against or very and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that close to SABIC or SAB air bags can be seriously injured or provided by the body structure.
  • Page 67: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Supplemental Driver And Front Passenger Knee WARNING! Air Bags • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right The Supplemental Knee Air Bags provide enhanced protection and work together with the Advanced Front Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain Air Bags during a frontal impact.
  • Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC air impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes bags, SABs, Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag, with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a Supplemental Passenger Side Knee Air Bag, and front severe initial deceleration.
  • Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 or ON/RUN position. If the ignition is in the OFF It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is on and the air bags will not inflate.
  • Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The front passenger seat is occupied by a small pas- Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front Passenger Seat senger, including a child; or The OCS is part of a Federally regulated safety system for •...
  • Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 * It is possible for a child to be classified as an adult, The OCM works with the OCS sensor to determine the allowing a full-power front passenger air bag deploy- front passenger seat occupant’s most probable classifica- ment.
  • Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Sitting with their back against the seat back and the WARNING! seat back in an upright position Occupants in the front passenger seat sitting improp- erly may cause the OCS to not classify the passen- ger’s weight accurately.
  • Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 The OCS may not classify the front passenger properly if: • The front passenger’s weight is transferred to another part of the vehicle (like the door, arm rest or instru- ment panel) •...
  • Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly...
  • Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly...
  • Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Features Of Your Vehicle” for additional informa- WARNING! tion). Make sure that objects inside the Flip ’n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage bin do not interfere with the Placing an object on the floor under the front pas- latch before closing the seat.
  • Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 The following requirements must be strictly followed: WARNING! • Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly or Make sure that objects inside the Flip ’n Stow™ components in any way. Front Passenger Seat Storage bin do not interfere •...
  • Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad- WARNING! vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Unapproved modifications or service procedures to Advanced Front Air Bags.
  • Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Supplemental Driver And Front Passenger Knee based on several factors, including the severity and type Air Bag Inflator Units of collision, the side air bag inflators on the crash side of The Supplemental Knee Air Bag units are located in the the vehicle may be triggered, releasing a quantity of instrument panel trim beneath the steering column and non-toxic gas.
  • Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side Enhanced Accident Response System curtain air bag. The inflating side curtain air bag pushes In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and the communication network remains intact, and the covers the window.
  • Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. functions after an event, the ignition switch must be However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF.
  • Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! WARNING! Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, • Modifications to any part of the air bag system seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac- could cause it to fail when you need it.
  • Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 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 84: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • 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 85: Child Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 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, such as In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
  • Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 • Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by the child seat. These child seats are also held •...
  • Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child WARNING! restraint: • Improper installation can lead to failure of an • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it infant or child restraint.
  • Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 having attachments for those anchorages will continue to WARNING! have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the able for some time.
  • Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE adjacent rear seating positions, or if your child restraints Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint are not LATCH-compatible, install the restraints using System the vehicle’s seat belts. We urge you to follow the manufacturer’s directions carefully when installing your child restraint.
  • Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with anchorage, being careful to route the tether strap to separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or provide the most direct path between the anchor and the connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a child restraint.
  • Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in Improper installation of a child restraint to the the strap. LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint.
  • Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Installing Child Restraint Tether Strap Driver Center Passenger CRS Lock CRS Lock CRS Lock 1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint. First Row Second Row •...
  • Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path WARNING! for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, increased head motion and possible injury to the route the tether strap under the head restraint and...
  • Page 95: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
  • Page 96: Safety Tips

    94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas Transporting Passengers WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. WARNING! Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you.
  • Page 97: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the Seat Belts engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
  • Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Defroster WARNING! (Continued) Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place • Always make sure that floor mats are properly the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel attached to the floor mat fasteners.
  • Page 99: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts WARNING! (Continued) and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
  • Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . 109 Mirrors ......105 ▫...
  • Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Things You Should Know About Your ▫ Commands ......181 Uconnect Phone .
  • Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 ▫ Head Restraints ..... 205 ▫ Multifunction Lever ....216 ▫...
  • Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Parksense Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 231 Automatic Headlights Only) ... . 222 ▫...
  • Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Overhead Console ..... 248 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ... . 258 ▫...
  • Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cupholders ......265 Cargo Area Features ....271 ▫...
  • Page 107: Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the windshield).
  • Page 108: Outside Mirrors

    106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: This feature is disabled when the vehicle is CAUTION! moving in reverse. To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean.
  • Page 109: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach WARNING! Lighting — If Equipped Driver and passenger outside mirrors with turn signal Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side and puddle lamp contain 3 LEDs. convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are.
  • Page 110: Power Mirrors

    108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Mirrors The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- The power mirror controls are located on the drivers door tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a trim panel. mirror, press either the L (left) or R (right) button to select the mirror that you want to adjust.
  • Page 111: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Sun Visor “Slide-On Rod” Feature — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use This feature allows for additional flexibility in position- the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and swing the ing the visor to block out the sun.
  • Page 112: Blind Spot Monitoring - If Equipped

    110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to to let the driver know that the system is operational.
  • Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the on both sides of the vehicle (11 ft or 3.35 m). The zone BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap- time the vehicle is in a forward gear.
  • Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
  • Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed of less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated.
  • Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in berms, etc.
  • Page 117: Rear Cross Path

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
  • Page 118: Modes Of Operation

    116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Uconnect System.
  • Page 119: Uconnect Phone (Uconnect 200)

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime Blind Spot Alert Off will also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and de- When the BSM system is turned off, there will be no tected object are present on the same side at the same visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP time, both the visual and audio alerts will be issued.
  • Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Uconnect Phone requires a mobile phone system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be equipped with the Bluetooth “Hands-Free Profile”, Ver- used with the system at a time. The system is available in sion 0.96 or higher.
  • Page 121: Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Voice Command Button Operation When you press the Voice Command Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect button you will hear a BEEP. The beep is your Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect Phone signal to give a command.
  • Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE example, you can use the compound form voice Cancel Command command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and the compound form command into two voice com- you will be returned to the main menu.
  • Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Uconnect Phone to know which mobile • phone to The following are general phone to Uconnect Phone pairing instructions: use if multiple mobile phones are in the vehicle at the same time. • Press the button to begin.
  • Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect Phone will confirm the phone number • The Uconnect system will confirm the name and then and then dial. The number will appear in the display dial the corresponding phone number, which may of certain radios.
  • Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., Edit Uconnect Phonebook Entries “Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will NOTE: allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone- • Editing names in the phonebook is recommended book entry, if desired.
  • Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To call a name from the Uconnect Phonebook or After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in downloaded Phonebook, follow the procedure in the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return “Call by Saying a Name”...
  • Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone- then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish book.
  • Page 128: Phone Call Features

    126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect Phone will play the names of all the Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect Phonebook Entries phonebook entries, including the downloaded phone- • Press the button to begin. book entries, if available. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
  • Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can Currently In Progress only answer an incoming call or ignore it. When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Uconnect Phone will interrupt the vehicle audio system, Progress...
  • Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Toggling Between Calls press and hold the button until you hear a double If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), beep, indicating that the two calls have been joined into press the button until you hear a single beep, one conference call.
  • Page 131: Uconnect Phone Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the Uconnect Phone Features Uconnect Phone. Language Selection Call Continuation To change the language that the Uconnect Phone is Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the using: Uconnect Phone after the vehicle ignition key has been •...
  • Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Emergency Assistance NOTE: • The emergency number dialed is based on the country If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable: where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S., and Canada, 080 for Mexico).
  • Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Roadside Assistance Paging If you need roadside assistance: To learn how to page, refer to “Working with Automated Systems”. Paging works properly except for pagers of • Press the button to begin. certain companies, which time out a little too soon to •...
  • Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When calling a number with your Uconnect Phone that send the corresponding phone number associated with normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence the phonebook entry, as tones over the phone. on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the NOTE: button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed...
  • Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect Phone keypad and still use the Uconnect Phone (while dialing will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
  • Page 136: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) from your Uconnect Phone paired mobile phone to the When you mute the Uconnect Phone, you will still be Uconnect Phone or vice versa, press the button able to hear the conversation coming from the other and say “Transfer Call”.
  • Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • When prompted, say “List Phones”. • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the • The Uconnect Phone will play the phone names of all Uconnect Phone will return to using the highest paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the...
  • Page 138: Things You Should Know About Your

    136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect You can either press the Uconnect Phone button to Phone restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect Phone. For Uconnect Phone Tutorial best results, the Voice Training session should be com- To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the...
  • Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 • low-to-medium vehicle speed, Voice Command Uconnect Voice Command Tutorial • low road noise, To hear a brief tutorial of the Voice Command features, • smooth road surface, press the button and say “Voice Command Tuto- rial.”...
  • Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect Phone Lo- • low road noise, cal) name recognition rate is optimized when the • smooth road surface, entries are not similar. • fully closed windows, • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must •...
  • Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 • Uconnect Phone will play the new text message for Recent Calls If your phone supports “Automatic Phonebook Down- you. load”, Uconnect Phone can list your Outgoing, Incom- After reading a message, you can “Reply” or “Forward” ing and Missed Calls.
  • Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE List of Preset Messages: 11. See You in 15 minutes 1. Yes 12. I am on my way 2. No 13. I’ll be late 3. Where are you? 14. Are you there yet? 4.
  • Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Bluetooth Communication Link Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the the system from announcing the new incoming mes- Uconnect Phone.
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  • Page 147: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 General Information Uconnect Phone supports the following features: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Activated Features: RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the • Hands Free dialing via Voice (“Call John Smiths Mo- following conditions: bile”...
  • Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Searching Contacts phone number (“Search for John NOTE: Your phone must be capable of SMS messaging Smith Mobile”). via Bluetooth for messaging features to work properly. Screen Activated Features: Your mobile phone’s audio is transmitted through your vehicle’s audio system;...
  • Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone and WARNING! one audio device can be used with the system at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French Any voice commanded system should be used only languages.
  • Page 150: Operation

    148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE button is also used to access the Voice 2. Say the individual commands and allow the system to Commands for the Uconnect Voice Command features guide you to complete the task. if your vehicle is equipped. Please see the Uconnect You will be prompted for a specific command and then Voice Command section for direction on how to use the guided through the available options.
  • Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 for it. For example, you can use the compound com- The system handles multiple inputs in the same phrase mand form voice command “Search for John Smith”, or sentence such as “make a phone call” and “to Kelly or you can break the compound command form into Smith”.
  • Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To activate the Uconnect Phone from idle, simply press Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone button and say a command or say “help”. All To begin using your Uconnect Phone, you must pair Uconnect Phone sessions begin with a press of the your compatible Bluetooth enabled mobile phone.
  • Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 1. Press the “Phone” soft-key on the screen to begin. 3. Select Yes to begin the pairing process. Then, search for available devices on your Bluetooth enabled mobile 2. If there is no phone currently connected with the phone.
  • Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Uconnect Phone will display an in process screen Pair Additional Mobile Phones while the system is connecting. • Touch the “More” soft-key to begin, • Touch the “Settings” soft-key, • Next, touch the “Phone/Bluetooth ” soft-key, •...
  • Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 You can also use the following VR commands to bring up the Paired Phone screen from any screen on the radio: • “Show Paired Phones” or • “Connect My Phone” Pair A Bluetooth Streaming Audio Device •...
  • Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Uconnect Phone will display an in process screen Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or while the system is connecting, Audio Device Uconnect Phone will automatically connect to the high- • When the pairing process has successfully completed, est priority paired phone and/or Audio Device within the system will prompt you to choose whether or not range.
  • Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 • Touch the + soft-key located to the right of the device Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite name, • Touch the “Settings” soft-key, • The options pop-up will be displayed, •...
  • Page 158 156 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 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 2. After loading the mobile phonebook, select phone- 3. From the Phone main screen, select phonebook. From the phonebook screen, select the “Favorites” soft-key and book from the Phone main screen, then select the appro- then select the + soft-key located to the right of the priate number.
  • Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Remove A Favorite • To remove a Favorite, select phonebook from the Phone main screen. • Next select Favorites on the left side of the screen and then touch the + Options soft-key. •...
  • Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Emergency And Towing Assistance The Emergency and Towing Favorite numbers can only be altered. These cannot be deleted and the names cannot be changed. To change the Emergency or Towing number follow these steps.
  • Page 162: Phone Call Features

    160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Favorite Phonebook Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the • Mobile Phonebook Uconnect Phone if the feature(s) are available and • Recent Call Log supported by Bluetooth on your mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service plan provides three- •...
  • Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 • Transfer the call to/from the phone Call By Saying A Phonebook Name • Press the • Swap 2 active calls button to begin, • After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, •...
  • Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • All Calls Recent Calls You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the These can be accessed by touching the “recent calls” following call types: soft-key on the Phone main screen. You can also press the button and say “Show my incoming calls”...
  • Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call in progress. Or you can place a call on hold by touching Currently In Progress the Hold soft-key on the Phone main screen, then dial a If a call is currently in progress and you have another number from the dialpad, recent calls, SMS Inbox or from incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for...
  • Page 166: Uconnect Phone Features

    164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect Phone will call the last number that Join Calls When two calls are in progress (one active and one on was dialed from your mobile phone. hold), touch the “Join Calls” soft-key on the Phone main Call Continuation screen to combine all calls into a Conference Call.
  • Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 • The Uconnect If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect Phone is Phone does slightly lower your operational, you may reach the emergency number as chances of successfully making a phone call as to that follows: for the mobile phone directly.
  • Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You can use your Uconnect Phone to access a voice mail • The roadside assistance call may also be initiated by system or an automated service, such as a paging service touch. or automated customer service line.
  • Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 • Pauses, wait or other characters that are supported by You can also send stored mobile phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager some phones are not supported over Bluetooth . entries.
  • Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Touch the “Display” soft-key, then scroll down to audio system. The Uconnect Phone will work the same Voice Response Length, as if you dial the number using voice command. • Select either “Brief” or “Detailed” by touching the box NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the next to the selection.
  • Page 171: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Advanced Phone Connectivity Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone The Uconnect Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans- Voice Command ferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect Phone •...
  • Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • low road noise, • Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing • smooth road surface, number combinations may not be supported. • fully closed windows, • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be •...
  • Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness NOTE: Uconnect Phone SMS is only available when to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and the vehicle is not in moving. not the Uconnect Phone.
  • Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Read Messages: Once a message is received and viewed or listened to, you will have the following options: If you receive a new text message while your phone is • Send a Reply connected to Uconnect Phone, an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message.
  • Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Send Messages Using Soft-Keys: You can send messages using Uconnect Phone. To send a new message: • Touch the “Phone” soft-key, • Touch the “messaging” soft-key then “New Message”, • Touch one of the 18 preset messages and the person you wish to send the message to, •...
  • Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Send Messages Using Voice Commands: After the system confirms that you want to send your message to John Smith, your message will be sent. • Press the button, • After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, say “Send message to John Smith mobile”, •...
  • Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 List of Preset Messages: 13. Start without me. 1. Yes. 14. Where are you? 2. No. 15. Are you there yet? 3. Okay. 16. I need directions. 4. I can’t talk right now. 17.
  • Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
  • Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 • You can replace “248 555 1212” with any phone NOTE: • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your number supported by your Mobile phone. mobile or favorite phone book. You can also say “Send •...
  • Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 181: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 • If your phone does not support phonebook download NOTE: • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your or call log download over Bluetooth than these com- mobile or favorite phone book. You can also say “Send mands will return a response that the contact does not a message to John Smith”...
  • Page 182: Voice Command (Uconnect 200)

    180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE VOICE COMMAND (Uconnect 200) When you press the Voice Command button, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a Voice Command System Operation command. This Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, disc NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few player, and a memo recorder.
  • Page 183: Commands

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 These commands are universal and can be used from any Changing the Volume menu. All other commands can be used depending upon 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command the active application. button.
  • Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Radio AM To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) this mode, you may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
  • Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Disc − “Continue” (to continue recording) To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you − “Delete” (to delete the recording) may say the following commands: • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) •...
  • Page 186: Voice Training

    184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Switch to system setup” Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- • “Change to setup” nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect • “Main menu setup” or Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. •...
  • Page 187: Voice Command

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 VOICE COMMAND WARNING! Uconnect 8.4/8.4 Nav Any voice commanded system should be used only The Uconnect Voice Command system allows in safe driving conditions following local applicable you to control your AM, FM radio, satellite laws.
  • Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If a command is not spoken a second time, the system When using this system, you should speak clearly and at will respond with an error and give some direction as a normal speaking volume. what can be said based on the context you are in.
  • Page 189: Uconnect Voice Commands

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 The system handles multiple inputs in the same phrase Changing the Volume or sentence such as “make a phone call” and “to Kelly 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command Smith”. For multiple inputs in the same phrase or sen- button.
  • Page 190: Voice Tree

    188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
  • Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 NOTE: 1. You can replace “950 AM” with any other AM or FM frequency, such as “98.7 FM”. 2. You can replace “80’s on 8” with any other satellite station name received by the radio. 3.
  • Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 NOTE: 1. You can replace the album, artist, song, genre, playlist, podcast and audio book names with any corresponding names on the current device that is playing. 2. You can replace “8” with any track on the CD that is currently playing.
  • Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 NOTE: 1. You can replace “NFL” with any league shown on the sports league screen. For example you can say “Show MLB headlines” or “Show PGA headlines”. 2. You can replace “Headlines” with any menu items shown on a league screen.
  • Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 NOTE: 1. Only available with Navigation equipped vehicles. 2. You can replace “Player” with “Radio”, “Navigation”, “Phone”, “Climate”, “More” or “Settings”. 3. Navigation commands only work if equipped with Navigation. 4. Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and shaded grey.
  • Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 199: Seats

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 NOTE: WARNING! 1. You can also say “Find City”, “Find Favorite”, “Find • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or Play by Category”, “Find Play by Name”, “Find Recently Found”, “Where to?”...
  • Page 200: Power Seats - If Equipped

    198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats — If Equipped Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Some models may be equipped with a power driver’s The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. seat. The power seat switch is located on the outboard Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will side of the seat near the floor.
  • Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 WARNING! (Continued) • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt. CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls.
  • Page 202: Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment

    200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Lumbar — If Equipped Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats On models equipped with manual seats, the adjusting may be also be equipped with power lumbar. The power bar is located at the front of the seats, near the floor.
  • Page 203: Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 reached the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched. WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death.
  • Page 204: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped

    202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped Heated Seats — If Equipped The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by On some models, the front seats may be equipped with using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks.
  • Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Front Heated Seat Operations — Uconnect 8.4 and WARNING! (Continued) 8.4 Nav: • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates Touch the “Controls” soft-key located on the bottom of against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This the Uconnect display.
  • Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Touch the “Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-key once to When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will select HI-level heating. Touch the soft-key a second time provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes to select LO-level heating.
  • Page 207: Head Restraints

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Head Restraints Active Head Restraints — Front Seats Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with by restricting head movement in the event of a rear Active Head Restraints (AHR).
  • Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 209: Folding Rear Seat

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head Folding Rear Seat restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push additional storage area.
  • Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After releasing the seatback, it can be folded forward. WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers.
  • Page 211: To Open And Close The Hood

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety Two latches must be released to open the hood. catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood.
  • Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Lift upward on the hood prop rod to release from 4. Place the hood prop rod in hood slot to secure the stowage retainer. hood in the open position. Hood Prop Rod Hood Prop Rod Slot...
  • Page 213: Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 LIGHTS CAUTION! Headlight Switch To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to The headlight switch is located on the left side of close it. Lower the hood, until it is open approxi- the instrument panel.
  • Page 214: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped

    212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent Headlights On With Wipers (Available With for parking light and instrument panel light operation. Automatic Headlights Only) Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on headlight, parking light and instrument panel light approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on...
  • Page 215: Smartbeam™ - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the OFF SmartBeam™ — If Equipped position while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off The SmartBeam™ system provides increased forward the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval lighting at night by automating high beam control begins when the headlight switch is turned off.
  • Page 216: Daytime Running Lights (Drl)

    214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate Daytime Running Lights (DRL) The Daytime Running Lights will come on whenever the 1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you (or rearward ignition is placed in the RUN position, the headlights are in car) to manually deactivate the system (normal opera- off and the parking brake is off.
  • Page 217: Fog Lights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 Fog Lights — If Equipped To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking The front fog light switch is built into the headlight lights or the low beam headlights and press the switch.
  • Page 218: Multifunction Lever

    216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 219: High/Low Beam Switch

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam. Flash-To-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
  • Page 220: Interior Lights

    218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights Dimmer Controls The interior lights come on when a door is opened. The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is located on the left side of the instrument panel. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is moved to the LOCK position.
  • Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left Ambient Light Control dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of Rotate the right dimmer control upward or downward to the instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders (if increase or decrease the brightness of the door handle equipped).
  • Page 222: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dome Light Position WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior and washer when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this or ACC position.
  • Page 223: Intermittent Wiper System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 Intermittent Wiper System CAUTION! Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be- tween cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the multifunc- through an automatic car wash.
  • Page 224: Mist Feature

    222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mist Feature If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper is Rotate the end of the lever downward to the Mist turned off, the wipers will operate for three wipe cycles position to activate a single wipe cycle to clear off road and then turn off.
  • Page 225: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turned on automatically change between an intermittent wipe, slow and off using the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect wipe and a fast wipe depending on the amount of Settings”...
  • Page 226: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Rain Sensing system has protective features for the TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN wiper blades and arms. It will not operate under the This feature allows you to tilt the steering column following conditions: upward or downward.
  • Page 227: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED down. To tilt the steering column, move the steering The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps wheel upward or downward as desired.
  • Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Touch the “Controls” soft-key then touch the “Heated Steering Wheel” soft-key to turn on the heated steering wheel. Press the “Heated Steering Wheel” soft-key a second time to turn the heated steering wheel off. Heated Steering Wheel Soft-Key NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate.
  • Page 229: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! (Continued) On models that are equipped with remote start, the • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering during a remote start.
  • Page 230: To Activate

    228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- right side of the steering wheel. tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time.
  • Page 231: To Set A Desired Speed

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 NOTE: After pressing the SET button “Cruise Control WARNING! Set” message is displayed for 5 seconds or until another switch is pressed. Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally For analog speedometer: The red outer line on the set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
  • Page 232: To Resume Speed

    230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: After pressing the OFF button a “Cruise Control Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 mph off” message is displayed for 5 seconds or until another (1 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of switch is pressed.
  • Page 233: To Accelerate For Passing

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 To Accelerate For Passing WARNING! Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
  • Page 234: Parksense Sensors

    232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or ParkSense Warning Display disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if changed to the ON/RUN position. Sound and Display is selected from the Uconnect Sys- tem.
  • Page 235: Parksense Display

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 ParkSense Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. Park Assist System Off The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in one or more regions based on the object’s distance and location relative to the vehicle.
  • Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If an object is detected in the center rear region, the display will show a single solid arc in the center rear region and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
  • Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Slow Tone Slow Tone...
  • Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Fast Tone...
  • Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Fast Tone Continuous Tone...
  • Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
  • Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 WARNING ALERTS Rear Dis- Greater than 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than tance 79 in (200-150 cm) (150-120 cm) (120-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (in/cm) (200 cm) (30 cm)
  • Page 242: Enabling And Disabling Parksense

    240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enabling And Disabling ParkSense Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System ParkSense can be enabled and disabled using the When the ParkSense Rear Park Assist system is mal- Uconnect System. The available choices are: Off, Sound functioning, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center Only, or Sound and Display.
  • Page 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 If “WIPE OFF REAR PARK ASSIST SENSORS” appears If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SENSORS” or “SERVICE in the EVIC make sure the outer surface and the under- PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in the EVIC, see an side of the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, authorized dealer.
  • Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ASSIST SYSTEM DISABLED message. If “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM DISABLED” appears in the EVIC, cycle the ignition. If the message appears again, see an authorized dealer. Service Park Assist System The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system will be automati- cally disabled when there are faulted conditions outside of the ParkSense Rear Park Assist system that inhibit the feature from functioning properly.
  • Page 245: Cleaning The Parksense System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE Cleaning The ParkSense System Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car wash soap position and ParkSense is turned off, the EVIC will and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not display “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF”...
  • Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable • Drivers must be careful when backing up even to recognize every obstacle, including small ob- when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist sys- stacles.
  • Page 247: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF WARNING! (Continued) EQUIPPED • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear system, it is strongly recommended that the ball Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever...
  • Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width zones that will help indicate the distance to the rear of the of the vehicle to assist with parking or aligning to a vehicle. The following table shows the approximate hitch/receiver.
  • Page 249: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Touch Screen Radio

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 Turning ParkView On Or Off — With Touch CAUTION! (Continued) Screen Radio • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be 1. Turn the Radio on. driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
  • Page 250: Overhead Console

    248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE Front Map/Reading Lights The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door can be turned on by pressing the lens. Opener (HomeLink ) and power sunroof switches may To turn the lights off, press the lens a second time.
  • Page 251: Sunglass Bin Door

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 Sunglass Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED At the front of the console a compartment is provided for HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ment access is a “push/push”...
  • Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HomeLink Buttons/Overhead Consoles HomeLink Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.
  • Page 253: Before You Begin Programming Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 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 254 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink button you want to program and the hand-held transmit- ter button. 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi- cator light. The Homelink indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after Homelink has received the fre- quency signal from the hand-held transmitter.
  • Page 255: Programming A Non-Rolling Code

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until step after the LEARN button has been pressed. the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the button.
  • Page 256: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

    254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi- Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button cator light. The Homelink indicator will flash slowly To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, and then rapidly after Homelink has received the fre- follow these steps: quency signal from the hand-held transmitter.
  • Page 257 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig- 4. Watch for the HomeLink indicator to change flash nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up mission –...
  • Page 258: Using Homelink

    256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button Using HomeLink To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, To operate, press and release the programmed follow these steps: HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate opera- 1.
  • Page 259: Troubleshooting Tips

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here • Your motorized door or gate will open and close are some of the most common solutions: while you are programming the universal trans- •...
  • Page 260: General Information

    258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 261: Opening Sunroof - Express

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 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 262: Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode

    260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode Pinch Protect Feature To open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of to full open. Any release of the switch will stop the the sunroof during Express Close operation.
  • Page 263: Sunshade Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 Sunshade Operation Sunroof Maintenance The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. the glass panel. Ignition OFF Operation NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open.
  • Page 264: Electrical Power Outlets - If Equipped

    262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: To ensure proper operation a MOPAR cigar The 12 Volt (13 Amp) instrument panel power outlet is knob and element must be used. located on the lower instrument panel, below the climate CAUTION! controls.
  • Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 There is also a 12 volt power outlet located in the center console. This power outlet has power available only when the ignition is placed in the ACC or RUN position. Underhood Fuses (Power Outlet Fuses) 1—...
  • Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
  • Page 267: Cupholders

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 CUPHOLDERS CAUTION! (Continued) Front Seat Cupholders • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs The cupholders are located in the center console forward only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- of the armrest between the front seats.
  • Page 268: Rear Seat Cupholders

    266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped Rear Seat Cupholders On some vehicles the front cupholders are equipped with The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest a light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the front between the rear seats.
  • Page 269: Storage

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 STORAGE Glovebox Storage The glovebox storage compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Pull on the release handle to open the glovebox storage compart- ment. Opened Glovebox Storage Compartment Glovebox Storage Compartment...
  • Page 270: Console Features

    268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Console Features Pull upward on the release handle, located on the front of An open storage area, or cubby bin, is located in the the armrest, to open the storage compartment. center console forward of the shift lever. WARNING! There is a storage compartment located under the center console armrest.
  • Page 271: Door Storage

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 Door Storage The door panels contain storage areas. Rear Door Trim Storage Front Door Trim Storage...
  • Page 272: Passenger Seat Storage - If Equipped

    270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Passenger Seat Storage — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with storage under the front passenger seat cushion. Pull upward on the seat tether to open the storage compartment. Passenger Seat Cushion Storage Compartment Passenger Seat Cushion Tether...
  • Page 273: Rear Seat Armrest Storage - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped CARGO AREA FEATURES For rear passengers there is a storage bin located in the Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 armrest. Lift upward on the latch to open the storage Split-Folding Rear Seat compartment.
  • Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Seatback Loops Folded Rear Seatback After releasing the seatback, it can be folded forward. When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat strap.
  • Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • To help protect against personal injury, passengers • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The position. If the seatback is not securely locked into rear cargo space is intended for load carrying position, the seat will not provide the proper purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit...
  • Page 276: Trunk Mat - If Equipped

    274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Tie-Downs WARNING! (Continued) The rear cargo area is equipped with cargo tie-downs, • Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear located on either side of the rear cargo area. axle.
  • Page 277: Ski Pass-Through

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 Ski Pass-Through REAR WINDOW FEATURES There is a ski pass-through door located behind the rear Rear Window Defroster seat armrest that allows longer items, such as snow skis, The rear window defroster button is located on the to be stored in the rear cargo area.
  • Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements.
  • Page 279: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....280 Uconnect Settings ....325 ▫...
  • Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD iPod /USB/MP3 Control With Uconnect And MP3 Audio Play ....344 Voice Command —...
  • Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 ▫ Climate Control Functions ....371 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones ..360 ▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..372 Climate Controls .
  • Page 282: Instrument Panel Features

    280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Demister 5 — Glove Compartment 9 — Trunk Release 2 — Outlet 6 — Climate Control Hard Controls/ 10 — Hood Release Uconnect System Hard Controls 3 — Instrument Cluster 7 —...
  • Page 283: Instrument Cluster - Base

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE...
  • Page 284: Instrument Cluster - Premium Analog

    282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM ANALOG...
  • Page 285: Instrument Cluster - Premium Digital

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM DIGITAL...
  • Page 286: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- 1. Tachometer nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as This gauge measures engine revolutions-per-minute possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
  • Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 approximately one minute and then remain continuously CAUTION! illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. The TPMS has been optimized for the original When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- equipment tires and wheels.
  • Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. 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 If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle is driven “H”...
  • Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 system. If this light remains on after several ignition WARNING! cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the others could be badly burned by steam or boiling problem diagnosed and corrected.
  • Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped Center (EVIC). Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Information This indicator will illuminate when the front fog Center (EVIC) — If Equipped” for further information. lights are on. 8. High Beam Indicator This indicator shows that the high beam head- 7.
  • Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 10. Brake Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- This light monitors various brake functions, ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic including brake fluid level and parking brake system.
  • Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- tion. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is It will take longer to stop the vehicle.
  • Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 14. Power Steering System Warning when the ignition is first turned to ON/RUN and remain This light is used to manage the electrical on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on warning of the EPS (Power Steering System).
  • Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 18. Fuel Door Reminder 22. Odometer Display / Electronic Vehicle Information The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the Center (EVIC) Display Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the Odometer Display vehicle.
  • Page 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the charging system is experiencing a problem. See your EVIC display. It displays the gear position of the auto- local authorized dealer to obtain service immediately. matic transmission. If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting NOTE: You must apply the brakes before shifting from Procedures”...
  • Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 25. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light 26. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and monitors engine and automatic transmission con- may stay on for as long as four seconds.
  • Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 27. Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If CAUTION! Equipped This light indicates that the transmission fluid Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause temperature is running hot. This may occur damage to the engine control system. It also could with severe usage, such as trailer towing.
  • Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 29. Electronic Speed Control Indicator WARNING! This telltale will illuminate amber when the electronic speed control is ON. For further If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is information, refer to “Electronic Speed Con- illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle, trol”...
  • Page 299: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 31. Red Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER Reconfigurable Telltales (EVIC) This area will show reconfigurable red telltales (Door(s) The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- Ajar, Oil Pressure Warning Telltale, Charging System tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the Telltale, Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Telltale, Engine instrument cluster.
  • Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Unstored Messages The main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the menu. The main display area also displays pop up condition that activated the message is cleared.
  • Page 301: Engine Oil Change Indicator System

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 Engine Oil Change Indicator System Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE Oil Change Required START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/ Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change RUN position (Do not start the engine.) indicator system.
  • Page 302: Two Button Evic - If Equipped

    300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Two Button EVIC — If Equipped The system allows the driver to select information by This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering information by pressing the switches mounted on the wheel: steering wheel.
  • Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 • Key In Ignition UP Arrow Button Press and release the UP arrow button to scroll • Left Turn Signal Out upward through the main menus (Odometer, • Right Turn Signal Out Digital Vehicle Speed, Trip Info, Range To Empty, Average Fuel Economy, Current Fuel •...
  • Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Washer Fluid Low • Check Fuel Cap • Parking Brake Engaged • Oil Change Due • Brake Fluid Low • Service Tire Pressure System • Service Electronic Braking System • Inflate Tire to XX •...
  • Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled EVIC Main Menu To step to each main menu feature press and release the • Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled UP button once for each step. A step from the last item in •...
  • Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Settings Press the UP buttons to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions. • Units The Trip Functions mode displays the following • Language information: NOTE: For features in the EVIC that can be reset Trip A (Average Fuel Economy), the EVIC prompts a reset with Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last...
  • Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 Resetting A Trip Info Function significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the To Reset any of the three Trip Info functions, select the LOW FUEL text and a new RTE value will display. function you want to reset using the UP button.
  • Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tire pressure information is displayed as follows: Stored Messages When a stored warning message is present, this • If tire pressure is OK for all tires, a vehicle graphic is icon is displayed in the lower left side of the displayed with tire pressure values in each corner or Tire Pressure menu.
  • Page 309: Four Button Evic - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 Four Button EVIC — If Equipped The system allows the driver to select information by This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering information by pressing the switches mounted on the wheel: steering wheel.
  • Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL UP Arrow Button LEFT Arrow Button Press and release the UP arrow button to scroll Press the LEFT arrow button to return to the upward through the main menu and sub- main menu from an info screen or sub-menu menus (Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Stored item.
  • Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 3. Selectable Information (Compass, Temp, Range to Empty, Trip A, Trip B, Average MPG) 4. Menu Titles / Odometer 5. Menu Set (Selectable Icons) 6. Shift Lever Status (PRNDL) 7. Reconfigurable Telltales 8. Audio / Phone Information 9.
  • Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled • Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire to XX” • Service Airbag System • Service Tire Pressure System • Traction Control Off • Parking Brake Engaged • Washer Fluid Low •...
  • Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • Vehicle Not in Park • Service Airbag Warning Light • Key in Ignition • Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled • Key in Ignition Lights On • Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled • Remote Start Active Key to Run •...
  • Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trans. Hot Stop Safely Shift to Park Wait to Cool • Low Fuel Telltale When the fuel level reaches approximately 2.0 gal • Transmission Cool Ready to Drive (7.5 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until •...
  • Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 EVIC Red Telltales CAUTION! This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These telltales include: Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- ture Warning Telltale illuminated will eventually • Door Ajar cause severe transmission damage or transmission This telltale turns on when one or more doors failure.
  • Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Charging System Telltale If a problem is detected, the telltale will come on while This telltale shows the status of the electrical the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the charging system. If the telltale stays on or comes vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non- placed in the PARK position.
  • Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 If the telltale turns on while driving, safely pull over and EVIC Green Telltales stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, • Electronic Speed Control SET shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- This telltale will illuminate green when the hicle.
  • Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) the Analog or Digital display icon is highlighted in the Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to button until the Vehicle Info icon is highlighted change the display between analog and digital.
  • Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 pressure values in each corner of the ICON with the pressure value of the low tire displayed in a different color than the other tire pressure value. • If the Tire Pressure system requires service, Service Tire Pressure System is displayed.
  • Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Coolant Temperature Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until Coolant Temperature is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button and the coolant temperature will be displayed. Fuel Economy Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Fuel Economy icon is high- lighted.
  • Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 The EVIC has the capability of displaying an interactive flower through the Fuel Economy sub-menu which will add one flower pedal for every 2.5 Miles Per Gallon (MPG) increment. Once the vehicle reached 30 MPG the EVIC will display a full flower.
  • Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Then, the history information will be erased, and the averaging will continue from the last fuel average read- ing before the reset. Range To Empty (RTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank.
  • Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 FUEL” message and a new RTE value will display. Press the LEFT arrow button to return to the main menu. Miles Per Gallon (MPG) The Miles Per Gallon (MPG) feature displays instanta- neous fuel economy in a bar graph below the RTE, this function cannot be reset.
  • Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Trip Functions mode displays the following information: Trip A Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last reset. Trip B Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last reset.
  • Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 Stored Messages Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to enter the Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow Screen Setup sub-menu. The Screen Setup feature allows button until the Messages display icon is high- you to change what information is displayed in the lighted in the EVIC.
  • Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The Screen Setup items are only available at Upper Left speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h). All other menu items are • None not active when in Screen Setup. If the vehicle is shifted •...
  • Page 327: Uconnect Settings

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 • Outside Temp Lower Right • Time • None (default setting) • Range To Empty (RTE) • Compass • Average MPG • Outside Temp • Current MPG • Time • Trip A Restore To Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default Settings) •...
  • Page 328: Hard-Keys

    326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Hard-Keys Comfort & Remote Start, Engine Off Operation, Compass Hard-Keys are located below the Uconnect system in Settings, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth and SIRIUS Setup. the center of the instrument panel. In addition, there is a NOTE: Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right side of the time.
  • Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 Display setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale After pressing the Display soft-key the following settings between the + and – soft-keys. Then touch the arrow back will be available. soft-key. • Display Mode •...
  • Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Voice Response Length your selection, touch the Navigation Turn-By-Turn In When in this display, you may change the Voice Re- Cluster soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to the sponse Length settings. To change the Voice Response setting, showing that setting has been selected.
  • Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • Show Time In Status Bar hours up or down. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu or touch the X soft-key to When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the close out of the settings screen.
  • Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL soft-key. Refer to “ParkSense Rear Park Assist” in NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for sys- the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is tem function and operating information.
  • Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that touch the + or - soft-key to select your desired time setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key interval. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL make your selection, touch the Auto High Beams soft- selected. To make your selection, touch the Flash Head- key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing lights with Lock soft-key, until a check-mark appears that setting has been selected.
  • Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • Flash Headlight With Lock touch the Sound Horn With Remote Start soft-key, until a When this feature is selected, the front and headlights check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the has been selected.
  • Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Horn With Remote Start grasped. With Passive Entry, if 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is programmed touching the handle more than When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when once will only result in the driver’s door opening. If the remote start is activated.
  • Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • Headlight Off Delay Engine Off Options After pressing the Engine Off Options soft-key the fol- When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to lowing settings will be available. have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle.
  • Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Perform Compass Calibration NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Touch the Calibration soft-key to change this setting. This Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to module is located, and it can cause interference with the manually reset the compass.
  • Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 • Equalizer • Music Info Cleanup When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and This feature helps organize music files for optimized Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and – music navigation.
  • Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SiriusXM™ Setup Touch the Subscription Info soft-key to access the Sub- After pressing the SiriusXM™ Setup soft-key the follow- scription Information screen. ing settings will be available. Write down the SiriusXM™ ID numbers for your re- •...
  • Page 341: Uconnect 200 - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack) And Siriusxm™ Radio

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Uconnect 200 — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SiriusXM™ Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the RADIO radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio.
  • Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button The clock can also be set by pressing the MENU button. Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time For vehicles equipped with satellite radio, press the and radio frequency. MENU button until CLOCK appears in the display. Using the ENTER/BROWSE button select SET TIME, Clock Setting Procedure and then follow the above procedure, starting at Step 2.
  • Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 TUNE Control Press the ENTER/BROWSE button and BASS will dis- Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise play. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise to to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. increase or counterclockwise to decrease the bass tones. Setting The Bass, Mid Range, Treble, Balance Or Press the ENTER/BROWSE button a second time and Fade...
  • Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Clock — Selecting Clock will allow you to set the Press the ENTER/BROWSE button a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob clock. Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE/ clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the sound level SCROLL control knob.
  • Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 • Repeat (RPT) — When Repeat is activated, the cur- • Clock — Selecting Clock will allow you to set the rently playing song will begin again when it ends. It clock. Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE/ will continue to cycle through the same song until SCROLL control knob.
  • Page 346: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To Set The Pushbutton Memory Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And When you are receiving a station that you wish to MP3 Audio Play commit to pushbutton memory, press and hold the NOTE: button (1–5) you wish to lock onto this station for •...
  • Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. and begin to play when you insert the disc.
  • Page 348: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files

    346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button Shuffle and Repeat cannot be active at the same time. If Press this button to change the display from a large CD one is selected while the other is currently active the playing time display to a small CD playing time display. currently active one will be changed to OFF.
  • Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. character extension) When reading discs recorded using formats other than •...
  • Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the supported. following table are supported. In addition, variable bit Playback of MP3/WMA Files rates (VBR) are also supported.
  • Page 351: Enter/Browse Button

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a time priority mode. single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or before writing to the disc.
  • Page 352: Operation Instructions - Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Pressing the ENTER/BROWSE button while in USB • The head unit will have no control of the AUX device. mode will bring up a list of available categories within You can only control the volume on the head unit. No the USB.
  • Page 353: Cd Player Operating Instructions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 NOTE: CD Player Operating Instructions • The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Loading position before the CD player will operate. To insert disc into the player, follow the instructions • The CD Player is part of the radio for the Media Center shown: 200 (Sales Code RAE).
  • Page 354: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control With Uconnect Voice Command - If Equipped

    352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL iPod /USB/MP3 CONTROL WITH Uconnect VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be plugged into the USB port. iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod and iPhone devices.
  • Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 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 356: Using This Feature

    354 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 357: List Or Browse Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 • 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 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • In Browse mode, the radio PRESET buttons are used • Browse button: The Browse button will display the as shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod or top level menu of the iPod or external USB device. external USB device.
  • Page 359: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons CAUTION! (Continued) To get into the BTSA mode, press either “AUX” button on • Placing items on the iPod or external USB device, the radio or press the VR button and say “Bluetooth or connections to the iPod or external USB device Streaming Audio”.
  • Page 360: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the Uconnect phone system to list audio devices. Next Track Use the SEEK UP button, or press the VR button on the radio and say “Next Track” to jump to the next music track on your cellular phone.
  • Page 361: Radio Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 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, 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 362: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance

    360 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 363: Climate Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. This system can be operated through either the Automatic Climate Controls on the instrument panel or through the Uconnect 8.4 system display if equipped.
  • Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the climate controls will not function during Remote Start when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off) control is set to panel or Bi-Level.
  • Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 • ECONOMY MODE NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn denser located in front of the radiator for an accumula- OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor.
  • Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Bi-Level • Front Defrost Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maximum blower and temperature settings for best windshield and side win- NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, there dow defrosting.
  • Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) • You can turn off the heated mirror feature at anytime • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra- by pressing the rear window defroster switch a second sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the time.
  • Page 368: Uconnect 8.4 Climate Controls - If Equipped

    366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect 8.4 Climate Controls — If Equipped Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect 8.4 system Hard-Keys screen. The hard-keys are located below the Uconnect screen, in the center of the instrument panel. Uconnect 8.4 Automatic Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys Automatic Climate Controls —...
  • Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys And NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the Soft-keys) climate controls will not function during Remote Start operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off) 1.
  • Page 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Front Defrost Button CAUTION! Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this fea- Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to ture is ON. Performing this function will cause the ATC the heating elements: to switch into manual mode.
  • Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 NOTE: Pressing this button while in Sync mode will 10. Driver Temperature Control Down Button automatically exit Sync. Provides the driver with independent temperature con- trol. Push the button for cooler temperature settings. 7. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button Provides the passenger with independent temperature NOTE: In Sync mode, this button will also automati- control.
  • Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Modes NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, and warmer air from the floor outlets.
  • Page 373: Climate Control Functions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 13. SYNC NOTE: • If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, Press the Sync soft-key to toggle the Sync feature On/Off. The Sync indicator is illuminated when this feature is select Defrost mode and increase blower speed. enabled.
  • Page 374: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)

    372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may 2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the lead to excessive window fogging. On systems with system to maintain by adjusting the driver and passenger Manual Climate Controls, the Recirculation mode is not temperature hard or soft control buttons (6, 7, 10, 11).
  • Page 375: Operating Tips

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 • The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric The operator can also select the direction of the airflow units by selecting the US/M customer-programmable by selecting one of the available mode settings. A/C feature.
  • Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Winter Operation NOTE: • Recirculate without A/C should not be used for long Use of the air Recirculation mode during Winter months is not recommended because it may cause window fogging. periods, as fogging may occur. •...
  • Page 377: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ After Starting ..... . . 383 Starting Procedures ....379 ▫...
  • Page 378 376 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission Parking Brake ......412 (1.4L Turbo Engine Only — Ddct) ..389 Power Steering .
  • Page 379 STARTING AND OPERATING 377 ▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..431 ▫ Tread Wear Indicators ....442 ▫...
  • Page 380 378 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ....458 Trailer Towing ......467 ▫...
  • Page 381: Starting Procedures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 379 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. in a location accessible to children, and do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go WARNING! in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
  • Page 382: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped

    380 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the key will not turn and the steering wheel is Normal Starting locked, rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button pressure on the locking mechanism and then turn the key.
  • Page 383 STARTING AND OPERATING 381 2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position. Keyless Enter-N-Go Functions – With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL 3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/ Position) STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle The Keyless Enter-N-Go feature operates similar to an...
  • Page 384: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -30°F Or 34°C)

    382 STARTING AND OPERATING • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time 3. If the engine fails to start within 25 seconds, turn the to return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC ignition switch to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait displays “IGNITION MODE OFF”).
  • Page 385: After Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 383 on the type of driving and the amount of cargo, the pump WARNING! will run for up to 10 minutes after the engine has been shut off to circulate coolant through the turbocharger. Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the Although the pump is rubber-mounted for quiet opera- throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start tion, it is normal to hear it running during this time.
  • Page 386: Manual Transmission - If Equipped

    384 STARTING AND OPERATING MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED Shifting Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you WARNING! release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator pedal. You or others could be injured if you leave the You should always use first gear when starting from a vehicle unattended without having the parking standing position.
  • Page 387: Downshifting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 385 Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H) WARNING! Speeds 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a gine slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their 1.4L, Accel.
  • Page 388: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped

    386 STARTING AND OPERATING Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! CAUTION! Failure to follow the maximum recommended down- Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- shifting speeds may cause the engine to overspeed ing precautions are not observed: •...
  • Page 389 STARTING AND OPERATING 387 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is idle speed.
  • Page 390: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    388 STARTING AND OPERATING position. The key fob can only be removed from the WARNING! (Continued) ignition when the ignition is in the OFF position and the • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with shift lever is locked in PARK. access to an unlocked vehicle.
  • Page 391: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (1.4L Turbo Engine Only - Ddct)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 389 Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (1.4L Turbo This transmission is programmed to prevent shifting Engine Only — DDCT) from REVERSE to DRIVE or DRIVE to REVERSE, if The shift lever position display (located in the instrument vehicle speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h). This safety cluster) indicates the transmission gear range.
  • Page 392: Gear Ranges

    390 STARTING AND OPERATING PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range.
  • Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than the parking brake. Always apply the parking idle speed.
  • Page 394 392 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
  • Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever CAUTION! will not move out of PARK. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you REVERSE must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi- This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
  • Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission ignition to coast down a hill.
  • Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 • At low speeds you may hear mechanical noises similar When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as to a manual transmission as the transmission changes when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi- gears. These noises are normal and will not damage tions, in hilly terrain, or traveling into strong head winds, the transmission.
  • Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING Instrument Cluster Messages Messages will be displayed in the instrument cluster to alert the driver when certain unusual conditions occur. These messages are described below. MESSAGE DESCRIPTION GEAR NOT AVAILABLE In AutoStick mode, the gear selected by the driver is not available due to a fault condition.
  • Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 MESSAGE DESCRIPTION lever remains in gear. Shift into NEUTRAL and then back into gear for continued driving. If the transmission will not re-engage, see your authorized dealer. AUTOSTICK NOT AVAILABLE AutoStick mode is unavailable due to a shift lever fault. See your authorized dealer for diagnosis and service.
  • Page 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING MESSAGE DESCRIPTION TRANS. HOT STOP SAFELY SHIFT TO P The transmission driving clutch has overheated. Pull over and shift the transmission into PARK and allow the vehicle to cool until “TRANS. COOL READY TO DRIVE” is dis- played.
  • Page 401: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (2.0L And 2.4L Engine Only - 6F24)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 399 In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the service is required. following steps: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (2.0L And 1.
  • Page 402: Gear Ranges

    400 STARTING AND OPERATING Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when This is especially important when the engine is cold.
  • Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than the parking brake. Always apply the parking idle speed.
  • Page 404 402 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
  • Page 405 STARTING AND OPERATING 403 • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever CAUTION! will not move out of PARK. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you REVERSE must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi- This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
  • Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission ignition to coast down a hill.
  • Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operating in fourth gear regardless of which forward gear is limits, the transmission controller will modify the trans- selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue mission shift schedule and expand the range of torque to operate.
  • Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING • vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your • the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator. earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could Torque Converter Clutch recur.
  • Page 409: Autostick

    STARTING AND OPERATING 407 AUTOSTICK rearward (+) or forward (-), unless an engine lugging or AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature overspeed condition would result. It will remain in the providing manual shift control, giving you more control selected gear until another upshift or downshift is cho- of the vehicle.
  • Page 410: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    408 STARTING AND OPERATING • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick is en- WARNING! gaged. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their AutoStick is engaged.
  • Page 411: Traction

    STARTING AND OPERATING 409 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. WARNING! 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. become visible. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the 4.
  • Page 412: Flowing/Rising Water

    410 STARTING AND OPERATING Flowing/Rising Water CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water WARNING! before driving through it. Never drive through Do not drive on or across a road or path where water standing water that is deeper than the bottom of is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
  • Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 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 414: Parking Brake

    412 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE The parking brake lever is located in the center console. Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave an possible.
  • Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front WARNING! (Continued) wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is from the curb on an uphill grade. For vehicles equipped dangerous for a number of reasons.
  • Page 416: Power Steering

    414 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING WARNING! (Continued) The electric power steering system will give you good • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or in tight spaces.
  • Page 417: Electronic Brake Control System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 415 If the Steering icon is displayed and the “SERVICE Control System (TCS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), POWER STEERING” message is displayed the EVIC Trailer Sway Control (TCS), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Brake screen, this indicates the vehicle needs to be taken to the Lock Differential (BLD), and Electronic Stability Control dealer for potential service.
  • Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING ABS is activated during braking under certain road or WARNING! stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in- • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip- clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose debris, or panic stops. ment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output You also may experience the following when the brake radio transmitting equipment.
  • Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) The “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” moni- • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- tors the ABS. The light will turn on when the ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase ignition switch is turned to the ON position braking or steering efficiency beyond that af- and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
  • Page 420: Brake Assist System (Bas)

    418 STARTING AND OPERATING If both the “Brake System Warning Light” and the “ABS WARNING! Warning Light” remain on, the ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not functioning. The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics Immediate repair to the ABS system is required.
  • Page 421: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 419 the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driving maneuvers. It cannot prevent wheel lift due to driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the system other factors, such as road conditions, leaving the road- will apply the brake of the spinning wheel.
  • Page 422: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)

    420 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control (TSC) WARNING! (Continued) TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- • If TSC activates while towing a trailer, stop the sively swaying trailer. TSC activates automatically once vehicle at the nearest safe location and adjust the the excessively swaying trailer is recognized.
  • Page 423 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 Hill Start Assist Disable Procedure 8. Turn steering wheel 200 degrees counter clockwise, just over half a turn from center position. Press the ESC NOTE: Vehicle roll back mitigation will not be present off button 4 times. with this feature disabled.
  • Page 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING • Vehicle must be on a 2–7% approximate grade (de- Towing With HSA pending on equipped transmission). HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade when pulling a trailer. • Gear selection matches vehicle direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear;...
  • Page 425: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 423 ESC reduces engine torque and applies brake pressure to WARNING! (Continued) select individual wheels to mitigate vehicle under-steer • HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the and vehicle over-steer. The system uses engine torque parking brake fully when leaving your vehicle.
  • Page 426 424 STARTING AND OPERATING position. It should go out with the engine running. The WARNING! “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will flash • The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- to indicate the system is actively correcting an undesir- able vehicle condition. This includes Yaw control, traction vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the control, and trailer sway control.
  • Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 NOTE: Full On • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo- the vehicle is started the system will be in this mode. This mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
  • Page 428 426 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When driving with snow chains, or when start- WARNING! ing off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable • When in Partial Off mode, the TCS functionality to allow more wheel spin when starting off in snow, mud, sand, gravel, or when using tire chains.
  • Page 429: Tire Safety Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 427 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
  • Page 430 428 STARTING AND OPERATING • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded ample: T145/80D18 103M.
  • Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
  • Page 432: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    430 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 433: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    STARTING AND OPERATING 431 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 434: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    432 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 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 3) tire size designed for your vehicle vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires.
  • Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations...
  • Page 437 STARTING AND OPERATING 435...
  • Page 438: Tires - General Information

    436 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 439: Tire Inflation Pressures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 437 Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the left • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- side “B” Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side door. hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure the right or left.
  • Page 440: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

    438 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 441: Radial Ply Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 439 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 442: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped

    440 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 443: Full Size Spare - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 441 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 444: Tire Spinning

    442 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In WARNING! Emergencies” for further information. Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- WARNING! stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
  • Page 445: Life Of Tire

    STARTING AND OPERATING 443 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 446: Replacement Tires

    444 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Tires It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for affect your vehicle’s handling.
  • Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
  • Page 448: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)

    446 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) CAUTION! Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the against damage. following precautions: • Because of restricted traction device clearance be- •...
  • Page 449: Snow Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 447 If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and CAUTION! (Continued) type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only • Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave- in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the ment.
  • Page 450: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    448 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern different loads and perform different steering, driving, does not apply to some directional tires that must not be and braking functions.
  • Page 451: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 449 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- limit for any reason, including low temperature effects, or mended cold placard pressure.
  • Page 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
  • Page 453: Base System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 451 NOTE: Base System • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care This is the TPMS warning indicator located in the and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure instrument cluster. or condition. The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim •...
  • Page 454 452 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings Service TPMS Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on nate in the instrument cluster, a “Inflate Tire to XX” and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid when a message will be displayed for a minimum of five sec- system fault is detected.
  • Page 455 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. and then remain on solid and a “SERVICE TPM SYS- TEM” message will be displayed for a minimum of 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. 5 seconds. NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare 4.
  • Page 456: Premium System - If Equipped

    454 STARTING AND OPERATING Premium System – If Equipped Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev- nate in the instrument cluster and an audible chime will els.
  • Page 457 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 the graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop Light will no longer flash, the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM flashing or return to their normal color, and the Tire message will not be present, and a pressure value will be Pressure Monitoring Light will extinguish once the up- displayed instead of dashes.
  • Page 458 456 STARTING AND OPERATING fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is XX” message and the graphic with the low tire pressure detected. In this case, the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” flashing or in a different color will be displayed. message is then followed with a graphic display with 3.
  • Page 459: General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 457 Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF, as long FUEL REQUIREMENTS as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning 1.4L Turbo Engine limit in any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may This engine is designed to meet all emis- need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph sion regulations and provide satisfactory (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this...
  • Page 460: Reformulated Gasoline

    458 STARTING AND OPERATING Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to Reformulated Gasoline your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.”...
  • Page 461: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

    STARTING AND OPERATING 459 If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 CAUTION! fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- • operate in a lean mode line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these •...
  • Page 462: Mmt In Gasoline

    460 STARTING AND OPERATING MMT In Gasoline Materials Added To Fuel MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is All gasoline sold in the United States is required to blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional blended with MMT provides no performance advantage detergents or other additives is not needed under normal beyond gasoline of the same octane number without...
  • Page 463: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition WARNING! malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune monoxide poisoning:...
  • Page 464: Adding Fuel

    462 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located on the WARNING! (Continued) driver’s side door trim). • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper 2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel filler maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected cap.
  • Page 465 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 CAUTION! WARNING! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near system could result from using an improper fuel the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the cap (gas cap).
  • Page 466: Vehicle Loading

    464 STARTING AND OPERATING • Tighten the gas cap about one-quarter turn until you hear one click. This is an indication that the cap is properly tightened. • If the gas cap is not tighten properly, the MIL will come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled.
  • Page 467: Vehicle Certification Label

    STARTING AND OPERATING 465 Vehicle Certification Label Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label attached to The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. the driver’s door. This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the The label contains the following information: GVWR.
  • Page 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING Curb Weight Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight shorten useful service life. Heavier suspension compo- of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full nents do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s GVWR.
  • Page 469: Trailer Towing

    STARTING AND OPERATING 467 TRAILER TOWING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle In this section, you will find safety tips and information Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do further information.
  • Page 470 468 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Frontal Area The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles maximum width of the front of a trailer.
  • Page 471: Trailer Hitch Classification

    STARTING AND OPERATING 469 Weight-Distributing Hitch correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. A weight-distributing hitch system works by applying le- Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer verage through spring (load) bars. They are typically used Weight Ratings) chart for the Maximum GTW towable for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to the for your given drivetrain.
  • Page 472: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    470 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. 1.4L Turbo Engine Trailer towing is not recommended. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max.
  • Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information Placard”...
  • Page 474: Towing Requirements

    472 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements WARNING! To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- train components, the following guidelines are recom- Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these mended: guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: CAUTION! •...
  • Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your 2. GTW vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to 3. GAWR the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and (this requirement may limit the ability to always allow enough slack for turning corners.
  • Page 476 474 STARTING AND OPERATING − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage − An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General required when towing a trailer with electronically Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the actuated brakes.
  • Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring WARNING! Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety.
  • Page 478 476 STARTING AND OPERATING Four-Pin Connector Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 —...
  • Page 479: Towing Tips

    STARTING AND OPERATING 477 Towing Tips trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation, Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping then change the transmission fluid and filter as specified and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
  • Page 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- − Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. heating, take the following actions: − When using the speed control, if you experience speed −...
  • Page 481: Recreational Towing

    STARTING AND OPERATING 479 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Flat Tow None NOT ALLOWED • Transmission in NEUTRAL Front NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED...
  • Page 483: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation . . . 496 Hazard Warning Flashers ....483 ▫ TIREFIT Usage Precautions ... . . 497 If Your Engine Overheats .
  • Page 484 482 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Automatic Transmission ....513 ▫ All Transmissions ....514 ▫...
  • Page 485: Hazard Warning Flashers

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 483 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the center of the instrument panel. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
  • Page 486: Jacking And Tire Changing

    484 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 487: Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 485 Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage WARNING! (Continued) The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The cover in the trunk. Follow these steps to access the jack vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
  • Page 488: Preparations For Jacking

    486 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the fastener securing the jack and spare tire. 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 489: Jacking And Changing A Tire

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 487 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 490 488 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 491 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 489 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and wheel bolt wrench. 2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the wheel bolts, use the wheel bolt wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle. 3.
  • Page 492 490 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 wheel bolts and tire. 7.
  • Page 493 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 491 • Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limited-Use Spare” under “Tires—General Information” in “Start- ing and Operating” for additional warnings, cautions, and information about the spare tire, its use, and operation. 8. Install the wheel bolts with the threaded end of the wheel bolt toward the wheel.
  • Page 494: Road Tire Installation

    492 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 10. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the WARNING! wrench while at the end of the handle for increased • A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until each wheel bolt has been tightened twice.
  • Page 495 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 493 3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, snapping the cover over the two wheel bolts. Do not use a hammer or excessive force to install the cover. 4.
  • Page 496 494 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the Vehicles Without Wheel Covers wrench while at the end of the handle for increased 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until each wheel bolt has been tightened twice.
  • Page 497: Tirefit Kit - If Equipped

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 495 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED handle counterclockwise. Small punctures up to 1/4 in (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or 4.
  • Page 498: Tirefit Kit Components And Operation

    496 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation 5. Mode Select Knob 6. Sealant Hose (Clear) 7. Air Pump Hose (Black) 8. Power Plug Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Your TIREFIT kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode.
  • Page 499: Tirefit Usage Precautions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 497 Selecting Sealant Mode TIREFIT Usage Precautions Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to this • Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant position to inject the TIREFIT Sealant Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the and to inflate the tire.
  • Page 500 498 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem WARNING! on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the TIREFIT kit. vehicle closest to traffic.
  • Page 501 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 499 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to − If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the wheel. come in contact with hair, eyes, or clothing. TIRE- •...
  • Page 502: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit

    500 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT (B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT: (A) Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT: 1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Sealant Mode position. 1. Pull over to a safe location and turn on the vehicle’s Hazard Warning flashers.
  • Page 503 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 501 (C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – Tire: 10 seconds through the Sealant Hose (6): • Always start the engine before turning ON the TIRE- 1.
  • Page 504 502 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) the pump is operating, air will dispense from the Air pressure within 15 minutes: Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6).
  • Page 505 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 503 CAUTION! WARNING! • The metal end fitting from Power Plug (8) may get TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the hot after use, so it should be handled carefully. tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using •...
  • Page 506 504 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and 2. Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem, screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 stem.
  • Page 507: Jump-Starting Procedures

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 505 2. Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES recessed area under the sealant bottle. If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in 3.
  • Page 508: Preparations For Jump-Start

    506 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Preparations For Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly.
  • Page 509: Jump-Starting Procedure

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 507 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 510 508 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 511: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 509 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. If your manual transmission vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking 9.
  • Page 512 510 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be- Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission or clutch overheating and failure. Al- tween DRIVE (automatic transmission) or 1st Gear low the engine to idle with the shift lever in NEU- (manual transmission) and REVERSE, do not spin TRAL for at least one minute after every five rocking-...
  • Page 513: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 511 3. Remove the rubber storage tray liner from the center WARNING! console, then lift up the front of the shift lever/PRNDL bezel, carefully disengage the bezel from the shift lever Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- housing, and slide it up to the top of the shift lever.
  • Page 514 512 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into the access slot at the front of the shift lever assembly, and push and hold the white override release lever down. Shift Lever 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. 8.
  • Page 515: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 513 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE NOTE: This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. AUTOMATIC MANUAL Towing Condition WheelsOFF The Ground TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Trans in NEUTRAL Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED...
  • Page 516 514 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Manual Transmission If the key fob is unavailable, or the battery is discharged, see “Shift Lever Override” in “What To Do In Emergen- • Manual transmission vehicles can be flat towed (all cies” for instructions on shifting the automatic transmis- four wheels on the ground) with the transmission in sion out of PARK for towing.
  • Page 517: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — 1.4L Turbo ..517 Maintenance Procedures ....523 ▫ Engine Oil ......524 Engine Compartment —...
  • Page 518 516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Exhaust System ..... 534 Replacement Bulbs ....556 ▫...
  • Page 519: Engine Compartment - 1.4L Turbo

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Power Distribution Center 2 — Engine Oil Level Indicator 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 7 — Battery 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 —...
  • Page 520: Engine Compartment - 2.0L

    518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Battery 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Level Indicator 4 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 8 —...
  • Page 521: Engine Compartment - 2.4L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Battery 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Level Indicator 4 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 8 —...
  • Page 522: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    520 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 523: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 persists, the message will appear the next time the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- turn on the MIL.
  • Page 524: Replacement Parts

    522 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 525: Dealer Service

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523 DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
  • Page 526: Engine Oil

    524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level CAUTION! (Continued) before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will that protect the performance and durability of give you an incorrect reading.
  • Page 527 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 525 Engine Oil Selection – 1.4L Turbo Engine CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection for all engines under all types of operating conditions, the Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer- will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil tified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material pressure and an increase in oil temperature.
  • Page 528 526 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 1.4L Turbo If 0W-20 engine oil is not available, SAE 5W-20 API Engine Certified may be used as a temporary suitable alterna- SAE 5W-40 synthetic engine oil is recommended for all tive.
  • Page 529: Engine Oil Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527 station, or governmental agency for advice on how and WARNING! where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air Engine Oil Filter cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter...
  • Page 530: Maintenance-Free Battery

    528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use tenance required.
  • Page 531: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529 Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • It is essential when replacing the cables on the should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should battery that the positive cable is attached to the include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance positive post and the negative cable is attached to...
  • Page 532 530 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning tioning system.
  • Page 533 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 531 The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet on the 2. Disengage the retaining tab that secures the filter lower right of center console. Perform the following cover to the HVAC housing, and remove the cover. procedure to replace the filter: 1.
  • Page 534: Body Lubrication

    532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of CAUTION! the housing. Take note of the air filter position indicators. The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure to properly install the filter will result in the need to replace it more often.
  • Page 535: Windshield Wiper Blades

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 533 wear. Prior to the application of any lubricant, the parts mild, nonabrasive cleaner or use the washer solvent. This concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and will remove accumulations of salt, waxes or road film grit;...
  • Page 536: Adding Washer Fluid

    534 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Washer Fluid Exhaust System The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into compartment, and the fluid level should be checked at the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust regular intervals.
  • Page 537 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 535 WARNING! CAUTION! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con- and can eventually poison you.
  • Page 538 536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage.
  • Page 539: Cooling System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 537 Cooling System rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti- WARNING! freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently •...
  • Page 540 538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use addi- specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- tional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine may not be compatible with the radiator engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
  • Page 541 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 539 Please review these recommendations for using Organic Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze). tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated.
  • Page 542 540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children do not store ethylene glycol-based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
  • Page 543 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 541 • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are Points To Remember required, the cooling system should be pressure tested NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ for leaks. kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming •...
  • Page 544: Brake System

    542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Brake System Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before In order to assure brake system performance, all brake removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the system components should be inspected periodically. fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
  • Page 545 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543 Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- WARNING! (Continued) fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main- • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or taining Your Vehicle” for further information. moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container.
  • Page 546: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped

    544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission – If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) The automatic transmission and differential assembly are • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- contained within a single housing. nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could The fluid level in the automatic transmission should be be damaged, causing partial or complete brake checked whenever the vehicle is serviced.
  • Page 547 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 545 CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- in transmission shift quality. Using a transmission nents.
  • Page 548: Manual Transmission - If Equipped

    546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance Frequency Of Fluid Change intervals. Also, if the fluid becomes contaminated (with Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at water, etc.) or the transmission is repaired, the fluid the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of should be changed.
  • Page 549 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 547 hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will Washing have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under- • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- body protection. hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or a mild The following maintenance recommendations will enable car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion...
  • Page 550 548 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, CAUTION! touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials considered the responsibility of the owner. such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will •...
  • Page 551 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549 Wheel And Wheel Trim Care Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly ner: with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
  • Page 552 550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Care WARNING! Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean vinyl closed areas, they may cause respiratory harm.
  • Page 553 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 551 Glass Surfaces Instrument Panel Bezels All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis CAUTION! with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or any commercial household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- cleaner.
  • Page 554: Fuses

    552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Maintenance Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with chemical Fuse Fuse solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. — 10 Amp PAM, Rear Camera, Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. LBSS, RBSS, Com- pass If the seat belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or...
  • Page 555: Underhood Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 553 Underhood Fuses Cavity Cartridge Mini Description The Integrated Power Module is located on the right side Fuse Fuse of the engine compartment, behind the battery. — 10 Amp Diagnostic Port — 10 Amp UGDO, EOM — 20 Amp Sunroof Yellow...
  • Page 556 554 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description 60 Amp — Direct Battery — 10 Amp Blue Feed #2 To BCM 30 Amp — Output For Starter — 20 Amp ECM, EPS, Backup Green Relay #1 Yellow...
  • Page 557 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555 Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description — 30 Amp 40 Amp — HVAC Blower Mo- Green Orange — 20 Amp Fuel Pump — 20 Amp Cigar Lighter Yellow Yellow — 10 Amp —...
  • Page 558: Vehicle Storage

    556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your Interior Lights Bulb Type battery. Dome Lamp......W5W Overhead Console Lamp .
  • Page 559: Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 557 BULB REPLACEMENT WARNING! Headlamps A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of Halogen Headlamps HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned Can be serviced by removing the cap from the backside ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electro- of the headlamp.
  • Page 560: Backup Lamps

    558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Backup Lamps 3. Twist the bulb socket one quarter turn counter clock- wise to remove. 1. Open trunk. 2. Remove trim cover. 4. Replace bulb.
  • Page 561: License Lamp

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 559 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 5. Twist the bulb socket one quarter turn clockwise to install. 6. Install trim cover. 1 — License Lamp Bulb License Lamp 2 — Socket 1.
  • Page 562: Fluid Capacities

    560 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (1.4L Aero Model Only) 13.2 Gallons 50 Liters Fuel (All Others) 15.8 Gallons 59.8 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 1.4L Turbo Engine (SAE 5W-40 Synthetic, API Certified) 4 Quarts 3.8 Liters 2.0L Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters...
  • Page 563: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 561 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) meet- ing the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Engine Oil –...
  • Page 564: Chassis

    562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission (1.4L Turbo We recommend you use MOPAR C635 DDCT/MTX Transmission Fluid Engine) – If Equipped Automatic Transmission (2.0L And We recommend you use SK Energy ATF SP-4 Transmission Fluid 2.4L Engine) –...
  • Page 565 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart ....566 Maintenance Schedule ....564 ▫...
  • Page 566 564 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change • Check engine oil level. indicator system. The oil change indicator system will • Check windshield washer fluid level. remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
  • Page 567 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 565 At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: • Change engine oil and filter. • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
  • Page 568: Maintenance Chart

    566 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage Or Time Passed 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 (Whichever Comes First) Or Years: Or Kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 112,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,000 224,000 240,000 Additional Inspections Inspect CV joint boots.
  • Page 569 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 567 Mileage Or Time Passed 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 (Whichever Comes First) Or Years: Or Kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 112,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,000 224,000 240,000 Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
  • Page 570 568 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage Or Time Passed 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 (Whichever Comes First) Or Years: Or Kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 112,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,000 224,000 240,000 Change the automatic trans- mission fluid and filter (2.0L, 2.4L engines only) if you fre-...
  • Page 571 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 569 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 573: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......573 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
  • Page 574 572 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 579 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......579 ▫...
  • Page 575: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 573 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 576: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center

    574 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 423–6343 •...
  • Page 577: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 575 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 578: Warranty Information

    576 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 579: In Canada

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 577 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department immedi- campaign.
  • Page 580 578 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the information that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles.
  • Page 581 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 579 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 582 580 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 583 INDEX...
  • Page 584 582 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....415 Alarm (Security Alarm) ....21 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
  • Page 585 INDEX 583 Automatic Door Locks ..... 34 Brake Control System, Electronic ... . . 415 Automatic Headlights .
  • Page 586 584 INDEX Caps, Filler Cleaning Fuel ......462 Wheels ......549 Oil (Engine) .
  • Page 587 INDEX 585 Cooling System ......537 Defroster, Rear Window ....275 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .
  • Page 588 586 INDEX Electric Rear Window Defrost ....275 Jump Starting ..... . . 505 Electric Remote Mirrors .
  • Page 589 INDEX 587 Temperature Gauge ....286 Flashers Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..78 Hazard Warning .
  • Page 590 588 INDEX Clean Air ......458 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ....462,520 Conserving .
  • Page 591 INDEX 589 Hazard Heater, Engine Block ..... 383 Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 217 Standing Water .
  • Page 592 590 INDEX Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ... . . 551 Knee Bolster ......60 Interior Appearance Care .
  • Page 593 INDEX 591 Bulb Replacement ....557 Lights On Reminder ....214 Daytime Running .
  • Page 594 592 INDEX Loading Vehicle ..... . 464,466 Manual Transmission ....384,546 Capacities .
  • Page 595 INDEX 593 Mode Change Interval ..... 525 Fuel Saver ......320 Checking .
  • Page 596 594 INDEX Passing Light ......217 Radial Ply Tires ......439 Pets .
  • Page 597 INDEX 595 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ..358 Safety Tips ......94 Remote Starting System .
  • Page 598 596 INDEX Heated ......202 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ....55 Rear Folding .
  • Page 599 INDEX 597 Starting Procedures ..... . 379 Tachometer ......284 Steering Telescoping Steering Column .
  • Page 600 598 INDEX Changing ..... . . 484,487 Spinning ......442 Compact Spare .
  • Page 601 INDEX 599 Trailer Towing Guide ..... 470 Trip Odometer ......292 Trailer Weight .
  • Page 602 600 INDEX Vehicle Storage ..... . . 374,556 Water Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..21 Driving Through .
  • Page 603 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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