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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or optional name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ....8 ROLLOVER WARNING .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision sion, and transfer case shifting.
Page 7: Rollover Warning
INTRODUCTION 5 This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- ROLLOVER WARNING tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many customer-oriented documents.
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire.
Page 9 INTRODUCTION 7...
Page 10: Warnings And Cautions
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle. Save This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identifi- ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily cation number and optional equipment.
Page 11: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 13: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .14 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED ......21 ▫...
Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....27 WINDOWS ......43 ▫...
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Energy Management Feature ....63 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....83 ▫...
Page 16: A Word About Your Keys
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition switch.
Page 17: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
Page 18: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 19 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if CAUTION! (Continued) equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up • Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either: to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the •...
Page 20: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder WARNING! (Continued) Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, in a location accessible to children, and do not sounds a signal to remind you to remove the Key Fob.
Page 21: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 SENTRY KEY® the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions will The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system prevents unauthor- result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
Page 22: Replacement Keys
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE All of the Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle have Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is been programmed to the vehicle electronics. required for authorized dealer replacement of Key Fobs. Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- Replacement Keys rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a...
Page 23: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • This device must accept any interference that may be NOTE: The Panic and Security alarms are quite differ- received, including interference that may cause unde- ent. Please take a moment to activate the Panic and the sired operation.
Page 24: To Disarm The System
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, To Disarm The System make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF . The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, the following methods: make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF and the •...
Page 25: Tamper Alert
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, • The driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 26: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
Page 27: To Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” under “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. Remote Unlock Sequence This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
Page 28: To Lock The Doors
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Approach To Lock The Doors This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. ter to lock all doors.
Page 29: Using The Panic Alarm
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Using The Panic Alarm Programming Additional Transmitters To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least performed at an authorized dealer.
Page 30: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 11
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade latch at the top of the RKE transmitter sideways with screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves your thumb and then pull the key out with your other of the RKE transmitter apart.
Page 31: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: •...
Page 32: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal NOTE: distance, check for these two conditions: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic 1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 • Ignition key removed from ignition switch WARNING! (Continued) • Battery at an acceptable charge level Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious in- jury or death when inhaled. • RKE PANIC button not pressed •...
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Aborted — Liftgate Ajar NOTE: • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low • If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds. •...
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The NOTE: Vehicle • For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter-N- Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or Go™ feature, the ignition switch must be in the allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
Page 36: Door Locks
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE vented seat feature will automatically turn on when the inside door handle to the first detent. To unlock the rear remote start is activated. These features will stay on doors, pull the door lock knob on the door trim panel through the duration of remote start or until the ignition upward.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is • For personal security and safety in the event of an dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 38: Power Door Locks
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks If you press the door lock switch while the Key Fob is in the ignition switch and the driver’s door is open, the The power door lock switch is located on each front door doors will not lock.
Page 39: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Child-Protection Door Lock system.
Page 40: Keyless Enter-N-Go
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go™.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 • If a Passive Entry door handle has not been used for To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: approximately 72 hours, the Passive Entry feature for With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft the handle may time out.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driver’s Transmitter In Vehicle front door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a Door 1st Press”...
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 To Enter The Liftgate With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the button on the right side of the chrome accent bar, which is located on the liftgate below the liftgate glass to lock or unlock the vehicle.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in EVIC, all doors will unlock when you push the button on the liftgate. If Unlock Driver Door 1st press is programmed in EVIC, the liftgate will unlock when you press the button on the liftgate.
Page 45: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking. • The Passive Entry system will not operate if the RKE transmitter battery is dead.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window The power window switches remain active for up to controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. the ON/RUN or ACCESSORY position.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 To stop the window from going all the way up during the Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly. To close the window part way, lift the window switch to the first detent and release when you want the window to stop.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the window runs into any obstacle during Resetting The Auto Up Feature Auto Up it will reverse direction and then go back down. Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to probably needs to be reset.
Page 49: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
Page 50: Liftgate
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LIFTGATE WARNING! To open the liftgate, pull up on the handle and lift. Manually Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous unlocking the vehicle doors with the plunger or a key in the exhaust gases into your vehicle.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Also, the power liftgate may be closed by pressing the NOTE: liftgate switch located on the left rear trim, near the • In the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an liftgate opening.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgate NOTE: is opening, the liftgate motor will disengage to allow • If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is manual operation. closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically •...
Page 53: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 • If your liftgate is power closing and you put the vehicle OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS in gear, the liftgate will continue to power close. How- Some of the most important safety features in your ever, vehicle movement may result in a detection of an vehicle are the restraint systems: obstruction.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Knee bolsters for front seat occupants If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold enhance occupant protection by managing occupant infant and child restraint systems.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child WARNING! seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint. Infants in rear facing child restraints should never ride (Refer to “Child Restraints”) in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger Ad-...
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 57: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of WARNING! (Continued) ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the • Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) and/or Seat-Mounted be belted at all times.
Page 58: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in belts are designed to go around the large bones of these areas are more likely to be seriously injured your body.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Latch Plate Latch Plate to Buckle 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will you from injury during a collision. You are more not protect you properly.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdo- men.
Page 62: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- anchor point.
Page 63: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing the release button. To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into position.
Page 64: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Restraints” section. The chart below defines the type of Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably feature for each seating position. wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR.
Page 65: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor the entire belt is extracted.
Page 66: Seat Belt Pretensioners
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Pretensioners Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) The seat belts for both front seating positions are These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts. NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may not deploy in the event of a front or side impact.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half.
Page 70: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®) BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger BeltAlert®) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active whenever the ignition is on.
Page 71: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 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 72: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat- design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced inflation based on several factors, including the severity protection for an occupant during a side impact.
Page 74: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Steering Wheel and Column Advanced Front Air Bag Features • Instrument Panel The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides output • Knee Impact Bolster appropriate to the severity and type of collision as deter- mined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which •...
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually. You may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air bags may no longer be functional.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) SABIC air bags may offer side-impact and vehicle roll- over protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side-impact head injuries.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, WARNING! (Continued) but they will open during air bag deployment. • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects •...
Page 78: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Always sit upright as possible with your back against the Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the appro- Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) priate sized child restraint, infant restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of frontal collisions, including some that may produce sub- the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the stantial vehicle damage —...
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is Inflator Units noted that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos- The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag tics also record the nature of the malfunction.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the you if you are not seated properly, or if items are vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE where the SABIC inflates. This especially applies to event the ORC will determine whether to have the children. The SABIC is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- when it is inflated.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye the air bag system.
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
Page 85: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Air Bag Warning Light Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly check You will want to have the air bags ready to the fuse block for blown fuses.
Page 86: Child Restraints
84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the •...
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 There are different sizes and types of restraints for WARNING! children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a seat Owner’s Manual to make sure you have the correct projectile inside the vehicle.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Toddlers younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear...
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until air bag.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height • Improper installation can lead to failure of an allowed by the child seat. infant or child restraint.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Children Too Large For Booster Seats 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their stomach? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend 5.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – LATCH – Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only Restraint...
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Captains Chairs Second Row 60/40 Second Row Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system weight + weight of the child until the combined weight of the restraint) for using the LATCH child and the child restraint is 65 lbs anchorage system to attach the (29.5 kg).
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can two child restraints be attached Never “share” a LATCH anchorage using a common lower LATCH with two or more child restraints. If anchorage? the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchor- ages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH...
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages. Captains Chair LATCH Anchorages Locating The LATCH Anchorages In addition, there are tether strap anchorages Pulling Down The Carpet Floor behind each rear seating position located on...
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage.
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Center Seat LATCH — Second Row 60/40 Vehicles With A Center Arm Rest Tether Do not install a child restraint in the center position using For rearward facing infant seats secured in the center seat the LATCH system.
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether Attached 2. Pull down on the tether to unhook it from the plastic seat backing. 3. Raise the armrest and attach the tether hook to the strap located on the front of the arm rest.
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint 5. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See the section “Installing Child 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage”...
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 accidentally lock the seatbelt retractor. Before installing a Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat child restraint using the LATCH system, buckle the seat Belt belt behind the child restraint and out of the child’s reach. The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint equipped with either a Switchable Automatic Locking...
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle Captains Chairs Second Row 60/40 Second Row...
Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child using the seat belt to install a for- restraint) for using the Tether ward facing child restraint, up to the Anchor with the seat belt to attach a...
Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode. 1.
Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by 3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt “click.”...
Page 108 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. Anchorage If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the 1.
Page 109 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback) To Access Top Tether Strap...
Page 110 108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts.
Page 111 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 WARNING! The top tether anchorages are not visible until the gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible cargo tie down hooks, located on the floor behind the seats, to attach a child restraint tether anchor. Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage —...
Page 112: Engine Break-In Recommendations
110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. in the engine or damage may result. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
Page 113: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 Exhaust Gas WARNING! WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon cause serious injury or death. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 114: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after system.
Page 115 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 Floor Mat Safety Information WARNING! (Continued) Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your • Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area of already installed floor mats.
Page 116: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
114 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 117: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory MIRRORS ......122 Seat Only) —...
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Phone Call Features ....144 ▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ... .174 ▫...
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 ▫ Headlight Delay ..... .204 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED ..194 ▫...
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ High/Low Beam Switch....210 ▫ To Set A Desired Speed ....220 ▫...
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 ▫ To Resume Speed .....229 ▫ ParkSense® Display ....251 ▫...
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Courtesy Lights ..... . .262 ▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode ..273 ▫...
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 ▫ Cargo Storage ..... . .293 CUPHOLDERS ......282 ▫...
Page 124: Mirrors
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
Page 125: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 NOTE: This feature is disabled when the vehicle is WARNING! moving in reverse. Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.
Page 126: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If CAUTION! Equipped To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never The drivers outside mirror will automatically adjust for spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. glare from vehicles behind you.
Page 127: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.
Page 128: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE slightly downward from the present position when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE. Outside mirrors will then return to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE position. Each stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt Mirrors in Reverse position.
Page 129: Blind Spot Monitoring
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will be momentarily illuminated in both outside rear view The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- mirrors to let the driver know that the system is opera- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to tional.
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire...
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. BSM Warning Light The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (Side, Rear, Front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary.
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either of less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
Page 134: Rear Cross Path
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are WARNING! traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including reducing the radio volume.
Page 136: Modes Of Operation
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Modes Of Operation Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime Three selectable modes of operation are available in the When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appro- “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal priate side view mirror based on a detected object.
Page 137: Uconnect® Phone - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond with Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is Uconnect® Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- present.
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Phone allows you to transfer calls between WARNING! the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s Any voice commanded system should be used only microphone for private conversation.
Page 139: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Voice Command Button Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect® Actual button location may vary with the ra- Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect® Phone dio. The individual buttons are described in the menu structure.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For each feature explanation in this section, only the To activate the Uconnect® Phone, simply press the compound form of the voice command is given. You button and follow the audible prompts for directions. can also break the commands into parts and say each Uconnect®...
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 • You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a The following are general phone to Uconnect® Phone pairing instructions: priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven mobile •...
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will prompt you to say the number you or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a want to call. name in the phonebook, refer to “Add Names to Your Uconnect®...
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or as soon as the Bluetooth® wireless phone connection is deleted on the Uconnect® Phone. These can only be made to the Uconnect®...
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • 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 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to delete.
Page 146: Phone Call Features
144 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 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone compatible phones in the Currently In Progress market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the only answer an incoming call or ignore it.
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold Three-Way Calling To put a call on hold, press the button until you hear To initiate three-way calling, press the button while a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. To a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as bring the call back from hold, press and hold the but-...
Page 149: Uconnect® Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Redial ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the Uconnect® Phone and • Press the button to begin. transfer of the call to the mobile phone. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete the If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect® Phone is language selection. operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and •...
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • The Uconnect® Phone does slightly lower your chances NOTE: of successfully making a phone call as to that for the • The roadside assistance number dialed is based on the mobile phone directly. country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- 2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14- WARNING!
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Mail Calling button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed by the word “Send”. For example, if required to To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to “Working enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you with Automated Systems”.
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 NOTE: Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF • You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect® Phone network configurations.
Page 154: Advanced Phone Connectivity
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF) You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone When you mute the Uconnect® Phone, you will still be keypad and still use the Uconnect® Phone (while dialing able to hear the conversation coming from the other via the mobile phone keypad, the user must exercise party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 • When prompted, say “List Phones”. from your Uconnect® Phone paired mobile phone to the Uconnect® Phone or vice versa, press the button • The Uconnect® Phone will play the phone names of all and say “Transfer Call”.
Page 156: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The selected phone will be used for the next phone Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® call. If the selected phone is not available, the Phone Uconnect® Phone will return to using the highest Uconnect®...
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 You can either press the Uconnect® Phone button to Voice Command restore the factory setting or repeat the words and • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to phrases when prompted by the Uconnect® Phone. For provide at least ½...
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • low road noise, • Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect® Phone Lo- • smooth road surface, cal) name recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not similar. • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. •...
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, Uconnect® Phone can read or send new messages on • dry weather conditions, and your phone. • operation from the driver’s seat. Read Messages: • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness If you receive a new text message while your phone is to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and connected to Uconnect®...
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Send Messages: 3. Where are you? You can send messages using Uconnect® Phone. To send 4. I need more direction. a new message: 5. L O L • Press the button. 6. Why •...
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 16. Can this wait? Bluetooth® Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 17. Bye for now Uconnect® Phone. When this happens, the connection 18. When can we meet? can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off/on.
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Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) zero call cancel three confirmation prompts four continue five delete dial seven download eight edit nine emergency star (*) English plus (+) erase all pound (#) Espanol add location...
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) help previous home record again language redial list names return to main menu return or main menu list phones select phone select mobile send mute set up...
Page 167: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 General Information VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Command System Operation RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: The Uconnect®...
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pressing the Voice Command button while the WARNING! system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or Any voice commanded system should be used only change commands.
Page 169: Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice Com- Main Menu mand button and say “Help” or “Main Menu”. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the Commands main menu.
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Radio AM • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Disc Mode Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you To switch to Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) mode, say may say the following commands: “Bluetooth Streaming”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Switch to system setup” – “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Change to setup” • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — During the playback you may press the Voice Com- •...
Page 173: Voice Training
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Voice Training SEATS For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Seats are part of the Occupant Restraint System of the nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect® vehicle. Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. WARNING! 1.
Page 174: Power Seats - If Equipped
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with eight-way power driver and front passenger seats. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. There are two switches that control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release when the desired position has been reached. the switch when the desired position is reached. Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down.
Page 176: Passenger's Power Seat - If Equipped
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down CAUTION! The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull Do not place any article under a power seat or impede upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 177: Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward the lumbar support. Pushing upward or downward on Adjustment the switch will raise and lower the position of the Some models may be equipped with a manual front support.
Page 178: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Recline Release the bar once you have reached the desired To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the position.
Page 179: Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death. Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature —...
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System WARNING! — If Equipped” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin Vehicle” for further information. because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, Front Heated Seats spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-...
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes. When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation.
Page 182: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the switch once to select HIGH-level Ventilated Seats — If Equipped heating. Press the switch a second time to select On some models, both the driver and passenger seats are LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third ventilated.
Page 183: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 OFF. When HIGH speed is selected both lights on the WARNING! switch will be illuminated. When LOW speed is selected one light will be illuminated. The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- NOTE: The engine must be running for the ventilated pying a seat.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Active Head Restraint (Normal Position) Active Head Restraint (Tilted)
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose the head restraints require removal, see your autho- cargo.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- ward on the head restraint to lower it. Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision.
Page 188: 60/40 Split Rear Seat
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Folding Third Row Head Restraints 60/40 Split Rear Seat For improved visibility when in reverse, the third row Fold-Flat head restraints can be folded using a switch, located on The second row seats can be folded flat to carry cargo. the instrument panels switch bank.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Easy Access For Third Row Either side of the rear seat can be tumbled forward to allow passengers to easily access the third row seats. 1. Pull upward on the release lever to release the seat. Fold-Flat Second Row Seat Release Lever...
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Tumble the seat forward using the pull strap located behind the seatback. Tumbled Second Row Tumble Strap...
Page 191: Rear Captain Chairs - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Rear Captain Chairs — If Equipped WARNING! Fold-Flat Do not drive the vehicle with the second row seats in The second row seats can be folded flat to carry cargo. the tumbled position. The second row seats are only intended to be tumbled for entry and exit to the third Pull upward on the release lever located on the outboard row seat.
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Easy Access For Third Row Either side of the rear seat can be tumbled forward to allow passengers to easily access the third row seats. 1. Pull upward on the release lever to release the seat. Fold-Flat Second Row Seats Release Lever...
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 2. Tumble the seat forward using the pull strap located WARNING! behind the seatback. Do not drive the vehicle with the second row seats in the tumbled position. The second row seats are only intended to be tumbled for entry and exit to the third row seat.
Page 194: Folding Third Row
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. If your vehicle is equipped with a mini console there is To Raise Rear Seat a stepping pad to allow passengers to easily access the Tumbled the seat rearward and lock it into place. third row seats.
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Release Handles Third Row Folded NOTE: The second row seats must be in their full upright position, or tumbled when folding the third row seats. To raise the seat, pull the seat toward you using the strap located on the back of the seat.
Page 196: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with two RKE trans- WARNING! mitters. One RKE transmitter can be linked to memory position 1 and the other transmitter can be linked to Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into memory position 2.
Page 197: Programming The Memory Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Programming The Memory Feature NOTE: To create a new memory profile, perform the following: Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine).
Page 198: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Within 5 seconds, press and release either of the NOTE: memory buttons (1) or (2). The Electronic Vehicle Infor- • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in mation Center (EVIC) will display which memory posi- PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a tion has been set.
Page 199: Memory Position Recall
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 NOTE: Before programming your RKE transmitters you 3. Once the profile has been recalled, press and release must select the “Remote Linked to Memory” feature the SET (S) button on the memory switch, then press through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and release button (1) or (2) accordingly.
Page 200: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver One Memory Position Recall A delay of one second will occur before another recall can be selected. • To recall the memory settings for driver one using the memory switch , press MEMORY button number 1 on Easy Entry/Exit Seat the memory switch.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 • When you remove the Key Fob from the ignition (or Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy change the ignition to OFF, for vehicles equipped with Entry and Easy Exit position. Keyless Enter-N-Go), the driver seat will move to a NOTE: The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when position 0.3 in (7.7 mm) forward of the rear stop if the...
Page 202: To Open And Close The Hood
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. Safety Latch Location CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.
Page 203: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Page 204: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Automatic Headlights — If Equipped • Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less rotate the headlight switch to the A (AUTO) position.
Page 205: Smartbeam™ - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 running, they will automatically turn on when the wiper SmartBeam™ — If Equipped system is on. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information The SmartBeam™ system provides increased forward Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “Un- lighting at night by automating high beam control derstanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 206: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The Daytime Running Lights (low intensity) come on 1. Enable the Automatic High Beams. Refer to “Elec- whenever the engine is running, and the transmission is tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer- Programmable Features”...
Page 207: Parking Lights And Panel Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “Under- standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Parking Lights And Panel Lights To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise.
Page 208: Interior Lights
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights to its farthest position up until you hear a click. This feature is termed the “Parade” mode and is useful when Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front headlights are required during the day.
Page 209: Lights-On Reminder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Lights-On Reminder NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when Front Map/Reading Lights the driver’s door is opened.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either Courtesy Lights side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top time visibility.
Page 211: Ambient Light
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Ambient Light Multifunction Lever The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- steering column. ity of the floor center console and PRNDL area.
Page 212: Turn Signals
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals Flash-To-Pass Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 213: Windshield Wiper Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 located on the end of the lever. For information on the Windshield Wiper Operation rear wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Features” in Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
Page 214: Intermittent Wiper System
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the “park” position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off, and the blades cannot return to the “park” position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
Page 215: Mist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the cycles, then turn off.
Page 216: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the This feature senses moisture on the windshield and windshield.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 • The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed when ice, or dried salt water is present on the is greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside tem- windshield.
Page 218: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the This feature allows you to tilt the steering column steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To upward or downward.
Page 219: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING To tilt the steering column, move the lever up or down as COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as This feature allows you to tilt the steering column desired.
Page 220: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED Press the switch to turn on the heated steering wheel. The light on the switch The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps will illuminate to indicate the steering warm your hands in cold weather.
Page 221: Electronic Speed Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the WARNING! right side of the steering wheel. • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion, or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the steering wheel heater.
Page 222: To Activate
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Electronic WARNING! (Continued) Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same You could lose control and have an accident.
Page 223: To Resume Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set set, push the SET (-) button. If the button is continually speed memory.
Page 224: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on EQUIPPED moderate hills is normal. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving con- venience provided by cruise control while traveling on On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so highways and major roadways.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) – Cannot take street, traffic, and weather condi- • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience tions into account, and may be limited upon system. It is not a substitute for active driving adverse sight distance conditions.
Page 226: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Cruise Control system has two control modes: WARNING! • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an You should switch off the ACC system: appropriate distance between vehicles. • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, •...
Page 227: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the ve- hicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise Control. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) You can only activate ACC if the vehicle speed is above 18 mph (30 km/h).
Page 228: To Activate
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following conditions: • When in Four-Wheel Drive Low. • When you apply the brakes. • When the parking brake is set. • When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE- VERSE or NEUTRAL.
Page 229: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 WARNING! Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the system off when you are not using it.
Page 230: To Cancel
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will not be controlling the distance be- To Cancel tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle The system will disable ACC without erasing the speed will only be determined by the position of the memory if: accelerator pedal.
Page 231: To Turn Off
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 NOTE: If ACC is resumed or set with the ESC/TCS off, To Turn Off ESC will automatically be re-engaged. The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if: • You push the ON/OFF button. •...
Page 232: To Vary The Speed Setting
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pressing the RES + button once will result in a 1 mph WARNING! (1 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph (1 km/h). The Resume function should only be used if traffic and road conditions permit.
Page 233: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 • The ACC system can only apply a maximum of 25% of the vehicle’s braking capability and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop. • The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill.
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Distance Setting 2 Distance Setting 1 To change the distance setting, press the Distance button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting adjusts between long, medium, and short.
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 • The distance setting is changed. If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set speed. If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on same lane, the EVIC displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indi- ACC Activation).
Page 236: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ACC Systems provides Overtake Aid when passing Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu on the left hand side only. When driving with ACC The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings. The engaged and following a Target vehicle, the system will EVIC is located in the upper part of the instrument provide an additional acceleration based on your current cluster between the speedometer and the tachometer.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Press the MENU button (located on the steering wheel) repeatedly until one of the following displays in the EVIC: Adaptive Cruise Control Off – When ACC is deactivated, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise Control Off.” Adaptive Cruise Control Ready –...
Page 238: Display Warnings And Maintenance
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Driver Override poor visibility, such as in snow or heavy rain. The ACC system may also become temporarily blinded due to • System Off obstructions, such as mud, dirt or ice. In these cases, the •...
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of an obstruction. The sensor is located in the center of the vehicle behind the lower grille. To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor- tant to note the following maintenance items: •...
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor, • Installing a snow plow, front-end protector, an after- including transparent material or aftermarket grilles. market grille or modifying the grille is not recom- Doing so could cause an ACC system failure or mended.
Page 241: Precautions While Driving With Acc
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 Precautions While Driving With ACC Offset Driving In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is issues. In these cases, ACC may brake late or unexpect- offset from your direct line of travel.
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turns And Bends Using ACC On Hills When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the system When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for your lane.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 Lane Changing ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the ACC system to take action.
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Narrow Vehicles Stationary Objects And Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they vehicles.
Page 245: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 General Information WARNING! FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems In the normal Cruise Control mode, the system will Classification Specifications: not react to vehicles ahead. In addition, the proximity warning does not activate and no alarm will sound 47 C.F.R.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Vary The Speed Setting To Resume There are two ways to change the set speed: Press the RES + button and then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the last set •...
Page 247: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system provides the driver with audible and visual warnings (within the EVIC) when it detects a potential frontal collision. The warnings are intended to provide the driver with enough time to react and avoid the potential collision.
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Changing FCW Status • The minimum speed for FCW activation is 10 mph The FCW feature can be set to far, set to near or turned off in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) refer (16 km/h).
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are much closer. This setting provides less reaction time than the “Far” setting, which allows for a more dynamic driving experience.
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system NOTE: In the “Off” setting FCW OFF will be displayed from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in the EVIC. in front of you. FCW Off Example Example Only...
Page 251: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 NOTE: Service FCW Warning • The system will retain the last setting selected by the If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ driver after ignition shut down. FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates there is an internal system fault.
Page 252: Parksense® Sensors
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® can be active only when the shift lever is in ParkSense® Warning Display REVERSE. If ParkSense® is enabled at this shift lever The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be displayed if position, the system will remain active until the vehicle Sound and Display is selected from the Customer- Pro- speed is increased to approximately 7 mph (11 km/h) or grammable Features section of the Electronic Vehicle...
Page 253: Parksense® Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 ParkSense® Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. ParkSense® Warning Display Park Assist System ON...
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
Page 256: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 257: Service The Parksense® Rear Park Assist System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 NOTE: The ParkSense® system will automatically dis- detected a faulted condition, the EVIC will display the able when the system detects that a trailer with trailer “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for as long as the brakes has been connected to the Integrated Trailer Brake vehicle is in REVERSE.
Page 258: Parksense® System Usage Precautions
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ParkSense®, when on, will MUTE the radio when it is ParkSense® System Usage Precautions sounding a tone. NOTE: • Clean the ParkSense® sensors regularly, taking care • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, not to scratch or damage them.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 • On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense® WARNING! should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered • Drivers must be careful when backing up even or open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE. A lowered tailgate could provide a false indication that when using ParkSense®.
Page 260: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear WARNING! (Continued) camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem- appears again. bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) Yellow 1 ft - 3 ft (30 cm - 1 m) Green 3 ft or greater (1 m or greater) WARNING! CAUTION! •...
Page 262: Turning Parkview® On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance Turning ParkView® On Or Off — Without builds up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with Navigation/Multimedia Radio water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens. 1.
Page 263: Overhead Console
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 OVERHEAD CONSOLE Front Map/Reading Lights The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of Opener (HomeLink®), power liftgate and power sunroof the console.
Page 264: Courtesy Lights
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is pressed.
Page 265: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 The HomeLink® buttons, located on either the overhead console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- ent HomeLink® channels. The HomeLink® indicator is located above the center button. Sunglasses Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink®...
Page 266: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink® system.
Page 267: Programming A Rolling Code
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. attached to the garage door opener/device motor. Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) ING”...
Page 269: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® button you want to program and the hand-held trans- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, mitter button. follow these steps: 4.
Page 270: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig- nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, mission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink® follow these steps: to pick up the signal during programming.
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink® button, If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand-held programming, plug it back in at this time. transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink®...
Page 272: Using Homelink
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using HomeLink® Troubleshooting Tips To operate, press and release the programmed If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, HomeLink® button. Activation will now occur for the here are some of the most common solutions: trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, •...
Page 273: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following while you are training the universal transceiver. Do two conditions: not train the transceiver if people, pets or other 1.
Page 274: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the visors on the overhead console. ignition switch (or with the ignition in the Accessory or On/Run position, for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™).
Page 275: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 Opening Sunroof — Express automatically. This is called “Express Close”. During Express Close operation, any movement of the switch Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half will stop the sunroof. second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automati- cally from any position.
Page 276: Venting Sunroof - Express
274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts re- Wind Buffeting sult in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the disabled.
Page 277: Ignition Off Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 Ignition OFF Operation ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS For Vehicles Not Equipped With The Electronic Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets that can be used to power cellular phones, small Information Center (EVIC) electronics and other low powered electrical accessories.
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. •...
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power If your vehicle is equipped with a rear full center console, outlet located in the storage area of the center console. there is also a power outlet located in the lower storage area of the rear full center console.
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The rear cargo power outlet is located in the right rear NOTE: The rear cargo power outlet can be switched to cargo area. “battery” powered all the time by switching the power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse in the fuse panel. Rear Cargo Power Outlet Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel Fuse...
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
Page 282: Power Inverter - If Equipped
280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw back of the center console to convert DC current to AC power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in current.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter.
Page 284: Cupholders
282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS WARNING! Front Seat Cupholders To avoid serious injury or death: • Do not use a three-prong adaptor. There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the center console. • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. •...
Page 285: Rear Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 Rear Cupholders Rear Full Console Cupholders — If Equipped Rear Center Arm Rest Cupholders — If Equipped There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers located in the front of the rear full console. There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The rear full console cupholders are equipped with a Rear Mini Console Cupholders — If Equipped light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers passengers.
Page 287: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 STORAGE To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove box door. Glove Compartment Door Storage The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy access.
Page 288: Front Center Console
286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Center Console To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on the small latch located on the lid. The front center console contains both an upper and a lower storage area. Storage Compartment Latches Storage Compartment...
Page 289: Rear Full Center Console (If Equipped)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the Rear Full Center Console (If Equipped) lower storage compartment. The rear full center console contains both an upper and a lower storage area. Lower Storage Compartment Storage Compartment...
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the the small latch located on the front of the lid. lower storage compartment. NOTE: Lower storage compartment light is always on with ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 The upper storage compartment may also be lifted for- ward. Push in the release button located on the back of the lid. CAUTION! Remove any items stored in the console cupholders or devices with cords routing through upper storage area.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When lifted forward there is access to the lower storage NOTE: When the lower storage compartment is accessed compartment. it allows the armrest to flip forward for “fold flat mode”. Fold flat mode allows the console armrest to be lowered below fold flat seat plane and protect the armrest vinyl from damage when using the vehicle to haul cargo.
Page 293: Rear Mini Center Console (If Equipped)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 Open storage areas, or cubby bins with removable liners, Rear Mini Center Console (If Equipped) are located rearward of the cupholders and in the lower An open storage area, or cubby bin with removable liner, front of the console.
Page 294: Cargo Area Features
292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CARGO AREA FEATURES Rechargeable Flashlight The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the left side of the cargo area. The flashlight snaps out of the bezel when needed. The flashlight features two bright LED light bulbs and is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries that recharge when snapped back into place.
Page 295: Cargo Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area: 1.
Page 296: Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could and use seat belts. cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and •...
Page 297: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 REAR WINDOW FEATURES WARNING! (Continued) Rear Window Wiper/Washer • Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as pos- The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the mul- sible.
Page 298: Rear Window Defroster
296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned the first detent for intermittent operation and to OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” the second detent for continuous rear wiper operation.
Page 299: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry weight Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must the heating elements: not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly •...
Page 300: Deploying The Crossbars
298 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Deploying the Crossbars Starting with one crossbar, completely loosen the thumb screws at both ends of the crossbar. 1 — Side Rail 2 — Crossbar The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying Thumb Screw capacity of the vehicle.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 299 Remove the crossbar from the stowed position by sliding CAUTION! the crossbar towards the center of the roof. Repeat with crossbar on the opposite side. Be careful when handling the crossbars to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Position the crossbars across the roof making sure the crossbar is fully deployed with the crossbar pushed as far letters on the crossbars align with the matching letters on into the slot as possible. Once the crossbar is in place, the side rail.
Page 303: Stowing The Crossbars
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 301 CAUTION! Be careful when handling the crossbars to prevent damage to the vehicle. Starting with the one crossbar, bend up the pivot sup- ports at each end. Deployed Crossbars Stowing the Crossbars Starting with one crossbar, completely loosen the thumb screws at both ends.
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Then, position the crossbar along the correct side rail. Slide the crossbar outward, away from the center of the Make sure the letters on the crossbar align with the roof. The crossbar will nest fully within the side rail. matching letters on the side rail.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 303 Once the driver’s side crossbar is in place, tighten the Repeat the procedure to stow the second crossbar on the thumb screws completely. opposite side. Tightening Crossbar Stowed Crossbars...
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) • To help control wind noise, stow the crossbars in the • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do side rails when they are not in use. not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150 lb (68 kg).
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 305 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully Cargo must be securely tied before driving your when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the rack.
Page 309: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System ..336 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..311 ▫ Fuel Economy ......337 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Compass / Temperature Display ..341 ▫ Notes on Playing MP3 Files ....360 ▫...
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 ▫ Play Video Games .....392 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ......381 ▫...
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime CLIMATE CONTROLS ....426 Limited Warranty .....406 ▫...
Page 313: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Lower Switch Bank 11 — Headlight Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch 12 — Hood Release 3 — Radio 8 — Storage Bin 13 —...
Page 314: Instrument Cluster
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 315: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System 1. Tachometer (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 3. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) CAUTION! The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause an onboard diagnostic system called OBD II that damage to the engine control system. It also could monitors engine and automatic transmission con- affect fuel economy and drivability.
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds Light”...
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it 9. Turn Signal Indicator indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system The arrows will flash with the exterior turn sig- is not functioning and that service is required. However, nals when the turn signal lever is operated.
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) 13. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) White Display/Odometer Display Telltale Area The odometer display shows the total distance the vehicle This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable white has been driven. U.S. Federal regulations require that upon telltales.
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 15. Hill Descent Indicator — If Equipped 19. Air Bag Warning Light The symbol illuminates (is armed) when the This light will turn on for four to eight seconds 4WD Lock switch is activated and the trans- as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first mission range indicator is in LOW or REVERSE turned to the ON/RUN position.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) SET 24. Electronic Speed Control ON This light will turn on when a ACC has been This light will turn on when the electronic SET. For further information, refer to “Adap- speed control is ON.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 27. Brake Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic This light monitors various brake functions, system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is including brake fluid level and parking brake indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on application.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is WARNING! detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 29. Seat Belt Reminder Light The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, When the ignition switch is first turned to the or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to ON/RUN position, this light will turn on for four exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
Page 326: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 • Outside Temperature Display • UP Button • Trip Computer Functions Press and release the UP button to scroll up- ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, The system allows the driver to select information by ACC (if equipped), Vehicle Speed, Trip Info, pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Messages, Units, System...
Page 328: Displays
326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • BACK Button that consist of approximately 60 possible warning or infor- mation messages. These pop up messages fall into several Press the BACK button to scroll back to a categories: previous menu or sub-menu. •...
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 • Unstored Messages Until RUN When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays the following messages: These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start • Vehicle Not in Park feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition is in the RUN state.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Park Assist System Blinded • Blind spot detection unavailable sensor blocked • Keyfob Battery Low • Normal Cruise Ready — When Adaptive Cruise Con- trol (ACC) system is turned off and Normal (Fixed • Left front turn signal lamp out Speed) Cruise Control mode is available.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • ACC Cancelled — To disable the ACC system. Refer to • Brake — If the ACC system predicts that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to maintain the set dis- “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding tance, this message will flash and a chime will sound The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor — If the • Oil temp high Speed may be limited ACC system turns off due to an internal system fault • Oil temp high Speed limited that requires service from an authorized dealer. Refer •...
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • Remote start active — Insert Key and Turn to Run • Automatic high beams off • Memory 1 profile set • Service All Wheel Drive System • Memory 2 profile set • All Wheel Drive System in neutral •...
Page 334: Evic White Telltale Lights
332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EVIC White Telltale Lights maneuvers may have occurred, which caused an over temperature condition in the power steering system. You This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- will lose power steering assistance momentarily until the tales.
Page 335: Evic Amber Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator EVIC Amber Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- This light will turn on to indicate the wind- tales. These telltales include: shield washer fluid is low. •...
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Liftgate Ajar • Charging System Light This light will turn on to indicate that liftgate This light shows the status of the electrical charg- may be ajar. ing system. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle).
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- placed in the PARK position.
Page 338: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Oil Change Indicator System CAUTION! Oil Change Due Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause indicator system. The “Oil Change Due” message will severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
Page 339: Fuel Economy
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Fuel Economy Press and release the UP/DOWN buttons until one of the 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to following Fuel Economy Functions displays in the EVIC: the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.) •...
Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL (MDS) (if equipped) allows the engine to operate on four Distance To Empty (DTE) cylinders, or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner. Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level.
Page 341: Vehicle Speed
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Vehicle Speed Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions. The Trip Functions mode dis- This feature allows you to monitor your vehicle speed on plays the following information: the EVIC display, press and release the SELECT button to change the units of measure between in MPH or km/h.
Page 342: Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Pressure To Reset The Display Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle Displays the actual oil pressure. Info” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. • Trans Temperature Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the available information displays, then press SELECT to Displays the actual transmission temperature.
Page 343: Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Display — If Equipped (in the # place holder). Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to see what the stored messages are. Press and When the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed to release the UP and DOWN buttons if there is more than change ignition switch positions, the Keyless Enter-N- one message to step through the remaining stored mes-...
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The system will display the last known outside Compass Variance temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- North and Geographic North.
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass Variance” message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the SELECT button. The last variance zone number dis- plays in the EVIC. 4. Press and release the SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected, according to the map.
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Turn ON the ignition switch. Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup) 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup Personal Settings allows you to set and recall features (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached, when the transmission is in PARK. If the transmission is then press the SELECT button.
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 to select English, Spanish (Español), French (Français), opened. To make your selection, press and release the Italian (Italiano), German (Deutsch), and Dutch (Neder- SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the lands). Then, as you continue, the information will dis- feature showing the system has been activated, or the play in the selected language.
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with passive entry and When OFF is selected, only the MEMORY switch on the driver’s door trim panel will recall memory profiles. To the EVIC is programmed to Unlock All Doors 1st Press, make your selection, press and release the SELECT button a all doors will unlock no matter which passive entry check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system...
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 Horn With Remote Lock Flash Lamps With Lock When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked This feature may be selected with or without the “Flash with the RKE transmitter.
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Headlamps With Wipers (Available with Automatic Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Headlamps Only) Only) When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap- enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the proximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on.
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 REVERSE position. The mirrors will move back to their Illuminated Approach previous position when the transmission is shifted out of When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate REVERSE. To make your selection, press and release the and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display Fuel Saver — If Equipped Gauge Glow Rings The gauge glow rings that illuminate the tachometer and The “ECO” message is located in the Compass/ speedometer in the instrument cluster can be turned on or Temperature display;...
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 Intermittent Wiper — If Equipped Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an audible alert when the turn signal is When this feature is selected, the system will automatically on.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has when you are much closer. This allows for a more been selected. Refer to “Rear Park Assist System” in dynamic driving experience.
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 Calibrate Compass Refer to “Compass Display” for more information. Compass Variance Refer to “Compass Display” for more information. System Status Press and release the UP/DOWN buttons until one of the following System Status messages displays in the EVIC: •...
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If Equipped • Tires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heat Refer to your Uconnect® 730N, 430 or 430N user’s will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi manual for detailed operating instructions.
Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 Uconnect® 130 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 de- grees) in either direction, without stopping.
Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button RW/FF Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons and radio frequency. causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows.
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the AM/FM Button mid-range tones.
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD and MP3 modes. Random Play.
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 Supported Media (Disc Types) display the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) cation quency (kHz) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 • Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer Playback of MP3 Files to load than non-multisession discs When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the • Number of files and folders - Loading times will radio checks all files on the medium.
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an MP3 player, or iPOD®, and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Refer to “Voice Command” for further details. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn Voice Command Button Uconnect®...
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Clock Setting Procedure starting at Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. procedure, starting at Step 2. 2.
Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between will display.
Page 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following Program Type 16-Digit Character Display format types: Personality Persnlty Public Public Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Rhythm and Blues R & B No program type or None undefined Religious Music...
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL con- is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency trol knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to station with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button AM/FM Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate...
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Supported Media (Disc Types) display the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) cation quency (kHz) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 Playback of MP3 Files LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot on the disc.
Page 378 376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) to return to elapsed time display. Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when the Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode ignition is OFF).
Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification limited coverage in Alaska. Number (ESN/SID) Please have the following information available when System Activation calling: Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio 1.
Page 380 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the Selecting Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite) Mode form of short audio mutes. Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. A • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode.
Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 SCAN Button TUNE Control (Rotary) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel. tinuing to the next.
Page 382 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display following items: window.
Page 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device This feature allows an iPod® or external USB device to be Use the connection cable to connect an iPod® or external plugged into the USB port, located in the center console USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port or glove compartment.
Page 384 382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The center console will have a position where the NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis- iPod® or consumer electronic audio device cable can be charged, it may not communicate with the iPod®/USB/ routed through without damaging the cable when clos- MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained.
Page 385 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 • Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons playing a track, skips to the next track or press the VR button and say Next Track . To get into the iPod®/USB/MP3 control mode and •...
Page 386 384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL during play mode will jump to the next track in the SCAN button again. During Scan mode, pressing the list, or press the VR button and say Next or Previous << SEEK and SEEK>> buttons will select the previous Track .
Page 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 • Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclockwise • Preset 4 – Genres (backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying the • Preset 5 – Audiobooks track detail on the radio display. Once the track to be •...
Page 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) CAUTION! Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the • Leaving the iPod® or external USB device (or any Uconnect® phone system. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in ex- Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons treme heat or cold can alter the operation or dam- age the device.
Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 Selecting Different Audio Device Previous Track Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on 1. Press PHONE button to begin. the radio and say “Previous Track” to jump to the 2. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say previous track music on your cellular phone.
Page 390 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • With the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position, UCONNECT® MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — If Equipped turn the radio on by pushing the ON/OFF Volume Control knob. Getting Started • When the Video Screen are open and a DVD is inserted •...
Page 391 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 Press the LOAD button then corresponding number (1–6) where the DVD is to be loaded (Non-Touch-Screen). 2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and displays the menu screen or starts playing the first track.
Page 392 390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in the MEDIA column. To exit touch the back arrow soft-key 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. at the top left of the screen.
Page 393 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 NOTE: • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key. • Viewing a DVD on the Touch-Screen radio screen is not available in all states/provinces, and the vehicle must be stopped, and the shift lever must be in the PARK position for vehicles with automatic transmis-...
Page 394 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Play Video Games When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA jacks: input jacks located on the back of the center console. NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the vehicle’s Power Inverter.
Page 395 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
Page 396 394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then touch AUX 1 in the VES Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A column. To exit press the back arrow soft-key at the Video Is Playing On Channel 1 top of the screen.
Page 397 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 2. While looking at the video screen, either press Up/ Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls Down/Left/Right on the Remote Control to highlight 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. the desired audio source or repeatedly press the MODE/SOURCE button on the remote until the de- 2.
Page 398 396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a Important Notes For Single Video Screen System video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and • VES™ is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio choose an audio source.
Page 399 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and displays the menu screen or starts playing the first track. 3. To watch a DVD on Screen 1 for second row passen- gers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 1.
Page 400 398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in the MEDIA column. To exit touch the back arrow at 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. the top left of the screen.
Page 401 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 VES Remote Control – If Equipped Controls And Indicators 1. Power – Turns the screen and wireless headphone transmitter for the selected Channel on or off. To hear audio while the screen is closed, press the Power button to turn the headphone transmitter on.
Page 402 400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Channel/Screen Selector Switch - Indicates which chan- 7. MENU – Press to return to the main menu of a DVD nel is being controlled by the remote control. When the disc, to select a satellite audio or video channel from selector switch is in the Channel 1 position, the remote the Station list, or select playback modes (SCAN/ controls the functionality of screen Channel 1 (right side...
Page 403 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 12. SLOW – Press to slow playback of a DVD disc. Press – In radio modes, press to seek to the previous play ( ) to resume normal play. tunable station. In disc modes, press and hold to fast rewind through the current audio track or video 13.
Page 404 402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Remote Control Storage The video screen(s) come with a built in storage compart- ment for the remote control which is accessible when the screen is opened. To remove the remote, use your index finger to pull and rotate the remote towards you. Do not try to pull the remote straight down as it will be very difficult to remove.
Page 405 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 Locking The Remote Control Replacing The Remote Control Batteries All remote control functionality can be disabled as a The remote control requires two AAA batteries for op- parental control feature. eration. To replace the batteries: •...
Page 406 404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Headphones Operation The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. Front seat occupants receive some headphone audio coverage to allow them to adjust the headphone volume for the young rear seat occupants that may not be able to do so for themselves.
Page 407 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 • When both switches are on Channel 2, the Remote is Controls controlling Channel 2 and the headphones are tuned to The headphone power indicator and controls are located the audio of the VES™ Channel 2. on the right ear cup.
Page 408 406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Replacing The Headphone Batteries How Long Does the Coverage Last? This warranty lasts as long as you own the Product. Each set of headphones requires two AAA batteries for operation. To replace the batteries: What Does This Warranty Cover? Except as specified below, this warranty covers any Product that in normal •...
Page 409 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 NATURE WHATSOEVER. Some states and jurisdictions If you have any questions or comments regarding your may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or Unwired® wireless headphones, please phone 1-888-293- consequential damages, so the above limitation may not 3332 or email customersupport@unwiredtechnology.com.
Page 410 408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the radio functions (FM, AM, or SAT) are in the shared The VES™ can even control radio modes or video modes mode with the VES™, only the radio is able to control the while the radio is turned off. The VES™ can access the radio functions.
Page 411 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 When information mode is active, the current mode 4. Channel 2 Mode – Displays the current source for setting for both audio channels is displayed. In addition Channel 2. to the items called out by number, the remaining infor- 5.
Page 412 410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL (see Numeric Keypad Menu section of this manual). 12. Disc Changer Status – When the source for either Also, Enter Button Action – “INPUT TRK #” to enter a Channel 1 or Channel 2 is a multi-disc changer, the specific track number on audio discs.
Page 413 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 411 The first press of the MODE button causes the Mode Numeric Keypad Menu Selection menu to appear on screen. The current mode is always the default selection. The mode can be changed for either Channel/Screen 1 or Channel/Screen 2 using the remote control.
Page 414 412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This screen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner navigation buttons ( , ) to find the desired station, frequency, satellite channel, or track number. To enter the press the remote control’s ENTER button to tune to that desired digit: station.
Page 415 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 413 When listening to a CD Audio or CD Data disc, pressing the When watching a video source (DVD Video with the disc remote control’s MENU button displays a list of all com- in Play mode, Aux Video, SIRIUS Backseat TV™, etc.), mands which control playback of the disc.
Page 416 414 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed desired channel. If the headphones are turned on, press the remote control’s power button to turn audio on. If To listen to only audio portion of the channel with the audio is still not heard, check that fully charged batteries screen closed: are installed in the headphones.
Page 417 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 415 The Blu-Ray player is capable of the playing the follow- DVD Audio Support ing types of discs (12 mm or 8 mm diameter): When a DVD-Audio disc is inserted in the VES™ DVD • BD: BDMV (Profile 1.1), BDAV (Profile 1.1), player, the DVD-Audio title on the disc is played by default (most DVD-Audio discs also have a Video title, •...
Page 418 416 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Mixed media recordable DVD formats will only play If you record a disc using a personal computer, there may be cases where the VES™ DVD player may not be able to the Video_TS portion of the disc. play some or the entire disc, even if it is recorded in a If you are still having trouble writing a disc that is compatible format and is playable on other players.
Page 419 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 417 end with the extension .mp3 or .MP3 and WMA between 64 and 192Kbps. Variable bit rates are also files must always end with the extension .wma or supported. For both formats, the recommended .WMA . To prevent incorrect playback, do not use sample rate is either 44.1kHz or 48kHz.
Page 420 418 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If a disc has a damaged track which results in audible or Display visible errors that persists for 2.0 seconds, the DVD Other Language Setup player will attempt to continue playing the disc by skipping forward 1.0 to 3.0 seconds at a time. If the end of the disc is reached, the DVD player will return to the beginning of the disc and attempt to play the start of the first track.
Page 421 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 419 • When the entire four-digit code is entered, press the All of the Language settings have a special Other setting to accommodate languages other than Japanese or Eng- remote control’s ENTER button. If the language code is lish.
Page 422 420 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL them where lower numbers are designated for all audi- ences and higher numbers are designated for more adult audiences. When a DVD-Video disc is loaded, its rating is compared to the setting in the DVD player. If the rating of the disc is higher than the setting in the player, a Password screen is displayed.
Page 423 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 421 • After the four-digit password is entered, press the To set the password, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change. • Using the remote control Left and Right cursor but- tons, select the Rating tab.
Page 424 422 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To set the rating, activate the DVD Setup Menu and Product Agreement follow these additional instructions: This product incorporates copyright protection technol- • Using the remote control’s Left and Right cursor ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- tual property rights.
Page 425 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 423 General Information This system complies with Part 15 of the FCC Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- eration.
Page 426 424 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pressing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/CD/ Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next HDD/AUX/VES, etc.). track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a beginning of the previous track if it is within one second...
Page 427 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 425 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) precautions: oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 428 426 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS The ATC system automatically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the driver and passenger. The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —...
Page 429 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 427 1. A/C Button 5. Blower Control Display Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning This display shows the current Blower speed selection. (A/C) setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. 6. Right Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch This display shows the temperature setting for the right into manual mode.
Page 430 428 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button 12. Climate Control OFF Button Provides the passenger with independent temperature Press and release to turn the Climate Control OFF. control. Push the button for cooler temperature settings. 13. Mode Control Button 10.
Page 431 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 429 17. Rear Control Button 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is not necessary to change the settings. You will experi- Provides the rear seat occupants with independent ence the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the blower and temperature control.
Page 432 430 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Operation The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by adjusting the blower control outer dial. The fan will now This system offers a full complement of manual override operate at a fixed speed until additional speeds are features.
Page 433 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 431 Bi-Level Mode Defrost Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor Air comes from the windshield and side window outlets and defrost outlets. demist outlets. Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side win- NOTE: In many temperature positions, the Bi–Level dow defrosting.
Page 434 432 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL outlets. If Economy mode is desired, press the A/C selected. Push the button a second time to turn off the button to turn off the A/C mode in the ATC display and Recirculation mode LED and allow outside air into the deactivate the A/C system.
Page 435 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 433 If the rear system is off, changing the rear setting to a Rear Blower Control position other than off will turn the rear system on. If The primary control for the rear blower is on the front both the front and rear systems are off, the rear system climate control unit, located on the instrument panel.
Page 436 434 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Mode Control CAUTION! Headliner Mode Interior air enters the Rear Manual Climate Control Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each system through an intake grille, located in the right of these outlets can be individually adjusted to side trim panel behind the third row seats.
Page 437 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 435 Operating Tips Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works Window Fogging very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows.
Page 438 436 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Your air conditioning system is also equipped with an Vacation Storage automatic recirculation system. When the system senses Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service a heavy load or high heat conditions, it may use partial (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air Recirculation A/C mode to provide additional comfort.
Page 439 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 437 Operating Tips Chart...
Page 441: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....444 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ... .451 ▫ Automatic Transmission ....444 ▫...
Page 442 440 STARTING AND OPERATING ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION ..472 POWER STEERING .....484 ▫...
Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 ▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....497 ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ....513 ▫...
Page 444 442 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Life Of Tire ......520 ▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ..537 ▫...
Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 ▫ Replacement Parts ....544 ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ....557 ▫...
Page 446: Starting Procedures
444 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children), and do not present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-...
Page 447: Keyless Enter-N-Go
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated CAUTION! Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage ing precautions are not observed: •...
Page 448: Normal Starting
446 STARTING AND OPERATING Installing And Removing The ENGINE NOTE: The ENGINE START/STOP button should only START/STOP Button be removed or inserted with the ignition in the OFF position (OFF position for Keyless Enter-N-Go™). Installing The Button Normal Starting 1. Remove the key fob from the ignition switch. Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button 2.
Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN START/STOP Button (engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 1.
Page 450: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
448 STARTING AND OPERATING • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time If Engine Fails To Start to change the ignition switch to the RUN position WARNING! (EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE RUN”), • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the •...
Page 451 STARTING AND OPERATING 449 Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using Fob With START/STOP Button) Integrated Key) If the engine fails to start after you have followed the If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting”...
Page 452: After Starting
450 STARTING AND OPERATING The engine block heater cord is located: CAUTION! • 3.6L Engine – coiled and strapped to the engine oil To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 seconds dipstick tube. before trying again. • 5.7L Engine – bundled and fastened to the injector harness.
Page 453: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out of PARK. CAUTION! WARNING! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure ing precautions are not observed: •...
Page 454: Key Ignition Park Interlock
452 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Children should be warned not to touch the park- if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If ing brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. •...
Page 455: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System” in key fob in the ignition switch to warn you that this safety this section). To drive, move the shift lever from PARK or feature is inoperable.
Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING left or right (-/+) while in the DRIVE position will select NOTE: the highest available transmission gear, and will display • After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow that gear in the instrument cluster as 3, 2, 1. the selected gear to engage before accelerating.
Page 457 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before WARNING! (Continued) placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to if the engine speed is higher than idle speed.
Page 458 456 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 459 STARTING AND OPERATING 457 • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that CAUTION! it indicates the PARK position. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi- will not move out of PARK.
Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 Transmission Limp Home Mode 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. Transmission function is monitored electronically for 5. Restart the engine. abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home longer detected, the transmission will return to normal Mode is activated.
Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any WARNING! vehicle speed. When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the transmission will operate automatically, Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a shifting between all available gears.
Page 463: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (5.7L Engine) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Overdrive Operation (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System” in this section). To drive, move the shift lever from PARK or The automatic transmission includes an electronically NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position. controlled Overdrive (fifth gear). The transmission will automatically shift into Overdrive if the following con- The electronically-controlled transmission provides a ditions are present:...
Page 464: Gear Ranges
462 STARTING AND OPERATING The transmission shift lever has only PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift positions. Manual down- shifts can be made using the Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control (refer to “Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation” in this section). Moving the shift lever to the left or right (-/+) while in the DRIVE position will select the highest available transmission gear, and will display that gear in the instrument cluster as 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Page 465 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 NOTE: When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the • After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to the selected gear to engage before accelerating.
Page 466 464 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
Page 467 STARTING AND OPERATING 465 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi- others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that WARNING! it indicates the PARK position. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 469 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 DRIVE gear range. Under these conditions, using a lower gear range will improve performance and extend transmission This range should be used for most city and highway life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup. driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 470 468 STARTING AND OPERATING Downshifting the transmission to the lowest possible Transmission Limp Home Mode gear (when climbing a grade), or shifting to NEUTRAL Transmission function is monitored electronically for (when stopped in heavy traffic) can help to reduce this abnormal conditions.
Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. Use of ERS (or TOW/HAUL mode) also enables an additional underdrive gear which is not normally used 5. Restart the engine. during through-gear accelerations. This additional gear 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no can improve vehicle performance and cooling capability longer detected, the transmission will return to normal when towing a trailer on certain grades.
Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING The instrument cluster display will show the requested top Overdrive Operation gear limit, however the transmission will not downshift to The automatic transmission includes an electronically the requested gear if doing so would overspeed the engine. controlled Overdrive (fourth and fifth gears).
Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the TOW/HAUL switch to activate TOW/ HAUL mode. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting.
Page 474: All-Wheel Drive Operation
472 STARTING AND OPERATING Torque Converter Clutch demonstrate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive. A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. A • If the vehicle has not been driven for several days, the clutch within the torque converter engages automatically at first few seconds of operation after shifting the transmis- calibrated speeds.
Page 475: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 ABS and Traction Control, provides resistance to any wheel that is slipping to allow additional torque transfer to wheels with traction. NOTE: This system is not appropriate for conditions where LOW range is recommended. Refer to “Off-Road Driving Tips”...
Page 476 474 STARTING AND OPERATING This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be Transfer Case Position Indicator Messages driven in the AWD AUTO position for normal street and The Transfer Case Position Indicator messages (AWD highway conditions on dry hard surfaced roads. AUTO and LOW RANGE) are located in the EVIC For variable driving conditions, the AWD AUTO mode (Electronic Vehicle Information Center) and indicate the...
Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 If One Or More Shift Conditions Are Not Met: the all-wheel drive system is not functioning properly and that service is required. 1. The indicator light for the current position will remain WARNING! 2. The newly selected position indicator light will con- Always engage the parking brake when powering tinue to flash.
Page 478 476 STARTING AND OPERATING Proper operation of all-wheel drive vehicles depends on For additional information on the appropriate use of each tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. transfer case mode position, see the information below: Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the AWD AUTO transfer case.
Page 479: Shifting Procedure
STARTING AND OPERATING 477 • If all the requirements to select a new transfer case position have been met, the current position indicator Neutral – This range disengages both the front and rear light will turn OFF, the selected position indicator light driveshafts from the powertrain.
Page 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. While still rolling, rotate the AWD control switch to NOTE: If Steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate the desired position. Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift or if they no longer are being met while the shift attempt is 4.
Page 481: On-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 4. Hold down the NEUTRAL “pin” switch (with a pen, 5. Repeat Steps 1 to 4 to shift out of NEUTRAL. etc.) for four seconds until the LED light by the switch NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, a “To starts to blink indicating shift in progress.
Page 482: Off-Road Driving Tips
480 STARTING AND OPERATING An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better WARNING! view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as Do not drive in 4WD-LOW Range on dry pavement; conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than driveline damage may result.
Page 483 STARTING AND OPERATING 481 Flowing Water CAUTION! If the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm run-off), When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph avoid crossing until the water level recedes and/or the flow (8 km/h). Always check water depth before entering, rate is reduced.
Page 484: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
482 STARTING AND OPERATING transfer case) to assure the fluids have not been contami- Hill Climbing nated. Contaminated fluid (milky, foamy in appearance) NOTE: Before attempting to climb a hill, determine the should be flushed/changed as soon as possible to pre- conditions at the crest and/or on the other side.
Page 485: Traction Downhill
STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Traction Downhill WARNING! Shift the transmission into a low gear, and the transfer If the engine stalls, you lose forward motion, or case into LOW range. Let the vehicle go slowly down the cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, hill with all four wheels turning against engine compres- never attempt to turn around.
Page 486: Power Steering
484 STARTING AND OPERATING • Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. WARNING! Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and exhaust system for damage. Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. You might •...
Page 487 STARTING AND OPERATING 485 and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM” The system will vary its assist to provide light efforts message and a flashing icon are displayed on while parking and good feel while driving. If the electro- the EVIC screen, it indicates that the vehicle hydraulic power steering system experiences a fault that needs to be taken to the dealer for service.
Page 488: L Engine
486 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: NOTE: • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- • Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under travel are considered normal and do not indicate that these conditions there will be a substantial increase in there is a problem with the power steering system.
Page 489: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 CAUTION! CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid system as the chemicals can damage your power temperature and it should be avoided when possible.
Page 490: Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L Engine Only - If Equipped
488 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE To release the parking brake, press the park brake pedal ONLY – IF EQUIPPED a second time and let your foot up as you feel the brake disengage. This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions.
Page 491 STARTING AND OPERATING 489 NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will parking brake. Always apply the parking brake flash.
Page 492: Electronic Brake Control System
490 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the in a location accessible to children), and do not parking brake released, a brake system malfunction leave Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 493: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 491 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Traction Control System (TCS) This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of under adverse braking conditions. The system controls the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking.
Page 494: Brake Assist System (Bas)
492 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 495: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
STARTING AND OPERATING 493 Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the tions, and driving conditions, influence the chance speed of the vehicle.
Page 496 494 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle WARNING! path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appro- natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or...
Page 497 STARTING AND OPERATING 495 AUTO Range (All-Wheel Drive Models) Or Partial Off Two-Wheel Drive Models This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESC OFF” switch. When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the BLD feature described in This is the normal operating mode for ESC in AWD the TCS section, has been disabled and the “ESC Off AUTO range and in two-wheel drive vehicles.
Page 498 496 STARTING AND OPERATING Off” mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momen- tarily pressing the “ESC OFF” switch. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. WARNING! When in “Partial Off” mode, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC system is reduced. AWD Low Range (LOW) Partial Off This is the normal operating mode for ESC in AWD LOW...
Page 499: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) WARNING! TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the actions to attempt to stop the sway.
Page 500 498 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA Activation Criteria WARNING! The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than activate: 8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, •...
Page 501 STARTING AND OPERATING 499 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the • If you use a trailer brake controller with your parking brake fully when leaving your vehicle. trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and Also, be certain to leave the transmission in PARK.
Page 502: Ready Alert Braking
500 STARTING AND OPERATING Ready Alert Braking function in the intermittent mode. When Rain Brake Support is active, there is no notification to the driver and Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to no driver interaction is required. reach full braking during emergency braking situations.
Page 503 STARTING AND OPERATING 501 • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as will be ON even if it was turned off previously. the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active.
Page 504: Tire Safety Information
502 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 505 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 • 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 506 504 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 507: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 505 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 508: Tire Terminology And Definitions
506 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 509: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 507 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Tire Placard Location...
Page 510 508 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
Page 511 STARTING AND OPERATING 509 NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to XXX kg”...
Page 512 510 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE: being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities capacity calculated in Step 4.
Page 513 STARTING AND OPERATING 511...
Page 514: Tires - General Information
512 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 515: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 513 of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish WARNING! (Continued) response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the able steering response.
Page 516 514 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 517: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 515 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 518: Summer Or Three Season Tires - If Equipped
516 STARTING AND OPERATING the tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four; If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only handling of your vehicle.
Page 519: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 517 Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And CAUTION! Wheel – If Equipped Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a wheel equivalent in look and function to the original compact, full size or limited-use temporary spare equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle...
Page 520: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
518 STARTING AND OPERATING Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip- Full Size Spare – If Equipped ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. on your vehicle at the first opportunity. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Page 521: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the Tire Spinning original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not first opportunity. spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- WARNING! ping when you are stuck.
Page 522: Tread Wear Indicators
520 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the to help you in determining when your tires should be tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Page 523: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 521 “Tread Wear Indicators”). Refer to the “Tire and Loading WARNING! Information” placard for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six found on the original equipment tire sidewall.
Page 524: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
522 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 525 STARTING AND OPERATING 523 • Due to limited clearance, the Security Chain Company CAUTION! (Continued) (SCC) Super Z6 low profile traction device or equiva- are used. Broken devices can cause serious damage. lent is recommended on P265/60R18 or 265/50R20 Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that tires.
Page 526: Tire Rotation Recommendations
524 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. More frequent rotation is permis- The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at sible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual different loads and perform different steering, handling, wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per- and braking functions.
Page 527: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 525 The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure.
Page 528 526 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn (parked for more than three hours) tire placard pressure off until the tire pressure is at or above recommended of 33 psi (227 kPa).
Page 529 STARTING AND OPERATING 527 NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have failure or condition.
Page 530: Base System
528 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, A tire pressure monitoring sensor is located in the spare and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in wheel, if the vehicle is equipped with a matching full-size the tire.
Page 531 STARTING AND OPERATING 529 The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information. housings. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash 4.
Page 532 530 STARTING AND OPERATING will turn OFF the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In Light” as long as none of the road tires are below the addition, a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message will be low pressure warning threshold.
Page 533: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 531 Premium System – If Equipped A tire pressure monitoring sensor is located in the spare wheel, if the vehicle is equipped with a matching full-size The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless spare wheel and tire assembly. The matching full-size spare technology with wheel rim-mounted electronic sensors to tire can be used in place of any of the four road tires.
Page 534 532 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units display to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure in PSI, kPa, or BAR. displayed in the Inflate to XXX message. The system will automatically update, the graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop “flashing,”...
Page 535 STARTING AND OPERATING 533 NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units message will not be present, and a pressure value will be in PSI, kPa, or BAR. displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by any of the following: 1.
Page 536 534 STARTING AND OPERATING message is then followed by a graphic display, with (24 km/h) will turn OFF the “Tire Pressure Monitoring pressure values still shown. This indicates the pressure Telltale Light” as long as none of road tires are below the values are still being received from the TPM Sensors but low pressure warning threshold.
Page 537: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 535 then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value. General Information For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and sound, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 538: Fuel Requirements
536 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS performance. The use of premium gasoline is not recom- mended, as it will not provide any benefit over regular 3.6L Engine – If Equipped gasoline in these engines. This engine is designed to meet all emis- Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to sions regulations and provide excellent your engine.
Page 539: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 537 Reformulated Gasoline CAUTION! Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe- blends may result in starting and driveability prob- cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-...
Page 540: Mmt In Gasoline
538 STARTING AND OPERATING If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 MMT In Gasoline fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is • operate in a lean mode blended into some gasoline to increase octane.
Page 541: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 539 Materials Added To Fuel CAUTION! (Continued) All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition effective detergent additives. Use of additional detergents malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to or other additives is not needed under normal conditions overheat.
Page 542: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
540 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- WARNING! tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon conditions repaired promptly.
Page 543 STARTING AND OPERATING 541 E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge CAUTION! Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85.
Page 544: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
542 STARTING AND OPERATING Ethanol Fuel (E-85) For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat- ing between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recom- E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and mended. 15% unleaded gasoline. When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: WARNING! •...
Page 545: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 543 • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully Starting compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C).
Page 546: Replacement Parts
544 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure The gas cap is located behind the locking fuel filler door, that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 547 STARTING AND OPERATING 545 Fuel Filler Door Release Switch Fuel Filler Cap 2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel filler cap.
Page 548 546 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is • Damage to the fuel system or emission control in violation of most state and federal fire regula- system could result from using an improper fuel tions and may cause the malfunction indicator light cap (gas cap).
Page 549: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 547 • 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. Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel filler door emergency release.
Page 550: Vehicle Loading
548 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle information. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo.
Page 551 STARTING AND OPERATING 549 Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in the Curb Weight system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full components sometimes specified by purchasers for in- capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo...
Page 552: Trailer Towing
550 STARTING AND OPERATING front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is TRAILER TOWING within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted In this section you will find safety tips and information from front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do specified weight limitations are met.
Page 553 STARTING AND OPERATING 551 exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle WARNING! Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle.
Page 554 552 STARTING AND OPERATING rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica- Trailer Sway Control tion Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping information. link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric- WARNING! tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen...
Page 555 STARTING AND OPERATING 553 Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- • An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used system may reduce handling, stability, and braking for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to performance, and could result in a collision.
Page 556 554 STARTING AND OPERATING Without Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct)
Page 557: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 555 Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) Class IV - Extra Heavy 10,000 lbs (4 540 kg) Duty...
Page 558: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
556 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. GCWR (Gross Frontal Max. GTW (Gross Max. Trailer Tongue Engine Model Combined Area Trailer Wt.) Wt.
Page 559: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 557 NOTE: wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the • The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of vehicle and trailer.
Page 560: Towing Requirements
558 STARTING AND OPERATING Consider the following items when computing the Towing Requirements weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- • The tongue weight of the trailer train components, the following guidelines are recom- mended.
Page 561 STARTING AND OPERATING 559 Perform the maintenance listed in the “Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) Schedule.” Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not proper maintenance intervals. When towing a trailer, overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can never exceed the GAWR or GCWR ratings.
Page 562 560 STARTING AND OPERATING “Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper- WARNING! (Continued) ating” for proper tire inflation procedures. • GCWR must not be exceeded. • Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- • Total weight must be distributed between the tow sures before trailer usage.
Page 563 STARTING AND OPERATING 561 Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes CAUTION! • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. loaded, it should have its own brakes and they This could cause inadequate braking and possible should be of adequate capacity.
Page 564 562 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven- pin wiring harness.
Page 565: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 563 Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. The transmission controls include an adaptive drive strategy to avoid frequent shifting when towing.
Page 566 564 STARTING AND OPERATING If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 Cooling System minutes of continuous operation, then change the trans- To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- mission fluid and filter(s) as specified for “police, taxi, heating, take the following actions: fleet, or frequent trailer towing.”...
Page 567: Snow Plow
STARTING AND OPERATING 565 SNOW PLOW WARNING! Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment Do not add a snow plow, winches, or any other should not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The aftermarket equipment to the front of your vehicle. airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the This could adversely affect the functioning of the front end structure.
Page 568: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
566 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Rear-Wheel All-Wheel Drive Models Ground Drive Models • See Instructions Flat Tow NONE • Transmission in PARK ALLOWED • Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) •...
Page 569: Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel Drive Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 567 Recreational Towing – Rear-Wheel Drive Models 6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for tow- ing, to secure the front wheels in the straight position. DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. CAUTION! Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is Towing with the rear wheels on the ground will...
Page 570: Recreational Towing - All-Wheel Drive Models
568 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! • Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Inter- Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer nal damage to the transmission or transfer case will case damage.
Page 571 STARTING AND OPERATING 569 Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) CAUTION! (Continued) • Failure to follow these procedures can cause severe WARNING! transmission and/or transfer case damage. Damage You or others could be injured if you leave the from improper towing is not covered under the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 572 570 STARTING AND OPERATING Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for 4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but recreational towing. do not start the engine. 5. Press and hold the brake pedal. CAUTION! 6. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that 7.
Page 573 STARTING AND OPERATING 571 11. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 12. Turn the engine OFF, then turn the ignition switch back to the ON/RUN position without starting the engine. 13. Firmly apply the parking brake. 14.
Page 574 572 STARTING AND OPERATING • A flashing NEUTRAL (N) position indicator light 16. Release the parking brake. indicates that shift requirements have not been met. 17. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and secure it away from the negative battery post. Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N) Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for NOTE:...
Page 575 STARTING AND OPERATING 573 8. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case NEU- press and hold the recessed transfer case NEU- TRAL (N), turning the engine OFF may be required to TRAL (N) button (located by the selector switch) for avoid gear clash.
Page 576 574 STARTING AND OPERATING • The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position 17. Shift the transmission into DRIVE, release the brake pedal, and check that the vehicle operates normally. for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable.
Page 577: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...576 JUMP-STARTING ..... . .592 ▫...
Page 578: Hazard Warning Flashers
576 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
Page 579: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 577 CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage You or others can be badly burned by hot engine your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If (H), pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 580: Jack Location
578 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location WARNING! (Continued) The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The in rear cargo area, below the load floor. vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed.
Page 581: Spare Tire Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 579 the square socket extension to rotate the “spare tire drive” nut. The nut is located under a plastic cover at the center-rear of the cargo floor area, just inside the liftgate opening. Thumb Screw Location Spare Tire Stowage The spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism.
Page 582: Spare Tire Removal
580 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down. Impact type tools can damage the winch mechanism. Spare Tire Removal 1. Remove the jack tools from the bag. 2. Raise the rubber mat and remove the plug from storage compartment floor.
Page 583 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 581 Spare Tire Tab Location 5. Spread the retaining tabs on the plastic plate and pull the metal stamping toward you to release it from the plastic plate.
Page 584: Preparations For Jacking
582 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Slide the metal stamping up the steel extension tube and winch cable. Rotate the metal stamping and push it through the hole in the plastic plate and wheel. Releasing Protective Plate Preparations For Jacking 1.
Page 585: Jacking Instructions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 583 Jacking Instructions WARNING! WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to moving traffic, pull far enough off Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack help prevent personal injury or damage to your or changing the wheel.
Page 586 584 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a Jack Warning Label service center where it can be raised on a lift.
Page 587 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 585 Jack And Tool Assembly Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding 3. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
Page 588 586 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Front Jack Location Lift Point On Sill Molding 4. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding).
Page 589 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 587 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 7.
Page 590 588 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the vehicle has spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
Page 591 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 589 10. Push out the small center cap using the jack tool from 11. Insert the two long tubes on the plastic protective inside the aluminum road wheel and position the plate in the lug holes of the road wheel. Push the end wheel behind the rear bumper with the “beauty side”...
Page 592 590 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 12. Slide the road wheel on the ground using the protec- NOTE: Double check to ensure the tire is snug against the tive plate until it is directly under the winch and underbody of the vehicle. Damage to the winch cable between the rear bumper and exhaust system heat may result if the vehicle is driven with the tire loose.
Page 593: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 591 14. Reinstall the plastic plug into the floor of the cargo Road Tire Installation area. Roll up and store the Jack, Tool Kit and Tire 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. Changing Instructions. Reinstall the cover for the jack in the rear storage bin.
Page 594: Jump-Starting
592 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack wrench while at the end of the handle for increased follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and leverage.
Page 595 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 593 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.
Page 596: Jump-Starting Procedure
594 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote posi- Jump-Starting Procedure tive (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove it. WARNING! 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park Failure to follow this procedure could result in per- the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex-...
Page 597 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 595 3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in negative (-) post of the booster battery. the reverse sequence: 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper 6.
Page 598: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
596 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be CAUTION! achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph or less. Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more than 2 sec- Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle onds, you must press the brake pedal to engage DRIVE power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, or REVERSE.
Page 599 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 597 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to may lead to transmission overheating and failure. transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- It can also damage the tires.
Page 600: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
598 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the vehicle stranded off road.
Page 601: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 599 4. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the 5. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. shift lever override access cover (located on the bot- 6. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access tom of the cupholder).
Page 602 600 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Towing Wheels OFF RWD MODELS AWD MODELS Condition the Ground Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: See instructions in “Recreational • Transmission in NEUTRAL Towing” under “Starting and • 30 mph (48 km/h) Operating”...
Page 603: Without The Key Fob
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 601 If the key fob is unavailable or the battery is discharged, Rear-Wheel Drive Models refer to “Shift Lever Override” in “What To Do In The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with Emergencies” for instructions on shifting the automatic all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
Page 604: All-Wheel Drive Models
602 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be transmission is in PARK. Refer to “Recreational Towing” in towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than “Starting and Operating” for detailed instructions. 15 miles (24 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the Vehicles equipped with a single-speed transfer case have ground.
Page 605 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... .614 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..605 ▫...
Page 606 604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid ....632 ▫ Front Turn Signal .....652 ▫...
Page 607: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 608: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 609: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and drivability.
Page 610: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II problem continues, the message will appear the next time system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the vehicle is started.
Page 611: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II happen: system to update. A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready. •...
Page 612: Dealer Service
610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 613: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off, or before starting the • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids engine after it has sat overnight. that protect the performance and durability of your Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-...
Page 614 612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. This symbol means that the oil has Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 615 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating operation of the Fuel Saver Technology. Refer to “Fuel temperatures.
Page 616: Engine Oil Filter
614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service Engine Air Cleaner Filter station or governmental agency for advice on how and Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in maintenance intervals.
Page 617: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection WARNING! The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid used to assure most efficient service.
Page 618: Air Conditioner Maintenance
616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 battery that the positive cable is attached to the at the start of each warm season.
Page 619 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- tioning system.
Page 620 618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re- place the filter: 1. Open the glove compartment and remove all contents. 2. Push in on the sides of the glove compartment and lower the door.
Page 621: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 6. Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter MOPAR® Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy opera- pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter tion and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be cover.
Page 622 620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield.
Page 623: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press blade holder.
Page 624: Exhaust System
622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some Exhaust System washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system system.
Page 625 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 WARNING! CAUTION! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control and can eventually poison you.
Page 626 624 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 627: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 Cooling System accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the WARNING! face of the condenser. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, You or others can be badly burned by hot engine cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 628: Maintaining Your Vehicle
626 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than visible sediment, clean and flush with OAT coolant specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- (antifreeze) that meets the requirements of Chrysler gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine Material Standard MS-12106.
Page 629 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627 coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) throughout CAUTION! (Continued) the life of your vehicle. • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine Please review these recommendations for using Organic coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan-...
Page 630 628 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any water when mixing the water/engine coolant (anti- accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. freeze) solution.
Page 631 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 629 Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing cool- a regulated substance requiring proper disposal.
Page 632: Brake System
630 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. •...
Page 633 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 631 With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and should be conducted.
Page 634: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
632 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be been in a tightly closed container.
Page 635: Transfer Case
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 633 The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to CAUTION! 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage then CAUTION! and cause them to leak. Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage Selection Of Lubricant them and cause them to leak.
Page 636: Automatic Transmission
634 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Fluid Automatic Transmission Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole, Selection Of Lubricant when the vehicle is in a level position. It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
Page 637 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 635 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 and/or torque converter nents.
Page 638 636 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, Use the following procedure to check the fluid level visit your authorized dealer immediately to have the properly: transmission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle 1. Park the vehicle on level ground. with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmis- sion damage.
Page 639 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 637 The holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid if the (upper) reference holes when the transmission reaches actual level is at or above the hole. The fluid level 180°F (82°C). Remember it is best to check the level at the should be between the HOT (upper) reference holes normal operating temperature.
Page 640: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
638 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid And Filter Changes The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper resistance built into your vehicle. maintenance intervals. What Causes Corrosion? In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transmission is disassembled for any reason.
Page 641 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 639 Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild such as steel wool or scouring powder that will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Page 642 640 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar • To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use cause that destroys the paint and protective coating, MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner. have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of CAUTION! the owner.
Page 643 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 641 • Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt • For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Page 644 642 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Headlights cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win- dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do lights (if equipped) that are lighter and less susceptible to not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may stone breakage than glass headlights.
Page 645: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 643 Seat Belt Maintenance may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical corresponds to the following chart. solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Page 646 644 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 40 Amp Air Suspension 30 Amp Antilock Brakes Green Pink Valve/Stability Control System 30 Amp Power Liftgate Pink Module 40 Amp Power Seat Green 30 Amp Trailer Tow...
Page 647 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 645 Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 60 Amp Main Ignition Off 60 Amp Radiator Fan Motor Yellow Draw (IOD) Yellow HI/Radiator Fan Motor Low 20 Amp Trailer Tow Lamps/ Blue Park Lamps 30 Amp...
Page 648 646 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Liftgate/Headrest 15 Amp Video/Universal Yellow Blue Garage Door Opener 25 Amp 115V AC Power In- Natural verter 10 Amp Heating, Ventilation &...
Page 649 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 647 Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Power Seat 15 Amp Instrument Cluster Yellow Module(s)/ Blue Adaptive Cruise 20 Amp Automatic Control/Audio Yellow Shutdown 3 Telematics/Daytime 10 Amp Horns (Low/ Running Lights High) –...
Page 650 648 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Driver Door Switch 20 Amp Backup Lamps Bank Yellow 10 Amp Ignition Switch/ 10 Amp Occupant Restraint Wireless Control Controller Module/Keyless 10 Amp Powertrain...
Page 651 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 649 Cavity Car- Mini Description CAUTION! tridge Fuse • When installing the totally integrated power mod- Fuse ule cover, it is important to ensure the cover is 15 Amp Left Rear Parklamps properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do Blue so may allow water to get into the totally integrated 20 Amp...
Page 652: Vehicle Storage
650 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 Interior Bulbs days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. Bulb Number You may: • Remove fuse #J13 in the Totally Integrated Power Glove Box Lamp Module (TIPM) labeled Main Ignition-Off Draw (IOD).
Page 653: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 651 Exterior Bulbs BULB REPLACEMENT Bulb Number High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) – If Headlamp – High Inten- Service at Authorized Equipped sity Discharge (HID) Dealer The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube. Headlamp (Low Beam) High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the Headlamp (High Beam) 9005...
Page 654: Halogen Headlamps - If Equipped
652 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- Front Turn Signal charge (HID) headlamps , when the headlamps are 1. Open the hood. turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This dimin- ishes and becomes more white after approximately 2.
Page 655: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 653 2. Firmly grasp the bulb by the two latches and squeeze 4. Align the index tabs of the front fog lamp bulb with them together to unlock the bulb from the back of the the slots in the collar of the bulb opening on the back front fog lamp housing.
Page 656: Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
654 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate. 3. Disconnect the two trim panel lights. 4. Tail lamps are now visible. Rotate socket(s) counter clockwise.
Page 657: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 655 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Rear License Lamp The center high-mounted stop lamp is an LED assembly. 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the See your authorized dealer for replacement. snap tab to remove the license lamp lens.
Page 658: Fluid Capacities
656 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES Metric Fuel (Approximate) 3.6L and 5.7L Engines 25 Gallons 94 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6L Engine (MOPAR®...
Page 659: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 657 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) meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Engine Oil –...
Page 660: Chassis
658 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission We recommend you only use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Transfer Case – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use Shell Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Page 661 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .660 ▫ Maintenance Chart.....662...
Page 662 660 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change scheduled oil change is performed by someone other indicator system.
Page 663 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 661 • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil master cylinder, power steering and transmission as Change Indicator System: needed • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as •...
Page 664 662 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Page 665 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 663 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine).** Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine).** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Page 666 664 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 667: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .667 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
Page 668 666 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .673 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ... .672 ▫...
Page 669: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 667 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 670: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
668 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
Page 671: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 669 In Mexico contact: Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
Page 672: Warranty Information
670 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service WARNING! contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 673: Mopar® Parts
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 671 MOPAR® PARTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety operating at its best.
Page 674 672 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix cepted.
Page 675 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 673 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
Page 676 674 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The WARNING! grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on Vehicle Safety Standard No.
Page 677 INDEX...
Page 678 676 INDEX Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .222 All Wheel Drive (AWD).....472 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... .627 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle .
Page 679 INDEX 677 Fluid Level Check ..... .634 Master Cylinder ......631 Fluid Type .
Page 680 678 INDEX Cargo Compartment ..... . .292 Cleaning Light .......293 Wheels .
Page 681 INDEX 679 Cooling System......625 Defroster, Rear Window.....296 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 682 680 INDEX Electronic Brake Control System ....490 Cooling ......625 Brake Assist System .
Page 683 INDEX 681 Exhaust System ......111 Fluid Capacities ......656 Exterior Lights .
Page 684 682 INDEX Conserving ......337 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ... .263 Ethanol .
Page 685 INDEX 683 Hazard Warning Flasher ....576 Ignition ....... . .16 Headlights .
Page 686 684 INDEX Jack Operation ......577 Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ....295 Jump Starting .
Page 687 INDEX 685 Headlights On With Wipers ....202 Vanity Mirror ......126 High Beam Indicator .
Page 688 686 INDEX Mini-Trip Computer ..... . .339 New Vehicle Break-In Period ....110 Mirrors .
Page 689 INDEX 687 Viscosity ......613 Pets ........109 Oil Filter, Selection .
Page 690 688 INDEX Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24 Reclining Front Seats ..... . .176 Recorder, Event Data ..... . .83 Quadra-Trac .
Page 691 INDEX 689 Restraints, Occupant ......51 Child Restraint ......84 Retractable Cargo Area Cover .
Page 692 690 INDEX Sentry Key Replacement .....20 Speedometer......319 Service Assistance .
Page 693 INDEX 691 Sunglasses Storage ......262 Changing ......577 Sun Roof .
Page 694 692 INDEX Trailer Towing ......560 Wiring ......562 Tread Wear Indicators .
Page 695 INDEX 693 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector ..381 Warranty Information ..... .670 Universal Transmitter ..... .263 Washers, Windshield .
Page 696 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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