Summary of Contents for Jeep 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8
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Grand Cherokee 2 0 1 2 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L SRT8...
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea- Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on name Chrysler Canada Inc.
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
INTRODUCTION 5 control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by injury.
INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ..19 ▫...
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....24 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . . 42 ▫...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ....59 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....78 ▫...
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition switch.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the then pull the key out with your other hand.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 • The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if CAUTION! (Continued) equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up • Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either: to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the •...
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder WARNING! (Continued) Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or sounds a signal to remind you to remove the Key Fob.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 The system uses the factory-mated Key Fob with Remote If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and Wireless Ignition vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Replacement Keys Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the is one that has never been programmed.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 • This device must accept any interference that may be Security modes to hear the differences in the horn. In case received, including interference that may cause unde- one should go off in the future, you will need to know sired operation.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, To Disarm The System make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF and the The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of key is physically removed from the ignition.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether • The driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the and open a door, the alarm will sound.
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the ILLUMINATED ENTRY The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the (extreme bottom position).
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 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.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Approach Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. are locked with the RKE transmitter or the Passive Entry The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles feature.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 NOTE: The interior lights will turn off if you turn the 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical ignition switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while latch at the top of the RKE transmitter sideways with the Panic Alarm is activated.
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26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal halves together. distance, check for these two conditions: General Information 1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and life of the battery is a minimum of three years.
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • System not disabled from previous remote start event How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the • Vehicle theft alarm not active engine will remote start: •...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle To Enter Remote Start Mode Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped Press and release the REMOTE START button The following messages will display in the EVIC if the on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- onds.
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30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The engine can be started two consecutive times with equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle, the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition must be press and release the START/STOP button. If the cycled by pushing the START/STOP button twice (or START/STOP button is not present, insert the Key Fob the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped panel downward. To unlock the front doors, pull the When remote start is activated, the heated steering inside door handle to the first detent. To unlock the rear wheel, and driver heated seat features will automatically doors, pull the door lock knob on the door trim panel turn on in cold weather.
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks WARNING! The power door lock switch is located on each front door • For personal security and safety in the event of an panel. Press the switch to lock or unlock the doors. accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 If you press the door lock switch while the Key Fob is in Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped the ignition switch and the driver’s door is open, the If Auto Unlock is enabled, this feature will unlock all the doors will not lock.
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34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. Child-Protection Door Lock Function Child-Protection Door Lock Location WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the NOTE: • Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ down the window, and open the door using the outside Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea-...
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36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driver’s (1.5 m) of the driver’s door handle, grab the driver’s front front door handle.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE To Enter The Liftgate Transmitter In Vehicle With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the button on the right side of Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside your vehicle, the the chrome accent bar, which is located on the liftgate...
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38 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 and Flipper glass will unlock when you press the button on the liftgate For further information, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: passenger and rear passenger door windows. The win- • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you dow controls will operate only when the ignition switch must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock is in the ON/RUN or ACC position.
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40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power window switches remain active for 10 min- WARNING! utes after the ignition has been turned OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch or leave a vehicle with Keyless Enter- Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection —...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 during Auto Up. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to Window Lockout Button the first detent and hold it to close the window manually. The Window Lockout button on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window controls on the rear doors.
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Liftgate Flipper Glass Once the liftgate flipper glass has been opened, connec- The liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the tion to the rear window wiper is interrupted, preventing liftgate is unlocked. To open the flipper glass, push up on activation of the rear wiper blade while the flipper glass the window switch located on the liftgate.
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Liftgate — If Equipped To operate the power liftgate manually in the open The power liftgate may be opened by pulling direction, pull the liftgate handle once to initiate a power up on the liftgate handle or by pressing the cycle and then pull the handle a second time to put LIFTGATE button on the Remote Keyless Entry...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 • If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is WARNING! closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position, provided it During power operation, personal injury or cargo meets sufficient resistance.
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46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgate WARNING! is opening, the liftgate motor will disengage to allow • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- manual operation. ous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • Knee bolsters for front seat occupants OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may vehicle are the restraint systems: enhance occupant protection by managing occupant •...
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48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE infant and child restraint systems. For more information Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat on LATCH, refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for belt properly (see section on Child Restraints) should be CHildren (LATCH).
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be WARNING! moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more Front Air Bags room to inflate. severe injuries in a collision.
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! (Continued) can reduce the seriousness of injuries in an accident. • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain Some of the worst injuries happen when people are (SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) thrown from the vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 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 an accident, people riding belts are designed to go around the large bones of in these areas are more likely to be seriously your body.
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52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the not protect you properly.
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54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a comfortable and not resting on your neck.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to shoulder belt.
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away you will prefer a higher position.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions If the passenger seating position is equipped with an The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are ALR and is being used for normal usage: equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably which are used to secure a child restraint system.
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE position that has a belt with this feature. Children WARNING! 12 years old and under should always be properly • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced restrained in the rear seat. if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat WARNING! belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced worn snugly and positioned properly. if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-...
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60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 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 an accident.
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62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock 1 —...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 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.
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph Seat Belt Lock Out (8 km/h), BeltAlert will provide both audio and visual The center rear seat belt system has a lock out feature that notification.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 extender should be used only if the existing belt is not instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex- words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers. tender and store it.
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66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat- design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 • Instrument Panel Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • Knee Impact Bolster driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides • Driver Advanced Front Air Bag output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), •...
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68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may • No objects should be placed over or near the air provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only.
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70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during WARNING! deployment could cause you to be severely injured or • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right killed.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Knee Impact Bolsters ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC air The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the bags, SAB air bags, and front seat belt pretensioners, as driver and the front passenger, and position front occu- required, depending on the severity and type of impact.
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72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions. The ORC contains a backup power supply system that Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or type of collision.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The WARNING! steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- the air bags inflate to their full size.
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74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be SABIC.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as Front And Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts, front and side impact sensors the battery has power or until the ignition key is can aid the ORC in determining the appropriate response removed.
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76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation or all of the following may occur: continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- •...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or • Modifications to any part of the air bag system may not function properly if modifications are could cause it to fail when you need it.
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine You will want to have the air bags ready to related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint inflate for your protection in a collision. The Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is were buckled/fastened; required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, •...
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80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child facing child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the right seat be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible for your child.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child WARNING! restraint: • Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety air bag unless the air bag is turned off.
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82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, NOTE: For additional information, refer to pull the shoulder belt until it is fully extended from the www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana- retractor.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or All children whose weight or height is above the forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a slouching can move the belt out of position. belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts •...
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84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat The rear outboard seating positions have lower belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for anchorages capable accommodating connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible, able for some time.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the...
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86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In addition, there are top tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with gap panel. They are not visible until you fold the gap separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or panel down.
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88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE secure a Child Restraint System (CRS). These types of Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR: seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat 1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull enough belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it necessary to use a locking clip.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 the upward position. To access the center seat arm rest tether first lower the arm rest. The tether is located behind the armrest and hooked onto the plastic seat backing. Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether Attached For center seating position route the tether strap over the seatback and headrest then attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
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90 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. Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback) Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top Tether Strap...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 WARNING! • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly be- hind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE behind the gap panel. Please note the top tether anchor- While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the ages are not visible until you fold the gap panel down. limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can Do not use the cargo tie down hooks located on the floor behind the seats.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 should be considered a normal part of the break-in and WARNING! (Continued) not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your SAFETY TIPS vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust WARNING! (Continued) system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is confined areas any longer than needed to move damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a Defroster collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, the blower control on high speed.
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96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al- Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- have been removed for cleaning.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 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.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Sun Visor Extension ....110 Mirrors ......107 ▫...
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100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Things You Should Know About Your ▫ Manual Front Passenger Seatback Uconnect™ Phone ....138 Adjustment —...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 ▫ To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To ▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ....182 Memory ......174 ▫...
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102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Deactivate ..... . . 197 Windshield Wipers And Washers ..188 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ....207 ▫ Enabling And Disabling Parksense ..234 ▫...
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104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ... . . 252 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ..242 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..256 ▫ Ignition Off Operation ....258 ▫...
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106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Area Features ....269 Rear Window Features ....275 ▫...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light in the button will illuminate to indicate when the dim- ming feature is activated.
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight forward or rearward to resist damage.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 mirror, press the mirror select button for the mirror that Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by you want to adjust. Using the mirror control switch, press the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want Memory Seat”...
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lift the cover to reveal the mirror. The light will turn on BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED automatically. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is operational. The rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any detection zones.
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112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light contamination so that the BSM system can function located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an properly.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary. The BSM system will issue an alert during these types of zone entries. Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle.
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114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 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.
116 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.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 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.
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Modes Of Operation signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert Three selectable modes of operation are available in the present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
• www.chrysler.com/uconnect Astronomy zone”. The side mirrors LED’s will be lit up • www.dodge.com/uconnect and stay lit until the vehicle exits the zone. • www.jeep.com/uconnect Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- • or call 1–877–855–8400 vehicle communications system.
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120 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Voice Command Button Operation Actual button location may vary with the ra- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ dio. The individual buttons are described in the Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone “Operation”...
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122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE example, you can use the compound form voice Cancel Command command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and the compound form command into two voice com- you will be returned to the main menu.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Device” phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the and follow the audible prompts. vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the •...
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124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call By Saying A Name Add Names To Your Uconnect™ Phonebook • Press the button to begin. NOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect™ Phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • To call a name from the Uconnect™ Phonebook or After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more downloaded Phonebook, follow the procedure in phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the “Call by Saying a Name”...
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126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone- entry that you wish to edit. book.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • After you enter the name, the Uconnect™ Phone will Delete Uconnect™ Phonebook Entry ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended work, mobile, other, or all. Say the designation you when the vehicle is not in motion.
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Note that only the phonebook in the current language • The Uconnect™ Phone will then prompt you as to the is deleted. number designation you wish to call. • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 call, press and hold the button until you hear a single call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is beep, indicating that the incoming call was rejected. in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Between Calls”...
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130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Conference Call Call Termination When two calls are in progress (one active and one on To end a call in progress, momentarily press the hold), press and hold the button until you hear a button.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Call Continuation Uconnect™ Phone Features Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Language Selection Uconnect™ Phone after the vehicle ignition key has been To change the language that the Uconnect™ Phone is switched to OFF.
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132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Emergency Assistance Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is not be applicable with the available mobile service and reachable: area. •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Towing Assistance Paging If you need towing assistance: To learn how to page, refer to “Working with Automated Systems”. Paging works properly except for pagers of • Press the button to begin. certain companies, which time out a little too soon to •...
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134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that The Uconnect™ Phone will then send the corresponding normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the tones over the phone.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect™ keypad and still use the Uconnect™...
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) from your Uconnect™ Phone paired mobile phone to the When you mute the Uconnect™ Phone, you will still be Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the button able to hear the conversation coming from the other and say “Transfer Call”.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 • When prompted, say “List Phones”. • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the phone names of Uconnect™...
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ You can either press the Uconnect™ Phone button to Phone restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone. For Uconnect™...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 • fully closed windows, Voice Command • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to • dry weather condition. provide at least ⁄ in (1 cm) gap between the overhead • Even though the system is designed for users speaking console (if equipped) and the mirror.
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140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must • fully closed windows, be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. • dry weather conditions, and • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Send Messages: Uconnect™ Phone can read or send new messages on You can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. To send your phone. a new message: • Press the Read Messages: button. If you receive a new text message while your phone is •...
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142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE List of Preset Messages: 11. See You in 15 minutes 1. Yes 12. I am on my way 2. No 13. I’ll be late 3. Where are you? 14. Are you there yet? 4.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Bluetooth Communication Link Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the the system from announcing the new incoming mes- Uconnect™...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
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148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 General Information NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- following conditions: mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a...
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists The system will best recognize your speech if the win- options, press the Voice Command button, listen dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is for the beep, and say your command.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the Radio AM volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In system is speaking.
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152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Disc To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 • “Switch to system setup” − “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Change to setup” − “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) • “Main menu setup” or —...
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training WARNING! For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™ Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. outside of a vehicle.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the rear of the seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Do not place any article under a power seat or Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to control which could cause a collision and serious the seat controls.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! (Continued) The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Lumbar — If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats are also equipped with power lumbar. The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Adjustment the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Some models may be equipped with manual front driver Release the bar once you have reached the desired or passenger seats.
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — WARNING! Recline To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.
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162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt “Remote Starting System — If Equipped” in “Things To within two to five minutes. Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Press the switch once to select HIGH-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements OFF. NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes.
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ventilated Seats — If Equipped OFF. When HIGH speed is selected both lights on the On some models, both the driver and passenger seats are switch will be illuminated. When LOW speed is selected ventilated.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 identified by any markings, only through visual inspec- WARNING! tion of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
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166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the downward on the head restraint.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players.
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168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! (Continued) upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they ward on the head restraint to lower it. are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and WARNING! positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily. Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a 1.
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170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To Raise Rear Seat • Do not fold the 60% rear seat down with the left Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer- outboard or rear center seat belt buckled. ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its •...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Reclining Rear Seat WARNING! To recline the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release the lever Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the at the desired position.
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat, driver’s outside mirror, adjustable steering wheel posi- tion (if equipped), and the radio station preset settings.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory to 12 AM and 12 FM stations can be set). NOTE: Each time the S (SET) button and a numbered 6.
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11. Select Remote Linked to Memory in the Electronic To recall the memory setting for driver two, press Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter Yes . Refer MEMORY button number 2 on the driver’s door, or the to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to Customer-Programmable Features”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 3. Press and release the memory S (SET) button located Easy Entry/Exit Seat on the driver’s door. This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the 4.
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE driving position when the key is placed into the TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ignition, and turned out of the LOCK position toward To open the hood, two latches must be released. the ACC/ON position.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left CAUTION! and lift the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is Headlight Switch on the parking lights, taillights, license plate The headlight switch is located on the left side of the light and instrument panel lights are also instrument panel, next to the steering wheel.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Headlights On Automatically With Wipers CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights, it also has this customer-programmable feature. When Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, your headlights are in the automatic mode and the steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the engine is running, they will automatically turn on when lenses.
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: When your headlights come on during the To Activate daytime, the instrument panel lights will automatically 1. Enable the Automatic High Beams. Refer to “Elec- dim to the lower nighttime intensity. Refer to “Lights” in tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer- this section for further information.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 2. Push back on the multifunction lever once again to Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights reactivate the system. Only This feature prevents the headlights from interfering NOTE: Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and with the vision of oncoming drivers.
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Interior Lights to its farthest position up until you hear a click. This Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front feature is termed the “Parade” mode and is useful when doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating headlights are required during the day.
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ambient Light Color Control — If Equipped Lights-On Reminder Ambient lights are located under the instrument panel If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on and the driver’s and passenger’s front seats. The color of after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when the ambient lights can be changed by pressing the button the driver’s door is opened.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night time visibility. To turn the lights off, press the switch a Front Map/Reading Lights second time.
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ambient Light Multifunction Lever The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- steering column. ity of the floor center console and PRNDL area.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 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.
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wiper Operation The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent the left side of the steering column. The front wipers are positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low operated by rotating a switch, located on the end of the wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 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.
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles WARNING! after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of four settings to activate this feature. The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the multifunction lever.
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone • Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the may reduce Rain Sensing performance. ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the NEU- TRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will not •...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column in position, push the lever upward until fully engaged. WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
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194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE steering column lever is located below the multifunction NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory lever on the steering column. Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel to return the tilt/telescopic steering column to pre-programmed positions.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps steering wheel to operate. warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start wheel has only one temperature setting.
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material. This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 20 mph...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic To Set A Desired Speed Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle vehicle set speed. has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button and release.
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Vary The Speed Setting To Accelerate For Passing When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the crease speed by pushing the RES (+) button. If the button pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in WARNING! light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes a radar Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you.
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200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) − Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight system. It is not a substitute for active driving distance conditions.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 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, •...
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the The speed control buttons (located on the right side of the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise steering wheel) operates the ACC system. Control.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 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.
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could acciden- tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the system off when you are not using To Set A Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 • 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.
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You turn OFF the ignition. NOTE: If ACC is resumed or set with the ESC/TCS off, ESC will automatically be re-engaged. • You switch to Four-Wheel Drive Low. To Resume Speed Press the RES + button and release. Then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 To Vary The Speed Setting Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 mph While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by (1.6 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of pressing and holding the RES + button.
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Setting The Following Distance In ACC The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between 3 (long), 2 (me- dium), and 1 (short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 same lane, the EVIC displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indi- cator” icon, and the system adjusts vehicle speed auto- matically to maintain the distance setting, regardless of the set speed. The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until: •...
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210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- The ACC Systems provides Overtake Aid when passing on ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if the left hand side only. When driving with ACC engaged necessary.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ACC SET The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings. The − When ACC is set, the set speed will display. EVIC is located in the upper part of the instrument cluster between the speedometer and the tachometer.
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ACC screen will display once again if any ACC Display Warnings And Maintenance activity occurs, which may include any of the following: “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning • Set Speed Change The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 The “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” message NOTE: If the ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of can sometimes be displayed while driving in highly Vehicle” warning is active Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise reflective areas (i.e.
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214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the sensor is damaged due to a collision, see your • Installing a snow plow, front-end protector, an after- authorized dealer for service. market grille or modifying the grille is not recom- mended.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 To remove the sensor follow these instructions: Store the sensor and bracket assembly in a safe location. The wiring and connector must be stowed properly after 1. Unplug the connector by depressing the two tabs on the sensor and bracket assembly is removed.
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216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ACC Unavailable Warning If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ FCW Unavailable, Vehicle System Error”, there may be a temporary malfunction that limits ACC functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions, ACC will be temporarily unavailable.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 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.
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218 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.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 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.
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220 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 General Information To change between the different cruise modes, press the MODE button when the system is in either the OFF, FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems READY or SET state. Pressing of the MODE button in any Classification Specifications: state will result in changing to the new Mode in the OFF 47 C.F.R.
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222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set A Desired Speed To Cancel When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, press the The system will disable normal Cruise Control without SET - button and release. The EVIC will display the set erasing the memory if: speed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 • You turn off the ignition. you is no longer probable, the warning message will be deactivated. • You engage Four-Wheel Drive Low. If the Cruise Control system is turned off and reactivated, the system will return to the last driver setting (ACC or Normal Cruise Control).
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224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • The minimum speed for FCW activation is 10 mph (16 km/h). Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW detect • When entering or driving in a curve, the FCW alerts every type of potential collision.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 FCW settings can only be changed when the vehicle is in Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows PARK. the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are much closer. This The default status of FCW is the “Far”...
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226 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...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 NOTE: FCW Unavailable 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, Vehicle System Error”, there may be a temporary malfunction that limits FCW functionality.
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service FCW Warning PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ EQUIPPED FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual there is an internal system fault.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 ParkSense Sensors The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the Instru- The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is audible warnings to indicate the distance between the within the sensors’...
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. Park Assist System OFF Park Assist System ON...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 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.
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232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 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...
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enabling And Disabling ParkSense The ParkSense switch LED will be ON when Park- ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with a switch Sense is disabled or defective. The ParkSense switch located in the switch bank of the instrument panel or LED will be OFF when the system is enabled.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 If “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” appears in the ParkSense System Usage Precautions Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) make sure NOTE: the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then cycle the ignition.
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236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ParkSense , when on, will MUTE the radio when it is • On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense sounding a tone. should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered or open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist • Drivers must be careful when backing up even System, it is strongly recommended that the ball when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sys- mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected tem.
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear EQUIPPED camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear appears again.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting the “enable rear camera in reverse” soft-key. 5. Press the “save” soft-key. Turning ParkView On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio 1. Press the “menu” hard-key. 2.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 Sunglass Bin Door At the front of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- ment access is a “push/push” design. Push the chrome pad on the door to open.
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242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 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.
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next button you want to program and the hand-held transmit- step after the LEARN button has been pressed. ter button.
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi- the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not cator light. The Homelink indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after Homelink has received the fre- release the button.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to follow these steps: time-out in the same manner.
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Watch for the HomeLink indicator to change flash Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 Security Troubleshooting Tips It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here in your vehicle. are some of the most common solutions: •...
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: while you are programming the universal trans- ceiver.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in visors on the overhead console. the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express Closing Sunroof — Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half Press the switch forward and release it within one-half second and the sunroof will open automatically from any second and the sunroof will close automatically from any position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 Pinch Protect Feature Sunshade Operation This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is sunroof will automatically retract.
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunroof Maintenance Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. Ignition OFF Operation The power sunroof switches remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in second and the sunroof will open automatically from any position.
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing Sunroof — Express automatically. This is called “Express Open”. During Press the switch forward and release it within one-half Express Open operation, any movement of the shade second and the sunroof will close automatically from any switch will stop the shade.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode Pinch Protect Override To close the shade, press and hold the switch in the If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing forward position. Any release of the switch will stop the the sunroof, press the switch forward and hold for two movement and the shade will remain in a partially closed seconds after the reversal occurs.
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunroof Maintenance ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) power the glass panel. outlets that can be used to power cellular phones, small electronics and other low powered electrical accessories.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 CAUTION! Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo outlet located in the storage area of the center console. area.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 NOTE: The rear power outlet can be switched to “battery” powered all the time by switching the power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse in the fuse panel. Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 — M7 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel 2 —...
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262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron- ics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
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264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The power inverter is designed with built-in overload NOTE: When the power inverter switch is pressed, protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, there will be a delay of approximately one second before the power inverter will automatically shut down.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholder Location...
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove box door. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Opened Glove Compartment Glove Compartment...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 Door Storage Center Console Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy The center console contains both an upper and a lower access. storage area. Door Panel Storage Storage Compartment...
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268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the the small latch located on the lid. lower storage compartment. Storage Compartment Latches Lower Storage Compartment...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 Press in on the flashlight to release it. WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving.
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, Cargo Storage Bins twice for low, and a third time to return to off. There are four removable storage bins located in the rear cargo area.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 Two additional storage bins are located under the load floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor and attach the tether hook (attached to the bottom of the load floor) to the liftgate opening. Lower Storage Bins Tether Strap...
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area: 1.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 WARNING! In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment.
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274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits • To help protect against personal injury, passengers described on the label attached to the left door or should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The left door center pillar.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to the Rear Window Wiper/Washer second detent for continuous rear wiper operation. The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch Rotating the center portion upward once more will located on the control lever.
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” window defroster only when the engine is operating. position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED rack frame. Once the crossbar is in the desired position, The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the retighten the with the wrench to lock the crossbar into weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack.
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278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care- not carry any loads on the roof rack without the fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the crossbars installed.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System ..310 Instrument Panel Features ....283 ▫ Fuel Economy ..... . 311 Instrument Cluster .
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280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Turn Menu Off ..... . 318 Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) ..332 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 ▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — Uconnect™ Multimedia Video Entertainment If Equipped ......352 System (VES)™...
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282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Replacing The Batteries ....378 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ... . 397 ▫...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS the ON/RUN position before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to 1. Tachometer ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000).
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286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL system. If this light remains on after several ignition WARNING! cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal problem diagnosed and corrected.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 5. TOW/HAUL Indicator Light — If Equipped 9. Hill Descent Control Indicator Light — If Equipped This light will illuminate when the TOW/ The symbol indicates the status of the Hill HAUL button has been selected. The TOW/ Decent Control (HDC) feature.
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288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should before the repair or service.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS...
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290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped 14. Brake Warning Light This indicator will illuminate when the park This light monitors various brake functions, lights or headlights are turned on. including brake fluid level and parking brake application.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on dangerous.
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292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light also will turn on when the parking brake is brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have tion.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 19. Fuel Gauge 23. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when Light — If Equipped the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- trol (ESC) is off.
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294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- WARNING! ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC consists of the following: (EVIC) • System Status The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
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296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units, System Setup, Vehicle Speed, Trip Info, Turn Menu Off and sub-menus.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 BACK Button messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn- Press the BACK button to scroll back to a ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall previous menu or sub-menu. into several categories: •...
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298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL of this message type are Turn Signal On (if a turn signal When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays is left on) and Lights On (if driver leaves the vehicle). the following messages: • Unstored Messages Until RUN •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 • Keyfob Battery Low • Normal Cruise Ready — When Adaptive Cruise Con- trol (ACC) system is turned off and Normal (Fixed • Liftglass Open Speed) Cruise Control mode is available. Refer to • Left front turn signal lamp out “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)”...
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300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ACC Cancelled — To disable the ACC system. Refer to • Brake — If the ACC system predicts that its maximum “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding braking level is not sufficient to maintain the set The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 • Key in Ignition Lights On that limits functionality. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of • Ignition or Accessory On Your Vehicle” (if equipped). • Ignition or Accessory On Lights On •...
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302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Memory 1 profile set • Automatic high beams on • Memory 2 profile set • Automatic high beams off • Memory system unavailable — Not in Park • Service Four Wheel Drive System • Memory system unavailable — Seatbelt buckled •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • For 4x4 High Slow Below 5 MPH or 8 KPH Put Trans • Vehicle Lowered To Entry/Exit (Park) Height — This in N Press 4 Low message is displayed (for 5 seconds) when the vehicle has achieved the Park Height.
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Reduce Speed To Maintain Selected Ride Height — • Aerodynamic Ride Height — This is displayed (for This message is displayed in advance warning to the 5 seconds) when the vehicle has achieved the Aerody- driver that the vehicle will be moved to the next lower namic Height.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 • Electronic Speed Control ON • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) SET This light will turn on when the electronic This light will turn on when the ACC is SET. speed control is ON. For further information, For further information, refer to “Adaptive refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Air Suspension Up NOTE: • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- The air suspension up telltale will illuminate tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under when the air suspension is in use. For further these conditions there will be a substantial increase in information, refer to “Starting And Operating”.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 will display in the telltale display area. Tighten the fuel EVIC Red Telltale Lights filler cap properly and press the SELECT button to turn This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These off the message. If the problem continues, the message telltales include: will appear the next time the vehicle is started.
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308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Pressure Warning Light If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure. If Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 required. You may experience reduced performance, an service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may Do In Emergencies” for more information. require towing. • Transmission Temperature Warning Light •...
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unless reset, this message will continue to display each WARNING! time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • Distance To Empty (DTE) Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go • Miles Per Gallon (MPG) 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the 2.
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312 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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 • Trip B Vehicle Speed Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle • Elapsed Time Speed” displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. Press the SELECT button to display the Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the current speed in mph or km/h.
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Elapsed Time down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON been selected.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 • Digital Speedometer This light will illuminate when the sport mode is selected. This mode provides performance To access, press and release either the UP or DOWN based tuning with improved handling through arrow button until “Performance Features” appears in an electronic controlled dampening system.
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316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The time will continue to display until the SELECT • The distance and speed measurements display while button is pressed. the event is taking place. • Pressing the SELECT button will clear the current run •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 • Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach Peak G-Force 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) in less then 30 seconds. When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force values (two lateral and two longitudinal). •...
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Messages # Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle Select from Main Menu using the UP or DOWN buttons. Info” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. This feature shows the number of stored warning mes- Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the sages (in the # place holder).
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Tire PSI Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Tire PSI” displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. Press and release the UP/DOWN but- tons until one of the following System Status messages displays in the EVIC: •...
320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Your system can be set to display pressure units in PSI, NOTE: The system will display the last known outside kPa, or BAR. temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- Keyless Enter-N-Go Display —...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free from large metallic objects such as buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, etc. Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
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322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass Variance” 1. Turn ON the ignition switch. message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the SELECT 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup button.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 Customer-Programmable Features Italian (Italiano), German (Deutsch), and Dutch (Neder- (System Setup) lands). Then, as you continue, the information will dis- Personal Settings allows you to set and recall features play in the selected language. when the transmission is in PARK. If the transmission is Nav–Turn By Turn out of PARK or the vehicle begins moving, a warning When this feature is selected, the navigation system...
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324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL feature showing the system has been activated, or the Unlock All Doors 1st Press, all doors will unlock no check-mark is removed showing the system has been matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is deactivated.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 make your selection, press and release the SELECT Horn With Remote Lock button a check-mark appears next to the feature showing When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will the system has been activated or the check-mark is occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
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326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Flash Lamps With Lock Headlamps With Wipers When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn (Available with Automatic Headlamps Only) signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is with the RKE transmitter.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 Easy Entry/Exit Seat REVERSE position. The mirrors will move back to their (Available with Memory Seat Only) previous position when the transmission is shifted out of This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to REVERSE. To make your selection, press and release the enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the vehicle.
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328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Illuminated Approach release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate next to the feature showing the system has been activated and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors or the check-mark is removed showing the system has are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 Wiper Mode — If Equipped Blind Spot Alert When this feature is selected, the system will automati- There are three selections when operating Blind Spot Alert. cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture By pressing and releasing the SELECT button once, the on the windshield.
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330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Forward Collision Warning Park Assist System The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) feature can be can The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind be set to Far, set to Near or turned Off. The default status the vehicle when the transmission is in the REVERSE of FCW is the Far setting.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 Calibrate Compass Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) Refer to “Compass Display” for more information. — If Equipped Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ User Compass Variance Manual located on the DVD for further details. Refer to “Compass Display”...
332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC side of the radio faceplate. position to operate the radio.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 SEEK Buttons 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch knob to save time change.
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334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 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.
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336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 TIME Button Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Press this button to change the display from a large CD Play. playing time display to a small CD playing time display. Notes on Playing MP3 Files RW/FF The radio can play MP3 files;...
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338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files Playback of MP3 Files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the VBR bit rate.
340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which (SALES CODE RES+RSC) allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s side of the radio faceplate.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or another selection.
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342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes (if equipped).
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 INFO Button Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
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344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE Button Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Information Inform mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Jazz Jazz or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five News News seconds will allow the program format type to be se-...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set Program Type 16-Digit Character Display the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust Top 40 Top 40 the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL Weather Weather control knob.
346 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.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. and begin to play when you insert the disc.
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button Press the SET/RND button a second time to stop Ran- Press this button to change the display from a large CD dom Play. playing time display to a small CD playing time display. Notes On Playing MP3 Files RW/FF The radio can play MP3 files;...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). •...
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350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files Playback of MP3 Files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the VBR bit rates.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders to return to elapsed time display. on the disc.
352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) System Activation Press this button to change the display to time of day. The Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you time of day will display for five seconds (when the may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio ignition is OFF).
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly ESN/SID Access on or above the antenna. With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll Reception Quality...
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354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia INFO Button (Satellite) Mode Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or able).
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.
356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons 1 - 6 This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you plugged into the USB port, located in the center console commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations).
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device NOTE: The center console will have a position where Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external the iPod or consumer electronic audio device cable can USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port be routed through without damaging the cable when which is located in the center console or glove compart-...
358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis- Controlling The iPod Or External USB Device charged, it may not communicate with the iPod /USB/ Using Radio Buttons MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained. To get into the iPod /USB/MP3 control mode and access Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod /USB/ a connected audio device, either press the “AUX”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 • Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while during play mode will jump to the next track in the playing a track, skips to the next track or press the list, or press the VR button and say Next or Previous VR button and say Next Track .
360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclock- SCAN button again. During Scan mode, pressing the << SEEK and SEEK >> buttons will select the previ- wise (backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying ous and next tracks. the track detail on the radio display.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 • Preset 2 – Artists device, then follow the same steps to go to the desired track in that list. Not all iPod or external USB device • Preset 3 – Albums sub-menu levels are available on this system. •...
362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL phone system. Seven devices can be paired to the WARNING! Uconnect™ phone system, but just one can be selected and played. Do not plug in or remove the iPod or external USB device while driving. Failure to follow this warning Selecting Different Audio Device could result in an accident.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 Previous Track Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on the radio and say “Previous Track” to jump to the previous track music on your cellular phone. Browse Browsing is not available on a BTSA device. Only the current song that is playing will display info.
364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Single Video Screen 2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc NOTE: Typically there are two different ways to operate is recognized and displays the menu screen or starts the features of the Video Entertainment System (VES)™.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 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 appears on the right side of the screen, touch the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
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366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in the MEDIA column. To exit touch the back arrow soft-key at the top left of the screen. NOTE: The “1” and “2” soft-keys are displayed for the headphone channels.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 NOTE: Play Video Games • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC input jacks located on the back of the center console. tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
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368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be Using The Remote Control sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control. jacks: 2. While looking at the video screen, highlight VES AUX NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- 1, by either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. Touch the 1 or 2 based on the headphone channel you want to change. To exit press the back arrow soft-key at 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. the top of the screen.
370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 2. Using The Remote Control 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control and the Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is playing then only a small banner will appear on the bottom of the screen.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. choose an audio source.
372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Important Notes For Single Video Screen System Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio • VES™ is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD hard-key on the simultaneously. radio faceplate (Touch-Screen).
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 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.
374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key based on the channel you Pause, FF, RW, and Stop. Pressing the X in the upper want to change and then the DISC soft-key in the MEDIA corner will turn off the remote control screen column.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 Controls And Indicators the Channel 2, position the remote controls the function- ality of headphone Channel 2 (left side of the screen). 1. Power – Turns the screen and wireless headphone transmitter for the selected Channel on or off. To hear –...
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376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. PROG Up/Down – When listening to a radio mode, 15. SETUP – When in a video mode, press the SETUP pressing PROG Up selects the next preset and pressing button to access the display settings (see the display PROG Down selects the previous preset stored in the settings section) to access the DVD setup menu, select the radio.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 / NEXT – In radio modes, press to select to the next station. In disc modes, press to advance to the next audio track or video chapter. In menu modes, use to navigate in the menu. Remote Control Storage The video screen(s) come with a built in storage compart- ment for the remote control which is accessible when the...
378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Replace the batteries, making sure to orient them Locking The Remote Control All remote control functionality can be disabled as a according to the polarity diagram shown. parental control feature. • Replace the battery compartment cover. •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before sound can be heard from the headphones. To conserve battery life, the headphones will automatically turn off approximately three minutes after the rear video system is turned off.
380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. If the video screen is displaying a video source (such Replacing The Batteries as a DVD Video), pressing STATUS shows the status on a Each set of headphones requires two AAA batteries for popup banner at the bottom of the screen. Pressing the operation.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 How Long Does The Coverage Last? This warranty lasts may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or as long as you own the Product. consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal What Does This Warranty Cover? Except as specified rights.
382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may register your Unwired wireless headphones selected radio mode. When shared, the radio has priority online at www.unwiredtechnology.com or by phone at over the VES™ or all radio modes (FM, AM). The VES™ 1-888-293-3332. has the ability to switch tuner (AM/FM), SEEK, SCAN, TUNE, and recall presets in radio modes as long as it is System Information...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 Information Mode Display 5. Channel 2 Shared Status 6. Channel 2 Audio Only/Mute 7. Channel 1 ENTER Button Action 8. Channel 2 ENTER Button Action 9. Clock 10. Video Lock 11. Not Available / Error 12.
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384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Numeric Keypad Menu When the display for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 shows DIRECT TUNE, pressing the remote control’s ENTER button activates a numeric keypad menu. This screen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency, satellite channel, or track number.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 Station List Menu Disc Menu Channel Selection Menu For SIRIUS Backseat TV™ When listening to Satellite audio, pressing the remote Disc Menu For CDs control’s MENU button displays a list of all available When listening to a CD Audio or CD Data disc, pressing channels.
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386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display Settings settings are already set for optimum viewing, so there is no need to change these settings under normal circum- stances. To change the settings, press the remote control’s navi- gation buttons ( , ) to select an item, then press the remote control’s navigation buttons ( , ) to change the...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 • Close the video screen. Disc Formats The VES™ DVD player is capable of playing the follow- • To change the current audio mode, press the remote ing types of discs (12 mm or 8 mm diameter): control’s MODE button.
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388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DVD Audio Support If you record a disc using a personal computer, there may be cases where the VES™ DVD player may not be able to When a DVD-Audio disc is inserted in the VES™ DVD play some or the entire disc, even if it is recorded in a player, the DVD-Audio title on the disc is played by compatible format and is playable on other players.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 • Mixed media recordable DVD formats will only play end with the extension .mp3 or .MP3 and WMA the Video_TS portion of the disc. files must always end with the extension .wma or .WMA . To prevent incorrect playback, do not use If you are still having trouble writing a disc that is these extensions for any other types of files.
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390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL between 64 and 192Kbps. Variable bit rates are also If a disc has a damaged track which results in audible or supported. For both formats, the recommended visible errors that persists for 2.0 seconds, the DVD sample rate is either 44.1kHz or 48kHz.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 Display All of the Language settings have a special Other setting Other Language Setup to accommodate languages other than Japanese or Eng- lish. These languages are selected using a special four- digit code. To enter a new language code, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: •...
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392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • When the entire four-digit code is entered, press the them where lower numbers are designated for all audi- remote control’s ENTER button. If the language code ences and higher numbers are designated for more adult is not valid, the numbers all change back to * .
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 To set the password, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: • Using the remote control Left and Right cursor but- tons, select the Rating tab. • Highlight Change Password , and then press the remote control’s ENTER button.
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394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • After the four-digit password is entered, press the To set the rating, activate the DVD Setup Menu and remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change. follow these additional instructions: • Using the remote control’s Left and Right cursor buttons, select the Rating tab.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 • Using the remote control’s Up and Down cursor General Information buttons, select the new rating level, and then press the This system complies with Part 15 of the FCC Operation remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change. is subject to the following two conditions: Product Agreement 1.
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396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The 12 Channel Class D GreenEdge high efficiency Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Driver- amplifier is governed by a high voltage tracking power Selectable Surround Sound (DSS)” under “Electronic supply and drives a 7.3-channel playback architecture. Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a The remote sound system controls are located on the rear pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to mode of the sound system.
398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The button located in the center of the left-hand control CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following grammed in the radio preset pushbutton. precautions: CD Player 1.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective Control (ATC) — If Equipped coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) •...
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400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The ATC system automatically maintains the interior 1. A/C Button comfort level desired by the driver and passenger. Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning (A/C) setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 6. Right Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display 10. Auto Temperature Control Button This display shows the temperature setting for the right Controls airflow temperature, distribution, volume, and front seat occupant. the amount of air recirculation automatically. Press and release to select.
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402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Mode Control Button Automatic Operation Press and release to select between Modes (Panel, Bi- 1. Press the AUTO button on the Automatic Temperature Level, Floor, Mix). Performing this function will cause the Control (ATC) Panel. ATC to switch into manual mode.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 • The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric There are seven fixed blower speeds. units by selecting the US/M customer-programmable Use the outer dial control to regulate feature. Refer to the “Electronic Vehicle Information the amount of air forced through the Center (EVIC) —...
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404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Panel Mode Mix Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or direct the flow of air.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 Air Conditioning (A/C) Recirculation Control The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator When outside air contains smoke, odors, or to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, system.
406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may As the temperature gets colder, it may be necessary to lead to excessive window fogging. The Recirculation direct air onto the windshield. Adjust the temperature mode is not allowed in the Floor/Defrost Mix and control and blower speed to maintain comfort.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 Summer Operation Winter Operation When operating the system during the winter months, NOTE: In some cases during high temperature trailer make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the tow operation the Air Conditioning system performance windshield, is free of ice, slush, snow, or other may be reduced.
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat ON/RUN mode.
414 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated CAUTION! (Continued) Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage is at idle speed.
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 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 LOCK 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.
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416 STARTING AND OPERATING To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN START/STOP Button (engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 1.
STARTING AND OPERATING 417 • 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”), • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time •...
418 STARTING AND OPERATING Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. START/STOP Button) Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and If the engine fails to start after you have followed the release it as soon as the starter engages.
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out of PARK. CAUTION! WARNING! Damage to the automatic transmission may occur if • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK the following precautions are not observed: •...
420 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure Interlock (BTSI) system that holds the shift lever in the those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, PARK position unless the brakes are applied.
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 The electronically-controlled transmission provides a the shift paddles (-/+) while in the DRIVE position, or precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are tapping one of the steering wheel-mounted shift paddles self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new (-/+), will manually select the transmission gear, and will vehicle may be somewhat abrupt.
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422 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before WARNING! (Continued) placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to if it is not completely in PARK.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 423 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
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424 STARTING AND OPERATING • 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 LOCK/OFF will not move out of PARK.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 425 DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission ignition to coast down a hill.
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426 STARTING AND OPERATING SPORT may be illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle This mode alters the transmission’s automatic shift to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without schedule for sportier driving. Upshift speeds are in- damaging the transmission. creased to make full use of available engine power.
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- When to Use TOW Mode mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could curs, select TOW mode, using the rotary switch on the...
428 STARTING AND OPERATING Operation reached. If, however, AutoStick is engaged while in When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the the “Selec-Track” SPORT or TRACK mode, the trans- transmission will operate automatically, shifting between mission will remain in the selected gear even when the five available gears.
STARTING AND OPERATING 429 • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick is en- SELEC-TRACK™ gaged. Description • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when Selec-Track™ combines the capabilities of the vehicle AutoStick is engaged. control systems, along with driver input, to provide the best performance for all terrains.
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430 STARTING AND OPERATING • Auto – Fully automatic full time four-wheel drive Selec-Track™ consists of the following positions: operation can be used on and off road. Balances • Sport – Dry weather, on-road calibration. Performance traction with seamless steering feel to provide im- based tuning that provides a rear wheel drive feel but proved handling and acceleration over two-wheel with improved handling and acceleration over a two-...
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 The customer has the option of going to FULL OFF with Active Dampening System no interaction from the ESC System. The active suspen- This vehicle is equipped with an electronic controlled sion system will be in Full Firm mode. A green flag will dampening system.
432 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising Water Driving through water more than a few inches/ WARNING! centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. Do not drive on, or cross, a road or a path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
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STARTING AND OPERATING 433 Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! Although your vehicle is capable of driving through • Driving through standing water may cause dam- shallow standing water, consider the following Caution and Warning before doing so. age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, CAUTION! transmission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination...
434 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph steering capability if power assist is lost.
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 NOTE: CAUTION! • Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel travel are considered normal and do not indicate that Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end there is a problem with the power steering system. of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when •...
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436 STARTING AND OPERATING The foot operated parking brake is located below the When the parking brake is applied with the ignition lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 437 When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front WARNING! (Continued) wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with from the curb on an uphill grade. Apply the parking access to an unlocked vehicle.
438 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- brake control system that includes the Anti-Lock Brake ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake or injury.
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 Differential (BLD), functions similar to a limited-slip WARNING! differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the wheel.
440 STARTING AND OPERATING benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by “pump” the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the unless braking is no longer desired.
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. En- WARNING! gine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path. Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions and driving conditions, influence the chance ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
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442 STARTING AND OPERATING Light” also flashes when the TCS is active. If the “ESC The ESC system has three available operating modes. Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever as little throttle as possible.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 443 again, momentarily press the “ESC OFF” switch. This situation requiring ESC to be switched to the “Partial will restore the normal “ESC On” mode of operation. Off” mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momen- tarily pressing the “ESC OFF”...
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444 STARTING AND OPERATING “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential. derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- If one wheel on an axle is spinning faster than the other, tion.
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) WARNING! TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle actions to attempt to stop the sway. The system may down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the reduce engine power and apply the brake of the appro- trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
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446 STARTING AND OPERATING speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- NOTE: • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momen- tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
STARTING AND OPERATING 447 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. •...
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448 STARTING AND OPERATING • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded ample: T145/80D18 103M.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 449 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 —...
450 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
452 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 453 Loading The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You the weight referenced here.
454 STARTING AND OPERATING • For the following example, the combined weight of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs [295 kg]).
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456 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- WARNING! hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can the right or left. cause collisions.
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable properly inflated even when they are under-inflated.
458 STARTING AND OPERATING Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds temperature changes. within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very...
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 Radial-Ply Tires vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation WARNING! pattern. If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires ment tire and wheel as a spare, a non-matching tempo- on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle rary emergency use spare may be equipped with your...
460 STARTING AND OPERATING Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver’s side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire.
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a Full Size Spare – If Equipped conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
462 STARTING AND OPERATING 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). WARNING! WARNING! Limited-use spares are for emergency use only.
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
464 STARTING AND OPERATING Information” placard for the size designation of your tire. WARNING! The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall. See the Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety years, regardless of the remaining tread.
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus- failure and loss of vehicle control.
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466 STARTING AND OPERATING These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Road type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main- tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle threshold for any reason, including low temperature recommended cold tire pressure.
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468 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold CAUTION! (parked for more than three hours) tire pressure of 33 psi • The TPMS has been optimized for the original (227 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa), a tempera- equipment tires and wheels.
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire the tire.
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470 STARTING AND OPERATING • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information in PSI, kPa, or BAR. Center (EVIC), and a graphic displaying tire pressures •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 471 Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible, in PSI, kPa, or BAR. and inflate the low tire(s) that is “flashing”...
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472 STARTING AND OPERATING message will not be present, and a pressure value will be SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message is then followed by a displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by graphic display, with pressure values still shown. This any of the following: indicates the pressure values are still being received from the TPM Sensors but they may not be located in the...
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 the EVIC will display a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM mes- General Information sage for three seconds and then display dashes (- -) in This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and place of the pressure value. For each subsequent ignition RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
474 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer recom- 6.4L Engine mends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC speci- The 6.4L engine is designed to meet all fications if they are available.
STARTING AND OPERATING 475 winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: your vehicle.
476 STARTING AND OPERATING More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged Materials Added To Fuel exposure to E-85 fuel. All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional MMT In Gasoline detergents or other additives is not needed under normal MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is conditions and they would result in additional cost.
STARTING AND OPERATING 477 Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition WARNING! malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune monoxide poisoning:...
478 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located under WARNING! (Continued) the headlamp switch). • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- mal conditions repaired promptly.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 479 2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel filler CAUTION! cap. • Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impu- rities into the fuel system.
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480 STARTING AND OPERATING • Tighten the gas cap about one-quarter turn until you WARNING! hear one click. This is an indication that the cap is • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near properly tightened. the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 4. Remove the storage bin. Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines 5. Pull the release cable. that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a loose gascap indicator will display in the EVIC telltale display area.
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482 STARTING AND OPERATING This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Payload Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification weight a truck or any given vehicle can carry, including Number (VIN).
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STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Tire Size Loading The tire size on the label represents the actual tire size on The actual total weight and the weight of the front and your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined capacity of this tire size.
484 STARTING AND OPERATING Improper weight distributions can have an adverse affect WARNING! on the way your vehicle steers and handles, and the way • Do not tow when the “Tire Pressure Monitoring the brakes operate. Telltale Light” is illuminated. Failure to follow CAUTION! this could result in loss of control and serious injury.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 485 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue axles.
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486 STARTING AND OPERATING Frontal Area safety. The addition of a friction/hydraulic sway control The frontal area is the maximum height and maximum also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and width of the front of a trailer. contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability. Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load Weight-Carrying Hitch equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue...
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Standards tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
488 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ GCWR (Gross Combined Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer Tongue Transmission Wt. Rating) (Gross Trailer Wt.) Wt.
STARTING AND OPERATING 489 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information Placard”...
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490 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph and will not shift during travel. When trailering (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 491 Towing Requirements – Tires WARNING! (Continued) − Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on “Tires –...
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492 STARTING AND OPERATING 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.
STARTING AND OPERATING 493 Towing Tips The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than NOTE: To provide optimum towing performance and to 45 minutes of continuous operation. Refer to the “Main- protect transmission components always select Trailer tenance Schedule”...
494 STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System RECREATIONAL TOWING To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) heating, take the following actions: Recreational towing is not allowed. − City Driving CAUTION! When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans- mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
496 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 ac- tion.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 497 • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum WARNING! heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a You or others can be badly burned by hot engine supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
498 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack WARNING! follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) if the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” is illuminated. Vehicle CAUTION! handling and braking may be reduced.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 499 Preparations For Jump-Start WARNING! The battery in your vehicle is located under the passen- • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ger’s front seat. There are remote locations located under the hood to assist in jump-starting. ever the hood is raised.
500 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive CAUTION! (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove it. Failure to follow these procedures could result in 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the or the discharged vehicle.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 501 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable WARNING! from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the vehicle. discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark 10.
502 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 503 4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully remove 7. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position. the shift lever override access cover, located on the 8. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. bottom of the cupholder.
508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM – OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 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.
510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will system to update. A recheck with the above test routine happen: may then indicate that the system is now ready. a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 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.
512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids engine after it has sat overnight. that protect the performance and durability of Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 Change Engine Oil CAUTION! The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information. chemicals can damage your engine.
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514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Synthetic Engine Oils CAUTION! You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes chemicals can damage your engine.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 Engine Oil Filter WARNING! The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every engine oil change. The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air Engine Oil Filter Selection cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or The manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil...
516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. • When temperatures are below the freezing point, You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- tenance required. electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery CAUTION! could rupture or explode and cause personal in-...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is at the start of each warm season.
518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning tioning system.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 When performing other underhood services, the hood Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use cleaned and lubricated. washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield.
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520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation NOTE: The rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully upward unless the pivot cap is raised first. 1. Lift the pivot cap on the rear wiper arm upward, this will allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the 2.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 5. Lower the wiper blade and snap the pivot cap into place. Adding Washer Fluid On vehicles equipped with a Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC), the low washer fluid level will be indicated. When the sensor detects a low fluid level, the windshield will light on the vehicle graphic outline and the “Washer Fluid Low”...
522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the exceeds the temperature range of your climate.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523 CAUTION! CAUTION! The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effective- vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In ness of the catalyst as an emissions control device the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- and may seriously reduce engine performance and...
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524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in materials that can burn.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 525 Cooling System rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of WARNING! the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden •...
526 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may reliable cooling system cleaner.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527 • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine (antifreeze) and distilled water. Use higher concentra- coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance tions (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34°F intervals.
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528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Pressure Cap WARNING! (Continued) The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant specified for your vehicle.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529 engine off and cold, the level of the engine coolant normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high (antifreeze) in the bottle should be between the ranges humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- indicated on the bottle.
530 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at Brake System 50% HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) (minimum) Fluid Level Check – Brake Master Cylinder and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked your engine which contains aluminum components.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 531 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the Parts”...
532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to WARNING! (Continued) 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could CAUTION! be damaged, causing partial or complete brake Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 533 Adding Fluid CAUTION! Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole, when the vehicle is in a level position. Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage then and cause them to leak. Drain First remove fill plug, then remove drain plug.
534 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission CAUTION! Selection Of Lubricant Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter mance.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 535 CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- require adjustment under normal operating condi- nents. Such damage is not covered by the New tions.
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536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The following maintenance recommendations will enable Washing you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- resistance built into your vehicle. hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or a mild What Causes Corrosion? car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 537 • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, CAUTION! touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials considered the responsibility of the owner. such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will •...
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538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Wheel And Wheel Trim Care Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly ner: with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 539 Interior Care taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, upholstery and carpeting. solvents, detergents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery.
540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR Total Clean, a towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove directly on the mirror.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 541 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Trailer Tow Pink 25 Amp Driver Door Node Natural 25 Amp Passenger Door Node Natural 40 Amp Antilock Brakes Green Pump/Stability Control System 30 Amp Antilock Brakes Totally Integrated Power Module Pink Valve/Stability Control System...
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542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Headlamp Wash 20 Amp Powertrain Control Pink Relay Contact Blue Module/Powertrain Control Module 30 Amp Drive Train Control Transmission Range Pink Module 60 Amp Radiator Fan Motor 30 Amp...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Electronic Limit Slip 10 Amp Heating, Ventilation & Yellow Differential/Air Air Conditioning (Cli- Suspension mate Control System) 20 Amp Liftgate/Headrest 30 Amp Radio/Amplifier Yellow Green...
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544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Occupant Restraint 20 Amp Fuel Pump Motor Controller Yellow Output/Diesel Lift Pump (Export Only) 15 Amp Stop Lamp Blue 10 Amp Driver Door Switch Bank 25 Amp Automatic Shutdown...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 545 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Backup Lamps 10 Amp Antilock Brakes/ Yellow Stability Control System Module 10 Amp Occupant Restraint Controller 25 Amp All Door Natural Lock &Unlock 10 Amp Powertrain Controller/...
546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of CAUTION! (Continued) service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 547 BULB REPLACEMENT Exterior Lights Bulb Type Backup Lamps......3157K High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) – If Front Park/Turn Lamp.
548 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.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549 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 of front fog lamp housing.
550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps 4. Twist socket counter clockwise and remove from lamp. 1. Raise the liftgate. 5. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 2. Remove the two push-pins from the tail lamp housing. 6.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 551 8. Continue removing the trim. 12. Reinstall the socket(s) 9. Disconnect the two trim panel lights. 13. Reverse process to reinstall the liftgate trim. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The center high-mounted stop lamp is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer for replacement.
552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear License Lamp 3. Replace bulb. 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the 4. Reinstall lens. snap tab to remove the license lamp lens. 2. Pull bulb from socket. FLUID CAPACITIES U.S.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 553 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operat- ing conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SM or SM/CF.
554 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Transfer Case MOPAR NV146 Transfer Case Fluid or equivalent. Usage of other fluid/ lubricants is NOT recommended. Axle Differential (Front-Rear) MOPAR Synthetic Gear &...
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556 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Based on engine operation conditions the oil change The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this indicator message will illuminate, this means that service manual must be done at the times or mileages specified is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 557 Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator At Each Stop For Fuel message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other fully warmed engine is shut off.
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558 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once A Month At Each Oil Change • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Change the engine oil filter. damage. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals CAUTION! as required.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 559 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
560 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 561 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance 36 Months Maintenance 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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562 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or Schedule 54 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 563 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or Schedule 66 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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564 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or Schedule 78 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 565 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter.
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566 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 567 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter.
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568 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or Schedule 126 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 569 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter.
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570 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or Schedule 150 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 571 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......575 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
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574 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 581 Publication Order Forms ....579 ▫...
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 575 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
576 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (877) 426–5337 •...
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 577 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
578 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 579 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
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580 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the information that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 581 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
582 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only frequency signals.
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