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Page 1 2 0 1 3 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 2 With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 4 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision your satisfaction.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 10 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Arm The System .....18 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...24 TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE ... . .41 ▫...
Page 13: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Extender .....56 SAFETY TIPS ......94 ▫...
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ON/RUN.
Page 15: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
Page 16: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Ignition Or Accessory On Message on the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 17: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 WARNING! CAUTION! • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. remove the Key Fob from vehicle, cycle the ignition •...
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE After cycling the ignition to the ON/RUN position, the Replacement Keys Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the indicates that there is a problem with the electronics.
Page 19: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE: General Information • When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an autho- subject to the following conditions: rized dealer.
Page 20: Rearming Of The System
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF and the will flash.
Page 21: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Disarm The System NOTE: • The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods: the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 22: Security System Manual Override
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound. If this This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
Page 23: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open the trunk, or activate the Panic Alarm from dis- tances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Key Fob with RKE transmitter.
Page 24: To Lock The Doors
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to Turn Headlights On With Remote Key Unlock “Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ” under “Things To Know Before This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 25: To Unlatch The Trunk
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a Instrument Panel”...
Page 26 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board.
Page 27: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • This device must accept any interference received, 3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a including interference that may cause undesired op- solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the eration.
Page 28: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Hood closed REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED • Trunk closed This system uses the Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the • HAZARD switch off engine conveniently from outside the vehicle •...
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Ajar WARNING! • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or • Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset confined area.
Page 30: Door Locks
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The park lamps will turn on and remain on during To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle Remote Start mode. Before the end of 15 minute cycle, press and release the •...
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Page 32: Power Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry) system. For further A power door lock switch is on each front door trim information, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ” in “Things panel.
Page 33: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws. The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors 1.
Page 34: Keyless Enter-N-Go
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: • Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru- (1.5 m) of the driver’s door handle, grab the front driver ment Panel”...
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front Transmitter In Vehicle driver’s door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a Door 1st Press”...
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: The vehicle will only unlock the doors when the To Enter The Trunk doors are locked using the door panel switch, a valid With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft Passive Entry RKE transmitter is detected inside the (1.0 m) of the deck lid, press the button on the right side vehicle, and no valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter is...
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If you inadvertently leave your vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitter in the trunk and try to close the deck lid, the deck lid will automatically unlatch, unless another one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmit- ters is outside the vehicle and within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the deck lid.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 NOTE: • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
Page 40: Windows
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. Power Windows The window controls will operate only when the ignition The window controls on the driver’s door control all the is in the ACC or ON/RUN position.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 To open the window part way, press the window switch WARNING! to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power windows.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Reset Auto-Up • If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto Up: closure, it will reverse direction and then go back down.
Page 43: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 sunscreen, press and release the window lockout button Wind Buffeting (setting it in the DOWN position). To enable the window Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of controls and the rear sunscreen, press and release the pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the window lockout button again (setting it in the UP ears.
Page 44: Trunk Safety Warning
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The transmission must be in PARK before the With the ignition in the OFF position, the Trunk Open button will operate. symbol will display until the trunk is closed. The trunk lid can be released from Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 45: Trunk Emergency Release
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Trunk Emergency Release OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency Release Some of the most important safety features in your lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the vehicle are the restraint systems: event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the •...
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the enhance occupant protection by managing occupant risk of harm from a deploying air bag: energy during an impact event 1.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument • Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) and/or Seat-Mounted could cause serious injury, including death.
Page 49: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your lap/shoulder belts. vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during belts.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. up a bit on the shoulder belt.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of tion.
Page 54: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE above the webbing to release the anchorage, then move it In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat to up or down to the position that fits you best. position the belt away from your neck.
Page 55: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage: The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are 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.
Page 56: Energy Management Feature
54 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 if restrained in the rear seat. the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode (ALR) feature or any other seat belt function is not...
Page 57: Seat Belt Pretensioner
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Seat Belt Pretensioner Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert ) The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
Page 58: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deac- when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if tivating BeltAlert .
Page 59: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can in- crease the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating positions.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, Advanced Air Bags.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 • Front and Side Impact Sensors Air Bag System Components • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: and Seat Track Position Sensors •...
Page 62 60 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 bag on the instrument panel, because any such during a side impact.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that restraint system. Occupants, including children who are require air bag occupant protection.
Page 65: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Knee Impact Bolsters Based on the impact sensor’s signals, a central electronic ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC air The Knee Impact Bolster helps protect the knees of the bags, SAB, Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag, and front passenger, and position the front occupant for the front seat belt pretensioners, as required, depending on best interaction with the Advanced Front Air Bag.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes with The ORC contains a backup power supply system that little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or initial deceleration.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Advanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation rates WARNING! are possible, based on several factors, including the collision type and severity. The steering wheel hub trim Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to...
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate between the occupant and the door. The SAB fully inflate the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag. The trim in about 10 milliseconds. The side air bag moves at a very cover separates and folds out of the way allowing the air high speed and with such a high force that it could injure bag to inflate to the full size.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you event the ORC will determine whether to have the are not belted and seated properly, or if items are Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag ing functions: inflates.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like If A Deployment Occurs particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air immediately after deployment.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! WARNING! Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, • Modifications to any part of the air bag system seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac- could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) You will want to have the air bags ready to • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag inflate for your protection in a collision. The system.
Page 73: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
Page 74: Child Restraints
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a Child Restraints non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per- times, including babies and children.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has WARNING! a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. You should also make sure that you can install In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a it in the vehicle where you will use it.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the height or weight limits of their child...
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until air bag.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height • Improper installation can lead to failure of an allowed by the child seat. infant or child restraint.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Children Too Large For Booster Seats 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their stomach? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt 5.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor...
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system weight + weight of the child until the combined weight of the restraint) for using the LATCH child and the child restraint is anchorage system to attach the 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can two child restraints be Never “share” a LATCH anchorage attached using a common lower with two or more child restraints. LATCH anchorage? If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchor- ages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the...
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE window. These tether strap anchorages are under a anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it. tether strap.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu- 4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child facturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- restraint systems will be installed as described here.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt WARNING! When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child Improper installation of a child restraint to the restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used by LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- other occupants or being used to secure child restraints.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 be “switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing Restraints in this Vehicle retract back into the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the retractor.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to the with the seat belt to attach a forward...
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode. 1.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by 3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt “click.”...
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. Anchorage If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the 1.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.
Page 95: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Transporting Pets Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision.
Page 96: Safety Tips
94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- should be considered a normal part of the break-in and mental and should be avoided.
Page 97: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Exhaust Gas WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked WARNING! vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon cause serious injury or death. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 98: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle WARNING! (Continued) Seat Belts • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Defroster WARNING! Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- air directed against the windshield.
Page 100: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Tires properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning. Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear •...
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Lights Fluid Leaks Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or panel.
Page 102 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 103: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Power Folding Outside Mirrors — MIRRORS ......108 If Equipped .
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect Phone (8.4/8.4N) ....123 SEATS ......173 ▫...
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 ▫ Turn Signals ......198 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ..190 ▫...
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available with ▫ To Resume Speed .....216 Automatic Headlights Only) ... . .206 ▫...
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC ..227 ▫ Service The ParkSense Park Assist System . . .248 ▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ..230 ▫...
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code ..260 ▫ Sunshade Operation....267 ▫...
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ▫ Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode ..271 ▫ Door Storage ......282 ▫...
Page 110: Mirrors
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. This feature will be defaulted on, and only be disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse. NOTE: This feature is disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse.
Page 111: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) Some models have outside mirrors that are hinged. The to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.
Page 112: Tilt Mirrors In Reverse - If Equipped
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Three of the LEDs are turn signal indicators, which flash Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped with the corresponding turn signal lights in the front and Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror rear of the vehicle.
Page 113: Power Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Power Mirrors The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s mirror, press either the L (left) or R (right) button to select door trim panel.
Page 114: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the switch once and the mirrors will fold in, Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped pressing the switch a second time will return the mirrors An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. to the normal driving position.
Page 115: Slide-On-Rod" And Extender Features Of Sun Visor
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature of the sun visor, rotate the sun visor downward and swing the sun visor so it is parallel to the side window, grabbing the sun visor with your left hand pull rearwards until the sun visor is in the desired position.
Page 116: Blind Spot Monitoring - If Equipped
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- to let the driver know that the system is operational.
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane on both sides of the vehicle (11 ft or 3.35 m). The zone your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap- verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle proximately 20 ft (6 m) to the rear of the vehicle.
Page 118 116 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.
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Side Monitoring Rear Monitoring 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 of less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on (16 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate. stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc.
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. Opposing Traffic Stationary Objects I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 122: Rear Cross Path
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 123: Modes Of Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Uconnect System.
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an Blind Spot Alert Off alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime When the BSM system is turned off, there will be no will also be sounded.
Page 125: Uconnect Phone (8.4/8.4N)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • Calling Back the last incoming call number (“Call Uconnect Phone (8.4/8.4N) Back”). Uconnect 8.4/8.4 Nav • View Call logs on screen (“Show incoming calls”, Uconnect Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- “Show Outgoing calls”, “Show missed Calls”, “Show vehicle communications system.
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Sending a text message via the touch-screen. vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone for private conversation. • Listen to Music on your Bluetooth Device via the touch-screen. WARNING! • Pairing up to 10 phones/audio devices for easy access Any voice commanded system should be used only to connect to them quickly.
Page 127: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Uconnect Phone. The Uconnect Phone allows up to ten button is also used to access the Voice Com- mands for the Uconnect Voice Command features if mobile phones or audio devices to be linked to the your vehicle is equipped.
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Say the individual commands and allow the system to it. For example, you can use the compound command guide you to complete the task. form voice command “Search for John Smith”, or you can break the compound command form into two You will be prompted for a specific command and then voice commands: “Search Contact”...
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 The system handles multiple inputs in the same phrase To activate the Uconnect Phone from idle, simply press or sentence such as “make a phone call” and “to Kelly button and say a command or say “help”. All Smith”.
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your mobile phone Owner’s Manual. The Uconnect website may also provide detailed instruc- tions for pairing. NOTE: • You must have Bluetooth enabled on your phone to complete this procedure.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth 5. When the pairing process has successfully completed, enabled mobile phone. When prompted on the the system will prompt you to choose whether or not phone, enter the name and PIN shown on the this is your favorite phone.
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When the pairing process has successfully completed, NOTE: For phones which are not made a favorite, the the system will prompt you to choose whether or not phone priority is determined by the order in which it was this is your favorite phone.
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 NOTE: If there is no device currently connected with the You can also use the following VR command to bring up system, a pop-up will appear. a list of paired audio devices. • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth en- •...
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The options pop-up will be displayed, Disconnecting A Phone or Audio Device • Touch the “Settings” soft-key, • Touch the “Delete Device” soft-key, • Touch the “Phone/Bluetooth ” soft-key, • Touch the X to exit out of the Settings screen. •...
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down- Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone loaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the Uconnect Phone. If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, •...
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Managing Your Favorite Phonebook There are three ways you can add an entry to your Favorite Phonebook. 1. During an active call of a number to make a favorite, touch and hold a favorite button on the top of the phone main screen.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • Next select Favorites on the left side of the screen and appears, touch “Add from Mobile”. You will then be asked which contact and number to choose from your then touch the + Options soft-key. mobile phonebook.
Page 138: Phone Call Features
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Emergency And Towing Assistance The Emergency and Towing Favorite numbers can only be altered. These cannot be deleted and the names cannot be changed. To change the Emergency or Towing number follow these steps.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 For example, if your mobile service plan provides three- NOTE: All of the above operations except Redial can be way calling, this feature can be accessed through the done with 1 call or less active. Uconnect Phone.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call Controls Touch-Tone Number Entry • Touch the “Phone” soft-key, The touch-screen allows you to control the following call features: • Touch the “Dial” soft-key, • Answer • The Touch-Tone screen will be displayed, •...
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Recent Calls These can be accessed by touching the “recent calls” soft-key on the Phone main screen. You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the following call types: You can also press the button and say “Show my incoming calls”...
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the button to accept the call. To ignore the call, Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In touch the “Ignore” soft-key on the touch-screen. You can also Progress touch the “answer” soft-key or touch the caller ID box. To make a second call while you are currently on a call, press the button and say “Dial”...
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Toggling Between Calls Redial • Press the “Redial” soft-key, If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), touch the “Swap” soft-key on the Phone main screen. • or press the and after the “Listening”...
Page 144: Uconnect Phone Features
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect Phone Features NOTE: • The Emergency call may also be initiated by using the Emergency Assistance touch-screen. If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is • The emergency number dialed is based on the country reachable: where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S.
Page 145 U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico City in Mexico). Please refer to the Chrysler Group LLC 24-Hour “Roadside Assistance” coverage details in the Warranty Information Booklet and on the 24–Hour Road- side Assistance Card.
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When calling a number with your Uconnect Phone that NOTE: normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence • The first number encountered for that contact will be on your mobile phone keypad, you can utilize the sent.
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 • Select either “Brief” or “Detailed” by touching the box Barge In — Overriding Prompts next to the selection. A check-mark will appear to button can be used when you wish to skip part show your selection.
Page 148: Advanced Phone Connectivity
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the Uconnect Phone to play it on the vehicle WARNING! audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situation, after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort call did not go through even though the call is in progress.
Page 149: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would from your paired mobile phone to the Uconnect Phone or vice versa, press the Transfer button on the Phone speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from main screen.
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When navigating through an automated system such Far End Audio Performance as voice mail, or when sending a page, before speaking • Audio quality is maximized under: the digit string, make sure to say “Send”. •...
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Uconnect Phone can read or send new messages on your phone. Your phone must support SMS over Bluetooth in order to use this feature. If the Uconnect Phone determines your phone is not compatible with SMS messaging over Bluetooth the “Messaging”...
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Read Messages: Once a message is received and viewed or listened to, you will have the following options: If you receive a new text message while your phone is • Send a Reply connected to Uconnect Phone, an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message.
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Send Messages Using Voice Commands: • Press the button, • After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, say “Send message to John Smith mobile”, • After the system prompts you for what message you want to send, say the message you wish to send or say “List”.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After the system confirms that you want to send your 3. Okay. message to John Smith, your message will be sent. 4. I can’t talk right now. 5. Call me. 6. I’ll call you later. 7.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 13. Start without me. Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 14. Where are you? Uconnect Phone. When this happens, the connection 15. Are you there yet? can generally be reestablished by switching the phone OFF/ON.
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 • Send dial tones for automated systems is available NOTE: while a call is active. This is an example that uses a • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your Phonebook Record named “Voicemail Password.”...
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 • Messaging commands only work if the Uconnect sys- NOTE: tem is equipped with this feature and the mobile • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your phone supports messaging over Bluetooth. mobile or favorite phone book.
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 161: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold VOICE COMMAND face and underlined in the gray shaded boxes. Uconnect 8.4/8.4 Nav General Information The Uconnect Voice Command system allows This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and you to control your AM, FM radio, satellite RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If a command is not spoken a second time, the system WARNING! will respond with an error and give some direction as what can be said based on the context you are in. After Any voice commanded system should be used only three consecutive failures of a spoken command the VR in safe driving conditions following all applicable...
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 The system will best recognize your speech if the win- The system handles multiple inputs in the same phrase dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is or sentence such as “make a phone call” and “to Kelly set to low.
Page 164: Uconnect Voice Commands
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect Voice Commands Changing the Volume The Uconnect Voice Command system understands two 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command types of commands. Universal commands are available at button. all times. Local commands are available if the supported 2.
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session in Disc Radio/Player Modes To switch to the disc mode, say “Change source to Disc”. In this mode, you can say the following commands: This command can be given in any mode or screen: •...
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 NOTE: 3. You can replace “8” with any other satellite station named received by the radio. 1. You can replace “950 AM” with any other AM or FM frequency, such as “98.7 FM”. 4.
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 NOTE: 3. Playlist, Podcast and audio book commands are only available when the iPod is connected and playing. 1. You can replace the album, artist, song, genre, playlist, podcast and audio book names with any correspond- 4.
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 NOTE: 3. You can also say “Show Current Weather” or “Show extended weather” or “Show five day forecast” or 1. You can replace “NFL” with any league shown on the “Show ski info” to get other forecasts. sports league screen.
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 NOTE: 3. Navigation commands only work if equipped with Navigation. 1. Only available with Navigation equipped vehicles. NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold 2. You can replace “Player” with “Radio”, “Navigation”, face and shaded grey.
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 175: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 NOTE: WARNING! 1. You can also say “Find City”, “Find Favorite”, “Find • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or Play by Category”, “Find Play by Name”, “Find outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in Recently Found”, “Where to?”...
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The passenger’s seat will move up or down, WARNING! forward or rearward. • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Tilting The Seat Up Or Down CAUTION! The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four Do not place any article under a power seat or impede directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat controls.
Page 178: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
176 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 impede Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat control which could cause a collision and serious controls.
Page 179: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 The front driver and passenger heated seats are operated using the Uconnect System. WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Heated Seat Operations — Uconnect 8.4 and Press the “Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-key 8.4 Nav: once to select HI-level heating. Press the soft- key a second time to select LO-level heating. Press the “Controls”...
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt Rear Heated Seats within two to five minutes. On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped with heated seats. The heated seat switches for these When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will seats are located on the rear of the center console.
Page 182: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Ventilated Seats — If Equipped • Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within On some models, both the driver and passenger seats are ventilated. Located in the seat cushion and seatback are two to five minutes.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Controls Soft-Key Ventilated Seats Soft-Keys Press the “Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-key once to NOTE: The engine must be running for the ventilated select HI-level ventilation. Press the soft-key a second seats to operate. time to select LO-level ventilation.
Page 184: Head Restraints
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System Active Head Restraints — Front Seats — If Equipped” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Vehicle”...
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 WARNING! Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death.
Page 186: Folding Rear Seat
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head NOTE: The outboard head restraints are not adjustable. restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push Before Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Rear Seatback Loop Folded Rear Seatback After releasing the seatback, it can be folded forward. When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat strap.
Page 188: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE pedals (if equipped), and power tilt and telescopic steer- WARNING! ing column (if equipped) and a set of desired radio • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into station presets. Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter can also be programmed to recall the same posi- position.
Page 189: Programming The Memory Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer- ences (i.e., seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals [if equipped], power tilt and telescopic steering column [if equipped], and radio station presets). 3. Press and release the S (Set) button on the memory switch.
Page 190: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock feature 3. Once the profile has been recalled, press and release can be enabled through the Uconnect System, refer to the SET (S) button on the memory switch, then press “Uconnect Settings”...
Page 191: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 To recall the memory settings for driver one, press Easy Entry/Exit Seat MEMORY button number (1) on the driver’s door or the (Available With Memory Seat Only) UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to memory position 1.
Page 192: To Open And Close The Hood
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you remove the Key Fob from the ignition (or TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD change the ignition to OFF, for vehicles equipped with Two latches must be released to open the hood. Keyless Enter-N-Go), the driver seat will move to a 1.
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety CAUTION! catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.
Page 194: Lights
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instru- ment panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, inte- rior lights and fog lights.
Page 195: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels.
Page 196: Smartbeam™ - If Equipped
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will NOTE: turn off in the normal manner. • SmartBeam™ can be turned on or off using the NOTE: Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 197: Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 2. Push the multifunction lever away from you (toward NOTE: front of vehicle) to engage the high beam mode. • Each time the Adaptive Headlight System is turned on, NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is the headlights will initialize by performing a brief at or above 20 mph (32 km/h).
Page 198: Lights-On Reminder
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If allowed by law in the country in which the vehicle was purchased the Daytime Running Lights can be turned on and off using the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru- ment Panel”...
Page 199: Multifunction Lever
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Rear Fog Lights — If Equipped Multifunction Lever The rear fog light switch is built into the head- The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn light switch. To activate the rear fog lights, turn signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights.
Page 200: Turn Signals
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals Lane Change Assist Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 201: Front Map/Reading Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Front Map/Reading Lights time visibility. To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The lights will also turn on when the The front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) is head console.
Page 202: Ambient Light
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy Lights Ambient Light The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, press the lens a feature.
Page 203: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Interior Lights Dimmer Controls The interior lights come on when a door is opened. The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is located on the left side of the instrument panel. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is moved to the LOCK position.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left Ambient Light Control dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of Rotate the right dimmer control upward or downward to the instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders (if increase or decrease the brightness of the door handle equipped).
Page 205: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Dome Light Position WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior and washer when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this or ACC position.
Page 206: Intermittent Wiper System
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System CAUTION! Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be- through an automatic car wash. Damage to the tween cycles desirable.
Page 207: Mist Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Mist Feature If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper control is in the delay range, the wipers will operate for Rotate the end of the lever downward to the Mist two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume position to activate a single wipe cycle to clear off road the intermittent interval previously selected.
Page 208: Automatic Headlights Only)
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights On With Wipers (Available with The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the Automatic Headlights Only) multifunction lever. Wiper delay position 1 is the least sensitive, and wiper delay position 4 is the most sensi- When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on tive.
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 NOTE: vehicle speed becomes greater than 0 mph (0 km/h) or the outside temperature rises above freezing. • The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the • Neutral Wipe Inhibit — The Rain Sensing feature will wiper speed is in the low or high position.
Page 210: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle down. To tilt the steering column, move the steering This feature allows you to tilt the steering column wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or upward or downward.
Page 211: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The power tilt/telescoping steering column switch is located below the multifunc- tion lever on the steering column.
Page 212: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps ter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel warm your hands in cold weather.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Controls Soft-Key Heated Steering Wheel Soft-Key NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate. Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 214: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED — If Equipped” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a Vehicle”...
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward (toward the driver). • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys- tem is on.
Page 216: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, WARNING! you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. to return the adjustable pedals to pre-programmed posi- You could lose control and have an accident.
Page 217: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed. To Activate Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will illuminate.
Page 218: To Set A Desired Speed
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set A Desired Speed To Resume Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button button and release.
Page 219: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 decrease until the button is released. Release the button On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed will be established.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in WARNING! light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience sys- need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes a radar sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! – Cannot take street, traffic, and weather condi- You should switch off the ACC system: tions into account, and may be limited upon • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, adverse sight distance conditions.
Page 222: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Cruise Control system has two control modes: • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between vehicles. • Normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode is for cruis- ing at a constant preset speed. For additional informa- tion, refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode”...
Page 223: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the ve- NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following hicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise conditions: Control. • When you apply the brakes. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) •...
Page 224: To Activate
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate To turn the system OFF, push and release the ON/OFF button again. At this time, the system will turn off and Push and release the ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in the EVIC will display “Adaptive Cruise Control Off.”...
Page 225: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 WARNING! Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the system off when you are not using it.
Page 226: To Cancel
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will not be controlling the distance be- To Cancel tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle The system will disable ACC without erasing the speed will only be determined by the position of the memory if: accelerator pedal.
Page 227: To Turn Off
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 To Resume Speed Press the RES + button and release. Then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the last set speed. NOTE: You can resume ACC from a minimum of 20 mph (30 km/h).
Page 228: To Vary The Speed Setting
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Vary The Speed Setting Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 mph (1.6 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by the button results in a decrease of 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Page 229: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 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.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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: •...
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if necessary. NOTE: The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC system applies the brakes. A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to maintain the set distance.
Page 232: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Brake Alert 2 Brake Alert 1 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings. The EVIC is located in the upper part of the instrument cluster between the speedometer and the tachometer. The information it displays depends on ACC system status.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “ACC” The ACC screen will display once again if any ACC or “Cruise” is highlighted in the EVIC. Status of the ACC activity occurs, which may include any of the following: or Cruise is also displayed in the menu line.
Page 234: Display Warnings And Maintenance
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Display Warnings And Maintenance NOTE: If the ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” warning is active Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning Control is still available. For additional information refer The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”...
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 • If the sensor is damaged due to a collision, see your temporary malfunction that limits ACC functionality. authorized dealer for service. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions, ACC will be temporarily unavailable. If this •...
Page 236: Precautions While Driving With Acc
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Precautions While Driving With ACC In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection issues. In these cases, ACC may brake late or unexpect- edly. The driver needs to stay alert and may need to intervene.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Using ACC On Hills When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions, and the steepness of the hills, ACC perfor- mance may be limited.
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Changing ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the ACC system to take action.
Page 239: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Stationary Objects And Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations Classification Specifications: where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and 47 C.F.R.
Page 240: Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode WARNING! In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, a normal In the normal Cruise Control mode, the system will (fixed speed) Cruise Control mode is available for cruis- not react to vehicles ahead.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 To Vary The Speed Setting To Resume There are two ways to change the set speed: Press the RES + button and then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the last set •...
Page 242: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped WARNING! The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system provides Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to the driver with audible and visual warnings (within the avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW detect EVIC) when it detects a potential frontal collision.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 • FCW will not react to irrelevant objects such as over- Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the head objects, ground reflections, objects not in the path vehicle in front of you when you are much closer.
Page 244: Parksense Park Assist - If Equipped
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE FCW Unavailable Warning If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ FCW Unavailable, Service Required”, there may be a temporary malfunction that limits FCW functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions, FCW will be temporarily unavailable.
Page 245: Parksense Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 Refer to ParkSense System Usage Precautions for limi- obstacles from approximately 12 in (30 cm) up to 79 in tations of this system and recommendations. (200 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal direction, depending on the location, type and orienta- ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or tion of the obstacle.
Page 246: Parksense Display
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ParkSense Warning screen is located within the ParkSense Display Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). It provides The warning display will turn ON indicating the system visual warnings to indicate the distance between the rear status when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the fascia/bumper and/or front fascia/bumper and the de- vehicle is in DRIVE and an obstacle has been detected.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 Park Assist System OFF Slow Tone The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 249: Front Park Assist Audible Alerts
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 59-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than 12 in (in/cm) 59 in (150 cm) (150-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) (30 cm) Front Distance Greater than 47-39 in 39-23 in 23-12 in...
Page 250: Service The Parksense Park Assist System
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the ParkSense soft-key is pressed to disable the moved to REVERSE or DRIVE and the system has system, the EVIC will display the “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM detected a faulted condition, the EVIC will display the OFF”...
Page 251: Cleaning The Parksense System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE or Cleaning The ParkSense System DRIVE position and ParkSense is turned off, the Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car wash soap EVIC will display “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” mes- and a soft cloth.
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to • Drivers must be careful when backing up even recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. when using the ParkSense Park Assist system. Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look detected at all.
Page 253: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF WARNING! (Continued) EQUIPPED • Before using the ParkSense Park Assist system, it Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear is strongly recommended that the ball mount and Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve- image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever...
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) Yellow 1 ft - 3 ft (30 cm - 1 m) Green 3 ft or greater (1 m or greater) WARNING! CAUTION! •...
Page 255: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Touch Screen Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds OVERHEAD CONSOLE up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens. and storage for sunglasses.
Page 256: Courtesy Lights
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Lights To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of pressed.
Page 257: Sunglasses Bin Door
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 Courtesy Lights Sunglasses Bin Door Sunglasses Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED At the front of the console a compartment is provided for HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ment access is a “push/push”...
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The HomeLink buttons, located on either the overhead console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- ent HomeLink channels.The HomeLink indicator is located above the center button. HomeLink Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.
Page 259: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 260: Programming A Rolling Code
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- away from the HomeLink button you wish to program ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.
Page 262: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink button you want to program and the hand-held trans- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, mitter button. follow these steps: 4.
Page 263: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig- nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, mission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink follow these steps: to pick up the signal during programming.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button, If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand-held programming, plug it back in at this time. transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink has Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button successfully accepted the frequency signal.
Page 265: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 Using HomeLink Troubleshooting Tips To operate, press and release the programmed If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the are some of the most common solutions: programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate opera- •...
Page 266: General Information
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following while you are programming the universal trans- two conditions: ceiver.
Page 267: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 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 (or with the ignition in the Accessory or Run position, for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™).
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express This is called “Express Close”. During Express Close opera- tion, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half second and the sunroof will open automatically from any Closing Sunroof —...
Page 269: Venting Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 Venting Sunroof — Express windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- Press and release the Vent button within one half second rence and can be minimized.
Page 270: Commandview Sunroof With Power Shade - If Equipped
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power sunroof switch will remain active for up to approxi- mately ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
Page 271: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in second and the sunroof will open automatically from any the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the position.
Page 272: Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE This is called “Express Close”. During Express Close opera- Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode tion, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. To open the shade, press and hold the switch rearward to full open.
Page 273: Pinch Protect Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode Wind Buffeting To close the shade, press and hold the switch in the Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of forward position. Any release of the switch will stop the pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the movement and the shade will remain in a partially closed ears.
Page 274: Sunroof Fully Closed
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch Sunroof Fully Closed is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the door will cancel this feature. sunroof is fully closed.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. •...
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center console outlet is powered directly from the There is also a 12 volt power outlet located on the back of battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into the center console for rear passengers. This power outlet this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent the has power available only when the ignition is placed in engine from starting.
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • After the use of high power draw accessories or • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw long periods of the vehicle not being started (with power from the vehicle’s battery even when not in accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 279: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the center console. Front Cupholders Retractable Cover I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated and Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped Press the “Cold” symbol once to turn on the cupholder; press the symbol a second time to turn the cupholder off. Your vehicle may be equipped with heated and cooled Press the “Hot”...
Page 281: Rear Seat Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 Rear Seat Cupholders Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest On some vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned a light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide con- passengers.
Page 282: Storage
280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Glovebox Storage The glovebox storage compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Opened Glovebox Storage Compartment Console Features There is a cubby bin located forward of the shift lever. The cubby bin is covered with a push-push actuated door.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 Two separate storage compartments are also located integrated coin holder, along with additional area for underneath the center console armrest. small items like an ipod or phone. Below the upper tray, the lower storage compartment is made for larger items, like CDs and tissue boxes.
Page 284: Door Storage
282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac- tion, resulting in death or injury.
Page 285: Cargo Area - Vehicles Equipped With 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters. When the seats are folded down, they provide a continuous, nearly-flat extension of the load floor.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into The weight and position of cargo and passengers can position. If the seatback is not securely locked into change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle position, the seat will not provide the proper sta- handling.
Page 287: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 CARGO AREA FEATURES Trunk Mat — If Equipped A trunk mat covers the bottom of the cargo area. The trunk mat is used to protect the interior of the trunk from mud, snow, and debris. Grocery Bag Hooks The rear cargo area is equipped with grocery bag hooks, located on either side of the rear cargo area.
Page 288: Cargo Net (For Versions/Markets Where Provided)
286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Net (for versions/markets where provided) REAR WINDOW FEATURES The rear cargo area is equipped with a cargo net. Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on the climate control. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped).
Page 289: Power Sunshade - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 Power Sunshade — If Equipped CAUTION! Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sunshade Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to that will reduce the amount of sunlight that will shine the heating elements: through the rear windshield.
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The rear sunshade control switch can be locked out with the rear passenger window controls from the driver switch window lockout switch. Power Sunshade Soft-Key The power sunshade can also be operated by passengers in the rears seats.
Page 291: Load Leveling System - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The automatic load leveling system will provide a level- riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading conditions. A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling to complete depending on road surface conditions.
Page 292 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 293: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ EVIC Red Telltales .....311 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..293 ▫...
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect SETTINGS ....320 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ..338 ▫ Hard-Keys ......320 ▫...
Page 295: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 7 — ESC Off Switch 13 — Engine Start/Stop Button 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Uconnect System Hard Controls 14 — Trunk Release Button 3 — Hazard Switch 9 —...
Page 296: Instrument Cluster
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 297: Instrument Cluster - Premium
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 298: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 4. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped 1. Tachometer This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. This gauge measures engine revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000). 5. High Beam Indicator 2.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 technician should leave the odometer reading the same NOTE: as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, You must apply the brakes before shifting from PARK. then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was The highest available transmission gear is displayed in before the repair or service.
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when operating properly.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 the ON/RUN position, before engine start. If the bulb CAUTION! does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11. Fuel Gauge WARNING! The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal 12.
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 13. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light 14. Sport Mode — If Equipped This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System This light will illuminate when the sport mode (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition is selected.
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17. Brake Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic This light monitors various brake functions, system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is including brake fluid level and parking brake indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on application.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied WARNING! with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is dangerous.
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/ will illuminate and the chime will sound. Refer to Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads others could be badly burned by steam or boiling “H”...
Page 308: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful (EVIC) information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- •...
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 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 menu and Vehicle Info and Trip Info sub-menus (Fuel Economy, Ve- hicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Trip Info, Vehicle Speed, and Turn Menu OFF) and sub-menus.
Page 310: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SELECT Button 2. The main display area where the menus and pop up messages are displayed. Press and release the SELECT button to access the information screens or sub-menu screens of 3. The reconfigurable telltales section. a main menu item.
Page 311: Evic White Telltales
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 • Unstored Messages The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples middle, and red telltales on the left.
Page 312: Evic Amber Telltales
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Speed Control ON • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) SET This telltale will illuminate when the electronic This telltale will illuminate when the ACC is speed control is ON. For further information, SET. For further information, refer to “Adap- refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 313: Evic Red Telltales
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • Low Fuel Telltale • SERV AWD (Service All Wheel Drive) Indicator When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal This light will turn on when the All Wheel (11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until Drive feature requires service.
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Pressure Warning Telltale • If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure. If • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Telltale the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible.
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 • Engine Temperature Warning Telltale • Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale This telltale warns of an overheated engine con- This telltale indicates that the transmission dition. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- fluid temperature is running hot. This may proaches H, or 260°F, this telltale will illuminate and a occur with severe usage, such as trailer towing.
Page 316: Oil Change Due
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change WARNING! interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style. If the Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale is illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle, Unless reset, this message will continue to display each in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to time you cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
Page 317: Fuel Economy
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not tion: reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. Fuel Economy Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Fuel Economy”...
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Average Fuel Economy / ECO Fuel Saver Mode — Distance To Empty (DTE) If Equipped Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous “RESET”...
Page 319: Cruise Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 • For vehicles with Cruise, one of several messages will be Miles Per Gallon (MPG) displayed giving a dynamic update of the status of the The Miles Per Gallon (MPG) feature displays instanta- feature as the driver changes feature status or conditions neous fuel economy in a bar graph below the DTE, this change.
Page 320: Trip Info
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Changing the unit of measure in the Vehicle The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- Speed menu will not change the unit of measure in the tion: EVIC. Trip A Trip Info Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Trip reset.
Page 321: Tire Psi
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Resetting A Trip Info Function Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be reset. Press and release the BACK button to return to the To Reset any of the three Trip Info functions, select the main menu.
Page 322: Messages
320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Temperature Turn Menu OFF Select from Main Menu using the DOWN button. Press- Displays the actual oil temperature. ing the SELECT button blanks the menu display. Pressing • Oil Pressure any one of the four steering wheel buttons brings the Displays the actual oil pressure.
Page 323: Soft-Keys
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 Turn the control knob to scroll through menus and When making a selection, press the soft-key to enter the change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), press the center of the desired mode. Once in the desired mode press and control knob one or more times to select or change a release the preferred setting until a check-mark appears setting (i.e., ON, OFF).
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Display Mode • Set Language When in this display you may select one of the auto When in this display, you may select one of three display settings. To change Mode status, touch and languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip release the Day, Night or Auto soft-key.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 • Voice Response Length designated turn within a programmed route. To make your selection, touch the Navigation Turn-By-Turn In When in this display, you may change the Voice Re- Cluster soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to the sponse Length settings.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sync Time With GPS make your selection touch the + or - soft-keys to adjust the minutes up or down. Touch the back arrow soft-key When in this display, you may automatically have the to return to the previous menu or touch the X soft-key to radio set the time.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 • Park Assist Safety / Assistance After pressing the Safety / Assistance soft-key the fol- The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind lowing settings will be available. the vehicle when the transmission shift lever is in RE- VERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph •...
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL In Reverse soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous to return to the previous menu.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped • Daytime Running Lights – If Available When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap- whenever the engine is running.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • Flash Headlights With Lock • Auto Unlock On Exit When this feature is selected, the headlights will flash When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sound Horn With Lock Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is selected, you must press When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the the remote start is activated.
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • Passive Entry NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s to ON) when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter door(s) without having to press the Remote Keyless is used to unlock the door.
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat and •...
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 Delay status touch the + or - soft-key to select your NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of desired time interval. Touch the back arrow soft-key to the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, return to the previous menu.
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Perform Compass Calibration • Equalizer Touch the Calibration soft-key to change this setting. This When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and – manually reset the compass.
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • Music Info Cleanup • Paired Devices This feature helps organize music files for optimized This feature shows which phones are paired to the music navigation. To make your selection, touch the Phone/Bluetooth system. For further information, refer Music Info Cleanup soft-key, select On or Off followed by to the Uconnect Supplement.
Page 338: Setting The Analog Clock
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Subscription Information SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free panel, press and hold the button until the setting is limited time subscription to SiriusXM™...
Page 339: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 iPod /USB/MP3 CONTROL HARMAN KARDON Logic7 HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE plugged into the USB port. SURROUND (DSS) — IF EQUIPPED iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod Your vehicle is equipped with a Harman Kardon audio and iPhone devices.
Page 340: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The GreenEdge high-efficiency speaker designs ensure the system has higher SPL and a dramatic increase in dynamic sound quality. The speakers are tuned for maximum efficiency and perfectly matched to the ampli- fier output stage ensuring state of the art multi-seat surround sound processing.
Page 341: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Pressing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next CD/HDD/AUX/VES, etc.). track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a beginning of the previous track if it is within one second...
Page 342: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) precautions: oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 343: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 CLIMATE CONTROLS General Overview The air conditioning and heating system is designed to Hard-Keys make you comfortable in all types of weather. This The hard-keys located below the Uconnect screen. system can be operated through either the Automatic Climate Controls on the instrument panel or through the Uconnect system display.
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Soft-Keys Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys And Soft-keys) Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect system screen. 1. MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 4. AUTO Operation Button An indicator will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by turns off after 10 minutes. adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch between CAUTION! manual mode and automatic modes.
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Rear Climate Button 10. SYNC Press and release this button to turn on the rear climate Press the Sync soft-key to toggle the Sync feature On/Off. controls (if equipped). The indicator will illuminate when The Sync indicator is illuminated when this feature is the rear climate controls are ON.
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off)po- 12. Modes sition. Blower control should be left in the “ON” position The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air to allow the climate control to either warm or cool the comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, vehicle.
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con- 13. Climate Control OFF Button ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control warmer air from the floor outlets. ON/OFF.
Page 349: Climate Control Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 Climate Control Functions behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the A/C (Air Conditioning) condenser, reducing air conditioning performance. The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator MAX A/C to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning system.
Page 350: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The recirculation indicator will illuminate when this Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) button is selected. Push the button a second time to turn ATC Hard-keys are located in the center of the instru- off the Recirculation mode and allow outside air into the ment panel.
Page 351: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 NOTE: The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by adjusting the blower control. The fan will now operate at • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected. This cold or hot vehicles.
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL against engine overheating. A solution of 50% ethylene Window Fogging glycol antifreeze coolant and 50% water is recommended. Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Vehicle”...
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 Outside Air Intake A/C Air Filter Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the The climate control system filters outside air containing windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves dust, pollen and some odors. Strong odors cannot be collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they totally filtered out.
Page 354 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 355 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....358 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ... .363 ▫ Automatic Transmission ....358 ▫...
Page 356 354 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Operation – Five-Speed Transmission ..383 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM ..395 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ... .395 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) —...
Page 357 STARTING AND OPERATING 355 ▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN)...406 ▫ Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped ..418 ▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..407 ▫...
Page 358 356 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ....441 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....436 ▫...
Page 359 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 ▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ..448 ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ....454 ▫ Overloading ......449 ▫...
Page 360: Starting Procedures
358 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children), and do not present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-...
Page 361: Keyless Enter-N-Go
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 Keyless Enter-N-Go™ CAUTION! This feature allows the driver to oper- Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ate the ignition switch with the push ing precautions are not observed: of a button, as long as the Remote •...
Page 362 360 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed once, the the engine starting, press the button again. EVIC (if equipped) will display a “Vehicle Not In Park”...
Page 363: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 1. Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position: If Engine Fails To Start 2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to WARNING! change the ignition switch to the ACC position (EVIC displays “ACC”), • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start 3.
Page 364: After Starting
362 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button WARNING! (Continued) once. • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster The starter motor will engage automatically, run for cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster 10 seconds, and then disengage.
Page 365: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. CAUTION! The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power ing precautions are not observed:...
Page 366 364 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
Page 367: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift • Children should be warned not to touch the park- Interlock system (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK ing brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. Do not unless the brakes are applied.
Page 368 366 STARTING AND OPERATING To select a gear range, press the lock button on the shift Standard Shifter lever and move the lever rearward or forward. You must The standard shift lever has PARK, REVERSE, NEU- also press the brake pedal to shift the transmission out of TRAL, DRIVE, and LOW shift positions.
Page 369 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 Optional Shifter With AutoStick To shift back into PARK from DRIVE, bring the vehicle to a complete stop, fully press the brake pedal, press the The optional shift lever (with AutoStick shift paddles lock button on the shift lever, then push and hold the mounted on the steering wheel) provides PARK, RE- shift lever fully forward until “P”...
Page 370 368 STARTING AND OPERATING To shift back into NEUTRAL from DRIVE, firmly press Shifting From DRIVE To SPORT/LOW the brake pedal, press the lock button on the shift lever, Vehicles Equipped With SPORT Mode then push the shift lever forward and release. “N” will To shift from DRIVE to SPORT, pull the shift lever display in the EVIC.
Page 371 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 If there is a need to restart the engine, be sure to cycle the When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before ignition to the LOCK/OFF position before restarting. placing the shift lever in PARK. As an added precaution, Transmission gear engagement may be delayed after turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill restarting the engine if the key is not cycled to the...
Page 372 370 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If fob and lock your vehicle. •...
Page 373 STARTING AND OPERATING 371 • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that CAUTION! it indicates the PARK position. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi- will not move out of PARK tion to the ON/RUN position, and also press the...
Page 374 372 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 vehicle speed. Normal operation will resume once the Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission may operate only in certain gears, or may not shift at all. transmission temperature has risen to a suitable level. Vehicle performance may be severely degraded and the SPORT –...
Page 376: Five-Speed Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
374 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Turn the engine OFF. Five-Speed Automatic Transmission – If Equipped The shift lever position display (located in the instrument 4. Wait approximately 30 seconds. cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. You must 5. Restart the engine. press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of PARK (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System”...
Page 377: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 The transmission shift lever has only PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift positions. Manual shifts can be made using the “AutoStick ” shift control (refer to “AutoStick ” in this section). Moving the shift lever to the left or right (-/+) while in the DRIVE position, or tapping one of the steering wheel-mounted shift paddles (-/+) (if equipped), will manually select the transmission...
Page 378 376 STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission gear engagement may be delayed after When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before restarting the engine if the key is not cycled to the placing the shift lever in PARK. As an added precaution, LOCK/OFF position first.
Page 379 STARTING AND OPERATING 377 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If fob and lock your vehicle. •...
Page 380 378 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 OFF posi- will not move out of PARK.
Page 381 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 382 380 STARTING AND OPERATING SPORT - IF EQUIPPED is selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will con- tinue to operate. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to This mode alters the transmission’s automatic shift be driven to an authorized dealer for service without schedule for sportier driving.
Page 383: Autostick
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- AUTOSTICK mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has providing manual shift control, giving you more control diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could of the vehicle.
Page 384 382 STARTING AND OPERATING • If AutoStick gear, while using (+) to enter AutoStick mode will retain is engaged while in SPORT mode, the current gear. When AutoStick is active, the current manual gear selection will be maintained until either transmission gear is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Page 385: Operation - Five-Speed Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 will shift up or down when (+/-) is manually selected by WARNING! the driver (using the shift lever, or the shift paddles [if equipped]), unless an engine lugging or overspeed con- Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a dition would result.
Page 386: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
384 STARTING AND OPERATING • The transmission will automatically downshift as the To disengage AutoStick mode, hold the shift lever to the right or press and hold the (+) shift paddle (if equipped) vehicle slows down (to prevent engine lugging) and until “D”...
Page 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 To maximize fuel economy, your AWD vehicle automati- NOTE: If the “SERVICE AWD SYSTEM” warning mes- cally defaults to rear-wheel drive (RWD) when road and sage appears after engine start up, or during driving, it environmental conditions are such that wheel slip is means that the AWD system is not functioning properly unlikely to occur.
Page 388: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
386 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Acceleration wedge of water to build up between the tire and road Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- surface.
Page 389: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 DRIVING THROUGH WATER Shallow Standing Water Driving through water more than a few inches/ Although your vehicle is capable of driving through centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure shallow standing water, consider the following Caution safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
Page 390 388 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause damage • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 391: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 POWER STEERING If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM” message and a flashing icon are displayed on Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power the EVIC screen, it indicates that the vehicle steering system that will give you good vehicle response needs to be taken to the dealer for service.
Page 392: Fuel Saver Technology (If Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
390 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: PARKING BRAKE • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under PARK position.
Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle.
Page 394 392 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the in a location accessible to children), and do not parking brake.
Page 395: Anti-Lock Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 393 When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you CAUTION! may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises. These noises are the system per- If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS is parking brake released, a brake system malfunction working properly.
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING These are all normal characteristics of ABS. WARNING! (Continued) • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- WARNING! ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip- braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded ment that may be susceptible to interference by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or...
Page 397: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics brake control system that include Anti-Lock Brake System from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist System traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 398: Brake Assist System (Bas)
396 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! This system complements the ABS by optimizing the The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics vehicle braking capability during emergency brake ma- from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the neuvers.
Page 399: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 397 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ESC Operating Modes This system enhances directional control and stability of The ESC system has two available operating modes: the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESC ESC On corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel.
Page 400: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
398 STARTING AND OPERATING The “ESC Off” switch is located on the switch bank in the WARNING! center of the instrument panel. To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily press the “ESC Off” switch and the The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle HSA will work in REVERSE and all forward gears when during this short period of time, the system will release the activation criteria have been met. The system will not brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill.
Page 402: Ready Alert Braking
400 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) hill and could cause a collision with another ve- • If you use a trailer brake controller with your hicle or object. Always remember to use the park- trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and ing brake while parking on a hill, and that the deactivated with the brake switch.
Page 403: Rain Brake Support
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by ESC OFF Indicator Light the driver. When the throttle is released very quickly, The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Ready Alert Braking applies a small amount of brake Light”...
Page 404: Synchronizing Esc
402 STARTING AND OPERATING The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” also The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” indicates the flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC Activation/ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off. Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible.
Page 405: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded ample: T145/80D18 103M.
Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 408: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
406 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 409: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 410: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
408 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Tire Placard Location I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to XXX kg”...
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE: being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities capacity calculated in Step 4.
Page 414 412 STARTING AND OPERATING I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 415: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 416: Tire Inflation Pressures
414 STARTING AND OPERATING stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the able steering response.
Page 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
Page 418: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
416 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 419: Summer Or Three Season Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 417 the tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four; If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only handling of your vehicle.
Page 420: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
418 STARTING AND OPERATING Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And CAUTION! Wheel – If Equipped Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a wheel equivalent in look and function to the original compact, full size or limited-use temporary spare equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle...
Page 421: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip- Full Size Spare – If Equipped ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. on your vehicle at the first opportunity. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Page 422: Tire Spinning
420 STARTING AND OPERATING tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same as Tire Spinning your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or first opportunity.
Page 423: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the to help you in determining when your tires should be tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Page 424: Replacement Tires
422 STARTING AND OPERATING “Tread Wear Indicators”). Refer to the “Tire and Loading WARNING! Information” placard for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after found on the original equipment tire sidewall.
Page 425: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 426 424 STARTING AND OPERATING • Due to limited clearance, the Security Chain Company CAUTION! (SCC) Super Z6 low profile traction device or equiva- lent is recommended on P215/65R17, P225/60R18 or To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the P235/55R18 tires.
Page 427: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. CAUTION! (Continued) The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tions on the method of installation, operating tires.
Page 428: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
426 STARTING AND OPERATING The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross” TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the does not apply to some directional tires that must not be driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- reversed.
Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if For example, your vehicle may have a recommended the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure limit for any reason, including low temperature effects of 30 psi (207 kPa).
Page 430 428 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and or condition.
Page 431: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 429 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly (if and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in equipped) has a TPM sensor. The matching full size spare the tire.
Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING automatically update and the TPM Telltale Light and 3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or LOW TIRE message will turn off. The vehicle may need wheel housings. to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 4.
Page 433: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 Vehicles With Compact Spare 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, 1. The compact spare tire does not have a TPM sensor. the TPMS will update automatically and the TPM Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in Telltale Light will turn OFF, as long as no tire pressure...
Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS consists of the following components: Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings • Receiver module, The TPM Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when • Four TPM sensors, tire pressure is low in one or more of the four •...
Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes longer display, and a pressure value will display in place above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive of the dashes. A system fault can occur due to any of the this information.
Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING message is then followed with a graphic display with 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pres- 15 mph (24 km/h) the TPM Telltale Light will turn sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors OFF, and the pressure value displayed will be updated but they may not be located in the correct vehicle...
Page 437: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above low-pressure warning limit in any of the four active 15 mph (24 km/h), the TPM Telltale Light will flash on road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
Page 438: 3.6L Engine - If Equipped
436 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS performance. The use of premium gasoline is not recom- mended, as it will not provide any benefit over regular 3.6L Engine – If Equipped gasoline in these engines. This engine is designed to meet all emis- Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to sions regulations and provide excellent your engine.
Page 439: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 Reformulated Gasoline CAUTION! Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe- blends may result in starting and driveability prob- cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-...
Page 440: Mmt In Gasoline
438 STARTING AND OPERATING If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 MMT In Gasoline fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is • operate in a lean mode blended into some gasoline to increase octane.
Page 441: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 Materials Added To Fuel CAUTION! (Continued) All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition effective detergent additives. Use of additional detergents or malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to other additives is not needed under normal conditions and overheat.
Page 442: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
440 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions control WARNING! (Continued) system can result in civil penalties being assessed against a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the you. engine running for an extended period. If the Carbon Monoxide Warnings vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine running for more than a short period, adjust the...
Page 443: Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED E-85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve- hicles only. These vehicles can be identified by a unique fuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E-85) or Un- leaded Gasoline Only.
Page 444: Fuel Requirements
442 STARTING AND OPERATING For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat- WARNING! ing between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recom- mended. Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok- When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov- •...
Page 445: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
32°F (0°C). in MOPAR engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting Cruising Range Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 446: Replacement Parts
444 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located in the designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure driver’s door map pocket). that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- patible parts.
Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refueling. NOTE: Only the correct size nozzle opens the latches allowing the flapper door to open. 5.
Page 448 446 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: A funnel is provided (located in the trunk in the CAUTION! spare tire area) to open the flapper door to allow for emergency refueling with a gas can. To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off”...
Page 449: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
STARTING AND OPERATING 447 Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release 3. Pull the release cable. If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel filler door emergency release. 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the access cover (located on the left side inner trim panel).
Page 450: Vehicle Certification Label
448 STARTING AND OPERATING • Type of Vehicle Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). • Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) Vehicle Certification Label The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN. Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) the rear of the driver’s door.
Page 451: Overloading
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle WARNING! separately. It is important that you distribute the load evenly over the front and rear axles. Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and or rear GAWR.
Page 452: Trailer Towing
450 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Common Towing Definitions • Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” affixed to the The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: rear of the driver’s door for your vehicle’s GVWR and GAWRs.
Page 453 STARTING AND OPERATING 451 measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a WARNING! vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale. It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR.
Page 454 452 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control Weight-Distributing Hitch The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used that typically provides adjustable friction associated with for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer...
Page 455: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions WARNING! Class Max. Trailer Hitch • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch Industry Standards system may reduce handling, stability, braking Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) performance, and could result in a collision. Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) •...
Page 456: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
454 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Max. GTW (Gross Max. Tongue Weight Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Trailer Weight) (See Note) 3.6L Automatic 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Page 457: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 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”...
Page 458 456 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 (80 km/h) and it will not shift during travel.
Page 459 STARTING AND OPERATING 457 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a 3. GAWR grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti- the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic lized.
Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING – Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes before trailer usage. • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. –...
Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) distance. When towing you should allow for addi- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle should be of adequate capacity.
Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...
Page 463: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Towing Tips and filter as specified for “police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.” Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, proper maintenance intervals. and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic.
Page 464: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
462 STARTING AND OPERATING – To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous Air Conditioning driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as neces- Turn off temporarily. sary to avoid extended driving at high RPM. Return to a higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND conditions allow.
Page 465: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ....477 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...464 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ... .464 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .
Page 466: Hazard Warning Flashers
464 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery. The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the center of the instrument panel between the center air IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS outlets.
Page 467: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 465 • 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.
Page 468: Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
466 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage WARNING! (Continued) The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The cover in the trunk. Follow these steps to access the jack vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
Page 469 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 467 Opening The Access Panel Spare Tire Fastener 3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire. 4. Remove the spare tire. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 470: Preparations For Jacking
468 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Remove the fastener securing the jack. WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided.
Page 471: Jacking And Changing A Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 469 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. Jacking And Changing A Tire 3. Set the parking brake. WARNING! 4. Place the shift lever into PARK. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to 5. Turn OFF the ignition. help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: 6.
Page 472 470 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on jack. locations other than those indicated in the Jacking •...
Page 473 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 471 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench. 2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the lug nuts, use the lug wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle. 3.
Page 474 472 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and tire. 7.
Page 475 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 473 • Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limited-Use Spare” under “Tires—General Information” in “Start- ing and Operating” for additional warnings, cautions, and information about the spare tire, its use, and operation. 8. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the lug nut toward the wheel.
Page 476: Road Tire Installation
474 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the Road Tire Installation wrench while at the end of the handle for increased 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice.
Page 477: Jump-Starting Procedures
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 475 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack wrench while at the end of the handle for increased follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and leverage.
Page 478: Preparations For Jump-Start
476 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jump-Start Remote Battery Posts The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. WARNING! Remote battery posts are located on the right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting. • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised.
Page 479: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 477 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- CAUTION! cal accessories. Failure to follow these procedures could result in 3. 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.
Page 480 478 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the positive (+) jumper cable from the WARNING! positive (+) post of the booster battery. Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable discharged battery.
Page 481: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 479 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off mode, If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake can often be moved using a rocking motion.
Page 482: Shift Lever Override - 5 Speed Transmission
480 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 5 SPEED WARNING! TRANSMISSION Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or moved out of the PARK position, you can use the even failure, of the axle and tires.
Page 483: Manual Park Release - 8 Speed Transmission (3.6L Engine)
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 481 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION (3.6L Engine) WARNING! Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating the Manual Park Release. Activating the Manual Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow vehicle.
Page 484 482 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release: 2. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, fish the tether strap up through the opening in the console NOTE: To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintention- base.
Page 485: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 483 4. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged To Reset The Manual Park Release: position, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever up and 1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the rear side) rearward, until it locks in place in the vertical position.
Page 486 484 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Towing Condition Wheels OFF the RWD MODELS AWD MODELS Ground Flat Tow NONE IF Transmission is operable: NOT ALLOWED • Transmission in NEUTRAL Wheel Lift Front NOT ALLOWED • 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed •...
Page 487 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 485 If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) CAUTION! (Continued) while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN • Do not push or tow this vehicle with another position, not the ACC position. vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans- If the vehicle’s key fob is unavailable or the battery is mission may result.
Page 488 486 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km) CAUTION! for 5-speed transmission, or 30 miles (48 km) for 8-speed transmission. Failure to follow these towing methods can cause severe engine or transmission damage. Damage from If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be improper towing is not covered under the New towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than...
Page 489 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....498 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..489 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ....499 ENGINE COMPARTMENT —...
Page 490 488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) – If Equipped ..518 BULB REPLACEMENT ....537 ▫ Rear Axle ......518 ▫...
Page 491: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 6 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 —...
Page 492: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 —...
Page 493: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emissions control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 494 492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when 3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part ready for testing.
Page 495: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 you may need to do nothing more than drive your DEALER SERVICE vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- system to update. A recheck with the above test routine nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Page 496: Maintenance Procedures
494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids services determined by the engineers who designed your that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle.
Page 497: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 Engine Oil Checking Oil Level – 5.7L Engine To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must Checking Oil Level – 3.6L Engine be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
Page 498 API Certified and meet Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 499 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating operation of the Fuel Saver Technology. Refer to “Fuel temperatures.
Page 500: Engine Oil Filter
498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine oil filters are a high quality oil Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and filter and are recommended.
Page 501: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom- mended.
Page 502 500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
Page 503: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- at the start of each warm season. This service should tioning system.
Page 504 502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealer or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
Page 505 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 Filter Access Cover A/C Air Filter 3. Remove the used filter. 5. Close the filter access cover. 4. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper direction of airflow, which is toward the rear of the maintenance intervals.
Page 506: Body Lubrication
504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Body Lubrication Windshield Wiper Blades Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 507: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 Adding Washer Fluid the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if equipped). The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the front of the engine compartment. Be sure to check the WARNING! fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and Commercially available windshield washer solvents operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the...
Page 508 506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex- WARNING! (Continued) haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- • A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams over materials that can burn.
Page 509 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning CAUTION! (Continued) engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe • Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Page 510: Cooling System
508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Coolant Checks Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every WARNING! 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or • When working near the radiator cooling fan, rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition flushed, and refilled with fresh coolant.
Page 511 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti- CAUTION! freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT. specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine Cooling System –...
Page 512 510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE period, it is important that you use the same engine CAUTION! (Continued) coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of your vehicle. • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine Please review these recommendations for using Organic coolant (antifreeze) products.
Page 513 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- WARNING! tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated.
Page 514: Maintaining Your Vehicle
512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing cool- a regulated substance requiring proper disposal.
Page 515: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. •...
Page 516 514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing WARNING! the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the top of the “FULL” mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision.
Page 517 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 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 has fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master Parts”...
Page 518: Automatic Transmission
516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE important to maintain the transmission fluid at the WARNING! (Continued) correct level using the recommended fluid. No chemical • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate flushes should be used in any transmission; only the the brake fluid.
Page 519 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered transmission filler tube is capped and no dipstick is product and its performance may be impaired by supple- provided. Your authorized dealer can check your trans- mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi- mission fluid level using special service dipstick.
Page 520: All Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transmission Fluid Changes is disassembled for any reason. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. All Wheel Drive (AWD) – If Equipped The all wheel drive system consists of a transfer case and Rear Axle front differential.
Page 521: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 Change Axle Fluid The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper resistance built into your vehicle. maintenance intervals. What Causes Corrosion? Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
Page 522 520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash, or a mild such as steel wool or scouring powder that will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Page 523 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel And Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner.
Page 524 522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Interior Care Equipped Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following manner: carpeting. • Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.
Page 525 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523 Glass Surfaces WARNING! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. with MOPAR Glass Cleaner, or any commercial Many are potentially flammable, and if used in household-type glass cleaner.
Page 526 524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive buckles do not work properly. cleaners.
Page 527: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 525 FUSES CAUTION! Integrated Power Module • When installing the integrated power module The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly compartment. This module contains fuses and relays. positioned and fully latched.
Page 528 526 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — — Fuse – Spare — 20 Amp All-Wheel Drive Yellow Module – If 40 Amp — Radiator Fan #1 Equipped Green —...
Page 529 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 50 Amp — Radiator Fan #2 — 15 Amp Transmission Blue Shifter 50 Amp — Power Steering #2 — — Fuse – Spare —...
Page 530 528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Engine Controller/ — — Fuse – Spare Rad Fan Relays — — Fuse – Spare — 10 Amp Airbag Module —...
Page 531: Rear Power Distribution Center
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529 Rear Power Distribution Center There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center contains fuses and relays. Rear Power Distribution Center Opening The Access Cover I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 532 530 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- CAUTION! Mini- Cavity tridge Description Fuse • When installing the power distribution center Fuse cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly — Front PDC Feed #1 positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the power distribution Yel- center and possibly result in an electrical system...
Page 533 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 531 Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — Exterior Lighting #2 — Cigar Lighters, Instru- ment Panel & Power Green Yel- Outlet Console Rear — Interior Lighting/Washer Pump — HVAC Blower Pink Green...
Page 534 532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — Fuel Door/Diagnostic — Power Seats Port Natu- — Radio Screen — HVAC Module/Cluster Blue Blue — Tire Pressure Monitor — Ignition Switch/Wireless Module Blue —...
Page 535 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 533 Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — Battery Sensor — Rear Defrost Pink — — Fuse — Spare — Rear Heated Seats/ Steering Wheel — Radio Natu- Blue —...
Page 536 534 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — Adaptive Cruise Control — Front Heated Seats Yel- — Adaptive Front Lighting — Heated Cupholders/Rear Heated Seat Switches — Active Suspension —...
Page 537 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 535 Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — Airbag Module — Airbag Module — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare — Run Sense —...
Page 538: Vehicle Storage
536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE Interior Bulbs Bulb Number If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your Rear Courtesy/Reading battery. Lamps • Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp •...
Page 539: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 537 Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Bulb Number Rear Sidemarker Lamp LED (Serviced at Low Beam/High Beam HIR2LL Authorized Dealer) (Bi-Halogen Headlamp) Backup Lamp W21W Low Beam/High Beam D3S (Serviced at Center High Mount Stop LED (Serviced at (Bi-Xenon Headlamp) Authorized Dealer) Lamp (CHMSL)
Page 540 538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb Standard Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to 1. Open the hood. an authorized dealer for service. NOTE: Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be WARNING! necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp...
Page 541: Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 539 5. Pull the tail lamp assembly away from the vehicle CAUTION! enough to access the electrical connector. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil 6. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side. contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
Page 542: License Lamp
540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE License Lamp 1. Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 1 — License Lamp Bulb 2 —...
Page 543: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 541 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) All Engines 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3.6 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6 Liter Engine –...
Page 544: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to the engine oil fill cap for correct SAE grade. Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 545: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, Or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – 8-Speed We recommend you use Shell L12108 Transmission Fluid. Transmission Automatic Transmission – 5-Speed We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Transmission Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703.
Page 546 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 547 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .546 ▫ Maintenance Chart.....548 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 548 546 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis- Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicator system. The oil change indicator system will indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Page 549 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 547 NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months, Change Indicator System: whichever comes first. • Change oil and filter Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: •...
Page 550 548 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary. Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel Drive Only).
Page 551 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 549 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Inspect the transfer case fluid. Change the transfer case fluid; if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off- road, or frequent trailer towing. (All Wheel Drive Only).
Page 552 550 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing (five-speed only).
Page 553 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 551 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the front axle fluid if using your ve- hicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing.
Page 554 552 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 555: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ....555 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ... .559 ▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center..556 ▫ In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C..
Page 556 554 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .561 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....561 ▫...
Page 557: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 555 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 558: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process.
Page 559: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 557 In Mexico contact: Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
Page 560: Warranty Information
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 561: Mopar Parts
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 559 MOPAR PARTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety operating at its best.
Page 562: Publication Order Forms
Chrysler Group LLC vehicles. ing, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group LLC ve- Included are starting, operating, emergency and mainte- hicles.
Page 563 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 561 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
Page 564 562 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The grade C corresponds to a level of performance, WARNING! which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
Page 565 INDEX I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 566 564 INDEX About Your Brakes ......390 Air Pressure, Tires......414 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 567 INDEX 565 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..348 Belts, Seat .......47 Automatic Transmission .
Page 568 566 INDEX Camera, Rear ......251 Child Safety Locks ......31 Capacities, Fluid .
Page 569 INDEX 567 Cooling System......508 Dealer Service......493 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 570 568 INDEX E-85 Fuel .......441 Emergency Trunk Release ....43 Electrical Power Outlets.
Page 571 INDEX 569 Oil Selection ......496 Filler Location Fuel ......300 Oil Synthetic .
Page 572 570 INDEX Fluid, Brake ......543 Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....300 Fluid Capacities .
Page 573 INDEX 571 Gasoline, Reformulated .....437 Headlights ......537 Gauges Automatic .
Page 574 572 INDEX Hitches Introduction ......4 Trailer Towing ......453 Holder, Coin.
Page 575 INDEX 573 Latches ....... . .99 Fog ....... . .196 Hood .
Page 576 574 INDEX Passing ......198 Auto Unlock ......31 Reading .
Page 577 INDEX 575 Electric Powered ..... . .111 Odometer.......296 Electric Remote .
Page 578 576 INDEX Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ... . .4 Door Locks ......30 Outside Rearview Mirrors .
Page 579 INDEX 577 Rain Sensitive Wiper System ....206 Remote Starting System..... .26 Rear Axle (Differential) .
Page 580 578 INDEX Safety Tips .......94 Heated ......177 Schedule, Maintenance .
Page 581 INDEX 579 Shift Lever Override ..... . .480 Cold Weather ......361 Shoulder Belts .
Page 582 580 INDEX Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..57 Compact Spare ......418 Synthetic Engine Oil .
Page 583 INDEX 581 Tread Wear Indicators ....421 Trailer Weight ......454 Tire Safety Information .
Page 584 582 INDEX UCI Connector ......337 Washer Uniform Tire Quality Grades ....561 Adding Fluid .
Page 585 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully shielded Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed coaxial cable.
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