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Page 1 2 0 1 4 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
Page 2 With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler and equipment that are either standard or optional on this Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
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 parts, and cares about your satisfac- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision tion.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire 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.
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Arm The System ....19 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...25 TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE ... . .42 ▫...
Page 13: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Extender .....59 SAFETY TIPS ......99 ▫...
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 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Mechanical Latch On The Back Of The Key Fob Emergency Key Removal NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up.
Page 17: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Ignition Or Accessory On Message WARNING! Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
Page 18: Sentry Key
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The system uses a Key Fob with a factory-mated Remote WARNING! (Continued) Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, a Keyless Ignition Node • Do not leave children or animals inside parked (KIN) and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle vehicles in hot weather.
Page 19: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal Replacement Keys vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electron- vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the ics.
Page 20: Customer Key Programming
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • This device must accept any interference that may be Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer. This procedure consists of programming a received, including interference that may cause unde- blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics.
Page 21: Rearming Of The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Rearming Of The System 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle: If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to • Push LOCK on the interior power door lock switch disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn the horn with the driver and/or passenger door open.
Page 22: To Disarm The System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Disarm The System NOTE: • The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk 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 23: Security System Manual Override
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 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 24: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 25: To Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 To Unlock The Doors Flash Lights With Lock Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE This feature will cause the signal lights to flash when the transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice doors are locked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 26: To Unlatch The Trunk
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to Using The Panic Alarm “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” under “Things To Know Before To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 27: Programming Additional Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the latch on the back of the RKE transmitter sideways Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted with your thumb and then pull the key out with your...
Page 28: General Information
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery the seal during removal. clip, located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers.
Page 29: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved NOTE: by the party responsible for compliance could void the • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic user’s authority to operate the equipment. transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Battery at an acceptable charge level Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped • RKE panic button not pushed The following messages will display in the EVIC if the •...
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two To Enter Remote Start Mode 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition must be cycled to the RUN position before Press and release the REMOTE START button you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
Page 32: Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle, push and release the START/STOP button. NOTE: The message “Push Start Button” will display in the EVIC until you push the START button.
Page 33: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or • For personal security and safety in the event of a in a location accessible to children, and do not collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you press the power door lock switch while the ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN position, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you from accidentally locking the Key Fob in the vehicle.
Page 35: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with 1.
Page 36: Keyless Enter-N-Go
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll down the window, and open the door using the outside door handle.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re- sponse time. •...
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Passenger Side If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKE...
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 • The doors are locked using the LOCK button on the Passive Entry door handles. • The doors are manually locked using the door lock knobs. • There is a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of either Passive Entry door handle.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors Do NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors.
Page 41: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 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 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with the Uconnect®, the AUTO-Down Feature power window switches will remain active for up to 10 The driver door power window switch and some model minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position. passenger door power window switches have an AUTO- Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 To close the window part way, lift the window switch to Reset Auto-Up the first detent and release it when you want the window Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window to stop.
Page 44: Wind Buffeting
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE (setting it in the DOWN position). To enable the window Wind Buffeting controls and the rear sunscreen, press and release the Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of window lockout button again (setting it in the UP pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the position).
Page 45: Trunk Safety Warning
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 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. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things To Know The trunk lid can be released from Before Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 46: Trunk Emergency Release
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Trunk Emergency Release As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism.
Page 47: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS enhance occupant protection by managing occupant Some of the most important safety features in your energy during an impact event vehicle are the restraint systems: •...
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE infant and child restraint systems. For more information WARNING! on LATCH, refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an CHildren (LATCH). air bag.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 If a child from 2 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 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- could cause serious injury, including death.
Page 51: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle.
Page 52 50 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 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
Page 54 52 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 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 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 56: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average In the driver and front passenger seats, the shoulder belt you will prefer a higher position.
Page 57: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • N/A — Not Applicable 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of • ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor the latch plate.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode is avail- How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode able on all passenger-seating positions with a combina- Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it tion lap/shoulder belt.
Page 59: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Energy Management Feature NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy worn snugly and positioned properly.
Page 60: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime. BeltAlert® can be enabled or disabled by your autho- Once the sequence starts, it will continue for the entire rized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend duration or until the respective seatbelts are fastened. deactivating BeltAlert®.
Page 61: Seat Belt Extender
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Seat Belt Extender Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized...
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags. The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Air Bag System Components Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC system components: air bags are located above the side windows and their •...
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front and Side Impact Sensors WARNING! • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, • No objects should be placed over or near the air and Seat Track Position Sensors bag on the instrument panel, because any such Advanced Front Air Bag Features objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a...
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may deploys independently;...
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that require air bag occupant protection. WARNING! • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 appropriate sized child restraint, infant restraint or WARNING! (Continued) booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the • Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, do child. not have any accessory items installed which will Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your vehicle.
Page 68: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls and Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) rollover collisions. The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver required for this vehicle.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration The ORC contains a backup power supply system that over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE are possible, based on several factors, including the WARNING! collision type and severity. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags their full size.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag. The trim cover at a very high speed and with such a high force that it separates and folds out of the way allowing the air bag to could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items inflate to the full size.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag event the ORC will determine whether to have the inflates. This especially applies to children. The side Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- curtain air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when ing functions: it is inflated.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 If A Deployment Occurs However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate immediately.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! WARNING! Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, • Modifications to any part of the air bag system seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac- could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag You will want to have the air bags ready to system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may inflate for your protection in a collision.
Page 76: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint were buckled/fastened; Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may •...
Page 77: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is There are different sizes and types of restraints for required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. children from newborn size to the child almost large In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, enough for an adult safety belt.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • For additional information, refer In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana- projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to dian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s hold even an infant on your lap could become so website for additional information: great that you could not hold the child, no matter...
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 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 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! (Continued) as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height • After a child restraint is installed in the vehicle, do allowed by the child seat.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check belt fit peri- comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend odically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Combined LATCH – Weight of the LATCH – Restraint Type Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only + Top Tether...
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) seating position. These anchorages are used to install Restraint System LATCH-equipped child seats without using the vehicle’s seat belts. Some seating positions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system weight + weight of the child re- until the combined weight of the straint) for using the LATCH an- child and the child restraint is chorage system to attach the child 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Can two child restraints be at- Never “share” a LATCH anchorage tached 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 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Locating The LATCH Anchorages There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel be- tween the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end Always follow the directions of the child restraint to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten manufacturer when installing your child restraint.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 may need to recline the seat and/or raise the head 7. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to path.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat WARNING! Belt • Improper installation of a child restraint to the The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor or child restraint.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle...
Page 94 92 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 with the seat belt to attach a forward...
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) against the child seat. 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating 5.
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether rear-most position to make room for the child seat. strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints You may also move the front seat forward to allow Using the Top Tether Anchorage”...
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 strap. Refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to attach a tether buckle, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn anchor.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint. 3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Adjustable Headrest Downward Position Tether Strap Mounting 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor 4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.
Page 100: Engine Break-In Recommendations
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. increased head motion and possible injury to the Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
Page 101: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result. vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
Page 102: Exhaust Gas
100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas WARNING! (Continued) • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the WARNING! engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
Page 103: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the Vehicle light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Seat Belts Defroster Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for...
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- been removed for cleaning.
Page 105: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 107: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Power Folding Outside Mirrors — MIRRORS ......112 If Equipped.
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Power Seats ......177 Uconnect® PHONE (8.4/8.4N) ... . .127 ▫...
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ▫ Turn Signals ......200 LIGHTS ......194 ▫...
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With ▫ To Resume Speed .....218 Automatic Headlights Only) ... . .208 ▫...
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 ▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC ..230 ▫ Front Park Assist Audible Alerts ...254 ▫ Overtake Aid ......234 ▫...
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Programming A Rolling Code ... . .264 ▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ....274 ▫...
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 ▫ Closing Power Shade — Express ...278 ▫ Console Features .....288 ▫...
Page 114: Mirrors
112 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 is only disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse. NOTE: This feature is disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse.
Page 115: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 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 116: Tilt Mirrors In Reverse - If Equipped
114 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 117: Power Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 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 118: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
116 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 119: Slide-On-Rod" And Extender Features Of Sun Visor
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 “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, grab the sun visor and pull rearwards until the sun visor is in the desired position.
Page 120: Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) - If Equipped
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 vehicle when the vehicle speed reaches approximately 6 m.p.h. (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these areas. NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the de- tection zones.
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE contamination so that the BSM system can function The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the properly. Do not block the area of the rear fascia where detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light the radar sensors are located with foreign objects (bum- located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an per stickers, bicycle racks, etc.).
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 m.p.h.
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative speed of less than 15 m.p.h. (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 15 m.p.h.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Overtaking/Passing Stationary Objects The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes.
Page 126: Rear Cross Path
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) 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 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including reducing the radio volume.
Page 128: Modes Of Operation
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Modes Of Operation turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime Three selectable modes of operation are available in the will also be sounded.
Page 129: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Blind Spot Alert Off 2. The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- When the BSM system is turned off there will be no eration of the device. visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP systems.
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Hands Free text to speech listening of your incoming Screen Activated Features SMS messages. • Dialing via Keypad using touchscreen. • Hands Free text messaging (“Send a message to John • Viewing and Calling contacts from Phonebooks dis- Smith Mobile”).
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 NOTE: Your phone must be capable of SMS messaging WARNING! via Bluetooth® for messaging features to work properly. Your mobile phone’s audio is transmitted through your Any voice commanded system should be used only vehicles audio system;...
Page 132: Operation
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE phone and one audio device can be used with the system your vehicle is equipped. Please see the Uconnect® at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or Voice Command section for direction on how to use French languages.
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 2. Say the individual commands and allow the system to form voice command “Search for John Smith,” or you guide you to complete the task. can break the compound command form into two voice commands: “Search Contact”...
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Smith.” For multiple inputs in the same phrase or sen- To activate the Uconnect® Phone from idle, simply press tence, the system identifies the topic or context and button on your steering wheel and say a provides the associated follow-up prompt such as “Who command or say “help.”...
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 NOTE: • You must have Bluetooth® enabled on your mobile phone to complete this procedure. • The vehicle must be in PARK. To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your mobile phone Owner’s Manual. The Uconnect®...
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Touch the “Add Device” soft-key. • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth® enabled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect® screen. • See step 4 to complete the process. 4.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Pair Additional Mobile Phones NOTE: For phones which are not made a favorite, the phone priority is determined by the order in which it was 1. Touch the “Settings” soft-key from the Phone main paired.
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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: • “Show Paired Phones” 5.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device 4. The options pop-up will be displayed. 1. Touch the “Settings” soft-key. 5. Touch the “Delete Device” soft-key. 2. Touch the “Paired Phone” or “Audio Device” soft-key. 6.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down- Phonebook Download (Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone) — If Equipped loaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the Uconnect® Phone. If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, •...
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 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 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE touch the “+” on that selected entry. When the Options To Remove A Favorite pop-up appears, touch “Add from Mobile.” You will 1. To remove a Favorite, select phonebook from the then be asked which contact and number to choose Phone main screen.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Emergency And Towing Assistance The Emergency and Towing Assistance Favorite numbers can only be altered. These cannot be deleted and the names cannot be changed. To change the Emergency or Towing Assistance numbers follow these steps.
Page 144: Phone Call Features
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect® Phone if the feature(s) are available and supported by Bluetooth® on your mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service plan provides three- way calling, this feature can be accessed through the Uconnect®...
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 • Mobile Phonebook 3. The Uconnect® Phone will dial the number associated with John Doe, or if there are multiple numbers it will • Recent Call Log ask which number you want to call for John Doe. •...
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Touch-Tone Number Entry 1. Touch the “Phone” soft-key. 2. Touch the “Dial” soft-key. 3. The Touch-Tone screen will be displayed. 4. Use the numbered soft-keys to enter the number and touch “Call.” To send a touch tone using Voice Recognition (VR), press button on your steering wheel while in a call and say “Send 1234#”...
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 These can be accessed by touching the “recent calls” Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call soft-key on the Phone main screen. Currently In Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another You can also press the button and say “Show my incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for...
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE phonebooks. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Call Termination Between Calls” in this section. To combine two calls, refer To end a call in progress, momentarily press the but- to “Join Calls”...
Page 149: Uconnect® Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 NOTE: The call will remain within the vehicle audio instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency system until the phone becomes out of range for the number. This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, Bluetooth®...
Page 150 (1-800- 521-2779 for the U.S./Canada, 55-14-3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico City When calling a number with your Uconnect® Phone that in Mexico). Please refer to the Chrysler Group LLC normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence...
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 on your mobile phone keypad, you can utilize the NOTE: touchscreen or press the button on the steering • The first number encountered for that contact will be wheel and say the word “Send” then the sequence you sent.
Page 152 1. Touch the “More” soft-key (where available), then Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle touch the “Settings” soft-key. control, accident and injury. Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that you use extreme caution 2. Touch the “Display” soft-key, then scroll down to when using any device or feature that may take your Voice Response Length.
Page 153: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 call did not go through even though the call is in progress. WARNING! (Continued) Once your call is answered, you will hear the audio. of any handheld device while driving, encourage the Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF) use of voice-operated systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable laws that may When you mute the Uconnect®...
Page 154: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Ensure that no one other than you is speaking during Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone a voice command period. If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth® Performance is maximized under: connection between a Uconnect®...
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 • Dry Weather Conditions NOTE: It is recommended that you do not store names in your favorites phonebook while the vehicle is in motion. • Operation From The Driver’s Seat Phonebook (Mobile and Favorites) name recognition rate Performance such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness to is optimized when the entries are not similar.
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Bluetooth® the “Messaging” button will be grayed out Read Messages: and the feature will not be available for use. If you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to Uconnect® Phone, an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message.
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Once a message is received and viewed or listened to, you will have the following options: • Send a Reply • Forward • Call Send Messages Using Soft-Keys: You can send messages using Uconnect® Phone. To send a new message: 1.
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Send Messages Using Voice Commands: 1. Press the button. 2. After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, say “Send message to John Smith mobile.” 3. After the system prompts you for what message you want to send, say the message you wish to send or say “List.”...
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 4. I can’t talk right now. 17. I’m lost. 5. Call me. 18. See you later. 6. I’ll call you later. Bluetooth® Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 7.
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 NOTE: 6. Send dial tones for automated systems is available while a call is active. This is an example that uses a 1. You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your Phonebook Record named “Voicemail Password.”...
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 NOTE: 5. You can replace “248 555 1212” with any phone number supported by your Mobile phone. 1. You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your mobile or favorite phone book. You can also say “Send 6.
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 165: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 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 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and The Uconnect®...
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If no command is spoken the system will say one of two WARNING! responses: Any voice commanded system should be used only • I didn’t understand in safe driving conditions following all applicable •...
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Pressing the Uconnect® Voice Command button When using this system, you should speak clearly and at while the system is speaking is known as “barging in.” a normal speaking volume. The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you The system will best recognize your speech if the win- can say a command.
Page 168: Uconnect® Voice Commands
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Natural Speech The system utilizes continuous dialog; when the system requires more information from the user it will ask a Natural speech allows the user to speak commands in question to which the user can respond without pressing phrases or complete sentences.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Changing The Volume Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session In Radio/Player Modes 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command In this mode, you can say the following commands: button. NOTE: The commands can be said on any screen when 2.
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 NOTE: • You can replace “950 AM” with any other AM or FM frequency, such as “98.7 FM.” • You can replace “80’s on 8” with any other satellite station name received by the radio. •...
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 NOTE: • You can replace the album, artist, song, genre, playlist, podcast and audio book names with any correspond- ing names on the current device that is playing. • You can replace “8” with any track on the CD that is currently playing.
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 NOTE: • You can replace “NFL” with any league shown on the sports league screen. For example you can say “Show MLB headlines” or “Show PGA headlines.” • You can replace “Headlines” with any menu items shown on a league screen.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 NOTE: • Only available with Navigation equipped vehicles. • You can replace “Player” with “Radio,” “Navigation,” “Phone,” “Climate,” “More” or “Settings.” • Navigation commands only work if equipped with Navigation. NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and shaded grey.
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 179: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 NOTE: WARNING! • 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 Re- outside of a vehicle.
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 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 directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat the seat controls.
Page 182: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Do not place any article under a power seat or Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to control which could cause a collision and serious the seat controls.
Page 183: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 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 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Heated Seats time, the display will change from HI to LO, indicating the change. The LO-level setting will turn OFF automati- The front heated seats control buttons are located within cally after a maximum of 45 minutes. the climate or controls screen of the touchscreen.
Page 185: Front Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 seats are located on the rear of the center console. There When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will are two heated seat switches that allow the rear passen- provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes gers to operate the seats independently.
Page 186: Head Restraints
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The front ventilated seats control buttons are located This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect® within the climate or controls screen of the touchscreen. system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understand- ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. •...
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Active Head Restraints — Front Seats The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Active Head Restraints (AHR). In the event of a rear impact the AHRs will automatically extend forward minimizing the gap between the back of the occupants head and the AHR.
Page 188: Folding Rear Seat
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 NOTE: These loops can be tucked away when not in use. Folded Rear Seatback When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the Rear Seatback Loop seatback above the seat strap.
Page 190: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
188 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 191: Programming The Memory Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 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. 4. Within five seconds, press and release either of the memory buttons (1) or (2).
Page 192: Memory Position Recall
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Before programming your RKE transmitters you 4. Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE must select the “Memory To FOB” feature through the transmitter within 10 seconds. Uconnect® system screen. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” NOTE: Your RKE transmitters can be unlinked to your in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 193: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 To recall the memory setting for driver two, press The distance the driver seat moves depends on where MEMORY button number (2) on the driver’s door or the you have the driver seat positioned when you cycle the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to vehicles ignition to the OFF position.
Page 194: To Open And Close The Hood
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy Entry/Exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through the programmable features in the Uconnect® system. Refer to “Uconnect®...
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- mately 6 in (15 cm), and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
Page 196: Lights
194 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 197: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped 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 198: Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - If Equipped
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you turn the headlights or parking lights on, or place Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If the ignition in ACC or RUN, the system will cancel the Equipped delay. The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control system If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will provides increased forward lighting at night by automat- turn off in the normal manner.
Page 199: Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 • Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights To Deactivate of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to 1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you (or rearward remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, in car) to manually deactivate the system (normal and other obstructions on the windshield or camera operation of low beams).
Page 200: Daytime Running Lights (Drl)
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Adaptive Headlight System is active only when NOTE: If allowed by law in the country in which the the vehicle is moving forward. vehicle was purchased the Daytime Running Lights can be turned on and off using the Uconnect®...
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Rear Fog Lights — If Equipped The rear fog light switch is built into the head- light switch. To activate the rear fog lights, turn the headlamp switch to the park lamp or head- lamp position.
Page 202: Multifunction Lever
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights. The on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show multifunction lever is located on the left side of the proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 203: Lane Change Assist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Lane Change Assist Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond The front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash head console.
Page 204: Courtesy Lights
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE second time. The lights will also turn on when the Courtesy Lights UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) is The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top pressed. corner of the lens.
Page 205: Ambient Light - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Ambient Light — If Equipped Interior Lights The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light The interior lights come on when a door is opened. feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off ity of the floor and center console area.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dimmer Controls With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is the instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders (if located on the left side of the instrument panel.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Ambient Light Control Dome Light Position Rotate the right dimmer control upward or downward to Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the increase or decrease the brightness of the door handle second detent to turn on the interior lights.
Page 208: Windshield Wipers And Washers
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper System The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions and washer when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be- or ACC position.
Page 209: Mist Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Mist Feature CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever downward to the Mist • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving position to activate a single wipe cycle to clear off road through an automatic car wash. Damage to the mist or spray from a passing vehicle.
Page 210: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position. In the intermittent interval previously selected. addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 • The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly sensitive, and wiper delay position 4 is the most sensi- tive. Setting 3 should be used for normal rain conditions. when ice or dried salt water is present on the wind- Settings 1 and 2 can be used if the driver desires less shield.
Page 212: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE position, the automatic transmission shift lever is in TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN the NEUTRAL position and the vehicle speed is less This feature allows you to tilt the steering column than 5 mph (8 km/h), unless the wiper control on the upward or downward.
Page 213: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 To unlock the steering column, pull the lever downward. POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel IF EQUIPPED upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten This feature allows you to tilt the steering column the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or upward or downward.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel to return the tilt/telescopic steering column to pre- programmed positions.
Page 215: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps On models that are equipped with remote start, the warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on wheel has only one temperature setting.
Page 216: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material. This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat. ADJUSTABLE PEDALS —...
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in positions. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Under- REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys- standing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further tem is on.
Page 218: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel.
Page 219: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on the same time.
Page 220: To Deactivate
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the U.S.
Page 221: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will To Decrease Speed continue to decrease until the button is released, then When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de- the new set speed will be established.
Page 222: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
220 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 need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes a radar Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Cannot take street, traffic, and weather condi- • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience tions into account, and may be limited upon system. It is not a substitute for active driving adverse sight distance conditions.
Page 224: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The system will not react to preceding vehicles. WARNING! (Continued) Always be aware of the mode selected. • When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; You can change the mode by using the Cruise Control when driving on roads that are winding, icy, snow- buttons.
Page 225: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise Control. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) You can only activate ACC if the vehicle speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h). When the system is turned on and in the READY state, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) dis- plays “Adaptive Cruise Ready.”...
Page 226: To Activate
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE- VERSE or NEUTRAL. • When pushing the RES + button without a previously set speed in memory. To Activate Push and release the ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in the EVIC displays “Adaptive Cruise Control Ready.”...
Page 227: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 WARNING! Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could acciden- tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the system off when you are not using To Set A Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the...
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will not be controlling the distance be- tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle speed will only be determined by the position of the accelerator pedal. ACC Set Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Page 229: To Cancel
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 To Cancel The system will disable ACC without erasing the memory if: • You softly tap the brake pedal. • You depress the brake pedal. • You press the CANCEL switch. • The vehicle speed goes below 15 mph (25 km/h). •...
Page 230: To Resume Speed
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Speed To Vary The Speed Setting Press the RES + button and release. Then remove your To Increase Speed foot from the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by last set speed.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will Metric Speed (km/h) continue to decrease in 5 mph increments until the • RES + button once will result in a 2 km/h increase in button is released.
Page 232: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The ACC system can only apply a maximum of 25% of the vehicle’s braking capability and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop. • The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Distance Set 2 (medium) Distance Set 1 (short) To change the distance setting, press the Distance button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting adjusts between 3 (long), 2 (medium), and 1 (short).
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- speed. If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the same ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if lane, the EVIC displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indicator”...
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Brake Alert 3 Brake Alert 2...
Page 236: Overtake Aid
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtake Aid When driving with ACC engaged and following a target vehicle, the system will provide an additional accelera- tion to assist in passing vehicles in front. This additional acceleration is triggered when the driver utilizes the left turn signal.
Page 237: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu Adaptive Cruise Control Ready • When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings. The EVIC is located in the upper part of the instrument has not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive cluster between the speedometer and the tachometer.
Page 238: Display Warnings And Maintenance
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Driver Override The “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” message can sometimes be displayed while driving in highly • System Off reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with reflective tiles, or ice and •...
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor- When the condition that deactivated the system is no tant to note the following maintenance items: longer present, the system will return to the “Adaptive Cruise Control Off”...
Page 240: Precautions While Driving With Acc
238 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 unexpectedly. The driver needs to stay alert and may need to intervene. Adding A Trailer Hitch The weight of a trailer/hitch may affect the performance of ACC.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 Offset Driving Condition Example Turn Or Bend Example Turns And Bends ACC may occasionally provide braking and/or a driver alert that you consider unnecessary. This may be the In turns or bends, ACC may detect a vehicle ahead too system’s response to signs, guardrails, and other station- late or too early.
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using ACC On Hills Lane Changing When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic lane in which you are traveling.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 Narrow Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane. There may not be sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 244: General Information
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 to the change of state from Adaptive Cruise Control to To Set A Desired Speed normal Cruise Control. “Cruise Ready” will be displayed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, press the if the system was in ACC READY or ACC SET position. SET - button and release.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will The speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed continue to increase until the button is released, then of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: the new set speed will be established.
Page 247: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 • You turn off the ignition. To Cancel • You switch off ESC. The system will disable normal Cruise Control without erasing the memory if: If the Cruise Control system is turned off and reactivated, •...
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE system determines a collision with the vehicle in front of Changing FCW Status you is no longer probable, the warning message will be The FCW feature can be set to far, set to near or turned off deactivated.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system FCW Unavailable Warning from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ in front of you. FCW Unavailable, Service Required”, there may be a temporary malfunction that limits FCW functionality.
Page 250: Parksense® Front And Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED The ParkSense® Park Assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear and/or front fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up or moving forward, e.g.
Page 251: Parksense® Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 ParkSense® Sensors ParkSense® Warning Display The four ParkSense® sensors, located in the rear fascia/ The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be displayed if bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is Sound and Display is selected from the Uconnect® within the sensors’...
Page 252: Parksense® Display
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® Display The warning display will turn ON indicating the system status when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the vehicle is in DRIVE and an obstacle has been detected. Park Assist Display Park Assist System ON...
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 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 obstacle the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 254 252 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:...
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 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 39-25 in 25-12 in...
Page 256: Front Park Assist Audible Alerts
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Park Assist Audible Alerts Only, or Sound and Display. Refer to “Uconnect® Set- tings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for ParkSense® will turn off the Front Park Assist audible further information. alert (chime) after approximately three seconds when an obstacle has been detected, the vehicle is stationary, and When the ParkSense®...
Page 257: Cleaning The Parksense® System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 or the “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message for Cleaning The ParkSense® System five seconds. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Clean the ParkSense® sensors with water, car wash soap Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument and a soft cloth.
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ParkSense®, when on, will MUTE the radio when it is CAUTION! sounding a tone. • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is unable to • Clean the ParkSense® sensors regularly, taking care recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the ParkSense® Park Assist system, it • Drivers must be careful when backing up even is strongly recommended that the ball mount and when using the ParkSense® Park Assist system. hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve- Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look hicle when the vehicle is not used for towing.
Page 260: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF NOTE: The ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera has pro- EQUIPPED grammable modes of operation that may be selected through the Uconnect® System. Refer to “Uconnect® Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear Settings”...
Page 261: Overhead Console
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using ParkView® to be able to using the ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera. Always stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
Page 262: Front Map/Reading Lights - If Equipped
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night time visibility.
Page 263: Courtesy Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The Courtesy Lights lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is corner of the lens.
Page 264: Sunglasses Bin Door
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 HomeLink® Buttons/Overhead Consoles HomeLink® Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner NOTE: HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.
Page 266: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- gram while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® button you want to program and the hand-held trans- mitter button.
Page 268: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, there may be a light that blinks when the garage door follow these steps: opener/device is in the LEARN/TRAIN mode.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 • To program the two remaining HomeLink® buttons, 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT gram while keeping the HomeLink®...
Page 270: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Canadian/Gate Operator Programming 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- For programming transmitters in Canada/United States gram while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in that require the transmitter signals to “time-out”...
Page 271: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button 3. Without releasing button proceed with and observe the indicator light. “Canadian/Gate Operator Programming” step 2 and • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- follow all remaining steps.
Page 272: Troubleshooting Tips
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver is disabled when WARNING! the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- Troubleshooting Tips ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, programming the transceiver.
Page 273: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with use a garage door opener without these safety fea- FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex- tures. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet pressly approved by the party responsible for compli- at www.HomeLink.com for safety information or ance could void the user’s authority to operate the...
Page 274: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or visors on the overhead console. with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.
Page 275: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a WARNING! (Continued) partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. held rearward again. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any Closing Sunroof —...
Page 276: Pinch Protect Feature
274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pinch Protect Feature Sunshade Operation This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is sunroof will automatically retract.
Page 277: Sunroof Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 Sunroof Maintenance The power shade switch is located to the right between the sun visors on the overhead console. Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. Ignition OFF Operation The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch is...
Page 278: Opening Sunroof - Express
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the object, to project through the sunroof opening.
Page 279: Closing Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a Opening Power Shade — Express partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and Press the shade switch rearward and release it within held rearward again. one-half second and the shade will automatically open to the halfway position and stop automatically.
Page 280: Closing Power Shade - Express
278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing Power Shade — Express Venting Sunroof — Express Press the switch forward and release it within one-half Press and release the Vent button within one-half sec- second and the shade will close automatically from any ond and the sunroof will open to the vent position.
Page 281: Wind Buffeting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result Ignition OFF Operation in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled. approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To ensure proper operation, a MOPAR® knob and element must be used. CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watts (13 Amps) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 The center console outlet is powered directly from the has power available only when the ignition is placed in battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into the ACC or RUN position. this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent the engine from starting.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 285: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- power from the vehicle’s battery even when not in sory bracket from the plug.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Retractable Cover Front Cupholders...
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 Heated And Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped Press the “Hot” symbol once to activate the cupholder; press the symbol a second time to turn off the cupholder. Your vehicle may be equipped with heated and cooled cupholders.
Page 288: Rear Seat Cupholders
286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Seat Cupholders The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintaining a resting place for the rear occupant’s el- bows.
Page 289: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped STORAGE On some vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with Glove Compartment a light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear The glove compartment is located on the passenger side passengers.
Page 290: Console Features
288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Two separate storage compartments are also located underneath the center console armrest. Opened Glove Compartment Console Features Center Console There is a cubby bin located forward of the shift lever. Inside the center console armrest, there is a removable The cubby bin is covered with a push-push actuated upper storage tray that can be slid forward/rearward on door.
Page 291: Door Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 small items like an ipod or phone. Below the upper tray, WARNING! the lower storage compartment is made for larger items, like CDs and tissue boxes. In addition, the 12 volt power Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- outlet, USB and Aux jack are located here.
Page 292: Rear Seat Armrest Storage - If Equipped
290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped For rear passengers there is a storage bin located in the armrest. Lift upward on the latch to open the storage compartment. Front Door Trim Storage Rear Armrest Storage...
Page 293: Cargo Area - Vehicles Equipped With 60/40
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped With 60/40 WARNING! Split-Folding Rear Seat • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying position. If the seatback is not securely locked into versatility.
Page 294: Cargo Area Features
292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CARGO AREA FEATURES WARNING! Trunk Mat — If Equipped The weight and position of cargo and passengers can A trunk mat covers the bottom of the cargo area. The change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle trunk mat is used to protect the interior of the trunk from handling.
Page 295: Cargo Net
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 Cargo Net The rear cargo area is equipped with a cargo net. Grocery Bag Hooks CAUTION! Rear Cargo Net Do not exceed the maximum weight limit 50 lbs (22 kg) of the grocery bag hook. Damage may occur to hook and mounting surface.
Page 296: Rear Window Features
294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: The rear window defroster button is located on • Use care when washing the inside of the rear the climate control.
Page 297: Power Sunshade - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 Power Sunshade — If Equipped NOTE: The rear sunshade control switch can be locked out along with the rear passenger window controls from Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sunshade the driver switch window lockout switch. that will reduce the amount of sunlight that will shine through the rear windshield.
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Sunshade Soft-Key Power Sunshade Switch The power sunshade can also be operated by passengers in the rears seats. The power sunshade switch is located on the back of the center console between the heated seat switches.
Page 299: Load Leveling System - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 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 301: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ EVIC Red Telltales .....319 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..301 ▫...
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Turn Menu OFF..... . .330 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ..348 ▫...
Page 303: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 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 304: Instrument Cluster
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 305: Instrument Cluster - Premium
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 306: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
304 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 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the repair technician should leave the odometer reading EVIC display. It displays the gear position of the the same as it was before the repair or service. If s/he automatic transmission.
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS different size than the size indicated on the vehicle low tire pressure telltale.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS monitors engine and automatic transmission control sys- to continue to function properly. tems. The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON/RUN position, before engine start. If the bulb does CAUTION! not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON/ RUN, have the condition checked promptly.
Page 310 308 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 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 13. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light 14. Sport Mode — If Equipped This light will illuminate when the sport mode This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System is selected. This mode provides performance (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition based tuning.
Page 312 310 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 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- tion. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is It will take longer to stop the vehicle.
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see 19. Seat Belt Reminder Light your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/ problem diagnosed and corrected. RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check.
Page 315: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 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 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The EVIC Menu items consists of the following: • Radio Info • Fuel Economy Info • Cruise Control Info • Digital Vehicle Speed • Trip Info • Tire Pressure • Vehicle Info • Stored Warning Messages Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) •...
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 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 318: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
316 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 319: Evic White Telltales
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 EVIC’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this seconds and then returns to the previous screen. Ex- message type are Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out amples of this message type are Memory System Un- and Low Tire Pressure . available - Not in Park and Automatic High Beams On .
Page 320: Evic Amber Telltales
318 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 321: Evic Red Telltales
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 • Low Fuel Telltale • SERV AWD (Service All Wheel Drive) Indicator — If Equipped When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal (11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until This light will turn on when the All Wheel fuel is added.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trunk Ajar • Charging System Telltale This light will turn on to indicate that the trunk This telltale shows the status of the electrical lid is ajar. charging system. If the telltale stays on or comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non- essential electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at •...
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 If a problem is detected, the telltale will come on while Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the pass H, or 260°F, a continuous chime will occur until the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is engine is allowed to cool.
Page 324: Gear Shift Indicator (Gsi) - If Equipped
322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — If Equipped CAUTION! The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) system is enabled on Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- vehicles with a manual transmission, or when a vehicle ture Warning Telltale illuminated will eventually with an automatic transmission is in manual shift mode.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 GSI Shift Up (+) Indicator GSI Shift Down (-) Indicator When the shift down indicator (-) is shown on the The GSI indicator in the EVIC remains illuminated until display, the GSI is advising the driver to engage a lower the driver changes gear, or the driving conditions return gear.
Page 326: Oil Change Due
324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Oil Change Due 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds. Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The Oil Change Due message will 3. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE display in the EVIC for five seconds after a single chime START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the has sounded at the start of each ignition that an oil...
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 • Miles Per Gallon (MPG) or L/100km Average Fuel Economy/ECO Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions. Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- “RESET”...
Page 328: Acc/Cruise Control - If Equipped
326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Distance To Empty (DTE) Miles Per Gallon (MPG)/Liters Per 100 km (L/100km) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is The Miles Per Gallon (MPG)/Liters Per 100 km (L/100km) determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous feature displays instantaneous fuel economy in a bar graph and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel...
Page 329: Vehicle Speed
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 or other feature is in the EVIC main display, the ACC time will toggle the unit of measure between mph status will be displayed in place of the EVIC odometer or km/h. Press the BACK button to return to the main line.
Page 330: Tire Psi
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the Resetting A Trip Info Function Trip Computer functions or press the BACK button to To Reset any of the three Trip Info functions, select the return to the main menu. function you want to reset using the UP or DOWN The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- buttons.
Page 331: Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • Oil Temperature Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be reset. Press and release the BACK button to return to the Displays the actual oil temperature. main menu. • Oil Pressure Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Displays the actual oil pressure.
Page 332: Understanding Your Instrument Panel Turn Menu Off
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Turn Menu OFF change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), press the center of the control knob one or more times to select or change a Select from Main Menu using the DOWN button. Press- setting (i.e., ON, OFF). ing the SELECT button blanks the menu display.
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • Display Brightness With Headlights ON When making a selection, press the soft-key to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired mode press and release When in this display, you may select the brightness with the preferred setting until a check-mark appears next to the the headlights on.
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Touchscreen Beep language soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the language, showing that setting has been selected. Touch When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. sound heard when a touchscreen button (soft-key) is •...
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • Fuel Saver Display In Cluster — If Equipped Clock After pressing the Clock soft-key the following settings The “ECO” message is located in the instrument cluster will be available. display, this message can be turned on or off. To make your selection, touch the “Fuel Saver Display”...
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Time Minutes soft-key until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting has been selected. Touch the When in this display, you may adjust the minutes. The back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. “Sync with GPS Time”...
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con- chime volume settings include “LOW,” “MEDIUM,” and trol (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your “HIGH.” The factory default volume setting is MEDIUM. Vehicle”. • Rear Park Assist Volume — If Equipped •...
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is When this feature is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned.
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 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 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Headlight Illumination On Approach to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate previous menu. and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors •...
Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 press the “Daytime Running Lights” button on the touch- To make your selection, press the “Flash Lamps with screen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, show- Lock” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark ing that setting has been selected.
Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Flash Lamps With Lock • Sound Horn With Remote Start When this feature is selected, the front and headlights When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the the remote start is activated.
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 NOTE: If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of Key Fob previous menu. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in Unlocks, all doors will unlock no matter which Passive “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”. Entry equipped door handle is grasped. If 1st Press Of •...
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start Seats soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back After pressing the Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. soft-key the following settings will be available.
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to Compass Settings — If Equipped 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening After pressing the Compass Settings soft-key the follow- either front door will cancel this feature. To change the ing settings will be available.
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL pressing the “ON” soft-key and completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL indicator displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally. Audio After pressing the Audio soft-key the following settings will be available.
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 NOTE: Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide your Phone/Bluetooth® finger up or down to change the setting as well as touch After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth®” soft-key the fol- directly on the desired setting. lowing settings will be available. •...
Page 348: Setting The Analog Clock
346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL your selection, touch the “Channel Skip” soft-key, select SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK the channels you would like to skip followed by pressing To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument the back arrow soft-key. panel, press and hold the button until the setting is •...
Page 349: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL proprietary amplifier and speaker technologies deliver- ing substantial increases in component and system effi- This feature allows an iPod® or external USB device to be ciency levels. plugged into the USB port. The 12 Channel Class D GreenEdge high efficiency iPod®...
Page 350: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AUX input; and is activated through the Uconnect® System. Refer to “Surround Sound” under “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel.” STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel at the three and nine o’clock positions.
Page 351: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 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 eight...
Page 352: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coat- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following ing removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) precautions: oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 353: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. This system can be operated through either the controls on the instrument panel or through the Uconnect® system dis- play.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off. 2. A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the A/C indicator will turn off.
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 5. Front Defrost Button CAUTION! Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this fea- the heating elements: ture is ON.
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Pressing this button while in Sync mode will 10. Blower Control automatically exit Sync. Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air 8. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds available.
Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 11. Modes NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con- ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air warmer air from the floor outlets. comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, •...
Page 358: Climate Control Functions
356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Driver Temperature Control Down Button cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets into the cabin. For improved fuel economy, press the A/C Provides the driver with independent temperature con- button to turn off the air conditioning and manually trol.
Page 359: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 MAX A/C NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation feature Max A/C sets the control for maximum cooling perfor- may be unavailable (soft-key button greyed out). The mance.Press and release to toggle between Max A/C and Recirculation mode is not allowed in Defrost mode to the prior settings.
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is Manual Operation Override not necessary to change the settings. You will experi- The system allows for manual selection of blower speed, ence the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the air distribution mode, A/C status and recirculation con- system to function automatically.
Page 361: Operating Tips
A solution of 50% OAT (Organic Additive Technology) of compressor damage when the system is started again. coolant that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106 and 50% water is recommended. Window Fogging Refer to “Maintenance Procedures”...
Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: A/C Air Filter • Recirculate without A/C should not be used for long The climate control system filters outside air containing dust, pollen and some odors. Strong odors cannot be periods, as fogging may occur. totally filtered out.
Page 363: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock....373 STARTING PROCEDURES ....366 ▫...
Page 364 362 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ... .405 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED . .395 ▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ... .405 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .
Page 365 STARTING AND OPERATING 363 ▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..420 ▫ Replacement Tires .....436 ▫...
Page 366 364 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ MMT In Gasoline .....453 ▫ Replacement Parts ....458 ▫...
Page 367 STARTING AND OPERATING 365 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer ▫ Towing Tips ......476 Weight Ratings) ..... .469 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND ▫...
Page 368: Starting Procedures
366 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 the ignition of a vehicle equipped with...
Page 369: Keyless Enter-N-Go
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 Keyless Enter-N-Go™ CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- This feature allows the driver to oper- ing precautions are not observed: ate the ignition switch with the push • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL of a button, as long as the Remote into any forward gear when the engine is above Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 370 368 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to will shut off. The ignition switch position will remain the engine starting, press the button again. in the ACC position until the shift lever/gear selector is in PARK and the button is pressed twice to the OFF NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine position.
Page 371: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C) Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of NEUTRAL Position) an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
Page 372 370 STARTING AND OPERATING Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE WARNING! (Continued) START/STOP Button) • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it If the engine fails to start after you have followed the started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- “Normal Starting”...
Page 373: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 After Starting The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power decrease as the engine warms up.
Page 374: Automatic Transmission
372 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL WARNING! if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the those in or near the vehicle.
Page 375: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 373 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Children should be warned not to touch the park- • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle ing brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. has come to a complete stop and the engine is at •...
Page 376: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
374 STARTING AND OPERATING the transmission in PARK. This system also locks the Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission — If transmission in PARK whenever the ignition switch is in Equipped the OFF position. Your vehicle is equipped with a fuel efficient eight-speed transmission.
Page 377 STARTING AND OPERATING 375 once (such as PARK to DRIVE), move the lever past the first (or second) detent. Select the DRIVE range for normal driving. The electronically-controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt.
Page 378 376 STARTING AND OPERATING mode. You do not need to press the lock button when Shifting From REVERSE To NEUTRAL toggling between DRIVE and SPORT modes. Pull the shift lever rearward to the first detent and release. “N” will be highlighted in the EVIC. Manual shifts can be made using the AutoStick®...
Page 379 STARTING AND OPERATING 377 Shifting From REVERSE To DRIVE Vehicles Equipped With LOW Mode Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, firmly press the To shift from DRIVE to LOW, pull the shift lever rear- brake pedal, then pull the shift lever fully rearward and ward until “L”...
Page 380 378 STARTING AND OPERATING Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in WARNING! motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the vehicle in this range. parking brake. Always apply the parking brake When parking on a level surface, you may shift the fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- transmission into PARK first, and then apply the parking...
Page 381 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
Page 382 380 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a position to the ON/RUN position, and also press number of reasons.
Page 383 STARTING AND OPERATING 381 • Look at the transmission gear position display and WARNING! verify that it indicates the PARK position. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 384 382 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE (D) vehicle speed. Normal operation will resume once the transmission temperature has risen to a suitable level. This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- SPORT (S) —...
Page 385 STARTING AND OPERATING 383 Transmission Limp Home Mode NOTE: In cases where the instrument cluster message indicates the transmission may not re-engage after en- Transmission function is monitored electronically for gine shutdown, perform this procedure only in a desired abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could location (preferably, at your authorized dealer).
Page 386: Five-Speed Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
384 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few earliest possible convenience.
Page 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 NOTE: • After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold. • If there is a need to restart the engine, be sure to cycle the ignition to the OFF position before restarting.
Page 388 386 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a level surface, you may shift the WARNING! (Continued) transmission into PARK first, and then apply the parking • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others brake. if it is not completely in PARK. Check by trying to When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before move the shift lever out of PARK with the brake shifting the transmission to PARK, otherwise the load on...
Page 389 STARTING AND OPERATING 387 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
Page 390 388 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the transmission gear position display and CAUTION! verify that it indicates the PARK position. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF will not move out of PARK.
Page 391 STARTING AND OPERATING 389 DRIVE (D) 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 392 390 STARTING AND OPERATING SPORT (S) — If Equipped may be illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without This mode alters the transmission’s automatic shift damaging the transmission. schedule for sportier driving. Upshift speeds are in- creased to make full use of available engine power.
Page 393: Autostick® - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- AUTOSTICK® — IF EQUIPPED 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 394 392 STARTING AND OPERATING • If AutoStick® is engaged while in SPORT mode, gear, while using (+) to enter AutoStick® mode will retain the current gear. When AutoStick® is active, the manual gear selection will be maintained until either current transmission gear is displayed in the instrument SPORT mode is exited or as described below.
Page 395: Operation Five-Speed Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 393 To disengage AutoStick® mode, press and hold the (+) DRIVE position, or tap one of the steering wheel- shift paddle until “D” or “S” is once again indicated in mounted shift paddles (+/-), if equipped. Tapping (-) to the instrument cluster.
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING • If AutoStick® is engaged while in SPORT mode, • The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low manual gear selection will be maintained until either of a vehicle speed. SPORT mode is exited or as described below. The •...
Page 397: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED the windshield wipers for an extended period of time. Drive mode, RWD or AWD, is displayed momentarily in This vehicle is equipped with an active on-demand the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system which makes available gauge area of the vehicle display when the transmission optimum traction for a wide variety of road surface and...
Page 398: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
396 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 399: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 397 Your vehicle may be equipped with a Limited Slip WARNING! (Continued) Differential (LSD) that reduces, but does not eliminate, your vehicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this the amount of wheel slip across a given axle for im- warning may result in injuries that are serious or proved handling.
Page 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- • Determine the condition of the road or the path cle’s braking capabilities, which increases stopping that is under water and if there are any obstacles in distances.
Page 401: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 399 CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! • Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can Extreme steering maneuvers may cause the electri- cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious cally driven pump to reduce or stop power steering internal damage to the engine.
Page 402: Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L Engine Only - If Equipped
400 STARTING AND OPERATING steering maneuvers may have occurred, which caused an FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY — over temperature condition in the power steering system. IF EQUIPPED You will lose power steering assistance momentarily This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting until the over temperature condition no longer exists.
Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 release the parking brake, press the park brake pedal a NOTE: second time and let your foot up as you feel the brake • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- disengage. sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash.
Page 404 402 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 405: Anti-Lock Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 related motor noises. These noises are the system per- CAUTION! forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS is working properly. This self check occurs each time the If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h).
Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase ment that may be susceptible to interference braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded caused by improperly installed or high output by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or...
Page 407: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 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 Sys- from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the tem (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 408: Brake Assist System (Bas)
406 STARTING AND OPERATING A feature of the TCS system, Brake Lock Differential must apply continuous brake pedal pressure during the (BLD), controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one stopping sequence. Do not reduce brake pedal pressure wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, unless braking is no longer desired.
Page 409: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than Electronic Stability Control (ESC) appropriate for the steering wheel position. This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESC WARNING! corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel.
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes The “ESC Off” switch is located on the switch bank in the center of the instrument panel. To enter the “Partial Off” The ESC system has two or three available operating mode, momentarily press the “ESC Off” switch and the modes: ESC off indicator light will illuminate.
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 NOTE: Full Off — If Equipped • To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow, sand, only and should not be used on any public roadways. In or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial this mode, all TCS and ESC stability features are turned Off”...
Page 412: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
410 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA Activation Criteria WARNING! (Continued) The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to ESC system will not engage to assist in maintaining activate: stability. ESC Off mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only. •...
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 WARNING! WARNING! • If you use a trailer brake controller with your There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, when the system trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and will not activate and slight rolling may occur.
Page 414: Ready Alert Braking
412 STARTING AND OPERATING occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by WARNING! (Continued) the driver. When the throttle is released very quickly, • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle Ready Alert Braking applies a small amount of brake on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK pressure.
Page 415: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC Activation/ ESC OFF Indicator Light Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible.
Page 416: Synchronizing Esc
414 STARTING AND OPERATING Synchronizing ESC TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings If the power supply is interrupted (battery disconnected discharged), “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” may illuminate with the engine running. If this should occur, turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right.
Page 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary NOTE: emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into design standards.
Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 EXAMPLE: R = Construction code – R means radial construction, or – D means diagonal or bias construction 15, 16, 18 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol –...
Page 420: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
418 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Load Identification: Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire: • XL = Extra load (or reinforced) tire, or • LL = Light load tire or •...
Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation – This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
Page 422: Tire Terminology And Definitions
420 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 423: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 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. B-Pillar Location For Tire And Loading Information Placard...
Page 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4.
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 Loading To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle.
Page 426 424 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425...
Page 428: Tires - General Information
426 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 429: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle erratic and unpredictable steering response. to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
Page 430: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
428 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
Page 431: Radial Ply Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 429 loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- Radial Ply Tires tion. Refer to your authorized tire dealer or original equipment vehicle dealer for recommended safe operat- WARNING! ing speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle WARNING!
Page 432: Tire Types
430 STARTING AND OPERATING Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped additional information. Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- on ice.
Page 433: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and Run Flat Tires — If Equipped type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles in sets of four;...
Page 434: Spare Tires - If Equipped
432 STARTING AND OPERATING Spare Tires — If Equipped rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended NOTE: For vehicles equipped with TIREFIT instead of a tire rotation pattern. spare tire, please refer to “TIREFIT KIT”...
Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
Page 436: Tire Spinning
434 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In WARNING! Emergencies” for further information. Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- WARNING! stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Page 437: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further infor- mation. Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: •...
Page 438: Replacement Tires
436 STARTING AND OPERATING Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six equipment tire sidewall.
Page 439: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 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 440 438 STARTING AND OPERATING • Install on Rear Tires Only. CAUTION! • Due to limited clearance for a Rear Wheel Drive To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the (RWD) vehicle, on 235/55R18 100V and P235/55R18 following precautions: 99V tires, reduced size snow chains or traction devices •...
Page 441: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 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 442: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
440 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- mended cold placard pressure. The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C).
Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph there should be no adjustment for this increased pres- (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this informa- sure.
Page 444 442 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 445: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 • 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 446 444 STARTING AND OPERATING pressure value as shown in the Inflate to XX message. 2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains Once the system receives the updated tire pressures, the materials that may block radio wave signals. system will automatically update and the TPM Telltale 3.
Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 3. Driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above (24 km/h) will turn off the TPM Telltale Light and 15 mph (24 km/h), the LOW TIRE message will turn LOW TIRE message as long as no tire pressure is off and the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the...
Page 448: Premium System - If Equipped
446 STARTING AND OPERATING Premium System — If Equipped The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly (if equipped) has a TPM sensor. The full size spare can be The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless used in place of any of the four road tires. The TPMS will technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to only monitor the pressure in the full size spare tire when monitor tire pressure levels.
Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 will automatically update, the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flashing or change color back to the original color, and the TPM Telltale Light will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
Page 450 448 STARTING AND OPERATING Service TPMS Warning 2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals. If a system fault is detected, the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. 3.
Page 451 STARTING AND OPERATING 449 Vehicles With Full Size Spare Vehicles With Compact Spare 1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly 1. The compact spare tire does not have a TPM sensor. has a TPM sensor that can be monitored by the TPMS. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
Page 452: General Information
450 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will General Information sound, the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the EVIC RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 453: Fuel Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 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. Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to This engine is designed to meet all emis- your engine.
Page 454: Reformulated Gasoline
452 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 gasoline contain oxygenates and are spe- blends may result in starting and drivability prob- cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-...
Page 455: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with E-85 perform the following: Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- • Drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer). line containing 10% ethanol (E10).
Page 456: Materials Added To Fuel
454 STARTING AND OPERATING life and reduces emissions system performance in some Fuel System Cautions vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content CAUTION! of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether performance:...
Page 457: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being WARNING! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Most of these products contain high concentrations Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon of methanol.
Page 458: Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) - If Equipped
456 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every operate on E-85. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 459: Fuel Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 Fuel Requirements NOTE: • Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With If your vehicle is E-85 compatible, it will operate on unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87, or E-85 non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, you may experience fuel, or any mixture of these two fuels.
Page 460: Starting
You can expect your miles per gallon tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to (mpg)/miles per liter and your driving range to decrease Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR® or an by about 30%, compared to gasoline operation. equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.
Page 461: Maintenance
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 Maintenance CAUTION! Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect drivability. ADDING FUEL 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located in the driver’s door map pocket).
Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system. 4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refuel- ing.
Page 463: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is being filled. • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and federal fire regula- tions and may cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 464: Vehicle Loading
462 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Remove the access cover (located on the left side inner trim panel). Release Cable VEHICLE LOADING Access Cover The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on 3. Pull the release cable. the “Vehicle Certification Label”. This information should be used for passenger and luggage loading as indicated.
Page 465: Vehicle Certification Label
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 • 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 drivers side B-Pillar or the rear of the driver’s door.
Page 466: Overloading
464 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 467: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 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 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 469 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 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 470: Trailer Hitch Classification
468 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions WARNING! Class Max. Trailer Hitch In- • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch dustry Standards system may reduce handling, stability, braking Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) performance, and could result in a collision. •...
Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 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 (See Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Trailer Weight) Note) 3.6L Automatic 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on Consider the following items when computing the your bumper or trailer hitch. weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle.
Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 Towing Requirements WARNING! (Continued) To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not train components the following guidelines are recom- overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can mended: cause a loss of control, poor performance, or dam- age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering,...
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Total weight must be distributed between the tow • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles vehicle and the trailer such that the following four (805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle ratings are not exceeded: or other parts could be damaged.
Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 • Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is sures before trailer usage. required when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with •...
Page 476 474 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring WARNING! (Continued) Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for distance.
Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 Four-Pin Connector Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 —...
Page 478 476 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation, then change the trans- Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, mission fluid and filter as specified for “police, taxi, fleet, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from or frequent trailer towing (five-speed transmission heavy traffic.
Page 479 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 avoids frequent downshifts. For example, choose “4” if Air Conditioning the desired speed can be maintained. Choose “3” or Turn off temporarily. “2” if needed to maintain the desired speed. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND • To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous MOTORHOME, ETC.) driving at high RPM.
Page 481: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Road Tire Installation ....493 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...481 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 482 480 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models ..506 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...504 ▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ...506 ▫...
Page 483: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 481 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 484: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
482 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • 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 485: Torque Specifications
130 Ft-Lbs (176 N·m) M14 x 1.50 22 mm **Use only Chrysler recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening. Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.
Page 486: Jacking And Tire Changing
484 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Page 487: Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 485 WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 488 486 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Fastener Jack Fastener 4. Remove the spare tire. 6. Remove the jack and lug wrench assembly from under the spare tire. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen 5. Remove the fastener securing the jack. the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack assembly.
Page 489: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 487 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. WARNING! 3. Set the parking brake. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or 4. Place the shift lever into PARK. hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle.
Page 490: Jacking And Changing A Tire
488 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking And Changing A Tire WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a...
Page 491 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 489 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench. CAUTION! 2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on cap covers the lug nuts, use the lug wrench to pry the locations other than those indicated in the Jacking center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle.
Page 492 490 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire.
Page 493 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 491 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 494 492 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: 9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. 10.
Page 495: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 493 WARNING! WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has hicle.
Page 496: Jump-Starting Procedures
494 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
Page 497 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 495 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact.
Page 498: Jump-Starting Procedure
496 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
Page 499 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 497 2. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable WARNING! from the negative (-) post of the booster battery. Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post 3. Disconnect the positive (+) jumper cable from the of the discharged battery.
Page 500: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
498 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: For vehicles with 8-speed transmission: Shifts CAUTION! (Continued) between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be achieved at the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less. Whenever the degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more than 2 starting.
Page 501: Shift Lever Override - 5 Speed Transmission
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 499 NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic WARNING! Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- Control”...
Page 502 500 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the rubber liner from the storage tray (located next to the shifter on the center console). 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 5. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the access port (in the left side of the storage bin), and push and hold the override release lever in.
Page 503: Manual Park Release - 8 Speed Transmission
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 501 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED In order to push or tow the vehicle in cases where the TRANSMISSION transmission will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery), a Manual Park Release is available. WARNING! Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release: Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the...
Page 504 502 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Console Storage Bin Locking Tab 3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, fish the 5. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged tether strap up through the opening in the console position, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever up and base.
Page 505 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 503 To Reset The Manual Park Release: 1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the rear side) rearward (away from the lever) to unlatch the lever. 2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward and down, to its original position, until the locking tab snaps into place to secure the lever.
Page 506 504 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF the RWD MODELS AWD MODELS Ground Flat Tow NONE IF Transmission is operable: NOT ALLOWED •...
Page 507 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 505 Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other • Do not use sling type equipment when towing. equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 508: Rear-Wheel Drive (Rwd) Models
506 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with • Towing this vehicle using any other method could all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. result in extensive damage to the transfer case If the transmission and drivetrain are operable, vehicles and/or transmission.
Page 509: Without The Key Fob
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 507 • The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km) CAUTION! for 5-speed transmission, or 30 miles (48 km) for 8-speed transmission. Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam- If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be age from improper towing is not covered under the towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15...
Page 511 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....521 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..511 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ....521 ENGINE COMPARTMENT —...
Page 512 510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Automatic Transmission ....539 BULB REPLACEMENT ....561 ▫...
Page 513: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Fill 3 —...
Page 514: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 5 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 —...
Page 515: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 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 516 514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when 2. As soon as you cycle 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 517: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 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 518: Maintenance Procedures
516 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 519: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 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 520 CAUTION! recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is...
Page 521 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engine Engine Oil Viscosity — 5.7L Engine MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to Chrysler MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil or equivalent such as Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, Shell Pennzoil®...
Page 522: Engine Oil Filter
520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Lubricants that do not have both, the engine oil certifi- indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service should not be used. station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in Synthetic Engine Oils...
Page 523: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters maintenance intervals. varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine air WARNING! cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom- mended.
Page 524 522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- diately with large amounts of water.
Page 525: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523 cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test. CAUTION! Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time. • It is essential when replacing the cables on the WARNING! battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to •...
Page 526: A/C Air Filter
524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling HFO 1234yf — CAUTION! If Equipped Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning HFO 1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydro- system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- fluorocarbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmen- tioning components.
Page 527 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 525 1. Remove the access door in the cowl screen by pressing the retaining clips. Filter Access Cover 3. Remove the used filter. Access Door 4. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the 2. Unsnap both ends and lift the filter access cover. direction of airflow, which is toward the rear of the vehicle (text and arrows on the filter will indicate this).
Page 528: Body Lubrication
526 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as MOPAR®...
Page 529: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527 Windshield Wiper Blades Adding Washer Fluid Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a front of the engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluid level at regular intervals.
Page 530: Exhaust System
528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised WARNING! for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. Commercially available windshield washer solvents WARNING! are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around •...
Page 531 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
Page 532: Cooling System
530 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- motion.
Page 533 OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) only ac- Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill cording to Chrysler Service Manual procedure or by an If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains visible authorized dealer. Check the front of the radiator for any sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and flush with accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc.
Page 534 532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Selection Of Coolant CAUTION! (Continued) Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. authorized dealer as soon as possible. • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine CAUTION! coolant (antifreeze) products.
Page 535 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 533 • Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT engine coolant Adding Coolant that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan- Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine dard MS-12106 and distilled water. Use higher concen-...
Page 536 534 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. • Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could WARNING! lead to severe internal engine damage.
Page 537 If ingested by a child or pet, seek maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS- spills immediately. 12106 should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
Page 538: Brake System
536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. •...
Page 539 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 537 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 540 538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 541: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 539 recommended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used WARNING! (Continued) in any transmission; only the approved lubricant should • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate be used. the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
Page 542: Maintaining Your Vehicle
540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered transmission has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can product and its performance may be impaired by supple- check your transmission fluid level using special service mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi- tools.
Page 543: All Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 541 In addition, change the fluid and filter if the fluid case fluid level, remove the fill/inspection plug. The becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the trans- fluid level should be even with the bottom of the hole. mission is disassembled for any reason.
Page 544: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the fluid level. Refer passable in snow and ice, and chemicals that are sprayed to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining on trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are Your Vehicle”...
Page 545 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543 • Insects, tree sap and tar. CAUTION! • Salt in the air near seacoast localities. • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. such as steel wool or scouring powder that will scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Page 546 544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar • To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use cause that destroys the paint and protective coating, MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner. have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives...
Page 547 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 545 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 man- carpeting. ner: Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. •...
Page 548 546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and WARNING! reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. lowed by rinsing.
Page 549 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 547 When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR® Total Clean, a towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove directly on the mirror.
Page 550: Fuses
548 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning The Center Console Cupholders WARNING! (Continued) Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent • Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition with the cupholder in the center console. is off and that all the other services are switched off and/or disengaged.
Page 551 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549 CAUTION! • When installing the power distribution center cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the power distribution center and possibly result in an electrical system failure.
Page 552 550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 50 Amp Red – Power Steering #1 30 Amp Pink – Starter 40 Amp Green – Anti-Lock Brakes 25 Amp Natural – Anti-Lock Brakes – – Fuse – Spare – – Fuse –...
Page 553 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 551 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 50 Amp Red – Power Steering #2 30 Amp Pink – Wiper Motor 30 Amp Pink – Headlamp Washers – – Fuse – Spare – – Fuse – Spare – – Fuse –...
Page 554 552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Engine Controller/Rad Fan Relays – 10 Amp Red Airbag Module – 10 Amp Red Power Steering Module/AC Clutch Relay – 10 Amp Red AWD Module/Front Axle Disconnect –...
Page 555: Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 553 Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 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 CAUTION! • When installing the power distribution center cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly posi- Opening The Access Cover tioned and fully latched.
Page 556 554 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) water to get into the power distribution center and possibly result in an electrical system failure. • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload.
Page 557 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #2 30 Amp Pink — Interior Lighting/Washer Pump 30 Amp Pink — Power Locks 30 Amp Pink — Driver Door 30 Amp Pink — Passenger Door —...
Page 558 556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare — 10 Amp Red Fuel Door/Diagnostic Port — 15 Amp Blue Radio Screen — 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor — —...
Page 559 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 557 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — — Fuse — Spare — 15 Amp Blue Radio — 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare 30 Amp Pink —...
Page 560 558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 20 Amp Yellow Active Suspension — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare — 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats — 10 Amp Red Heated Cupholders/Rear Heated Seat Switches —...
Page 561 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 559 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare — 25 Amp Natural Rear Windows — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module — — Fuse — Spare —...
Page 562: Vehicle Storage
560 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 563: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 561 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 564: Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp
562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If the lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after Equipped approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.
Page 565: Front Turn Signal Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 563 5. Disconnect the bulb from the wiring assembly and NOTE: Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be install the replacement bulb. necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp assembly on the driver side of the vehicle. 6.
Page 566: Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal Lamps
564 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal Lamps 9. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun- terclockwise to remove it from the tail lamp assembly. 1. Open the trunk. 10. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and 2.
Page 567 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 565 4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly. 5. Reattach the lamp to the rear fascia, and then install the screws. Socket Assembly 1 — License Lamp Bulb 2 — Socket...
Page 568: Fluid Capacities
566 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 569: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
Technology). Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 En- gine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Mate- rial Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap...
Page 570 Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 En- gine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Mate- rial Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Page 571: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, Or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – 8-Speed Use only MOPAR® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmission Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Automatic Transmission –...
Page 573: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....574 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .572...
Page 574 572 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 575 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 573 Severe Duty All Models Required Maintenance Intervals. Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This page for the required maintenance intervals. type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:...
Page 576 574 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary. Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel Drive Only).
Page 577 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 575 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). Inspect the transfer case fluid. Change the transfer case fluid; if using your vehicle for any of the fol- lowing: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing.
Page 578 576 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 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 579 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 577 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing.
Page 580 578 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 581: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ....581 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ... .585 ▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center..582 ▫ In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C..
Page 582 580 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .587 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....587 ▫...
Page 583: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 581 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 584: 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 585: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 583 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 586: Warranty Information
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the DVD, the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group LLC sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 587: Mopar® Parts
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 585 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 588: Publication Order Forms
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Page 589 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 587 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
Page 590 588 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- WARNING! sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not WARNING! include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or...
Page 591 INDEX...
Page 592 590 INDEX About Your Brakes ......400 Air Pressure, Tires......427 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 593 INDEX 591 Automatic High Beams .....196 Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..25 Automatic Oil Change Indicator ....324 Location .
Page 594 592 INDEX Fluid Check ......537 Cellular Phone ......350 Master Cylinder .
Page 595 INDEX 593 Climate Control ......351 Drain, Flush, and Refill ....531 Clock .
Page 596 594 INDEX Defroster, Windshield ..... .101 Driving Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....206 Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Diagnostic System, Onboard .
Page 597 INDEX 595 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ..313 Break-In Recommendations ....98 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Checking Oil Level ..... .517 Setup Menu .
Page 598 596 INDEX Engine Oil Viscosity ..... . .519 Flashers Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....519 Hazard Warning .
Page 599 INDEX 597 Cooling System ......531 Octane Rating ......451 Engine Oil .
Page 600 598 INDEX Tachometer ......304 Lights On Reminder .....198 Gear Ranges .
Page 601 INDEX 599 Ignition Key Fob....... . .13 Key ........12 Arm The Alarm .
Page 602 600 INDEX Keyless Entry System ..... . .22 Alarm .......309 Keyless Go.
Page 603 INDEX 601 Illuminated Entry ......21 Vanity Mirror ......116 Instrument Cluster .
Page 604 602 INDEX Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)..307 Mopar Parts ......515 Manual, Service .
Page 605 INDEX 603 Filter Disposal ......520 ParkSense® System, Rear....248 Identification Logo .
Page 606 604 INDEX Windows ......39 Rear Window Features .....294 Power Steering Fluid .
Page 607 INDEX 605 Unlatch The Trunk ..... . .24 Restraints, Child ......75 Unlock The Doors .
Page 608 606 INDEX Front Seat ......49 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....567 Inspection .
Page 609 INDEX 607 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....437 Column Lock ......210 Snow Tires .
Page 610 608 INDEX Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..357 Pressure Warning Light ....305 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ... .312 Quality Grading .
Page 611 INDEX 609 Weight .......469 Maintenance ......539 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome .
Page 612 610 INDEX Screen Activated Features ....330 Vehicle Loading ......423 Things You Should Know About Your Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .
Page 613 INDEX 611 Wind Buffeting......42 Windshield Washers ..... . .206 Window Fogging .
Page 614 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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