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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc.
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
INTRODUCTION 5 belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Arm The System ....18 A Word About Your Keys ....12 ▫...
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....24 Liftgate ......40 ▫...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Engine Break-In Recommendations ..80 Vehicle ......82 Safety Tips .
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These either side up.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: • For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), features such as the power window switches, radio, power sunroof or Sky Slider (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds WARNING! when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position. Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a SENTRY KEY number of reasons.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also NOTE: • The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compat- considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Replacement Keys procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle that has never been programmed. electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within do not have a programmed Sentry Key , contact your 15 seconds.
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF To Arm the System: EQUIPPED 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and exit the The Vehicle Security Alarm system monitors the vehicle vehicle. doors, liftgate, and liftgate flip-up window for unautho- rized entry and ignition for unauthorized operation.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: For added security, whenever the Security arm regardless of whether you are inside or outside the Alarm is armed, the HomeLink /Garage Door Opener vehicle. If you remain inside the vehicle and open a door, (if equipped) is disabled as well.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The interior lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned ON. NOTE: • The Illuminated Entry system will not operate the interior lights if the dimmer control is in the extreme downward position.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First 3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter. the driver’s door or all doors and the liftgate on the first 4.
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock the Doors and Liftgate: 1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed (i.e., func- Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- tional) RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no ter to lock all doors and the liftgate.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Flash Lights with Lock 3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing The feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter. the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- 4.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Express Down Window Feature — If Equipped least one second and release. When the PANIC Alarm is This feature allows you to remotely lower both front door on, the headlights and turn signal lights will flash, the windows at the same time.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Programming Additional Transmitters 2. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a Refer to SENTRY KEY “Customer Key Programming” flat blade tool to pry the two halves of the RKE transmit- in this section.
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the 2. This device must accept any interference that may be new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause received including interference that may cause undesired battery deterioration.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED How To Use Remote Start This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- All of the following conditions must be met before the mitter to start the engine conveniently from outside the engine will remote start: vehicle while still maintaining security.
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28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Enter Remote Start Mode To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release on the RKE transmitter twice. The engine will the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 DOOR LOCKS If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not Manual Door Locks inside the vehicle before closing the door. To lock each door, push the door lock plunger on each door trim panel downward.
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the ignition.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Automatic Door Locks Automatic Door Locks Programming The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or door locks if all of the following conditions are met: disabled as follows: •...
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32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming its previous setting. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: NOTE: Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accor- •...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws.
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34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Insert the tip of the ignition key into the child lock WARNING! control and rotate it to the UNLOCK position. Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 WINDOWS There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. Power Windows The window controls will operate when the ignition The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel switch is in the ON or ACC position.
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36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Down Feature either front door will cancel this feature. The time is The driver power window switch has an Auto Down programmable. For details, refer to “Delay Power Off to feature. Press the window switch past the first detent, Accessories Until Exit,”...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle NOTE: • If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch closure, it will reverse direction and then stop.
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38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim panel allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To disable the window control on the other doors, press and release the window LOCK button (setting it in the down position).
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Reset Wind Buffeting It may be necessary at some point in time to reactivate the Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of Auto Up feature. To do so, perform the following proce- pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the dure: ears.
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LIFTGATE door locks on the doors and the driver’s door lock To open the liftgate, pull up (squeeze) on the handle and cylinder will not lock and unlock the liftgate. lift. WARNING! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Please pay close attention to the information in this Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they section. It tells you how to use your restraint system can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown possible.
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42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, your injuries in a collision much worse. You might inside or outside of a vehicle.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 2. The seat belt latch plate, located on the B-Pillar is just 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch above your seatback. Grasp the latch plate and pull out plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
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44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will you from injury during a collision. You are more not protect you properly.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdo- men.
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46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE position without pressing the release button. To verify the WARNING! shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into position. A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt Pretensioner — If Present Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ The front passenger seat belt is equipped with a preten- shoulder belt. sioning device that is designed to remove any slack from the seat belt systems in the event of a collision.
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert Programming (BeltAlert ) The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert ) can be en- If the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt has not been abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, and if performing the following steps: the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped ON position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending locked.
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How to Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt from the • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced buckle and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking mode and activate the vehicle sensi- if the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retrac- tive (emergency) locking mode.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Seat Belts and Pregnant Women Seat Belt Extender We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, and throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if so the best way to keep the baby safe.
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s airbag is mounted in the steering wheel.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity and occupant size. The front passenger airbag is also certified to the Federal regulations that define Occupant Classification (refer to information on Occupant Classification System in this section).
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54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not cover or place items on the airbag covers. • Do not put anything on or around the front and These items may cause serious injury during side curtain airbag covers or attempt to manually inflation.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 NOTE: The passenger front airbag may not deploy even Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat when the driver front airbag has; particularly if the belt properly should be secured in the rear seat in child Occupant Classification System has determined the pas- restraints or belt-positioning booster seats.
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56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved WARNING! back as far as practical to allow the front airbags room to • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more inflate.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 • Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front Pas- Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: senger Seat Only • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) − Occupant Classification Module (OCM) • Airbag Warning Light −...
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58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the START or ON position. These include all of the WARNING! items listed above except the Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light, the instrument panel, and the Ignoring the “Airbag Warning Light” in your instru- steering wheel and column.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 • The Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light (an amber light located in the center of the instrument panel) tells the driver and front passenger when the front passenger airbag is turned off. The “PAD Indi- cator Light”...
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60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE is turned off and it will not inflate. If the “PAD Passenger Indicator Light” is not illuminated, DO NOT assume Front Passenger Airbag Disable Airbag Status the airbag is turned off and move the child restraint to Seat Occupant (PAD) Indicator the rear seat.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 The OCS classifies an occupant using weight sensors measured properly and may result in the occupant being mounted in the base of the front passenger seat. Any improperly classified. Ensure that the front passenger weight on the seat will be sensed by the system.
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62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE both the “PAD Indicator Light” and the “Airbag Warning milliseconds. This is about half of the time that it takes Light” are illuminated to show that the passenger airbag to blink your eyes. The bags then quickly deflate while is turned off until the fault is cleared.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 • Your vehicle has four Weight Sensors located between takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure the seat and the floor pan. The weight sensors measure you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if applied weight and transfers that information to the items are positioned in the area where the side curtain OCM.
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64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The following requirements must be strictly adhered to: If A Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy when the • Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly or Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) detects a moderate- components in any way.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another immediately.
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66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response System Maintaining Your Airbag System In the event of an impact that causes airbag deployment, WARNING! with the vehicle stopped, and the vehicle communication network intact, and the power intact, the Enhanced •...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad- • Do not place or hang any items such as add-on vanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate video players on the front passenger seatback.
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68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Warning Light prior to the moment of airbag deployment, or near You will want to have the airbag system ready to inflate deployment, and up to a quarter second of high-speed for your protection in an impact.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 investigations may be requested by customers, insurance particular driver, vehicle, or crash, will be treated confi- carriers, government officials, and professional crash dentially. Confidential data will not be disclosed by researchers, such as those associated with universities, Chrysler LLC to any third party except when: and with hospital and insurance organizations.
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Cruise control status Data parameters that may be recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for • Traction/stability control status electronically-controlled safety systems, including the • Tire Pressure Monitoring System status airbag system Child Restraint •...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Infants and Child Restraints WARNING! • Safety experts recommend that children ride In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
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72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit airbag unless the airbag is turned off.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or WARNING! (Continued) slouching can move the belt out of position. • A rearward- facing infant restraint should only be • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the used in a rear seat.
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74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Carefully follow the instructions that come with the LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may Anchors and Tether for CHildren) not work when you need it. Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 kits or retrofit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints the available attachments provided with your child re- in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the straint in any vehicle.
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76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, rear seating position located on the back of the seat. and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- child restraint rearward and downward into the seat, facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant removing slack in the straps according to the child restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
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78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE belt. However, any seat belt system may loosen with If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling and time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need necessary.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS shown under “Engine Oil”, under “Maintenance Proce- A long break-in period is not required for the engine in dures” in section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT your vehicle. OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Exhaust Gas WARNING! WARNING! It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and injured or killed.
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The sure that all windows are closed, and the BLOWER Vehicle switch on the climate control is set at high speed. DO Seat Belts NOT use the recirculation mode.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Defroster Lights Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights the blower control on high speed. You should be able to while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high feel the air directed against the windshield.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Operation ......96 Mirrors ......90 ▫...
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86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Commands ......125 ▫ Programming The Memory Feature ..136 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 ▫ Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped ..143 ▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..152 ▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — ▫...
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88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ System Operation ....161 ▫ Closing Sunroof - Express ....171 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 ▫ Closing The Sky Slider ....176 ▫ Console Storage Compartment ... 183 ▫...
90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of vehicle).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror. NOTE: The passenger side convex outside mirror will give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to your vehicle.
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Mirrors Models without Express Window Feature The power mirror switch is located on driver’s door trim Press the mirror select button marked L or R and then panel. press one of the four arrow buttons to move the mirror in the direction the arrow is pointing.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the Rear Window Defrost. Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward.
Radio faceplate. • www.dodge.com/uconnect UConnect is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications system. UConnect allows you to dial a • www.jeep.com/uconnect phone number with your cellular phone using simple • or call 1–877–855–8400 voice commands (e.g., Call” “Mike” ”Work or Dial”...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 UConnect allows you to transfer calls between the Phone Button system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your The rearview mirror contains the microphone vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone for the system (depending on the type of for private conversation.
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For certain operations, compound commands can be The UConnect system is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect system used. For example, instead of saying Setup and then can be adjusted either from the radio volume control Phone Pairing, the following compound command knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Help Command To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The know your options at any prompt, say Help following UConnect website may also provide detailed instruc- the beep.
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98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to Dial by Saying a Number give the UConnect system a name for your cellular • Press the PHONE button to begin. phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Call by Saying a Name Add Names to Your UConnect Phonebook • Press the PHONE button to begin. NOTE: Adding names to the UConnect phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. •...
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100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To call a name from downloaded (or UConnect ) After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more Phonebook, follow the procedure in “Call by Saying a phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the Name”...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. NOTE: • The phone handset must support Bluetooth OBEX SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone- book. transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature. •...
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102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Edit UConnect Phonebook Entries After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in NOTE: the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will Delete/Erase “All” UConnect Phonebook Entries then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish • Press the PHONE button to begin. to delete.
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE List All Names in the UConnect Phonebook Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the • Press the PHONE button to begin. UConnect system if the feature(s) are available on your •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while Currently in Progress the second call is in progress. To go back to the first call, If a call is currently in progress and you have another refer to Toggling Between Calls in this section.
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106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Conference Call Call Termination When two calls are in progress (one active and one on To end a call in progress, momentarily press the PHONE hold), press and hold the PHONE button until you hear button.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Call Continuation UConnect System Features Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Language Selection UConnect system after the vehicle ignition key has been To change the language that the UConnect system is switched to OFF.
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108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Emergency Assistance Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is not be applicable with the available cellular service reachable: and area. •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Towing Assistance Paging If you need towing assistance: To learn how to page, refer to Working with Automated Systems. Paging works properly except for pagers of • Press the PHONE button to begin. certain companies, which time out a little too soon to •...
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110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When calling a number with your UConnect system send the corresponding phone number associated with that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone the phonebook entry, as tones over the phone. sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can press NOTE: the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say the sequence •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect sys- keypad and still use the UConnect system (while dial- tem will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) Advanced Phone Connectivity When you mute the UConnect system, you will still be Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone able to hear the conversation coming from the other The UConnect system allows ongoing calls to be trans- party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 List Paired Cellular Phone Names Select Another Cellular Phone This feature allows you to select and start using another • Press the PHONE button to begin. phone paired with the UConnect system. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Delete UConnect Paired Cellular Phones Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- • Press the PHONE button to begin. nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say system Voice Training feature may be used.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • Performance is maximized under: This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only. • low-to-medium blower setting, To restore the Voice Recognition system to factory default •...
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116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • It is not recommended to store similar sounding • low-to-medium vehicle speed, names in the UConnect phonebook. • low road noise, • Phonebook (Downloaded and UConnect Local) name • smooth road surface, recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Bluetooth Communication Link Power-Up Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the the UConnect system. When this happens, the connec- ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you tion can generally be re-established by switching the must wait at least five seconds prior to using the system.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
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122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 General Information VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) — IF This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and EQUIPPED RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation following conditions: This Voice Recognition system allows you to •...
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124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When you press the VR hard-key, you will hear a beep. These commands are universal and can be used from any The beep is your signal to give a command. menu. All other commands can be used depending upon the active application.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Commands In this mode, you can say the following commands: The Voice Recognition system understands two types of • “Radio” (to switch to the radio mode) commands. Universal commands are available at all •...
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126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel) Radio FM To switch to the FM band say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In • “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels) this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Memo − “Previous” (to play the previous memo) To switch to the voice recorder mode say “Memo”. In this − “Delete” (to delete a memo) mode, you may say the following commands: • “Delete All” (to delete all memos) •...
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training SEATS For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Manual Front Seat Adjustments nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect The manual seat adjustment bar is at the front of the seat, system Voice Training feature may be used.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear- ward. Release the bar once the seat is in the position desired. Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped WARNING! This feature allows the front passenger seat to fold flat for • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is extended cargo space. Some fold flat seats also have a dangerous.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Power Seat — If Equipped For vehicles equipped with a power driver’s seat, use this The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat switch to move the seat up, down, forward, rearward, or near the floor.
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Head Restraints Heated Seats — If Equipped Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in This feature heats both the front driver and passenger the event of impact from the rear. Adjust the head re- seats.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 to select Low level heating. Press the switch a third time WARNING! to shut Off the heating elements. Amber indicators in the • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin switch indicate the level of heat in use.
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134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary To Lower the Rear Seat to position the front seat to its mid-track position. Also, 1. Locate the release strap on the lower outboard side of be sure that the front seats are fully upright and posi- each rear seatback.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 4. If desired, push down on the seatback to lock it in the Recliner Adjustment folded position. The rear seatback also reclines for additional passenger comfort. Pull the release strap while sitting in the rear To Raise the Rear Seat seat to recline the seatback.
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Turn the ignition ON. DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows the driver to store up to two different 2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer- memory profiles, for easy recall through a memory ences (i.e., seat, side mirror, and radio station presets).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 NOTE: Linking and Unlinking the Remote Keyless Entry • For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, (RKE) Transmitter to the Memory Feature memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in Your RKE transmitters can be programmed to recall one PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a of two pre-programmed memory profiles with a press of memory profile.
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Your RKE transmitters can be unlinked to the To recall the memory settings for driver one, press memory setting by pressing the SET (S) button followed memory button number 1 or the UNLOCK button on the by the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter in Step 4 RKE transmitter linked to memory position 1.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat between 0.9 in and 2.7 in (23 mm and 68 mm) forward Only) of the rear stop. The seat will return to its previously This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to set position when you insert the key into the ignition enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the switch and turn it out of the LOCK position.
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Outside of the vehicle, locate the safety latch lever Two latches must be released to open the hood. between the grille and hood opening (left of center when facing hood).
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open To prevent possible damage: position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole • Before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod is on the underside of the hood.
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Exterior and Interior Lighting Control The multifunction lever on the left side of the steering column controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, turn signal lights, in- strument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights and fog lights (if equipped).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped the ignition switch to the LOCK position. To turn the This feature is particularly useful when exiting your Automatic System off, turn the end of the multifunction vehicle in an unlit area.
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Off,” “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea- Fog Lights — If Equipped tures)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking (EVIC)” in Section 4. lights or the low beam headlights and pull out on the end of the multifunction lever.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 NOTE: The front fog lights will only operate with the headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the front fog lights. Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever upward or downward and the corresponding turn signal indicator on the instru- ment panel will flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If either turn signal indicator has a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the multifunction lever is moved, see your authorized dealer for service. High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Flash-To-Pass transmitter is pressed, or when the dimmer control is You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by turned completely upward to the second detent. lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This Cargo Light will cause the headlights to turn on at High beam and The cargo light is mounted in the headliner above the...
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148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dimmer Control Instrument Panel Dimming The dimmer control is part of the multifunction lever. It With the parking lights or headlights on, rotate the controls the operation of the interior lights and the dimmer control upward or downward to change the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent past the The windshield wiper/washer control lever is intermittent settings for low-speed wiper operation, or to located on the right side of the steering column. the second detent past the intermittent settings for high- speed wiper operation.
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay CAUTION! (Continued) interval. There are five delay settings, which allow you to • In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of two cycles and allow the wipers to return to the “Park”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Mist Feature Headlights with Wipers (Available with Auto Push downward on the windshield wiper/washer con- Headlights Only) trol lever to activate a single wipe cycle to clear the When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle.
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped NOTE: • The rain-sensing feature will not operate when the This feature senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver. This wiper speed is in the LOW or HIGH position. feature is especially useful for road splash or overspray •...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 • Remote Start Wipe Inhibit (Vehicles Equipped with The rain-sensing system has protective features for the wiper blades and arms. It will not operate under the Remote Start System) — The rain-sensing feature will following conditions: not operate when the vehicle is in remote start mode.
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, push the control handle This feature allows you to tilt the steering column downward. To tilt the steering column, move the steering upward or downward. The tilt control handle is located wheel upward or downward as desired.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED To Activate When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over Push and release the ON/OFF button located the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph on the end of the Electronic Speed Control (40 km/h).
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, or pulling the Electronic Speed Control lever toward you (cancel), or normal brake Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally or clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle will deacti- set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 To Vary The Speed Setting To Accelerate For Passing When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the crease speed by pushing up and holding the RESUME pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could WARNING! affect the performance of the Rear Park Assist System. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the • When you turn off the Rear Park Assist System, the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 (EVIC) will display “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYS- CAUTION! (Continued) TEM” and the LED in the Rear Park Assist switch will • Clean the Rear Park Assist Sensors with water, car illuminate. If this occurs, see your authorized dealer wash soap, and a soft cloth.
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enabling and Disabling the System WARNING! (Continued) There are times when you may want to disable the Rear • Before using the Rear Park Assist System, it is Park Assist System, such as when towing a trailer. strongly recommended that the ball mount and Vehicles Equipped With the Electronic Vehicle hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve-...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Rear Park Assist Switch Rear Park Assist LED Display The warning display contains two sets of yellow and red System Operation The system uses four sensors located in the rear bumper LEDs, one set to warn of obstacles behind the left rear of fascia to scan for obstacles up to 79 in (200 cm) away from the vehicle and the other set to warn of obstacles behind the rear bumper fascia.
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162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the ignition is turned to the ON position, and the The Rear Park Assist System is active when the ignition is system is enabled, the warning display will turn on all of in the ON position, and the system is enabled, and the its LEDs for approximately one second.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s battery.
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming HomeLink WARNING! Before You Begin • Your motorized door or gate will open and close If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, while you are training the Universal Transceiver. erase all channels before you begin training.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 • After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage Place the hand-held transmitter 1–3 in (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while door does not operate with HomeLink and the ga- keeping the indicator light in view.
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166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE This can usually be found where the hanging antenna 6. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Training” wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is button. The name and color of the button may vary by NOT the button normally used to open and close the manufacturer.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Gate Operator/Canadian Programming has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of fully trained.
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when To re-program a channel that has been previously the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. trained, follow these steps: Troubleshooting Tips 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here are some of the most common solutions: 2.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 General Information POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The power sunroof switch is located between the sun Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following visors on the overhead console.
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof - Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Never leave unattended children in a vehicle with second and the sunroof will open automatically from any the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particu- position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Closing Sunroof - Express Pinch Protect Feature Press the switch forward and release it within one-half This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of second and the sunroof will close automatically from any the sunroof during Express Close operation.
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunshade Operation Sunroof Maintenance The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. the glass panel. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is Ignition Off Operation open.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 SKY SLIDER FULL LENGTH OPEN ROOF CAUTION! (Continued) The Sky Slider is a full-length, soft-top, power roof that • Opening the Sky Slider when damp, wet, or dirty opens front to rear or rear to front. can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the soft- Sky Slider Usage Precautions top material and the inside of your vehicle.
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the Sky • In an accident, there is a greater risk of being Slider. thrown from a vehicle with the Sky Slider open. •...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Opening the Sky Slider Using Automatic Mode Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half second and the Sky Slider will open from the front and move automatically toward the rear of the vehicle. Press the switch forward and release it within one-half second and the Sky Slider will open from the rear and move automatically toward the front of the vehicle.
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Sky Slider will not open from the front and the Closing the Sky Slider rear at the same time. The Sky Slider must close fully Using Automatic Mode before opening it from the opposite end. Press and release the button in the center of the switch Using Operator Mode and the Sky Slider will close automatically from any...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Manually WARNING! The Sky Slider drive motors are mounted to the roof above the cargo lamp. In the event that your vehicle There is no anti-pinch protection when the Sky losses battery power, you can close the Sky Slider by Slider is almost closed.
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sky Slider Maintenance Refer to “Sky Slider Top Care” under “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in Section 7 of this manual. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET Your vehicle is equipped with a fused 12-Volt power outlet. This outlet is located on the instrument panel below the climate controls.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in • Do not use a three-prong adapter. use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED A control switch for the outlet is located in the lower Your vehicle may be equipped with a 115-Volt AC switch bank below the climate controls. (150-Watt maximum) power outlet located on the back of the center console.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 available at the outlet. Press and release the switch again CUPHOLDERS to turn off the power outlet. The status indicator will also In the center console, there are two cupholders for the turn off. front seat passengers.
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The rear passengers have cupholders at the rear of the STORAGE center console. Front Storage Compartment The front storage compartment (located on the left side of the instrument panel) can hold cell phones, PDAs, and other small items.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Console Storage Compartment The center console has a removable storage tray which To open, press the latch and lift the cover. can hold cell phones, PDAs, and other small items. Center Console Removable Storage Tray...
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Load Floor The cargo load floor system has a load capacity of 400 lbs (181 kg). The load floor has a built-in storage bin that can hold a variety of items. The underside of the storage bin cover also contains a plastic lined tray.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 4. Reinstall the cover with the handle recess facing Cargo Tie-Down Hooks and Loops toward you. The tie-downs located on cargo area floor should be used to secure loads safely when the vehicle is moving. NOTE: You can install the cover with either side facing upward.
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186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision, a tie-down could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only the anchors provided for child seat tethers.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 • Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to over or behind the rear axle can cause the vehicle to secure loads.
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188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To install the cover, position it in the vehicle so that the Then, insert the spring-loaded post on the opposite end flat side of the housing faces upward. Then, insert either of the cover housing into the attachment point on the the left or the right spring-loaded post (located on the opposite side of the vehicle.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 WARNING! In an accident, a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compartment.
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES first detent to activate the rear wiper. Rotate the switch upward to the second detent to activate the rear washer. Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped The washer will continue to operate until you release the The Rear Window Wiper/Washer control is located on switch.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 defroster turns off automatically after approximately CAUTION! (Continued) 10 minutes of operation for the first push of the button, • In cold weather, always turn off the rear wiper and will turn off after approximately five minutes for the switch and allow the rear wiper to return to the second push of the button.
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! NOTE: Roof rack and crossbars cannot be used with • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do vehicles equipped with Skyslider . not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity. Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as pos- The load carried on the roof, when equipped with a sible and secure the load appropriately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 WARNING! Cargo must be securely tied down before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Instrument Panel Features ....198 Features) ......221 Instrument Cluster .
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196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA ▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ... . . 249 Play) ......239 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 ▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius ▫ Right-Hand Switch Functions ... . 270 Identification Number (ESN/SID) ..265 ▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio ▫...
200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should 1. Fuel Gauge determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when ignition tires.) switch is in the ON position.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
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202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light 6. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) This light informs you of a problem with the The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that problem is detected, the light will come on monitors engine and automatic transmission con-...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 7. High Beam Indicator 11. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light This indicator shows that the headlights are on / Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light high beam. Pull the multifunction control lever on If this indicator light flashes during accelera- the left side of the steering column toward you to switch tion, apply as little throttle as possible.
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204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Oil Pressure Warning Light the conventional brake system will continue to operate This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on. light should turn on momentarily when the engine If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced is started.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 17. Hill Descent Control Indicator — If Equipped 19. 4WD Indicator — Vehicles Equipped with The symbol indicates the status of the Hill Command-Trac Descent Control (HDC) feature. The lamp will This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in be on solid when HDC is armed.
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206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle has been driven several miles/kilometers at 22. Engine Temperature Warning Light speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see an authorized This light warns of an overheated engine condi- dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed tion.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 23. Temperature Gauge WARNING! The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
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208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 25. Trip Odometer Button 26. 4WD Indicator — Vehicles Equipped with Selec-Trac II Changing the Display This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in Press and release this button once to change the display the full-time four-wheel drive auto mode.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 Vehicle Warning Messages odometer reset button to turn off the message. If the When the appropriate conditions exist, messages such as problem continues, the message will appear the next time “door” (door ajar), “gATE” (liftgate ajar), “gLASS” the vehicle is started.
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210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster. To reset 29. Shift Lever Indicator the oil change indicator system (after performing the This display indicator shows automatic transmission scheduled maintenance) perform the following proce- shift lever selection. dure: 30.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 hydraulic system malfunction or a problem with the NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Program (ESP) sys- tions.
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212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by 33. Airbag Warning Light turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the This light turns on and remains on for six to ON position. The light should illuminate for approxi- eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition mately two seconds.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system conveniently allows the driver to select a (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED variety of useful information by pressing the switches The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the following: instrument cluster.
214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to accept pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering a selection. wheel: FUNC- Press and release the MENU button and the TION mode displayed will change between Trip SELECT...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 • Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph (1.6 km/h)) • RKE Battery Low (with a single chime) •...
216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Right Rear Low Pressure (with a single chime). Refer indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System” in Section 5 of engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon this manual.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 Trip Functions The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- Press and release the MENU button until one of the tion: following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC: • Average Fuel Economy • Average Fuel Economy Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle To Reset The Display loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value. displayed.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated. You may 2. Press the MENU button until the Personal Settings also calibrate the compass by completing one or more (Customer Programmable Features) menu displays in the 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or EVIC.
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220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and geographic North. In some areas of the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 4. Press and release FUNCTION SELECT button until functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the proper variance zone is selected according to the the FUNCTION SELECT button while in this display to map. select English, Espanol, Deutsch, Italiano, or Francais.
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222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Remote Key Unlock selected, only the memory switch on the driver’s door When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s panel will recall memory profiles. To make your selec- door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless tion, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 Automatically Move Seat Back on Exit — If Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Equipped Headlights Only) This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to When on is selected, and the headlight switch is in the enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi- vehicle.
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224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock Illumination Approach When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped When on is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to “HSA (Hill Start Assist)” under “Electronic Brake Control System” in Section 5 of this manual for system function and operating information.
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226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) SCAN Button Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for radio. Press the ON/VOLUME control knob a second the next listenable station, in AM, FM or Satellite (if time to turn off the radio.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Phone Button (UConnect Hands-Free Phone) — If 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Equipped SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone will begin to blink.
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228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the direction of the arrows.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 MUSIC TYPE Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Display mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Foreign Language Language or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five Information Inform seconds will allow the program format type to be se-...
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230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between Display the following items: Sports Sports Talk Talk NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to Top 40 Top 40 select an entry and make changes.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 • DVD Play Options - Selecting the DVD Play Options • VES™ Power - Allows you to turn VES™ ON and will display the following: OFF (if equipped). • Subtitle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch •...
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232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Menu Language — If Equipped the disc). You can select a language not listed by scrolling Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the down and selecting other. Enter the country code using default startup DVD menu language (effective only if the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down language supported by disc).
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 AutoPlay — If Equipped and press and release that button. If a button is not When this is set to On and a DVD video is inserted, it will selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the ton, the station will continue to play but will not be movie.
234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons 1 - 6 CAUTION! These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 The radio may shut down during extremely hot Satellite (if equipped) stations}. conditions.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is SEEK Button (CD MODE) reading the disc. Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD.
236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF (CD MODE) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 begin to fast forward until FF is released, or RW or Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. frequencies in the following table are supported. In Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal addition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported. The CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3/ majority of MP3/WMA files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate WMA files).
238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Number of files and folders - Loading times will ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for ID3 version 1 tags. ID3 version 2 is not increase with more files and folders supported by the radios.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through iary device if the AUX jack is connected. the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the Name, and Folder Name (if available).
240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone Press the TIME button to change the display from (UConnect ) (If Equipped) elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect )” in display for five seconds.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Macrovision (HDD). Sirius Satellite Radio is optional. The 6.5 in This product incorporates copyright protection technol- (16.5 cm) touch screen allows for easy menu selection. ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- The RER radio also contains a Global Positioning System tual property rights.
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Clock Setting Procedure 4. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis- Global Positioning System (GPS) — RER only played. To move the hour backward, touch the screen The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized to where the word “Hour”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The Touch the screen where the words “Show Time if Radio is clock setting menu will appear on the screen. Off” are displayed to change the current setting. 3.
244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right position to operate the radio.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune/Scroll will remain tuned to the new station until you make control knob. Press the Tune/Scroll control knob to save another selection.
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246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob a second time AM/FM Button and MID will display. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range SET/RND Button —...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact pressing the pushbutton twice.
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248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 RW/FF Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Press the RW button to stop the CD at the beginning of Play. the current CD track/title. Notes on Playing MP3 Files Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD The radio can play MP3 files;...
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250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification quency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,...
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an SIRIUS RADIO MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch position to operate the radio.
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254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Button (UConnect Hands-Free Phone) — If 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side Tune/ Equipped Scroll control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone begin to blink.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 INFO Button Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob a second time Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call and MID will display. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
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256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Display mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Foreign Language Language or turning the Tune/Scroll control knob within five Information Inform seconds will allow the program format type to be se-...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow 16-Digit Character Program Type you to set the clock. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob Display to adjust the hours and then press and turn the Sports Sports Tune/Scroll control knob to adjust the minutes.
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.
260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD, MP3 modes. Random Play.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. display.) When reading discs recorded using formats other than •...
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262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification quency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 320, 256, 224, extension may cause playback problems.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 Playback of MP3 Files LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc.
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) to return to elapsed time display. Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode OFF).
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios. Number (ESN/SID) Please have the following information available when NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has calling: limited coverage in Alaska.
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266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ESN/SID Access With REN/RER Radios Satellite Antenna While in SAT mode, press the MENU button on the radio To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the faceplate. roof around the rooftop antenna location or strap items to the trunk lid around the trunk lid antenna (if equipped).
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can SCAN Button (When Equipped) cause intermittent reception. Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- •...
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268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the channel with the same selected Music Type name.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press following items: the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window.
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270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect )” in Section 3. Operating Instructions — Video Entertainment System (VES)™ (If Equipped) Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES)™ Guide.” REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear Remote Sound System Controls...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 • Press the switch up or down twice to listen to the Left-Hand Switch Functions for Radio Operation second track, three times to listen to the third track, • Press the top of the switch to SEEK the next listenable and so forth.
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272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high. NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 Blower Control Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the Use this control to regulate the tem- amount of air forced through the ven- perature of the air inside the passenger tilation system in any mode. The compartment.
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274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mode Control (Air Direction) NOTE: For all settings except full cold or full hot, there Use this control to choose from several is a difference in temperature between the upper and patterns of air distribution. You can lower outlets.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 • Defrost NOTE: • Continuous use of the recirculation mode may make Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. mum blower and temperature settings for best wind- Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
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276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air Conditioning Control Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Use this button to engage the Air Conditioning. A Equipped light will illuminate when the Air Conditioning System is engaged NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 accomplish this, the system gathers information from the 2. Dial in the temperature you would cabin infrared sensor mounted between the sun-visors like the system to maintain by rotating and from various sensors located throughout the vehicle. the Temperature Control knob.
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278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Manual Operation • The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime This system offers a full complement of manual override without affecting automatic operation. features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Pre- •...
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280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation only. When the air con- position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. ditioning is turned on, cool dehumidified air will •...
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282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Summer Operation can temporarily put the system into Recirculation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles mode by pressing the RECIRCULATION button. must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant However, under certain conditions, while in Auto- to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect matic Mode, the system is blowing air out the defrost...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they windshield and provide sufficient heating.
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284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
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286 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ When To Use 4WD Low Range ... 310 ▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ....321 ▫...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 287 Tires — General Information ....342 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ..353 ▫ Tire Pressure ......342 ▫...
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288 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ....379 Adding Fuel ......367 ▫...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 289 STARTING PROCEDURES within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. starting procedure.
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290 STARTING AND OPERATING If Engine Fails to Start With Tip Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the WARNING! “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 291 Use the heater when temperatures below 0 °F (-18 °C) are WARNING! expected to last for several days. Do not leave children or animals inside parked AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death.
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292 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override WARNING! Your vehicle may be equipped with a shift lock manual override. The manual override may be used in the event It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle that the shift lever should fail to move from PARK with speed.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 293 6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized dealer if the shift lock manual override has been used. 4–Speed Automatic Transmission NOTE: Under extreme cold temperatures (-6°F (-21°C) and when in DRIVE, transmission operation may be...
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294 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be Gear Ranges done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake NEUTRAL position into another gear range.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 295 Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this WARNING! (Continued) range for extended periods of time. The engine may be • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK started in this range. or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than NOTE: Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any idle speed.
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296 STARTING AND OPERATING • the transmission has reached normal operating 1 (First) For hard pulling at low speeds in mud, sand, snow, or on temperature steep grades. Begins and stays in low gear with no NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- upshift.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 297 The transmission will downshift from OVERDRIVE to DRIVE if the accelerator pedal is fully depressed at vehicle speeds above approximately 35 mph (56 km/h). When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the TOW/HAUL button.
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298 STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission Limp Home Mode If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will Transmission function is monitored for abnormal condi- return to normal operation. If the problem persists, tions. If a condition is detected that could result in PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper- transmission damage, the Transmission Limp Home ate.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 299 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION position locks the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft together and forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at MP1522 Command-Trac Transfer Case — If the same speed. Equipped Use the transfer case NEUTRAL position for recreational Operating Information and Precautions towing only.
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300 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • The 4WD LOCK position and 4WD LOW position • You or others could be injured if you leave the are intended for loose or slippery road surfaces vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the only.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 301 Shift Positions 4WD Lock The electronic transfer case switch is located on the center 4-Wheel Drive High Range - Locks the front driveshaft console next to the shift lever. and rear driveshaft together and forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
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302 STARTING AND OPERATING Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights Shifting Procedures The 4WD indicator lights are located in the instrument NOTE: If any of the requirements to select a new cluster. The NEUTRAL indicator light is located on the transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case 4WD Control Switch.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 303 engine either OFF or RUNNING. This shift cannot be Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to completed if the ignition switch is in the ACC position. 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) using the “Preferred Procedure” or completely stopped using the “Alternate Procedure.”...
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304 STARTING AND OPERATING Alternate Procedure position, make certain all shift requirements have been met, wait five seconds, and try the shift again. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The ignition switch must be in the ON position for a shift 2.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 305 This transfer case is intended to be driven in either the CAUTION! 2-wheel drive position (2WD) or the 4-wheel drive Auto • The 4WD LOW position is intended for loose or position (4WD Auto) for normal street and highway conditions such as dry hard-surfaced roads.
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306 STARTING AND OPERATING Shift Positions WARNING! The electronic transfer case switch is located on the center • You or others could be injured if you leave the console next to the gear selector lever. vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 307 4WD Auto 4-Wheel-Drive Auto High Range – This active on- Neutral - Disengages both the front driveshaft and rear demand position makes available optimum traction for a driveshaft from the powertrain. To be used for flat wide range of conditions, while maximizing driver con- towing behind another vehicle.
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308 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The “SERV 4WD” warning light monitors the vehicle stopped or in motion. If the vehicle is stopped, electric shift 4WD system. If this light remains on after the ignition switch must be in the ON position with the engine start up, or it illuminates during driving, it means engine either OFF or RUNNING.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 309 3. While still rolling, move the 4WD Control Switch to NOTE: Steps 1 and 2 in the “Preferred Procedure” and the desired position. the “Alternate Procedure” are requirements for shifting the transfer case. If these requirements are not met prior 4.
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310 STARTING AND OPERATING ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a When To Use 4WD LOW Range narrower track to make them capable of performing in a When off-road driving, shift to 4WD LOW for additional wide variety of off-road applications.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 311 and/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must cross CAUTION! flowing-water, avoid depths in excess of 9 in (22 cm). The flowing water can erode the streambed causing your When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h).
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312 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving In Snow, Mud and Sand If you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop and control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low immediately apply the brakes.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 313 If the wheels start to slip as you approach the crest of a After Driving Off-Road hill, ease off the accelerator and maintain headway by Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than turning the front wheels slowly left and right. This may does most on-road driving.
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314 STARTING AND OPERATING • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or POWER STEERING similar dirty conditions, have brake rotors, wheels, The standard power steering system will give you good brake linings, and axle yokes inspected and cleaned as vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability soon as possible.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 315 apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- WARNING! pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- rized dealer. Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. No chemical flushes should be used in any power Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
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316 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE To set the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instru- ment cluster will light. To release the parking brake, pull up slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever completely.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 317 The parking brake should always be applied whenever WARNING! the driver is not in the vehicle. • Always apply the parking brake fully when leav- ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to aid the injury.
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318 STARTING AND OPERATING The ABS conducts a low-speed self-test at about 12 mph WARNING! (Continued) (20 km/h). If you have your foot lightly on the brake • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent while this test is occurring, you may feel slight pedal the natural laws of physics from acting on the movement.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 319 • When descending mountains or hills, repeated braking CAUTION! can cause brake fade with loss of braking control. Avoid repeated heavy braking by downshifting the transmis- The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is subject to sion or locking out overdrive whenever possible. possible detrimental effects of electronic interference caused by improperly installed aftermarket radios or •...
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320 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in Section 5 of this brake control system commonly referred to as ESP. This manual for more information about ABS.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 321 Traction Control System (TCS) Brake Assist System (BAS) The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine ing the rate and amount of brake application and then...
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322 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the BAS (Brake Assist System) cannot prevent the natu- ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can speed of the vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 323 the engine power will be reduced, and you will feel the WARNING! brake being applied to individual wheels in an attempt to stop the trailer from swaying. Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions, and driving conditions, influence the chance NOTE: The TSC is disabled when the ESP system is in that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
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324 STARTING AND OPERATING • For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, Hill Start Assist (HSA) The HSA system is designed to help the driver accelerate the HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all forward the vehicle from a complete stop while on an incline. If gears.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 325 Towing with HSA Disabling and Enabling HSA HSA will provide assistance during acceleration on an This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the incline while towing a trailer. current setting, proceed as follows: •...
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326 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Start the engine. HDC (Hill Descent Control) — If Equipped HDC is only intended for low speed off-road driving. 5. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left. HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills in 6.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 327 • HDC will NOT activate at vehicle speeds above However, the driver can override HDC operation by applying the brake to slow the vehicle down below the 30 mph (50 km/h). HDC control speed. Conversely, if more speed is desired The “Hill Descent”...
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328 STARTING AND OPERATING Enabling HDC Electronic Stability Program (ESP) This system enhances directional control and stability of Shift the transfer case into 4WD LOW the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESP cor- range. Refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation” rects for over-steering and under-steering the vehicle by in this section for transfer case operation infor- applying the brake of the appropriate wheel.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 329 ESP/TCS Indicator Light WARNING! The ESP/TCS Indicator” light located in the instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) cannot prevent the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing active.
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330 STARTING AND OPERATING ESP On — 2WD Vehicles and 4WD Vehicles in 2WD Partial Off — 2WD Vehicles and 4WD Vehicles in 2WD and 4WD High Range and 4WD High Range This is the normal operating mode for ESP when operat- The “Partial Off”...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 331 mode is overcome, turn ESP back on by momentarily depressing the ESP OFF button. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. Full Off — 4WD Vehicles in 4WD High and 4WD Low Range The “Full Off”...
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332 STARTING AND OPERATING the vehicle reaches a speed of 40 mph (64 km/k). At WARNING! speeds over 40 mph (64 km/k), the system automatically switches to “Partial Off” mode, described above. When With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle the vehicle speed returns to less than 35 mph (56 km/h), stability offered by ESP is unavailable.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 333 system, or both. If this light remains on after several TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several Tire Markings miles/kilomters at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
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334 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. spares designed for temporary emergency use only. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
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336 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
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338 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: Tire Placard Location 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed 2) total weight your vehicle can carry on the driver’s side B-Pillar.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 339 NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg”...
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340 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities calculated in step 4.
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342 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 accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 343 Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the WARNING! (Continued) vehicle to drift left or right. • Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- Tire Inflation Pressures mended cold tire inflation pressure. The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side “B”...
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344 STARTING AND OPERATING Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), cold tire inflation pressure. Cold tire inflation pressure is which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been outside temperature condition.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 345 Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in WARNING! the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your authorized dealer for radial tire repairs. High speed driving with your vehicle at or above maximum load is dangerous. The added strain on Compact Spare Tire —...
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346 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only. Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take With these tires, do not drive more than 50 mph your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the (80 km/h).
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STARTING AND OPERATING 347 Tire Spinning WARNING! When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h). The limited-use spare tires are for emergency use only. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling.
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348 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
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STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Life Of Tire Replacement Tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon various The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many factors including but not limited to: characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure.
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350 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 351 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h). To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires, or chains, • Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large observe the following precautions: bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle. •...
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352 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with different loads and perform different steering, handling, aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off Road and braking functions.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 353 • The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warn- • The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn ing limit for any reason, including low temperature the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle effects and natural pressure loss through the tire.
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354 STARTING AND OPERATING − For example, your vehicle may have a recom- CAUTION! mended cold (parked for more than three hours) • The TPMS has been optimized for the original placard pressure of 33 psi (227 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire equipment tires and wheels.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 355 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire the tire.
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356 STARTING AND OPERATING The matching full-size spare wheel and tire assembly (if vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above equipped) has a tire pressure monitoring sensor. The 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this matching full-size spare can be used in place of any of the information.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 357 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel NOTE: housings. Vehicles with Compact Spare 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor 5.
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358 STARTING AND OPERATING • Three Trigger modules (mounted in three of the four below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for wheel-wells) up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 359 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale light will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires. In addition, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display a graphic showing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire pressure values flashing.
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360 STARTING AND OPERATING turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. Check TPMS Warning When a system fault is detected, the Tire Pressure Moni- toring Telltale light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 361 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to a chime will sound and the TPMS Telltale light will turn facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPMS on upon the next ignition key cycle. In addition, the EVIC sensors.
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362 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, the TPMS Telltale the TPMS will update automatically.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 363 The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is following licenses: required. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi- ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline United States .
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364 STARTING AND OPERATING The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline or lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro- E85 Ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the vide excellent performance and durability of engine and manufacturer.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 365 To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline E-85 perform the following: without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump; •...
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366 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel System Cautions Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels or additives is not CAUTION! the responsibility of the manufacturer. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control Use the following guidelines to maintain your vehi- cle’s performance: systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 367 stopped in an open area with the engine running for more than a short period, adjust the ventilation system to force fresh, outside air into the vehicle. • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte- nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised.
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368 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A poorly fitting gas cap could let impurities into • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a the fuel system. portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message This label contains the month and year of manufacture, If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight filler cap in loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification “gASCAP”...
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370 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Inflation Pressure The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 371 should then be determined separately to be sure that the CAUTION! load is properly distributed over front and rear axle. Weighing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR the front or rear axles has been exceeded, but the total or the maximum front and rear GAWR.
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372 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions WARNING! The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: If the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) distributing hitch to ensure stable handling of your The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 373 Trailer Sway Control — Mechanical WARNING! The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR.
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374 STARTING AND OPERATING used in accordance with the manufacturers’ directions, it WARNING! (Continued) provides for a more level ride, offering more consistent Weight Distributing Systems may not be compatible steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitch safety.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 375 With Weight Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
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376 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Your vehicle is capable of towing trailers up to 2,000 lbs Class Max. GTW (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to the (Gross Trailer Wt.) standard equipment. Your vehicle may be factory Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 377 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ Model Frontal Area Max. GTW Tongue Wt. (See Note) Transmission (Gross Trailer Wt.) 3.7L/Automatic 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
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378 STARTING AND OPERATING When Towing Trailers with Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) between 3,500 Lbs (1 588 kg) and 5,000 Lbs (2 268 kg) The following chart provides maximum trailer weight ratings towable for the following engine/transmission combinations, ONLY if using a weight distributing hitch. Engine/ Model Frontal Area...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 379 Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
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380 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the Perform the maintenance listed in Section 8 of this manual. When towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR, trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional or GCWR, ratings.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 381 • Safety chains must always be used between your 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the (This requirement may limit the ability to always frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough percentage of total trailer weight).
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382 STARTING AND OPERATING − When replacing tires, refer to “Tires–General Informa- − Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over tion” in this section for information on replacement 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of tires and for the proper tire replacement procedures. 2,000 lbs (907 kg).
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STARTING AND OPERATING 383 WARNING! (Continued) Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis- tance. When towing you should allow for additional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Failure to do so could result in an accident. Towing Requirements —...
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384 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Towing Tips — Automatic Transmission The “D” range can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, you will want to activate the TOW/HAUL feature.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 385 specified for “police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer tow- Towing Tips — Cooling System ing” in the “Maintenance Schedule” in this manual. To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: Towing Tips — TOW/HAUL To reduce potential for automatic transmission overheat- −...
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386 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND CAUTION! MOTORHOME, ETC.) • The transmission must be in PARK position for Towing – 2WD Models recreational towing. Failure to follow these proce- dures can cause severe transmission and/or trans- Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the driveshaft fer case damage.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 387 4. Depress the brake pedal. WARNING! 5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the 6. Use the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object to NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the depress the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL button for parking brake.
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388 STARTING AND OPERATING 14. Attach the vehicle to a tow vehicle with a tow bar. CAUTION! 15. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- NOTE: Steps 1 through 5 are requirements for shifting mission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in NEUTRAL and the engine RUNNING.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 389 5. Depress the brake pedal. NOTE: Steps 1 through 6 are requirements for shifting the transfer case. If these requirements are not met prior 6. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. to depressing the NEUTRAL selection button or while 7.
392 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER NOTE: With extended use, the Hazard Warning flasher The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the may wear down your battery. switch bank below the climate controls. IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS Press the switch to turn on the Hazard In any of the following situations, you can reduce the Warning flashers.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 393 the fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat WARNING! from the engine cooling system. • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. CAUTION! The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
394 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location Spare Tire Stowage The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located The spare tire is stowed underneath the rear of the in the cargo compartment behind a trim cover on the left vehicle and is held in place by a cable winch mechanism.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 395 When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable, and pull it through the center of the wheel. Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible.
396 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher. Jacking Instructions 6. Block both the front and rear of the WARNING! wheel diagonally opposite of the jack- ing position. For example, if changing Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to the right front tire, block the left rear help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:...
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 397 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change. • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
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398 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front tires, place it in the notch on the body weld seam behind the wheel to be changed. For the rear tires, place it under the axle by the wheel to be changed.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 399 9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the WARNING! wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and cause an accident.
400 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP–STARTING WARNING! (Continued) • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not WARNING! allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, or cloth- • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ing. Don’t lean over battery when attaching ever the hood is raised.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 401 2. When boosting from a battery in another vehicle, park 6. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal that vehicle within booster cable reach, but without of the booster battery and then to the engine ground of allowing the vehicles to touch.
402 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 7. If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key Immobi- WARNING! (Continued) lizer, turn the ignition switch to the ON position for three • Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or seconds before moving the ignition switch to the START of immobilized vehicle.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 403 TOWING METHODS NOTE: The transmission and transfer case must be in NEUTRAL under any towing condition. Model Flat Towing Flat Bed Towing Front Wheels Rear Wheels Raised, (all four wheels ON (Recommended Raised, Rear Wheels Front Wheels on the the ground) Method)
408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test, in a row, the system will turn on the MIL. Resolving the which you can use prior to going to the test station. To problem will turn the MIL light off.
410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the ignition or start the engine. This means that your before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine not proceed to the I/M station.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control However, if a malfunction of these items does occur, it systems can result in civil penalties being assessed could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance. against you. These items should be inspected if a malfunction is observed or suspected.
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412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil CAUTION! Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage been certified by the American your engine.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- station, or governmental agency for advice on how and ber should not be used. where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area.
414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters proper maintenance intervals. varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- time. carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 Body Lubrication Windshield Wiper Blades Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- mild non-abrasive cleaner or use the washer solvent.
418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE with windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) Exhaust System and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into residual water. the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 WARNING! CAUTION! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In Breathing it can make you unconscious and can the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- eventually poison you.
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420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- WARNING! age: A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition materials that can burn. Such materials might be when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust motion.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 Cooling System spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the A/C condenser (if equipped) or the back of the WARNING! radiator core. • You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, or steam from your radiator.
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422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System — Drain, Flush, and Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corro- rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant Adding Engine Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine (antifreeze) and distilled water. Use higher concentra- coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance tions (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34°F intervals.
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424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Pressure Cap WARNING! (Continued) The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one coolant, and to ensure that coolant will return to the specified for your vehicle.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 Engine Coolant Level Points to Remember The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming engine idling, and warm to normal operating tempera- from the front of the engine compartment.
426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are Brake System required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle In order to assure brake system performance, all brake does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling system components should be inspected periodically.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before WARNING! (Continued) removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the • Use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial boiling fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake point than the recommended product or a brake fluid reservoir.
428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Changes Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for the Fluid Level Check proper maintenance intervals. Your vehicle is equipped with a capped transmission oil fill tube that is sealed and it should not be tampered with. In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transmission Your authorized dealer has the proper tools to ensure that is disassembled for any reason.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 Draining Fluid First remove fill plug (2), then drain plug (3). Recom- mended tightening torque for drain and fill plugs is 15–25 ft lbs (20–34 N·m). CAUTION! Do not over-tighten the plugs. You could damage them and cause a leak. Lubricant Selection Use only manufacturer’s recommended fluid.
430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Frequency of Fluid Change Frequency of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at Under normal operating conditions, the lubricant in- the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of stalled at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the vehicle.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 • Scrub in all directions, covering an area of about two CAUTION! square feet at a time. Avoid heavy scrubbing. Avoid pointing a high-pressure hand held spray • Rinse the entire vehicle with water to remove all soap wand directly at the sides of the top, as this can and dirt from the top fabric and to prevent streaking damage the seal and force water past the weather...
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432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Protection CAUTION! For appearance purposes, you may wish to protect the acrylic (cloth) top periodically. A fabric protectant such as Never use an abrasive type cleaner or bleaches. Cleaners should not contain silicones, organic sol- Scotchguard is suggested. The top should be clean and vents, petroleum distillates, or plasticizers.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion The most common causes are: • Road salt, dirt, and moisture accumulation. Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- • Stone and gravel impact. graphic locations and usage.
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434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use MOPAR Cleaner Wax to remove road film, Special Care stains, and to protect your paint finish. Take care never • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive to scratch the paint. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that de-icer salt, etc., assure that such materials are well may damage the wheels’ protective finish. packaged and sealed. YES Essentials Fabric Cleaning Procedure –...
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436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Care can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth. Instrument Panel Cover Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, and MOPAR Total Clean.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the different lens cleaning procedures must be followed. towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror.
438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If the seat belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not remove the seat belts from the car to wash them. Replace the seat belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 40 Amp — Rear Door Modules — — — Green 60 Amp — Ignition Off Draw 25 Amp — Driver Door Node Yellow (IOD) White 40 Amp —...
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440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp — Front Washer/Rear — 20 Amp Power Outlet #1 (ci- Blue Washer - if equipped Yellow gar lighter)/Rain Sen- sor - if equipped/ 25 Amp —...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Automatic Tempera- — 20 Amp Multifunction Control ture Control (ATC) - Yellow Switch/Cabin Com- if equipped partment Node (CCN)/Steering Col- — 30 Amp Radio/Amplifier - if umn Control Module...
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442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Exterior Lighting — — 15 Amp Interior Lighting/ Blue Left Front Park and Blue Steering Wheel Side Marker, Left Tail Switches - if and Running, License equipped/Switch Lights...
444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description CAUTION! (Continued) Fuse Fuse • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to — 10 Amp Anti-Lock Brake Sys- use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. tem (ABS)/Electronic The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated Stability Program may result in a dangerous electrical system over- (ESP) Module/Stop...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 3. Firmly grasp the lock ring and rotate it counterclock- LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb No. wise to unlock it. Headlight ......9008 H13 Front Park/Turn Signal Light .
446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Turn Signal and Front Side Marker Lights Front Fog Light 1. Open the hood. 1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right to access the left front turn signal or side marker. Turn the 2.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal, and Back-Up Lights 6. Separate the back plate from the taillight housing. 1. Open the liftgate. 7. Pull the appropriate bulb(s) out of the back plate and insert the replacement bulb(s). 2. Remove the screws that fasten the taillight housing to the vehicle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent Engine Oil (3.7L Engine) Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Transfer Case MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Front Axle SAE 80W-90 Multi-Purpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant or equivalent Rear Axle SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..454 Emissions Control System Maintenance ..452 Maintenance Schedule ....453...
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452 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE NOTE: Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emis- The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type sions control devices and systems on your vehicle may be must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure performed by any automotive repair establishment or the continued proper functioning of the emissions control individual using any automotive part that has been...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 453 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi- time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. nated.
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454 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct At Each Stop for Fuel operation. • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level At Each Oil Change while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the •...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 455 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
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456 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 18 Months Maintenance 24 Months Maintenance 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 457 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance 42 Months Maintenance 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
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458 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 459 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
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460 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 78 Months Maintenance 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter. Rotate tires. Rotate tires.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 461 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or Schedule 96 Months Maintenance Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
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462 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 102 Months Maintenance 108 Months Maintenance 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 463 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or Schedule 126 Months Maintenance Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
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464 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter. Rotate tires. Rotate tires.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 465 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or Schedule 150 Months Maintenance Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
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466 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle ......469 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
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468 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . 475 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......474 ▫...
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 469 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
470 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 992-1997 •...
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 471 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech have any questions about the service contract, call the Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot- To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the line at 1-800-521-9922. manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- The manufacturer will not stand behind any service cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer...
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472 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and concerns. provisions of Chrysler Motors LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 473 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in To order the following manuals, you may use either the a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy website or the phone numbers listed below.
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474 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia- grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi- • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve- hicle systems and features.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 475 Treadwear WARNING! The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on conditions on a specified government test course. For straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half...
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476 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE WARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- ing, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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