Page 1: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 3: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 4: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
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Page 6: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION 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.
Page 7: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Page 9: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Arm The System ....18 A Word About Your Keys ....12 ▫...
Page 10 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Remote Open Window Feature — ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . . 34 If Equipped .
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ BeltAlert Programming ....49 Engine Break-In Recommendations ..74 ▫...
Page 12: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer.
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition switch lock cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inop- erable. The engine can be started and stopped, but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.
Page 14: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE to “Key-Off Power Delay,” under “Personal Settings Key-In-Ignition Reminder (Customer-Programmable Features)” under “Elec- Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition, tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 sounds a chime signal to remind you to remove the key.
Page 15: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 NOTE: A key, which has not been programmed, is also CAUTION! considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. Always remove the Sentry Key from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Page 16: Customer Key Programming
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). the ignition switch to the ON position for at least three This PIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds.
Page 17: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • This device must accept any interference that may be The new Sentry Key is programmed. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro- received, including interference that may cause undes- grammed during this procedure.
Page 18: To Arm The System
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals opened, the ignition switch is turned ON, or the power after 15 minutes, and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will door locks are unlocked in any manner, the Vehicle rearm itself.
Page 19: Illuminated Entry System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery • The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on becomes disconnected the Vehicle Security Alarm will the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle remain armed when the battery is reconnected.
Page 20: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea- NOTE: • The line of transmission must not be blocked with tures)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. metal objects when using the RKE transmitter. •...
Page 21: To Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the To Unlock the Doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE following procedure: transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice to 1.
Page 22 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to 2. Release both buttons at the same time. sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by Vehicle Security Alarm System.
Page 23: To Lock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center Lock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-Program- (EVIC). For details, refer to “Illuminated Approach,” mable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Informa- under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea- tion Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for tures)”...
Page 24: Convertible Top Operation Button - If Equipped
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- Using The Remote Open Window Feature — If ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Equipped Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security This feature allows you to remotely lower both door and Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound.
Page 25: Programming Additional Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second housing or the printed circuit board.
Page 26: General Information
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause distance, check for these two conditions: battery deterioration.
Page 27: How To Use Remote Start
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 How To Use Remote Start WARNING! All of the following conditions must be met before the • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or engine will remote start: confined area.
Page 28: Door Locks
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle • For security, power window operation is disabled Before the end of the 15 minute cycle, press and release when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if •...
Page 29: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Power Door Locks WARNING! A door lock switch is located on the driver and passenger • For personal security and safety in the event of an door trim panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors.
Page 30 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Door Locks Auto Unlock Door on Exit Programming When enabled, your door locks will lock automatically The Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit feature can be when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The enabled or disabled as follows: Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled •...
Page 31: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. NOTE: This feature will not be functional until the vehicle has been driven and the shift lever returned to the PARK position. 5.
Page 32 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Smart Glass Feature • If a fluttering noise is heard from the rear seat belts The door window will lower slightly if the window is while driving with the windows down, safely bring fully up when opening the door.
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle To reactivate the window Smart Glass Feature, perform Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches the following steps after vehicle power is restored. will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch 1.
Page 34: Wind Buffeting
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE button (setting it in the down position). To enable the Wind Buffeting window control, press and release the window LOCK Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of button again (setting it in the up position). pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 The trunk release button on the To unlatch the trunk lid from outside the vehicle, press dash will be disabled if the vehicle and release the TRUNK RELEASE button on the RKE is locked by pressing the power transmitter two times.
Page 36: Trunk Safety Warning
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE TRUNK SAFETY WARNING WARNING! Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 • Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passen- • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt •...
Page 38: Lap/Shoulder Belts
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and your injuries in a collision much worse. You might using a seat belt properly.
Page 40 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is on the outboard side of the 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate front seat, next to your arm. Grasp the latch plate and into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger- • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will ous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the not protect you properly.
Page 42 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of on the shoulder belt.
Page 43: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. WARNING! The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate. A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.
Page 44: Seat Belt Pretensioners - If Equipped
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, 1. Buckle the combination lap/shoulder belt. including those in child restraints.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 readily identified by any markings, only through visual However if during a front impact, a secondary rear inspection of the head restraint. The head restraint will be impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on the sever- split in two halves, with the front half being soft foam ity and type of the impact.
Page 46 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. Down Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism Down And Rearward Reset Movement...
Page 48: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer. Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert ) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within...
Page 49: Beltalert Programming
10 seconds, ending with the seat dealer or by performing the following steps: belt buckled. NOTE: Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend de- NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn activating BeltAlert .
Page 50: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belts and Pregnant Women WARNING! We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is Using a seat belt extender when not needed can the best way to keep the baby safe.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision. NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim;...
Page 52 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front and Side Impact Sensors WARNING! • Steering Wheel and Column • Do not put anything on or around the airbag • Instrument Panel covers or attempt to open them manually. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured •...
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 The supplemental seat side airbag is marked with an WARNING! airbag label sewn into the outboard side of the seat. • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side airbags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you, causing serious injury.
Page 54 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child risk of harm from a deploying airbag: seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
Page 55: Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided WARNING! (Continued) under If You Need Assistance in Section 9 of this • Side airbags also need room to inflate. Do not lean manual. against the door. Sit upright in the center of the seat.
Page 56 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Airbags are designed to provide addi- Because airbag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not certain frontal collisions depending on the severity and good indicators of whether or not an airbag should have type of collision.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 when the ignition is first turned on. After the self-check, Driver and Passenger Airbag Inflator Units the Airbag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are lo- a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the cated in the center of the steering wheel and the right side Airbag Warning Light, either momentarily or continu-...
Page 58 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat Side Airbag Inflator Units — If force, that it could injure you if you are not seated Equipped properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the The Side Impact (SRS) Seat-Mounted Side Airbags are side airbag inflates.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The until the ignition key is turned off. abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium •...
Page 60 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Do not drive your vehicle after the airbags have de- Maintaining Your Airbag System ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the WARNING! airbags will not be in place to protect you. •...
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Airbag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) You will want to have the airbags ready to • Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad- inflate for your protection in a collision. While vanced airbag system.
Page 62: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to used by Chrysler Group LLC and others to learn more record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param- about the possible causes of crashes and associated...
Page 63: Child Restraints
• Brake switch status hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential • Pedal position data will not be disclosed by Chrysler Group LLC to any • And third party except when: other...
Page 64 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children 12 years and younger should ride properly seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the correct seat buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in child.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the restraint anchorage system. Refer to “LATCH — Child LATCH child restraint anchorage system. Refer to Seat Anchorage System (Lower Anchors and Tether for “LATCH —...
Page 66 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug WARNING! as possible. • Improper installation can lead to failure of an • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or infant or child restraint.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 • All passenger seating positions contain automatic Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint: locking retractors. However, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and •...
Page 68 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE for the installation of the child restraint without using the to the top tether anchorage, have been available for some vehicle’s seat belts. The two rear seating positions have time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible, webbing-...
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, child not toys and should not be played with, and never leave restraint systems having attachments for those anchor- your child unattended in the vehicle.
Page 70 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In addition, there are tether strap anchorages seat cover material. Then rotate the tether anchorage behind each rear seating position. Access ports cover directly behind the seat where you are placing the to the tether anchors are located in the panel child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchor- between the rear seat and the rear window.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child. The seat belt must be in the Automatic Locking Mode in Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are order to enable a child restraint to be tightly installed.
Page 72 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out. If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need to do something more.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 4. Open the access cover (C) on the carpet covering the WARNING! back of the seat and attach the tether strap hook (D) to the anchor. An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child.
Page 74: Engine Break-In Recommendations
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A new engine may consume some oil during its first few A long break-in period is not required for the engine in thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be your vehicle.
Page 75: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine WARNING! (Continued) running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and outside air into the vehicle.
Page 76: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Airbag Warning Light Vehicle The light should come on and remain on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first Seat Belts turned ON.
Page 77: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches the Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 79: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Emergency Bypass Mode Convertible Top Operation ....83 (To Raise The Top Only) ....102 ▫...
Page 80 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ..117 Voice Recognition (VR) System — If Equipped ......106 ▫...
Page 81 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 ▫ To Accelerate For Passing ....130 Windshield Wipers And Washers ..122 ▫...
Page 82 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Rear Seat Cupholders ....142 ▫ Sliding Armrest — If Equipped ..144 Console Features .
Page 83: Convertible Top Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION WARNING! CAUTION! The convertible top does not provide the structural protection that a reinforced metal roof does and the Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior fabric top cannot be expected to prevent the ejection water damage, stains or mildew on the top material: of the occupants of a vehicle in a collision.
Page 84: Power Convertible Top Usage Precautions
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The top does take up some space in the trunk when Spring-loaded flipper doors, which provide clearance for retracted. However, the trunk will still hold a significant the linkage, close off notches in the quarter trim panels amount of cargo.
Page 85 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 • Opening and closing the top consecutively without the CAUTION! (Continued) engine running may run the battery down. • Do not push items too far into the trunk, particu- • If a fluttering noise is heard from the rear seat belts larly when the top is retracted into its stowage area while driving with the top down, safely bring the in the trunk.
Page 86 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never attempt to lower a frozen convertible top. Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to Wait until the top is thawed before lowering it into the convertible top components, trunk contents, and the stowage compartment.
Page 87 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Always use a normal ice scraper to remove snow or Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries ice from the rear window. Use of a sharp object or that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and other tools could scratch the fabric or panels when others around you:...
Page 88: Cargo Shield
88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Shield WARNING! (Continued) The cargo shield is located in the trunk. Before lowering • When using the power top switch on the instru- the convertible top, you must unfold the cargo shield and ment panel, if potential danger exists while low- seat the tabs at each end of the cargo shield in the V slots ering the top, release the switch immediately to...
Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 forward onto the horizontal panel, then grasp both panels and lift them to the forward, upright position in the trunk. Cargo Shield Positioning the Cargo Shield for Cargo Storage To maximize the storage space in the trunk, the cargo shield can be stowed in the forward portion of the trunk.
Page 90: Power Convertible Top Controls
90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Convertible Top Controls There is also a power top button on the Remote Keyless The power top switch is located on the instrument panel Entry (RKE) transmitter for remotely lowering the power to the left of the steering column.
Page 91: Lowering The Power Convertible Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Lowering the Power Convertible Top Using the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Using the Power Top Switch NOTE: Steps 1 – 3 must be performed within five seconds. NOTE: The power top switch will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or ACC position and 1.
Page 92: Raising The Power Convertible Top
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Raising the Power Convertible Top Manually Closing the power convertible top manually is a compli- Using the Power Top Switch cated and physically demanding procedure, and it re- NOTE: The power top switch will operate when the quires a special tool to do so.
Page 93: Wind Stop - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Wind Stop — If Equipped NOTE: The frames must lie flat on each other in order to The Wind Stop installs in the backseat area of the vehicle. snap them together. The Wind Stop will not interfere with power top opera- tion.
Page 94 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Pivot the small frame (1) away from the large frame (2) 5. Unfold both stems at the rear of the large frame. until the pivot lock (3) engages to lock the two frames in an L shape.
Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 6. Align and insert the stems into the slot in each trim 7. Align the pins at the front of the large frame with the panel. hole in each trim panel. Slide the pins outward until fully extended into each hole.
Page 96: Power Convertible Top Operation And Warning Messages
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Removing and Storing the Wind Stop Power Convertible Top Operation and Warning Reverse the installation procedure to remove, fold, and Messages store the Wind Stop. However, note the following before When the appropriate conditions exist, the PTCM dis- plays various power convertible top operation and warn- doing so: ing messages in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center...
Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 EVIC EVIC Odometer Odometer Odometer Odometer Chime Condition Opera- Message Mes- Message Message Message Message tor Ac- sage (< 5 mph Display (> 5 mph Display tion Re- Display [8 km/h]) Time [8 km/h]) Time quired Time...
Page 98 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE EVIC EVIC Odometer Odometer Odometer Odometer Chime Condition Opera- Message Mes- Message Message Message Message tor Ac- sage (< 5 mph Display (> 5 mph Display tion Re- Display [8 km/h]) Time [8 km/h]) Time quired Time...
Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 EVIC EVIC Odometer Odometer Odometer Odometer Chime Condition Opera- Message Mes- Message Message Message Message tor Ac- sage (< 5 mph Display (> 5 mph Display tion Re- Display [8 km/h]) Time [8 km/h]) Time quired Time...
Page 100 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE EVIC EVIC Odometer Odometer Odometer Odometer Chime Condition Opera- Message Mes- Message Message Message Message tor Ac- sage (< 5 mph Display (> 5 mph Display tion Re- Display [8 km/h]) Time [8 km/h]) Time quired Time...
Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 If so equipped. For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC. The PTCM will lockout the power convertible top system if the vehicle charging system is malfunction- ing, or the battery is run down, or the hydraulic pump is overheating. In addition, the system prohibits lower- ing the top when ambient temperature is at 0°F (-18°C) or lower and raising the top when ambient temperature is below -40°F (-40°C).
Page 102: Emergency Bypass Mode (To Raise The Top Only)
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Emergency Bypass Mode (To Raise the Top Only) CAUTION! (Continued) This procedure is only to be used to raise the top when • Using the Emergency Bypass Mode could poten- the top cannot be returned to the UP (raised) position by tially damage the convertible top and should only pressing the POWER TOP switch or is in a position in be used to raise the power top to the UP (raised)
Page 103: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light CAUTION! will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated. To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Page 104: Power Mirrors
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.
Page 105: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same Heated Mirrors — If Equipped direction you want the mirror to move. When finished, These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This return the knob to the center “O”...
Page 106: Vanity Mirror - If Equipped
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vanity Mirror — If Equipped VOICE RECOGNITION (VR) SYSTEM — A vanity mirror is attached to the inside face of the sun IF EQUIPPED visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward. Refer to “Voice Recognition (VR)”...
Page 107: Power Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Power Seats WARNING! The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is near the floor. Use the switch to move the seat up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat.
Page 108: Heated Seats - If Equipped
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats — If Equipped WARNING! The driver and front passenger seats are heated. The • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin controls for each heater are located in the instrument panel switch bank above the climate controls.
Page 109: Recliner Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Recliner Adjustment WARNING! The recliner control is on the outboard side of the seat. To • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is recline the seat, lean forward slightly and lift the lever. Then lean back to the position desired and release the dangerous.
Page 110: Lumbar Support - If Equipped
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lumbar Support — If Equipped Easy Entry System This feature allows you to increase or decrease the The Easy Entry lever is located on upper seat belt anchor amount of lumbar support. The control lever is on the cover.
Page 111: Adjusting Active Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 When returning the seat to its normal position, the memory feature restores the seat position and seatback recline position to their current settings. On the driver seat, pull the lever upward to move the seatback forward.
Page 112 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted restraint (on some models, you may need to press the forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to push button).
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” under “Occupant Restraints” in Section 2. WARNING! • Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Page 114: To Open And Close The Hood
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and lift the second- Two latches must be released to open the hood. ary latch underneath the center front edge of the hood and raise the hood.
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open Before closing the hood, make sure to stow the prop rod position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole in its proper location.
Page 116: Lights
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Headlights And Parking Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent Multifunction Lever for parking light operation. Turn the end of the lever to The multifunction lever on the left side of the steering the second detent for headlight operation.
Page 117: Lights-On Reminder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Lights-On Reminder Headlights with Wipers If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition (Available with Automatic Headlights Only) is turned to the LOCK position, a chime will sound to When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened.
Page 118: Headlight Time Delay - If Equipped
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped The Headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles This feature is particularly useful when exiting your equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center vehicle in an unlit area. It provides the safety of headlight (EVIC).
Page 119: Fog Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Rotate the center portion upward to the last detent to Fog Lights — If Equipped turn on the interior lighting. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out on the end of the multifunction lever.
Page 120: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The high beam headlights will turn on as Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and operate at lower intensity whenever the ignition is ON, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is released and...
Page 121: High/Low Beam Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 High/Low Beam Switch control in the multifunction lever. These lights are also Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch controlled automatically by the Illuminated Entry Sys- the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever tem.
Page 122: Battery Saver Feature
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE A courtesy light is also found in the rear of the center WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS console. You can turn this light on and off from the The windshield wiper/washer control lever is dimmer control in the multifunction lever.
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent past the NOTE: The wipers will automatically return to the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper operation, or to “Park” position if you turn the ignition switch OFF while the second detent past the intermittent settings for high- they are operating.
Page 124: Intermittent Wiper System
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System WARNING! Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi- tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield between cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the wind- could lead to an accident.
Page 125: Mist Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Mist Feature Headlights with Wipers Push downward on the windshield wiper/washer con- (Available with Auto 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.
Page 126: Windshield Washers
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washers To use the washer, pull the windshield wiper/washer control lever toward you and hold it for as long as washer spray is desired. If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the delay range, the wipers will operate in low-speed for two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
Page 127: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 WARNING! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescoping adjustment must be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Page 128: To Activate
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE simultaneously. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Con- WARNING! trol System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired Leaving the Electronic Speed Control on when not in vehicle set speed.
Page 129: To Deactivate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 To Deactivate RESUME ACCEL position, the set speed will continue to A soft tap on the brake pedal, or pulling the Electronic increase in 5 mph (10 km/h) increments until the lever is Speed Control lever toward you (CANCEL), or normal released.
Page 130: To Accelerate For Passing
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills WARNING! NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve- moderate hills is normal.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 The HomeLink buttons that are located in the headliner WARNING! or sun visor designate the three different HomeLink • Your motorized door or gate will open and close channels. while you are training the universal transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate.
Page 132: Programming Homelink
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming HomeLink Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while Before You Begin keeping the indicator light in view. If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, erase all channels before you begin training.
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage This can usually be found where the hanging antenna door does not operate with HomeLink and the ga- wire is attached to the garage door opener motor. It is rage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the NOT the button normally used to open and close the garage door opener may have a rolling code.
Page 134 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING Using HomeLink button. The name and color of the button may vary by To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink manufacturer. button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, security system, NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,).
Page 135: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Gate Operator/Canadian Programming successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indica- Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig- tor light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- trained.
Page 136: Troubleshooting Tips
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Troubleshooting Tips 2. This device must accept any interference that may be If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here received including interference that may cause undesired are some of the most common solutions: operation.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 The instrument panel power outlet, located below the The center console power outlet is powered directly from climate control knobs, has power available only when the the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged ignition is ON.
Page 138 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 139: Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — CAUTION! IF EQUIPPED An optional ash receiver is available from your autho- For vehicles equipped with the heated and cooled rized dealer and will fit in the center console front cupholder, locate the cup holder ash receiver in the cupholder.
Page 140: Heated Or Cooled Cupholder - If Equipped
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated or Cooled Cupholder — If Equipped With this feature, the rear cavity of the cupholder can keep cool beverages cool, and hot beverages hot. The rear cupholder heats to 140°F (60°C) or cools to 35°F (1.6°C). The switch is located on the front of the center console and has three positions: Heat, Off, Cool.
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 WARNING! CAUTION! When using the cupholder in the “Heat” position, Make sure the beverage container can withstand the avoid contact with the heated portion of the cup- temperatures shown above, when using the Cooled holder in order to reduce the possibility of burns.
Page 142: Console Features
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Seat Cupholders WARNING! Cupholders for the rear seat occupants are located in the armrests. Each cupholder is capable of holding up to a If containers of hot liquid are place in the cupholder, 20 oz.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 WARNING! Do not place ashes inside the cubby bin located on the center console. A fire leading to bodily injury could result. 1 — Release button for top compartment 2 — Release button for bottom compartment 3 —...
Page 144: Sliding Armrest - If Equipped
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The top compartment holds small items, such as a pen Sliding Armrest — If Equipped and note pad, while the larger bottom compartment will On some models the center console armrest slides for- hold CDs and alike.
Page 145: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to The rear window defroster button is located on the the heating elements: climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to •...
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Personal Settings Instrument Panel Features ....150 (Customer-Programmable Features) ..172 Instrument Cluster ....151 Setting The Analog Clock .
Page 148 148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ List Button ▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) ..187 And MP3 Audio Play ....196 ▫...
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 149 uconnect™ studios (Satellite Radio) — Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped If Equipped ......218 (REN/REQ/RER/RES Radios Only) .
Page 150: Instrument Panel Features
150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Radio 11 — Hazard Switch 2 — Side Window Demister Outlet 7 — Passenger Airbag 12 — Storage Compartment 3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Glove Compartment 13 —...
Page 151: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 152: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and 1. Temperature Gauge the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat ture.
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 5. Low Fuel Light If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting When the fuel level drops to approximately 2.0 gal- Procedures” in section 6 of this manual. lons (7.6 Liters), the fuel symbol will light and a 7.
Page 154 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Oil Pressure Warning Light 11. Brake Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The This light monitors various brake functions, light will come on and remain on when the including brake fluid level and parking brake ignition switch is turned from the OFF to the ON application.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces- unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is sary. detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. WARNING! The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position.
Page 156 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: You must apply the brakes before shifting from The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To PARK. switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and release the Trip Odometer button. To reset a trip odom- 14.
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 NOTE: If the instrument cluster is equipped with the NOTE: When this message is displayed, bring the optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), vehicle to a stop and idle the engine in park until the then all warnings including ”Low Tire,”...
Page 158 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CHAngE OIL 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly 3 times Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change within 10 seconds. indicator system. The “CHAngE OIL” message will flash 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you...
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 16. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Button To reset the trip odometer, first display the trip mileage that you want to reset, “Trip A” or “Trip B.” Then push Single Trip Odometer and hold the button (approximately 2 seconds) until the Press and release this button to change the display from display resets to 0 miles (kilometers).
Page 160 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light will come on when the ignition switch is first 21. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped turned on and remain on approximately 15 seconds as a This indicator will illuminate when the front fog bulb check.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 the conventional brake system will continue to operate malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this normally provided that the BRAKE warning light is not light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced...
Page 162 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 25. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper Each tire, including the spare (if provided), tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to should be checked monthly, when cold and maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has inflated to the inflation pressure recommended not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS...
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS mal- 26. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) function telltale after replacing one or more tires or The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to monitors emissions, engine, and automatic trans-...
Page 164 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 27. Transmission Temperature Indicator — If Equipped CAUTION! During sustained high speed driving on hot days, the automatic transmission oil may be- Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause come too hot. If this happens, the transmission damage to the engine control system.
Page 165: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER WARNING! (EVIC) – IF EQUIPPED The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- In some circumstances a Transmission Temperature tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the Indicator, under continued operation, could cause the instrument cluster.
Page 166 166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The EVIC consists of the following: The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons on the instrument panel • System Status switch bank located below the climate controls: • Vehicle information warning message displays MENU Button •...
Page 167: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 • RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Battery Low (with a Press and release the RESET Button to accept a selection. The RESET Button also resets various single chime) Trip Functions. • Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not in Park RESET •...
Page 168: Oil Change Required
168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Speed Too High (with a single chime) release the Menu button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) • Convertible Top Malfunction (with a single chime) perform the following procedure: •...
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 • Elapsed Time and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the RESET • Display Units of Measure in button. Press and release the STEP button to advance the display NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle through the Trip Functions.
Page 170: Compass Display
170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Display Units In: Automatic Compass Calibration To make your selection, press and release the RESET This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the button until “ENGLISH” or “METRIC” appears. need to calibrate the compass manually. When the ve- hicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the To Reset The Display EVIC will flash the CAL indicator until the compass is...
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 3. Press and release the STEP button until “Calibrate module is located, and it can cause interference with the Compass Yes” displays in the EVIC. compass sensor, and it may give false readings. 4. Press and release the RESET Button and the CAL indicator will quit flashing.
Page 172: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Press and release the STEP button until “Compass Press and release the MENU button until “Personal Variance” and the current Variance Value displays in the Settings” displays in the EVIC. EVIC. Press and release the STEP button to display the follow- 4.
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Remote Key Unlock Flash Lights with LOCK When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button.
Page 174: Setting The Analog Clock
174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your selec- selection, press and hold the RESET button until ON or tion, press and hold the RESET button until OFF, 30 sec, OFF appears.
Page 175: Sales Code Req - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 SALES CODE REQ — Operating Instructions - Radio Mode AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of the radio faceplate.
Page 176 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With uconnect” listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch message will display on the radio screen.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/ RW/FF SCROLL control knob. Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ direction of the arrows.
Page 178 178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third MUSIC TYPE Button time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mode for five seconds.
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Information Inform Top 40 Top 40 Jazz Jazz Weather Weather News News By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon Nostalgia Nostalga is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Oldies Oldies station with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 180 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, • Angle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if highlighted selection.
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 • Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allows Audio Language — If Equipped you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the language (effective only if the language is supported by TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes.
Page 182 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Subtitles — If Equipped NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before Selecting this item allows you to choose between subtitle loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after Off or On. a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective.
Page 183: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by window.
Page 184 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) position to operate the radio. Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number (1-6) where the LOAD Button —...
Page 185: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 SCAN Button (CD MODE) Supported Media (Disc Types) Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the The MP3/WMA file recording media supported by the CD currently playing. radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3,WMA, DVD Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and CDDA+MP3.
Page 186 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: named with the *.MP3/WMA extension may cause play- back problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- as an invalid MP3/WMA and will not play the file.
Page 187: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 • Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) to load than non-multisession discs Specification Frequency (kHz) • Number of files and folders - Loading times will 48, 64, 96, 128, 44.1 and 48 160, 192 VBR increase with more files and folders...
Page 188: Info Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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).
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions - uconnect™ phone Press the TIME button to change the display from (If Equipped) elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will Refer to “uconnect™ phone” in the uconnect™ User display for five seconds.
Page 190: Sales Code (Rer/Ren) - Am/Fm/Cd/Dvd Radio - If Equipped
190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Macrovision The REN and RER radios contain a CD/DVD player, USB This product incorporates copyright protection technol- port, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive (HDD). Sirius Satellite ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- Radio is optional.
Page 191: Clock Setting Procedure
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 Clock Setting Procedure 5. To move the minute forward, touch the screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing upward is uconnect™ gps — RER only displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized to screen where the word “Min”...
Page 192: Sales Code Res - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)
192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Show Time if Radio is Off 3. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are When selected, this feature will display the time of day displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on on the touch screen when the radio is turned off.
Page 193: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping.
Page 194 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button RW/FF Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons and radio frequency. causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows.
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Memory control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the When you are receiving a station that you wish to treble tones.
Page 196: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and Buttons 1 - 6 multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 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.
Page 198: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Notes on Playing MP3 Files Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or file recording media and formats are limited.
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 • Maximum number of files: 255 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in names and folder names is limited.
Page 200 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification Frequency (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, 48, 44.1, 32...
Page 201: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 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) allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an AND SIRIUS RADIO MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right...
Page 202: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC another selection.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 Phone Button uconnect™ phone — If Equipped 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Press this button to operate the uconnect™ phone feature SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes (if equipped).
Page 204 204 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.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 MUSIC TYPE Button Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Information Inform mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Jazz Jazz or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five News News seconds will allow the program format type to be se-...
Page 206 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set Program Type 16-Digit Character Display the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust Top 40 Top 40 the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL Weather Weather control knob.
Page 207: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
Page 208 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 209: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 TIME Button Press the SET/RND button a second time to stop Ran- Press this button to change the display from a large CD dom Play. playing time display to a small CD playing time display. Notes On Playing MP3 Files RW/FF The radio can play MP3 files;...
Page 210 210 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). •...
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files Playback of MP3 Files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the VBR bit rates.
Page 212: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders to return to elapsed time display. on the disc.
Page 213: Uconnect™ Studios (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped (Ren/Req/Rer/Res Radios Only)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music, Press this button to change the display to time of day. The sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- time of day will display for five seconds (when the dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios.
Page 214: Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (Esn/Sid)
214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification ESN/SID Access With REN/RER Radios Number (ESN/SID) While in SAT mode, press the MENU button on the radio Please have the following information available when faceplate. calling: Next, touch the SUBSCRIPTION tab on the touch screen. 1.
Page 215: Reception Quality
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 Reception Quality SEEK Buttons Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next following reasons: channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down.
Page 216 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button able).
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 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.
Page 218: Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)
218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - uconnect™ phone (If Equipped) Refer to “uconnect™ phone” in the uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further details. REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel.
Page 219: Right-Hand Switch Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 Right-Hand Switch Functions Left-Hand Switch Functions for Media (i.e., CD) Operation • Press the top of the switch to increase the volume. • Press the top of the switch once to listen to the next •...
Page 220: Cd/Dvd Maintenance
220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective precautions: coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 221: Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 Manual Heating and Air Conditioning Blower Control Rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the venti- lation system in any mode. The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “O” (OFF) posi- tion.
Page 222 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL temperatures while rotating right into the red area indicates Panel warmer temperatures. Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be...
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 Recirculation Control Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side Pressing the Recirculation Control button will window demist outlets. This setting works best in temporarily put the system in recirculation cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to mode (10 minutes).
Page 224 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging Air Conditioning Control when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode Press this button to engage the Air control is set to panel or Bi-Level. Conditioning.
Page 225: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — Automatic Operation If Equipped The Automatic Temperature Control system automati- cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger. Operation of the system is quite simple.
Page 226 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Dial in the temperature you would NOTE: • The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime like the system to maintain by rotating the Temperature Control knob. Once without affecting automatic operation. the comfort level is selected, the sys- •...
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 • While operating in AUTO, the system will not auto- Manual Operation matically sense the presence of fog, mist or ice on the This system offers a full complement of manual override windshield. The defrost mode must be manually se- features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, lected to clear the windshield and side glass.
Page 228 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 • 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.
Page 230 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 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 position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. only. When the air conditioning is •...
Page 231: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 • 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. However, must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect the system is blowing air out the defrost vents.
Page 232 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 Mix windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 235: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Brake/Transaxle Interlock System ..244 Starting Procedures ....239 ▫...
Page 236 236 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ....261 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ... . . 251 ▫...
Page 237 STARTING AND OPERATING 237 ▫ Tread Wear Indicators ....281 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ....294 ▫...
Page 238 238 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Starting ......302 Trailer Towing ......307 ▫...
Page 239: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 239 STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transaxle Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat before shifting to any driving gear.
Page 240: Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F Or 29°C)
240 STARTING AND OPERATING For vehicles equipped with Tip Start (Six-Speed Trans- If Engine Fails To Start axle), turn the ignition switch to the START position and WARNING! release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage automatically •...
Page 241 STARTING AND OPERATING 241 Without Tip Start If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15- second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal If the engine fails to start after you have followed the held to the floor, repeat the “Normal Starting” or “Ex- “Normal Starting”...
Page 242: After Starting
242 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine CAUTION! warms up. Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED precautions are not observed: The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits •...
Page 243 STARTING AND OPERATING 243 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is idle speed.
Page 244: Key Ignition Park Interlock
244 STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock Brake/Transaxle Interlock system. However, an override This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- system allows you to shift out of PARK in case of loss of lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK power.
Page 245: Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System
STARTING AND OPERATING 245 Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting out of PARK unless the ignition switch is in the ON position, and the brake pedal is applied.
Page 246 246 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever into CAUTION! the PARK position first, and then apply the parking brake. DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL positions into another gear range as When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking this can damage the drivetrain.
Page 247 STARTING AND OPERATING 247 gear in AutoStick will improve the performance and WARNING! extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build-up. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition switch to coast down a hill. These are unsafe DRIVE –...
Page 248 248 STARTING AND OPERATING gear in AutoStick will improve the performance and CAUTION! extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build-up. If the transaxle operating temperature exceeds ac- ceptable limits, the vehicle computer will override DRIVE 3 — Four-Speed Transaxle DRIVE (OVERDRIVE) and [5] for six–speed This range eliminates shifts into fourth gear.
Page 249: Autostick - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 249 In the event of a momentary problem, the transaxle can AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the AutoStick is a driver-interactive transaxle that offers six following steps: manual ratio changes to provide you with more control of the vehicle.
Page 250: General Information
250 STARTING AND OPERATING • The transaxle will automatically shift up when maximum NOTE: In Autostick mode, the transaxle will only shift up or down when the driver moves the shift lever to the engine speed is reached while Autostick is engaged. right (+) or left (-).
Page 251: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
STARTING AND OPERATING 251 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Acceleration wedge of water to build up between the tire and road Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- surface.
Page 252: Driving Through Water
252 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING THROUGH WATER Shallow Standing Water Driving through water more than a few inches/centime- Although your vehicle is capable of driving through ters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and shallow standing water, consider the following Caution prevent damage to your vehicle.
Page 253 STARTING AND OPERATING 253 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 254: Power Steering
254 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING system. This noise should be considered normal, and it The standard power steering system will give you good does not in any way damage the steering system. vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability WARNING! in tight spaces.
Page 255: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 255 checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all pated.
Page 256 256 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a hill, it is important to apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the transaxle locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
Page 257: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 257 • If the parking brake is applied while the vehicle is WARNING! moving, a chime will sound to alert the driver. The • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving chime will sound up to 10 times or until the vehicle has returned to a stop.
Page 258 258 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must • Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous their effectiveness and may lead to an accident. manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety Pumping makes the stopping distance longer.
Page 259 STARTING AND OPERATING 259 If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” is on, the brake ABS is activated during braking under certain road or system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in- the benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “Anti-Lock Brake clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose Warning Light”...
Page 260: Electronic Brake Control System
260 STARTING AND OPERATING together to enhance vehicle stability and control in vari- WARNING! ous driving conditions and are commonly referred to as ESC. The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) interference caused by improperly installed or high This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control output radio transmitting equipment.
Page 261: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 261 spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the WARNING! brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the “Partial Off”...
Page 262: Hill Start Assist (Hsa) - If Equipped
262 STARTING AND OPERATING Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped HSA Activation Criteria The HSA system is designed to assist the driver in The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to launching a vehicle on an incline. HSA will maintain the activate: level of brake pressure the driver inputs for a short •...
Page 263 STARTING AND OPERATING 263 The system will only work if the intended direction of the 3. Apply the parking brake. vehicle and vehicle gear match. For example, if the 4. Start the engine. intended direction is forward up a hill and the vehicle is in DRIVE and the activation criteria are met, HSA will 5.
Page 264: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
264 STARTING AND OPERATING EVIC Equipped Vehicles path does not match the intended path, ESC applies the HSA is a Customer Programmable Feature on a EVIC brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting equipped vehicle. If you wish to turn off the HSA feature, the oversteer or understeer condition refer to “Customer Programmable Features/Electronic •...
Page 265 STARTING AND OPERATING 265 ESC Malfunction Indicator Light WARNING! The “ESC Malfunction Indicator Light” in the • The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the should go out with the engine running.
Page 266 266 STARTING AND OPERATING • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds Partial ESC Mode when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESC when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver Off”...
Page 267: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 267 To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the “ESC Off” TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION switch. This will restore the normal “ESC On” mode of Tire Markings operation. WARNING! In the Partial ESC mode, the engine torque reduction and stability features are desensitized.
Page 268 268 STARTING AND OPERATING • LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- letters “LT”...
Page 269 STARTING AND OPERATING 269 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)
Page 270 270 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 271: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 271 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 272: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
272 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.
Page 273 STARTING AND OPERATING 273 Loading To determine the maximum loading conditions of your The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you XXX kg”...
Page 274 274 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available 4.
Page 275 STARTING AND OPERATING 275...
Page 276: Tires - General Information
276 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.
Page 277: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 277 Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side B-Pillar. hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure the right or left.
Page 278 278 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
Page 279: Radial-Ply Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 279 Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation Radial-Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 280: Tire Spinning
280 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a WARNING! conventional tire on the compact spare wheel since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare. Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only. With these tires, do not drive more than 50 mph Do not install more than one compact spare tire/wheel (80 km/h).
Page 281: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 281 Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in Section 6 of this manual for additional information. WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one.
Page 282: Life Of Tire
282 STARTING AND OPERATING Life of Tire Replacement Tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying 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.
Page 283: Tire Chains
STARTING AND OPERATING 283 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 284: Snow Tires
284 STARTING AND OPERATING SNOW TIRES unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat- Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires terns. during Winter. Standard tires are of the all-season type These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with designation on the tire sidewall.
Page 285: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 285 the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period.
Page 286 286 STARTING AND OPERATING turn off until the tire pressure is at or above the recom- may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 27 psi mended cold placard pressure. Once the low tire pressure (186 kPa), but the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale warning (Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light) illumi- Light”...
Page 287: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 287 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- CAUTION! (Continued) nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap.
Page 288 288 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS consists of the following components: Check TPMS Warning The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash • Receiver Module on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid when • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors a system fault is detected.
Page 289: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 289 NOTE: Light” will turn OFF, as long no tire pressure is below the 1. The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not have low-pressure warning limit in any of the four active road a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS tires.
Page 290 290 STARTING AND OPERATING • Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the four wheel-wells) • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”...
Page 291 STARTING AND OPERATING 291 will 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, a chime will sound and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”...
Page 292 292 STARTING AND OPERATING If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, NOTE: providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault 1. The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not have no longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale a tire pressure monitoring sensor.
Page 293: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 • This device must accept any interference received, 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the EVIC will display a CHECK TPM SYSTEM message for three including interference that may cause undesired seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the operation.
Page 294: 3.5L Engine
294 STARTING AND OPERATING 3.5L Engine Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world The 3.5L engine is designed to meet all have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica- emissions regulations and provide satisfac- tions (the World Wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which tory fuel economy and performance when define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced using high-quality unleaded gasoline hav-...
Page 295: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 295 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline or Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- E85 Ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- manufacturer. While MTBE is an oxygenate made from ates are required in some areas of the country during the Methanol, it does not have the negative effects of winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions.
Page 296: Mmt In Gasoline
296 STARTING AND OPERATING To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, E-85 perform the following: therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether or not his/her gasoline contains MMT. •...
Page 297: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 297 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentra- performance: tions of methanol.
Page 298: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
298 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper WARNING! maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 299: Flexible Fuel (2.7L Only) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 299 FLEXIBLE FUEL (2.7L ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED E-85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve- hicles only. These vehicles can be identified by a unique fuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E-85) or Un- leaded Gasoline Only.
Page 300: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
300 STARTING AND OPERATING Ethanol Fuel (E-85) CAUTION! E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury.
Page 301: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
MOPAR engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting during warm up. Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only NOTE: recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet • Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 302: Starting And Operating Starting
302 STARTING AND OPERATING Starting Replacement Parts The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and...
Page 303: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 303 ADDING FUEL After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cable over a hook on the inside of the fuel door. This keeps the Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle’s The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the left rear surface.
Page 304 304 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is • Damage to the fuel system or emission control in violation of most state and federal fire regula- system could result from using an improper fuel tions and doing so will cause the MIL to turn on.
Page 305: Loose Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 305 • Month and year of manufacture Loose Filler Cap Message If the vehicles diagnostic system determines that the fuel • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) filler cap in loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front “gASCAP”...
Page 306: Gross Axle Weight Rating (Gawr)
306 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The best way to figure out the total weight of your The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for axles.
Page 307: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight. Common Towing Definitions Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect The following trailer towing related definitions will assist on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way you in understanding the following information: the brakes operate.
Page 308 308 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Trailer Tongue Weight (TW) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the and trailer when weighed in combination. hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less than or more than 10% of the trailer load.
Page 309: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. Trailer Hitch the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Industry Standards tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Page 310: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
310 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings Max. GTW Engine/Transaxle Max. Frontal Area Max. Trailer Tongue Wt. (Gross Trailer Wt.) 2.4L/Auto See Note Not Recommended...
Page 311: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 CAUTION! Towing a trailer with a larger than recommended frontal area could cause the engine to overheat or cause severe engine damage under extreme condi- tions. Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer.
Page 312: Towing Requirements
312 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the Towing Requirements trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed train components the following guidelines are recom- options, must be considered as part of the total load on mended: your vehicle.
Page 313 STARTING AND OPERATING 313 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a and that it will not shift during travel. When grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic the tow vehicle.
Page 314 314 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Tires tires and for proper tire replacement procedures. Re- placing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact not increase the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits. spare tire.
Page 315: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg) distance. When towing, you should allow for ad- loaded, it should have its own brakes with adequate ditional space between your vehicle and the ve- braking capacity.
Page 316 316 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transaxle NOTE: Check the four-speed automatic transaxle fluid The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- level before towing. The AutoStick six-speed transmis- ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, third sion is sealed and the fluid level cannot be checked. See gear for a four-speed automatic and the fifth gear for a your authorized dealership service center for assistance.
Page 317: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 Cooling System RECREATIONAL TOWING To reduce potential for engine and transaxle overheating, (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) take the following actions: Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle • City Driving (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground) When stopped for short periods of time, put the transaxle CAUTION! in NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
Page 319: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Jacking Instructions ....324 Hazard Warning Flasher ....320 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 320: Hazard Warning Flasher
320 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel, below the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
Page 321: Engine Oil Overheating - 2.4L Engine Only (If Equipped)
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 321 NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down Engine Oil Overheating — 2.4L Engine Only an impending overheat condition: (If Equipped) • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C During sustained high-speed driving or trailer tow up long grades on hot day, the engine oil temperature may system adds heat to the engine cooling system and...
Page 322: Preparations For Jacking
322 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking WARNING! (Continued) 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
Page 323: Jack Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 323 NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. Jack Location The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the trunk. Spare Tire Stowage The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the trunk.
Page 324: Jacking Instructions
324 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. help prevent personal injury or damage to your •...
Page 325 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 325 Jack Warning Label 1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack assembly.
Page 326 326 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Locations...
Page 327 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 327 CAUTION! WARNING! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make locations other than those indicated in Step 3. the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.
Page 328 328 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 9. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is WARNING! free. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the assembly using To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel the means provided.
Page 329: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 329 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE WARNING! (Continued) Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution that can started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmis- cause serious burns; do not allow battery fluid to sion cannot be started this way.
Page 330 330 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jump-starting remote battery terminals are located under 3. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- the hood. cal loads. 1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry 4. Remove the protective cover over the remote jump- such as watchbands or bracelets that might make an start positive battery post (+) in the engine compartment.
Page 331 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 331 WARNING! • Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury. • During cold weather when temperatures are be- low the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze.
Page 332: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
332 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 7. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start CAUTION! the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. Any procedure other than above could result in 8.
Page 333: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 333 NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Electronic WARNING! Stability Control (ESC), turn the system to Partial OFF before attempting to “rock” the vehicle. Refer to “Elec- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- tronic Brake Control”...
Page 334: Without The Ignition Key
334 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not push or tow this vehicle with another CAUTION! vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans- • Exceeding these towing limits may cause a trans- axle may result.
Page 335: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — 2.4L ... . . 337 Maintenance Procedures ....343 ▫...
Page 336 336 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Adding Washer Fluid ....353 Replacement Bulbs ....380 ▫...
Page 337: Engine Compartment - 2.4L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 337 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Automatic Transaxle Dipstick 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 —...
Page 338: Engine Compartment - 2.7L
338 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.7L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Power Distribution Center 2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 8 — Air Cleaner Filter 3 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Automatic Transaxle Dipstick 10 —...
Page 339: Engine Compartment - 3.5L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 339 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.5L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 —...
Page 340: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
340 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard • Prolonged driving with the “Malfunction Indica- Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic tor Light”...
Page 341: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341 the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II “Reset” button to turn off the message. If the problem system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently persists, the message will appear the next time the serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- vehicle is started.
Page 342: Replacement Parts
342 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will system to update. A recheck with the above test routine happen: may then indicate that the system is now ready. a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal...
Page 343: Dealer Service
Only do service work for which you mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC you have any doubt about your ability to perform a dealership or qualified repair center.
Page 344: Engine Oil
344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. CAUTION! (Continued) Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids give you an incorrect reading. that protect the performance and durability of Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of...
Page 345 API Certified and meet the Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 346 346 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.4L and 2.7L Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- Engines fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating ber should not be used.
Page 347: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 347 Materials Added to Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter Selection The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- All of this manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type disposable oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replace- dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to ment.
Page 348: Maintenance-Free Battery
348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for the WARNING! proper maintenance intervals. • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
Page 349: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349 start of each warm season. This service should include CAUTION! cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test. • It is essential when replacing the cables on the CAUTION! battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning the negative post.
Page 350: A/C Air Filter - If Equipped
350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE A/C Air Filter — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for the • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant proper maintenance intervals. under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant WARNING! or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected...
Page 351 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 3. Disconnect the glove box door dampener from the slot on the side of the box. This is done by grasping the dampener connector (on the outside of the box) and the end of the connector pin (on the inside of the box) with your thumb and forefinger and pulling outward while lightly lifting upward on the door with your other hand.
Page 352: Body Lubrication
352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE hood latching components to ensure proper function. CAUTION! When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be The A/C Air Filter is labeled with an arrow to cleaned and lubricated. indicate airflow direction through the filter.
Page 353: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353 Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods Adding Washer Fluid may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers is located washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt in the engine compartment.
Page 354: Exhaust System
354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon system. monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system eventually poison you.
Page 355 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 355 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- WARNING! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst materials that can burn.
Page 356: Cooling System
356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: WARNING! (Continued) • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition • You or others can be badly burned by hot engine when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 357 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357 Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub- CAUTION! ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for leaks.
Page 358 358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): CAUTION! (Continued) • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR Anti- • This vehicle has not been designed for use with freeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT Propylene Glycol based engine coolant (anti- (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
Page 359 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 359 Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- WARNING! tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated.
Page 360 360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol based no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing cool- to remain in puddles on the ground.
Page 361: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven.
Page 362 362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear. WARNING! Brake fluid level should be checked when pads are replaced. However, low fluid level may be caused by a Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and leak and a checkup may be needed.
Page 363: Automatic Transaxle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 363 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could has been in a tightly closed container.
Page 364 364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check — Vehicles with 2.4L and 2.7L 6. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot Engines or cold. Hot fluid is approximately 180°F (82° C), which Use the following procedure to check the automatic is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle is transaxle fluid level properly: driven at least 15 miles (24 km).
Page 365 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 365 Fluid Level Check — Vehicles with 3.5L Engine CAUTION! The automatic transaxle has no dipstick and is dealer • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- serviced only. facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- Transmission Fluid and Filter Changes ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 366: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
366 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The following maintenance recommendations will enable CAUTION! you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle. Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- What Causes Corrosion? nents.
Page 367 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 367 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- Special Care lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 368 368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ protective packaged and sealed.
Page 369 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — Interior Care If Equipped Instrument Panel Cover Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, ner: which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not •...
Page 370 370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular Glass Surfaces cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or any commercial house- and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Page 371: Cleaning Center Console Cupholders
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 371 1. Clean with a wet, soft rag. A mild soap solution may Cleaning Center Console Cupholders be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive Removal cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp Grab the rubber portion of the cupholder and lift rag.
Page 372: Convertible Top Care
372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Convertible Top Care Immediate removal of any contaminant is recommended. Regular washing of the top will enhance its life and CAUTION! appearance, and make successive cleanings easier. Do not subject the top to excessive heat. Frequently vacuum the Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior top and storage compartment.
Page 373 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373 General Cleaning the top fabric and to prevent streaking on painted and Careful vacuuming of the top before washing is helpful chrome surfaces. Allow the top to dry before lowering. in removing dust and other foreign particles. Wash in Vacuuming the top with a wet/dry shop vacuum will partial shade instead of direct sun.
Page 374: Weather Strip Care - Soft & Hard Top
374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Protection Weather Strip Care — Soft & Hard Top For appearance purposes, you may wish to protect your Lubricate all top and door glass weather strips periodi- cloth top periodically. A fabric protectant such as Scotch- cally with MOPAR Weather Strip Lubricant or equiva- guard is suggested.
Page 375 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375 Cartridge Mini Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Battery Feed — 10 Amp Center High Mounted — Stop Light (CHMSL)/ Brake Switch 10 Amp Battery Feed — — Ignition Switch 20 Amp Trailer Tow — — Yellow If Equipped Ignition Off Draw 10 Amp (IOD) —...
Page 376 376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Mini Cartridge Mini Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Battery Feed — Power Ignition Off Draw 40 Amp Seats - if equipped/ (IOD) — Cabin 10 Amp Green PZEV Air Pump - — Compartment Node if equipped (CCN)/ Interior...
Page 377 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 Cartridge Mini Cartridge Mini Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Battery Feed — Auto 25 Amp Battery Feed — PWR 40 Amp — — Shutdown (ASD) Natural Sunroof Feed Green Relay Ignition Run — 10 Amp Ignition Off Draw —...
Page 378 378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Mini Cartridge Mini Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Hot Car Battery Feed — — — (No Fuse Required) Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Module - if Ignition Run — 30 Amp 20 Amp — equipped/Electronic —...
Page 379: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 Cartridge Mini CAUTION! (Continued) Cavity Description Fuse Fuse • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to Battery Feed — use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. 30 Amp Passenger Door Mod- — The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated Pink ule (PDM)/Driver...
Page 380: Replacement Bulbs
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb No. All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base. Low Beam Headlamp..... 9006 Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not High Beam Headlamp .
Page 381 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner 3. Rotate bulb and connector one-quarter turn and pull filter housing and position the totally integrated power outward from assembly. module aside prior to replacing the low beam headlamp on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 382: Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp
382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb. Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp 1. Raise and prop open the hood. 2. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp hous- ing.
Page 383: Front Fog Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 3. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install the replacement bulb. 4. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the headlamp housing and rotate the connector one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place. Front Fog Lamp NOTE: Access to the lamps through the lower fascia cutout is limited.
Page 384: Tail/Stop, Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamps
384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. 3. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the fog lamp housing and rotate the connector one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 385 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 Changing the Tail/Stop Lamp or Rear Turn Signal 2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the taillamp Lamp housing. 1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner behind the taillamp 3. Grasp the taillamp housing and pull it firmly outward while pushing gently on the studs from inside to disen- gage the housing from the vehicle.
Page 386 386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Rotate the applicable bulb’s electrical connector one- 5. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install quarter turn counterclockwise and remove it from the the replacement bulb. taillamp housing. 6. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the taillamp housing and rotate the connector one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 387: License Plate Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 License Plate Lamp 1. Remove two retaining screws holding the lamp lens in place. 1 — Rear Fog Lamp 2 — Backup Lamp 3. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install the replacement bulb. 2.
Page 388: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) 3. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install the replacement bulb. 1. Open the trunk lid. 4. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the 2. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn CHMSL housing and rotate the connector one-quarter counterclockwise and remove it from the CHMSL hous- turn clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 389: Fluids And Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) All Engines 16.9 Gallons 64 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.4 Liters 2.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters 3.5L Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters...
Page 390: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Engine Oil (2.4L and 2.7L Engine) Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. Use API Certified SAE 10W-30 Engine Oil, meeting Chrysler Material Engine Oil (3.5L Engine)
Page 391: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transaxle MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is Brake Master Cylinder not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids.
Page 393: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emissions Control System Maintenance ..394 Maintenance Schedule ....394 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..396...
Page 394 394 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. the continued proper functioning of the emissions control On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped system.
Page 395 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 395 NOTE: dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the described under “Oil Change Required” in “Use Factory time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil Settings”...
Page 396 396 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month At Each Oil Change • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Change the engine oil filter. damage. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals CAUTION! as required.
Page 397 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 398: Service Schedule
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 399 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for except PZEV*). damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 400 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 401 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 402 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 403 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 404 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for necessary†. damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 405 ❏ Inspect accessory drive belt, replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 406 ❏ Change the automatic transaxle fluid & filter. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 407 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 408 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 409 • Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance. This Odometer Reading Date could cause an accident Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 411: If You Need Consumer Assistance
If You Need Assistance ....413 Reporting Safety Defects ....416 ▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center ..414 ▫ In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
Page 412 412 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 419 Publication Order Forms ....417 ▫...
Page 413: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 413 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...
Page 414: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
414 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 992-1997 •...
Page 415: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 415 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 416: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle.
Page 417: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 417 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
Page 418 Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the...
Page 419 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 419 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 420 420 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 421 INDEX...
Page 422 422 INDEX About Your Brakes ..... . . 255 Airbag Maintenance ..... . . 60 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 423 INDEX 423 Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..158,168,394 Belts, Seat ......38,76 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .
Page 424 424 INDEX Calibration, Compass ..... 170 Checks, Safety ......74 Capacities, Fluid .
Page 425 INDEX 425 Convertible ......83 Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder) ..140 Convertible Top .
Page 426 426 INDEX Disposal Emergency Deck Lid Release ....36 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ....359 Emergency, In Case of Engine Oil .
Page 427 INDEX 427 Jump Starting ......329 Fabric Care ......369 Oil .
Page 428 428 INDEX Replacement Parts ..... 302 Adding ......303 Starting .
Page 429 INDEX 429 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) ... 130 Hands-Free Phone (uconnect ) ....106 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ... . 303,305,340 Hazard Gasoline, Clean Air .
Page 430 430 INDEX Heated Mirrors ......105 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....14 Heated Seats .
Page 431 INDEX 431 Key, Replacement ......15 Lights ......77,116 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) .
Page 432 432 INDEX High Beam ......121 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..162,285 High Beam Indicator .
Page 433 INDEX 433 Maintenance Free Battery ....348 Monitor, Tire Pressure System ....285 Maintenance, General .
Page 434 434 INDEX Disposal ......347 Paint Care ......366 Filter .
Page 435 INDEX 435 Windows ......31 Refrigerant ......350 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .
Page 436 436 INDEX Restraints, Occupant ..... . 36 Front Seat ......38,39 Reverse Lights .
Page 437 INDEX 437 Selection of Oil ......345 Specifications Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....14 Oil .
Page 438 438 INDEX Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..50 Aging (Life of Tires) ....282 Synthetic Engine Oil .
Page 439 INDEX 439 Sizes ....... 269 Trailer Towing Guide ..... 310 Snow Tires .
Page 440 440 INDEX Tread Wear Indicators ....281 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ... . 6 Trip Odometer .
Page 441 INDEX 441 Wind Buffeting ......34 Windshield Wiper Blades ....352 Window Fogging .

Chrysler Sebring Convertible 2010 User Manual

Introduction 1

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

What to Do in Emergencies

Maintaining Your Vehicle

Quick Links

INTRODUCTION

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