Page 1: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 3: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....8 Rollover Warning .
Page 4: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group will improve with experience. When driving off-road or LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics.
Page 5: Rollover Warning
INTRODUCTION 5 NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will control.
Page 6: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section government notes that the universal use of existing seat contains the information you desire.
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Page 8: Warnings And Cautions
8 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 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 9 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 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....14 Vehicle Security Alarm ....19 ▫...
Page 12 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Remote Open Window Feature — Windows ......31 If Equipped .
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System Engine Break-In Recommendations ..71 (BeltAlert ) ......44 Safety Tips .
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter with integrated ignition key and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can insert the double-sided key into the ignition switch with either side up.
Page 15: Integrated Ignition Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Integrated Ignition Key The integrated ignition key operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the RKE transmitter. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead.
Page 16 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under • If you try to remove the key before you place the shift “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in lever in PARK, it may become trapped temporarily in Section 4 of this manual.
Page 17: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Key-In-Ignition Reminder the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two If you open the driver’s door with the integrated ignition seconds if an invalid RKE transmitter is used to start the key in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to engine.
Page 18: Replacement Keys
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided compatible with aftermarket remote starting systems. with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting Keep the PIN in a secure location.
Page 19: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 General Information park lamps and/or turn signals will flash for an addi- The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15 tional 15 minutes. and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is NOTE: The Panic and Security alarms are quite differ- subject to the following conditions: ent.
Page 20: To Disarm The System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Security Light (located in the instrument cluster) transmitter, once the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to signal that the (after 16 seconds), when you pull the door handle to exit, Vehicle Security Alarm is arming.
Page 21: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate, or activate the panic alarm, from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 22 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First Press Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Flash Lamps with This feature lets you program the system to unlock either Lock,”...
Page 23: To Lock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 To Lock the Doors To Release the Liftgate Flipper Glass Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- Press the FLIPPER GLASS/LIFTGATE RELEASE button ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lamps will flash and two times (the second press within five seconds of the the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Page 24: Using The Panic Alarm
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using the Panic Alarm Programming Additional Transmitters To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one contact your authorized dealer for details.
Page 25: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 3. Reposition the access door panel over the battery opening and snap into place. General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: •...
Page 26: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal How to Use Remote Start distance, check for these two conditions: All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: 1.
Page 27 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 NOTE: WARNING! • If an engine fault is present the vehicle will start and • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or then shut down 10 seconds later. confined area.
Page 28: Door Locks
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system DOOR LOCKS will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START Manual Door Locks button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from Start request.
Page 29: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Power Door Locks If you press the door lock switch while the keys are in the The power door lock switch is located on each front door ignition switch and the driver’s door is open, the doors panel.
Page 30: Child Protection Door Lock
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This feature is selectable and can be turned on or off. Refer to “Auto Door Locks” under “Customer- Programmable Features” in the “Electronic Vehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC),” in Section 4 of this manual, or see your authorized dealer.
Page 31: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WINDOWS Power Windows The power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger door/rear doors which operates the front passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACCESSORY position.
Page 32 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto-Down To stop the window from going all the way up during the Both the driver and front passenger window switches Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly. have an “Auto-Down” feature. Press the window switch To close the window part way, lift the window switch to past the first detent, release, and the window will go the first detent and release when you want the window to...
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Resetting the Auto Up Feature Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto Up: Pull the window switch up and close the window com- pletely, then pull and hold the switch for one second.
Page 34: Wind Buffeting
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
Page 35: Liftgate Flipper Glass
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Liftgate Flipper Glass WARNING! The liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the liftgate is unlocked. To open the flipper glass, push up on To avoid injury, stand back when opening. Glass may the window switch located on the liftgate.
Page 36: Occupant Restraints
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) WARNING! for the driver and passengers seated next to a window — if equipped Driving with the flipper glass open can allow poi- sonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your •...
Page 37: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 NOTE: The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver rates of inflation based on severity and type of collision.
Page 38: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Two people should never be belted into a single • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, seat belt. People belted together can crash into one inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 40 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 not protect you properly.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a comfortable and not resting on your neck.
Page 42: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Page 43: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Energy Management Feature Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- Management feature in the front seating positions to help locked.
Page 44: Seat Belt Pretensioners - If Equipped
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow straint Controller (ORC). Like the airbags, the pretension- it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic ers are single use items.
Page 45: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized 4. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. A single dealer or by following these steps: chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming.
Page 46: Seat Belt Extender
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Extender Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and front when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized systems.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may also be equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a win- dow.
Page 48: Advanced Front Airbag Features
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front Passenger Airbag The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires airbag deployment. The timing of • Front and Side Impact Sensors the second stage determines whether the output force is •...
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, etc. Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) — If Equipped SABIC airbags offer side-impact and vehicle rollover protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure.
Page 50 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front but they will open during airbag deployment. Airbags work with the knee bolsters to provide improved The system includes sensors adjacent to both front and protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 You should read the instructions provided with your WARNING! child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. Infants in rear-facing child restraints should NEVER All occupants should ALWAYS wear their lap and shoul- ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger der belts properly.
Page 52: Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls WARNING! Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work required for this vehicle.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 The Advanced Front Airbags will not deploy in all frontal The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of collisions, including some that may produce substantial the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START vehicle damage —...
Page 54 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- the Advanced Front Airbags. Different airbag inflation ment cluster Airbag Warning Light if a malfunction is rates are possible, based on the collision type and sever- noted.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 deploy the SABIC Airbags, depending on severity and Front and Side Impact Sensors type of collision. In these events, the ORC will deploy the In front and side impacts, impact sensors aid the ORC in SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle.
Page 56 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. the battery has power or until the ignition key is They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. removed.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! WARNING! Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, • Modifications to any part of the airbag system seat belt pretensioners, and the front passenger seat could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 58 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 59: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the 2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the recorded (e.g., loss of battery power). fuse is good.
Page 60 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to 3. Requested by police under a legal warrant. download data by a court with legal jurisdiction (i.e., 4. Otherwise required by law. pursuant to a warrant). A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity upon request.
Page 61: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Child Restraints WARNING! Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time, including babies and children. Every state in the In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, United States, and all Canadian provinces, require that can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
Page 62 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the WARNING! (Continued) vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up • Improper installation can lead to failure of an to about 20 lbs (9 kg). Convertible child seats often infant or child restraint.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Standards. Chrysler Group LLC also recommends that belt tight; however, any seat belt system will loosen you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it will use it before you buy it.
Page 64 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the belt still cannot be tightened, or if pulling and Older Children and Child Restraints pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg), and who are the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle older than one year, can ride forward-facing in the around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle...
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Children Too Large for Booster Seats LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt Anchors and Tether for CHildren) comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child over the front of the seat when their back is against the restraint anchorage system called LATCH.
Page 66 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE strap kits or retro-fit kits. You are urged to take advantage If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints of all the available attachments provided with your child in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the restraint in any vehicle.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, rear seating position located on the back of the seat. and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 68 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- WARNING! facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a Improper installation of a child restraint to the hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or means of adjusting the tension of the strap.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 For seat belts having an Automatic Locking Retractor If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and (ALR), pull the belt from the retractor until there is pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need enough allowance to pass it through the child restraint to do something more.
Page 70 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Always remove the subwoofer from the vehicle whenever the tether anchors behind the subwoofer are required for proper installation of a child re- straining device. In the event of an accident, or under severe vehicle maneuvers, leaving the subwoofer unsecured in the vehicle could result in serious or fatal injury to anyone in the vehicle.
Page 71: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). WARNING! After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the child.
Page 72: Safety Tips
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A new engine may consume some oil during its first few WARNING! (Continued) thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter- vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat preted as an indication of difficulty.
Page 73: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, out of the area.
Page 74: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Warning Light lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for The light should come on and remain on for six to eight cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness. seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Page 75: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . 83 Mirrors ......80 ▫...
Page 76 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Four-Way Passenger’s Power Seat — To Open And Close The Hood ... . 100 If Equipped ......87 Lights .
Page 77 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 ▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ....106 ▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..112 ▫...
Page 78 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist ..122 ▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming ..133 ▫ Service The Rear Park Assist ... . 122 ▫...
Page 79 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 ▫ Sunshade Operation ....137 ▫ Rear Storage Compartment ... . . 144 ▫...
Page 80: Mirrors
80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 81: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
Page 82: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If WARNING! Equipped The driver and passenger outside mirrors will automati- Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger-side cally adjust for glare from vehicles behind you. This convex mirror will look smaller and farther away feature is controlled by the inside automatic dimming than they really are.
Page 83: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by direction you want the mirror to move. Use the off the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver (center) position to guard against accidentally moving a Memory Seat”...
Page 84: Sun Visor Extension - If Equipped
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lift the cover to reveal the mirror. The light will turn on Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped automatically. This feature has a pull out extension on the sun visor for increased coverage. uconnect™...
Page 85: Front Manual Seat Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 WARNING! WARNING! • DO NOT allow people to ride in any area of your Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could belts.
Page 86: Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Page 87: Eight-Way Driver's Power Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 Eight-Way Driver’s Power Seat WARNING! The driver’s power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. The bottom switch Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is controls up/down, forward/rearward and tilt adjust- dangerous.
Page 88: Head Restraints
88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The four-way seat does not have an up/down Head Restraints adjustment. Head restraints can reduce the risk of injury in the event of a rear impact. Adjustable head restraints should be WARNING! adjusted so that the upper edge is as high as practical.
Page 89: Front Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator WARNING! lights will illuminate for High, one for Low and none for Off. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or Press the switch once to select High-level heat- death in the event of a collision.
Page 90: Rear Heated Seats - If Equipped
90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt WARNING! (Continued) within two to five minutes. • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This WARNING! may cause the seat heater to overheat.
Page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Press the switch once to select High-level heat- ing. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off. When the High-level setting is selected, the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation.
Page 92: 60/40 Split Rear Seat
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 60/40 Split Rear Seat WARNING! To Lower Rear Seat • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin Either side of the rear seat can be lowered to allow for because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, extended cargo space and still maintain some rear seating spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- room.
Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 1. Pull the release strap (toward the front of the vehicle) 2. Fold the rear seat completely forward. to release. Rear Seat Folded Rear Seat Release NOTE: Do not fold the rear seat down with the center seat belt buckled.
Page 94 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Raise Rear Seat Storage (Rear Seat Armrest) — If Equipped Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer- The rear seat may be equipped with a center storage ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully armrest.
Page 95: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Press the latch and lift the top of the armrest to access the pedals and radio station preset settings. Your Remote storage bin. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can also be pro- grammed to recall the same positions when the UN- LOCK button is pressed.
Page 96: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle is equipped with two RKE transmitters. One 3. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and driver’s sideview or both RKE transmitters can be linked to either memory mirror to the desired positions. position.
Page 97: Memory Position Recall
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 10. Insert the ignition key, and turn the ignition switch to To recall the memory settings for driver one, press the ON position. MEMORY button number 1 on the driver’s door, or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to 11.
Page 98: To Disable A Rke Transmitter Linked To Memory
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory NOTE: Once programmed, all RKE transmitters linked to memory can be easily enabled or disabled at one time. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, and Refer to Remote Linked to Memory under Electronic remove the key.
Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 • The seat will move to the position located 0.3 in Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy (8 mm) forward of the rear stop if the starting position Entry/Exit position. is between 0.9 to 2.67 in (23 to 68 mm) forward of the NOTE: The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled rear stop when the key is removed from the ignition...
Page 100: To Open And Close The Hood
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. Safety Latch Location CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.
Page 101: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving. LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the headlights, turn signals, headlight beam selection, instru-...
Page 102: Headlights And Parking Lights
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights and Parking Lights Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the third detent for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for (AUTO) to activate the Automatic Headlight system.
Page 103: Headlights On Automatically With Wipers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Headlights On Automatically With Wipers NOTE: When your headlights come on during the If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights, it daytime, the instrument panel lights will automatically also has this customer-programmable feature. When dim to the lower nighttime intensity.
Page 104: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate NOTE: Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause 1. Select “Auto High Beams.” Refer to “Electronic Ve- headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). hicle Information Center...
Page 105: Automatic Headlight Leveling - Hid Headlights Only
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights even when the doors and liftgate are open. While in the Only “Off” position the instrument panel lighting is at the This feature prevents the headlights from interfering lowest light level and may not be suitable for night with the vision of oncoming drivers.
Page 106: Battery Saver Feature
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Battery Saver Feature Fog Lights — If Equipped If the multifunction lever is left in the interior light The fog light switch is located in the multifunction position, parking light position, or the headlight position lever.
Page 107: Turn Signals
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 NOTE: • Turning on the high beam headlights turns off the fog lights. • A front fog light is a lighting device that provides illumination in front of the vehicle under conditions of fog, rain, snow, or dust.
Page 108: Lane Change Assist
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Change Assist is turned to LOCK/ACC. Only the headlights will illu- Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond minate during this time. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash Information Center (EVIC) Customer-Programmable three times then automatically turn off.
Page 109: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 lens a second time. There are also reading lights located WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS above the rear doors. Each light can be turned on by The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on pressing the front recessed area of the lens.
Page 110: Windshield Wiper Operation
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever upward to the LO position for low-speed wiper operation. Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the Rotate the end of the lever upward to the HI position for “park”...
Page 111: Mist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use.
Page 112: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE delay interval. The delay can be regulated from a maxi- Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped mum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles, to a This feature senses moisture on the windshield and cycle every 1/2 second.
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 NOTE: The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the • The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the wiper switch is in the low or high-speed position. following conditions: •...
Page 114: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, push the control handle This feature allows you to tilt the steering column downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or move the steering wheel upward or downward as de- shorten the steering column.
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 improved position with the steering wheel. The adjust- Press the bottom of the switch to move the pedals able pedal system is designed to allow a greater range of forward (away from the driver). driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position.
Page 116: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph Do not place any article under the adjustable pedal’s (40 km/h). or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls.
Page 117: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on simultaneously.
Page 118: To Resume Speed
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Speed Control without erasing the set speed memory. To decrease speed while Electronic Speed Control is on, Pressing the ON/OFF button or turning the ignition push down and hold SET DECEL. Release the lever when switch OFF erases the set speed memory.
Page 119: Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it The Rear Park Assist can be active only when the shift may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed Control. lever is in REVERSE.
Page 120: Rear Park Assist Warning Display
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Park Assist Warning Display When the ignition is turned to the ON position, the The Rear Park Assist Warning Display, located in the warning display will turn ON all of its LEDs for about headliner near the flipper glass, provides both visible and one second.
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES DISPLAY LED OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: LED COLOR AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER 1st LED 59 in (150 cm) Yellow Yes, Half Second 2nd LED 51 in (130 cm) Yellow None 3rd LED 45 in (115 cm)
Page 122: Service The Rear Park Assist
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist The Rear Park Assist Switch LED will be ON when the The Rear Park Assist can be enabled and disabled with a Rear Park Assist is disabled or defective. The Rear Park switch located on the upper switch bank of the instru- Assist Switch LED will be OFF when the system is ment panel.
Page 123: Cleaning The Rear Park Assist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE Cleaning The Rear Park Assist Clean the Rear Park Assist Sensors with water, car wash position and the Rear Park Assist System is turned off, soap and a soft cloth.
Page 124 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Clean the Rear Park Assist Sensors regularly, taking CAUTION! care not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must • The Rear Park Assist System is only a parking aid not be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt, or debris.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the Rear Park Assist System, it is • Drivers must be careful when backing up even strongly recommended that the ball mount and when using the Rear Park Assist System. Always hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve- check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind hicle when the vehicle is not used for towing.
Page 126: Rear Camera - If Equipped
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! Vehicles may be equipped with a rearview camera (lo- • To avoid vehicle damage, the Rear Camera system cated on the rear liftgate) that allows you to see an on-screen image (on the Navigation/Multimedia radio) should only be used as a parking aid.
Page 127: Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off - With Navigation Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Turning the Rear Camera On or Off — With Turning the Rear Camera On or Off — Without Navigation Radio Navigation Radio 1. Press the menu hard key. 1. Press the menu hard key. 2.
Page 128: Overhead Console
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE Courtesy/Reading Lights The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights, At the forward end of the console are two courtesy/ storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door Opener reading lights. (HomeLink ) and power sunroof switches may also be included, if equipped.
Page 129: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s battery.
Page 130: Programming Homelink
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming HomeLink WARNING! Before You Begin • Your motorized door or gate will open and close If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, while you are training the Universal Transceiver. erase all channels before you begin training.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the EVIC may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted display in view.
Page 132 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE This can usually be found where the hanging antenna 6. Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is ING” button. The name and color of the button may vary NOT the button normally used to open and close the by manufacturer.
Page 133: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Gate Operator/Canadian Programming has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- EVIC display will change from “CHANNEL # TRAIN- nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of ING”...
Page 134: Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. follow these steps: Troubleshooting Tips 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here are some of the most common solutions: 2.
Page 135: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 General Information POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The power sunroof switch is located between the sun Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following visors on the overhead console.
Page 136: Opening Sunroof - Express
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in will open automatically from any position. The sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically.
Page 137: Pinch Protect Override
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Pinch Protect Override NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing open. the sunroof, press the switch forward and hold for two Wind Buffeting seconds after the reversal occurs.
Page 138: Ignition Off Operation
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ignition OFF Operation NOTE: • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 The power sunroof switches remain active for up ap- proximately ten minutes after the ignition switch has Amps) at 12 Volts for either of these outlets. been turned OFF.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 The front power outlets are located to the left and right of The power outlet located on the left side of the tray can the convenience tray (lower center of instrument panel). be used to power a conventional cigar lighter. Pull lightly on the tab of the plastic cover to access these The rear power outlet (if equipped) is located in the left power outlets.
Page 140: Power Inverter - If Equipped
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, To avoid serious injury or death: vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. battery even more quickly.
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter. Press the power inverter switch (located on the upper switch bank) to turn the power on to the outlet.
Page 142: Cupholders
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: When the power inverter switch is pressed, CUPHOLDERS there will be a delay of approximately one second before There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers the inverter status indicator turns ON. The status indica- located in the center console.
Page 143: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 The rear passengers have access to two cupholders that CARGO AREA FEATURES pull out from the lower center of the rear seat. Cargo Light The cargo area light is activated by opening the liftgate, opening any door, or by rotating the dimmer control on the multifunction lever to the extreme top position.
Page 144: Rear Storage Compartment
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Storage Compartment Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped The rear storage compartment is located on the driver’s NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to side behind the second row seat. secure loads.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 WARNING! In an accident, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compartment.
Page 146: Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Tie-Down Hooks WARNING! The cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area floor, • To help protect against personal injury, passengers should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is moving. should not be seated in the rear cargo area.
Page 147: Cargo Load Floor
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Cargo Load Floor WARNING! (Continued) The panel in the load floor is reversible for added utility. • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits One side is carpeted and the other side features a plastic described on the label attached to the left door or lined tray which holds a variety of items.
Page 148: Rear Window Features
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The cargo load floor is held by spring loaded latches. In REAR WINDOW FEATURES order to use the cargo load floor, use the following Rear Window Wiper/Washer procedure: The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch NOTE: The cargo load floor latches should not be located on the control lever.
Page 149: Rear Window Defroster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Rotate the switch upward to the “On” position to rear wiper blade. When the liftgate flipper glass is closed, activate the rear wiper. the rear wiper switch, or the ignition switch, needs to be turned OFF and ON to restart the rear wiper.
Page 150: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars. CAUTION! NOTE: If not equipped with crossbars, your authorized Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to dealer can order and install MOPAR crossbars built the heating elements: specifically for this roof rack system.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 parallel to the rack frame. Once the crossbar is in one of CAUTION! the seven detent positions, retighten the thumb screws to • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO lock the crossbar into position.
Page 152 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care- Cargo must be securely tied before driving your fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the roof rack.
Page 153: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Personal Settings Instrument Panel Features ....156 (Customer-Programmable Features) ..178 Instrument Cluster ....157 ▫...
Page 154 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ..205 Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) ....185 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) —...
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 ▫ Selecting uconnect™ studios (Satellite) ▫ Radio Operation ..... 218 Mode ......212 ▫...
Page 156: Instrument Panel Features
156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 5 — Upper Switch Bank 9 — Lower Switch Bank 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter 10 — Climate Controls 3 — Radio 7 — Storage Bin 11 —...
Page 157: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 158: Instrument Cluster Description
158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during 1. Speedometer each stop. Indicates vehicle speed. The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- 2.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON position. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is dangerous.
Page 160 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the ON position before engine start. If the bulb does not WARNING! come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition checked promptly. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, operating conditions.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 7. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light 9. Vehicle Security Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System This light will flash rapidly for approximately (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition 15 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is switch is turned to the ON position and may arming.
Page 162 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been / Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System If this indicator light flashes during accelera- (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when tion, apply as little throttle as possible.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
Page 164 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- WARNING! ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 15. TOW/HAUL Indicator Light — If Equipped WARNING! This light will illuminate when the TOW/ HAUL button has been selected. The TOW/ If a warning light remains on the system may not be HAUL button is located in the center of the working and you will not have the benefit of ESP or instrument panel (below the climate controls).
Page 166 166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 18. Seat Belt Reminder Light correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair light will turn on for five to eight seconds as a bulb technician should leave the odometer reading the same check.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 22. Fuel Gauge on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when during starting, have the system checked by an autho- the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Page 168: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting Procedures” in section 6 of this manual. 26. Low Fuel Light This light will turn on, and a single chime will sound, when the fuel level drops to 1/8 tank. The Low Fuel Warning Light may turn on and off again, especially during and after hard braking, accelerations, or turns.
Page 169: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 • Compass Display SCROLL Button Press the SCROLL button to scroll through Trip • Outside Temperature Display Functions, Personal Settings (Customer- • Trip Computer Functions Programmable Features), and System Status Messages. The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering COMPASS/TEMPERATURE Button wheel:...
Page 170 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • DAMAGED KEY — KEY DOES NOT COMMUNI- • LIFTGATE/DOOR OPEN (with graphic) CATE • LIFTGATE/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) • KEY NOT PROGRAMMED — KEY NOT PRO- • LIFTGLASS OPEN (with graphic) GRAMMED • HOOD OPEN (with graphic) •...
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 • LIFTGLASS/HOOD OPEN (with graphic) • SERVICE 4WD SYSTEM • WASHER FLUID LOW (with graphic) • 4WD SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL • COOLANT LOW (with graphic) • LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL • OIL CHANGE REQUIRED • WARNING! LIMIT SPEED •...
Page 172 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • DRIVER 1 MEMORY • SPARE LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM System Only) • DRIVER 2 MEMORY • WATER IN FUEL (Diesel Models Only) • ADJ. PEDALS DISABLED — CRUISE CONTROL SET • SERVICE EXHAUST (Diesel Models Only) •...
Page 173: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Engine Oil Change Indicator System 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds. Oil Change Required (Gasoline Engines Only) Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. indicator system.
Page 174 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Display Units of Measure In Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions. The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- tion: Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read “RESET”...
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value. When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km) estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change to a “LOW FUEL”...
Page 176: Compass Display
176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Elapsed Time Compass Display Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset The compass readings indicate the direction when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed the vehicle is facing. Press and release the COMPASS/TEMPERATURE button to display time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON one of eight compass readings and the outside...
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 2. Press the MENU button until Personal Settings readings. For the most accurate compass performance, (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached. the compass variance must be set using the following procedure: 3. Press the SCROLL button until “Calibrate Compass” is displayed in the EVIC.
Page 178: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following choices: 2. Press the MENU button until Personal Settings Language (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached. When in this display, you may select one of three lan- 3.
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 Auto Unlock On Exit Sound Horn with Lock When YES (Y) is selected, all of the doors will unlock When YES (Y) is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
Page 180 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “0,” selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT “30,”...
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 vehicle. To make your selection, press and release the Illuminated Approach FUNCTION SELECT button until YES (Y) or NO (N) When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate appears. and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 182: System Status
182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display ECO — If Equipped The “ECO” message is located in the Compass/ Temperature display, this message can be turned on or off. To make your selection, press and release the FUNC- TION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. System Status Press and release the MENU button until one of the following System Status messages displays in the EVIC:...
Page 183: Sales Code (Rer/Ren) - Am/Fm/Cd/Dvd Radio - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 • Your system can be set to display pressure units in PSI, Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition kPa, or BAR. System (VR) — If Equipped Refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in the SALES CODE (RER/REN) — AM/FM/CD/DVD uconnect™...
Page 184 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To Manually Set the Clock — RER/REN Changing Daylight Savings Time When selected, this feature will display the time of day in 1. Turn on the radio. daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the 2.
Page 185: Sales Code Res - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The 5. Touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed. clock setting menu will appear on the screen. SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO 3.
Page 186: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
186 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 187 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to save time change. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones.
Page 188 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM exit setting tone, balance, and fade. and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by AM/FM Button pressing the pushbutton twice.
Page 189: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio MP3 Audio Play ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will NOTE: show the track number, and index time in minutes and •...
Page 190 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within...
Page 191: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
Page 192 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- following table are supported.
Page 193: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 • Number of files and folders - Loading times will ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not increase with more files and folders supported by the radios.
Page 194: Sales Code Res/Rsc - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack) And Sirius Radio
194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down. TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display to time of day.
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Voice Recognition System (Radio) — If Equipped Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Refer to “Voice Recognition (VR)” in the uconnect™ User radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second Manual located on the DVD for further details.
Page 196 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button. UConnect”...
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 TUNE Control SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise sound level from the right or left side speakers. to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade and FADE will display.
Page 198 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Program Type format types: Display 16-Digit Character Personality Persnlty Program Type Display Public Public No program type or un- Rhythm and Blues R & B None defined Religious Music...
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob station with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 200: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 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 202: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button Press the SET/RND button a second time to stop Ran- Press this button to change the display from a large CD dom Play. playing time display to a small CD playing time display. Notes On Playing MP3 Files RW/FF The radio can play MP3 files;...
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 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 204 204 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 205: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 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 206: Universal Consumer Interface (Uci) - If Equipped
206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) RER, REN, REP, REW or REZ touch-screen radio UCI Press this button to change the display to time of day. The feature, refer to the separate RER, REN or REZ User’s time of day will display for five seconds (when the Manual.
Page 207: Connecting The Ipod
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 • Connecting an iPod to the AUX port located in the • If the iPod battery is completely discharged, it may radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the UCI not communicate with the UCI system until a mini- feature to control the connected device.
Page 208: Controlling The Ipod Using Radio Buttons
208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons jump to the previous track in the list. Turning this To get into the UCI (iPod ) mode and access a connected button at any other time in the track, will jump to iPod , press the “AUX”...
Page 209: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 beginning of the track. If you press the SEEK >> During Scan mode, you can also press the << SEEK button during play mode, it will jump to the next track and SEEK >> buttons to select the previous and next in the list.
Page 210 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclock- • Preset 4 – Genres wise (backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying • Preset 5 - Audiobooks the track detail on the radio display. Once you have • Preset 6 – Podcasts the track to be played highlighted on the radio display, press the TUNE control knob to select and •...
Page 211: Uconnect™ Studios (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped (Ren/Rer/Res Radios Only)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 • MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is uconnect™ studios (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF another shortcut button to the genre listing on your EQUIPPED (REN/RER/RES RADIOS ONLY) iPod . Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to CAUTION! coast.
Page 212: Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (Esn/Sid)
212 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 213: Reception Quality
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 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 214 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the channel with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 215: Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel Operating Instructions - uconnect™ phone (If and press and release that button. If a button is not Equipped) selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- Refer to “uconnect™...
Page 216: Video Entertainment System™ (Sales Code Xrv) - If Equipped
216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM™ (SALES CODE XRV) — IF EQUIPPED The optional VES™ (Video Entertainment System) con- sists of a DVD player and LCD (liquid crystal display) screen, a battery-powered remote control, and two head- sets. Refer to the “uconnect™ studios” section of uconnect™...
Page 217: Remote Sound System Controls - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 Remote Control Location Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering Wheel) REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a EQUIPPED pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and The remote sound system controls are located on the rear mode of the sound system.
Page 218: Radio Operation
218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pressing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/TAPE/ Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next CD, etc.). track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a beginning of the previous track if it is within one second...
Page 219: Cd/Dvd Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 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 220: Climate Controls
220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS The instrument panel features four dual-vane airflow registers. Two registers are located on the outer ends of Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System — the instrument panel and two are located in the center of If Equipped the instrument panel.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 Temperature Control directed to the front door windows through the side The temperature control rotary knob window demister grilles. Some airflow is delivered to the (in the center) controls the air tem- floor while in defrost so that comfort can be maintained. perature.
Page 222 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bi-Level Recirculation Air flows both through the outlets located in the The recirculation feature can be selected with instrument panel and those located on the floor. Air the mode control knob. You may choose be- flows through the registers in the back of the center tween Bi-Level Recirculation and Panel Recir- console, and under the front seats to the rear seat...
Page 223: Automatic Temperature Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed when the air conditioning compressor is on. This is a normal occurrence as the compressor will cycle on and off to maintain comfort and increase fuel economy. Automatic Temperature Control —...
Page 224 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL be used for front seat occupants only. The HI AUTO respectively. With the temperature setting in these posi- position should be used when more airflow is desired, or tions, the system does not attempt automatic comfort when rear seat occupants are present.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 NOTE: blowing air out of the defrost vents. When these • The surface of the climate control panel, and the top conditions are present, and the Recirculation button is center of the instrument panel should be kept free of pressed, the indicator will flash and remain off.
Page 226 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 NOTE: Regardless of the type of operation, when a NOTE: The defrost mode is not automatically selected. temperature knob is set to the full clockwise or full It must be manually selected, when desired. counterclockwise position, the system will deliver full Defrost/Floor hot or full cold air out of the ducts, respectively.
Page 228 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bi-Level outlets selected on the mode control dial. The button Air flows both through the outlets located in the includes an LED that illuminates when manual operation instrument panel and those located on the floor. Air is selected.
Page 229: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Recirculation mode to be selected while in the defrost or blower speeds will reduce fogging. Interior fogging on defrost/floor modes. Attempting to use Recirculation the windshield can be quickly removed by selecting the while in these modes will cause the LED in the button to defrost mode.
Page 230 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When using the air conditioner in extremely heavy Winter Operation traffic, in hot weather, especially when towing a trailer, When operating the system during the winter months, additional engine cooling may be required. If this situa- make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the tion is encountered, operate the transmission in a lower windshield, is free of ice, slush, snow, or other...
Page 231: Operating Tips Chart
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 Operating Tips Chart...
Page 233: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . 242 Starting Procedure ..... 238 ▫ Normal Starting ..... 238 ▫...
Page 234 234 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/ Power Steering ..... . . 261 Precautions — If Equipped ... . . 251 ▫...
Page 235 STARTING AND OPERATING 235 ▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Four-Wheel Drive ▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . 292 Models With NV245 Two–Speed Transfer ▫ Radial-Ply Tires ..... 293 Case Only .
Page 236 236 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Certification Label ....316 Fuel Requirements ..... 309 ▫...
Page 237 STARTING AND OPERATING 237 ▫ Towing — Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed ▫ Towing — Quadra–Trac II /Quadra–Drive Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive Models . . . 333 II Four-Wheel Drive Models ... . . 333...
Page 238: Starting Procedure
238 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURE Normal Starting Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the Tip Start inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm belts.
Page 239: Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F Or 29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 239 Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F or 29°C) WARNING! (Continued) To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- it started.
Page 240: After Starting
240 STARTING AND OPERATING release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this cord. occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition Use the heater when temperatures below 0°F (-18°C) are switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then expected to last for several days.
Page 241: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 241 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! CAUTION! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, ing precautions are not observed: the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in •...
Page 242: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
242 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System 3. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully remove the This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift shift lock manual override cover, which is located on the Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PRNDL bezel.
Page 243: Five-Speed Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 243 6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. gear engagement may be delayed after restarting the engine if the key is not cycled to the LOCK position first. 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. PARK Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized This range supplements the parking brake by locking the...
Page 244 244 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any WARNING! (Continued) other reason with the shift lever in NEUTRAL can result • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK in severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than Towing”...
Page 245 STARTING AND OPERATING 245 NOTE: 5.7L Engine • If you pull and hold (not tap) the shift lever to the left On vehicles equipped with the 5.7L engine, use of ERS (or (-), the transmission will downshift to the lowest gear TOW/HAUL mode) also enables an additional underdrive gear which is not normally used during through-gear that can be attained without overrevving the engine.
Page 246 246 STARTING AND OPERATING Overdrive Operation WARNING! The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive (5th gear for 3.7L engine, 4th and Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a 5th gears for 5.7L engine). The transmission will auto- slippery surface.
Page 247 STARTING AND OPERATING 247 NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- OVER TEMP” message may display, and the transmis- peratures, the transmission may not shift into Overdrive sion may downshift out of Overdrive until the transmis- and will automatically select the most desirable gear for sion cools down.
Page 248 248 STARTING AND OPERATING When to Use TOW/HAUL Mode — If Equipped When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the TOW/HAUL switch. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting.
Page 249 STARTING AND OPERATING 249 Transmission Limp Home Mode If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will Transmission function is monitored for abnormal condi- return to normal operation. If the problem persists, tions. If a condition is detected that could result in PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper- transmission damage, the Transmission Limp Home ate.
Page 250: Rocking The Vehicle
250 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: the transmission. This condition is normal and will not • The torque converter clutch will not engage until the cause damage to the transmission. The torque con- transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm [usu- verter will refill within five seconds of shifting from ally after 1 to 3 miles (1.6 to 4.8 km) of driving].
Page 251: Four-Wheel Drive Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 251 the vehicle, may lead to transmission overheating and wheel drive. No driver interaction is required. The Brake failure. Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever in Traction Control (BTC) System, which combines standard NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five ABS and Traction Control, provides resistance to any rocking-motion cycles.
Page 252 252 STARTING AND OPERATING This transfer case is fully automatic in the 4WD HI mode. Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping When additional traction is required, the 4WD LOW speeds. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. position can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together and force the front and rear wheels to rotate at WARNING!
Page 253: Shift Positions
STARTING AND OPERATING 253 Shift Positions 4WD LOW This range is for low speed four-wheel drive. It locks the For additional information on the appropriate use of each front and rear driveshafts together and forces the front transfer case mode position, see the information below: and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 254 254 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a 4WD LOW to 4WD HI transfer case motor temperature protection condition With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), exists, a “CHECK SHIFT PROCEDURES” message will key ON or engine running, shift the transmission into flash from the Electronic Vehicle Information Center NEUTRAL, and raise the transfer case T-handle.
Page 255 STARTING AND OPERATING 255 clutch teeth alignment and shift completion to occur. The preferred method is with the vehicle rolling 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h). If the vehicle is moving faster than 3 mph (5 km/h), the transfer case will not allow the shift.
Page 256: Quadra-Drive Ii System - If Equipped
256 STARTING AND OPERATING Quadra-Drive II System — If Equipped ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS The optional Quadra-Drive II System features three Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a torque transfer couplings. The couplings include Elec- narrower track to make them capable of performing in a tronic Limited-Slip Differential (ELSD) front and rear wide variety of off-road applications.
Page 257: Off-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 257 OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS CAUTION! NOTE: Prior to off-road driving, remove the front air When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph dam to prevent damage. The front air dam is attached to (8 km/h). Always check water depth before entering, the lower front fascia with quarter turn fasteners and can as a precaution, and check all fluids afterward.
Page 258: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
258 STARTING AND OPERATING Flowing Water transfer case) to assure the fluids have not been contami- If the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm nated. Contaminated fluid (milky, foamy in appearance) run-off), avoid crossing until the water level recedes should be flushed/changed as soon as possible to pre- and/or the flow rate is reduced.
Page 259: Hill Climbing
STARTING AND OPERATING 259 Hill Climbing WARNING! NOTE: Before attempting to climb a hill, determine the If the engine stalls, you lose forward motion, or conditions at the crest and/or on the other side. cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, Before climbing a steep hill, shift the transmission to a never attempt to turn around.
Page 260: Traction Downhill
260 STARTING AND OPERATING • Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. Traction Downhill Shift the transmission into a low gear, and the transfer Check the tires, body structure, steering, suspension, case into 4WD LOW range. Let the vehicle go slowly and exhaust system for damage.
Page 261: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 261 POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical excessive wear or unpredictable braking.
Page 262: Power Steering Fluid Check
262 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! Continued operation with reduced power steering Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. system as the chemicals can damage your power steering components. Such damage is not covered by Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
Page 263: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 263 NOTE: The “Brake Warning Light” indicates only that WARNING! the parking brake is applied. It does not indicate the degree of brake application. Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 264: Anti-Lock Brake System
264 STARTING AND OPERATING the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the WARNING! (Continued) transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged move the shift lever out of PARK. before driving, failure to do so can lead to brake problems due to excessive heating of the rear WARNING!
Page 265 STARTING AND OPERATING 265 wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery The ABS pump motor runs during the self-test at 12 mph surfaces. (20 km/h) and during an ABS stop. The pump motor makes a low humming noise during operation, which is All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and normal.
Page 266 266 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: During severe braking conditions, a pulsing WARNING! (Continued) sensation may occur and a clicking noise will be heard. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including This is normal, indicating that the ABS is functioning. those resulting from excessive speed in turns, •...
Page 267: Multi-Displacement System (Mds) (If Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
STARTING AND OPERATING 267 • Do not drive too fast for road conditions, especially ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM when roads are wet or slushy. A wedge of water can Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic build up between the tire tread and the road. This brake control system that includes the Anti-Lock Brake hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction, braking System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake...
Page 268: Traction Control System (Tcs)
268 STARTING AND OPERATING stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to WARNING! a limited-slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the brake of the spinning wheel.
Page 269: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
STARTING AND OPERATING 269 benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by “pump” the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the unless braking is no longer desired.
Page 270: Electronic Stability Program (Esp)
270 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Anytime the ESP system is in the “Full Off” Electronic Stability Program (ESP) mode, ERM is disabled. Refer to “Electronic Stability This system enhances directional control and stability of Program (ESP)” for a complete explanation of the avail- the vehicle under various driving conditions.
Page 271 STARTING AND OPERATING 271 • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than WARNING! appropriate for the steering wheel position. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) cannot pre- The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” located in the instrument vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the cluster will start to flash as soon as the tires lose traction vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by and the ESP system becomes active.
Page 272 272 STARTING AND OPERATING High Range (Four-Wheel Drive Models) or intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, Two-Wheel Drive Models or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESP would normally allow is required to gain traction. To turn ESP on again, momentarily press the “ESP OFF”...
Page 273 STARTING AND OPERATING 273 NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving In this mode, ESP and TCS, except for the “limited slip” with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or feature described in the TCS section, are turned off until gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”...
Page 274 274 STARTING AND OPERATING (64 km/h), the normal ESP stability function returns, but WARNING! TCS remains off. When the vehicle speed drops below 35 mph (56 km/h), the ESP system shuts off. ESP is With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle deactivated at low vehicle speeds in 4WD LOW range so stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable.
Page 275: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 275 follow the trailer tongue weight recommendations. Refer WARNING! to “Trailer Towing” in Section 5 of this manual. When TSC is functioning, the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” will With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle flash, the engine power may be reduced and you may stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable.
Page 276 276 STARTING AND OPERATING period of time after the driver takes their foot off of the HSA will work in REVERSE and all forward gears when brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle the activation criteria have been met. The system will not during this short period of time, the system will release activate if the vehicle is placed in NEUTRAL or PARK.
Page 277 STARTING AND OPERATING 277 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle • If you use a trailer brake controller with your on a hill without putting the transmission in trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and PARK and using the parking brake, it will roll deactivated with the brake switch.
Page 278: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - Four-Wheel Drive Models With Nv245 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only
278 STARTING AND OPERATING Hill Descent Control (HDC) – Four-Wheel Drive Models With NV245 Two–Speed Transfer Case Only HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills during off-road driving situations and is available in 4WD LOW range only. To enable HDC (transfer case must be in 4WD LOW range), press the HDC switch.
Page 279 STARTING AND OPERATING 279 The HDC speed may be adjusted by the driver to suit the HDC operation can be overridden with brake application driving conditions. The speed corresponds to the trans- to slow the vehicle down below the HDC control speed. mission gear selected.
Page 280: Esp/Bas Warning Light And Esp/Tcs Indicator Light
280 STARTING AND OPERATING ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator NOTE: • The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” and the “ESP/BAS Light The malfunction indicator light for the ESP is Warning Light” come on momentarily each time the combined with the BAS indicator. The “ESP/ ignition switch is turned ON.
Page 281: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 281 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 282 282 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design spares designed for temporary emergency use only. standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” into the sidewall.
Page 283 STARTING AND OPERATING 283 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 284 284 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 285: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 285 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 286: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
286 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 287 STARTING AND OPERATING 287 NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. axles must not be exceeded. For further information on 4.
Page 288 288 STARTING AND OPERATING • For the following example, the combined weight of NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities (392 kg). of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants.
Page 289 STARTING AND OPERATING 289...
Page 290: Tires - General Information
290 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 291: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 291 stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to able steering response.
Page 292: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
292 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 293: Radial-Ply Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- Radial-Ply Tires tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire WARNING! dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle WARNING! poorly.
Page 294: Tire Spinning
294 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only. Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take With these tires, do not drive more than 50 mph your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the (80 km/h).
Page 295: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 295 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. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed.
Page 296: Life Of Tire
296 STARTING AND OPERATING Life of Tire Replacement Tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon various The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many factors including but not limited to: characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure.
Page 297 STARTING AND OPERATING 297 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 298: Tire Chains
298 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Certain models have sufficient tire-to-body clearance to Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at allow use of tire chains. Install chains on rear tires only. different loads and perform different steering, handling, and braking functions.
Page 299: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 299 The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about shown in the following diagram. 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (–11°C). This means that when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease.
Page 300 300 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn (parked for more than three hours) tire pressure of 33 psi off until the tire pressure is at or above recommended (227 kPa).
Page 301 STARTING AND OPERATING 301 NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have been established for the tire size equipped on your •...
Page 302: Base System
302 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, A tire pressure monitoring sensor is located in the spare and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in wheel, if the vehicle is equipped with a matching full-size the tire.
Page 303 STARTING AND OPERATING 303 pressures have been received. The vehicle may need to be 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings. driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. receive this information.
Page 304: Premium System - If Equipped
304 STARTING AND OPERATING • If your vehicle is not equipped with a matching solid. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, full-size spare wheel and tire assembly, it does not and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the spare tire, have a tire pressure monitoring sensor in the spare tire.
Page 305 STARTING AND OPERATING 305 The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) consists of the tires. A low spare tire will set the “SPARE LOW PRES- following components: SURE” message, but it will not cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to illuminate or the chime to •...
Page 306 306 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units The system will automatically update, the graphic dis- in PSI, kPa, or BAR. play of the pressure value(s) will stop “flashing,” and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received.
Page 307 STARTING AND OPERATING 307 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM sensors. 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals. 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
Page 308 308 STARTING AND OPERATING • If your vehicle is not equipped with a matching NOTE: • If your vehicle is equipped with a matching full-size full-size spare wheel and tire assembly, it does not spare wheel and tire assembly, it has a tire pressure have a tire pressure monitoring sensor in the spare tire.
Page 309: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 • This device must accept any interference received, the EVIC will display a CHECK TPM SYSTEM message for three seconds and then display dashes (- -) including interference that may cause undesired in place of the pressure value. Once you repair or operation.
Page 310: 5.7L Engine
310 STARTING AND OPERATING 5.7L Engine Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and The 5.7L engine is designed to meet all endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- emissions regulations and provide satisfac- wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) to define fuel properties tory fuel economy and performance when necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, using high-quality unleaded gasoline hav-...
Page 311: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- genates such as 10% Ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- ing 10% Ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher Ethanol ates are required in some areas of the country during the content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
Page 312: Mmt In Gasoline
312 STARTING AND OPERATING • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the It is even more important to look for gasoline without engine controller memory MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States. More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to E-85 fuel.
Page 313: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 • The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as Fuel System Cautions octane enhancers is not recommended. Most of these CAUTION! products contain high concentrations of Methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s resulting from the use of such fuels or additives is not performance:...
Page 314: Adding Fuel
314 STARTING AND OPERATING • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon ADDING FUEL monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door, on the garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 315 STARTING AND OPERATING 315 CAUTION! WARNING! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near system could result from using an improper fuel the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the cap (gas cap).
Page 316: Vehicle Loading
316 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You tem could result from using an improper fuel tank could be burned.
Page 317 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 included on this label and indicates the month, day, and Each axle’s GAWR is determined by the components in hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, bottom of the label is your VIN.
Page 318 318 STARTING AND OPERATING Curb Weight the front or rear axles has been exceeded, but the total The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full shifted from front to rear, or rear to front, as appropriate capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo...
Page 319: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 TRAILER TOWING Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) In this section you will find safety tips and information The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- with your vehicle.
Page 320 320 STARTING AND OPERATING some other connecting point of the vehicle. These kind of WARNING! hitches are the most popular on the market today and they are commonly used to tow small- and medium- It is important that you do not exceed the maximum sized trailers.
Page 321 STARTING AND OPERATING 321 depending on Vehicle and Trailer configuration/loading to comply with gross axle weight rating (GAWR) requirements. WARNING! • An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, and brak- ing performance, and could result in an accident. •...
Page 322 322 STARTING AND OPERATING With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
Page 323: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry trailers weighing over 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) with the Standards optional Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your authorized Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) dealer for package content.
Page 324: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
324 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Model Model GCWR (Gross Com- Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Max. Trailer bined Wt. Rating) Trailer Wt.) Tongue Wt.
Page 325: Trailer And Trailer Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 Trailer And Trailer Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 326: Towing Requirements
326 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed towing, limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h).
Page 327 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure the transfer case WARNING! (Continued) is not in NEUTRAL. Always, block or chock the • Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. trailer wheels. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer tow- •...
Page 328 328 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Tires Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact − Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or spare tire. vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. This could cause inadequate braking and possible −...
Page 329 STARTING AND OPERATING 329 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) distance. When towing, you should allow for ad- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they ditional space between your vehicle and the ve- should be of adequate capacity.
Page 330 330 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...
Page 331: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 Towing Tips The transmission fluid and filter should be changed if Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy of continuous operation.
Page 332: Snow Plow
332 STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System WARNING! To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: Do not add a snow plow, winches, or any other aftermarket equipment to the front of your vehicle. − City Driving This could adversely affect the functioning of the When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans- airbag system and you could be injured.
Page 333 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 Towing — Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed Transfer Shifting Into NEUTRAL Case) Four-Wheel Drive Models Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing. Recreational towing is not allowed. This model does not have a NEUTRAL position in the transfer case. CAUTION! Towing —...
Page 334 334 STARTING AND OPERATING Hold down the NEUTRAL “pin” switch (with a pen, etc.) for four seconds until the LED lamp by the switch starts to blink, indicating shift in progress. The lamp will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the NEUTRAL shift is complete.
Page 335 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 9. Shift the transmission into PARK. Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for 10. Place the ignition key in the OFF position, and normal usage. remove key. 1. Press the brake pedal. 11.
Page 336 336 STARTING AND OPERATING Hold down the NEUTRAL “pin” switch (with a pen, etc.) for four seconds until the LED lamp by the switch starts to blink, indicating shift in progress. The lamp will stop blinking (go out) when shift is complete. The “4WD SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL”...
Page 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 337 NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case NEUTRAL, CAUTION! turning the engine OFF may be required to avoid gear clash. Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged. WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the...
Page 339: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Jacking Instructions ....344 Hazard Warning Flashers ....340 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 340: Hazard Warning Flashers
340 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 341: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 341 NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING an impending overheat condition: WARNING! • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
Page 342: Jack Location
342 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location Spare Tire Stowage The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located The spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by in the passenger side compartment, behind the second means of a cable winch mechanism.
Page 343: Spare Tire Removal
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 343 CAUTION! • The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch. • When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel.
Page 344: Jacking Instructions
344 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle WARNING! when the vehicle is being jacked. Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the Jacking Instructions vehicle closest to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack WARNING! or changing the wheel.
Page 345 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 345 WARNING! (Continued) • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack. • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. Jack Warning Label • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. 1.
Page 346 346 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools as shown. Connect 4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front axle, place it jack handle driver (1) to two extensions (2) then to the lug under the front lower control arm.
Page 347 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 347 wheel when jacking on the rear axle. Do not raise the WARNING! vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.
Page 348: Jump-Starting
348 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 N·m). If in doubt Double check to ensure the tire is snug against the about the correct tightness, have them checked with a underbody of the vehicle. Damage to the winch cable torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service may result if the vehicle is driven with the tire loose.
Page 349 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 349 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not use a booster battery or any other booster • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or source that has a greater than 12 Volt system, i.e., bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical do not use a 24 Volt power source.
Page 350 350 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive WARNING! (Continued) terminal of the booster battery. Connect the other end of • During cold weather when temperatures are be- the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged low the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery.
Page 351: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 351 NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use WARNING! both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle. Any procedure other than above could result in: • Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out CAUTION! the battery vent.
Page 352: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
352 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 4–Wheel Drive Models Only The manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all 2–Wheel Drive Models Only four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. Provided the transmission is operable, tow only in NEU- TRAL at speeds not exceeding 30 mph (48 km/h), for CAUTION! distances of not more than 15 miles (24 km).
Page 353: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil ......362 Engine Compartment – 3.7L ....356 ▫...
Page 354 354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cooling System ..... 373 Vehicle Storage ..... . . 398 ▫...
Page 355 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 355 ▫ Chassis ......407 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ..406 ▫...
Page 356: Engine Compartment - 3.7L
356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.7L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Battery 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Power Distribution Center 9 —...
Page 357: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357 ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 5.7L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Battery 3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 —...
Page 358: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM – OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
Page 359: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 359 The message will remain displayed until the vehicle Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. diagnostic system can retest the fuel system. The test will For states that require an Inspection and Mainte- perform the next time the vehicle is started, if the vehicle nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction was keyed off above 40°F (4°C) outside temperature and Indicator Light (MIL)”...
Page 360 360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully or start the engine. illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine.
Page 361: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 REPLACEMENT PARTS WARNING! Use of genuine MOPAR parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- You can be badly injured working on or around a sure the designed performance. Damage or failures motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you caused by the use of non-MOPAR parts for maintenance have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
Page 362: Engine Oil
362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil CAUTION! Checking Oil Level • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must form repairs and service when necessary could be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at result in more costly repairs, damage to other regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
Page 363 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 363 manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer- CAUTION! tified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil your engine.
Page 364 364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity (3.7L and 5.7L Engines) Synthetic Engine Oils SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating You may use synthetic engine oils if the recommended oil temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature quality requirements are met, and the recommended starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 365: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 365 Engine Oil Filter WARNING! The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every oil change. The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine Engine Oil Filter Selection backfire.
Page 366: Maintenance-Free Battery
366 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. • Battery posts, terminals and related accessories You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands tenance required.
Page 367: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 367 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
Page 368: Body Lubrication
368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C System wear. Prior to the application of any lubricant, the parts Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compres- concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and sor Oil, and Refrigerants. grit;...
Page 369: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods Adding Washer Fluid may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use On vehicles equipped with a Electronic Vehicle Informa- washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt tion Center (EVIC), the low washer fluid level will be from a dry windshield.
Page 370: Exhaust System
370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the WARNING! exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri- cation or oil change. Replace as required. Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care WARNING! must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution.
Page 371 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 371 CAUTION! CAUTION! The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effective- vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In ness of the catalyst as an emissions control device the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- and may seriously reduce engine performance and...
Page 372 372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- WARNING! age: A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, materials that can burn. Such materials might be when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust motion.
Page 373: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373 Cooling System accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the WARNING! face of the condenser. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, You or others can be badly burned by hot engine cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 374 374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System — Drain, Flush, and Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty and contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze), other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough the specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals.
Page 375 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375 When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): CAUTION! (Continued) • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR • This vehicle has not been designed for use with Antifreeze/ Coolant 5–Year/100,000 Mile Formula Propylene Glycol-based engine coolant (anti- HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or freeze).
Page 376 376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- WARNING! tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- • The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated.
Page 377 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 Disposal of Used Engine Coolant The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is no need to remove the radiator cap, unless checking for a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing en- with your local authorities to determine the disposal gine coolant (antifreeze).
Page 378: Brake System
378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • 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 hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. •...
Page 379 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and should be conducted.
Page 380: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 381: Transfer Case
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 Selection of Lubricant CAUTION! Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this section When installing plugs, do not overtighten. You could for the correct fluid type. damage them and cause them to leak. Transfer Case Selection of Lubricant Fluid Level Check...
Page 382 382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter nents.
Page 383 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 Fluid Level Check (5.7L Engine) CAUTION! Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- operating temperature. This occurs after at least 15 miles (25 km) of driving. At normal operating temperature the facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- fluid cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips.
Page 384 384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Remove the dipstick again, and note the fluid level on CAUTION! both sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT” (upper) reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat- Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°F ing temperature.
Page 385: Maintenance After Off-Road Driving
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 Maintenance After Off-Road Driving CAUTION! After extended operation in mud, sand or water, or similar dirty conditions, have your brake discs, brake Under frequent heavy-duty driving conditions, linings, and axle joints inspected and cleaned as soon as change all lubricants, and lubricate body compo- possible.
Page 386 386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove.
Page 387 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider Special Care mud or stone shields behind each wheel. • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive • Use MOPAR near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once Touch Up Paint or equivalent on a month.
Page 388 388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Interior Care Equipped Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- upholstery and carpeting. ner: Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp •...
Page 389 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses. your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi- Glass Surfaces tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.
Page 390: Fuses
390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be FUSES used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive Interior Fuses cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp The fuse panel is on the lower instrument panel just to rag.
Page 391 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391 Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Audio Amp (B+) 10 Amp Final Drive Control Green Module (FDCM), Heater Ventilation/ 15 Amp Sunroof (B+) Air Conditioning Blue (HVAC), Rear Heated 10 Amp Htd Mirror (EBL) Seat Switch, O/H, Heater Ventilation/...
Page 392 392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Cigar Ltr (R/A) Spare (Acc Yellow Delay) 10 Amp Tire Pressure Tran- 15 Amp Rear Wiper (B+) sponders (R/O) Blue 10 Amp Upper & Lower 10 Amp Power Distribution Switch Bank, Diag.
Page 393: Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) Cartridge Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Fuse 50 Amp PTC Heater 1 (Diesel Only) 40 Amp HID Headlamps Green 50 Amp PTC Heater 2 (Diesel Only) 30 Amp Power Outlets Pink 50 Amp PTC Heater 3 (Diesel Only) 30 Amp...
Page 394 394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Front Power Win- 30 Amp ABS Pump Blue dows Pink — Spare 40 Amp Accessory Delay, Green Seats 40 Amp HVAC Blower Green 40 Amp JB Power Green 30 Amp...
Page 395 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Final Drive Control 20 Amp Final Drive Control Yellow Module (FDCM) Yellow Module (FDCM) E-Diff 15 Amp Brake Lamps Blue — Spare 20 Amp HD Washer (If 20 Amp Trail-Tow Mod (Ex-...
Page 396: Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module)
396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module) Cartridge Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Fuse 20 Amp Subwoofer (SRT Yellow Only) — Spare 25 Amp Coils, Actuators Natural — Spare Integrated Power Module...
Page 397 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Lt Park Lamps 20 Amp Rear Fog Lamps (Ex- Yellow port Only) 10 Amp Trailer-Tow Park 20 Amp Front Control Module Lamps Yellow (FCM) Batt #1 10 Amp...
Page 398: Vehicle Storage
398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than Fuse Fuse 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your 15 Amp Ignition Off Draw battery. You may: Blue (IOD) #1 —...
Page 399: Replacement Bulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 REPLACEMENT BULBS NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your authorized dealer. Interior Lights Bulb Type Glove Box Lamp ......194 If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized Grab Handle Lamp .
Page 400: Halogen Headlamps - If Equipped
400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped WARNING! 1. Open the hood. A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of 2. Turn the low or high beam bulb one–quarter turn High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps when the counterclockwise to remove from housing.
Page 401: Front Turn Signal
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Page 402: Front Fog Lamp
402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Page 403 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 3. Squeeze the socket assembly tabs to remove it from the 1 — Tail/Stop Lamp Bulb 3 — Back-Up Lamp Bulb 2 — Tail/Turn Signal Bulb housing. 4. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 5.
Page 404: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) 2. Twist the bulb socket to remove from the CHMSL housing. 1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket and reattach the CHMSL.
Page 405: Fluids And Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 3.7L and 5.7L Engines 21 Gallons 79 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.7L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze...
Page 406 406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil (3.7L and 5.7L Engines) Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 407 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Transfer Case (NV140 Single Speed MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Only) Transfer Case (NV245 Two Speed MOPAR NV 247/245 Transfer Case Lubricant or equivalent. Only) Axle Differential (Front-Rear) MOPAR Synthetic Gear &...
Page 409: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals Emissions Control System Maintenance ..410 ..412 Maintenance Schedule ....410...
Page 410 410 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) system.
Page 411 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 411 • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. required. • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals Once a Month exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever •...
Page 412 412 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Required Maintenance Intervals CAUTION! Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
Page 413 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 413 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 414: Service Schedule
414 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 415 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 415 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 416 416 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 42 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 417 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 417 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 418 418 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 419 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 419 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 420 420 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines). ❏...
Page 421 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 421 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 422 422 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or Schedule 114 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 423 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 423 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or Schedule 126 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 424 424 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or Schedule 138 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 425 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 425 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or Schedule 150 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 426 426 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
Page 427: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......429 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 428 428 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 435 Publication Order Forms ....433 ▫...
Page 429: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 429 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 430: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
430 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center solved with this process. P.O.
Page 431: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 431 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 432: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
432 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle.
Page 433: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 433 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 434 434 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the in- These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the formation that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group...
Page 435: Traction Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 435 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 436: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire ▫ Temperature Grades
436 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 437 INDEX...
Page 438 438 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....264 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ... . . 9 Adding Fuel ......314 Antenna, Satellite Radio .
Page 439 INDEX 439 Special Additives ..... . 382 Master Cylinder ..... . . 379 Torque Converter .
Page 440 440 INDEX Cargo Compartment ..... . 143 Child Safety Locks ......30 Light .
Page 441 INDEX 441 Coolant Level ......377 Dipsticks Disposal of Used Coolant ....377 Automatic Transmission .
Page 442 442 INDEX Electric Remote Mirrors ....82 Tow Hooks ......351 Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .
Page 443 INDEX 443 Oil Selection ..... . . 363,405 Flashers ......340 Oil Synthetic .
Page 444 444 INDEX Four Wheel Drive Operation ....251 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) ... 129 Four-Way Hazard Flasher .
Page 445 INDEX 445 Hands-Free Phone (uconnect ) ....84 HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 129 Hazard Warning Flasher ....340 Hood Release .
Page 446 446 INDEX Interior Lights ..... . . 105,108 Lap/Shoulder Belts ..... . . 37 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .
Page 447 INDEX 447 Bulb Replacement ..... . 399 Interior ......105,108 Cargo .
Page 448 448 INDEX Turn Signal ....74,101,107,401,402 Maintenance Schedule ....410 Vanity Mirror .
Page 449 INDEX 449 Monitor, Tire Pressure System ....299 Dipstick ......362 Mopar Parts .
Page 450 450 INDEX Paint Care ......385 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..138 Paint Damage .
Page 451 INDEX 451 Rear Axle (Differential) ....380 Remote Control Rear Camera ......126 Starting System .
Page 452 452 INDEX Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ....73 Reminder ......166 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .
Page 453 INDEX 453 Service Assistance ..... . . 429 Oil ....... . 363 Service Contract .
Page 454 454 INDEX Storage, Vehicle ..... . 230,398 Time Delay, Headlight ....108 Storing Your Vehicle .
Page 455 INDEX 455 Radial ......293 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....275 Replacement .
Page 456 456 INDEX Transmitter Programming Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ....9 (Remote Keyless Entry) ....21 Vehicle Storage .
Page 457 INDEX 457 Windows ......31 Windshield Wiper Blades ....368 Power .

Jeep 2010 Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual

Introduction 1

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

Quick Links

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