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  • Page 1 Challenger 2 0 1 2 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L S R T 8...
  • Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or optional name Chrysler Canada Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...

  • Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number

    6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.

  • Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death. NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.

  • Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Vehicle Security Alarm ....18 ▫...
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....25 Trunk Lock And Release ....40 ▫...
  • Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ..... 55 Safety Tips ......80 ▫...

  • Page 14: A Word About Your Keys

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition switch.

  • Page 15: Key Fob

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.

  • Page 16: Removing Key Fob From Ignition

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the then pull the key out with your other hand.
  • Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your access to an unlocked vehicle. Key Fob will become locked in the ignition. •...

  • Page 18: Key-In-Ignition Reminder

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE will cause the reminder chime to sound. Refer to “Start- CAUTION! ing Procedures” in “Starting And Operating” for further information. An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the Key Fob from vehicle, cycle the ignition SENTRY KEY OFF with Keyless Enter-N-Go, and lock all doors The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor-...

  • Page 19: Replacement Keys

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the Replacement Keys bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the electronics.

  • Page 20: Customer Key Programming

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • This device must accept any interference that may be Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a received, including interference that may cause unde- blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics.

  • Page 21: Rearming Of The System

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Rearming Of The System 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to vehicle: disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn the horn •...

  • Page 22: To Disarm The System

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Disarm The System NOTE: The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of button on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the the following methods: Vehicle Security Alarm.

  • Page 23: Illuminated Entry

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition remain armed when the battery is reconnected;...

  • Page 24: To Unlock The Doors

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into To Unlock The Doors the ignition switch disables the system from responding Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE to any button presses from that RKE transmitter. Driving transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system within five seconds, to unlock both doors.
  • Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • When not using the EVIC, perform the following activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UN- steps: LOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when...

  • Page 26: To Lock The Doors

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- To Lock The Doors ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the Key ter to lock both doors.

  • Page 27: To Open The Trunk

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • When not using the EVIC, perform the following Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated steps: will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 1.

  • Page 28: Programming Additional Transmitters

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless Transmitter Battery Replacement you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 5 mph NOTE: Perchlorate Material –...

  • Page 29: General Information

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 3. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal halves of the case together. Make sure there is an even distance, check for these two conditions: “gap”...

  • Page 30: How To Use Remote Start

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Use Remote Start WARNING! All of the following conditions must be met before the • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or engine will remote start: confined area.
  • Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute Vehicle cycle. • Press and release the REMOTE START button one time NOTE: or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute •...

  • Page 32: Door Locks

    30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Cancel Remote Start • For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter- Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the following N-Go feature, the ignition switch must be in the occur: ON/RUN position in order to drive the vehicle.
  • Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.

  • Page 34: Power Door Locks

    32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
  • Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden- 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed tally locking the Key Fob in the vehicle. Removing the returned to 0 mph (0 km/h) Key Fob or closing the door will allow the locks to 3.

  • Page 36: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the Key Fob in the ignition switch. KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the 3. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a OFF and ON/RUN and then back to OFF four times feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go.
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re- sponse time. •...
  • Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Passenger Side: If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and passenger door handle to unlock both doors automati-...
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, press the door handle LOCK button to lock both doors.

  • Page 40: Windows

    38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: WARNING! • The Key Off Power Delay feature will allow the power windows to operate for up to 60 minutes after the Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition is turned OFF.

  • Page 42: Wind Buffeting

    40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power window switches will remain active for up to TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF. The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by Opening either door will cancel this feature.

  • Page 43: Trunk Safety Warning

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 feature will function only when the vehicle is in the TRUNK SAFETY WARNING unlock condition. WARNING! With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, the Trunk Open symbol will display in the instrument cluster Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, indicating that the trunk is open.

  • Page 44: Trunk Emergency Release

    42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Trunk Emergency Release OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency Some of the most important safety features in your Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. vehicle are the restraint systems: In the event of an individual being locked inside the •...
  • Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage enhance occupant protection by managing occupant inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different energy during an impact event rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
  • Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space ride properly buckled up in the rear seat.
  • Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING! (Continued) on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument and cause an accident that includes you.

  • Page 48: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! (Continued) All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your lap/shoulder belts. vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during belts.
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 WARNING! (Continued) • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in an accident, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.
  • Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. a bit on the shoulder belt.
  • Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.

  • Page 53: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure additional information, refer to “Installing Child Re- Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child shoulder belt. Restraints” section. The chart below defines the type of feature for each seating position.

  • Page 54: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped

    52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort- 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click.

  • Page 55: Energy Management Feature

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Energy Management Feature Seat Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy The seat belts for both front seating positions are Management feature in the front seating positions to help equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on remove slack from the seat belt in the event of an...

  • Page 56: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )

    54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (BeltAlert ) (8 km/h), BeltAlert will provide both audio and visual BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and notification.

  • Page 57: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Seat Belt Extender We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended your throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt the best way to keep the baby safe.

  • Page 58: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
  • Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
  • Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Instrument Panel Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • Knee Impact Bolster driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides • Driver Advanced Front Air Bag output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), •...
  • Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may • No objects should be placed over or near the air provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant bag on the instrument panel, because any such during a side impact.
  • Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only.
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- WARNING! (Continued) brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that • If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, require air bag occupant protection. do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to WARNING!

  • Page 64: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls

    62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi- Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in proved protection for the driver and front passenger.
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are Light in the instrument panel for approxi- not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should mately four to eight seconds for a self-check have deployed.
  • Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The WARNING! steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- the air bags inflate to their full size.
  • Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be curtain air bag.
  • Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response System NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the communication network remains intact, and the the air bag system.
  • Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the Maintaining Your Air Bag System skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye WARNING! irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air.
  • Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) You will want to have the air bags ready to • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag inflate for your protection in a collision. The system.

  • Page 71: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint were buckled/fastened; Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may •...

  • Page 72: Child Restraints

    70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is WARNING! required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
  • Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Infants And Child Restraints held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- LATCH child restraint anchor system. Refer to “Lower facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”.
  • Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for over the front of the seat when their back is against the as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height seatback should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.
  • Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 you make sure that you can install the child restraint in WARNING! the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it. • Improper installation can lead to failure of an •...
  • Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) kits or retrofit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child the available attachments provided with your child re- restraint anchorage system called LATCH.
  • Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that are provided with the child restraint system. The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
  • Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- NOTE: • Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a the strap.
  • Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Driver Center Passenger WARNING! CRS Lock CRS Lock CRS Lock Improper installation of a child restraint to the First Row LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or Second Row killed.
  • Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To attach a child restraint tether strap: 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. 1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint.

  • Page 81: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Transporting Pets The engine oil, transmission fluid, and axle lubricant Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. installed at the factory is high-quality and energy- An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly conserving.

  • Page 82: Safety Tips

    80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas Transporting Passengers WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. WARNING! Breathing it can make you unconscious and can •...

  • Page 83: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The make sure that all windows are closed and the climate Vehicle control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT Seat Belts use the recirculation mode.
  • Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Defroster WARNING! (Continued) Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place • Always make sure that floor mats are properly the blower control on high speed. You should be able to attached to the floor mat fasteners.

  • Page 85: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts WARNING! (Continued) and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Check the wheel nuts for tightness.

  • Page 87: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......90 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped ... 94 ▫...
  • Page 88 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Command — If Equipped ... 123 Lights ......140 ▫...
  • Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 ▫ Flash-To-Pass ..... . . 144 ▫ To Set A Desired Speed ....152 ▫...
  • Page 90 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Parksense System Usage Precautions ..159 ▫ General Information ....171 Overhead Console .
  • Page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 ▫ Console Storage ..... 179 Electrical Power Outlets ....174 Cupholders .

  • Page 92: Mirrors

    90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.

  • Page 93: Outside Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) The mirrors are equipped with a rotational hinge. The to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight mirrors have one detent (clockwise) towards the rear of overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.

  • Page 94: Power Mirrors

    92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Mirrors After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off trim panel next to the power door lock switch.

  • Page 95: Slide-On-Rod" And Extender Features Of Sun Visor

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 desired position. To use the extender feature of the sun visor, grab the extender which is located at the rear of the visor and pull rearward. Illuminated Vanity Mirror “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor To use the “Slide-On-Rod”...

  • Page 96: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped

    For Uconnect™ customer support, visit the following long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to websites: the vehicle’s Uconnect™ Phone. The Uconnect™ Phone • www.chrysler.com/uconnect allows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to the • www.dodge.com/uconnect...
  • Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be Voice Command Button used with the system at a time. The system is available in Actual button location may vary with the ra- English, Spanish, or French languages.

  • Page 98: Operation

    96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Operation example, you can use the compound form voice Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone the compound form command into two voice com- menu structure.
  • Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 • When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Device” Cancel Command At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and and follow the audible prompts. you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a •...
  • Page 100 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the Call By Saying A Name vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three • Press the button to begin. and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the •...
  • Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Add Names To Your Uconnect™ Phonebook After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more NOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect™ Phonebook is phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the recommended when the vehicle is not in motion.
  • Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To call a name from the Uconnect™ Phonebook or • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. downloaded Phonebook, follow the procedure in SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone- “Call by Saying a Name”...
  • Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say mobile and a home number, but you can add “John “Phonebook Edit Entry”. Doe’s” work number later using the “Phonebook Edit Entry” feature. •...
  • Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect™ Phone will ask you to verify that you from the list, press the button while the Uconnect™ Phone is playing the desired entry and say wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook. “Delete”.

  • Page 105: Phone Call Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • To call one of the names in the list, press the Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call button during the playing of the desired name, and Currently In Progress say “Call”.
  • Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls Progress have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at a To make a second call while you are currently on a call, time.
  • Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Call Termination Call Continuation To end a call in progress, momentarily press the Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if Uconnect™...

  • Page 108: Uconnect™ Phone Features

    106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ Phone Features Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is Language Selection reachable: To change the language that the Uconnect™ Phone is • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency using: number for your area.
  • Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may Towing Assistance not be applicable with the available mobile service and If you need towing assistance: area. • Press the button to begin. • If supported, this number may be programmable on •...
  • Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Paging When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that To learn how to page, refer to “Working with Automated normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence Systems”. Paging works properly except for pagers of on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the certain companies, which time out a little too soon to button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed...
  • Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 The Uconnect™ Phone will then send the corresponding Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system tones over the phone. from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect™ Phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).

  • Page 112: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone When you mute the Uconnect™ Phone, you will still be keypad and still use the Uconnect™ Phone (while dialing able to hear the conversation coming from the other via the mobile phone keypad, the user must exercise party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
  • Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 • When prompted, say “List Phones”. from your Uconnect™ Phone paired mobile phone to the Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the button • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the phone names of and say “Transfer Call”.

  • Page 114: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone

    112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The selected phone will be used for the next phone Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ call. If the selected phone is not available, the Phone Uconnect™ Phone will return to using the highest Uconnect™...
  • Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 You can either press the Uconnect™ Phone button to Voice Command restore the factory setting or repeat the words and • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to phrases when prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone. For provide at least ⁄...
  • Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • fully closed windows, • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. • dry weather condition. • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). •...
  • Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • fully closed windows, Uconnect™ Phone can read or send new messages on • dry weather conditions, and your phone. • operation from the driver’s seat. Read Messages: • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness If you receive a new text message while your phone is to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and connected to Uconnect™...
  • Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Send Messages: 3. Where are you? You can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. To send 4. I need more direction. a new message: 5. L O L • Press the button. 6. Why •...
  • Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 16. Can this wait? Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 17. Bye for now Uconnect™ Phone. When this happens, the connection 18. When can we meet can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off/on.
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  • Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
  • Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...

  • Page 125: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 General Information NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- following conditions: mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a...

  • Page 126: Commands

    124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists The system will best recognize your speech if the win- options, press the Voice Command button, listen dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is for the beep, and say your command.
  • Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the Radio AM volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In system is speaking.
  • Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Disc To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
  • Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • “Switch to system setup” − “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Change to setup” − “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) • “Main menu setup” or —...

  • Page 130: Voice Training

    128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training WARNING! For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™ Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. outside of a vehicle.
  • Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.
  • Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar sup- WARNING! port. Pushing upward or downward on the switch will • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. raise and lower the position of the support. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death.

  • Page 133: Heated Seats

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. CAUTION! Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for Do not place any article under a power seat or HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF.

  • Page 134: Manual Forward Or Rearward Adjustment

    132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Forward Or Rearward Adjustment WARNING! The adjusting bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear- ward.

  • Page 135: Manual Front Seatback Recline

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Manual Front Seatback Recline WARNING! To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the position and release the lever.

  • Page 136: Passenger Seat Easy Entry

    134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Passenger Seat Easy Entry On the passenger seat, pull forward on the lever located on the side of the seatback in order to dump the seatback and slide the seat forward. You can also temporarily remove the seat belt from the guide loop on the seat and allow the seat belt to retract out of the way.
  • Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head WARNING! restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- downward on the head restraint.
  • Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The head restraints should only be removed by To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push rized dealer.

  • Page 139: Folding Rear Seat

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 NOTE: The outboard head restraints are not adjustable. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for tether routing. Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area.
  • Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.

  • Page 141: To Open And Close The Hood

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety Two latches must be released to open the hood. catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood.

  • Page 142: Lights

    140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS CAUTION! Headlights And Parking Lights To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to The headlight switch is located on the left side of the close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- instrument panel.

  • Page 143: Automatic Headlights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent Headlights On With Wipers for parking light and instrument panel light operation. (Available With Automatic Headlights Only) Turn it to the second detent for headlight, parking light When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on and instrument panel light operation.

  • Page 144: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped

    142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the OFF Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped position while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime the headlights within 45 seconds.

  • Page 145: Multifunction Lever

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on. NOTE: The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on. However, selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.

  • Page 146: Lane Change Assist

    144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Flash-To-Pass • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.

  • Page 147: Interior Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 open. This includes the glove box light, but not the trunk light. To restore interior light operation, either place the ignition in the RUN position or cycle the light switch. Dimmer Control The dimmer control is located to the right of the head- light switch.

  • Page 148: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Light Defeat (OFF) Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom off position. The interior lights will remain off when the doors are open. Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent. This feature brightens all text displays such as the odometer, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on.

  • Page 149: Intermittent Wiper System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Mist Feature CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever downward to the Mist position to activate a single wipe cycle to clear off road Turn the windshield wipers off when driving mist or spray from a passing vehicle. The wipers will through an automatic car wash.

  • Page 150: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)

    148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper Headlights On With Wipers (Available With control is in the delay range, the wipers will operate for Automatic Headlights Only) three wipe cycles after releasing the multifunction lever When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on and then resume the intermittent interval previously approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on...

  • Page 151: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward This feature allows you to tilt the steering column (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or steering wheel upward or downward as desired.

  • Page 152: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped

    150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps steering wheel to operate. warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start wheel has only one temperature setting.

  • Page 153: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material.. This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —...

  • Page 154: To Activate

    152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic To Set A Desired Speed Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle vehicle set speed. has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button and release.

  • Page 155: To Resume Speed

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 To Resume Speed decrease until the button is released. Release the button To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed button and release.

  • Page 156: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped

    154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so Usage Precautions for limitations of this system and it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed recommendations. Control. ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is WARNING! changed to the ON/RUN position.

  • Page 157: Parksense Warning Display

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 (200 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal ParkSense Display direction, depending on the location, type and orienta- When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display tion of the obstacle. will turn ON indicating the system status. ParkSense Warning Display The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Customer- Pro-...
  • Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
  • Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle:...

  • Page 160: Enabling/Disabling Parksense

    158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-24 in 24-14 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-60 cm) (60-35 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...

  • Page 161: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 disabled, the EVIC will display the “PARK ASSIST SYS- bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other TEM OFF” message for approximately five seconds. obstruction and then cycle the ignition. If the message continues to appear see an authorized dealer.
  • Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you turn ParkSense off, the instrument cluster obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide will display “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF.” Further- a false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia/ more, once you turn ParkSense off, it remains off bumper.
  • Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 CAUTION! WARNING! • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable • Drivers must be careful when backing up even to recognize every obstacle, including small ob- when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sys- stacles.

  • Page 164: Overhead Console

    162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE (HomeLink ) button and a power sunroof switch may WARNING! (Continued) also be included, if equipped. • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist System, it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing.

  • Page 165: Sunglasses Storage

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Press the lens to turn on the light. Press it a second time HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt to turn off the light. battery. These lights also turn on when a door is opened, when The HomeLink buttons that are located in the overhead the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) console designate the three different HomeLink chan-...

  • Page 166: Before You Begin Programming Homelink

    164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when rity Alarm is active. programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not Before You Begin Programming HomeLink erase channels when programming additional buttons.
  • Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink button you want to program and the hand-held transmit- ter button. 4. Continue to hold buttons until the EVIC display changes from “CHANNEL # TRAINING” to “CHAN- NEL # TRAINED”, then release both buttons.

  • Page 168: Programming A Non-Rolling Code

    166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On some garage door openers/devices there may be a Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button light that blinks when the garage door opener/device is To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, in the LEARN/TRAIN mode. follow these steps: NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next 1.
  • Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button. 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to The EVIC will display “CHANNEL # TRANSMIT”. If the program.

  • Page 170: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

    168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Canadian/Gate Operator Programming 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink For programming transmitters in Canada/United States button while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand- that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after held transmitter every two seconds.

  • Page 171: Using Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button Using HomeLink To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, To operate, press and release the programmed follow these steps: HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate opera- 1.

  • Page 172: Troubleshooting Tips

    170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here • Your motorized door or gate will open and close are some of the most common solutions: while you are programming the universal trans- •...

  • Page 173: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 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 174: Opening Sunroof - Express Mode

    172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express Mode WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it and the sunroof • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in will open automatically from any position. The sunroof the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the will open fully and stop automatically.

  • Page 175: Pinch Protect Feature

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Pinch Protect Feature Venting Sunroof — Express This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of Press and release the “Vent” button, and the sunroof will the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- open to the vent position.

  • Page 176: Sunroof Maintenance

    174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows This power outlet will also operate a conventional cigar together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs lighter unit. If desired, the front power outlet can be with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to converted by your authorized dealer to provide power minimize the buffeting or open any window.
  • Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Front Power Outlet Center Console Power Outlet The center console power outlet is powered directly from the battery (power available at all times).
  • Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Items plugged into this power outlet may discharge the WARNING! battery and/or prevent the engine from starting. To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
  • Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • After the use of high power draw accessories or • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw long periods of the vehicle not being started (with power from the vehicle’s battery even when not in accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).

  • Page 180: Cupholders

    178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS Illuminated Front Cupholders — If Equipped The front cupholders are illuminated with LEDs. They Front Cupholders are turned on with the headlights or parking lights. Refer The front cupholders are located in the center console. to “Lights”...

  • Page 181: Console Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Rear Cupholders Sliding Console Armrest CONSOLE FEATURES Console Storage The center console has a storage compartment located Sliding Center Console Armrest underneath the armrest, and also contains a 12 Volt The center console armrest slides forward with three power outlet, a molded-in coin holder (designed to hold detents to provide flexibility for comfort, cupholder use various size coins).
  • Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE UCI supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod WARNING! iPhone devices. Refer to “Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) — If Equipped” in “Understanding Your Instru- Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment Panel”...

  • Page 183: Rear Window Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to The rear window defroster button is located on the the heating elements: climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to •...

  • Page 185: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go Display — Instrument Panel Features ....186 If Equipped ......209 Instrument Cluster .
  • Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Media Center 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/ Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If (Sales Code RES+RSC)....226 Equipped .
  • Page 187 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 ▫ Controlling The iPod Or External USB ▫ CD Player ......251 Device Using Radio Buttons .

  • Page 188: Instrument Panel Features

    186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlets 6 — ESC OFF Switch 11 — Ignition Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Sport Button 12 — Trunk Release Button 3 — Glove Compartment 8 — Hazard Warning Switch 13 —...

  • Page 189: Instrument Cluster

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...

  • Page 190: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 5. Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible 1. Fuel Gauge engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when range.
  • Page 191 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 7. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Also, have the system checked by an authorized dealer if This light will turn on briefly as a bulb check the light does not come on during starting. when the ignition switch is placed in ON/ 8.
  • Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 240°F others could be badly burned by steam or boiling (116°C) or greater, pull over and stop the vehicle.
  • Page 193 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 10. Air Bag Warning Light 12. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ This light will turn on for four to eight seconds Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator turned to the ON/RUN position.
  • Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously. This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
  • Page 195 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 17. Shift Lever Indicator — Automatic Transmission the repair technician should leave the odometer reading Only the same as it was before the repair or service. If s/he The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the cannot do so, then the odometer must be set at zero, and instrument cluster.
  • Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL press the TRIP ODOMETER button to turn off the The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- message. If the problem continues, the message will ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic appear the next time the vehicle is started.
  • Page 197 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- tion. Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger- ous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is take longer to stop the vehicle.
  • Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not tires.) operating properly.
  • Page 199 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it CAUTION! indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required. However, The TPMS has been optimized for the original the conventional brake system will continue to operate equipment tires and wheels.

  • Page 200: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the ignition is in the ON/RUN position before engine WARNING! start. If the MIL does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition checked A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced promptly.
  • Page 201 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays • Tire Pressure Monitor System • Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) • Compass Display • Outside Temperature Display • Trip Computer Functions • Uconnect™ phone Displays (If Equipped) • Uconnect™ gps Screens (If Equipped) •...
  • Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by MENU Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the MENU button to access wheel: the main menu, or to return to the main menu from the sub-menus.

  • Page 203: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 • Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single SELECT Button Press and release the SELECT button for access chime) to main menus, sub-menus or to select a per- • Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not in PARK sonal setting in the setup menu.
  • Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Did Not Train • 1–4 SKIPSHIFT • Low Tire Pressure (with a single chime) • UPSHIFT • Service TPM System (with a single chime) • Sport Mode Active • ESC Off – Electronic Stability Control is deactivated •...

  • Page 205: Engine Oil Change Indicator System

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 Engine Oil Change Indicator System Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go Oil Change Required 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.) indicator system.

  • Page 206: Trip Functions

    204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip Functions Average Fuel Economy To access, press and release the MENU button until “Trip Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. Functions” appears in the EVIC, then press and release When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read the SELECT button.
  • Page 207 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km) Display Units of Measure in estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change To make your selection, press and release the SELECT to a text display of LOW FUEL. This display will button until “ENGLISH”...

  • Page 208: Performance Features

    206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Performance Features This light will illuminate when the sport mode is selected. This mode provides performance WARNING! based tuning with improved handling through an electronic controlled dampening system. Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor- This system reduces body roll and pitch in many driving mance Features is intended for off-highway or off- situations including cornering, acceleration and braking.
  • Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 • Digital Speedometer • The time will continue to display until the SELECT button is pressed. To access, press and release either the UP or DOWN • Pressing the SELECT button will clear the current run arrow button until “Performance Features”...
  • Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The distance and speed measurements display while • Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach the event is taking place. 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) in less then 30 seconds. • The distance measurement will be aborted if the brake •...

  • Page 211: Keyless Enter-N-Go Display - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 • When a force greater than zero is measured, the display will update the value as it climbs. As the G-Force falls, the peak forces will continue to display. • Pressing the SELECT button will clear the peak force values.

  • Page 212: Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (Dss) - If Equipped

    210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Starting And Operat- Compass Display ing” for more information. The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. Press and release the NOTE: Under certain conditions, the display may be MENU button until “Compass”...
  • Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic 5. Slowly complete one or more 360-degree turns (in an objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the EVIC area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the turns off.

  • Page 214: System Warnings (Customer Information Features)

    212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of 2. Press and release the MENU button until Personal the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Settings displays in the EVIC. Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass 3.

  • Page 215: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 • Oil Pressure SELECT button while in this display to select English, Shows the actual oil pressure. Espanol, or Francais. Then, as you continue, the informa- tion will display in the selected language. • Tire Pressure Shows the actual tire pressure for each tire (EXCLUDING NOTE: The EVIC will not change the Uconnect™...
  • Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passen- Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock ger door. When All Doors 1st Press is selected, both of When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
  • Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your When on is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to selection, press and release the SELECT button until “Electronic Brake Control System”...
  • Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle door will cancel this feature. To make your been deactivated. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in selection, press and release the SELECT button until “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”. “Off,” “45 sec.,” “5 min.,” “10 min.,” “30 min.,” or “60 Enable/Disable the Rear Park Assist System min.”...

  • Page 219: Media Center 730N/430/430N

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 measure. To make your selection, press and release the MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) SELECT button until “ENGLISH” or “METRIC” appears. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/ RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV —...

  • Page 220: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode

    218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch position to operate the radio.
  • Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 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 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to You may add a second station to each pushbutton by exit setting tone, balance, and fade. repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the AM/FM Button display window.

  • Page 223: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 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 224 222 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 225: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 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 226 224 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 227: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended supported. to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Playback of MP3 Files before writing to the disc.

  • Page 228: Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales Code Res+Rsc)

    226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is OFF). MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.
  • Page 229 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Refer to “Voice Command” in “Understanding The Fea- radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second tures Of Your Vehicle”.
  • Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control Uconnect Phone”...
  • Page 231 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the direction of the arrows.
  • Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five Program Type 16-Digit Character Display seconds will allow the program format type to be se- News News lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Nostalgia Nostalga Music Type information.
  • Page 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 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 234: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    232 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 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 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 236: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning Random Play.
  • Page 237 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. character extension) When reading discs recorded using formats other than •...
  • Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the supported. following table are supported. In addition, variable bit Playback of MP3 Files rates (VBR) are also supported.

  • Page 239: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a time priority mode. single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or before writing to the disc.

  • Page 240: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped

    238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the System Activation AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you down. may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory-installed satellite TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) radio system in your vehicle.
  • Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly ESN/SID Access on or above the antenna. With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll Reception Quality...
  • Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia INFO Button (Satellite) Mode Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or able).
  • Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.

  • Page 244: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped

    242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be button number will display. plugged into the USB port, located in the center console or glove compartment. Buttons 1 - 6 These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod...

  • Page 245: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external the vehicle’s iPod /USB/MP3 control system (iPod or USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port external USB device may take a few minutes to connect), which is located in the center console or glove compart- the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by...

  • Page 246: Controlling The Ipod Or External Usb Device Using Radio Buttons

    244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The audio device can be controlled using the radio mode. In Play mode, the following buttons on the radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod contents. faceplate may be used to control the iPod or external USB device and display data: •...
  • Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 • A single press backward << RW or forward FF >> will • Press the SCAN button to use iPod /USB/MP3 de- jump backward or forward respectively, for five vice scan mode, which will play the first 10 seconds of seconds.

  • Page 248: List Or Browse Mode

    246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • During all List modes, the iPod displays all lists in List Or Browse Mode During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backward scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the (counterclockwise) to get to the track faster.
  • Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current CAUTION! list on the top line and the first item in that list on • Leaving the iPod or external USB device (or any the second line. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in •...

  • Page 250: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)

    248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) 2. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the Setup , then Select Audio Devices . Uconnect™ phone system. 3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons Uconnect™...

  • Page 251: Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 HARMAN KARDON Logic7 HIGH system has higher SPL and a dramatic increase in dy- PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND namic sound quality. The speakers are tuned for maxi- SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE mum efficiency and perfectly matched to the amplifier SURROUND (DSS) —...

  • Page 252: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Selecting “Surround Sound” through the DSS modes activates the Harman Kardon Logic7 multichannel surround-sound technology in your vehicle. Some audio will sound better in DSS modes, others in Stereo mode. When in “Surround Sound” mode, balance is set auto- matically.

  • Page 253: Radio Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Pressing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next CD/HDD/AUX/VES, etc.). track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a beginning of the previous track if it is within one second...

  • Page 254: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance

    252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC 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 255: Climate Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 CLIMATE CONTROLS Automatic Operation Operation of the system is quite simple. Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) The Automatic Temperature Control system automati- 1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at Blower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO.

  • Page 256: Blower Control

    254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The recommended setting for maximum comfort for the Blower Control average person is 72°F (22°C); however, this may vary. For full automatic operation or for automatic blower operation, turn the NOTE: knob to the AUTO position. In manual •...
  • Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255...
  • Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets.
  • Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. only. When the air conditioning is •...

  • Page 260: Operating Tips

    258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Summer Operation can temporarily put the system into Recirculation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles Mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect the system is blowing air out the defrost vents.
  • Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they windshield and provide sufficient heating.
  • Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...

  • Page 263: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....265 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ..273 ▫...
  • Page 264 262 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ..296 AutoStick ......286 ▫...
  • Page 265 STARTING AND OPERATING 263 Tire Safety Information ....310 Tire Chains ......327 ▫...
  • Page 266 264 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ MMT In Gasoline ....341 ▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ..346 ▫...

  • Page 267: Starting Procedures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 265 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.

  • Page 268: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped

    266 STARTING AND OPERATING ignition switch to the START position and release when Automatic Transmission – If Equipped the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK 15 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, position before you can start the engine.

  • Page 269: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    STARTING AND OPERATING 267 Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start) Keyless Enter-N-Go This feature allows the driver to oper- NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm ate the ignition switch with the push engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the of a button, as long as the ENGINE accelerator pedal.

  • Page 270: Normal Starting

    268 STARTING AND OPERATING Removing The Button To start the engine, the transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL. Press and hold the brake pedal while press- 1. The ENGINE START/STOP button can be removed ing the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The system from the ignition switch for key fob use.
  • Page 271 STARTING AND OPERATING 269 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” proce- display a “Vehicle Not In Park” message and the engine dure. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior will remain running. Never leave a vehicle out of the to the engine starting, release the button.
  • Page 272 270 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Keyless Enter-N-Go Functions – With Driver’s Foot • If the ignition switch is left in the ACC position, the OFF The Brake Pedal/Clutch Pedal (In PARK Or system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of NEUTRAL Position) inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF The Keyless Enter-N-Go feature operates similar to an...

  • Page 273: Extreme Cold Weather

    STARTING AND OPERATING 271 • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time WARNING! (Continued) to return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get displays “IGNITION MODE OFF”). it started.
  • Page 274 272 STARTING AND OPERATING Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE the way to the floor and hold it, then press and hold the START/STOP Button) – Automatic Transmission ENGINE START/STOP button for no more than 15 sec- onds. Release the accelerator pedal and the clutch pedal, Only If the engine fails to start after you have followed the wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”...

  • Page 275: After Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 273 The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one CAUTION! hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec- WARNING! onds before trying again. Remember to disconnect the engine block heater After Starting cord before driving.
  • Page 276 274 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: During cold weather, you may experience in- CAUTION! creased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid • Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch warms up. This is normal. pedal, or try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this will cause abnormal wear on the clutch.
  • Page 277 STARTING AND OPERATING 275 Shifting CAUTION! Fully press the clutch pedal and lift your foot off the accelerator pedal before shifting gears. As you release the Always make sure the vehicle comes to a complete clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator pedal. Damage stop before shifting into REVERSE.
  • Page 278 276 STARTING AND OPERATING Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively with the clutch engaged (clutch pedal released), but it steady speeds) may result in increased fuel economy. may also be heard when driving at low engine RPM. Also, this may be more noticeable when the transmis- Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired sion is warm.
  • Page 279 STARTING AND OPERATING 277 When the “1–4 Skip Shift Indicator Message” is dis- CAUTION! played, the shift mechanism will only allow shifts from • If you skip more than one gear while downshift- first gear to fourth gear. After you shift the transmission to fourth gear, you can press the clutch in and shift to ing or downshift at too high an engine speed, you another forward gear.

  • Page 280: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped

    278 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK CAUTION! or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than Damage to the automatic transmission may occur if idle speed.

  • Page 281: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    STARTING AND OPERATING 279 the transmission in PARK. This system also locks the shift WARNING! (Continued) lever in PARK whenever the ignition switch is in the OFF • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure position. those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift...

  • Page 282: Gear Ranges

    280 STARTING AND OPERATING The electronically-controlled transmission provides a Gear Ranges precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new NEUTRAL into another gear range. vehicle may be somewhat abrupt.
  • Page 283 STARTING AND OPERATING 281 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than the parking brake. Always apply the parking idle speed.
  • Page 284 282 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
  • Page 285 STARTING AND OPERATING 283 • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever CAUTION! will not move out of PARK. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you REVERSE must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
  • Page 286 284 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission ignition to coast down a hill.
  • Page 287 STARTING AND OPERATING 285 Transmission Limp Home Mode 3. Turn the engine OFF. Transmission function is monitored electronically for 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home 5.

  • Page 288: Autostick

    286 STARTING AND OPERATING Overdrive Operation This system can also provide you with more control The automatic transmission includes an electronically during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, controlled Overdrive (fifth gear). The transmission will mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situa- automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the follow- tions.
  • Page 289 STARTING AND OPERATING 287 • The transmission will automatically downshift as the • An “UPSHIFT” message will appear in the Electronic vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) portion of the in- display the current gear. strument cluster when using AutoStick , to alert the driver to upshift to the next gear.

  • Page 290: Sport Mode

    288 STARTING AND OPERATING • Heavily pressing the accelerator pedal may generate SPORT MODE an automatic downshift for improved acceleration. This vehicle is equipped with an electronic controlled dampening system. This system reduces body roll and • This mode should be used for most driving situations. pitch in many driving situations including cornering, Sport acceleration and braking.

  • Page 291: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    STARTING AND OPERATING 289 AUTO mode will be a more soft touring ride, where as SPORT will be a firmer, sportier suspension for better handling. SPORT mode also affects transmission shifting in either Auto or Manual mode. Refer to “AutoStick ” in “Starting And Operating”...

  • Page 292: Traction

    290 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. WARNING! 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. visible. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear 4.

  • Page 293: Flowing/Rising Water

    STARTING AND OPERATING 291 Flowing/Rising Water CAUTION! • Due to lower ground clearance, driving your ve- WARNING! hicle up steep driveways, approach ramps or near Do not drive on, or cross, a road or a path where parking blocks may cause damage to the front water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
  • Page 294 292 STARTING AND OPERATING Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! Although your vehicle is capable of driving through • Driving through standing water may cause dam- shallow standing water, consider the following Caution and Warning before doing so. age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, CAUTION! transmission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination...

  • Page 295: Power Steering

    STARTING AND OPERATING 293 POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph steering capability if power assist is lost.

  • Page 296: Power Steering Fluid Check

    294 STARTING AND OPERATING system. This noise should be considered normal, and it checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are does not in any way damage the steering system. apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated.

  • Page 297: Parking Brake

    STARTING AND OPERATING 295 If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light”...

  • Page 298: Manual Transmission - If Equipped

    296 STARTING AND OPERATING Manual Transmission – If Equipped Automatic Transmission – If Equipped The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To release the lower left corner of the instrument panel.
  • Page 299 STARTING AND OPERATING 297 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless the parking brake. Always apply the parking Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.

  • Page 300: Brake System

    298 STARTING AND OPERATING OFF) the brakes will still function. The effort required to CAUTION! brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with the power system operating. If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the parking brake released, a brake system malfunction Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is indicated.
  • Page 301 STARTING AND OPERATING 299 is working properly. This self check occurs each time the WARNING! vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h). • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains so- ABS is activated during braking under certain road or phisticated electronic equipment that may be sus- stopping conditions.
  • Page 302 300 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) The “Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent Light” monitors the anti-lock brake system. The the natural laws of physics from acting on the light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering the ON position and may stay on for as long as four...

  • Page 303: Electronic Brake Control System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 301 If both the “Brake Warning Light” and the “ABS Warning Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Light” remain on, the ABS and EBD systems are not This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control functioning. Immediate repair to the ABS system is under adverse braking conditions by controlling hydrau- required.

  • Page 304: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    302 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Control System (TCS) Brake Assist System (BAS) This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each This system complements the ABS by optimizing the driven wheel. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is vehicle braking capability during emergency braking applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is maneuvers.

  • Page 305: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 303 during this short period of time, the system will release WARNING! brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill. The system will release brake pressure in proportion to The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the the intended direction of travel.
  • Page 306 304 STARTING AND OPERATING For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the WARNING! following steps: There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than NOTE: You must complete Steps 1 through 8 within 8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, 90 seconds.

  • Page 307: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 305 8. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and then an The ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the path additional half-turn to the right. that the driver intends to steer the vehicle and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle.
  • Page 308 306 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes WARNING! The ESC system has three available operating modes: The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- ESC On vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the This is the normal operating mode for the ESC. When- vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by ever the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in this prevailing road conditions.
  • Page 309 STARTING AND OPERATING 307 The “ESC Off” switch is located in the switch bank near WARNING! the bottom center of the instrument panel. To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily press the “ESC Off” When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESC, switch and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator except for the limited wheel slip feature described in Light”...
  • Page 310 308 STARTING AND OPERATING release the TRIP ODOMETER button located on the NOTE: When the ESC is switched OFF, a feature of the instrument cluster to clear this message. The “ESC OFF” system remains active. This feature controls wheel spin message may appear in the Electronic Vehicle Informa- across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential.

  • Page 311: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light

    STARTING AND OPERATING 309 ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- ESC OFF Indicator Light celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and Light”...

  • Page 312: Synchronizing Esc

    310 STARTING AND OPERATING The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” indicates the TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off. Tire Markings Synchronizing ESC If the power supply is interrupted (battery disconnected discharged), “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” may illuminate with the engine running. If this should occur, turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right.
  • Page 313 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 • Temporary spare tires are spares designed for tempo- NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. rary emergency use only. Temporary high pressure design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” compact spare tires have the letter “T”...
  • Page 314 312 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart TIRE SIZING TERMS 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 or S = Temporary compact spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
  • Page 315 STARTING AND OPERATING 313 TIRE SIZING TERMS 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 316 314 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.

  • Page 317: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    STARTING AND OPERATING 315 Tire Terminology and Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.

  • Page 318: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    316 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: Tire and Loading Information 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 or the rear edge of the 3) tire size designed for your vehicle...
  • Page 319 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 axles must not be exceeded. For further information on 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. “Vehicle Loading” in this section. 3.
  • Page 320 318 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities calculated in Step 4.
  • Page 321 STARTING AND OPERATING 319...

  • Page 322: Tires - General Information

    320 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.

  • Page 323: Tire Inflation Pressures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 321 Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to door.
  • Page 324 322 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 325: Radial Ply Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 323 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...

  • Page 326: Tire Spinning

    324 STARTING AND OPERATING These low-profile high performance tires are not de- WARNING! signed for off-road or winter (snow or cold weather) conditions, and their noise, ride, and wear will be differ- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ent than non-performance tires.

  • Page 327: Life Of Tire

    STARTING AND OPERATING 325 Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven WARNING! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread.

  • Page 328: Replacement Tires

    326 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Tires It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for affect your vehicle’s handling.

  • Page 329: Tire Chains

    STARTING AND OPERATING 327 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 330 328 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Use on rear wheels only. To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the • Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave- following precautions: ment. • Because of restricted chain clearance between tires •...

  • Page 331: Snow Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 329 Always use the lower suggested operating speed if both Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what the chain manufacturer and vehicle manufacturer sug- was originally equipped with your vehicle and should gest a maximum speed. This notice applies to all chain not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph traction devices, including link and cable (radial) chains.

  • Page 332: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    330 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tire Rotation – Four Season/RSA Tires The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at The suggested rotation method for vehicles equipped different loads and perform different steering, driving, with all season tires is the “forward-cross” as shown in and braking functions.

  • Page 333: Tire Rotation - F1 Three Season Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 331 Tire Rotation – F1 Three Season Tires TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The suggested rotation method is the “side-to-side” as The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the shown in the following diagram. This method is required driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- due to different size tires on the front and rear of the mended cold placard pressure.
  • Page 334 332 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if For example, your vehicle may have a recommended the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure limit for any reason, including low temperature effects of 30 psi (207 kPa).
  • Page 335 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 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 and warning have been established for the tire size •...

  • Page 336: Premium System

    334 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, • Various TPMS messages, which display in the Elec- and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and the tire. • TPM Telltale Light Premium System Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless...
  • Page 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible and inflate all of the tires with a low pressure condition (those flashing in the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure inflation value. Once the system receives the updated tire pressures, the system will automatically update, the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flashing, and the “TPM Telltale Light”...
  • Page 338 336 STARTING AND OPERATING Service TPMS Warning If a system fault is detected, the “TPM Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. The system fault will also sound a chime. In addition, the EVIC will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value to indicate which...
  • Page 339 STARTING AND OPERATING 337 If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault message for a minimum of five seconds when a system no longer exists, the “TPM Telltale Light”...

  • Page 340: General Information

    338 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the “TPM the TPMS will update automatically.

  • Page 341: Fuel Requirements

    STARTING AND OPERATING 339 The TPM sensors are regulated under one of the follow- as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi- ing licenses: ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before considering service for the vehicle. United States ....MRXC4W4MA4 Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and Canada .

  • Page 342: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends

    340 STARTING AND OPERATING The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline or lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro- E-85 ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the vide excellent performance and durability of engine and manufacturer.

  • Page 343: Mmt In Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 341 To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, E-85 perform the following: therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to •...

  • Page 344: Fuel System Cautions

    342 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentra- performance: tions of methanol.

  • Page 345: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    STARTING AND OPERATING 343 Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper WARNING! maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mal conditions repaired promptly.

  • Page 346: Adding Fuel

    344 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL NOTE: When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler door. Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the CAUTION! left side of the vehicle.

  • Page 347: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    STARTING AND OPERATING 345 • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel WARNING! tank is full. • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel tank is being filled.

  • Page 348: Vehicle Loading

    346 STARTING AND OPERATING • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on the • Type of Vehicle “Vehicle Certification Label.” This information should be • Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) used for passenger and luggage loading as indicated.

  • Page 349: Overloading

    STARTING AND OPERATING 347 The best way to figure out the total weight of your WARNING! vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for operation. Weigh it on a commercial scale to ensure that Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is it is not over the GVWR.

  • Page 350: Loading

    348 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty the brakes operate. weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items NOTE: Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” affixed down low and be sure you distribute their weight as to the rear of the driver’s door for your vehicle’s GVWR evenly as possible.

  • Page 351: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Automatic Transmission — If Equipped CAUTION! Recreational towing (with rear wheels on the ground) is NOT ALLOWED. The only acceptable method for tow- Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ing this vehicle (behind another vehicle) is on a vehicle ments can cause severe transmission damage.

  • Page 352: Manual Transmission - If Equipped

    350 STARTING AND OPERATING Manual Transmission — If Equipped Manual transmission vehicles may also be towed using a Vehicles with a manual transmission may be flat towed vehicle trailer (with all four wheels off the ground). (with all four wheels on the ground) under the following Use of a towing dolly is not recommended, as vehicle conditions: damage may occur.

  • Page 353: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ....366 Hazard Warning Flashers ....352 If Your Engine Overheats .

  • Page 354: Hazard Warning Flashers

    352 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank near the bottom center of the instrument potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- panel.

  • Page 355: Tirefit Kit

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 353 TIREFIT KIT CAUTION! Small punctures up to ⁄ in (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or Driving with a hot cooling system could damage nails) should not be removed from the tire. TIREFIT can your vehicle.

  • Page 356: Tirefit Storage

    354 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT Storage TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation The TIREFIT kit is located in the trunk. 1. Sealant Bottle TIREFIT Location 2. Deflation Button 3. Pressure Gauge 4. Power Button...
  • Page 357 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 355 5. Mode Select Knob Selecting Sealant Mode Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to this 6. Sealant Hose (Clear) position to inject the TIREFIT Sealant 7. Air Pump Hose (Black) and to inflate the tire. Use the Sealant Hose (clear hose) (6) when selecting 8.

  • Page 358: Tirefit Usage Precautions

    356 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem TIREFIT Usage Precautions on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the • Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant TIREFIT kit. Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the •...
  • Page 359 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 357 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) − If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the wheel. vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the •...

  • Page 360: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit

    358 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT WARNING! (Continued) (A) Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT: • Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair, eyes, or clothing. TIRE- 1.
  • Page 361 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 359 (B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT: (C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire: 1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Sealant Mode • Always start the engine before turning ON the TIRE- position.
  • Page 362 360 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Sealant Hose (6) to the valve stem. Check that the Mode If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the Select Knob (5) is in the Sealant Mode position and not Sealant Hose (6): Air Mode.
  • Page 363 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 361 If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) hose, and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle storage pressure within 15 minutes: location. Quickly proceed to (D) “Drive Vehicle”. •...
  • Page 364 362 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and WARNING! screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve stem. TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using 4.
  • Page 365 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 363 2. Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem, 2. Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 recessed area under the sealant bottle. Volt outlet.

  • Page 366: Jump-Starting Procedures

    364 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
  • Page 367 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 365 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.

  • Page 368: Jump-Starting Procedure

    366 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
  • Page 369 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 367 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper WARNING! cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable discharged battery.

  • Page 370: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    368 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE NOTE: Turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Stability can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your Program,”...

  • Page 371: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 369 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE WARNING! If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires.
  • Page 372 370 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (engine Off). 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 5. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center con- sole.

  • Page 373: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 371 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. Wheels OFF The AUTOMATIC Towing Condition MANUAL TRANSMISSION Ground TRANSMISSION If transmission is operable: If transmission is operable: •...

  • Page 374: Automatic Transmission

    372 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see “Shift Lever If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- Override” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for instruc- sion is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the four wheels on the ground) under the following condi- PARK position for towing.

  • Page 375: Manual Transmission

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 373 Manual Transmission CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. Failure to follow these towing methods can cause severe transmission damage. Such damage is not If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 377 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... 385 Engine Compartment — 6.4L (392 HEMI) ..378 ▫...
  • Page 378 376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Brake System ..... . . 399 Bulb Replacement ..... 418 ▫...
  • Page 379 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 ▫ License Lamp ..... . . 422 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ..424 ▫...

  • Page 380: Engine Compartment - 6.4L (392 Hemi)

    378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L (392 HEMI) 1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 4 —...

  • Page 381: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 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 382: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Trip Odometer button to turn off the message. If the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II problem continues, the message will appear the next time system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the vehicle is started.

  • Page 383: Replacement Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will system to update. A recheck with the above test routine happen: may then indicate that the system is now ready. a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal...

  • Page 384: Dealer Service

    382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.

  • Page 385: Engine Oil

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids engine after it has sat overnight. that protect the performance and durability of Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance...
  • Page 386 384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, SAE 5W-40 engine oil is preferred for use in all operating temperatures. whichever occurs first. Engine Oil Selection The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended For best performance and maximum protection under all...

  • Page 387: Engine Oil Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Engine Air Cleaner Filter Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, maintenance intervals.

  • Page 388: Maintenance-Free Battery

    386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended.
  • Page 389 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.

  • Page 390: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 391: Body Lubrication

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- grit; after lubricating excess oil and grease should be carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental removed.

  • Page 392: Adding Washer Fluid

    390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods Adding Washer Fluid may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt front of the engine compartment.

  • Page 393: Exhaust System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391 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 394 392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.

  • Page 395: Cooling System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 396 394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Checks drain from the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT RE- Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT. applicable).
  • Page 397 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 Adding Coolant CAUTION! Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine • Mixing of coolants other than specified HOAT coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance intervals. This engine coolant (antifreeze) can be used up engine coolants may result in engine damage and to five years or 102,000 miles (170 000 km) before may decrease corrosion protection.
  • Page 398 396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant Cooling System Pressure Cap and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of coolant exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34°F ( 37°C) are and to ensure that coolant will return to the radiator from anticipated.
  • Page 399 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 Coolant Level WARNING! (Continued) The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en- engine OFF and cold, the level of the coolant in the bottle gine damage may result.
  • Page 400 398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If frequent coolant additions are required, or if the Points To Remember level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop when NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles the engine cools, the cooling system should be pres- (kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming sure tested for leaks.

  • Page 401: Brake System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 Brake System Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per- In order to assure brake system performance, all brake forming underhood services. system components should be inspected periodically. Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
  • Page 402 400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the Parts”...

  • Page 403: Clutch Hydraulic System (Manual Transmission) - If Equipped

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 Manual Transmission – If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) Fluid Level Check • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on the left nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could side of the transmission.

  • Page 404: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped

    402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission – If Equipped policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealers as Selection Of Lubricant they may adversely affect seals. It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- CAUTION! mance.

  • Page 405: Rear Axle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 Fluid And Filter Changes CAUTION! Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- maintenance intervals. facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque fluid and filter should be changed.

  • Page 406: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Axle Fluid What Causes Corrosion? Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of maintenance intervals. paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion The most common causes are: •...
  • Page 407 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- CAUTION! (Continued) lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug • Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove. (8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal of •...
  • Page 408 406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar Wheel And Wheel Trim Care cause that destroys the paint and protective coating, • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
  • Page 409 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Interior Care Equipped Use MOPAR Fabric Cleaner or equivalent to clean fabric Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- upholstery and MOPAR Carpet Cleaner or equivalent ner: for carpeting.
  • Page 410 408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi- wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses. tioner is not required to maintain the original condition. Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis WARNING!
  • Page 411 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR Total Clean or The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are equivalent, a mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them.

  • Page 412: Fuses

    410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES CAUTION! Integrated Power Module • When installing the integrated power module The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- compartment. This module contains fuses and relays. erly positioned and fully latched.
  • Page 413 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Washer Motor — — — Blue 30 Amp — Windshield Wiper — 25 Amp Powertrain Control Pink Natural Module (PCM) 30 Amp —...

  • Page 414: Rear Power Distribution Center

    412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse — — — — — — — — — — — — Rear Power Distribution Center There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center contains fuses and relays.
  • Page 415 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description CAUTION! Fuse Fuse • When installing the power distribution center 60 Amp — Ignition Off Draw cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- Yellow (IOD) Cavity 1 of the erly positioned and fully latched.
  • Page 416 414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp — Heated Seats – If 12 * — — — Pink Equipped 13 * — — — — 20 Amp Fuel Pump —...
  • Page 417 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — — — — 5 Amp Cluster/Electronic Orange Stability Program — — — (ESP)/Powertrain — — — Control Module — — — (PCM)/STOP LIGHT —...
  • Page 418 416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 25 Amp Hands-Free Phone – 30 Amp — Rear Window De- Natural If Equipped/Radio/ Pink froster Amplifier Feed 20 Amp — Amplifier/Sunroof – —...

  • Page 419: Vehicle Storage

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb Number battery. Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps ... . . W5W Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp .

  • Page 420: Bulb Replacement

    418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number Headlamp – High Intensity Discharge (HID) ..D1S Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Park/Turn Lamp — Models With Halogen Halogen Headlamp.

  • Page 421: Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 NOTE: WARNING! • If a screwdriver is used, make sure a soft material is placed between the vehicle body and tool so not to A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of scratch the paint. HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned ON.

  • Page 422: Tail/Turn And Stop Lamp

    420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Tail/Turn And Stop Lamp 1. Open the trunk. 2. Using a screwdriver, remove the tail lamp retainer. 4. Pull back the trunk liner. 5. Remove the remaining fasteners from the back of the tail lamp assembly. 6.
  • Page 423 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 11. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise. 12. Reinstall the tail lamp assembly, fasteners, electrical connector, and trunk liner. 13. Reinstall tail lamp retainer. 7. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side. 8.

  • Page 424: Center Tail/Backup Lamp

    422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center Tail/Backup Lamp See your authorized dealer for bulb replacement. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The CHMSL uses LED lamps that are not serviceable separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly, see your authorized dealer. License Lamp 1.

  • Page 425: Fluid Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 6.4 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-40, Synthetic API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 6.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile 15 Quarts 14.4 Liters Formula or equivalent)

  • Page 426: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts

    424 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 For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operat- ing conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10725 and are approved to MB 229.3 or MB 229.5.

  • Page 427: Chassis

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Manual Transmission – If Equipped MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Automatic Transmission – If MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed Equipped ATF+4 product. Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used.
  • Page 429 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....428 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..430...
  • Page 430 428 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime manual must be done at the times or mileages specified will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change vehicle performance and reliability.
  • Page 431 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 429 • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In- vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom- eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for •...
  • Page 432 430 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month At Each Oil Change • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Change the engine oil filter. damage. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals CAUTION! as required.
  • Page 433 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 431 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 434: Service Schedule

    432 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 435 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 433 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 436 434 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature, Authorized Service Center...
  • Page 437 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 435 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary. ❏...
  • Page 438 436 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 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 439 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 437 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 440 438 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 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 441 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 439 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 442 440 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 443 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 441 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service 114 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 444 442 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service 126 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 445 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 443 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature, Authorized Service Center...
  • Page 446 444 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary. ❏...
  • Page 447 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 445 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
  • Page 448 446 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 449: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......449 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
  • Page 450 448 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 455 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......455 ▫...

  • Page 451: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 449 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 452: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center

    450 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 423–6343 •...

  • Page 453: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 451 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 454: Warranty Information

    452 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION 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 and market.

  • Page 455: In Canada

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 453 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 456 454 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the information 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 hicles.
  • Page 457 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 455 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 458 456 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 459 INDEX...
  • Page 460 458 INDEX About Your Brakes ....295,298 Airbag, Side ..... . 59,62,64,65 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
  • Page 461 INDEX 459 Automatic Door Locks ..... 33 B-Pillar Location ......316 Automatic Headlights .
  • Page 462 460 INDEX Brightness, Interior Lights ....145 Check Engine Light Bulb Replacement ..... 417,418 (Malfunction Indicator Light) .
  • Page 463 INDEX 461 Connector Corrosion Protection ..... 404 UCI ......242 Cruise Light .
  • Page 464 462 INDEX Disabled Vehicle Towing ....371 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ..198 Disposal Emergency Deck Lid Release ....42 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .
  • Page 465 INDEX 463 Fails to Start ......271 Exhaust Gas Caution ....80,343 Flooded, Starting .
  • Page 466 464 INDEX Fluid Level Checks Gauge ......188 Automatic Transmission ....402 Materials Added .
  • Page 467 INDEX 465 Speedometer ......188 Headlights ......418 Tachometer .
  • Page 468 466 INDEX HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 163 Jump Starting ......364 Hood Release ......139 Key-In Reminder .
  • Page 469 INDEX 467 Latches ....... . 83 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 309 Hood .
  • Page 470 468 INDEX Low Fuel ......197 Loading Vehicle ..... . 346,348 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .
  • Page 471 INDEX 469 Manual Transmission ....273,401,403 MTBE/ETBE ......340 Fluid Level Check .
  • Page 472 470 INDEX Disposal ......385 Paint Care ......404 Filter .
  • Page 473 INDEX 471 Sunroof ......171 Recreational Towing ..... . 348 Windows .
  • Page 474 472 INDEX Restraints, Occupant ..... . 42 Inspection ......81 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .
  • Page 475 INDEX 473 Sentry Key Programming ....18 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ....289 Sentry Key Replacement .
  • Page 476 474 INDEX Steering System, Remote Starting ....27 Column Controls ..... 143 Column Lock .
  • Page 477 INDEX 475 Chains ......327 Towing ....... 348 General Information .
  • Page 478 476 INDEX Tread Wear Indicators ....324 Vehicle Loading ....316,346,348 Trip Odometer .
  • Page 479 INDEX 477 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ....406 Windshield Washers ....146,147,390 Wind Buffeting .
  • Page 480 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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