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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 features and equipment that are either standard or op- the name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
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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.
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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. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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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 — If Equipped ..17 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....23 Windows ......39 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ....54 ▫ Child Restraints ..... . 73 ▫...
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) when in position.
Page 15: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
Page 16: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Ignition Or Accessory On Message on the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 17: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 WARNING! CAUTION! • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. remove the Key Fob from vehicle, cycle the ignition •...
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE After cycling the ignition to the ON/RUN position, the CAUTION! Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- indicates that there is a problem with the electronics.
Page 19: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Customer Key Programming CAUTION! Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer. Always remove the keys from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15 At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided...
Page 20: Rearming Of The System
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will pro- vide the following audible and visible signals: the horn make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF and the will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, key is physically removed from the ignition.
Page 21: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Disarm The System NOTE: • The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods: the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 22: Illuminated Entry - If Equipped
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 is remain armed when the battery is reconnected;...
Page 23: To Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above within five seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signal disables the system from responding to all RKE transmit- lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The ter buttons for all RKE transmitters.
Page 24: To Lock The Doors
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Touch™ Settings” Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors information.
Page 25: Using The Panic Alarm
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the Using The Panic Alarm To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted second and release.
Page 26: General Information
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical 3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over latch on the back of the RKE transmitter sideways with your (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 27: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • This device must accept any interference received, while still maintaining security. The system has a range including interference that may cause undesired of approximately 300 ft (91 m). operation. NOTE: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could...
Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) WARNING! (Continued) • Battery at an acceptable charge level • Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start •...
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • For security, power window and power sunroof op- The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position. eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
Page 30: Door Locks
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle Before the end of 15 minute cycle, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if equipped).
Page 31: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Power Door Locks WARNING! A power door lock switch is on each front door trim • For personal security and safety in the event of an panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. accident, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the 2. The transmission is in gear. Keyless Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry) system. For further 3. All doors are closed. information, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”.
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Automatic Door Locks Programming — 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the If Equipped programming. The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to disabled as follows: its previous setting.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: 3.
Page 35: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 5. A single chime will indicate the completion of the Child-Protection Door Lock System — programming. Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding NOTE: If you do not hear the chime, it means that the in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with system did not enter the programming mode and you Child-Protection Door Lock system.
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. Child-Protection Door Lock Function Child-Protection Door Lock Location I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 37: Keyless Enter-N-Go
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: WARNING! • Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to “Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in “Understanding Your Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Instrument Panel” for further information. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are •...
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front (1.5 m) of the driver door handle, grab the front driver driver’s door handle.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE To Enter The Trunk Transmitter In Vehicle With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a (1.5 m) of the deck lid, press the button on the right side Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside your vehicle, the of CHMSL, (Center High Mounted Stop Light) which is...
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If you inadvertently leave your vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitter in the trunk and try to close the deck lid, the deck lid will automatically unlatch, unless another one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmit- ters is outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the deck lid.
Page 41: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF To open the window part way, press the window switch position. Opening either front door will cancel this to the first detent and release it when you want the feature.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 NOTE: Reset Auto Up • If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window closure, it will reverse direction and then go back probably needs to be reset.
Page 44: Wind Buffeting
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE controls and the rear sunscreen, press and release the Wind Buffeting window lockout button again (setting it in the UP Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of position). pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Page 45: Trunk Safety Warning
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 The trunk lid can be released from Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things To Know outside the vehicle by pressing the Before Starting Your Vehicle” for more information on TRUNK button on the Remote trunk operation with the Passive Entry feature.
Page 46: Occupant Restraints
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In the event of an individual being locked inside the OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS trunk, the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the Some of the most important safety features in your glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching vehicle are the restraint systems: mechanism.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may Please pay close attention to the information in this enhance occupant protection by managing occupant section. It tells you how to use your restraint system energy during an impact event properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.
Page 48: Lap/Shoulder Belts
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! can reduce the seriousness of injuries in an accident. • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. WARNING! (Continued) Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt your injuries in an accident much worse.
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 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully.
Page 53: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will In the driver and front passenger seats, the shoulder belt prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt you will prefer a higher position.
Page 54: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the If the passenger seating position is equipped with an latch plate.
Page 55: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating WARNING! position that has a belt with this feature. Children • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seat.
Page 56: Seat Belt Pretensioners
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat WARNING! belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced worn snugly and positioned properly. if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-...
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 fastened. After the sequence completes, the Seat Belt The BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your Reminder Light remains illuminated until front belts are authorized dealer or by performing the following proce- fastened.
Page 58: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt on while unbuckling the seat belt and turn off while across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. re-buckling the seat belt.
Page 59: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental WARNING! Driver Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column. Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in an accident.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These air bags are certified to the new Federal and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC regulations for Advanced Air Bags. air bags are located above the side windows and their covers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 • Air Bag Warning Light Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • Steering Wheel and Column driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides •...
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags may provide • No objects should be placed over or near the air enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a bag on the instrument panel, because any such side impact.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 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 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- WARNING! (Continued) brated to deploy the SAB and SABIC air bags during • If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, impacts that require air bag occupant protection. do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to WARNING!
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Knee Impact Bolsters WARNING! The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger, and position front occu- Infants in rear-facing child restraints should never pants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger Air Bags.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
Page 67: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC air WARNING! (Continued) bags, SAB, Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag, and • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument front seat belt pretensioners, as required, depending on panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment the severity and type of impact.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions. The ORC contains a backup power supply system that Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or type of collision.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 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 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver Side Knee Air Bag. The trim cover separates and in about 10 milliseconds. The side air bag moves at a very folds out of the way allowing the air bag to inflate to the high speed and with such a high force that it could injure full size.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 are not belted and seated properly, or if items are event the ORC will determine whether to have the positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- inflates.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation or all of the following may occur: continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- •...
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or • Modifications to any part of the air bag system may not function properly if modifications are could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 74: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine You will want to have the air bags ready to related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint inflate for your protection in a collision. The Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
Page 75: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is were buckled/fastened; required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, •...
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! • Safety experts recommend that children ride In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing WARNING! more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child cannot sit Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger air...
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or WARNING! slouching can move the belt out of position. • Improper installation can lead to failure of an • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the infant or child restraint.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 you make sure that you can install the child restraint in Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it. Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE kits or retrofit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child re- straint in any vehicle. All three rear-seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH-compatible child seats.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- are provided with the child restraint system. facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a located at the rear of the seat cushion where it...
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE For center seating position route the tether strap over the seatback and adjustable headrest (with the headrest in the full down position) then attach the hook to the tether anchor located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt WARNING! behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an increased head motion and possible injury to the inquisitive child.
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • N/A — Not Applicable Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belts • ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) to Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR: secure a Child Restraint System (CRS).
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 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 86: Engine Break-In Recommendations
84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transporting Pets The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly changes should be consistent with anticipated climate injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
Page 87: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Exhaust Gas WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked WARNING! vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon cause serious injury or death. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 88: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 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 90: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 91: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Power Mirrors ..... . . 99 Mirrors ......96 ▫...
Page 92 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Uconnect™ Phone Features ... . . 150 Uconnect™ Phone ..... 109 ▫...
Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 ▫ Manual Seats — If Equipped ... . 176 ▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only) ..190 ▫...
Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Ambient Light ..... . 196 Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped ..206 ▫...
Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 ▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed ... . 216 Parksense Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 235 ▫ To Cancel ......217 ▫...
Page 96 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overhead Console ..... 245 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ... . 253 ▫...
Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 ▫ Door Storage ..... . . 267 Cupholders ......262 ▫...
Page 98: Mirrors
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 99: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror. NOTE: The passenger side convex outside mirror will give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to your vehicle.
Page 100: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Folding Feature light supplies illuminated entry lighting, which turns on Outside mirrors are hinged allowing the mirror to pivot in both mirrors when you use the Remote Keyless Entry forward and rearward to resist damage. The hinge has (RKE) transmitter or open any door.
Page 101: Power Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 NOTE: • The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not turned on when delivered from the factory. The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature can be turned on and off using the Uconnect Touch™ System. •...
Page 102: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using the mirror control switch, press on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move. Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat”...
Page 103: Blind Spot Monitoring - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 desired position. To use the extender feature of the sun detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, visor, grab the extender which is located at the rear of the motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the visor and pull rearward.
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap- forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand by mode proximately 20 ft (6 m) to the rear of the vehicle. The BSM when the vehicle is in PARK.
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are Entering From The Side located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either contamination so that the BSM system can function side of the vehicle.
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative of less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
Page 108: Rear Cross Path
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are WARNING! traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including reducing the radio volume.
Page 110: Modes Of Operation
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Modes Of Operation alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime Three selectable modes of operation are available in the will also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and de- Uconnect Touch™...
Page 111: Uconnect™ Phone
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Blind Spot Alert Off Uconnect Phone supports the following features: When the BSM system is turned off, there will be no Voice Activated features: visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP •...
Page 112 • Dialing via Keypad using touch-screen, • www.chrysler.com/uconnect • Viewing and Calling contacts from Phonebooks dis- • www.dodge.com/uconnect played on the touch-screen, • Setting Favorite Contact Phone numbers so the are • www.jeep.com/uconnect easily accessible on the Main Phone screen, •...
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 phone and one audio device can be used with the system WARNING! at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French languages. Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and Uconnect™...
Page 114: Operation
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for can be adjusted either from the radio volume control knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right the beep, which follows the “Listen” prompt or an- switch), if so equipped.
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Phone works best when you talk in a normal conver- The system utilizes continuous dialog; when the system sational tone, as if speaking to someone sitting a few requires more information from the user it will ask a feet/meters away from you.
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The vehicle must be in PARK. You can also press the buttons when the system is listening for a command and be returned to the 1. You can do either of the following: main or previous menu.
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • Uconnect™ Phone will display an in process screen 3. Search for available devices on your Bluetooth en- abled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, while the system is connecting, select the “Uconnect™” device and enter the PIN. •...
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • At the Options pop-up screen touch the “Disconnect within range. If you would need to choose a particular Phone or Audio Device follow these steps: Device” soft-key, • Touch the “Settings” hard-key, •...
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 • Select a different Phone or Audio Device then the • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins currently connected device, as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is made to the Uconnect™ Phone, for example, after you •...
Page 120: Phone Call Features
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- Phone Call Features ferred and updated to Uconnect™ Phone on the next The following features can be accessed through the phone connection. Uconnect™ Phone if the feature(s) are available on your mobile service plan.
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • Recent Call Log. Call Controls The touch-screen allows you to control the following call NOTE: All of the above operations except Redial can be features: done with 1 call or less active. •...
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Touch-Tone screen will be displayed, These can be accessed by touching the recent calls soft-key on the Phone main screen. • Use the numbered soft-keys to enter the number and touch “Call”. You can also press the button and say “Show my incoming calls”...
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Call Currently In Progress Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another To make a second call while you are currently on a call, incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for press the button and say “Dial”...
Page 124: Uconnect™ Phone Features
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect™ Phone will call the last number that Join Calls When two calls are in progress (one active and one on was dialed from your mobile phone. hold), touch the “Join Calls” soft-key on the Phone main Call Continuation screen to combine all calls into a Conference Call.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • The Uconnect™ Phone does slightly lower your If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as chances of successfully making a phone call as to that follows: for the mobile phone directly.
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You can use your Uconnect™ Phone to access a voice • The towing assistance number dialed is based on the mail system or an automated service, such as a paging country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- service or automated customer service line.
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • Pauses, wait or other characters that are supported by You can also send stored mobile phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager some phones are not supported over Bluetooth . entries.
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Touch the “Display” soft-key, then scroll down to audio system. The Uconnect™ Phone will work the same Voice Response Length, as if you dial the number using voice command. • Select either “Brief” or “Detailed” by touching the box NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the next to the selection.
Page 129: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Advanced Phone Connectivity Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone The Uconnect™ Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans- Voice Command ferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect™ Phone •...
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • low road noise, • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). • smooth road surface, • Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing • fully closed windows, number combinations may not be supported.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • operation from the driver’s seat. Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness Uconnect™ Phone. When this happens, the connection to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and can generally be reestablished by switching the phone not the Uconnect™...
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 133: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 General Information Uconnect™ Phone supports the following features: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Activated Features: RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the • Hands Free dialing via Voice (“Call John Smiths Mo- following conditions: bile”...
Page 134 • Setting Favorite Contact Phone numbers so the are • www.chrysler.com/uconnect easily accessible on the Main Phone screen. • www.dodge.com/uconnect • Viewing and Calling contacts from Recent Call logs. • www.jeep.com/uconnect • Reviewing your recent Incoming SMS. • or call 1–877–855–8400 •...
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 phone and one audio device can be used with the system WARNING! at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French languages. Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and Uconnect™...
Page 136: Operation
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE if your vehicle is equipped. Please see the Uconnect™ 2. Say the individual commands and allow the system to Voice Command section for direction on how to use the guide you to complete the task. button.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 for it. For example, you can use the compound com- The system handles multiple inputs in the same phrase mand form voice command “Search for John Smith”, or sentence such as “make a phone call” and “to Kelly or you can break the compound command form into Smith”.
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To activate the Uconnect™ Phone from idle, simply press Pair (Link) Uconnect™ Phone To A Mobile Phone button and say a command or say “help”. All To begin using your Uconnect™ Phone, you must pair your compatible Bluetooth enabled mobile phone.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 3. Select Yes to begin the pairing process. Then, search for available devices on your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect Touch™ screen. •...
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Uconnect™ Phone will display an in process screen Pair Additional Mobile Phones while the system is connecting. • Touch the “More” soft-key to begin, • Touch the “Settings” soft-key, • Next, touch the “Phone/Bluetooth ” soft-key, •...
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 • “Show Paired Phones” or • “Connect My Phone” Pair A Bluetooth Streaming Audio Device • Touch the “Player” soft-key to begin, • Change the Source to Bluetooth , • Touch the “Bluetooth ” soft-key, •...
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When the pairing process has successfully completed, within range. If you would need to choose a particular the system will prompt you to choose whether or not phone or Audio Device follow these steps: this is your favorite device.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • Touch the X to exit out of the Settings screen. • Touch the + soft-key located to the right of the device name, Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device • The options pop-up will be displayed, •...
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is deleted on the Uconnect™ Phone. These can only be made to the Uconnect™...
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 touch “Add from Mobile”. You will then be asked which contact and number to choose from your mobile phone- book. When complete the new favorite will be shown. NOTE: If the Favorites list is full, you will be asked to remove an existing favorite.
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Next select Favorites on the left side of the screen and Emergency And Towing Assistance then touch the + Options soft-key. The Emergency and Towing Favorite numbers can only be altered. These cannot be deleted and the names cannot •...
Page 147: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 For example, if your mobile service plan provides three- way calling, this feature can be accessed through the Uconnect™ Phone. Check with your mobile service pro- vider for the features that you have. Ways To Initiate A Phone Call Listed below are all the ways you can initiate a phone call with Uconnect™...
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: All of the above operations except Redial can be Call Controls done with 1 call or less active. The touch-screen allows you to control the following call features: Dial By Saying A Number •...
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Touch-Tone Number Entry Recent Calls You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the • Touch the “Phone” soft-key, following call types: • Touch the “Dial” soft-key, • The Touch-Tone screen will be displayed, •...
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • All Calls Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress These can be accessed by touching the “recent calls” If a call is currently in progress and you have another soft-key on the Phone main screen.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 in progress. Or you can place a call on hold by touching Join Calls the Hold soft-key on the Phone main screen, then dial a When two calls are in progress (one active and one on number from the dialpad, recent calls, SMS Inbox or from hold), touch the “Join Calls”...
Page 152: Uconnect™ Phone Features
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect™ Phone will call the last number that If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone is was dialed from your mobile phone. operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: Call Continuation •...
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 • The Uconnect™ Phone does slightly lower your NOTE: • The towing assistance call may also be initiated by chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the mobile phone directly. touch.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can use your Uconnect™ Phone to access a voice You can also send stored mobile phonebook entries as mail system or an automated service, such as a paging tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager service or automated customer service line.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 • Pauses, wait or other characters that are supported by • Touch the “Display” soft-key, then scroll down to some phones are not supported over Bluetooth . Voice Response Length, These additional symbols will be ignored in the dial- •...
Page 156: Advanced Phone Connectivity
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE audio system. The Uconnect™ Phone will work the same Advanced Phone Connectivity as if you dial the number using voice command. Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the The Uconnect™...
Page 157: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 • low road noise, Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone • smooth road surface, Voice Command • fully closed windows, • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to • dry weather condition. provide at least ⁄...
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Even though international dialing for most number • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and number combinations may not be supported.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Read Messages: Once a message is received and viewed or listened to, you will have the following options: If you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to Uconnect™ Phone, an announcement will •...
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Send Messages Using Soft-Keys: You can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. To send a new message: • Touch the “Phone” soft-key, • Touch the “messaging” soft-key then “New Message”, • Touch one of the 18 preset messages and the person you wish to send the message to, •...
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Send Messages Using Voice Commands: • Press the button, • After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, say “Send message to John Smith mobile”, • After the system prompts you for what message you want to send, say the message you wish to send or say “List”.
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Call me. Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 6. I’ll call you later. Uconnect™ Phone. When this happens, the connection 7. I’m on my way. can generally be reestablished by switching the phone OFF/ON.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Voice Tree I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 165: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 General Information NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Command 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 Command system to recognize user voice following conditions: commands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking...
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If no command is spoken the system will say one of two These commands are universal and can be used from any responses: menu. All other commands can be used depending upon the active application. •...
Page 167: Uconnect™ Voice Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Natural Speech The system utilizes continuous dialog; when the system Natural speech allows the user to speak commands in requires more information from the user it will ask a phrases or complete sentences. The system filters out question to which the user can respond without pressing certain non-word utterances and sounds such as “ah”...
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Changing the Volume Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session in Radio/Player Modes 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command In this mode, you can say the following commands: button. NOTE: The commands can be said on any screen when 2.
Page 169: Voice Tree
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Voice Tree I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 173: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 SEATS Use this switch to move the driver’s seat up or down, Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the forward or rearward or to recline the seatback. vehicle. NOTE: The passenger’s seat will move up or down, forward or rearward.
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Reclining The Seatback The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will rearward.
Page 175: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 increase or decrease the lumbar support. Push the switch WARNING! (Continued) upward or downward to raise or lower the lumbar • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the support. shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 176: Heated Seats - If Equipped
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) On some models, the front and rear seats may be • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Front Heated Seat Operations — Vehicles system will automatically switch to LO-level after a Equipped With Uconnect Touch™ 8.4 and 8.4 Nav: maximum of 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that Press the “Controls” soft-key located on the Uconnect time, the display will change from HI to LO, indicating Touch™...
Page 178: Manual Seats - If Equipped
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE There are two heated seat switches that allow the rear When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will passengers to operate the seats independently. You can provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes choose from HI, LO or OFF heat settings.
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Page 180: Head Restraints
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. To return the seatback, lift shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Active Head Restraints — Front Seats WARNING! The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Active Head Restraints (AHR). In the event of a rear The head restraints for all occupant’s must be prop- impact the AHRs will automatically extend forward erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- minimizing the gap between the back of the occupants...
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head NOTE: The head restraints should only be removed by restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- downward on the head restraint.
Page 183: Folding Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head NOTE: The outboard head restraints are not adjustable. restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push Before Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These loops can be tucked away when not in use. Folded Rear Seatback When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the Rear Seatback Loop seatback above the seat strap.
Page 185: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! This feature allows the driver to store up to two different • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch.
Page 186: Programming The Memory Feature
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The memory seat switch is located on the driver’s door Programming The Memory Feature trim panel. The switch consists of three buttons: The (S) NOTE: Saving a new memory profile will erase an button, which is used to activate the memory save existing profile from memory.
Page 187: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 NOTE: To program your RKE transmitters, perform the follow- • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in ing: PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a 1. Remove the Key Fob from the ignition (or change the memory profile.
Page 188: Memory Position Recall
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Your RKE transmitters can be unlinked to your A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the memory settings by pressing the SET (S) button followed MEMORY buttons (S, 1, or 2) on the driver’s door during by the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter in Step 4 a recall.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 • When you remove the Key Fob from the ignition (or seat will return to its previously set position when you change the ignition to OFF, for vehicles equipped with place the ignition in the ACC or RUN position. Keyless Enter-N-Go), the driver’s seat will move about •...
Page 190: To Open And Close The Hood
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 191: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 LIGHTS CAUTION! Headlight Switch To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to The headlight switch is located on the left side of close it. Lower the hood, until it is open approxi- the instrument panel.
Page 192: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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) Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on headlight, parking light and instrument panel light approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on...
Page 193: Headlight Time Delay
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 NOTE: To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition switch • The SmartBeam™ system can be turned on and off while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the using the Uconnect Touch™ System, refer to headlights within 45 seconds.
Page 194: Daytime Running Lights (Drl) - If Equipped
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped Fog Lights — If Equipped The Daytime Running Lights will turn On the first time The front fog light switch is built into the headlight the vehicle is shifted out of PARK, and remain On unless switch.
Page 195: Multifunction Lever
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and press the headlight switch. To turn off the front fog lights, either press the headlight switch a second time or turn off the headlight switch.
Page 196: Lane Change Assist
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: High/Low Beam Switch • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light the headlights to high beam.
Page 197: Front Map/Reading Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Front Map/Reading Lights Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- time visibility.
Page 198: Interior Lights
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ambient Light Interior Lights The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light The interior lights come on when a door is opened. feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off ity of the floor center console and PRNDL area.
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Dimmer Controls With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of located on the left side of the instrument panel. the instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders (if equipped).
Page 200: Windshield Wipers And Washers
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent. This feature brightens all text displays such as the odometer, EVIC (if equipped), and radio when the park- ing lights or headlights are on. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers and washer when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN...
Page 201: Intermittent Wiper System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Intermittent Wiper System CAUTION! Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be- Turn the windshield wipers off when driving tween cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the multifunc- through an automatic car wash.
Page 202: Mist Feature
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights On With Wipers WARNING! (Available With Automatic Headlights Only) When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on could lead to a collision.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the multifunction lever. Wiper delay position 1 is the least wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the sensitive, and wiper delay position 4 is the most sensi- following conditions: tive.
Page 204: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, pull the lever downward. This feature allows you to tilt the steering column To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or upward or downward as desired.
Page 205: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING To tilt the steering column, move the lever up or down as COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull This feature allows you to tilt the steering column the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as upward or downward.
Page 206: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The heated steering wheel can be turned on and off using WARNING! the Uconnect Touch™ System. Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Touch the “Controls” soft-key then touch the “Heated Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- Steering Wheel”...
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System — If Equipped” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion, or other physical conditions must exer-...
Page 208: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position. This feature allows the brake, accelerator, and clutch pedals (if equipped) to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel.
Page 209: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in WARNING! REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control sys- tem is on. The following messages will be displayed Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle In- You could lose control and have an accident.
Page 210: To Activate
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control right side of the steering wheel. system can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
Page 211: To Set A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 To Set A Desired Speed To Resume Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button button and release.
Page 212: To Accelerate For Passing
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE decrease until the button is released. Release the button On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed will be established.
Page 213: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — WARNING! IF EQUIPPED • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling system. It is not a substitute for active driving on highways and major roadways.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! − Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions You should switch off the ACC system: into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, distance conditions.
Page 215: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 The Cruise Control system has two control modes: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation The speed control buttons (located on the right side of the • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an steering wheel) operates the ACC system. appropriate distance between vehicles.
Page 216: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise conditions: Control. • When you apply the brakes. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) •...
Page 217: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 To Activate To turn the system OFF, push and release the ON/OFF Push and release the ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the EVIC displays “Adaptive Cruise Ready.”...
Page 218: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set A Desired ACC Speed Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the not, the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set SET - button and release.
Page 219: To Cancel
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 To Cancel The system will disable ACC without erasing the memory if: • You softly tap the brake pedal. • You depress the brake pedal. • You press the CANCEL switch. • An Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) event occurs. •...
Page 220: To Turn Off
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You turn OFF the ignition. NOTE: If ACC is resumed or set with the ESC/TCS off, ESC will automatically be re-engaged. To Resume Speed Press the RES + button and release. Then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Page 221: To Vary The Speed Setting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 To Vary The Speed Setting Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 mph While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by (1.6 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of pressing and holding the RES + button.
Page 222: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Setting The Following Distance In ACC To change the distance setting, press the Distance button The specified following distance for ACC can be set by and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance varying the distance setting between 3 (long), 2 (me- setting adjusts between long, medium, and short.
Page 223: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 • The distance setting is changed. • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on ACC Activation). The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if necessary.
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “ACC” ACC SET or “Cruise” is highlighted in the EVIC. Status of the ACC − When ACC is set, the set speed will display. or Cruise is also displayed in the menu line.
Page 225: Display Warnings And Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 The ACC screen will display once again if any ACC Display Warnings And Maintenance activity occurs, which may include any of the following: “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning • Set Speed Change The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”...
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” message NOTE: If the ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of can sometimes be displayed while driving in highly Vehicle” warning is active Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise reflective areas (i.e.
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 • If the sensor is damaged due to a collision, see your ACC Unavailable Warning authorized dealer for service. If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ FCW Unavailable, Vehicle System Error”, there may be a •...
Page 228: Precautions While Driving With Acc
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service ACC Warning Precautions While Driving With ACC If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates issues.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Turns And Bends ACC may occasionally provide braking and/or a driver In turns or bends, ACC may detect a vehicle ahead too alert that you consider unnecessary. This may be the late or too early. This may cause your vehicle to brake late system’s response to signs, guardrails, and other station- or unexpectedly.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using ACC On Hills Lane Changing When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic lane in which you are traveling.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Narrow Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane. There will not be suffi- cient distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 232: General Information
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stationary Objects And Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations Classification Specifications: where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and 47 C.F.R.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 displayed if the system was in the ACC OFF position. To NOTE: You must observe the display when setting or switch back to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, press the changing speed, not the speedometer. MODE button a second time.
Page 234: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys- Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped tem (ESC/TCS) activates. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) warns the driver of a potential collision with the vehicle in front of you and To Resume prompts the driver to take action in order to avoid the Press the RES + button and then remove your foot from...
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 WARNING! Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own. The driver has the responsibility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via braking and steering. Failure to follow this warning could lead to serious injury or death.
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • FCW will not react to irrelevant objects such as over- Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the head objects, ground reflections, objects not in the path vehicle in front of you when you are much closer.
Page 237: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Service FCW Warning PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ IF EQUIPPED FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual there is an internal system fault.
Page 238: Parksense Sensors
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense Sensors Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Settings” in Under- The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is ParkSense Display within the sensors’...
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Rear Park Assist OFF Slow Tone The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object, the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 241: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2- Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 242: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ParkSense system uses four sensors located in the If “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” appears in the rear bumper fascia to scan for obstacles up to 79 in EVIC and the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of (200 cm) away from the rear bumper fascia.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 • Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could • Objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc., affect the performance of ParkSense . must not be placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper while driving the vehicle.
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time system, it is strongly recommended that the ball when an obstacle is detected.
Page 245: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear IF EQUIPPED camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear appears again.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should only Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always be used as a parking aid. The ParkView camera is check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to unable to view every obstacle or object in your check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, ob-...
Page 247: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Touch Screen Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 Turning ParkView On Or Off — OVERHEAD CONSOLE With Touch Screen Radio The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door 1. Turn the Radio on. Opener (HomeLink ), power liftgate and power sunroof 2.
Page 248: Front Map/Reading Lights
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Lights To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is the console.
Page 249: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 The HomeLink buttons are located in the overhead console designating the different HomeLink channels. Sunglass Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand- HomeLink Buttons held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security...
Page 250: Programming Homelink
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming HomeLink WARNING! • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Before You Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, while you are training the Universal Transceiver. erase all channels before you begin training.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 2. Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the EVIC may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted display in view.
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE This can usually be found where the hanging antenna 6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is button. The name and color of the button may vary by NOT the button normally used to open and close the manufacturer.
Page 253: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 Gate Operator/Canadian Programming successfully accepted the frequency signal. The EVIC Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- display will change from “CHANNEL # TRAINING” to nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of “CHANNEL # TRAINED.”...
Page 254: Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. follow these steps: Troubleshooting Tips 1. Place the ignition in the RUN position. If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here are some of the most common solutions: 2.
Page 255: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 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 256: Opening Sunroof - Express
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in second and the sunroof will open automatically from any position.
Page 257: Closing Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 Closing Sunroof — Express sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- Press the switch forward and release it within one-half tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and second and the sunroof will close automatically from any release to Express Close.
Page 258: Wind Buffeting
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Ignition Off Operation Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch ears.
Page 259: Sunroof Fully Closed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 Sunroof Fully Closed CAUTION! Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts sunroof is fully closed. (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the There are three 12 Volt (13 Amps) electrical power outlets...
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The front 12 Volt power outlet has power available only WARNING! when the ignition is placed in the ACC or RUN position. Do not place ashes inside the cubby bin located on the center console on vehicles not equipped with the ash receiver tray.
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 Center Console Power Outlet Rear Center Console Power Outlet There is also a 12 volt power outlet located on the back of the center console for rear passengers. This power outlet has power available only when the ignition is placed in the ACC or RUN position.
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 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 264: Cupholders
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the center console. Front Cupholders Heated and Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with heated and cooled cupholders.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 WARNING! When using the cupholder in the “Heat” position, avoid contact with the heated portion of the cup- holder in order to reduce the possibility of burns. Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injuries, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise par-...
Page 266: Rear Seat Cupholders
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Seat Cupholders Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest On some vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned a light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide con- passengers.
Page 267: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 STORAGE Glovebox Storage The glovebox storage compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Opened Glovebox Storage Compartment Console Features There is an open cubby bin located forward of the shift lever.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Two separate storage compartments are also located Inside the center console armrest, there is a removable underneath the center console armrest. upper storage tray that can be slid forward/rearward on rails for access to the lower storage area. This tray has an integrated coin holder, along with additional area for small items like an ipod or phone.
Page 269: Door Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 Door Storage Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 The door panels contain storage areas. Split-Folding Rear Seat The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters.
Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the The weight and position of cargo and passengers can rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle position) should not be used as a play area by handling.
Page 271: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 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. Press this button to turn on the •...
Page 272: Load Leveling System - If Equipped
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately The automatic load leveling system will provide a level- 15 hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading vehicle must be driven to reset the system.
Page 273: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Oil Change Due ..... 293 Instrument Panel Features ....273 ▫...
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ CD Player ......328 Uconnect Touch™ Settings ....298 ▫...
Page 275: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 7 — ESC Off Switch 13 — Engine Start/Stop Button 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Uconnect Touch™ System Hard Controls 14 — Trunk Release Button 3 — Hazard Switch 9 —...
Page 276: Instrument Cluster
274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 277: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 5. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal 1. Tachometer when the turn signal lever is operated. The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle is driven range.
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Odometer Display / Electronic Vehicle Information Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Center (EVIC) Display The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the Odometer Display instrument cluster. For further information, refer to The odometer display shows the total distance the ve- “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”.
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System brakes.
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 does not come on when turning the key from OFF to WARNING! ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Certain conditions, such as poor fuel quality, etc., may above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal illuminate the MIL after engine start.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL system. If this light remains on after several ignition 12. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles Light — If Equipped (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the trol (ESC) is off.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 • The highest available transmission gear is displayed in 16. Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds the lower right corner of the Electronic Vehicle Informa- as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first tion Center (EVIC) whenever the Electronic Range Select turned to ON/RUN.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light remains on when the parking brake has been NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake tions.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by 21. Seat Belt Reminder Light turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/ ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap- RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight proximately two seconds.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads others could be badly burned by steam or boiling “H”...
Page 287: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful (EVIC) information by pressing the switches mounted on the The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the •...
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menu and Vehicle Info and Trip Info sub-menus (Fuel Economy, Ve- hicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Trip Info, Vehicle Speed, and Turn Menu OFF) and sub-menus.
Page 289: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 BACK Button menu. The main display area also displays pop up Press the BACK button to scroll back to a messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn- previous menu or sub-menu. ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall into several categories: •...
Page 290: Evic White Telltale Lights
288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL of this message type are Turn Signal On (if a turn signal EVIC White Telltale Lights is left on) and Lights On (if driver leaves the vehicle). This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- tales.
Page 291: Evic Amber Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 • Electronic Speed Control SET EVIC Amber Telltale Lights This light will turn on when the electronic This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- speed control is SET. For further information, tales. These telltales include: refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 292: Evic Red Telltale Lights
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator EVIC Red Telltale Lights This light will turn on to indicate the wind- This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These shield washer fluid is low. telltales include: • Door Ajar This light will turn on to indicate that one or •...
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. This light informs you of a problem with the The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Temperature Warning Light • Transmission Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi- This light indicates that the transmission fluid tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- temperature is running hot. This may occur proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a with severe usage, such as trailer towing.
Page 295: Oil Change Due
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 Unless reset, this message will continue to display each WARNING! time you cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is MENU button.
Page 296: Fuel Economy
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Economy The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Fuel tion: Economy” displays highlighted in the EVIC and press Average Fuel Economy / ECO Fuel Saver Mode — the SELECT button.
Page 297: Vehicle Speed
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 Distance To Empty (DTE) Miles Per Gallon (MPG) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with The Miles Per Gallon (MPG) feature displays instanta- the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is neous fuel economy in a bar graph below the DTE, this determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous function cannot be reset.
Page 298: Units
296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SELECT button. Press and release the UP/DOWN but- Elapsed Time tons until one of the following Trip functions displays in Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset the EVIC: when the ignition is in the ACC position. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition is in the ON/RUN •...
Page 299: Vehicle Info
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 • Trans Temperature down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark Displays the actual transmission temperature. appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has •...
Page 300: Turn Menu Off
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Turn Menu OFF change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), press the center of the Select from Main Menu using the DOWN button. Press- control knob one or more times to select or change a ing the SELECT button blanks the menu display. Pressing setting (i.e., ON, OFF).
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 Press the Settings hard-key to access the Settings screen, use the Page Up/Down soft-keys to scroll through the following settings. Touch the desired setting soft key to change the setting using the description shown on the following pages for each setting Uconnect Touch™...
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Units selecting any point on the scale between the + and – soft-keys. Then touch the arrow back soft-key. Touch the Units soft-key to change this display. When in this display, you may switch the EVIC, odometer, and •...
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 • Fuel Saver Display the digital clock in the status bar. To change the Show Touch the Fuel Saver Display soft-key to turn the “ECO” Time Status setting, press and release the ON or OFF message (located in the instrument cluster display) on or soft-key.
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL dynamic driving, select the Near setting. This warns you Refer to “ParkSense Rear Park Assist” in “Understand- of a possible collision when you are much closer to the ing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for system function vehicle in front of you.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • Rain Sensing mode. When this mode is selected, the Blind Spot Moni- tor (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual Touch the Rain Sensing soft-key to change this display. alert in the outside mirrors. When “Lights & Chime” When this feature is selected, the system will automati- mode is activated, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture...
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Headlights With Wipers Lights Touch the Headlights With Wipers soft-key to change this • Headlight Off Delay display. When this feature is selected, and the headlight Touch the Headlight Off Delay soft-key to change this switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn display.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 • Daytime Running Lights Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This feature Touch the Daytime Running Lights soft-key to change may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock this display. When this feature is selected, the headlights feature selected.
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Remote Door Unlock Order unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter. To make your selection, touch the Flash Lights With Touch the Remote Door Unlock Order soft-key to change Lock soft-key and select ON or OFF. Then touch the this display.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Passive Entry (Keyless Enter-N-Go) touching the handle more than once will only result in the driver’s door opening. If Unlock Driver Door Only Touch the Passive Entry soft-key to change this display. On 1st Press is selected, once the driver door is opened, This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s the interior door lock/unlock switch can be used to door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter lock...
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Off Power Delay Engine Off Options Touch the Engine Off Power Delay soft-key to change this • Easy Exit Seats — If Equipped display. When this feature is selected, the power window Touch the Easy Exit Seats soft-key to change this display. switches, radio, Uconnect™...
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 Compass Settings • Variance Touch the Variance soft-key to change this display. Com- pass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differ- ences, the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL calibrate the compass by touching the ON soft-key and NOTE: Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide your completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free finger up or down to change the setting as well as press from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL directly on the desired setting.
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • Surround Sound your selection, touch the Channel Skip soft-key, select the Touch the Surround Sound soft-key to change this dis- channels you would like to skip. Then touch the arrow play. This feature provides simulated surround sound back soft-key.
Page 314: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings Press the More soft-key, then press the Settings soft-key to display the menu setting screen. In this mode the Uconnect Touch™ system allows you to access program- mable features that may be equipped such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors &...
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 Once the setting is complete press the Back Arrow setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale soft-key to return to the previous menu or press the X between the + and – soft-keys. Then touch the arrow back soft-key to close out of the settings screen.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Units check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that When in this display, you may select to have the EVIC, setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) changed to return to the previous menu.
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 • Set Time Minutes Clock After pressing the Clock soft-key the following settings When in this display, you may adjust the minutes. The will be available. Sync with GPS Time soft-key must be unchecked. To make your selection touch the + or - soft-keys to adjust •...
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that driving experience. To change the FCW status, touch and setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key release the OFF, Near or Far button. Then touch the arrow to return to the previous menu.
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 • Tilt Mirrors In Reverse audible alert when the turn signal is on. When “Off” is When this feature is selected, the outside sideview mir- selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deacti- rors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the RUN vated.
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL top of the screen. After five seconds, this note will and operating information. To make your selection, touch disappear. The ParkView camera is located on the rear the Hill Start Assist soft-key, until a check-mark appears of the vehicle above the rear License plate.
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 transmitter. To change the Illuminated Approach status, make your selection, touch the Auto High Beams soft- touch the + or - soft-key to select your desired time key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing interval.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto Unlock On Exit your selection, touch the Steering Directed Lights soft- key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the soft-key to return to the previous menu.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 • Sound Horn With Lock 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is selected, you must press When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the the remote start is activated.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Passive Entry to ON) when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s is used to unlock the door. Refer to “Driver Memory door(s) without having to press the Remote Keyless Seat”...
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 • Engine Off Power Delay temperatures are below 40° F (4.4° C). When tempera- tures are above 80° F (26.7° C) the driver vented seat will When this feature is selected, the power window turn on. To make your selection, touch the Auto Heated switches, radio, Uconnect™...
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Settings After pressing the Compass Settings soft-key the follow- ing settings will be available. • Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 calibrate the compass by pressing the ON soft-key and NOTE: Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide your completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free finger up or down to change the setting as well as touch from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL directly on the desired setting.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Subscription Information Phone/Bluetooth After pressing the Phone/Bluetooth soft-key the follow- New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free ing settings will be available. limited time subscription to SIRIUS Satellite Radio with your radio. Following the expiration of the free services, •...
Page 329: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 iPod /USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be plugged into the USB port. iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod and iPhone devices. Some iPod software versions may not fully support the iPod control features.
Page 330: Radio Operation
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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/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 331: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 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 332: Climate Controls
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. This system can be operated through either the Automatic Climate Controls on the instrument panel or through the Uconnect Touch™...
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 Automatic Climate Controls — Hard-keys Uconnect Touch™ System 4.3 Manual (ATC System Shown) Temperature Controls — Soft-keys Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect Touch™ system screen. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If equipped with ATC, performing this function will cause the automatic operation to switch into manual mode and the AUTO indicator will turn off. 2. Recirculation Control Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when ON.
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 Soft-key — Uconnect Touch™ System 4.3 to switch into manual mode (if equipped). The blower Press the blower soft-key to enter the blower setting speed may increase when Defrost mode is selected. If the screen. Once in the blower settings screen use the UP and front defrost mode is turned off the climate system will DOWN arrows to adjust the blower speed setting, or return the previous setting.
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button CAUTION! (Continued) Provides the passenger with independent temperature • Use care when washing the inside of the rear control. Push the button for cooler temperature settings. window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on NOTE: Pressing this button while in Sync mode will the interior surface of the window.
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 NOTE: In Sync mode, this button will also automati- direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets cally adjust the passenger temperature setting at the and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side same time.
Page 338: Climate Control Functions
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Mix Mode enabled. Sync is used to synchronize the passenger Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window temperature setting with the driver temperature setting. demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or Changing the passenger temperature setting while in snowy conditions.
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 button to turn off the air conditioning and manually Recirculation Control adjust the blower and airflow mode settings. When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, NOTE: you may wish to recirculate interior air by •...
Page 340: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is ATC Hard-keys are located in the center of the instru- not necessary to change the settings. You will experience ment panel.
Page 341: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Manual Operation Summer Operation The system allows for manual selection of blower speed, The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles air distribution mode, A/C status and recirculation con- must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant trol.
Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility Outside Air Intake of compressor damage when the system is started again. Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Window Fogging collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re-...
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 Manual Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 344 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 345: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....348 Automatic Transmission ....352 ▫...
Page 346 344 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ... 371 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ... . . 361 ▫ Acceleration ......361 ▫...
Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ..384 ▫ Life Of Tire ......395 ▫...
Page 348 346 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ... . . 411 ▫ Cruising Range ..... . 417 ▫...
Page 349 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ....427 ▫ Towing Tips ......434 ▫...
Page 350: Starting Procedures
348 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES CAUTION! Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat ing precautions are not observed: belts.
Page 351: Keyless Enter-N-Go
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Keyless Enter-N-Go 10 seconds. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine This feature allows the driver to oper- prior to the engine starting, press the button again. ate the ignition switch with the push To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE of a button, as long as the Remote START/STOP Button...
Page 352: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or 29°C)
350 STARTING AND OPERATING • Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position: display a “Vehicle Not In Park” message and the engine will remain running. Never leave a vehicle out of the • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to PARK position, or it could roll.
Page 353: If Engine Fails To Start
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 If Engine Fails To Start Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) WARNING! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather proce- • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into dures, it may be flooded.
Page 354: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
352 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits CAUTION! quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- grounded, three-wire extension cord.
Page 355: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 • Shift lever position WARNING! • Accelerator position It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or • Vehicle speed NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, The gear shifting process is continuously adapted, de- the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in pendent on the driving style, the driving situation, and...
Page 356 354 STARTING AND OPERATING • The electronically-controlled transmission provides a WARNING! precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating. Therefore, the first few shifts on a new Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure vehicle may be somewhat abrupt or soft until after the those in and near the vehicle.
Page 357: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Over-Temperature Mode Five-Speed Automatic Transmission The transmission electronics constantly monitor the Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be transmission oil temperature. If the transmission exceeds done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the normal operating temperature, the transmission will vehicle is stopped.
Page 358: Gear Ranges
356 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges WARNING! PARK Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the This range supplements the parking brake by locking the parking brake. Always apply parking brake fully transmission. The engine can be started in this range. when parked to guard against vehicle movement and Never use PARK while the vehicle is in motion.
Page 359 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 CAUTION! CAUTION! Damage to the shifter could result if the shift lever is Coasting the vehicle or driving for any other reason moved out of PARK before the ignition light is with shift lever in NEUTRAL can result in transmis- turned from the OFF to the RUN position.
Page 360 358 STARTING AND OPERATING The transmission automatically upshifts through fifth If vehicle acceleration worsens, or the transmission no gear. The DRIVE position provides optimum driving longer shifts, the transmission is most likely operating in characteristics under all normal operating conditions. the Limp Home Mode.
Page 361: Autostick
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 6. Move the shift lever to the desired range. If the downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. problem is no longer detected, the transmission will This system can also provide you with more control return to normal operation. during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situa- If the transmission cannot be reset, see your authorized...
Page 362: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
360 STARTING AND OPERATING Fully pressing the accelerator pedal while in AutoStick WARNING! mode will downshift the transmission as needed for maximum acceleration (3.6L Models Only). Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their The transmission will automatically downshift as the grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or vehicle slows to a stop (to prevent engine lugging) and...
Page 363: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 vehicle automatically shifts into AWD mode. Automatic CAUTION! AWD operation could be activated by outside tempera- ture, wheel slip, or other predetermined conditions (there All wheels must have the same size and type tires. may be a slight delay for AWD engagement after a wheel Unequal tire sizes must not be used.
Page 364: Traction
362 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 365: Flowing/Rising Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 Flowing/Rising Water CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water WARNING! before driving through it. Never drive through Do not drive on or across a road or path where water standing water that is deeper than the bottom of is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
Page 366 364 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 367: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 POWER STEERING If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM” Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power message and a flashing icon are displayed on steering system that will give you good vehicle response the EVIC screen, it indicates that the vehicle and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces.
Page 368: Multi-Displacement System (Mds) (If Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
366 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: PARKING BRAKE • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the these conditions there will be a substantial increase in PARK position.
Page 369 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle.
Page 370 368 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 371: Anti-Lock Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you CAUTION! may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises. These noises are the system per- If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS is parking brake released, a brake system malfunction working properly.
Page 372 370 STARTING AND OPERATING • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end WARNING! (Continued) of the stop. • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- These are all normal characteristics of ABS. ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that af- WARNING!
Page 373: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that include Anti-Lock Brake Sys- The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics tem (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the System (BAS), and the Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Page 374: Brake Assist System (Bas)
372 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! This system complements the ABS by optimizing the vehicle braking capability during emergency brake ma- The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics neuvers. This system detects an emergency braking situ- from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the ation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 power may also be reduced to assist in counteracting the ESC On condition of oversteer or understeer and help the vehicle This is the normal operating mode for the ESC. When- maintain the desired path. ever the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in this mode.
Page 376 374 STARTING AND OPERATING The “ESC Off” switch is located on the switch bank in the WARNING! center of the instrument panel. To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily press the “ESC Off” switch and the The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 377: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., Hill Start Assist (HSA) The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. HSA will maintain ing uphill is in REVERSE gear).
Page 378: Ready Alert Braking
376 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing With HSA WARNING! (Continued) HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle when pulling a trailer. on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK and using the parking brake, it will roll WARNING! down the hill and could cause a collision with...
Page 379: Rain Brake Support
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by ESC OFF Indicator Light the driver. When the throttle is released very quickly, The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Ready Alert Braking applies a small amount of brake Light”...
Page 380: Synchronizing Esc
378 STARTING AND OPERATING Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- Synchronizing ESC celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little If the power supply is interrupted (battery throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and disconnected discharged), “ESC...
Page 381: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 382 380 STARTING AND OPERATING • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded tion.
Page 383 STARTING AND OPERATING 381 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 384: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
382 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 385: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold Tire 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 386: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
384 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 axles must not be exceeded. For further information on This placard tells you important information about GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to the: “Vehicle Loading” in this section. 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of...
Page 388 386 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations cargo and luggage load capacity.
Page 389 STARTING AND OPERATING 387 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 390: Tires - General Information
388 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 391: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar. hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure the right or left.
Page 392 390 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 393: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 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 394: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
392 STARTING AND OPERATING Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and CAUTION! Wheel – If Equipped The spare tire of your vehicle is equivalent in look and Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take function as the original equipment tire and wheel found your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a on the front or rear axle of your vehicle.
Page 395: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 393 Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip- Full Size Spare – If Equipped ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. on your vehicle at the first opportunity. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Page 396: Tire Spinning
394 STARTING AND OPERATING your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the Tire Spinning original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not first opportunity. spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without WARNING! stopping when you are stuck.
Page 397: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
Page 398: Replacement Tires
396 STARTING AND OPERATING Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little WARNING! exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than with oil, grease, and gasoline. that specified for your vehicle.
Page 399: Tire Chains
STARTING AND OPERATING 397 NOTE: Do not use tire chains on a compact spare tire. WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having CAUTION! adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 400: Snow Tires
398 STARTING AND OPERATING Always use the lower suggested operating speed if both CAUTION! (Continued) the chain manufacturer and vehicle manufacturer sug- • Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large gest a maximum speed. This notice applies to all chain bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
Page 401: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 399 original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with tire inflation pressures. aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires.
Page 402: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
400 STARTING AND OPERATING The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross” TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the does not apply to some directional tires that must not be driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- reversed.
Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 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 404 402 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size •...
Page 405: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly (if and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in equipped) has a TPM sensor. The matching full size spare the tire.
Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING message will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. the TPMS to receive this information.
Page 407: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 Vehicles with Compact Spare 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, 1. The compact spare tire does not have a TPM sensor. the TPMS will update automatically and the TPM Telltale Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the Light will turn OFF, as long as no tire pressure is below...
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS consists of the following components: tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires. In addition, the EVIC will display a LOW TIRE • Receiver module, message and a graphic showing the pressure values of •...
Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes and inflate the tires with a low pressure condition (those (- -) in place of the pressure value to indicate which flashing in the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recom- sensor is not being received.
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 will no longer fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is flash, and the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message will no...
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 EVIC will display a low pressure message and a graphic 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above showing the low tire pressure value flashing. 15 mph (24 km/h), the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
Page 412: General Information
410 STARTING AND OPERATING warning limit in any of the four active road tires. The FUEL REQUIREMENTS vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 3.6L Engine – If Equipped 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this This engine is designed to meet all emis- information.
Page 413: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline is Reformulated Gasoline not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit over Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner regular gasoline in these engines. burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are spe- Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-...
Page 414: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
412 STARTING AND OPERATING If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 CAUTION! fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- • operate in a lean mode line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these •...
Page 415: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 MMT In Gasoline Materials Added to Fuel MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is All gasoline sold in the United States is required to blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional blended with MMT provides no performance advantage detergents or other additives is not needed under normal beyond gasoline of the same octane number without...
Page 416: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
414 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition WARNING! malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune monoxide poisoning:...
Page 417: Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected operate on E-85. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- mal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 418: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
416 STARTING AND OPERATING Ethanol Fuel (E-85) When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and • you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less 15% unleaded gasoline. than 1/4 full •...
Page 419: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 417 • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully Starting compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C).
Page 420: Replacement Parts
418 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located in the designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure driver’s door map pocket). that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- patible parts.
Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refueling. NOTE: Only the correct size nozzle opens the latches allowing the flapper door to open. 5.
Page 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: A funnel is provided (located in the trunk in the CAUTION! spare tire area) to open the flapper door to allow for emergency refueling with a gas can. To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off”...
Page 423: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release 3. Pull the release cable. If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel filler door emergency release. 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the access cover (located on the left side inner trim panel).
Page 424: Vehicle Certification Label
422 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN. (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Vehicle Certification Label The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
Page 425: Overloading
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 Overloading Loading The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the down low and be sure you distribute their weight as front and rear GAWR.
Page 426: Trailer Towing
424 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle In this section, you will find safety tips and information Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do further information.
Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Frontal Area The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles maximum width of the front of a trailer.
Page 428 426 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- • An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the system may reduce handling, stability, braking tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s).
Page 429: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of Max. Trailer Hitch Class trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional Industry Standards Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your authorized dealer for Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) package content.
Page 430: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
428 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. (See Note) 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 3.6L Automatic...
Page 431: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 429 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information”...
Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph and it will not shift during travel. When trailering (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 Towing Requirements – Tires WARNING! (Continued) − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a spare tire. grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle.
Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING on replacement tires and for the proper tire replace- CAUTION! ment procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s GVWR If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and GAWR limits.
Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle WARNING! (Continued) but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping Refer to the following illustrations. distance. When towing, you should allow for ad- ditional space between your vehicle and the ve- hicle in front of you.
Page 436: Towing Tips
434 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, select a lower gear range using the AutoStick shift control.
Page 437 STARTING AND OPERATING 435 If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 min- AutoStick utes of continuous operation, then change the automatic − By using the AutoStick mode and selecting a specific transmission fluid and filter according to the interval gear range, frequent shifting can be avoided.
Page 438: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
436 STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System RECREATIONAL TOWING To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) heating, take the following actions: Two-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive − City Driving Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans- or using a tow dolly) is NOT ALLOWED.
Page 439: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flashers ....438 Jump-Starting Procedures ....448 ▫...
Page 440: Hazard Warning Flashers
438 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 top center of the instrument panel. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
Page 441: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 439 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 442: Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
440 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 443 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 441 5. Remove the fastener securing the jack. Spare Tire Fastener 4. Remove the spare tire. Jack Fastener I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 444: Preparations For Jacking
442 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the WARNING! spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the the jack assembly.
Page 445: Jacking And Changing A Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 443 NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle WARNING! (Continued) when the vehicle is being jacked. • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a Jacking And Changing A Tire jack. •...
Page 446 444 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to CAUTION! the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange. Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
Page 447 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 445 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and tire. 7.
Page 448 446 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: CAUTION! • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the •...
Page 449: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 447 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the Road Tire Installation wrench while at the end of the handle for increased 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice.
Page 450: Jump-Starting Procedures
448 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES each lug nut is 110 ft/lbs (150 N·m). If in doubt about the CAUTION! correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station. Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater 5.
Page 451 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 449 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 452: Jump-Starting Procedure
450 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 453 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 451 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 454: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
452 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 — if equipped, or Traction Control System (TCS) — if can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your equipped before rocking the vehicle.
Page 455: Shift Lever Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 453 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 456: With Keyless Enter-N-Go - If Equipped
454 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the 5. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. override tab through the access port on the center con- 6. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. sole.
Page 457: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 455 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground RWD MODELS AWD MODELS IF Transmission is operable: Flat Tow NONE • Trans in NEUTRAL • 30 mph (48 km/h)max speed Front • 15 mi (24 km) max distance Wheel Lift Rear Trans in NEUTRAL...
Page 458 456 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the transmission is operable, vehicles WITHOUT AWD CAUTION! may be towed (with rear wheels on the ground) under • Do not use sling type equipment when towing. the following conditions: Damage to the fascia will occur. •...
Page 459: Without The Ignition Key
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 457 Without The Ignition Key CAUTION! Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the OFF position. The only approved Failure to follow these towing methods can cause method of towing without the ignition key is with a severe transmission damage.
Page 460 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 461: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... 470 Engine Compartment — 3.6L ... . . 461 ▫...
Page 462 460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cooling System ..... 480 Bulb Replacement ..... 506 ▫...
Page 463: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 6 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 —...
Page 464: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 —...
Page 465: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 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 emissions control system.
Page 466 464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when 3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of ready for testing.
Page 467: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 you may need to do nothing more than drive your DEALER SERVICE vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- system to update. A recheck with the above test routine nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Page 468: Maintenance Procedures
466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids services determined by the engineers who designed your that protect the performance and durability of vehicle.
Page 469: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 Engine Oil Checking Oil Level – 5.7L Engine To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must Checking Oil Level – 3.6L Engine be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
Page 470 468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Identification Symbol time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. This symbol means that the oil has Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 471 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- operation of the Multi-Displacement System (MDS).
Page 472: Engine Oil Filter
470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 473: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 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 474 472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 475: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 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 476: A/C Air Filter
474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
Page 477 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 Filter Access Cover A/C Air Filter 3. Remove the used filter. 5. Close the filter access cover. 4. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper direction of airflow, which is toward the rear of the maintenance intervals.
Page 478: Body Lubrication
476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Body Lubrication amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as Lock Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent directly into the seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, lock cylinder.
Page 479: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 performance of blades may be present with chattering, To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as exceeds the temperature range of your climate.
Page 480: Exhaust System
478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 481 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 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 482: Cooling System
480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
Page 483 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 Coolant Checks If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti- Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where bottle.
Page 484 482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Coolant CAUTION! Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance intervals. This engine coolant (antifreeze) can be used up specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may to five years or 104,000 miles (169 000 km) before result in engine damage and may decrease corro- replacement.
Page 485 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34°F ( 37°C) are will require more frequent coolant changes.
Page 486 484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
Page 487 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, contents of maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against coolant bottle. Do not overfill. freezing.
Page 488: Brake System
486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may if the brake system warning light indicates system fail- result in unsatisfactory coolant performance, poor gas ure.
Page 489 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- WARNING! (Continued) fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main- • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or taining Your Vehicle” for further information. moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container.
Page 490: Automatic Transmission
488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE fluid. No chemical flushes should be used in any trans- WARNING! (Continued) mission; only the approved lubricant may be used. • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- Special Additives nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered be damaged, causing partial or complete brake product and its performance may be impaired by supple-...
Page 491 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 Fluid Level Check CAUTION! (Continued) Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are not • The fluid level is preset at the factory and it does required. For this reason, the dipstick is omitted. not require adjustment under normal operating If you notice fluid loss or transmission malfunction, have conditions.
Page 492: All Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE All Wheel Drive (AWD) – If Equipped Rear Axle The all wheel drive system consists of a transfer case and For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not front differential. The exterior surface of these compo- required.
Page 493: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion The most common causes are: • Road salt, dirt, and moisture accumulation. Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- • Stone and gravel impact. graphic locations and usage.
Page 494 492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR Special Care Cleaner Wax or equivalent to remove road film, stains • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once scratch the paint.
Page 495 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ protective packaged and sealed.
Page 496 494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of and MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be protectants on Stain Repel products. taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, Interior Care solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean Use MOPAR Fabric Cleaner or equivalent to clean fabric...
Page 497 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- molded in clear plastic.
Page 498: Fuses
496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. Cleaning The Center Console Cupholders Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent with the cupholder in the center console. NOTE: The cupholder cannot be removed.
Page 499 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description CAUTION! Fuse Fuse • When installing the integrated power module — — Fuse – Spare cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- 40 Amp — Radiator Fan #1 erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so Green may allow water to get into the integrated power 50 Amp...
Page 500 498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Horns 30 Amp — Headlamp Washers Yellow Pink — 10 Amp Air Conditioning — — Fuse – Spare Clutch — — Fuse –...
Page 501 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Powertrain #2 — 10 Amp AWD Module/Front Yellow Axle Disconnect — 10 Amp Anti-Lock Brake — — Fuse – Spare Module —...
Page 502: Rear Power Distribution Center
500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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. Rear Power Distribution Center Opening The Access Panel I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 503 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description CAUTION! Fuse Fuse • When installing the power distribution center 60 Amp — Front PDC Feed #1 cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- Yellow erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so —...
Page 504 502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp — Driver Door — 10 Amp Fuel Door/Diagnostic Pink Port 30 Amp — Passenger Door — 15 Amp Radio Screen Pink Blue —...
Page 505 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Steering Column — 10 Amp Park Assist/Blind Module/Clock Spot/Camera — 10 Amp Battery Sensor — 15 Amp Cluster/Rearview Blue Mirror/Compass — —...
Page 506 504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Heated Cupholders/ — — Fuse — Spare Rear Heated Seat — 25 Amp Rear Windows Switches Natural — 10 Amp HVAC Module/In —...
Page 507: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than Interior Bulb Number 21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps ... . . W5W battery.
Page 508: Bulb Replacement
506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Exterior Bulb Number Low Beam Headlamp (Standard Halogen) ..H11 Front Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Low Beam Headlamp – High Intensity Discharge Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, and Side Marker (HID) .
Page 509: Front Low Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn Lamp - Models With High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (Hid)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb CAUTION! yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
Page 510: Backup Lamps
508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Backup Lamps 3. Remove cover. 1. Open trunk. 4. Twist the bulb one quarter turn to remove. 2. Remove fastener from cover. 5. Reinstall new bulb. 6. Install cover and fastener. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 511: License Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 License Lamp 1. Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 1 — License Lamp Bulb 2 —...
Page 512: Fluid Capacities
510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) All Engines 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile...
Page 513: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 514: Chassis
512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Page 515 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....514 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..516 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 516 514 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 517 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 515 • 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 518 516 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 519 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 517 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 520: Service Schedule
518 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 521 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 519 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 522 520 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 56,000 miles (91 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 523 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 521 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 64,000 miles (104 000 km). ❏...
Page 524 522 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 525 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 523 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 526 524 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏...
Page 527 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 525 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 528 526 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 529 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 527 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 530 528 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 152,000 miles (247 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 531 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 529 † 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.
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Page 533: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......533 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 534 532 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 539 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......539 ▫...
Page 535: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 533 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 536: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
534 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 537: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 535 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 538: Warranty Information
536 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 539: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 537 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 540 538 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 541 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 539 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 542 540 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 543 INDEX I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 544 542 INDEX About Your Brakes ..... . . 366 Airbag, Side ......60,65,68 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 545 INDEX 543 Automatic Dimming Mirror ....96 Axle Fluid ......512 Automatic Door Locks .
Page 546 544 INDEX Brake/Transmission Interlock ....355 Chart, Tire Sizing ......380 Brakes .
Page 547 INDEX 545 Connector Corrosion Protection ..... 491 UCI ......327 Cruise Control (Speed Control) .
Page 548 546 INDEX Disposal Traction Control System ....371 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ... . . 484 Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .
Page 549 INDEX 547 Break-In Recommendations ....84 Overheating ......438 Checking Oil Level .
Page 550 548 INDEX Engine Oil Disposal ....470 Fluid Level Checks Flash-To-Pass ......194 Automatic Transmission .
Page 551 INDEX 549 Gasoline ......410 Gauges Gauge ......280 Coolant Temperature .
Page 552 550 INDEX Headlight Washers ..... . . 477 Hitches Headlights ......507 Trailer Towing .
Page 553 INDEX 551 Interior Fuses ......496 Lane Change and Turn Signals ....193 Interior Lights .
Page 554 552 INDEX Bulb Replacement ....505,506 Lights On Reminder ....192 Daytime Running .
Page 555 INDEX 553 Load Leveling System ....270 Maintenance, Sunroof ..... 256 Loading Vehicle .
Page 556 554 INDEX Vanity ......100 Oil Filter, Change ......470 Mode Oil Filter, Selection .
Page 557 INDEX 555 Outside Rearview Mirrors ....97 Seats ......171 Overhead Console .
Page 558 556 INDEX Rear Cupholder ......264 Replacement Bulbs ..... . . 505 Rear Park Sense System .
Page 559 INDEX 557 Seat Belt Maintenance ....495 Power ......171 Seat Belt Reminder .
Page 560 558 INDEX Shoulder Belts ......46 Starting and Operating ....348 Side Airbag .
Page 561 INDEX 559 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..57 Tires ......88,388,539 Sway Control, Trailer .
Page 562 560 INDEX Safety ......379,388 Hitches ......427 Sizes .
Page 563 INDEX 561 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 247 Vehicle Loading ....385,421,423 Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..20 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .
Page 564 562 INDEX Wind Buffeting ..... . . 42,256 Windshield Wiper Blades ....476 Window Fogging .
Page 565 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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