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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 the name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ....8 ROLLOVER WARNING .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision sion, and transfer case shifting.
Page 7: Rollover Warning
INTRODUCTION 5 This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- ROLLOVER WARNING tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than customer-oriented documents.
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Page 9 INTRODUCTION 7...
Page 10: Warnings And Cautions
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 11: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Key Programming ....20 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .15 ▫...
Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Remote Key Unlock On First Press ..24 ▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle......32 ▫...
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — ▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — Rear Doors ......42 If Equipped .
Page 16 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ..98 Vehicle ......101 SAFETY TIPS .
Page 17: A Word About Your Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has 1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These automatic transmission).
Page 18 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re- move the Key Fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. •...
Page 19: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering • Do not leave children or animals inside parked wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with- vehicles in hot weather.
Page 20: Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If you turned the wheel to the right to engage the The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized disengage it.
Page 21: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Either of these conditions will result in the engine being Replacement Keys shut off after two seconds. NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Page 22: Customer Key Programming
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE procedure. This procedure consists of programming a 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within 15 seconds.
Page 23: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the system’s The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors, memory.
Page 24: Rearming The System
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Rearming The System To Disarm The System To disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm, you will need to If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter, or disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
Page 25: Illuminated Entry - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: NOTE: • Unlocking the doors with the manual door lock plung- • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- ers or the driver’s door lock cylinder will not disarm tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 26: To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate Press and release the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only, or twice to unlock all the doors and swing gate. When the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed, the Illuminated Entry will initiate and the turn signal lights will flash twice.
Page 27: To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Remote Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled by perform- RKE transmitter UNLOCK button to deactivate the Ve- ing the following steps: hicle Security Alarm.
Page 28: Sound Horn On Lock
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sound Horn On Lock The “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be Using The Panic Alarm turned on or turned off.
Page 29: To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock 3. Test the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature outside of the vehicle by pressing the RKE transmitter LOCK This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when button with the ignition switch in the LOCK position the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- and the ignition key removed.
Page 30: Transmitter Battery Replacement
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate 1. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade screwdriver to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart.
Page 31: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 General Information 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and radios.
Page 32: How To Use Remote Start
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • System not disabled from previous remote start event How To Use Remote Start • Vehicle theft alarm not active All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: WARNING! •...
Page 33: Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic To Enter Remote Start Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped Press and release the REMOTE START button on The following messages will display in the EVIC if the the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds.
Page 34: To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle • The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock •...
Page 35: Upper Half Door Window Removal - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Upper Half Door Window Removal — If Equipped Upper Half Door Window Installation — If Equipped Grasp the half door window and pull upward. 1. Grasp the half door window and line up the pins with the pockets in the lower door.
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The hinge pin screws and nuts can be stowed in the rear cargo tray located under the rear loadfloor. Door Removal Warning Label 1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any damage. Hinge Pin Screw 2.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 3. Unplug the wiring harness connector under the instru- ment panel by pressing the tab at the top of the connector and pulling to disconnect. NOTE: If the red latch on the connector is locked, pull the red latch down.
Page 38: Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Unhook the door strap from the body hook. Be careful not to allow the door to swing fully open as the mirror may damage the paint. 5. With the door open, lift the door to clear the hinge pins from their hinges and remove the door.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 NOTE: The hinge pin screws and nuts can be stowed in 4. Remove the trim access door from the bottom of the the rear cargo tray located under the rear loadfloor. B-pillar. Hinge Pin Screw Trim Access Door 3.
Page 40: Door Locks
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the red latch on the connector is locked, push 6. Unhook the door strap from the body hook. the red latch to the right until you can only see the latch 7.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Manual Door Lock (Full Frame Doors) Manual Door Lock (Half Doors) NOTE: The ignition key that is used to start the vehicle is used to lock or unlock the doors, swing gate, glove compartment, and console storage.
Page 42: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks — If Equipped WARNING! The power door lock switch is located on each front door • For personal security reasons and safety in a colli- panel. Press the switch forward to lock the doors, and sion, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well rearward to unlock the doors.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped WARNING! The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. • For personal security reasons and safety in a colli- When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically sion, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h).
Page 44: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors The “Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit” feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with 1.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged. NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the rocker lever rearward (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle.
Page 46: Windows
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS The top left switch controls the left front window and the top right switch controls the right front window. Power Windows — If Equipped NOTE: The power window switches are located on the instru- •...
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Four-Door Models Window Lockout Switch — Four-Door Models The window lockout switch (located between the front The lower left switch controls the left rear passenger window switches) allows you to disable the rear window window, and the lower right switch controls the right switches that are located on the back of the center floor rear passenger window.
Page 48: Wind Buffeting
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Power Windows — Four-Door Models Wind Buffeting The rear passenger window switches are located on the Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of back of the center floor console. Press the switch down- pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ward to open the window and upward to close the ears.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 CAUTION! Do not press on rear wiper blade when closing the rear flip-up window, as damage to the blade will result. WARNING! Driving with the flip-up window open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes.
Page 50: Occupant Restraints
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the Some of the most important safety features in your seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt vehicle are the restraint systems: all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the •...
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different belt properly (see section on Child Restraints) should be rates of inflation based on several factors, including the secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- severity and type of collision.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be WARNING! moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more Front Air Bags room to inflate. severe injuries in a collision.
Page 53: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should WARNING! (Continued) be belted at all times. • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer Lap/Shoulder Belts much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- led up.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • Two people should never be belted into a single vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. seat belt.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Pulling Out The Lap/Shoulder Belt Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will you from injury during a collision. You are more not protect you properly.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdo- men.
Page 58: Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor Lockout - Four-Door Models Only
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- Lockout — Four-Door Models Only tion. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the This feature is designed to lock the retractor whenever webbing to allow the belt to retract fully.
Page 59: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure WARNING! Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ The rear center lap/shoulder belt is equipped with a shoulder belt. lock-out feature to ensure that the rear seatback is in 1.
Page 60: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage WARNING! In the front seat positions, the shoulder belt anchorage Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt belt rests across the middle of your shoulder.
Page 61: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage: The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably which are used to secure a child restraint system.
Page 62: Energy Management Feature
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating WARNING! position that has a belt with this feature. Children 12 • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if years old and under should always be properly re- the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor strained in a vehicle with a rear seat.
Page 63: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Seat Belt Pretensioners Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®) The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
Page 64: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph Seat Belts And Pregnant Women (8 km/h), BeltAlert® will provide both audio and visual We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts notification. throughout their pregnancy.
Page 65: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator NOTE: design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, inflation that are based on several factors, including the but they will open during air bag deployment.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 • Driver Advanced Front Air Bag The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires air bag deployment. This low output • Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output is •...
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • If your vehicle is equipped with Supplemental • Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB), do not use any way.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 NOTE: • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air bag deployment. • Being too close to the SAB during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed. SAB air bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint system.
Page 70: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or brated to deploy the SAB air bags during impacts that side air bags is required in a frontal or side collision. require air bag occupant protection.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes ignition, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a not inflate. severe initial deceleration.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation rates WARNING! are possible, based on several factors, including the collision type and severity. The steering wheel hub trim Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to...
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side Enhanced Accident Response System air bags to inflate, based on the severity and type of In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if collision.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If A Deployment Occurs They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately after deployment.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 • Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have WARNING! (Continued) deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag air bags will not be in place to protect you.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System Air Bag Warning Light You will want to have the air bags ready to WARNING! inflate for your protection in a collision. The • Modifications to any part of the air bag system Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 77: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
Page 78: Child Restraints
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a Child Restraints non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per- times, including babies and children.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has WARNING! a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. You should also make sure that you can install In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a it in the vehicle where you will use it.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible younger and who have not reached Child Restraint, facing rearward in the the height or weight limits of their...
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until an air bag.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height WARNING! (Continued) allowed by the child seat. killed. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s All children whose weight or height is above the directions exactly when installing an infant or forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a child restraint.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Children Too Large For Booster Seats If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check belt fit periodi- comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend cally and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched.
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Combined LATCH – Weight of the LATCH – Restraint Type Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only + Top Tether...
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Latch Positions (Four-Door Models) Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating Latch Positions (Two-Door Models) position Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the weight of the child restraint) for using the combined weight of the child and the child LATCH anchorage system to attach the restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can two child restraints be attached using a Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with common lower LATCH anchorage? two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in...
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages In addition, there are tether strap anchors lo- cated behind each rear seatback, near to the floor. Latch Anchorages (Four-Door Models) Tether Strap Mounting (Two-Door Models)
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint WARNING! 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat than one child restraint.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 child seat. You may also move the front seat forward How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt to allow more room for the child seat. When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being 4.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat WARNING! Belt • Improper installation of a child restraint to the The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor or child restraint.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle Four-Door Models Two-Door Models...
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s weight + Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using weight of the child restraint) for using the Child Restraint the seat belt to install a forward facing Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a child restraint, up to the recommended forward facing child restraint?
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) against the child seat. 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating 5.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect Anchorage the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether 1.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. Tether Strap Mounting (Four-Door Models) 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 100: Engine Break-In Recommendations
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. increased head motion and possible injury to the child.
Page 101: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result. vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
Page 102: Exhaust Gas
100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust WARNING! system. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 103: Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Air Bag Warning Light Vehicle The light should come on and remain on for Seat Belts four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for ignition switch is first turned ON.
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Floor Mat Safety Information WARNING! (Continued) Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your • Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area of already installed floor mats.
Page 105: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Cancel Command .....118 MIRRORS ......111 ▫...
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook SEATS ......152 Entries .
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ▫ Replacing The Rear Seat — ▫ Front Fog Lights ..... .170 Two-Door Models .....164 ▫...
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Deactivate ......180 DUAL TOP — TWO-DOOR MODELS — IF EQUIPPED .
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 ▫ Front Panel(s) Installation With Rear ▫ Lowering The Soft Top....233 Hard Top Removed ....211 ▫...
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE FOLDING WINDSHIELD ....289 REAR WINDOW FEATURES — HARD TOP ONLY ..... .296 ▫...
Page 113: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
Page 114: Outside Mirrors
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors WARNING! To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight convex mirror will look smaller and farther away overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Page 115: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
Page 116: Power Mirrors - If Equipped
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Mirrors — If Equipped After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off The power mirror switch is located on the center of the position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror instrument panel, below the climate controls.
Page 117: Vanity Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Vanity Mirrors Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED Vanity mirrors are located on the sun visors. To use the Uconnect® Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- mirrors, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror vehicle communications system.
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Phone allows you to transfer calls between WARNING! the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s Any voice commanded system should be used only microphone for private conversation.
Page 119: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 NOTE: The driver side upper windshield trim contains The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the microphone for the Uconnect® Phone. the Uconnect® Phone such as “CELL” or caller ID on certain radios.
Page 120: Help Command
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For each feature explanation in this section, only the To activate the Uconnect® Phone from idle, simply press compound form of the voice command is given. You button and follow the audible prompts for direc- can also break the commands into parts and say each tions.
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a The following are general phone to Uconnect® Phone pairing instructions: priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven mobile •...
Page 122: Dial By Saying A Number
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will prompt you to say the name of the Dial by Saying a Number person you want to call. • Press the button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 phonebook. Specific Bluetooth® Phones with Phone downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- Book Access Profile may support this feature. See able, the previous downloaded phonebook is available Uconnect® website for supported phones. for use.
Page 124: Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Add Names to Your Uconnect® Phonebook After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more NOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect® Phonebook is phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the recommended when the vehicle is not in motion.
Page 125: Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook “Phonebook Edit” can be used to add another phone entry that you wish to edit. number to a name entry that already exists in the phone- book.
Page 126: Delete/Erase "All" Uconnect® Phonebook
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect® Phone will ask you to verify that you from which you choose. To select one of the entries from the list, press the button while the wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook. Uconnect®...
Page 127: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • To call one of the names in the list, press the button Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call during the playing of the desired name, and say Currently In Progress “Call.”...
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone compatible phones in the Toggling Between Calls market today do not support rejecting an incoming call If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can press the button until you hear a single beep, indicat- only answer an incoming call or ignore it.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Call Termination Call Continuation To end a call in progress, momentarily press the but- Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the ton. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there Uconnect®...
Page 130: Uconnect® Phone Features
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Phone Features Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is Language Selection reachable: To change the language that the Uconnect® Phone is using: • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency •...
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 NOTE: WARNING! • The emergency number dialed is based on the country To use your Uconnect® Phone System in an emer- where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and gency, your mobile phone must be: Canada and 060 for Mexico).
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You should program the desired Towing Assis- Working with Automated Systems tance phone number using the Voice Command system. This method is used in instances where one generally has To do this, press the button and say “Setup,” followed by to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while “Towing Assistance.”...
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Saying a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by NOTE: “Send,” is also to be used for navigating through an • You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone automated customer service center menu structure, and network configurations.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect® Phone keypad and still use the Uconnect®...
Page 135: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF) from your Uconnect® Phone paired mobile phone to the Uconnect® Phone or vice versa, press the button When you mute the Uconnect® Phone, you will still be and say “Transfer Call.” able to hear the conversation coming from the other party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, say “List Phones.” • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the • The Uconnect® Phone will play the phone names of all Uconnect®...
Page 137: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® You can either press the Uconnect® Phone button to restore Phone the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect® Phone. For best results, the Uconnect®...
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Smooth road surface Voice Command • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to • Fully closed windows provide at least ½ inch (1 cm) gap between the • Dry weather condition overhead console (if equipped) and the mirror.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 • Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect® Phone Local) • Low Road Noise name recognition rate is optimized when the entries are • Smooth Road Surface not similar. • Fully Closed Windows • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must •...
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Uconnect® Phone will play the new text message for Recent Calls you. If your phone supports “Automatic Phonebook Down- load,” Uconnect® Phone can list your Outgoing, Incom- After reading a message, you can “Reply” or “Forward” ing and Missed Calls.
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Uconnect® Phone will prompt you to say the name or 10. Thanks number of the person you wish to send the message to. 11. See You in 15 minutes List of Preset Messages: 12.
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Bluetooth® Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop Uconnect® Phone. When this happens, the connection the system from announcing the new incoming mes- can generally be reestablished by switching the phone sages.
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Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) zero call cancel three confirmation prompts four continue five delete dial seven download eight edit nine emergency star (*) English plus (+) erase all pound (#) Espanol add location...
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) help previous home record again language redial list names return to main menu return or main menu list phones select phone select mobile send mute set up...
Page 148: General Information
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Command System Operation RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: The Uconnect®...
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 If you would like to interrupt the system while it lists WARNING! options, press the Voice Command button, listen for the beep, and say your command. Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following all applicable Pressing the Voice Command button while the...
Page 150: Commands
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system will best recognize your speech if the win- 2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the set to low.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • “USB” (to switch to USB mode) Radio FM • “Bluetooth Streaming” (to switch to Bluetooth® To switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: Streaming mode) •...
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Next Channel” (to select the next channel) USB Mode • “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel) To switch to USB mode, say “USB.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Memo Mode – “Previous” (to play the previous memo) To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo.” In – “Delete” (to delete a memo) this mode, you may say the following commands: –...
Page 154: Voice Training
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Tutorial” session should be completed when the vehicle is parked, engine running, all windows closed, and the • “Voice Training” blower fan switched off. This procedure may be re- NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice peated with a new user.
Page 155: Front Seat Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Release the bar once you have reached the desired WARNING! (Continued) position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat have latched.
Page 156: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 157: Front Passenger Easy Entry Seat - Two-Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Front Passenger Easy Entry Seat — Two-Door Models Pull upward on the recline lever (toward the rear of the vehicle) and slide the entire seat forward. Recline Lever WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 158: Tip N' Slide™ Seats - Two-Door Models
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • The front passenger seats have a track memory, which returns the seat to just past the halfway point of the track regardless of its original position. • The recliner and easy entry levers should not be used during the automatic returning of the seat to its sitting position.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Driver’s Seat Rotate the entire seat assembly toward the instrument panel. Pull upward on the recline lever and bring the seatback to its full forward position. Tip n’ Slide™ Recline Lever...
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Passenger Seat With the seat forward, pull the entire seat assembly toward the instrument panel. In addition to Easy Entry, the front passenger seat is also equipped with Tip n’ Slide™. This feature allows for easier entry for rear passengers.
Page 161: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Heated Seats — If Equipped When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the initial stages of On some models, the front driver and passenger seats operation.
Page 162: Head Restraints
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Head Restraints WARNING! Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin by restricting head movement in the event of a rear because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, impact.
Page 163: Fold And Tumble Rear Seat - Two-Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Front Head Restraints Rear Head Restraints To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head The rear seat is equipped with nonadjustable head re- restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the adjust- straints.
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Lift the seatback release lever and fold the seatback forward. Folding Rear Seat 3. Return the seat to the normal position. Rear Seat Release 4. Raise the rear seatback using the assist strap and 2.
Page 165: Removing The Rear Seat - Two-Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Removing The Rear Seat — Two-Door Models 1. Fold the rear seat forward following steps 1 and 2 under “Fold And Tumble Rear Seat” in this section. WARNING! 2. Press down on the release bar on each side, and pull •...
Page 166: Replacing The Rear Seat - Two-Door Models
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Replacing The Rear Seat — Two-Door Models NOTE: • Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to Reverse the steps for removing the seat. reposition the front seat to its mid-track position. WARNING! •...
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 To Fold Down The Rear Seat To Raise The Rear Seat Locate the release lever (upper outboard side of seat), and Raise the seatback and lock it into place. If interference lift it upward until the seatback releases. from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position.
Page 168: To Open And Close The Hood
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD to push down slightly on the hood before pushing the safety latch. Insert the support rod into the slot on the Release both the hood latches. hood. To close the hood, remove the support rod from the hood panel and place it in the retaining clip.
Page 169: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 LIGHTS Headlights And Parking Lights Multifunction Lever Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for The multifunction lever controls the operation of the headlight operation.
Page 170: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, turn the end of the multifunction lever to the AUTO position (third detent).
Page 171: Turn Signals
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Turn Signals NOTE: • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 172: High/Low Beam Switch
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE High/Low Beam Switch NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the parking lights or the headlights on low beam. Selecting high Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch beam headlights will turn off the fog lights. the headlights to high beam.
Page 173: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped detent to turn on the interior lighting. The headlights come on at a low intensity level when shifted into any position other than PARK (auto trans- mission) or when the vehicle begins to move (manual transmission).
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy/Reading Lights A courtesy light is also found in the rear of the center console. You can turn this light on and off from the Two courtesy/reading lights are located in the bottom of dimmer control in the multifunction lever.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Sports Bar Reading Light Rear Cargo Light The rear cargo light may be turned on by pressing the When a door is open and the interior lights are on, lens. Press the lens a second time to turn the light off. rotating the dimmer control to the extreme bottom posi- tion will cause all the interior lights to turn off.
Page 176: Windshield Wipers And Washers
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wiper Operation The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper opera- operated by rotating a switch, located at the end of the tion.
Page 177: Intermittent Wiper System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 CAUTION! In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted.
Page 178: Windshield Washers
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washers Mist Feature To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold Push down on the wiper lever to activate a single wipe to while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle.
Page 179: Tilt Steering Column
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 TILT STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. The tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever. Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired.
Page 180: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 181: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
Page 182: To Set A Desired Speed
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with- set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of To Decrease Speed U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de- crease speed by pushing the SET (-) button. U.S.
Page 184: To Accelerate For Passing
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will WARNING! continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 A second power outlet is located inside the center console and is powered directly from the vehicle battery. CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced.
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On vehicles equipped with a rear subwoofer, there is a third power outlet located in the right rear cargo area. Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 — M36 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Console Bin Rear Power Outlet —...
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
Page 188: Power Inverter - If Equipped
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- sory bracket from the plug. POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the front of the center console to convert DC current to AC current.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the NOTE: When the power inverter switch is pressed, there inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating will be a delay of approximately one second before the exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter inverter indicator light turns ON.
Page 190: Cupholders
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS Rear Cupholders The rear cupholders are located on the back of the center Front Cupholders console. The front cupholders are located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholders...
Page 191: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 STORAGE Glove Compartment The lockable glove compartment is located on the pas- senger side of the lower instrument panel. Pull outward on the handle/latch to open the glove compartment. Console Storage Compartment To lock or unlock the storage compartment, insert the ignition key and turn.
Page 192: Rear Storage Compartment
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE There is an extra storage area underneath the console lid. Rear Storage Compartment The console lid has an integrated paper clip feature that The rear cargo area storage compartment cover is held by can hold small items.
Page 193: Dual Top - Two-Door Models - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 DUAL TOP — TWO-DOOR MODELS — IF EQUIPPED If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top, you must remove one of the tops from the vehicle. If the soft top is removed, the pivot brackets must also be removed from the sport bar.
Page 194: Removing The Soft Top - Two-Door Models
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Removing The Soft Top — Two-Door Models 1. Locate and remove the two boxes that contain the following items: • Right and left door frames • Four door frame attachment knobs • Right and left quarter windows •...
Page 195: Installing The Soft Top - Two-Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Installing The Soft Top — Two-Door Models NOTE: The following procedures are for first time set up only. For future soft top procedures, refer to “Soft Top” in this section. 1. Locate and remove the following items prior to hard top removal: •...
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. If the soft top has been removed, follow these steps to reinstall the soft top. If the soft top is on the vehicle, proceed to step #5. a. If the pivot brackets have been removed, unzip the sport bar covers and attach the pivot brackets to the sports bar with the four screws that were removed using a #T30 Torx®...
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 5. Remove the swing gate bar (black metal bar for bottom of rear window) and set aside. NOTE: Be sure the wire harness in the left rear corner is not tangled in the soft top bows before you lift the top. 6.
Page 198: Dual Top - Four-Door Models - If Equipped
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DUAL TOP — FOUR-DOOR MODELS — Removing The Soft Top — Four-Door Models IF EQUIPPED 1. Locate and remove the two boxes that contain the If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top, you must following items: remove one of the tops from the vehicle.
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 4. Using the plastic reinforcement as a handle, slide the 5. The tether strap must be hooked onto the pivot tether strap up the side bow (both sides). bracket prior to removal of soft top from vehicle (both sides).
Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Remove the soft top bow assembly pivot bracket bolts 8. Remove the soft top from the vehicle and store in a (two per side) from the sport bar using a 10.0 mm clean, dry location (another person may be needed to wrench or socket driver.
Page 201: Installing The Soft Top - Four-Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Installing The Soft Top — Four-Door Models NOTE: The following procedures are for first time set up only. For future soft top procedures, refer to “Soft Top” in this section. 1. Locate and remove the following items prior to hard top removal: •...
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Install the soft top with the pivot brackets above the sport bar brackets, lower the soft top into the sport bar bracket slots in a downward motion to lock tab on soft top.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 CAUTION! Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the screws if they are overtightened. 7. Remove the tether strap from the pivot bracket. 6. Install the pivot bracket bolts back into place using a 10.0 mm wrench or socket driver.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 8. Using the plastic reinforcement as a handle remove the tether strap from the bracket hook by sliding strap up off hook and slide down the side bow (both sides). 10. Remove the swing gate bar (black metal bar for bottom of rear window) and set aside.
Page 205: Freedom Top™ Three-Piece Modular Hard Top - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 NOTE: Be sure the wire harness in the left rear corner is FREEDOM TOP™ THREE-PIECE MODULAR not tangled in the soft top bows before you lift the top. HARD TOP — IF EQUIPPED 11.
Page 206: Front Panel(S) Removal
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Panel(s) Removal CAUTION! NOTE: Left panel must be removed before removing Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior right panel. water damage, stains or mildew: 1. Fold down the sun visor, and move it to the side. •...
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 3. Turn the center L-shaped locks (two) from the center 4. Turn the rear L-shaped lock (located above the shoul- of the roof panel. der belt anchorage).
Page 208: Freedom Top™ Storage Bag
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Unlatch the header panel latch located at the top of the Freedom Top™ Storage Bag windshield. Vehicles equipped with a Freedom Top™ Modular Hard Top, come with a Freedom Top™ storage bag that allows you to store your Freedom Top™...
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Insert the right side Freedom panel into the bag with the Unfold the black panel divider (ensure the divider is latches facing downward. laying flat). Secure the Velcro®, located at the center of the divider.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Insert the left-side Freedom panel into the bag with the Unfold the outer flap and zip the Freedom bag closed. latches facing upward. NOTE: Ensure the front Freedom panel latch is closed prior to inserting the panel into the bag.
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Install the seat attachment strap (at the top of the bag) Lift the Freedom bag into the vehicle with the hooks and through the loops. straps facing the back of the rear seat. Attach the clips at the bottom of the bag to the child restraint anchorages, located at the base of the rear seat.
Page 212: Front Panel(S) Installation
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Wrap the upper strap around the rear head restraints and Front Panel(s) Installation loop the strap through the buckle. Pull on the strap to NOTE: Set the panels on the windshield frame so that tighten the Freedom bag securely against the rear seat.
Page 213: Front Panel(S) Installation With Rear Hard Top Removed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Front Panel(s) Installation With Rear Hard Top NOTE: The front panel(s) must be positioned properly Removed to ensure sealing. Set the panels on the windshield frame so that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the 1.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Remove the six Torx® head screws that secure the 6. Locate the wire harness on the left rear inside corner of hard top to the vehicle (along the interior bodyside) the vehicle. using a #40 Torx®...
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 7. Release the red locking tab by pulling outward to the 8. To remove the wiring harness press the tab and pull right. downward to disconnect. Red Locking Tab Press Tab To Disconnect...
Page 216: Rear Hard Top Installation
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 9. To remove the washer hose, pinch the grips on hose CAUTION! connector and pull downward. The removal of the Freedom Top™ requires four adults located on each corner. Failure to follow this caution could damage the Freedom Top™.
Page 217: Door Frame
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) • The Torx® fasteners that attach the hard top to the • Careless handling and storage of the removable body should be torqued to 88 in lb +/- 22 in lb door frame(s) may damage the seals, causing water (10 N·m +/- 2.5 N·m).
Page 218: Door Frame Removal
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Frame Removal WARNING! 1. Unscrew and remove the door frame attachment Use both hands to remove the door frames. The door knobs (two per door). frames will fold and could cause injury if both hands are not used.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 4. Screw the knobs back into the door frame and fold for WARNING! storage. Store in a secure location. • Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the door frame(s) removed as you will lose the protec- tion that they can provide.
Page 220: Door Frame Installation - Two-Door Models - If Equipped
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the doors removed as you will lose the protection that they can provide. This procedure is furnished for use during off-road operation only. Door Frame Installation —...
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 4. Starting with the front of the door frame, clip it over 5. Starting with the front knob, screw in and tighten both the metal side bar and then clip the rear, making sure knobs.
Page 222: Door Frame Installation - Four-Door Models - If Equipped
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Frame Installation — Four-Door Models — 3. Position the top of the door frame against the metal If Equipped sport bar and press onto the side bar making sure not to pinch the material of the sports bar covers and to 1.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 5. Carefully set the front of the front door frame in the 7. Position the rear of the front door frame to lay on top rubber seal at the top of the windshield. of the front of the rear door frame.
Page 224: Soft Top - Two-Door Models
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 9. Tighten the front knob, then the rear most knob, and SOFT TOP — TWO-DOOR MODELS then the middle knob. Repeat this procedure for the Please visit the owners section of Jeep.com for instruc- other side. tional videos. CAUTION!
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily on the top CAUTION! (Continued) fabric. The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and • Do not move your vehicle until the top has been the top can then be installed.
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Do not drive the vehicle with the rear window Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water damage, stains or mildew on the top material: curtain up unless the side curtains are also re- •...
Page 227: Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft Top 2. Remove the back window. Refer to “Lowering The Soft Top” in this section for further information. 1. Remove the side windows.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Release header latches from the windshield frame. 4. Release the sail panel retainers from the body side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. NOTE: When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 5. As you begin to lower the top, fold the sail panels so 6. Release the Sunrider® latch (both sides). that they rest on top of the soft top.
Page 230: Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 7. Open the swing gate and lower the top. Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top Refer to “Raising The Soft Top” in this section for further NOTE: Ensure fabric does not overhang the sides of the information.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 2. Engage header latches.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Install rear corner panels. 4. Install the back window.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 5. Install the side windows. 7. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and 6. To install the side windows, affix the window tempo- properly positioned on the door frame.
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 8. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro® along the top and rear of the window.
Page 235: Lowering The Soft Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Lowering The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Quarter Window 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Check Strap 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window 4 — Sail Panel 9 —...
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to 3. Release the header latches and leave the hooks in the assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft loops on the windshield. top.
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower 5. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3 in (7.6 cm) of both sail panels from the channel. Remove corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rearward out top and down to the left lower corner.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 6. Remove the rear window retainer from the swing gate 9. Beginning from the rear lower corner, completely bracket on both the left and right sides. unzip the window. 7. Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratching. 10.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body 12. As you begin to lower the top, fold the sail panels so side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. that they rest on top of the soft top. NOTE: When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 13. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed 14. Completely release the latches from the loops on the unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the windshield frame. If your vehicle is not equipped swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket with the Sunrider®...
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 15. Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid rearward over 16. Unlatch the side bows from both door rails (Sunrider® the Sunrider® link (Sunrider® Models only). Models only).
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 17. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to 18. Tuck the fabric and the check straps between the bows prevent possible damage to the rear center high- and as far inward as possible. This will keep any portion mounted brake light.
Page 244: Raising The Soft Top
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Raising The Soft Top 4. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the side bow and the 2–bow (middle bow) up and over the 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. sports bar until the header rests on the top of the 2.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 5. Make sure the Sunrider® bracket on the side bows 6. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each latches to the door rails (Sunrider® Models only). side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches).
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 7. If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them 8. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior panels over the rear roof bow.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 9. Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body 10. To install the side windows, affix the window tempo- side channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the rarily by attaching to the Velcro® in the rear corner. rear window loose (on both sides).
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the window.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 12. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro®...
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 13. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate 14. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear at the lower left corner of the rear window opening. window.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 16. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the swing gate brackets. 15. Run the zipper fully around to the right side of the window.
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 17. Insert the rear window retainer into the swing gate 19. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to bracket on both the left and right sides. their secured position. 18. Apply downward pressure on the top corner of the rear soft top bow (3–bow), then complete attaching the sail panel retainers into the body side channel.
Page 253: Soft Top - Four-Door Models
Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily on the top fabric. The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and Please visit the owner’s section of Jeep.com for instruc- the top can then be snapped into place. If the tempera- tional videos.
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Do not lower the top with the windows installed. • Do not drive the vehicle with the rear window Window and top damage may occur. curtain up unless the side curtains are also open. •...
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 NOTE: Do not remove any of the three attachment CAUTION! knobs unless you are planning on installing the hard top. Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water damage, stains or mildew on the top material: •...
Page 256: Quick Steps For Lowering The Soft Top
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Quick Steps For Lowering The Soft Top NOTE: Start zipper from the right side to remove back window. 1. Remove the side windows. 2. Remove the back window.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 3. Release header latches from the windshield frame. 4. Release the sail panel retainers from the body side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. NOTE: When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow.
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft 6. Fold header rearward, pulling the fabric to the rear. top.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 7. Release Sunrider® latch (both sides).
Page 260: Quick Steps For Raising The Soft Top
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 8. Open the swing gate and lower the top. Quick Steps For Raising The Soft Top 1. Open the swing gate and raise the top, engaging the Sunrider® latches (another person may be needed to help with this operation).
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 2. Install rear corner panels.
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Rotate the header forward. 4. Engage the header latches.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 5. Install the back window. 6. Install the side windows.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 7. To install the side windows, affix the window tempo- properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do rarily by attaching to the Velcro® in the rear corner. so can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the Start the zipper but close only about 1 in (2.5 cm).
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 9. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro® along the top and rear of the window.
Page 266: Folding Down The Soft Top
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Down The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Body Side Retainer 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Quarter Window 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Check Strap 4 — 4–Bow 9 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window 5 —...
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to 3. Release the header latches and hooks from the loops assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft on the windshield frame. top. If zippers are difficult to operate due to road dust, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small brush.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 • Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower 5. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3 in (7.6 cm) of both sail panels from the channel. Remove corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rearward out top and down to the left lower corner.
Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Remove the rear window retainer from the swing gate 9. Beginning from the rear lower corner, completely bracket on both the left and right sides. unzip the window. 7. Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratching. 10.
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 11. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body 12. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. top.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 13. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed 14. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the the top. swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket forward while rolling the entire bracket back in toward the vehicle to disengage.
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 15. Fold back the front section of the top, pulling the 16. Fold the top so that the material forms a W as shown. fabric rearward. Gently rest the header on top of the Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds.
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 17. Release the side bows by pressing down on the latch 18. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to pre- above the front of the rear door. Push the top rearward vent possible damage to the rear center high-mounted to disengage.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 NOTE: Help from another person will ease this operation. 21. Once the top is fully down, use the Velcro® straps provided to secure the top to the vehicle by wrapping the strap around the side bows and through the slot on the body.
Page 276: Putting Up The Soft Top
274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Putting Up The Soft Top 4. Grasp the folded side bows and lift to the top of the rear door frames. NOTE: Be extremely careful when putting up the soft top to prevent the doors from getting scratched. It may be NOTE: Help from another person will ease this operation.
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 5. Insert the slider feature of the knuckles into the door 6. Ensure that the top locks into the Sunrider® locking frame tracks and slide the top forward. mechanisms that are located above the front of the rear doors.
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 8. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the 9. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each side bow until it rests on the windshield frame. side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches).
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 10. If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them 11. Ensure that the straps are positioned correctly before by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior pulling the sail panels over the rear roof bow (4–bow). side of the body channel.
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body side 12. To install the side windows, affix the window tem- channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the rear porarily by attaching it to the Velcro® in the upper window loose (on both sides).
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 13. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the window.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 14. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro®...
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 15. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate 16. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear at the lower left corner of the rear window opening. window.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 18. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the 19. Insert the rear window retainer into the swing gate swing gate brackets. bracket on both the left and right sides. 20. Complete the installation of the sail panel by insert- ing the rest of the retainer into the body channel.
Page 285: Sunrider® (Two-Door Models)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 21. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to SUNRIDER® (TWO-DOOR MODELS) their secured position. CAUTION! Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicle’s interior.
Page 286: Opening The Sunrider
284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening The Sunrider® 3. Slide the plastic sleeve forward. 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame. 4. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the material is folded back as shown.
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 NOTE: The Sunrider® latch on the door rail should not 5. Locate the straps to secure the side bows. Wrap the be activated for Sunrider® use. If activated, the soft top straps around the bows as shown. Repeat on the other must be reinstalled starting from the sail panels.
Page 288: Closing The Sunrider
286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing The Sunrider® SUNRIDER® (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) 1. Remove the straps from the side bows. CAUTION! 2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a 3.
Page 289: Opening The Sunrider
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 Opening The Sunrider® 3. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift the top. 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame.
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Fold back the front section of the top and gently rest 5. Fold the top so that the material forms a W as shown. the header on top of the rear portion of the deck. Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds.
Page 291: Closing The Sunrider
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 FOLDING WINDSHIELD The fold-down windshield and removable side bars on your vehicle are structural elements that can provide some protection in some accidents. The windshield also provides some protection against weather, road debris and intrusion of small branches and other objects.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Raise the windshield and reinstall the side bars as soon as WARNING! (Continued) the task that required their removal is completed and • Do not drive your vehicle unless the windshield is before you return to on-road driving. Both you and your securely fastened, either up or down.
Page 293: Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side Bars
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side Bars 1. Lower the fabric top or remove the hard top following the instructions in this manual. NOTE: To assist in properly reinstalling side bars, mark the original locations prior to removing. 2.
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 7. Remove the one hex bolt (13 mm) visible through the CAUTION! plastic trim on the bottom side of the side bar, one hex bolt (13 mm) on the side of the side bar, and one hex Do not remove the head impact foam from the side bolt (13 mm) on top of the side bar.
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 11. Remove the lower windshield plates by removing the WARNING! six black round-headed Torx® head screws (using a You or others could be injured if you carry the side #40 Torx® head driver) on each side of the base of the bars loose in your vehicle.
Page 296: Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars
294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 12. Lower the windshield gently until it contacts the rubber hood bumpers. 13. Secure the windshield by passing a cinch strap through the footman hoop on the center of the hood and on the center of the windshield frame. Tighten the strap to secure the windshield in place.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 3. Attach the front of the side bar to the windshield frame. 5. Install the lower windshield plates with the six black • Install the top two hex bolts (13 mm) first, then the round-headed Torx®...
Page 298: Rear Window Features - Hard Top Only
296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES — HARD TOP ONLY Rotate the switch upward to the first detent position for rear wiper operation. Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped Rotate the switch upward past the first detent to A rotary switch on the center portion of the control lever activate the rear washer.
Page 299: Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to The rear window defroster button is located on the heating elements: the bottom right-side of the blower control knob. •...
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..302 Displays ......327 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Advanced EVIC Messages ▫ INFO Button — DISC Mode For (Customer Information Features) ...334 MP3/WMA Play ..... .353 ▫...
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 ▫ Play Mode ......387 Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO ..368 ▫...
Page 304: Instrument Panel Features
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 7 — Climate Controls 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank 4 — Assist Handle 10 — Power Mirror Switch — If Equipped 5 —...
Page 305: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 306: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. 1. Fuel Gauge 3. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 7. Seat Belt Reminder Light NOTE: If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/ 9. Oil Pressure Warning Light RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check.
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL low beam. If the driver’s door is open, and the headlights In this case, the light will remain on until the condition or park lights are left on, the high beam indicator light has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake will remain illuminated and a chime will sound.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- tion. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is It will take longer to stop the vehicle.
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Air Bag Warning Light CAUTION! This light will turn on for four to eight seconds Do not operate the engine with the tachometer as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first pointer in the red area. Engine damage will occur. turned to ON/RUN.
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 17. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped CAUTION! This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- Driving with a hot engine cooling system could mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly “H”...
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21. Odometer / Trip Odometer / ECO WARNING! (Continued) (Fuel Saver Indicator) Button for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to Press this button to change the display from odometer to look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your either of the two trip odometer settings or the “ECO”...
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS...
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the 24. Odometer / Trip Odometer Display Area TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more The odometer display shows the total distance the vehicle tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the has been driven.
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 Vehicle Odometer Messages ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped When the appropriate conditions exist, the following The ECO indicator will illuminate when you are driving odometer messages will display: in a fuel efficient manner and can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL gASCAP CAUTION! If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a ture “HOTOIL” Warning message illuminated will “gASCAP” message will display in the odometer display eventually cause severe transmission damage or area.
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 CHAngE OIL Message 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds. Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “CHANgE OIL” message will flash 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you 12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate...
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL stays on through several typical driving styles. In most WARNING! situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal When the engine is running, the MIL may flash to alert operating conditions.
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC WARNING! system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the...
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 28. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator If the light continues to flash when the engine is running, Light — If Equipped immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle, or engine This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- stall and your vehicle may require towing.
Page 321: Compass And Trip Computer - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER — Control Buttons IF EQUIPPED The Compass/Temperature control buttons are located on The Compass/Trip Computer features a driver-interactive the left spoke of the steering wheel. display (displays information on outside temperature, com- pass direction, and trip information).
Page 322: Compass/Temperature Display
320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The system will display the last known outside Compass/Temperature Display temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with a Chrysler be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- Uconnect®...
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 displayed. To change the zone, press and release the STEP button to increase the variance one step. Repeat as necessary until the desired variance is achieved. NOTE: The factory default zone is 8. During program- ming, the zone value will wrap around from zone 15 to zone 1.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Release the RESET button, then press and hold again Average Fuel Economy / Distance To Empty (DTE) / for approximately 10 seconds, until the direction is Elapsed Time displayed, with the CAL indicator on continuously in •...
Page 325: Trip Conditions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 • Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the RUN or START positions. The elapsed timer displays minutes:seconds. After 59minutes:59seconds, it displays hours:minutes:seconds.
Page 326: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip A ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED Shows the total distance traveled for trip A since the last reset. The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the Trip B instrument cluster.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 • Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches • Tire Pressure Monitor System — If Equipped mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering...
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • MENU Button • SELECT Button Press and release the MENU button to advance Press and release the SELECT button when the display to each of the EVIC Main Menu prompted by the EVIC to Reset Main Menu features or to return to the Main Menu from a features with a reset capability or to change sub-menu.
Page 329: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 • Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays • Key Fob Battery Low (with a single chime) When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays • Personal Settings Not Avail. – Vehicle Not in Park — the following messages: automatic transmission •...
Page 330: Oil Change Required
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Oil Change Required 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds. Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 sec- NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you onds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next...
Page 331: Compass Display / Eco (Fuel Saver Mode) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • Elapsed Time When the SELECT button is pressed, the selected feature will reset and RESET ALL will display next to the • Vehicle Information SELECT button graphic. Pressing SELECT a second time • Coolant Temp will reset both Average Fuel Economy and Elapsed Time.
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- Automatic Compass Calibration ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the displayed temperature; therefore, temperature readings need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is are not updated when the vehicle is not moving.
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 Manual Compass Calibration 5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” indicator “CAL” indicator turns off. The compass will now does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the function normally.
Page 334: Average Fuel Economy
332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Press the MENU button until Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) displays in the EVIC. 3. Press the DOWN button until “Compass Variance” message and the last variance zone number displays in the EVIC. 4. Press and release the SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map.
Page 335: Distance To Empty (Dte)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 Distance To Empty (DTE) Elapsed Time Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset. the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous in the RUN or START position.
Page 336: Evic Units Selection (Units In Display)
334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Pressure EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display) Displays the units used for the Outside Temperature, Shows the actual oil pressure. Average Fuel Economy and Distance to Empty features. • Transmission Temperature Press and Release the SELECT button to toggle units between U.S.
Page 337: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Auto Lock Doors Features) When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto- Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph features when the vehicle speed is at 0 mph (0 km/h) (24 km/h).
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RKE Unlock Flash Lamp with Lock When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s When on is selected, the front and rear turn signals will door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button.
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 Headlamps with Wipers (Available with Auto after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Headlights Only) Opening either front vehicle door will cancel this feature. To make your selection, press and release the SELECT When on is selected, and the headlight switch is in the button until “Off,”...
Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display Units In If Display Fuel Saver is selected as OFF, only the audio information will display in the audio information/ECO The EVIC can be changed between English and Metric line of the display when the audio system is on. To make units of measure.
Page 341: Uconnect® 230 - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Uconnect® 230 – AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND Operating Instructions — Radio Mode 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio.
Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch Press this button to operate the Uconnect® Phone feature to seek up and the left switch to seek down.
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 TIME Button The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button and selecting the “SET HOME CLOCK” entry. Once in this Press the TIME button to alternate locations of the time display follow the above procedure, starting at step 2. and frequency display.
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between will display.
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Program Type format types: Display Oldies Oldies 16-Digit Character Program Type Personality Persnlty Display Public Public No program type or None undefined Rhythm and Blues R &...
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • DVD Enter — When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current station with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 • Angle — Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change • Set Home Clock — Pressing the SELECT button the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if allows you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL equipped).
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Audio Language — If Equipped Audio DRC — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio language (effective only if the language is supported by dynamic range.
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both defaults are effective only if the disc supports the AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 customer-preferred settings.
Page 350: Operation Instructions - Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd - Video
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions — DISC Mode For CD And NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD – Video position to operate the radio. The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by LOAD Button —...
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) button will allow you to scroll through the tracks faster in CD and MP3/MWA modes. Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton SCAN Button (CD MODE) with the corresponding number (1-6) where the Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and CD currently playing.
Page 352: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited. •...
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ Specification quency (kHz) WMA tracks on that disc. MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, Supported MP3/WMA File Formats...
Page 354: List Button - Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play
352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended supported. to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Playback Of MP3/WMA Files before writing to the disc.
Page 355: Info Button - Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 INFO Button — DISC Mode For MP3/WMA Play Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- iary device if the AUX jack is connected. Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the Name, and Folder Name (if available).
Page 356: Operating Instructions
354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Dolby® Press the TIME button to change the display from Manufactured under license from Dolby® Laboratories. elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will Dolby® and the double-D symbol are trademarks of display for five seconds.
Page 357: Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www.siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents. Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification coast.
Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number Reception Quality display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the the radio to exit this screen. following reasons: Selecting Uconnect®...
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 SEEK Buttons additional three seconds will make the radio display the Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next to normal display). channel in Satellite mode.
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory type. When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 361: Uconnect® 730N/430/430N Cd/Dvd/
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding Uconnect® 130 button number will display. Buttons 1 - 6 These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations). Uconnect®...
Page 362: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch ACC position to operate the radio.
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS will begin to blink. will display.
Page 364: Every Time A Preset Button Is Used, A Corresponding
362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time You may add a second station to each pushbutton by and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the the front and rear speakers.
Page 365: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the MP3 Audio Play radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display NOTE: will show the track number, and index time in minutes •...
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button CAUTION! (Continued) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning other side is a CD) should not be used, and they can of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the cause damage to the player.
Page 367: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 AM/FM Button Supported Media (Disc Types) Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play.
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL display the file name and folder name, and will assign Supported MP3 File Formats a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With sion as MP3 files.
Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Playback Of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) Specification quency (kHz) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more Layer 3...
Page 370: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an MP3 player, or iPod®, and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
Page 371: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch position to operate the radio.
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not Clock Setting Procedure available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. Uconnect Phone” message will display on the radio screen.
Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 starting at step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS procedure, starting at step 2. will display.
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control format types: knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between 16-Digit Character the front and rear speakers.
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is 16-Digit Character Program Type displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Display station with the same selected Music Type name. The Oldies Oldies Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode.
Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AM/FM Button display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
Page 377: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio MP3 Audio Play ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will NOTE: show the track number, and index time in minutes and •...
Page 378 376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button CAUTION! (Continued) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning other side is a CD) should not be used, and they can of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the cause damage to the player.
Page 379: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 AM/FM Button Supported Media (Disc Types) Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play.
Page 380 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL display the file name and folder name, and will assign Supported MP3 File Formats a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With sion as MP3 files.
Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 Playback Of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) Specification quency (kHz) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more Layer 3...
Page 382: List Button - Cd Mode For Mp3 Play
380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LIST Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and the radio will display song titles for each file. Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc.
Page 383: Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) service that is included with the factory-installed satellite radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel- Press this button to change the display to time of day. The come kit that contains general information, including time of day will display for five seconds (when the how to setup your on-line listening account.
Page 384 382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as ESN/SID Access bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- the loading design of the rack.
Page 385 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 Operating Instructions — Uconnect® (Satellite) INFO Button Mode Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or able).
Page 386 384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE Button SETUP Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or following items: turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five sec- •...
Page 387: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press This feature allows an iPod® or external USB device to be the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display plugged into the USB port, located in the center console.
Page 388: Connecting The Ipod® Or External Usb Device
386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to the vehicles iPod®/USB/MP3 control system (iPod® or Use the connection cable to connect an iPod® or external external USB device may take a few minutes to connect), USB device to the vehicles USB/AUX connector port the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by which is located in the center console.
Page 389: Controlling The Ipod® Or External Usb Device Using Radio Buttons
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 • The audio device can be controlled using the radio Play Mode buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod® contents. When switched to iPod®/USB/MP3 control mode, the • The audio device battery charges when plugged into iPod®...
Page 390 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Jump backward in the current track by pressing and screens have been viewed, the last INFO button press holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW button will go back to the play mode screen on the radio. long enough will jump to the beginning of the current •...
Page 391: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 • During all List modes, the iPod® displays all lists in List Or Browse Mode “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom of During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described the list, just turn the wheel backward (counterclock- below, will bring up List mode.
Page 392 390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current list CAUTION! on the top line and the first item in that list on the • Leaving the iPod® or external USB device (or any second line. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in ex- •...
Page 393: Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (Btsa)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) Selecting A Different Audio Device Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the 1. Press the PHONE button to begin. Uconnect® phone system. 2. After the Ready prompt and following the beep, say Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons Setup , then say Select Audio Devices.
Page 394: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Previous Track Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on the radio and say “Previous Track,” to jump to the previous music track on your cellular phone. Browse Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) device.
Page 395: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 Pressing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next CD/HDD/AUX, 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 eight...
Page 396: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coat- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following ing removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) precautions: oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 397: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 CLIMATE CONTROLS Blower Control The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. Rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the ven- Manual Heating And Air Conditioning tilation system in any mode.
Page 398 396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Temperature Control Mode Control (Air Direction) Rotate this control to choose from sev- Rotate this control to regulate the tem- eral patterns of air distribution. You perature of the air inside the passenger can select either a primary mode as compartment.
Page 399 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be aimed so that they are directed toward the rear seat passengers Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side for maximum airflow to the rear. window demist outlets. This setting works best in Bi-Level cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield.
Page 400 398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging Recirculation Control when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode Pressing the Recirculation Control button will control is set to panel or Bi-Level. put the system in recirculation mode. This can •...
Page 401: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — until the engine has been running for about ten seconds. If Equipped • MAX A/C For maximum cooling, turn on the A/C and recirculation buttons at the same time.
Page 402 400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Operation the desired comfort level require air conditioning, the system will automatically make the adjustment. The Automatic Temperature Control system automati- cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger.
Page 403 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than Manual Operation expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located This system offers a full complement of manual override in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, insects.
Page 404 402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 405 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions: small amount flowing through the defrost and •...
Page 406 404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. only. When the air conditioning is •...
Page 407: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Summer Operation can temporarily put the system into Recirculation The engine cooling system must be protected with a mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corro- under certain conditions, while in Automatic mode, sion protection and to protect against engine overheating.
Page 408 406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL fresh air and high blower settings. This will ensure Outside Air Intake adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the of compressor damage when the system is started again. windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves.
Page 409 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
Page 411: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Shifting......419 STARTING PROCEDURES ....414 ▫...
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Side Step Removal — If Equipped..444 AUTOSTICK® ......433 ▫...
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 ▫ Tire Markings ......479 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ... . .461 ▫...
Page 414 412 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Tread Wear Indicators ....500 ▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ..519 ▫...
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND Weight Ratings) ..... .530 MOTORHOME, ETC.) ....545 ▫...
Page 416: Starting Procedures
414 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. in a location accessible to children), and do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 417: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 Four-Wheel Drive Models Only Turn the ignition switch to the START position and release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start In 4L mode, this vehicle will start regardless of whether within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/ or not the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor.
Page 418: If Engine Fails To Start
416 STARTING AND OPERATING If Engine Fails To Start WARNING! (Continued) • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster WARNING! cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into battery or the battery in another vehicle.
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 With Tip Start — Automatic Transmission Only CAUTION! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- engine for more than 15 seconds at a time.
Page 420: After Starting
418 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting WARNING! The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will Remember to disconnect the engine block heater decrease as the engine warms up. cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt AC electrical cord could cause electrocution. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —...
Page 421: Shifting
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 CAUTION! Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this will cause abnormal wear on the clutch. NOTE: During cold weather, you may experience in- creased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid warms up.
Page 422: Downshifting
420 STARTING AND OPERATING Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds vehicle speeds listed for acceleration. When heavily loaded or pulling a trailer these recommended up-shift To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for both speeds may not apply. fuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted as listed in recommended shift speed chart.
Page 423 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Failure to follow the maximum recommended • Skipping gears and downshifting into lower gears downshifting speeds may cause the engine damage at higher vehicle speeds can damage the engine and/or damage the clutch, even if the clutch pedal and clutch systems, Any attempt to shift into lower is pressed.
Page 424: Reverse Shifting
422 STARTING AND OPERATING Manual Transmission Downshift Speeds in MPH (KM/H) Gear Selection 6 to 5 5 to 4 4 to 3 3 to 2 2 to 1 Maximum 80 (129) 70 (113) 50 (81) 30 (48) 15 (24) Speed NOTE: Vehicle speeds shown in the chart above are for The “knock-over”...
Page 425: If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure CAUTION! those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is ing precautions are not observed: running.
Page 426: Key Ignition Park Interlock
424 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the number of reasons.
Page 427: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the out of PARK (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Inter- key in the ignition switch to warn you that this safety lock System” in this section). To drive, move the shift feature is inoperable.
Page 428: Gear Ranges
426 STARTING AND OPERATING manually select the transmission gear and will display Gear Ranges the current gear in the instrument cluster as 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range. NOTE: •...
Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 PARK (P) NOTE: On four-wheel drive vehicles be sure that the transfer case is in a drive position. This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. WARNING! Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion.
Page 430 428 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a position to the ON/RUN position, and also press number of reasons.
Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the transmission gear position display and WARNING! verify that it indicates the PARK position. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 DRIVE (D) Transmission Limp Home Mode This range should be used for most city and highway Transmission function is monitored electronically for driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your following steps: earliest possible convenience.
Page 435: Autostick
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 AUTOSTICK® current gear. When AutoStick® is active, the current transmission gear is displayed in the instrument cluster. AutoStick® is a driver-interactive transmission feature providing manual shift control, giving you more control In AutoStick® mode, the transmission will shift up or of the vehicle.
Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING • The transmission will automatically downshift to first To disengage AutoStick® mode, hold the shift lever to the gear when coming to a stop. After a stop, the driver right (+) until D is once again displayed in the instru- should manually upshift (+) the transmission as the ment cluster.
Page 437: Four-Wheel Drive Operation (Command- Trac I® Or Rock-Trac®)
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 FOUR–WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION (COMMAND- TRAC I® OR ROCK-TRAC®) WARNING! Failure to engage a transfer case position completely can cause transfer case damage or loss of power and vehicle control. You could have a collision. Do not drive the vehicle unless the transfer case is fully engaged.
Page 438 436 STARTING AND OPERATING rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. The 4H and 4L When operating your vehicle in 4L, the engine speed will positions are intended for loose, slippery road surfaces be approximately three times (four times for Rubicon only and not intended for normal driving.
Page 439: Shift Positions
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 4H Position WARNING! (Continued) This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together, the parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL (N) forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same position disengages both the front and rear drive speed.
Page 440: Shifting Procedure
438 STARTING AND OPERATING 4L Position momentarily release the accelerator pedal after complet- ing the shift. Apply a constant force when shifting the This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together, transfer case lever. forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 441: Trac-Lok® Rear Axle - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the TRAC-LOK® REAR AXLE — IF EQUIPPED vehicle completely stopped; however, difficulty may oc- The Trac-Lok® rear axle provides a constant driving force cur due to the mating teeth not being properly aligned. to both rear wheels and reduces wheel spin caused by the Several attempts may be required for clutch teeth align- loss of traction at one driving wheel.
Page 442: Axle Lock (Tru-Lok®) - Rubicon Models
440 STARTING AND OPERATING AXLE LOCK (TRU–LOK®) — RUBICON MODELS This feature will only activate when the following con- ditions are met: The AXLE LOCK switch is located on the instrument • Key in ignition, vehicle in 4L (Low) range. panel (to the left of the steering column).
Page 443: Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 Axle lock will disengage if the vehicle is taken out of 4L (Low) range, or the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position. ELECTRONIC SWAY BAR DISCONNECT — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic discon- necting stabilizer/sway bar.
Page 444 442 STARTING AND OPERATING The stabilizer/sway bar should remain in on-road mode To disconnect the stabilizer/sway bar, shift to either 4H during normal driving conditions. or 4L and press the SWAY BAR switch to obtain the off-road position. Refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation” WARNING! in “Starting and Operating”...
Page 445: On-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better WARNING! view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as If the stabilizer/sway bar will not return to on-road conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than mode, the “Sway Bar Indicator Light”...
Page 446: Off-Road Driving Tips
444 STARTING AND OPERATING OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS 2. Remove one bolt from the underside of the vehicle. Side Step Removal — If Equipped NOTE: Prior to off-road usage, the side steps should be removed to prevent damage. 1. Remove the two nuts from the bodyside. Underside Bolt 3.
Page 447: The Basics Of Off-Road Driving
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 The Basics Of Off-Road Driving CAUTION! You will encounter many types of terrain driving off- Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other road. You should be familiar with the terrain and area combustible materials. The heat from your vehicle before proceeding.
Page 448: Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation
446 STARTING AND OPERATING is needed. Vehicle speeds in excess of 25 mph (40 km/h) Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand should be avoided when in 4L (Low) range. Snow In heavy snow or for additional control and traction at CAUTION! slower speeds, shift the transmission into a low gear and Do not use 4L (Low) range when operating the...
Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 key to driving in soft sand is using the appropriate tire pressure, accelerating slowly, avoiding abrupt maneu- Deep mud creates a great deal of suction around the tires vers and maintaining the vehicle’s momentum. If you are and is very difficult to get through.
Page 450: Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
448 STARTING AND OPERATING Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Using A Spotter Points) There are many times where it is hard to see the obstacle While driving off-road, you will encounter many types of or determine the correct path. Determining the correct terrain.
Page 451 STARTING AND OPERATING 449 You should now be able to drive out following the trench CAUTION! you just created at a 45-degree angle. • Never attempt to straddle a rock that is large WARNING! enough to strike your axles or undercarriage. •...
Page 452: Hill Climbing
450 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not attempt to cross a log with a greater diameter Winching or rocking the vehicle off hard objects than the running ground clearance or the vehicle will increases the risk of underbody damage. become high-centered.
Page 453 STARTING AND OPERATING 451 branches or other obstacles on the path? Can you safely and maintain headway by turning the steering wheel no recover the vehicle if something goes wrong? If every- more than a 1/4 turn quickly back and forth. This will thing looks good and you feel confident, shift the trans- provide a fresh bite into the surface and will usually mission into a lower gear with 4L (Low) engaged, and...
Page 454 452 STARTING AND OPERATING controlled descent? Are there obstacles? Is it a straight which increases the possibilities of a downhill slide or descent? Is there plenty of distance at the base of the hill rollover. Make sure the surface has good traction with to regain control if the vehicle descends to fast? If you feel firm and stable soils.
Page 455: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 designated and approved. You should tread lightly and WARNING! avoid damage to the environment. You should know your vehicle’s abilities and be able to recover it if If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot something goes wrong.
Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING check for hidden obstacles. Make sure you will not be CAUTION! intruding on any wildlife, and you can recover the vehicle • Water ingestion into the axles, transmission, trans- if necessary. The key to a safe crossing is the water depth, current and bottom conditions.
Page 457 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 the slowest current can push the heaviest vehicle down- CAUTION! stream and out of control if the water is deep enough to push on the large surface area of the vehicle’s body. Muddy waters can reduce the cooling system effec- Before you proceed, determine the speed of the current, tiveness by depositing debris onto the radiator.
Page 458: After Driving Off-Road
456 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check for accumulations of plants or brush. These After Driving Off-Road things could be a fire hazard. They might hide damage Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and does most on-road driving.
Page 459: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 • If you experience unusual vibration after driving in NOTE: mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for • Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel impacted material. Impacted material can cause a travel are considered normal and do not indicate that wheel imbalance and freeing the wheels of it will there is a problem with the power steering system.
Page 460: Power Steering Fluid Check
458 STARTING AND OPERATING Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and service interval is not required. The fluid should only be with the engine off to prevent injury from moving checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 The parking brake lever is located in the center console. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as switch ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instrument possible.
Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING on the transmission locking mechanism may make it WARNING! (Continued) difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking seriously or fatally injured. Children should be brake should always be applied whenever the driver is warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal not in the vehicle.
Page 463: Anti-Lock Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 CAUTION! WARNING! If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the Significant over or under-inflation of tires, or mixing parking brake released, a brake system malfunction sizes of tires or wheels on the vehicle can lead to loss is indicated.
Page 464: Electronic Brake Control System
462 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! • Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish The Anti-Lock Brake System is subject to possible their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. detrimental effects of electronic interference caused Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just by improperly installed aftermarket radios or tele- press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to phones.
Page 465: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 these systems work together to enhance vehicle stability WARNING! (Continued) and control in various driving conditions, and are com- very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capa- monly referred to as ESC. bilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must never be Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of...
Page 466: Brake Assist System (Bas)
464 STARTING AND OPERATING will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel WARNING! that is not spinning. This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in either the “Partial Off” or “Full Off” The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the modes.
Page 467 STARTING AND OPERATING 465 during this short period of time, the system will release HSA Activation Criteria brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill. The The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to system will release brake pressure in proportion to activate: amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in •...
Page 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA On Manual Transmission Vehicles WARNING! (Continued) The system will work in REVERSE, forward gears, and could cause a collision with another vehicle or object. NEUTRAL on manual transmission equipped vehicles. Always remember the driver is responsible for brak- The system does not recognize NEUTRAL on manual ing the vehicle.
Page 469 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to follow these warnings may cause the • If you use a trailer brake controller with your vehicle to roll down the incline and could collide trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and with another vehicle, object or person, and cause deactivated with the brake switch.
Page 470: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
468 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA Off 7. If the sequence was completed properly, the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will blink If you wish to turn off the HSA system, follow this several times to confirm HSA is off. procedure: Steps 1-7 must be completed within 90 seconds to turn off 1.
Page 471: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) can only reduce the WARNING! (Continued) chance of wheel lift occurring during severe or evasive capabilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle must never driving maneuvers. It cannot prevent wheel lift due to be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner other factors such as road conditions, leaving the road- which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety way or striking objects or other vehicles.
Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appro- WARNING! priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, •...
Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 The ESC system has three available operating modes in traction. To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the 4H range. The system has one operating mode in 4L ESC OFF switch. This will restore the normal “ESC On” range.
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine torque reduction WARNING! and stability features are disabled. Therefore, the en- • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality hanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver, the ESC system will not of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de- engage to assist in maintaining stability.
Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 When in ESC Off mode, ESC and TCS, except for the Brake 4L Range (4WD Models) Limited Differential (BLD) feature described in the TCS ESC Off section, are turned off until the vehicle reaches a speed of This is the normal operating mode for ESC in 4L range.
Page 476 474 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The “ESC OFF” message will display and the 2H Range (4WD Models) Or 2WD Models audible chime will sound when the shift lever is placed in the PARK position from any position other than PARK, This is the normal operating mode for ESC in 2H range and then moved out of the PARK position.
Page 477: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 475 NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving WARNING! with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the Partial Off mode by pressing the ESC OFF switch.
Page 478 476 STARTING AND OPERATING RUN position. It should go out with the engine running. NOTE: If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC comes on continuously with the engine running, a mal- Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo- function has been detected in the ESC system.
Page 479: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 477 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) WARNING! TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the actions to attempt to stop the sway.
Page 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING When enabled, HDC senses the terrain and activates in the usual manner. When either the brake or the when the vehicle is descending a hill. HDC speed may be accelerator is released, HDC will control the vehicle at the adjusted by the driver to suit the driving conditions.
Page 481: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION • If the transfer case is not in 4WD LOW range, the Tire Markings “Hill Descent Control Indicator Light” will flash for five seconds and HDC will not be enabled. • If the ESC senses that the brakes are overheating the “Hill Descent Control Indicator Light”...
Page 482 480 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary NOTE: emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into design standards.
Page 483 STARTING AND OPERATING 481 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 484 482 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol – A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions –...
Page 485: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 486: Tire Terminology And Definitions
484 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) – 01 means the year 2001 – Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured.
Page 487 STARTING AND OPERATING 485 Term Definition Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire. The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall. Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pres- Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pressure sure as shown on the tire placard.
Page 488: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
486 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location Tire Placard Location (Four-Door Model) Tire Placard Location (Two-Door Model)
Page 489 STARTING AND OPERATING 487 Tire And Loading Information Placard 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading...
Page 490 488 STARTING AND OPERATING To determine the maximum loading conditions of your “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity XXX kg”...
Page 491 STARTING AND OPERATING 489 NOTE: • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The follow- ing table shows examples on how to calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and num- ber and size of occupants.
Page 492 490 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 493: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 491 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 494: Tire Inflation Pressures
492 STARTING AND OPERATING stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle NOTE: to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 judgement when determining proper inflation. Tires Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range may look properly inflated even when they are under- of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with inflated. temperature changes. •...
Page 496: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
494 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and 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 497: Tire Types
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped additional information. Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- on ice.
Page 498: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
496 STARTING AND OPERATING If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and Run Flat Tires — If Equipped type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles in sets of four;...
Page 499: Spare Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 Spare Tires — If Equipped rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended NOTE: For vehicles equipped with TIREFIT instead of a tire rotation pattern. spare tire, please refer to “TIREFIT KIT”...
Page 500 498 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
Page 501: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 499 Tire Spinning WARNING! When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- handling.
Page 502: Life Of Tire
500 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the to help you in determining when your tires should be tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Page 503: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 501 Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six equipment tire sidewall.
Page 504: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
502 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 505 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 • Install on Rear Tires Only. CAUTION! • P225/75R16 or a P235/65R17 tire with the use of a To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the traction device that meets the SAE type “Class S” following precautions: specification is recommended.
Page 506: Tire Rotation Recommendations
504 STARTING AND OPERATING These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. CAUTION! (Continued) The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off Road tions on the method of installation, operating type tires.
Page 507: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 505 CAUTION! Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de- pends on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the transfer case. Tire rotation schedule should be followed to balance tire wear. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle...
Page 508 506 STARTING AND OPERATING three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a Telltale Light” to be turned OFF. The system will auto- three-hour period. Refer to “Tires – General Informa- matically update and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”...
Page 509 STARTING AND OPERATING 507 after the tires have been inflated to the vehicle’s recom- CAUTION! (Continued) mended cold placard pressure value. • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will CAUTION! prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve •...
Page 510: Premium And Base Tpm System
508 STARTING AND OPERATING Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain stopping ability.
Page 511 STARTING AND OPERATING 509 The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. A illuminate in the instrument cluster, a “LOW TIRE system fault can occur by any of the following scenarios: PRESSURE” message will display in the EVIC, Base Tire Pressure Monitoring and an audible chime will be activated when one or more Vehicles not equipped with EVIC will inform the driver...
Page 512 510 STARTING AND OPERATING Premium Tire Pressure Monitoring 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals. Vehicles equipped with a EVIC will display specific tire pressure information. When tire pressure is low, the low 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel tire ISO telltale will illuminate and the EVIC will display housings.
Page 513: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 511 OFF the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” as vehicle in place of the spare tire, the TPMS will update long as none of the road tires are below the low automatically and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Tell- pressure warning threshold.
Page 514 512 STARTING AND OPERATING The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) consists of the following components: • Receiver Module • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and a graphic displaying tire pressures •...
Page 515 STARTING AND OPERATING 513 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au- dible chime will be activated, when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low. In addition, the EVIC will display a “LOW TIRE PRESSURE”...
Page 516 514 STARTING AND OPERATING the pressure value(s) will stop “flashing,” and the Tire If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will extinguish once providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault the updated tire pressure(s) have been received.
Page 517 STARTING AND OPERATING 515 The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM NOTE: message for a minimum of five seconds when a system • If your vehicle is equipped with a matching full-size fault is detected possibly related to an incorrect sensor spare wheel and tire assembly, it has a tire pressure location fault.
Page 518: General Information
516 STARTING AND OPERATING • If your vehicle is not equipped with a matching on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid, full-size spare wheel and tire assembly, it does not and the EVIC will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM have a tire pressure monitoring sensor in the spare tire.
Page 519: Fuel Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 517 • This device may not cause harmful interference. of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these en- • This device must accept any interference received, gines. including interference that may cause undesired op- eration.
Page 520: Reformulated Gasoline
518 STARTING AND OPERATING Reformulated Gasoline CAUTION! Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these Reformulated gasoline contain oxygenates and are spe- blends may result in starting and drivability prob- cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-...
Page 521: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 • Change the engine oil and oil filter. E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles • Disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- line containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher engine controller memory.
Page 522: Materials Added To Fuel
520 STARTING AND OPERATING therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether CAUTION! (Continued) the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law. and California reformulated gasoline. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor- Materials Added To Fuel mance and damage the emissions control system.
Page 523: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 521 NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions control WARNING! (Continued) system can result in civil penalties being assessed against kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a you. garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the Carbon Monoxide Warnings engine running for an extended period.
Page 524: Adding Fuel
522 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL CAUTION! Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) • Damage to the fuel system or emission control The gas cap is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle. system could result from using an improper fuel If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap (gas cap).
Page 525: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 523 • If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL will WARNING! (Continued) come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is the vehicle is refueled.
Page 526: Vehicle Loading
524 STARTING AND OPERATING VEHICLE LOADING rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must be limited so GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded. Certification Label Payload As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar.
Page 527 STARTING AND OPERATING 525 Tire Size values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents added. the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.
Page 528: Trailer Towing
526 STARTING AND OPERATING items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed TRAILER TOWING equally. Stow all loose items securely before driving. In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect with your vehicle.
Page 529 STARTING AND OPERATING 527 exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica- further information. tion Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
Page 530 528 STARTING AND OPERATING Frontal Area Weight-Distributing Hitch The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- maximum width of the front of a trailer. age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the Trailer Sway Control –...
Page 531: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 529 Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions WARNING! Class Max. Trailer Hitch • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch Industry Standards system may reduce handling, stability, braking Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) performance, and could result in a collision. Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) •...
Page 532: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
530 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. GCWR (Gross Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ Frontal Axle Model Combined Wt. (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission Area Rating)
Page 533 STARTING AND OPERATING 531 GCWR (Gross Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ Frontal Axle Model Combined Wt. (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission Area Rating) Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 3.6L/ 3.73 Two–Door 6,340 lbs (2 876 kg) 25 sq ft 2,000 lbs 200 lbs Automatic Sport Model (2.32 sq m)
Page 534 532 STARTING AND OPERATING GCWR (Gross Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ Frontal Axle Model Combined Wt. (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission Area Rating) Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 3.6L/ 3.73 Two–Door 6,383 lbs (2 895 kg) 25 sq ft 2,000 lbs 200 lbs Automatic Sahara (2.32 sq m)
Page 535 STARTING AND OPERATING 533 GCWR (Gross Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ Frontal Axle Model Combined Wt. (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission Area Rating) Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 3.6L/Manual 3.21 Four–Door 6,751 lbs (3 062 kg) 32 sq ft 2,000 lbs 200 lbs Sport Model (2.97 sq m) (907 kg)
Page 536 534 STARTING AND OPERATING GCWR (Gross Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ Frontal Axle Model Combined Wt. (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission Area Rating) Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 3.6L/Manual 3.21 Four–Door 6,698 lbs (3 038 kg) 32 sq ft 2,000 lbs 200 lbs Sahara (2.97 sq m) (907 kg)
Page 537 STARTING AND OPERATING 535 GCWR (Gross Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ Frontal Axle Model Combined Wt. (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission Area Rating) Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 3.6L/ 3.73 Four–Door 8,228 lbs (3 732 kg) 32 sq ft 3,500 lbs 350 lbs Automatic Sahara (2.97 sq m)
Page 538 536 STARTING AND OPERATING GCWR (Gross Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ Frontal Axle Model Combined Wt. (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission Area Rating) Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 3.6L/ 4.10 Four–Door 8,355 lbs (3 776 kg) 32 sq ft 3,500 lbs 350 lbs Automatic Rubicon (2.97 sq m)
Page 539: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 537 Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 540: Towing Requirements
538 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Page 541 STARTING AND OPERATING 539 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 542 540 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- WARNING! (Continued) sures before trailer usage. • Total weight must be distributed between the tow • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage vehicle and the trailer such that the following four before towing a trailer.
Page 543 STARTING AND OPERATING 541 • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is WARNING! (Continued) required when towing a trailer with electronically • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with distance. When towing you should allow for addi- a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle brake controller is not required.
Page 544 542 STARTING AND OPERATING The Trailer Tow Package will include a four–pin wiring harness. Use a factory-approved trailer harness and connector. NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Page 545: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 543 Towing Tips NOTE: Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions will improve perfor- Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces- and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy sive shifting and heat buildup.
Page 546 544 STARTING AND OPERATING the desired speed can be maintained. Choose “3” or Cooling System “2” if needed to maintain the desired speed. To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- • To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous heating, take the following actions: driving at high RPM.
Page 547: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 545 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Four-Wheel Drive Models Flat Tow NONE See Instructions • Automatic transmission in PARK • Manual transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL [N]) •...
Page 548: Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models
546 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! (Continued) NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL • Before recreational towing, perform the procedure (N), automatic transmission must be shifted into PARK, outlined under “Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)” to be and manual transmission must be placed in gear (NOT in certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL NEUTRAL) for recreational towing.
Page 549 STARTING AND OPERATING 547 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. WARNING! 2. Press and hold the brake pedal. You or others could be injured or killed if you leave 3. Shift the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission.
Page 550 548 STARTING AND OPERATING 11. Firmly apply the parking brake. Shifting Out of NEUTRAL (N) Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for 12. Shift the transmission into PARK or place manual normal usage. transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL). 1.
Page 551 STARTING AND OPERATING 549 NOTE: When shifting the transfer case out of NEUTRAL (N), the engine should remain OFF to avoid gear clash. 9. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or place manual transmission in NEUTRAL. 10. Release the brake pedal. 11.
Page 553: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Road Tire Installation ....561 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...552 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 554: Hazard Warning Flashers
552 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel below the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 555: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 553 NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS an impending overheat condition: Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle.
Page 556 554 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. nut/bolt has been tightened twice. Wheel Mounting Surface Torque Patterns After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated...
Page 557: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 555 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has could be crushed.
Page 558: Jack Location
556 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location The jack and lug wrench are located in the rear storage compartment. Jack Wing Nut Spare Tire Removal To remove the spare tire from the carrier, remove the tire cover, if equipped, and remove the lug nuts with the lug Jack Storage wrench turning them counterclockwise.
Page 559: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 557 NOTE: If you have added aftermarket accessories to the 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally spare tire mounted carrier, it cannot exceed a gross weight of opposite of the jacking position. For 85 lbs (38.5 kg) including the weight of the spare tire.
Page 560 558 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to careful of motor traffic. •...
Page 561 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 559 4. Operate the jack from the front or the rear of the CAUTION! vehicle. Place the jack under the axle tube, as shown. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on fully engaged.
Page 562 560 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and cause a collision. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6.
Page 563: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 561 8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left, Road Tire Installation and remove the jack. 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the 2.
Page 564: Jump-Starting Procedures
562 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES each nut has been tightened twice. For the correct lug NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack nut torque refer to “Torque Specifications” in this follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and section. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have precautions.
Page 565 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 563 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 rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact.
Page 566: Jump-Starting Procedure
564 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 567 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 565 Disconnecting The Jumper Cables WARNING! 1. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged post of the discharged battery. The resulting electri- battery.
Page 568: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
566 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 569: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 567 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi- • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for tween DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive- ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near...
Page 570: Shift Lever Override
568 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE WARNING! If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be • Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle. moved out of the PARK position, you can use the Chains may break, causing serious injury or death.
Page 571: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 569 8. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. 9. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover. TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. If the trans- mission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may also be towed as described under “Recreational Towing”...
Page 572 570 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground 4WD MODELS Flat Tow NONE See instructions under “Recreational Towing” • Automatic Transmission in PARK • Manual Transmission in gear ( NOT in Neutral) • Transfer Case in NEUTRAL •...
Page 573: Without The Ignition Key
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 571 Four–Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels Do not use sling type equipment when towing. When OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised front or rear suspension components.
Page 574 572 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! • Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing. • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re- quirements can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage.
Page 575: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....583 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..575 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ....584 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —...
Page 576 574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Clutch Hydraulic System (Manual Transmission) ▫ Front Park/Turn Signal ....626 — If Equipped ..... . .605 ▫...
Page 577: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Battery 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Air Cleaner Filter 4 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (Under Engine Cover) 10 —...
Page 578: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 579: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 the message will appear the next time the vehicle is serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the prob- ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not lem is detected twice in a row, the system will turn on the ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Page 580: Replacement Parts
578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced •...
Page 581: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 available which include detailed service information for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before The pages that follow contain the required maintenance attempting any procedure yourself. services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle.
Page 582: Engine Oil
580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will CAUTION! (Continued) improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the that protect the performance and durability of your dipstick.
Page 583 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in- American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil tervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve Identification Symbol months, whichever occurs first. This symbol means that the oil has Engine Oil Selection been certified by the American For best performance and maximum protection under all Petroleum Institute (API).
Page 584 582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engine Synthetic Engine Oils MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to Chrysler You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, Shell mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- Helix®...
Page 585: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 station or governmental agency for advice on how and WARNING! where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine Engine Oil Filter backfire.
Page 586: Maintenance-Free Battery
584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use tenance required.
Page 587: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this CAUTION! time. • It is essential when replacing the cables on the WARNING! battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to •...
Page 588 586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air CAUTION! Filter) Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning WARNING! system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- tioning components. Such damage is not covered by Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 589 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the two air filter access doors to the HVAC housing. Glove Compartment Air Filter Retaining Tabs 1 — Glove Compartment Travel Stops 2 — Glove Compartment 1 — Left Retaining Tab 2 —...
Page 590 588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Remove the two particulate air filters from the HVAC air inlet housing. Pull the filter elements straight out of the housing, one at a time. Air Filter Access Door Open 1 — Air Conditioning Filter Access Door 2 —...
Page 591: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 7. Install the A/C air filter with the air filter position tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should indicators pointing in the same direction as removal. be lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as MOPAR® Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy CAUTION! operation and to protect against rust and wear.
Page 592: Windshield Wiper Blades
590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Blades Adding Washer Fluid Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a rear window washer (if equipped) is shared. The fluid mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 593: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised WARNING! for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. Commercial windshield washer solvents are flam- WARNING! mable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer •...
Page 594 592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
Page 595: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in You or others can be badly burned by hot engine motion.
Page 596 594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill garden hose vertically down the face of the A/C con- If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains denser (if equipped) or the back of the radiator core.
Page 597 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Page 598 596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- important that you use the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) throughout the life of ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant your vehicle. (antifreeze) solution.
Page 599 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency, WARNING! have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with • Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) as soon as possible.
Page 600 598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek maintain the proper level, it should be added to the emergency assistance immediately.
Page 601: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti- operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant ONLY the correct type thermostat.
Page 602 600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in WARNING! (Continued) “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible brake damage. You would not have your full WARNING! braking capacity in an emergency. •...
Page 603: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be been in a tightly closed container.
Page 604 602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: No chemical flushes should be used in any Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered transmission; only the approved lubricant should be product and its performance may be impaired by supple- used. mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi- tives to the transmission.
Page 605 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 driving. At normal operating temperature, the fluid 6. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips. seated. Use the following procedure to check the transmission 7. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on fluid level properly: both sides.
Page 606 604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: CAUTION! • The holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid if the If the fluid temperature is below 50° F (10° C), it may actual level is at or above the hole. not register on the dipstick. Do not add fluid until •...
Page 607: Clutch Hydraulic System (Manual Transmission) - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 NOTE: To prevent dirt and water from entering the manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer to “Flu- transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make ids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your sure that the dipstick cap is properly reseated. It is Vehicle”...
Page 608: Transfer Case
606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Frequency Of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle. If the fluid becomes contaminated with water, it should be changed immediately. Otherwise, change the fluid as recommended in the Maintenance Schedule.
Page 609: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 Drain inspected. If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the fluid level. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine First remove the fill plug (B), then the drain plug (C). The Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa- recommended tightening torque for the drain and fill tion.
Page 610: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
Page 611 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- Special Care lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and Tar Remover to remove. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 612 610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives packaged and sealed.
Page 613 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 Interior Care CAUTION! Use MOPAR® Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- upholstery and carpeting. hicle, read the installation instructions carefully. Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp Some air fresheners will damage the finish of cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR®...
Page 614 612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR® Total Clean, a towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove directly on the mirror.
Page 615 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 Appearance Care For Fabric Top Models Washing – Use MOPAR® Car Wash or equivalent, or mild soap suds, lukewarm water, and a brush with soft CAUTION! bristles. If extra cleaning is required, use MOPAR® Convertible Cloth Top Cleaner or equivalent, or a mild To maintain the appearance of your vehicle’s interior foaming cleaner on the entire top, but support the top trim and top, follow these precautions:...
Page 616 MOPAR® Jeep Soft Glass leak into the vehicle’s interior. Window Cleaner or equivalent will safely clean all •...
Page 617 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 3. Always rinse thoroughly with cold water, then wipe Before applying, make sure the zipper teeth are clear with a soft and slightly moist, clean cloth. of sand, mud, and other materials. Clean both sides of the zipper, not just one side.
Page 618: Fuses
616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES WARNING! (Continued) • Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition WARNING! is off and that all the other services are switched off • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap- and/or disengaged. •...
Page 619: Totally Integrated Power Module
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center con- tains cartridge fuses, mini fuses and relays. A label that identifies each component is printed on the inside of the cover.
Page 620 618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 25 Amp Natural Passenger Door Node 40 Amp Green Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Pump/ Stability Control System 30 Amp Pink Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Valve/ Stability Control System — — 40 Amp Green PZEV Sec Motor/Flex Fuel 30 Amp Pink...
Page 621 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Trans Range 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper LO/HI 20 Amp Blue Front/Rear Washer — Spare 15 Amp Blue Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)/Switch Stop Lamp Feed 20 Amp Yellow...
Page 622 620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seat – If Equipped 15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw – Vehicle Entertainment System, Satellite Digital Audio Receiver (SDARS), DVD, Hands-Free Module, RA- DIO, Antenna, Universal Garage Door Opener, Vanity Lamp 10 Amp Red (Ignition Off Draw) Climate Control Sys-...
Page 623 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow Climate Control System, Rear View Mirror, Cabin Compartment Node, Transfer Case Switch, Multi-Function Control Switch, Tire Pressure Monitor, Glow Plug Module – Export Diesel Only 10 Amp Red Airbag Module 15 Amp Blue Left Tail/License/Park Lamp...
Page 624 622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump, Diesel Lift Pump – Export Only 10 Amp Red Power Window Switch, Driver Window Switch 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch Feed, Wireless Module 10 Amp Red Powertrain Control Module 10 Amp Red Powertrain...
Page 625 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake System, Electronic Stabil- ity Control, Stop Lamp Switch, Fuel Pump Relay 25 Amp Natural Lock/Unlock Motors CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use •...
Page 626: Vehicle Storage
624 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than Interior Bulbs 21 days, you may want to take steps to protect your Bulb Number battery. You may: Automatic Transmission • Remove Cartridge fuse #J13 in the Power Distribution Indicator Lamp Center (PDC) labeled Ignition-Off Draw (IOD) and Heater Control Lamps (2)
Page 627: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 Exterior Bulbs BULB REPLACEMENT Bulb NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- Number spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric Headlamps (2) conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps (2) 3157NA accelerate the clearing process.
Page 628: Front Park/Turn Signal
626 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Remove the lamp from the collar. 12. Reinstall bulb housing. Rotate the bulb 1/4 turn clockwise. 7. Grasp the bulb and turn 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Front Park/Turn Signal 8. Pull the bulb from the housing. 1.
Page 629: Front Side Marker
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627 Front Side Marker 4. Pull the bulb straight out from the keyed opening in the housing and then connect the replacement bulb. 1. Reach under the front fender flare and locate the front side marker socket. CAUTION! 2.
Page 630: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
628 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Pull the bulb straight from the socket to replace. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The stop lamp is mounted on a bracket that extends upward from the tailgate behind the spare tire. If service is needed, obtain the LED/Cover Assembly from your local authorized dealer.
Page 631: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 629 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) — Two Door Models 18.6 Gallons 70 Liters 22.5 Gallons 85 Liters Fuel (Approximate) — Four Door Models Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L Engine 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6L Engine (MOPAR®...
Page 632: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
630 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equiva- lent meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as...
Page 633: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 631 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – Use only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may If Equipped affect the function or performance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid. Manual Transmission –...
Page 635: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....636 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .634...
Page 636 634 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis- Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicator system. The oil change indicator system will indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Page 637 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 635 NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- Required Maintenance Intervals. vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months, Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following whichever comes first. page for the required maintenance intervals. Severe Duty All Models At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle...
Page 638 636 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Change Indicator System: • Inspect exhaust system • Inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if necessary.
Page 639 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 637 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle fluid. Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes.
Page 640 638 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter. Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Replace spark plugs ** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Page 641 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 639 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your ve- hicle for any of the following: po- lice, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. Change the automatic transmis- sion fluid and filter(s).
Page 642 640 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sus- tained high speeds during hot...
Page 643 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 641 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. Change front and rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Page 644 642 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 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. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 645: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .645 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
Page 646 644 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .651 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....651 ▫...
Page 647: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 645 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 648: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
646 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
Page 649: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 647 In Mexico Contact: Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
Page 650: Warranty Information
648 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service WARNING! contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 651: Mopar® Parts
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 649 MOPAR® PARTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety operating at its best.
Page 652: Publication Order Forms
650 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix cepted.
Page 653: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 651 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
Page 654: Temperature Grades
652 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- WARNING! sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not WARNING! include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or...
Page 655 INDEX...
Page 656 654 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....307 Alarm (Security Alarm) ..... .21 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 657 INDEX 655 Adding Fluid ......605 Master Cylinder ......600 Fluid and Filter Changes .
Page 658 656 INDEX Chains, Tire ......502 Cold Weather Operation ....415 Changing A Flat Tire .
Page 659 INDEX 657 Drain, Flush, and Refill ....594 Dipsticks Inspection ......593 Oil (Engine) .
Page 660 658 INDEX Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ..182 Engine Electrical Power Outlets.....182 Air Cleaner ......583 Electric Remote Mirrors .
Page 661 INDEX 659 Engine Oil Viscosity ..... . .582 Flashers Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....582 Hazard Warning .
Page 662 660 INDEX Four Wheel Drive Operation ....435 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ....522 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .
Page 663 INDEX 661 Hard Top .......203 Hill Descent Control Indicator ....477 Hard Top, Modular .
Page 664 662 INDEX Interior Lights ......171 Lane Change and Turn Signals ....305 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).
Page 665 INDEX 663 Cargo .......172 Low Fuel ......304 Center Mounted Stop .
Page 666 664 INDEX Child Protection ......42 Mirrors....... . .111 Door .
Page 667 INDEX 665 Trip ....... . .310 Operating Precautions ..... .576 Oil Change Indicator .
Page 668 666 INDEX Power Rear Window Features .....296 Door Locks ......40 Rear Wiper/Washer.
Page 669 INDEX 667 Replacement Parts......578 Seat Belts ....... .51 Replacement Tires .
Page 670 668 INDEX Tilting .......154 Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case Security Alarm .
Page 671 INDEX 669 Manual Transmission ....414 System, Remote Starting .....29 Remote .
Page 672 670 INDEX Life of Tires ......500 Towing ....... .526 Load Capacity .
Page 673 INDEX 671 Transaxle Uconnect® Autostick ......433 Advanced Phone Connectivity ....133 Transfer Case .
Page 674 672 INDEX Vanity Mirrors ......115 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ....610 Variance, Compass .
Page 675 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 only frequency signals.
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