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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc.
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler LLC Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis- ship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials sion, and transfer case shifting.
INTRODUCTION 5 This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- When it comes to service, remember that your authorized tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. nicians and genuine Mopar parts, and cares about your It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet satisfaction.
6 INTRODUCTION Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In a control.
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- WARNING! erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could dures that could result in damage to your vehicle.
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with the key code number on it. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your authorized dealer to give you the number.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Manual Transmission — If Equipped CAUTION! 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (ACCESSORY) An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. position. Always remove the key from the ignition, and lock 2.
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel one– electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized half revolution from the straight ahead position, turn off vehicle operation.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine. Replacement Keys Either of these conditions will result in the engine being NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle shut off after two seconds.
16 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 position within that has never been programmed.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED do not have a programmed Sentry Key , contact your The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors, authorized dealer for details.
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Rearming The System To Disarm the System If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to To disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm, you will need to disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter, or horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals turn the ignition key to the ON position.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 ILLUMINATED ENTRY The interior lights will come on when you open any door. The lights will remain on after all of the doors are closed, and then fade to off or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned on.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock the Doors and Swing Gate 3. Release both buttons at the same time. Press and release the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button 4. Test this feature while outside of the vehicle, by once to unlock the driver’s door only, or twice to unlock pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the RKE trans- all the doors and swing gate.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 To Lock the Doors and Swing Gate the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on. ter to lock all doors.
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. While the UNLOCK button is pressed, (after four Programming Additional Transmitters seconds) press the RKE transmitter LOCK button. Re- Refer to Sentry Key “Customer Key Programming.” lease both buttons. If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, 3.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. Weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected life of battery is five years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile or CB radios.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Hazard switch off NOTE: If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED •...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 To Enter Remote Start Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: Press and release the REMOTE START button • The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec- •...
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle Upper Half Door Window Removal — If Equipped Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release 1. Grasp the half door window and pull upward. the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if equipped).
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Upper Half Door Window Installation — If Equipped 1. Grasp the half door window and line up pins into pockets in lower door. 2. Push down to ensure the half door window is fully seated.
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28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the red latch on the connector is locked, push 3. Unhook the door strap from the body hook. Be careful the red latch to the right until you can only see the latch not to allow the door to swing fully open as the mirror on one end (right) of the connector.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models) 2. Slide the front seat(s) fully forward. 3. Remove the trim access door from the bottom of B-pillar. WARNING! Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the doors removed as you will lose the protection that they can provide.
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the red latch on the connector is locked, push 6. With the door open, lift the door to clear hinge pins the red latch to the right until you can only see the latch from their hinges, and remove door.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! • For personal security reasons and safety in an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons.
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks — If Equipped WARNING! The door lock switch is located on each front door panel. • For personal security reasons and safety in an Press the switch downward to lock the doors, and upward to unlock the doors.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with The “Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit” feature can be power door locks if: enabled or disabled as follows: 1.
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Door Locks Automatic Door Locks Programming The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power The “Automatic Door Locks” feature can be enabled or door locks if all of the following conditions are met: disabled as follows: 1.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 WINDOWS Power Windows — If Equipped The power window switches are located on the instru- ment panel center stack (below the radio). The top left switch controls the left front window and the top right switch controls the right front window.
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto-Down Rear Power Windows (Four-Door Models Only) Both the driver and front passenger window switches The rear passenger window switches are located on the have an “Auto-Down” feature. Press the window switch back of the center floor console.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down in certain open or partially open posi- tions.
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS CAUTION! Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front Do not press on rear wiper blade when closing the and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, rear flip-up window, as damage to the blade will Advanced Front Airbags for both the driver and front result.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should WARNING! be belted at all times to reduce or prevent injuries. In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer Lap/Shoulder Belts injuries, including fatalities, if you are not properly All seating positions in your vehicle have combination buckled up.
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40 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 seat belt.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 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.”...
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42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A shoulder belt placed behind will not protect you • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will from injury during a collision. You are more likely not protect you properly.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 NOTE: The Seat Belt Reminder Light will remain on WARNING! until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen.
44 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 Lockout The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. (Four-Door Models Only) If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to This feature is designed to lock the retractor whenever allow the belt to retract fully.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage WARNING! In the front seat positions, the shoulder belt anchorage can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt The rear center lap/shoulder belt is equipped with a away from your neck.
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all WARNING! size occupants, including those in child restraints. Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt rests across the middle of your shoulder.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Once the warning is triggered, the BeltAlert will con- 2. Turn the ignition key to the ACC/ON position (do not tinue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for start the engine), and wait for the Seat Belt Reminder 96 seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled.
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belts And Pregnant Women WARNING! We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is Using a seat belt extender when not needed can the best way to keep the baby safe. increase the risk of injury in a collision.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 NOTE: These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Airbags. The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision.
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50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the vehicle is equipped with side airbags, they are WARNING! located inside the driver and front passenger seats, and • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag their covers are also labeled SRS. covers or attempt to manually open them.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the WARNING! (Continued) risk of harm from a deploying airbag: • If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags, do not 1. Children 12 years and under should always ride attach cupholders or any other objects on or around buckled up in a rear seat.
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52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided under “If seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat You Need Assistance”...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Airbag System Components How the Airbag System Works The airbag system consists of the following: Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) Module • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle.
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54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Airbags will not deploy in all frontal The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic collisions, including some that may produce substantial parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the vehicle damage —...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 size. The bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 millisec- WARNING! onds. This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The bags then quickly deflate while helping Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru- to restrain the driver and front passenger.
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56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of If a Deployment Occurs the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START The airbags are designed to deflate immediately after or ON positions.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 • As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like WARNING! particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the non-toxic gas used for Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot airbag inflation.
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58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as WARNING! (Continued) the battery has power or until the ignition key is • You need proper knee impact protection in a removed.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Event Data Recorder (EDR) In conjunction with other data gathered during a com- In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param- used by Chrysler LLC and others to learn more about the eters (see the following list) in an event data recorder...
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60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE upon request. General data that does not identify par- Data parameters that may be recorded: ticular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorpo- • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for ration in aggregate crash databases, such as those main- electronically-controlled safety systems, including the tained by the U.S.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • Traction/stability control status WARNING! • Tire Pressure Monitoring System status In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, Child Restraint can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all required to hold even an infant on your lap could times, including babies and children.
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62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the WARNING! vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up • Improper installation can lead to failure of an to about 20 lbs (9 kg). “Convertible” child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing infant or child restraint.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not restraint: necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from the •...
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64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as the The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing manufacturer’s instructions tell you. more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or means for adjusting the tension of the strap. Forward- slouching can move the belt out of position. facing toddler restraints and some rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap having •...
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66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If your child restraint seat is not LATCH- the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper compatible, install the restraint using the vehicle seat tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle belts.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system to child seats in the two outboard seating positions only. install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts The two door model does not have a center seating not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out position.
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68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided with the child restraint system.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Latch Anchorages (Four-Door Models) Tether Strap Mounting (Two-Door Models) In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat.
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70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage, and a means for adjusting the tension of the strap. You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and WARNING! pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from Improper installation of a child restraint to the the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or plate into the buckle again.
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72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To attach a child restraint tether strap: Tether Strap Mounting (Four-Door Models) Route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the Tether Strap Mounting (Two-Door Models) hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. For the outboard seating positions, route the tether under the head rest, and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! A long break-in period is not required for the engine in your vehicle. An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A new engine may consume some oil during its first few WARNING! (Continued) thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter- vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat preted as an indication of difficulty.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, out of the area.
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Warning Light lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for The light should come on and remain on for six to eight cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness. seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Front Easy Entry Seats — Two Door Mirrors ......81 Models .
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78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Raise The Rear Seat ....92 ▫ Interior Lights ..... . . 97 To Open And Close The Hood .
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 ▫ Manual Transmission ....105 Freedom Top Three-Piece Modular Hard Top — If Equipped ......115 ▫...
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80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Door Frame Removal — ▫ Closing The Sunrider ....182 Four-Door Models ....126 Sunrider (Four-Door Models) —...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors WARNING! To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger-side overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror. convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 SEATS Front Seat Adjustment Move the seat forward or rearward by lifting the lever. Be sure the latch is fully engaged. Voice Recognition Button (uconnect phone) When you press this button, a “Not Equipped with uconnect ”...
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 Front Seatback Recline Front Easy Entry Seats — Two Door Models Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back to Push the lever on the seatback rearward (toward the rear the desired position and release the handle. Lift the of the vehicle) to tilt the entire seat forward.
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86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Easy Entry Combination Lever — If Equipped Easy Entry Seat...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 position. If equipped with combination lever the seat- back will return to its first locked position. The recliner handle will have to be actuated to adjust the seatback to the desired reclined position. •...
88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and The restraints may be raised without pushing in the button. The rear head restraints are not adjustable. positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 Removing the Rear Seat — Two Door Models WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed.
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90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Remove the three rear subwoofer (if equipped) 3. Fold the rear seat forward following steps 1 through 3 mounting nuts using a 15 mm socket. under “Fold and Tumble Rear Seat” in this section. 4.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 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! •...
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Fold Down the Rear Seat To Raise the Rear Seat Locate the pull strap (lower outboard side of seat), and Raise the seatback and lock it into place. If interference pull it toward you 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, located in the Release both the hood latches. middle of the hood opening. Push the latch to the left side of the vehicle, to open the hood.
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection, passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming and turn signals. The lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights and To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, Headlights rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up or Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent down.
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlight Dimmer Switch Turn Signals Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch Move the multifunction lever up or down, and the the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash, to switch the headlights back to low beam.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped upward detent position, or if equipped, when the UN- The headlights come on at a low intensity level after the LOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry vehicle has been driven approximately 3 ft (1 m).
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When a door is open and the interior lights are on, Daytime Brightness Feature rotating the dimmer control all the way down to the off Certain instrument panel components (instrument clus- detent will cause all the interior lights to turn off. This is ter, radio display) can be illuminated at full brightness also known as the Party mode because it allows the during the daytime.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 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.
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- tween cycles, desirable. Move the lever to the delay position, then select the delay interval by turning the end of the lever.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 Windshield Washers NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the windshield.
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. WARNING! With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired. Pull upwards on Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is the lever to lock the column firmly in place.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 simultaneously. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Con- trol System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed. To Activate Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate WARNING! Electronic Speed Control without erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF button or turning the Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on ignition switch OFF erases the set speed memory. when not in use is dangerous.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Tapping RESUME ACCEL once will result in a 1 mph Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may need (1.6 km/h) speed increase. Each time the Electronic to be shifted into a lower gear to climb hills without Speed Control lever is tapped, speed increases so that speed loss.
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills ready for use. To preserve the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position. NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on NOTE: Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts moderate hills is normal.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 The right-side power outlet is powered directly from the CAUTION! battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw this power outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent the engine from starting.
108 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. CUPHOLDERS Front Cupholders The front cupholders are located in the center console. Front Cupholders NOTE: The front cupholder insert is removable for cleaning.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Rear Cupholders STORAGE The rear cupholders are located on the back of the center Console Storage Compartment console. To lock or unlock the storage compartment, insert igni- tion the key and turn. To open the storage compartment, press the latch and lift the cover.
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Storage Compartment The rear storage compartment cover is held by a spring- loaded latch. In order to remove the rear storage com- partment cover, use the following procedure: NOTE: The rear storage compartment latch should not be used as cargo tie-down.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 • Two rear swing gate brackets hard top are to be used independently. Removal is mandatory to prevent any possible wear and tear on the 2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- soft top.
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Using a rubber mallet, carefully tap the knuckles from the left and right metal pivot brackets. Remove the soft top from the vehicle and store in a clean, dry location. 6. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- Piece Modular Hard Top —...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 1. Locate and remove the following items prior to hard a. If the pivot brackets have been removed, unzip the top removal: sport bar covers and attach the pivot brackets to the sports bar with the four screws that were removed •...
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114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE b. Lay the soft top into the rear of the vehicle with the d. Screw the pivot screws back into place using a #T30 bows pointing forward and the curved portion of the Torx head driver.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 FREEDOM TOP THREE-PIECE MODULAR HARD CAUTION! TOP — IF EQUIPPED Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the CAUTION! screws if they are overtightened. • The hard top is not designed to carry any addi- 5.
116 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: • It is recommended that the top be free of water 1.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 3. Turn the rear L-shaped lock (located above the shoul- 4. Turn the rear fasteners (knobs) (located on the over- der belt anchorage). head speaker bar assembly) counter-clockwise until they can be removed.
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Unlatch the header panel latch located at the top of the Front Panel(s) Installation windshield. NOTE: Set the panels on the windshield frame so that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the panels are sitting flush with the body.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 2. Install the right panel first, then the left panel. 3. Reinstall the panel(s) using the same steps for removal in reverse order. Rear Hard Top Removal 1. Remove both front panels. Refer to “Front Panel(s) Removal”...
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120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Open the swing gate all the way to ensure clearance of the rear window glass. Lift the rear window glass. 7. Disconnect the rear window washer hose and install the tethered cap. 6.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 CAUTION! Make sure the storage cap is installed to prevent foreign materials from entering the washer tube and clogging system, and also to prevent fluid from being sprayed into the rear of the vehicle. 8.
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Hard Top Installation DOOR FRAME NOTE: If the door frames are installed from soft top WARNING! usage, they must be removed prior to installation of the • Do not drive your vehicle on pavement with the hard top.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 CAUTION! (Continued) • Careless handling and storage of the removable door frame(s) may damage the seals, causing water to leak into the vehicle’s interior. • The door frame(s) must be positioned properly to ensure sealing.
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124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the front of the door frame. 3. Pull the frame toward you with your rearward hand to remove the frame from the vehicle. WARNING! •...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 3. After the door frame pin has been set into the body WARNING! side hole, carefully set the front of the door frame into the Never store the door frames in your vehicle. In an rubber seal at the top of the windshield.
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Starting with the front knob, screw in and tighten both knobs. Repeat on the other side. WARNING! Use both hands to remove the door frames. The door Door Frame Removal — Four-Door Models frames will fold and could cause injury if both hands 1.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the 3. Pull the frame toward you with your front hand to upper front of the front door frame. remove the frame from the vehicle. 4.
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128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the upper front of the rear door frame. Pull the frame toward you with your rear hand to remove the frame from the vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 3. Position the top of the door frame against the metal WARNING! sport bar and press onto the side bar making sure not to Never store the door frames in your vehicle. In an pinch the material of the sports bar covers and to ensure event of an accident, a loose door frame many cause it is properly positioned on the seal above the front of the...
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130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Carefully set the front of the front door frame in the 6. Loosely install both knobs beginning with the front rubber seal at the top of the windshield. Then, clip the knob (long knob). Then, install the middle knob (short front of the door rail over the side bar making sure that knob) through the front and rear door frames and screw the material for the side bar cover is not pinched by the...
SOFT TOP — TWO DOOR MODELS Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily on the top Please visit the owners section of Jeep.com for instruc- fabric. The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and tional videos.
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132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Refer to “Appearance Care for Fabric Top Models” • Do not drive the vehicle with the rear window in Section 7 of this manual. It contains important curtain up unless the side curtains are also re- information on cleaning and caring for your vehi- moved.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water damage, stains or mildew on the top material: • It is recommended that the top be free of water prior to opening it. 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.
134 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 — Sail Panel 9 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window 5 —...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
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136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft top. If zippers are difficult to operate due to road dust, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small brush.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 4. Release the header latches and leave the hooks in the 6. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3 in loops on the windshield. (7.6 cm) of both sail panels from the channel. Remove the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rearward out of the swing gate brackets.
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138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower 7. Undo the Velcro that runs along the top and rear corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the edge of the side window. top and down to the left lower corner.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 10. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body NOTE: When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow. 11.
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140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 12. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed 13. 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 with swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket forward the Sunrider package, proceed to Step 16.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 14. Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid forward over the Sunrider link (Sunrider Models only). 16. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to prevent possible damage to the rear center high-mounted brake light.
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142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Help from another person will ease this opera- When the top is completely down, position the drip rails tion. so they make a “v-shape”; this prevents damage to the soft top material. 17.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Putting Up The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Body Side Retainer 2 — 2– Bow 7 — Quarter Window 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Check Strap 4 — Sail Panel 9 —...
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144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 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 2.
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146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Make sure the Sunrider bracket on the side bows 8. If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them latches to the door rails (Sunrider Models only). by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior side of the body channel.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 9. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail 10. Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body panels over the rear roof bow. side channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the rear window loose (on both sides).
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148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11. To install the side windows, affix the window tem- 12. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door porarily by attaching to the Velcro in the rear corner. channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and Start the zipper but close only about 1 in (2.5 cm).
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro along the top and rear of the window. Repeat this step for the opposite side. 1 — Incorrect Insertion 2 — Correct Insertion 13. 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.
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150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 14. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear window. The spongy part of the seal should be down and pointed outward to seal with the swing gate when closed.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 15. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends at the lower left corner of the rear window opening. Ensure that the zippers are properly started and aligned before zipping to prevent damage.
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152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 16. Run the zipper fully around to the right side of the 18. Apply downward pressure on the top corner of the window. rear soft top bow (3–bow), then complete attaching the sail panel retainers into the body side channel. 17.
20. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to SOFT TOP (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) their secured position. Please visit the owner’s section of Jeep.com for instruc- tional videos. CAUTION! The soft top is not designed to carry any additional loads such as roof racks, spare tires, building, hunt- ing, or camping supplies, and/or luggage, etc.
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154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 lower the top with the windows installed. the top can then be snapped into place.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 WARNING! CAUTION! • Do not drive the vehicle with the rear window Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior curtain up unless the side curtains are also open. water damage, stains or mildew on the top material: Dangerous exhaust gases which can kill could •...
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156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Do not remove any of the three attachment knobs unless you are planning on installing the hard top.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Folding Down The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Body Side Retainer 11 — Plastic Retainer 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Quarter Window 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Check Strap 4 — 4–Bow 9 —...
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158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft top. If zippers are difficult to operate due to road dust, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small brush.
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160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Release the header latches and hooks from the loops 6. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3 in on the windshield frame. (7.6 cm) of both sail panels from the channel. Remove the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rearward out of the swing gate brackets.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 • Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower 7. Undo the Velcro that runs along the top and rear corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the edge of the side window. top and down to the left lower corner.
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162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 10. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body NOTE: When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow. 11.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 12. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed 13. 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.
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164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 14. Fold back the front section of the top, pulling the 15. Fold the top material so that the plastic retainers form fabric rearward. Gently rest the header on top of the rear a “W”...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 16. Release the side bows by pressing down on the latch 17. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to above the front of the rear door. Push the top rearward to prevent possible damage to the rear center high-mounted disengage.
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166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 18. Gently slide the side bows off the door frame track 20. Once the top is fully down, use the Velcro straps and lower the top down into the vehicle. provided to secure the top to the vehicle by wrapping the strap around the side bows and through the slot on the NOTE: Help from another person will ease this opera- body.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Putting Up The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Body Side Retainer 11 — Plastic Retainer 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Quarter Window 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Check Strap 4 — 4–Bow 9 —...
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168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 NOTE: Be extremely careful when putting up the soft top to prevent the doors from getting scratched. It may be helpful to open the rear doors. 1. Install the door frames, if removed. Refer to “Door Frame”...
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170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 7. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. both ends of the 2–bow (forward-most bow) seat prop- erly on the side bows above the front doors. They should 8. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the cradle the tubing.
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172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 10. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each 11. If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches). by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior side of the body channel.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 12. Ensure that the straps are positioned correctly before Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body side pulling the sail panels over the rear roof bow (4–bow). channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the rear window loose (on both sides).
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174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 13. To install the side windows, affix the window tem- 14. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door porarily by attaching it to the Velcro in the upper rear channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and corner.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro along the top and rear of the window. Repeat this step for the opposite side. 1 — Incorrect Insertion 2 — Correct Insertion 15. 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.
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176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 16. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear window. The spongy part of the seal should be down and pointed outward to seal with the swing gate when closed.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 17. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends 19. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the at the lower left corner of the rear window opening. swing gate brackets. Ensure that the zippers are properly started and aligned before zipping to prevent damage.
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178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 21. Open the doors and insert the top retainers into the 22. Ensure the plastic retainer is tucked in properly at the channels in the door frame above the doors, starting at B-pillar and not pinching the seal. the front and working toward the rear of the vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 23. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to SUNRIDER (TWO-DOOR MODELS) — IF their secured position. EQUIPPED 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.
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening the Sunrider 3. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame. 1. Insert your finger behind the plastic retainer. Pull down and roll the retainer out of the channel. Repeat this on the other side.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 4. Slide the plastic sleeve forward. NOTE: The Sunrider latch on the door rail should not be activated for Sunrider use. If activated, the soft top must be reinstalled starting from the sail panels. 5.
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Locate the straps to secure the side bows. Wrap the Closing the Sunrider straps around the bows as shown. Repeat on the other 1. Remove the straps from the side bows. side. 2.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 SUNRIDER (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) — IF NOTE: All plastic retainers must be removed from the EQUIPPED door rail prior to the operation of the Sunrider . 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.
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184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 4. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift the top. 3. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 5. Fold back the front section of the top and gently rest 6. Fold the top material so that the plastic retainers form the header on top of the rear portion of the deck. a “W”...
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 8. Secure the top by using the two provided straps. Each FOLDING WINDSHIELD strap will wrap around the side bow and Velcro to itself; The fold-down windshield and removable side bars on use one strap on each side of the vehicle. your vehicle are structural elements that can provide some protection in some accidents.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 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.
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 NOTE: Store all of the mounting bolts in their original threaded holes and tighten for safekeeping. 5. Remove the side bar assembly, and reattach the sport bar Velcro covering. 6. To safely store the side bars in your vehicle, use four cinch straps (available from your authorized dealer).
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190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 7. Remove the windshield wiper arms by first pulling the wiper away from the windshield and out to the “lock” position. Unsnap the wiper arm nut caps, and remove the retaining nuts. Lift the wiper arms off and store them in the center console or securely behind the rear seat.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Raising the Windshield and Replacing Side Bars 3. Attach the front of the side bar to the windshield frame. 1. Raise the windshield. • Install the top two hex bolts (13 mm) first, then the 2.
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Install the lower windshield plates with the six black REAR WINDOW FEATURES — HARD TOP ONLY round-headed Torx head screws (using a #40 Torx head Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped driver) on each side of the base of the windshield. A rotary ring switch on the control lever (located on the right side of the steering column), controls the operation of the rear wiper/washer function.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 to the “Park” position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wiper will resume function at whichever position the switch is set at. Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped The rear window defroster button is located on the bottom right-side of the blower control knob.
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194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....198 Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX Instrument Cluster ....199 Jack) .
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196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Sales Code (RER/REN) — AM/FM/CD/DVD Sales Code RES/RSC — AM/FM Stereo Radio Radio – If Equipped ....234 With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius Radio.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 ▫ Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) CD/DVD Maintenance ....263 Mode ......259 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones .
200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- 1. Fuel Gauge rized dealer. The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank. If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting NOTE: When the ignition switch is turned to OFF, the Procedures”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 6. Front Axle Lock Indicator — If Equipped is started, if the bulb does not come on, have the system Indicates when the front axle lock has been checked by an authorized dealer. If the light turns on activated.
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202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11. Brake Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- This light monitors various brake functions, ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic including brake fluid level and parking brake system.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON position. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is dangerous.
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204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Airbag Warning Light 16. Engine Temperature Warning Light This indicator lights and remains lit for six to This light warns of an overheated engine condi- eight seconds when the ignition is first turned tion. If the engine is critically hot, a warning chime on.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H” others could be badly burned by steam or boiling pull over and stop the vehicle.
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206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21. Odometer / Trip Odometer Reset Button placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should deter- Press this button to change the display from odometer to mine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) either of the two trip odometer settings.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
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208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of Vehicle Odometer Messages vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the When the appropriate conditions exist, the following correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your odometer messages will display: odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair technician should leave the odometer reading the same...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 gASCAP 12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a change indicator system is duty-cycle based, which “gASCAP”...
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210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you CAUTION! start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary repeat this procedure. Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could 25.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 26. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light / 28. Sway Bar Indicator Light — If Equipped Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light This indicator will illuminate when the front If the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) / sway bar is disconnected.
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212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be WARNING! drivable; however, see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. If a warning light remains on the system may not be working and you will not have the benefit of ESP or If the light continues to flash when the engine is running, BAS.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 32. Compass / Mini-Trip Computer Button—If Equipped Press this button to switch between the different functions. COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED The Compass/Trip Computer is located in the instru- ment cluster. It features a driver-interactive display (dis- plays information such as outside temperature, compass direction, and trip information).
214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Reset / Change Display Elapsed Time (ET) Press and hold the left button (on the instrument cluster) This display shows the accumulated ignition ON time while function is being displayed to reset or change the since the last reset.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 Compass Temperature Display life of the vehicle. If the CAL indicator is on (or flashing), This display provides the outside temperature and one of drive slowly (under 10 MPH [16 kmh]) in an open area eight compass readings to indicate the direction the until the CAL indicator is off.
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216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic or inaccurate and the The self-calibrating feature of the compass eliminates the variance has been properly set, you may wish to manu- need to calibrate the compass for normal conditions. ally recalibrate the compass.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 3. Manual compass calibration has been initiated. Drive Setting the Compass Variance the vehicle slowly in one or more circles under 5 mph Refer to the variance map for the correct compass vari- (8 km/h) in an area free from large metal objects until the ance zone.
218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The U.S./Metric display will change from En- Outside Temperature glish to Metric or Metric to English before the VAR If the outside temperature is more than 131°F (55°C), the symbol appears, however, it will revert back to its display will show 131°F (55°C).
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Press the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction without stopping.
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220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With the next listenable station in AM, FM or Satellite (if uconnect”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button will display.
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222 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 Program Type the front and rear speakers.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 station with the same selected Music Type name. The 16-Digit Character Program Type Music Type function only operates when in the FM Display mode. Personality Persnlty Public Public If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be Rhythm and Blues R &...
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224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • DISC Play/Pause - You can toggle between NOTE: • The available selections for each of the above entries playing the DVD and pausing the DVD by pushing the SELECT button (if equipped). varies depending upon the disc. •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes. down and selecting other. Enter the country code using Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to save the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down changes. to select the number and then push to select. •...
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226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Aspect Ratio — If Equipped SET Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory Selecting this item allows you to choose between wide When you are receiving a station that you wish to screen, pan scan, and letter box. commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding CAUTION! button number will display. The radio may shut down during extremely hot Buttons 1 - 6 conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you “Disc Hot”...
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228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is SEEK Button (CD MODE) reading the disc. Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 RW/FF (CD MODE) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 begin to fast forward until FF is released, or RW or Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
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230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. frequencies in the following table are supported. In Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal addition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported. The CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3/ majority of MP3/WMA files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate WMA files).
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 • Number of files and folders - Loading times will ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for ID3 version 1 tags. ID3 version 2 is not increase with more files and folders supported by the radios.
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through iary device if the AUX jack is connected. the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the Name, and Folder Name (if available).
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions - uconnect studios Press the TIME button to change the display from (Satellite Radio) (If Equipped) elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will Refer to “uconnect studios (Satellite Radio)”...
234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, Refer to your uconnect tunes (REN) or (RER) user’s unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse manual for detailed operating instructions. engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition DTS™...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 To Manually Set the Clock — RER/REN 6. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed. 1. Turn on the radio. Changing Daylight Savings Time 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. When selected, this feature will display the time of day in 3.
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236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Show Time if Radio is Off Changing the Time Zone When selected, this feature will display the time of day 1. Turn on the radio. on the touch screen when the radio is turned off. Proceed as follows to change the current setting: 2.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right position to operate the radio.
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238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch knob to save time change.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the AM/FM Button mid-range tones.
240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. MP3 Audio Play The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by NOTE: pressing the pushbutton twice.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD and MP3 modes. Random Play.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Supported Media (Disc Types) a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this display.) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
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244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification Frequency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 320, 256, 224, extension may cause playback problems.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Playback of MP3 Files Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s...
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC SIRIUS RADIO position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of the radio faceplate.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not will remain tuned to the new station until you make available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With another selection.
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248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. TUNE Control Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button. to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. For vehicles equipped with satellite radio, press the SETUP button, use the TUNE/SCROLL control to select Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following sound level from the right or left side speakers. format types: 16-Digit Character Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time Program Type Display and FADE will display.
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250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 Personality Persnlty Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 AM/FM Button and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice. SET/RND Button —...
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD TIME Button Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display. RW/FF If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will...
254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the SET/RND button a second time to stop Ran- The radio uses the following limits for file systems: dom Play. • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 Notes On Playing MP3 Files • Maximum number of files: 255 The radio can play MP3 files;...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal Specification Frequency (kHz) CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). 320, 256, 224, Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,...
256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) more and the radio will display song titles for each file. Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when the Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds ignition is OFF).
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www- .siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents. ONLY) Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to Number (ESN/SID)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. A the radio to exit this screen.
260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the SCAN Button (When Equipped) form of short audio mutes. Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 RW/FF By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the channel with the same selected Music Type name.
262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press following items: the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 Operating Instructions — Video Entertainment 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. System (VES)™ (If Equipped) 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES)™ too high.
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS Mode Control The mode control allows you Manual Heater Only to choose from several pat- The controls for the heating/ventilation system in this terns of air distribution as vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs. These comfort identified by the symbols.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved Blower Control comfort during sunny but cool conditions. Use this control (center rotary knob) to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode Floor you select.
266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System — If The instrument panel features four airflow registers. Two Equipped registers are located on the outer ends of the instrument The controls for the heating/air conditioning and venti- panel and two are located in the center of the instrument lation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary panel.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Panel Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument Air is directed through the floor, defrost and side panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. window demist outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at Bi-Level the windshield.
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268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blower Control NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems Use this control to regulate the lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- amount of air forced through the denser: located in front of the radiator, for an accumula- system in any mode you select.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 NOTE: Continuous use of the “Recirculation” mode Air Conditioning may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may Normal Operation occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended. Press this button to engage the air In cold or damp weather, the use of the “Recirculation”...
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MAX A/C Operating Tips For maximum cooling, select ei- Window Fogging ther the Panel or Bi-Level position Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside using the mode control. Then, the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool press the “A/C”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a NEUTRAL (N) and depress the accelerator slightly for non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works fast idle operation to increase coolant flow and fan speed. very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette Winter Operation smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows.
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....277 Manual Transmission — If Equipped ..281 ▫...
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274 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Automatic Transmission With Overdrive ..287 ▫ Side Step Removal — If Equipped ..300 ▫ The Basics Of Off-Road Driving ..301 Four–Wheel Drive Operation (Command-Trac I Or Rock-Trac ) —...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 275 ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ..338 Anti-Lock Brake System ....316 Electronic Brake Control System .
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276 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Base System ......353 Vehicle Loading ..... . 363 ▫...
STARTING AND OPERATING 277 STARTING PROCEDURES enhances off-road performance by allowing the vehicle to Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both start when in 4L without having to press the clutch pedal. inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. The “4WD Indicator Light”...
278 STARTING AND OPERATING Tip Start Feature — Automatic Transmission Only If Engine Fails to Start Turn the ignition switch to the START position and WARNING! release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will continue to run, but will automatically disengage •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 279 the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the WARNING! (Continued) engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get engine is flooded.
280 STARTING AND OPERATING If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15– CAUTION! second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, repeat the “Normal Starting” or “Ex- To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec- treme Cold Weather”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 281 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits WARNING! quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a You or others could be injured if you leave the grounded, three-wire extension cord.
282 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: During cold weather, you may experience in- Shifting creased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you warms up. This is normal. release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator pedal.
STARTING AND OPERATING 283 Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H) WARNING! Speeds 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a gine slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their 3.8L Accel.
284 STARTING AND OPERATING Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds Reverse Shifting To shift into REVERSE, bring the vehicle to a complete CAUTION! stop. Press the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to stop rotating. Beginning from the NEUTRAL Failure to follow the maximum recommended down- position, move the shift lever in one quick, smooth shifting speeds may cause the engine to overspeed...
STARTING AND OPERATING 285 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! CAUTION! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- speed.
286 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Interlock System 3. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully remove the This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift shift lock manual override cover which is located on the Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PRNDL bezel, above the PARK position.
STARTING AND OPERATING 287 6. Press the shifter release button and shift into NEU- TRAL. 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized dealer if the shift lock manual override has been used. Automatic Transmission with Overdrive Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE (or from P or R to D) should be done only after the accelerator pedal is...
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288 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges WARNING! NOTE: Under extreme cold temperatures (-10°F (-23°C) • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for and when in DRIVE, transmission operation may be the parking brake. Always apply the parking briefly limited to only second gear operation. Normal brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle operation will resume once the transmission temperature movement and possible injury or damage.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 289 REVERSE OVERDRIVE This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Use only This range is used for most city and highway driving. after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. The transmission contains an electronically-controlled fourth gear Overdrive, and will automatically shift from NEUTRAL DRIVE to OVERDRIVE if the following conditions are...
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290 STARTING AND OPERATING If the transmission overheats, a “HOTOIL” message will light is on, Overdrive is locked out. Pressing the switch a be displayed in the odometer and a chime will sound. second time restores the Overdrive function. The lockout feature is useful when towing a trailer or carrying a heavy load.
STARTING AND OPERATING 291 Torque Converter Clutch CAUTION! A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you added to the automatic transmission of this vehicle. A clutch within the torque converter engages automatically must turn the ignition from LOCK so the steering at calibrated speeds.
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292 STARTING AND OPERATING • 4L (Four-wheel drive low range) In the event that additional traction is required, the transfer case 4H and 4L positions can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together, forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 NOTE: Do not attempt to shift when only the front or WARNING! rear wheels are spinning. The transfer case is not equipped with a synchronizer, and the front and rear You or others could be injured if you leave the driveshaft speeds must be equal for a shift to take place.
294 STARTING AND OPERATING 4H Position speed. This range (4L) provides additional traction and This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together, maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same only.
STARTING AND OPERATING 295 4H to 4L or 4L to 4H WARNING! With the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission into NEUTRAL (N), or press Failure to engage a position completely can cause the clutch pedal on a manual transmission.
296 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differen- tial, never run the engine with one rear wheel off the ground. The vehicle may drive through the rear wheel remaining on the ground and cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 297 To activate the system, press the bottom of the AXLE REAR AXLE LOCK (FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE LOCK switch once to lock the rear axle only (the “Rear NON-RUBICON MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED Axle Lock Indicator Light” will illuminate), press the The REAR AXLE LOCK switch is located on the lower bottom of the switch again to lock the front axle (the switch bank (below the climate controls).
298 STARTING AND OPERATING The rear axle lock will disengage if the vehicle is taken out of 4L (Low) range, or the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. ELECTRONIC SWAY BAR DISCONNECT — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic discon- necting stabilizer/sway bar.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 299 when activation conditions are not met. The stabilizer/ To disconnect the stabilizer/sway bar, shift to either 4H sway bar should remain in on-road mode during normal or 4L (refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation” in this driving conditions. section) and press the SWAY BAR switch to obtain the off-road position.
300 STARTING AND OPERATING 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, vehicle stability is greatly reduced.
STARTING AND OPERATING 301 2. Remove one bolt from the underside of the vehicle. 3. Remove the side step assembly. The Basics of Off-Road Driving You will encounter many types of terrain driving off- road. You should be familiar with the terrain and area before proceeding.
302 STARTING AND OPERATING your vehicle’s steering, handling and traction. Control- WARNING! ling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-road driving, so always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down and maintain a good driving posture.
STARTING AND OPERATING 303 using light brake pressure with light throttle will keep the CAUTION! vehicle from jerking or lurching. This technique is also used when you need to stop and restart a vehicle on a On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at high steep incline.
304 STARTING AND OPERATING entering any mud hole, get out and determine how deep CAUTION! it is, if there are any hidden obstacles and if the vehicle can be safely recovered if stuck. Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating and total loss of air pressure.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 305 forward until it makes contact with the object. Apply the Crossing Large Rocks throttle lightly while holding a light brake pressure and When approaching large rocks, choose a path which ease the vehicle up and over the object. ensures you drive over the largest of them with your tires.
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306 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle’s mobility. Approach these obstacles at a 45- on top of the log while the other just starts to climb the degree angle and let each tire go through the obstacle log. While climbing the log, modulate your brake and independently.
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 of the high point when you let the vehicle down. You can Before Climbing A Steep Hill also try rocking the vehicle or winching the vehicle off As you approach a hill, consider its grade or steepness. the object.
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308 STARTING AND OPERATING slightly to bring all four tires back on the ground. As you Driving Downhill approach the crest of the hill, ease off the throttle and Before driving down a steep hill, you need to determine slowly proceed over the top. If the wheels start to slip as if it is too steep for a safe descent.
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 Driving Across an Incline engine braking to control the descent and apply your If at all possible, avoid driving across an incline. If it is brakes, if necessary, but do not allow the tires to lock. necessary, know your vehicle’s abilities.
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310 STARTING AND OPERATING designated and approved. You should tread lightly and CAUTION! avoid damage to the environment. You should know • Water ingestion into the axles, transmission, trans- your vehicle’s abilities and be able to recover it if something goes wrong. You should never stop or shut a fer case, engine or vehicle interior can occur if you vehicle off when crossing deep water unless you ingested drive too fast or through too deep of water.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 311 muddy waters; check for hidden obstacles. Make sure vehicle recovery. If you are able to determine you can you will not be intruding on any wildlife, and you can safely cross, than proceed using the low and slow recover the vehicle if necessary.
312 STARTING AND OPERATING should never attempt to cross flowing water which is always a good idea to check for damage. That way you deeper than the vehicle’s running ground clearance. Even can get any problems taken care of right away and have the slowest current can push the heaviest vehicle down- your vehicle ready when you need it.
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or POWER STEERING similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, brake ro- The standard power steering system will give you good tors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability and cleaned as soon as possible.
314 STARTING AND OPERATING system. This noise should be considered normal, and it checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are does not in any way damage the steering system. apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated.
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated NOTE: The instrument cluster “Brake Warning Light” level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all indicates only that the parking brake is applied. You must surfaces.
316 STARTING AND OPERATING Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked, and WARNING! (Continued) the shift lever is in the PARK position (automatic trans- • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving mission), or REVERSE, or first gear (manual transmis- unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a sion).
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STARTING AND OPERATING 317 computer to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent The Anti-Lock Brake System pump motor runs during wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery the self-test, and during an ABS stop, to provide the surfaces. regulated hydraulic pressure. The motor pump makes a low humming noise during operation;...
318 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent The Anti-Lock Brake System is subject to possible the natural laws of physics from acting on the detrimental effects of electronic interference caused vehicle, nor can they increase braking or steering by improperly installed aftermarket radios or tele- efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition phones.
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 together to enhance vehicle stability and control in vari- WARNING! ous driving conditions, and are commonly referred to as ESP. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the ve- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) hicle, nor can they increase the traction afforded by This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control...
320 STARTING AND OPERATING system functions similar to a limited slip differential and benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel ing pressure during the stopping sequence. Do not on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel.
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 Hill Start Assist (HSA) WARNING! The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. HSA will maintain If the clutch pedal (manual transmission only) re- the level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short mains pressed during the application of the throttle, period of time after the driver takes their foot off of the the HSA will disengage allowing the vehicle to roll...
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322 STARTING AND OPERATING • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., HSA on Automatic Transmission Vehicles vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- The system will work in REVERSE, and all forward gears ing uphill is in REVERSE gear). on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 323 Towing with HSA WARNING! (Continued) HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle when pulling a trailer. on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK and using the parking brake, it will roll WARNING! down the hill and could cause a collision with...
324 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. With the engine running, the brake applied, and the speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate clutch out, rotate the steering wheel 180° counterclock- of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle’s speed wise from center.
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 counteracting the over/under steer condition. Engine WARNING! power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path. Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions and driving conditions, influence the chance ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
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326 STARTING AND OPERATING the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” begins to flash during The ESP system has three available operating modes in acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little 4H range. The system has one operating mode in 4L throttle as possible.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 327 ESP function normally. This mode is intended to be used NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel conditions with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or and more wheel spin than ESP would normally allow is gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”...
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328 STARTING AND OPERATING “Compass and Mini-Trip Computer — If Equipped” in WARNING! Section 4 of this manual. To turn ESP on again, momen- tarily press the ESP OFF switch. This will restore the With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle normal “ESP On”...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 329 returns but TCS remains off. When the vehicle speed WARNING! drops below 35 mph (40 km/h), the ESP system shuts off. The ESP is off at low vehicle speeds in 4L range so that it With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle will not interfere with off-road driving, but the ESP stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable.
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330 STARTING AND OPERATING ESP and defeat the functionality of the ESP switch. The following procedure will disable (or re-enable) ESP Repeating the procedure will return the system to normal functionality in the vehicle: ESP operation and restore ESP switch functionality al- 1.
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 9. Turn the steering wheel back to center. If the “ESP/BAS Warning Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected 10. Press and hold the ESP OFF button for seven seconds. in either the ESP or the BAS system, or both.
332 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control (TSC) WARNING! TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle actions to attempt to stop the sway. The system may down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the reduce engine power and apply the brake of the appro- trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
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334 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only. Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: T145/80D18 103M. • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards, and it begins with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger Car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger Car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
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336 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 —...
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 339 Tire and Loading Information Placard 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 Information placard and in the “Vehicle Loading”...
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340 STARTING AND OPERATING Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity pants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs”...
342 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Under-inflation increases tire flexing and can re- increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the sult in over-heating and tire failure. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 Economy Tire Inflation Pressures Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement. Under-inflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption.
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344 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor. Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure.”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 345 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per Tire Pressures for High-Speed Operation 12° F (7° C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in within posted speed limits.
346 STARTING AND OPERATING Radial-Ply Tires Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not WARNING! spin your vehicle’s wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h). Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires WARNING! on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly.
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
348 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Tires WARNING! The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- years, regardless of the remaining tread.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 349 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.
350 STARTING AND OPERATING • Drive cautiously, avoiding large bumps, potholes and TIRE CHAINS Install chains on rear tires only. Tire chains may be extreme driving maneuvers. installed on all models except the Sahara and Rubicon. TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Follow these recommendations to guard against damage Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at and excessive tire and chain wear: different loads and perform different steering, handling,...
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about shown in the following diagram. 1 psi (6.9 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease.
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352 STARTING AND OPERATING off until the tire pressure is at or above recommended may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately cold placard pressure. Once the “Tire Pressure Monitor- 30 psi (207 kPa), but the “Tire Pressure Monitoring ing Telltale Light”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- CAUTION! (Continued) nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not always reinstall the valve stem cap.
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354 STARTING AND OPERATING The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) consists of the inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate following components: each tire to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure value. The system will automatically update •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 355 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting OFF the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” as that affects radio wave signals. long as none of the road tires are below the low pressure warning threshold. 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel •...
356 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle in place of the spare tire, the TPMS will update The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the automatically and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Tell- following licenses: tale Light” will turn OFF, as long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the United States .
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- starting, stalling and hesitations. If you experience these line. Properly blended reformulated gasoline will pro- symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before consid- vide excellent performance and durability for the engine ering service for the vehicle.
358 STARTING AND OPERATING Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer. E-85 perform the following: While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol, it •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 vehicle. The MMT content of gasoline may not be indi- Fuel System Cautions cated on the gasoline pump, therefore, you should ask CAUTION! your gasoline retailer if the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to look for gasoline without Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels performance:...
360 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives which are now being WARNING! sold as octane enhancers is not recommended. Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Most of these products contain high concentra- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon tions of methanol.
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 ADDING FUEL WARNING! (Continued) Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper The gas cap is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle. maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement every time the vehicle is raised.
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362 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is • Damage to the fuel system or emission control in violation of most state and federal fire regula- system could result from using an improper fuel tions and will cause the MIL to turn on.
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message This label contains the month and year of manufacture, After fuel has been added, the vehicle diagnostic system Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification improperly installed, or damaged.
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364 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Inflation Pressure The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commer- CAUTION! cial scale to ensure that the GVWR has not been ex- ceeded. The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR should then be determined separately to be sure that the or the maximum front and rear GAWR.
366 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The following trailer towing-related definitions will as- The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle sist you in understanding the following information: and trailer when weighed in combination. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 367 Trailer Tongue Weight (TW) hitch is the most popular on the market today and is The trailer tongue weight is the downward force exerted commonly used to tow small and medium-sized trailers. on the hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not Weight-Distributing Hitch be less than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load.
368 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions WARNING! Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry • An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch Standards system may reduce handling, stability, braking Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) performance, and could result in an accident. Class II - Medium 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ Axle Model GCWR (Gross Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer Transmis- Combined Wt. (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt.
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370 STARTING AND OPERATING Engine/ Axle Model GCWR (Gross Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer Transmis- Combined Wt. (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt. sion Rating) Wt.) (See Note) 3.8L/ 3.21 Two– 5,231 lbs (2 373 kg) 25 sq ft (2.32 sq m) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) Manual Door Sahara...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 371 Engine/ Axle Model GCWR (Gross Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer Transmis- Combined Wt. (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt. sion Rating) Wt.) (See Note) 3.8L/ 4.10 2–Door 6,365 lbs (2 887 kg) 25 sq ft (2.32 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) Manual Rubicon Model...
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372 STARTING AND OPERATING Engine/ Axle Model GCWR (Gross Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer Transmis- Combined Wt. (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt. sion Rating) Wt.) (See Note) 3.8L/ 3.73 Four– 7,893 lbs (3 580 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs 350 lbs (159 kg) Automatic...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 373 Engine/ Axle Model GCWR (Gross Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer Transmis- Combined Wt. (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt. sion Rating) Wt.) (See Note) 3.8L/ 3.21 Four– 5,625 lbs (2 551 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) Manual Door Sahara...
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374 STARTING AND OPERATING Engine/ Axle Model GCWR (Gross Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer Transmis- Combined Wt. (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt. sion Rating) Wt.) (See Note) 3.8L/ 4.10 Four– 8,248 lbs (3 741 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs 350 lbs (159 kg) Manual...
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Trailer and Trailer Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
376 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on (805 km) of vehicle operation.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 377 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on cause a loss of control, poor performance or dam- the tow vehicle.
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378 STARTING AND OPERATING − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage WARNING! (Continued) before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires–General Infor- 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized mation” in this section for the proper inspection pro- (This requirement may limit the ability to always cedure.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 379 − An electronically-actuated trailer brake controller is WARNING! required when towing a trailer with electronically • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge-actuated brake system, an electronic hydraulic brake lines.
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380 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights & Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package will include a four–pin wiring harness.
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 Towing Tips The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy 45 minutes of continuous operation.
382 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) − Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. CAUTION! − When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used.
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing. NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into N (Neu- tral), automatic transmission must be shifted into PARK, CAUTION! and manual transmission must be placed in gear (not in NEUTRAL) for recreational towing.
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384 STARTING AND OPERATING 7. Release the brake pedal and ensure that there is no CAUTION! vehicle movement. Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- 8. Turn the engine off and turn the ignition switch to the mission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in ACC position.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 385 5. Shift the automatic transmission into DRIVE or release CAUTION! the clutch on manual transmissions. • Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case N (Neutral) on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be on automatic transmission-equipped vehicles, turning damaged.
388 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the lower switch bank below the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 389 NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING an impending overheat condition: WARNING! • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
390 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location Spare Tire Stowage To remove the spare tire from the carrier, remove the tire The jack and lug wrench are located in the rear storage cover, if equipped, and remove the lug nuts with the lug compartment.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 391 2. Set the parking brake. Jacking Instructions 3. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or a WARNING! manual transmission into REVERSE. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK. help prevent personal injury or damage to your 5.
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392 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and Jack Warning Label for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 393 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and cause an accident. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6.
394 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 N·m). If in doubt dangerous if done improperly, so follow this procedure about the correct tightness, have them checked with a carefully. torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service WARNING! station.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 395 1. Remove all metal jewelry such as watch bands or WARNING! bracelets which might make an unintended electrical contact. Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal 2.
396 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • During cold weather when temperatures are be- Any procedure other than above could result in: low the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged • Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out battery may freeze.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 397 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE WARNING! The manufacturer recommends towing with all four • Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle vehicle.
402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 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.
404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. 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 a.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil CAUTION! (Continued) Checking Oil Level • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the that protect the performance and durability of engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. The your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance best time to check the engine oil level is about five intervals.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Identification Symbol time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. This symbol means that the oil has Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) Materials Added to Engine Oils SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to starting and vehicle fuel economy.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 Engine Oil Filter Selection Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection All of the manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters disposable oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replace- varies considerably.
410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer It is essential when replacing the cables on the at the start of each warm season. This service should battery that the positive cable is attached to the include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance positive post and the negative cable is attached to the...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is an ozone-saving product. approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- However, the manufacturer recommends that air condi- tioning system.
412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE hood latching components to ensure proper function. remove frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade When performing other underhood services, the hood rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be engine oil, gasoline, etc.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and Exhaust System wipe clean the wiper blades; this will help blade perfor- The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into mance. the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system.
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414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effective- vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In ness of the catalyst as an emissions control device the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- and may seriously reduce engine performance and...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition WARNING! when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn.
416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System equipped) or radiator for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a WARNING! garden hose vertically down the face of the A/C con- denser (if equipped) or the back of the radiator core. You or others can be badly burned by hot engine Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 Cooling System — Drain, Flush, and Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty and contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough the specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals.
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418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): CAUTION! (Continued) • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR • This vehicle has not been designed for use with Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula Propylene Glycol based engine coolant (anti- HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or freeze).
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will WARNING! decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and will require more frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the changes. cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the en- Cooling System Pressure Cap gine is overheated.
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420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately. Clean up maintain the proper level, it should be added to the any ground spills immediately.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter engine coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant recovery bottle must also be operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install protected against freezing. ONLY the correct type thermostat.
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422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Power Disc Brakes WARNING! Disc brakes do not require adjustment; however, several • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake hard stops during the break-in period are recommended to seat the linings and wear off any foreign material. fluid.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could has been in a tightly closed container.
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424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To properly check the automatic transmission fluid level, CAUTION! the following procedure must be used: Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- 1. Operate the engine at idle speed and normal operating turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration temperature.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube, wait 7. Check for leaks. Release the parking brake. a minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully drain into NOTE: To prevent dirt and water from entering the the transmission before rechecking the fluid level.
426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check CAUTION! Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as point not more than 3/16 in (4.76 mm) below the bottom the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- of the hole.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 CAUTION! When replacing the plugs, do not overtighten them. You could damage them and cause them to leak. Selection of Lubricant Use only manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this section for the correct fluid type.
428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Selection of Lubricant conceal damage to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion Use only manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to seals, and propeller shafts. Check the air conditioning “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this section drain tube on the lower dash wall in the engine compart- for the correct fluid type.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 • Salt in the air near sea-coast localities. corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme •...
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430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint of the doors, rocker panels and tailgate are kept clear finish.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 • Use MOPAR Touch-Up Paint or equivalent on Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If scratches or chips as soon as possible. Your authorized Equipped dealer has touch-up paint to match the color of your Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- vehicle.
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432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Care CAUTION! Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- 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 Total Clean or equiva- painted or decorated parts if allowed to directly...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are buckles do not work properly. molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care Appearance Care for Fabric Top Models must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
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434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Be especially careful when washing the windows by CAUTION! (Continued) following the directions for “Care of Fabric Top • Avoid high-pressure car washes, as they can dam- Windows.” age the top material. Also, increased water pres- WASHING —...
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MOPAR Jeep Soft Glass Window should be cleaned and lubricated regularly. Use MO- Cleaner or equivalent will safely clean all plastic win- PAR Soft Top Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant or equiva- dows without scratching.
436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If a stuck zipper slide is experienced, work the MOPAR Soft Top Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant or equivalent into the zipper slide. Several applications may be required before the zipper comes free. 6. Never paste stickers, gummed labels or any tape to the windows.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 25 Amp Driver Door Node 30 Amp Sway Bar Natural Pink 25 Amp Passenger Door Node 60 Amp Ignition Off Draw Natural Yellow (IOD) — Main 40 Amp Anti-Lock Brake Sys- 40 Amp...
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438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Front/Rear Washer 20 Amp Power Outlet #2 Blue Yellow (BATT/ACC SELECT) — Spare 20 Amp Front Heated Seat Yellow 15 Amp Center High-Mounted Blue Stop Light (CHMSL)/ 20 Amp...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp (Ignition Off Draw) 20 Amp COL MOD, IR SNS, IOD-HVAC/ATC, Yellow Heater Ventilation, MW SENSR, Under- Air Conditioning/ hood Lamp (UH Automatic Tempera- LMP) ture Control (HVAC/ ATC), Rear View...
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440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Occupant Restraint 10 Amp Right Horn (RT Controller (ORC) HORN (HI/LOW) 15 Amp Left Tail/License/ 10 Amp Left Horn (LT HORN Blue Park Lamp (LT-TAIL/ (HI/LOW) LIC/PRK LMP)
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 15 Amp Wiper Motor Frt, 10 Amp Park Assist (PRK Blue J1962 Diagnostic Feed ASST), Heater Venti- lation, Air Condition- 20 Amp Backup Lamps (B/U ing Module (HVAC Yellow LAMPS)
442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description CAUTION! (Continued) Fuse Fuse • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to 25 Amp Lock/Unlock Motors use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. Natural (LOCK/UNLOCK The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated MTRS) may result in a dangerous electrical system over- load.
444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT 6. Remove the lamp from the collar. NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- 7. Grasp the bulb and turn 1/4 turn counterclockwise. spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric 8. Pull the bulb from the housing. conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 Front Park/Turn Signal Front Fog Lamp 1. Remove the front grille. Turn the retainers along the 1. Locate the front fog lamp in the front fascia, and top 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove. disconnect the electrical connector from underneath. 2.
446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lamp 3. Rotate the appropriate socket 1/4 turn counterclock- wise, then remove it from the housing. 1. Remove the two inboard screws attaching the tail light housing to the body. DO NOT REMOVE THE OUTER 4.
448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Manual Transmission MOPAR Manual Transmission Lubricant or equivalent (meeting the re- quirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-9224). Transfer Case MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Axle Differential (Front) MOPAR Gear &...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..454 Emissions Control System Maintenance ..452 Maintenance Schedule ....452...
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452 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. the continued proper functioning of the emissions control On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “CHAngE OIL”...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 453 • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. required. • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals Once a Month exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, which- •...
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454 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Oil Change Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following • Change the engine oil filter. pages for the required maintenance intervals. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Check the manual transmission fluid level. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 455 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
456 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 457 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏...
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458 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or Schedule 42 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 459 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or Schedule 54 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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460 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 461 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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462 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 463 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.† ❏...
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464 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 465 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or Schedule 114 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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466 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace accessory drive belt(s). ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 467 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service 126 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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468 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 138 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 469 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏...
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470 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......473 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
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472 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 479 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......479 ▫...
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 473 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
474 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- Chrysler LLC Customer Center solved with this process. P.O. Box 21–8004 •...
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 475 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
476 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their provisions of Chrysler Motors LLC warranties applicable sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related to this vehicle.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 477 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
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478 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the in- These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the formation that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler LLC vehicles.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 479 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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480 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
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490 INDEX Exterior ......76 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ....204 Fog .
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INDEX 491 Maintenance Schedule ....452 New Vehicle Break-In Period ....73 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .
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492 INDEX Oil Pressure Light ..... . . 201 Steering ......313,314 Onboard Diagnostic System .
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INDEX 493 Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..384 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ....75 Reformulated Gasoline ....357 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .
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494 INDEX Reminder ......201 Service Manuals ......477 Seats .
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INDEX 497 Transmission Vehicle Certification Label ....363 Automatic ......287 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .
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498 INDEX Windows ......35 Fluid ....... 412 Power .
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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