Dodge 2014 JOURNEY Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 JOURNEY 2 0 1 4 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea- With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler this vehicle.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision tion.
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
  • Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number

    6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
  • Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Stamped VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
  • Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Arm The System .....18 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ General Information ....26 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ....47 ▫...
  • Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — SAFETY TIPS ......106 Air Bags .
  • Page 14: A Word About Your Keys

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ON/RUN.
  • Page 15: Key Fob

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
  • Page 16: Ignition Or Accessory On Message

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Or Accessory On Message Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the chime, the ignition or accessory on message will display in the cluster.
  • Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking in a location accessible to children, and do not brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and push leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with ignition button to place ignition in OFF position.
  • Page 18: Sentry Key

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEY® it indicates that someone used an invalid Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system prevents unauthor- engine being shut off after two seconds. ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
  • Page 19: Replacement Keys

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Replacement Keys At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the required for authorized dealer replacement of Key Fobs.
  • Page 20: General Information

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information the following audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the headlights will turn on, the park lamps and/or The Sentry Key® system complies with FCC rules Part 15 turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
  • Page 21: To Disarm The System

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the To Disarm The System vehicle: The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of • Press LOCK on the interior power door lock switch the following methods: with the driver and/or passenger door open.
  • Page 22: Security System Manual Override

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N- If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery Go™, insert a valid key into the ignition switch and becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn the key to the ON position.
  • Page 23: Illuminated Entry

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 ILLUMINATED ENTRY NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the doors or open any door or liftgate.
  • Page 24: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate disables the system from responding to all RKE transmit- Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE ter buttons for all RKE transmitters.
  • Page 25: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Flash Lights With Remote Key To Lock The Doors And Liftgate This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors and liftgate.
  • Page 26: Using The Panic Alarm

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the Using The Panic Alarm vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one by the system.
  • Page 27 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade latch on the back of the RKE transmitter sideways screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves with your thumb and then pull the key out with your of the RKE transmitter apart.
  • Page 28: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle ▫ General Information

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • This device must accept any interference received, 3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a including interference that may cause undesired op- solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the eration.
  • Page 29: Remote Starting System - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry engine will remote start: (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- •...
  • Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • System not disabled from previous remote start event Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped • Vehicle Security Alarm not active The following messages will display in the EVIC if the •...
  • Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • For security, power window and power sunroof op- To Enter Remote Start Mode eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. Press and release the REMOTE START button •...
  • Page 32: Door Locks

    30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated and deactivated through the Uconnect® system. For more Before the end of 15-minute cycle, press and release the information on Remote Start Comfort System operation UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the refer to “Uconnect®...
  • Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
  • Page 34: Power Door Locks

    32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
  • Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 If you press the power door lock switch, and any front Auto Unlock On Exit door is open, the power locks will not operate. This The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with prevents you from accidentally locking the Key Fob in power door locks if: the vehicle.
  • Page 36: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws. Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a Child-Protection Door Lock system.
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System 1. Open the rear door. 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key (or alike) into the child lock control and rotate it to the UNLOCK position.
  • Page 39: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 • If the vehicle is unlocked by the RKE transmitter or KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ Passive Entry and no door goes ajar within 60 seconds, The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the the vehicle will re-lock and if equipped will arm the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a theft alarm.
  • Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Passenger Side: With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors and the liftgate automatically.
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters.
  • Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors Do NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handle, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors and liftgate.
  • Page 43: Windows

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 NOTE: WINDOWS • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you Power Windows must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
  • Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE There are single window controls on each passenger door WARNING! (Continued) trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly unat- The window controls will operate when the ignition is in tended children, can become entrapped by the win- the ON/RUN or ACC position.
  • Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 • Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection the auto-reverse function unexpectedly during auto- On some models, the driver and front passenger power closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the window switches have an Auto-up feature.
  • Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Reset Auto-Up the down position). To enable the window controls, press and release the window lockout button again (setting it in Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window the up position). probably needs to be reset.
  • Page 47: Wind Buffeting

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Wind Buffeting LIFTGATE Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of The liftgate can be unlocked or locked pressing the pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the UNLOCK or LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry ears.
  • Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To open the unlocked liftgate, squeeze the handle and NOTE: Because the gas pressure drops with tempera- pull the liftgate toward you. Gas props will raise and ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when support the liftgate in the open position.
  • Page 49: Occupant Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS wheel Some of the most important safety features in your • Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants vehicle are the restraint systems: • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating •...
  • Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized WARNING! seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems.
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
  • Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument • Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) and/or Seat-Mounted could cause serious injury, including death.
  • Page 53: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! (Continued) All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your combination lap/shoulder belts. vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
  • Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.
  • Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
  • Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. up a bit on the shoulder belt.
  • Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of tion.
  • Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat, the shoul- der belt can be adjusted upward or downward to posi- tion the belt away from your neck. Push and fully depress the button above the webbing to release the anchorage, then move it up or down to the position that fits you best.
  • Page 59: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat to Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions position the belt away from your neck. The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure cinching latch plate which are used to secure a child...
  • Page 60: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped

    58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the passenger seating position is equipped with an position that has a belt with this feature. Children 12 ALR and is being used for normal usage: years old and under should always be properly re- strained in a vehicle with a rear seat.
  • Page 61: Energy Management Feature

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Seat Belt Pretensioners WARNING! The seat belts for both front seating positions are • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
  • Page 62: Supplemental Active Head Restraints (Ahr)

    60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR.
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
  • Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. Hand Positioning Points On AHR 2.
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 AHR In Reset Position 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism NOTE: 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the Active into the back decorative plastic half.
  • Page 66: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)

    64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (BeltAlert®) (8 km/h), BeltAlert® will provide both audio and visual notification. BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger The front passenger seat BeltAlert®...
  • Page 67: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts long enough.
  • Page 68: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
  • Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, Advanced Air Bags.
  • Page 70: Advanced Front Air Bag Features

    68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) Air Bag System Components • Front and Side Impact Sensors Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, •...
  • Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! SAB may provide enhanced protection to help protect an • No objects should be placed over or near the air occupant during a side impact. The Supplemental Seat- bag on the instrument panel, because any such Mounted Side Air Bag is marked with an air bag label objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a...
  • Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only.
  • Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, WARNING! (Continued) but they will open during air bag deployment. • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects •...
  • Page 74: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls

    72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE windows, or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front inflate, even if they are in an infant or child restraint. Air Bags and the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag work with the knee impact bolsters to provide improved Always sit upright as possible with your back against the protection for the driver and front passenger.
  • Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions. Side Knee Air Bag are designed to provide additional Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain type of collision.
  • Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC contains a backup power supply system that WARNING! may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning to protect you in a collision.
  • Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad- Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag unit is quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the located in the instrument panel trim beneath the steering Advanced Front Air Bags.
  • Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be curtain air bag.
  • Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as Front And Side Impact Sensors the battery has power or until the ignition key is In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the removed.
  • Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or or all of the following may occur: throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor.
  • Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
  • Page 82: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may You will want to have the air bags ready to not be ready to inflate for your protection.
  • Page 83: Child Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of are recorded. However, other parties, such as law en- time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle forcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of is designed to record such data as: personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
  • Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers- Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash childsafety-index-53.htm statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. WARNING! There are different sizes and types of restraints for •...
  • Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Toddlers younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear...
  • Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints rearward-facing by children who have outgrown their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old. Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- Children should remain rearward-facing until they reach facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear...
  • Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Older Children And Child Restraints seat. The child and belt-positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt. Children who are two years old or who have outgrown their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward- WARNING! facing in the vehicle.
  • Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped The Integrated Child Booster Seat is located in each outboard second-row passenger seat. The Booster Seat is designed for children weighing between 48 and 85 lbs (22 and 39 kg) and between 47 in (119 cm) and 57 in (145 cm) tall.
  • Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 NOTE: The lap portion of the seat belt should be low on the hips and as snug as possible. 7. Once the seat belt is long enough to fit properly, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Booster Seat 4.
  • Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the 2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front buckle. of the vehicle seat – while they are still sitting all the way back? WARNING! 3.
  • Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Combined LATCH – Weight of the LATCH – Restraint Type Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only + Top Tether...
  • Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
  • Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchor / Top Tether Locations • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seat- ing position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
  • Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Restraint LATCH Positions What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until weight of the child restraint) for using the the combined weight of the child and the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
  • Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Can the rear-facing child restraint touch The child seat may touch the back of the front passenger seat if the child restraint manufac- the back of the front passenger seat? turer also allows contact. See your child re- straint owner’s manual for more information.
  • Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower In addition, there are tether strap anchors lo- anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the cated behind each rear seatback, near to the...
  • Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 You can install up to two child seats using the LATCH Options for installing two child seats using the LATCH system at the same time. If you are installing three child anchorages in this vehicle: restraints, you must use the seatbelt to install the center 1.
  • Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • If you are installing three child restraints next to • Use anchorages B and C to install a LATCH- each other, you must use the seat belt and the center compatible child restraint in the center seating tether anchor for the center position.
  • Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint 4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- ing position.
  • Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the WARNING! child restraint belt path and then buckle it. Do not lock the seatbelt. Remind all children in the vehicle that the Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand seat belts are not toys and that they should not play with only those loads imposed by correctly-fitted child...
  • Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Belt Restraints in this Vehicle The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with either a Switchable Automatic Locking Re- tractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both.
  • Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s weight + Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using weight of the child restraint) for using the Child Restraint the seat belt to install a forward facing Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a child restraint, up to the recommended forward facing child restraint?
  • Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) out of the retractor.
  • Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by 2. Next, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child path.
  • Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt buckle, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn path.
  • Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint. 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.
  • Page 107: Transporting Pets

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child Transporting Pets restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly WARNING! injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision.
  • Page 108: Safety Tips

    106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the SAFETY TIPS limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Transporting Passengers Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO mental and should be avoided.
  • Page 109: Exhaust Gas

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 Exhaust Gas WARNING! (Continued) • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and WARNING! using a seat belt properly. • On seven passenger models, do not drive the Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
  • Page 110: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the Seat Belts engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
  • Page 111 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 Air Bag Warning Light Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your The light should turn on and remain on for vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area four to six seconds as a bulb check when the unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they ignition switch is first turned ON.
  • Page 112: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle • Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top Tires of already installed floor mats. Additional floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
  • Page 113 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
  • Page 115: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Uconnect® 4.3 ......123 MIRRORS ......119 ▫...
  • Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Operation ......151 ▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ... . .202 ▫...
  • Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 ▫ High/Low Beam Switch ....230 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ..223 ▫...
  • Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ......240 System .
  • Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 ▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .259 ▫ Pinch Protect Feature ....269 ▫ Programming A Rolling Code ... . .259 ▫...
  • Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Center Console Storage ....280 CARGO AREA FEATURES ....285 ▫...
  • Page 121: Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
  • Page 122: Outside Mirrors

    120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror. NOTE: The passenger side convex outside mirror will give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to your vehicle.
  • Page 123: Power Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Power Mirrors Models Without Express Window Feature The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door Press the mirror select button marked L (left) or R (right) trim panel. and then press one of the four arrow buttons to move the mirror in the direction the arrow is pointing.
  • Page 124: Power Folding Mirrors - If Equipped

    122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The mirrors come out of the unfolded position. Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped • The mirrors shake and vibrate at normal driving speeds. The switch for the power folding mirrors is located between the power mirror switches L (left) and R (right).
  • Page 125: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Sun Visor “Slide-On Rod” Feature — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use This feature allows for additional flexibility in position- the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and swing the ing the visor to block out the sun.
  • Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Phone supports the following features: Screen Activated Features: • Dialing via Keypad using touchscreen, Voice Activated Features: • Hands Free dialing via Voice (“Call John Smith Mo- • Viewing and Calling contacts from Phonebooks dis- bile”...
  • Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 For Uconnect® Customer Support: WARNING! • U.S. residents – visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call Any voice commanded system should be used only 1–877–855–8400. in safe driving conditions following all applicable • Canadian Residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.com laws, including laws regarding phone use.
  • Page 128: Operation

    126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Uconnect® Phone allows up to ten mobile phones or The Uconnect® Phone is fully integrated with the vehi- audio devices to be linked to the system. Only one linked (or cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect® Phone paired) mobile phone and one audio device can be used with can be adjusted either from the radio volume control the system at a time.
  • Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 You will be prompted for a specific command and then works best when you talk in a normal conversational guided through the available options. tone, as if speaking to someone sitting a few feet/ meters away from you.
  • Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system utilizes continuous dialog; when the system Cancel Command requires more information from the user it will ask a At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and question to which the user can respond without pressing you will be returned to the main menu.
  • Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 NOTE: 2. At the “Paired Phones” screen press the “Add Device” soft-key and a pop-up with instructions will appear. • You must have Bluetooth® enabled on your phone to complete this procedure. 3. Search for available devices on your Bluetooth® en- abled mobile phone.
  • Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Search for available devices on your Bluetooth® en- Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or abled Audio Device. When prompted on the device, Audio Device select the “Uconnect®” device and enter the PIN. Uconnect®...
  • Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device 4. At the Options pop-up screen touch the “Delete De- vice” soft-key. 1. Touch the “Settings” hard-key. 5. Touch the X to exit out of the Settings screen. 2.
  • Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down- Phonebook Download (Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone) – If Equipped loaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the Uconnect® Phone. If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, •...
  • Page 135: Phone Call Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Emergency And Towing Assistance plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the Uconnect® Phone. Check with your The 911/Help numbers can only be altered. These can not mobile service provider for the features that you have. be deleted or the names can not be changed.
  • Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dial By Saying A Number Call Controls The touchscreen allows you to control the following call 1. Press the button to begin. features: 2. After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, • Answer say “Dial 248-555-1212.”...
  • Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • Missed Calls Touch-Tone Number Entry • All Calls 1. Touch the “Phone” soft-key. 2. Touch the “Dial” soft-key. These can be accessed by touching the recent calls soft-key on the Phone main screen. 3.
  • Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Currently In Progress Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another To make a second call while you are currently on a call, incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for call press the button and say “Dial”...
  • Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Toggling Between Calls Redial If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), 1. Press the “Redial” soft-key, press the button until you hear a single beep, indicat- 2. or press the button and after the “Listening”...
  • Page 140: Uconnect® Phone Features

    138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Phone Features NOTE: • The emergency number dialed is based on the country Emergency Assistance where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is Canada and 060 for Mexico).
  • Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Roadside Assistance / Towing Assistance Working With Automated Systems If you need roadside/towing assistance: This method is used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while •...
  • Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time numbers, is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service center menu structure, and out settings that are too short and may not allow the to leave a number on a pager.
  • Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Voice Response Length Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad It is possible for you to choose between Brief and WARNING! Detailed Voice Response Length. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle 1.
  • Page 144: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) keypad and still use the Uconnect® Phone (while dialing When you mute the Uconnect® Phone, you will still be via the mobile phone keypad, the user must exercise able to hear the conversation coming from the other caution and take precautionary safety measures).
  • Page 145: Things You Should Know About Your

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 • Make sure that no one other than you is speaking Connect Or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone during a Voice Command period. • Performance is maximized under: If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth® connection between a Uconnect®...
  • Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When navigating through an automated system such • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred.” speaking the digit string, make sure to say “Send.”...
  • Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 • Echo at the phone far end can sometimes be reduced Far End Audio Performance by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. • Audio quality is maximized under: • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be •...
  • Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
  • Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • You can replace “248 555 1212” with any phone NOTE: number supported by your Mobile phone. • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your • You can replace “4” with any message number shown mobile or favorite phone book.
  • Page 150: General Information

    148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information Uconnect® PHONE (8.4/8.4N) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4N RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the Uconnect® Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- following conditions: vehicle communications system.
  • Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • Calling Back the last incoming call number (“Call • Sending a text message via the touchscreen. Back”). • Listen to Music on your Bluetooth® Device via the • View Call logs on screen (“Show incoming calls”, touchscreen.
  • Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Phone allows you to transfer calls between wires or a docking station, so Uconnect® Phone works no the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit matter where you stow your mobile phone (be it your purse, your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned on and microphone for private conversation.
  • Page 153: Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Uconnect® Voice Command Button Operation The Uconnect® Voice Command Button is Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect® only used for “barge in” and when you are Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect® Phone already in a call and you want to send Tones or menu structure.
  • Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For certain operations, compound commands can be Natural Speech used. For example, instead of saying “Call” and then Your Uconnect® Phone Voice system uses a Natural “John Smith” and then “mobile”, the following com- Language Voice Recognition (VR) engine.
  • Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 The system utilizes continuous dialog; when the system Cancel Command requires more information from the user it will ask a At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and question to which the user can respond without pressing you will be returned to the main menu.
  • Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Press the “Phone” soft-key on the screen to begin. 3. Select “Yes” to begin the pairing process. Then, search for available devices on your Bluetooth® enabled 2. If there is no phone currently connected with the mobile phone.
  • Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Pair Additional Mobile Phones 1. Touch the “Settings” soft-key from the Phone main screen, 2. Touch the “Add Device” soft-key, 3. Search for available devices on your Bluetooth® en- abled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect®...
  • Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For phones which are not made a favorite, the NOTE: If there is no device currently connected with the phone priority is determined by the order in which it was system, a pop-up will appear. paired.
  • Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 You can also use the following VR command to bring up Disconnecting A Phone or Audio Device a list of paired audio devices: 1. Touch the “Settings” soft-key, • “Show Paired Phones” 2. Touch the paired phone or audio device soft-key, •...
  • Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. The options pop-up will be displayed, Phonebook Download (Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone) – If Equipped 5. Touch the “Delete Device” soft-key, If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, 6. Touch the X to exit out of the Settings screen. Uconnect®...
  • Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down- Managing Your Favorite Phonebook loaded and updated every time a phone is connected There are three ways you can add an entry to your to the Uconnect®...
  • Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the + on that selected entry. When the Options pop-up appears, touch “Add from Mobile.” You will then be asked which contact and number to choose from your mobile phonebook. When complete the new favorite will be shown.
  • Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 To Remove A Favorite 1. To remove a Favorite, select phonebook from the Phone main screen. 2. Next select Favorites on the left side of the screen and then touch the + Options soft-key. 3.
  • Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Emergency And Towing Assistance The Emergency and Towing Assistance Favorite numbers can only be altered. These cannot be deleted and the names cannot be changed. To change the Emergency or Towing Assistance numbers follow these steps.
  • Page 165: Phone Call Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 • Mobile Phonebook Phone Call Features • Recent Call Log The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect® Phone if the feature(s) are available and • SMS Message Viewer supported by Bluetooth® on your mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service plan provides three- Dial By Saying A Number way calling, this feature can be accessed through the...
  • Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. The Uconnect® Phone will dial the number associated Touch-Tone Number Entry with John Doe, or if there are multiple numbers it will 1. Touch the “Phone” soft-key, ask which number you want to call for John Doe. 2.
  • Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 • Missed Calls Recent Calls • All Calls You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the following call types: These can be accessed by touching the “recent calls” soft-key on the Phone main screen.
  • Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Currently In Progress Progress When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the You can place a call on hold by touching the Hold Uconnect®...
  • Page 169: Uconnect® Phone Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Join Calls Call Continuation When two calls are in progress (one active and one on Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the hold), touch the “Join Calls” soft-key on the Phone main Uconnect®...
  • Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect® Phone does slightly lower your If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect® Phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as chances of successfully making a phone call as to that follows: for the mobile phone directly.
  • Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 NOTE: The roadside/towing assistance number dialed is You can use your Uconnect® Phone to access a voice mail based on the country where the vehicle is purchased system or an automated service, such as a paging service (1-800-528-2069 for the U.S., 1-800-363-4869 for Canada, or automated customer service line.
  • Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time You can also send stored mobile phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager out settings that are too short and may not allow the entries.
  • Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Voice Response Length Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad It is possible for you to choose between Brief and WARNING! Detailed Voice Response Length. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle 1.
  • Page 174: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE dialing a number with your connected Bluetooth® mo- Advanced Phone Connectivity bile phone, the audio will be played through your Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone vehicle’s audio system. The Uconnect® Phone will work The Uconnect®...
  • Page 175: Things You Should Know About Your

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 • Low Road Noise. Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone • Smooth Road Surface. Voice Command • Fully Closed Windows. • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to • Dry Weather Condition. provide at least ½...
  • Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Even though international dialing for most number com- Performance such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness to binations is supported, some shortcut dialing number a large degree rely on the phone and network, and not combinations may not be supported.
  • Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 NOTE: Uconnect® Phone SMS is only available when the vehicle is not moving. Once a message is received and viewed or listened to, you will have the following options: Read Messages: • Send a Reply If you receive a new text message while your phone is •...
  • Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Send Messages Using Soft-Keys: You can send messages using Uconnect® Phone. To send a new message: 1. Touch the “Phone” soft-key, 2. Touch the “messaging” soft-key then “New Message,” 3. Touch one of the 18 preset messages and the person you wish to send the message to, 4.
  • Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Send Messages Using Voice Commands: After the system confirms that you want to send your message to John Smith, your message will be sent. 1. Press the button, 2. After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, say “Send message to John Smith mobile,”...
  • Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE List of Preset Messages: 10. I will be <number> minutes late. 1. Yes. 11. See you in <number> minutes. 2. No. 12. Stuck in traffic. 3. Okay. 13. Start without me. 4. I can’t talk right now. 14.
  • Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Bluetooth® Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect® Phone. When this happens, the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the mobile phone OFF/ON. Your mobile phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth®...
  • Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
  • Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 NOTE: 6. Send dial tones for automated systems is available while a call is active. This is an example that uses a 1. You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your Phonebook Record named “Voicemail Password.”...
  • Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 NOTE: 5. You can replace “248 555 1212” with any phone number supported by your Mobile phone. 1. You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your mobile or favorite phone book. You can also say “Send 6.
  • Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 187: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold VOICE COMMAND face and underlined in the gray shaded boxes. Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and The Uconnect®...
  • Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If no command is spoken the system will say one of two WARNING! responses: Any voice commanded system should be used only • I didn’t understand in safe driving conditions following all applicable •...
  • Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 NOTE: At any time, you can say the words “Cancel” or At any point, if the system does not recognize one of your “Help.” commands, you will be prompted to repeat it. These commands are universal and can be used from any To hear available commands, press the Uconnect®...
  • Page 190: Uconnect® Voice Commands

    188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system handles multiple inputs in the same phrase Uconnect® Voice Commands or sentence such as “make a phone call” and “to Kelly The Uconnect® Voice Command system understands Smith.” For multiple inputs in the same phrase or sen- two types of commands.
  • Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the Source volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Com- To switch to the audio source, say “Change source to mand system is speaking. Please note the volume Disc”...
  • Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
  • Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 NOTE: 1. You can replace “950 AM” with any other AM or FM frequency, such as “98.7 FM.” 2. You can replace “80’s on 8” with any other satellite station name received by the radio. 3.
  • Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 NOTE: 1. You can replace the album, artist, song, genre, playlist, podcast and audio book names with any correspond- ing names on the current device that is playing. 2. You can replace “8” with any track on the CD that is currently playing.
  • Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 NOTE: 1. You can replace “NFL” with any league shown on the sports league screen. For example you can say “Show MLB headlines” or “Show PGA headlines.” 2. You can replace “Headlines” with any menu items shown on a league screen.
  • Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 NOTE: 1. Only available with Navigation equipped vehicles. 2. You can replace “Player” with “Radio,” “Navigation,” “Phone,” “Climate,” “More” or “Settings.” 3. Navigation commands only work if equipped with Navigation. NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and shaded grey.
  • Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 201: Seats

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 NOTE: SEATS Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the 1. You can also say “Find City,” “Find Favorite,” “Find vehicle. Play by Category,” “Find Play by Name,” “Find Re- cently Found,”...
  • Page 202: Driver's Power Seat - If Equipped

    200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. near the floor.
  • Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Tilting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
  • Page 204: Power Lumbar - If Equipped

    202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Lumbar — If Equipped Heated Seats — If Equipped The Power Lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of On some models, the front driver and passenger seats the driver’s seat. Push the switch forward to increase the may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions lumbar support.
  • Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Touch the “Driver” or “Pass” seat soft-key (lo- WARNING! (Continued) cated on the Uconnect® display) once to select • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that HI-level heating. Touch the soft-key a second insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
  • Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect® 8.4 and Press the “Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-key once to select HI-level heating. Press the soft-key 8.4 Nav: a second time to select LO-level heating. Press Press the “Controls” soft-key located on the Uconnect® the soft-key a third time to shut the heating display.
  • Page 207: Manual Front Seat Adjustments

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start, the driver’s heated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System — If Equipped” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 208: Recliner Adjustment

    206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 209: Driver's Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped WARNING! The seat height control lever is located on the outboard • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is side of the seat. Raise the lever to raise the seat. Lower the dangerous.
  • Page 210: Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat - If Equipped

    208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped Pull upward on the recline lever to fold or unfold the seat. This feature allows for extended cargo space. When the seat is folded flat, it is an extension of the load floor surface WARNING! (allowing long cargo to fit from the rear hatch up to the instrument panel).
  • Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 inspection of the head restraint. The head restraint will be WARNING! split in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and trim, the back half being decorative plastic. The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half pying a seat.
  • Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head For comfort, the Active Head Restraints can be tilted restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the downward on the head restraint.
  • Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 NOTE: • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- rized dealer. • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)”...
  • Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Head Restraints — Second Row Seats WARNING! The rear seats are equipped with adjustable head re- • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head straints. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD head restraint.
  • Page 215: Third Row Passenger Seats - Seven Passenger Models

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 NOTE: Third Row Passenger Seats — Seven Passenger Models • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- These head restraints are non-adjustable and non- fied technicians, for service purposes only. If any of the removable.
  • Page 216: 60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats

    214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats WARNING! (Continued) To provide additional storage area, each second-row • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your passenger seat can be folded flat. This allows for ex- vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat tended cargo space and still maintains some seating room belts.
  • Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 To Fold The Seat 3. Lift the control lever with the other hand, allow the seatback to move forward slightly, and then release the 1. Locate the control lever on the lower outboard side of lever.
  • Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Unfold The Seat Raise the seatback and lock it in place. WARNING! Be certain that the seatback is locked securely into position. Otherwise, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
  • Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 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 adjusted properly and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 220 218 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 adjusted properly and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 Move the control lever on the upper outboard side of the WARNING! seatback forward. Then, in one fluid motion, the seat cushion flips upward and the seat moves forward on its Keep the latch clean and free of objects and be tracks.
  • Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not drive the vehicle with the seat in this posi- tion, as it is only intended for entering and exiting the third row seats. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. To Unfold And Move The Second-Row Passenger Seat Rearward Move the seatback rearward until it locks in place and...
  • Page 223: 50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With Fold-Flat Feature - Seven Passenger Models

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 To Fold The Seatback WARNING! Pull the latch release-loop located at the top of the Be certain that the seatback and seat are locked seatback upward, push the seatback forward slightly, and securely into position. Otherwise, the seat will not release the release-loop.
  • Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Unfold The Seatback The seatback can also be locked in the reclined position. To do so, pull the latch release-loop located at the top of Grasp the assist strap loop on the seatback and pull it the seatback upward, allow the seatback to recline, and toward you to raise the seatback.
  • Page 225: To Open And Close The Hood

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow a passenger to sit in a third row seat with the second row seatback(s) folded flat. In a collision, the passenger could slide underneath the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Two latches must be released to open the hood.
  • Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Underhood Safety Latch Hood Prop Rod 3. Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole on the underside of the hood.
  • Page 227: Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 LIGHTS CAUTION! Headlight Switch To prevent possible damage: The headlight switch is located on the left side of the • Before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of is fully seated into its storage retaining clips.
  • Page 228: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped

    226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the AUTO position. When the system is on, the headlight time delay feature is also on.
  • Page 229: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Headlights On With Wipers (Available with To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition switch Automatic Headlights Only) while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval begins When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on when the headlight switch is turned off.
  • Page 230: Daytime Running Lights (Drl) - If Equipped

    228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped Fog Lights — If Equipped The Daytime Running Lights will turn ON the first time The front fog light switch is built into the headlight the vehicle is shifted out of PARK, and remain ON unless switch.
  • Page 231: Multifunction Lever

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and press the headlight switch. To turn off the front fog lights, either press the headlight switch a second time or turn off the headlight switch.
  • Page 232: Lane Change Assist

    230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: High/Low Beam Switch • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
  • Page 233: Interior Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Interior Lights The interior lights come on when a door is opened. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the interior lights were switched on manually or are on because a door is open.
  • Page 234: Map/Reading Lights

    232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Light Defeat (OFF) WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom off The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on position. The interior lights will remain off when the the left side of the steering column.
  • Page 235: Intermittent Wiper System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located at the end of the lever. For information on using the rear window wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Ve- hicle”.
  • Page 236: Windshield Wiper Operation

    234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE between cycles at vehicle speeds below 10 mph (16 km/h). At speeds greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), the delay varies from a minimum of one cycle every second to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles.
  • Page 237: Windshield Washers

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Windshield Washers CAUTION! To use the windshield washer, push the washer knob, • Turn the windshield wipers OFF when driving located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to through an automatic car wash. Damage to the the second detent.
  • Page 238: Mist Feature

    236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights On With Wipers (Available with WARNING! Automatic Headlights Only) Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on could lead to a collision. You might not see other approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on vehicles or other obstacles.
  • Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column in position, pull the control handle upward until fully engaged. WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
  • Page 240: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped

    238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering wheel has only one temperature setting. Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on it will operate for up to 80 minutes before automatically shutting off.
  • Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System — If Equipped” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 242: Equipped

    240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material. This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —...
  • Page 243: To Activate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on the same time.
  • Page 244: To Deactivate

    242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 mph (1.0 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL the button results in an increase of 1 mph (1.0 km/h).
  • Page 245: To Accelerate For Passing

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 To Accelerate For Passing WARNING! Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. system cannot maintain a constant speed.
  • Page 246: Parksense® Sensors

    244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® will retain the last system state (enabled or ParkSense® Warning Display disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be displayed if changed to the ON/RUN position. Sound and Display is selected from the Uconnect®...
  • Page 247: Parksense® Display

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 ParkSense® Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. Park Assist System Off The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the EVIC Park Assist Ready display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will...
  • Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Slow Tone Fast Tone...
  • Page 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
  • Page 250: Enabling And Disabling Parksense

    248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2- Slow Fast Continuous...
  • Page 251: Service The Parksense® Rear Park Assist System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist If “CLEAN PARK ASSIST” appears in the Electronic System Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) make sure the outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia/bumper is During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense® Rear Park clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruc- Assist system has detected a fault condition, the Elec- tion and then cycle the ignition.
  • Page 252: Parksense® System Usage Precautions

    250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Clean the ParkSense® sensors regularly, taking care ParkSense® System Usage Precautions not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not NOTE: be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris. •...
  • Page 253 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 CAUTION! WARNING! • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is unable to • Drivers must be careful when backing up even recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure detected at all.
  • Page 254: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped

    252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF WARNING! (Continued) EQUIPPED • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly recom- Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen bly is disconnected from the vehicle when the image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever...
  • Page 255 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width The following table shows the approximate distances for of the vehicle and will show separate zones that will each zone: help indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle. Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)
  • Page 256: Turning Parkview® On Or Off - With Touchscreen Radio

    254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With CAUTION! (Continued) Touchscreen Radio • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be 1. Turn the Radio on. driven slowly when using ParkView® to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
  • Page 257: Courtesy/Reading Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Press in on each lens to turn these lights on while inside the vehicle. Press the lens a second time to turn each light off. You may adjust the direction of these lights by pressing the outside ring, which is identified with four directional arrows.
  • Page 258: Sunglasses Storage

    256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunglasses Storage Interior Observation Mirror To access the storage compartment, press on the raised The convex interior observation mirror provides the bars on the compartment door in the center of the console driver and front seat passenger a wide field of view to and release and the door will swing downward.
  • Page 259: Power Sunroof Switch - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
  • Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HomeLink® Buttons/Overhead Consoles HomeLink® Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner NOTE: HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.
  • Page 261: Before You Begin Programming Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
  • Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- gram while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view.
  • Page 263 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 5. At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, locate the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. This can repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is erase the channels.
  • Page 264: Programming A Non-Rolling Code

    262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Non-Rolling Code 5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button and observe the indicator light. For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- before 1995. ming is complete and the garage door/device should 1.
  • Page 265: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Program- It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling ming A Non-Rolling Code” step 2 and follow all process to prevent possible overheating of the garage remaining steps.
  • Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Watch for the HomeLink® indicator to change flash Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, up to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases.
  • Page 267: Using Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Using HomeLink® Troubleshooting Tips To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink® If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, button. Activation will now occur for the programmed here are some of the most common solutions: device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, security •...
  • Page 268: General Information

    266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) use a garage door opener without these safety fea- Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- tures. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while at www.HomeLink.com for safety information or programming the transceiver.
  • Page 269: Power Sunroof - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 NOTE: • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
  • Page 270: Opening Sunroof - Express

    268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in object, to project through the sunroof opening.
  • Page 271: Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode Sunroof Fully Closed To open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward to Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the full open. Any release of the switch will stop the movement. sunroof is fully closed.
  • Page 272: Sunshade Operation

    270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunshade Operation Sunroof Maintenance The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. the glass panel. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is Ignition Off Operation open.
  • Page 273: Electrical Power Outlets

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 NOTE: The delay time if programmable using the Uconnect® system. Refer to “Uconnect® System” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- formation. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS A 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet located in the center console below the radio.
  • Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE A second 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet is located inside A third fused 12 Volt power outlet is located on the back the center console storage area. Power is available with of the center console. This power outlet has power the ignition switch in the ON/RUN, ACC or LOCK available when the ignition switch is in the LOCK, ON or position.
  • Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 A fourth fused 12 Volt power outlet is located on the left NOTE: To ensure proper operation a MOPAR® knob quarter trim panel in the cargo area. This power outlet and element must be used. has power available when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position.
  • Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
  • Page 277: Power Inverter - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., sory bracket from the plug.
  • Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter. NOTE: Due to built-in overload protection, the power outlet will shut down if the 115 Volt AC (150 Watt maximum) power rating is exceeded.
  • Page 279: Power Inverter Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 Power Inverter Operation CUPHOLDERS The power inverter is turned on and off using the There are two cupholders, located in the center floor Uconnect® System. console, for the front passengers. Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect® 4.3 To turn the power inverter on or off perform the following: 1.
  • Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the armrest is folded flat the cupholders are in the In addition to cupholders, vehicles may also be equipped back of the Head Restraint. The Head Restraint can be with bottle holders. The bottle holders are located on the adjusted to better position the cupholders.
  • Page 281: Storage

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 WARNING! If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn- ing the occupants. Be careful when closing the doors to avoid injury. STORAGE Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the passenger side...
  • Page 282: Floor Console Storage

    280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Floor Console Storage Center Console Storage An open storage area, or cubby bin, is located in the floor There is a storage compartment located under the center console. console armrest. Floor Console Cubby Bin Center Console...
  • Page 283 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 Pull upward on the release handle, located on the front of Sliding Armrest the lid, to open the storage compartment. The center console armrest can also be slid rearward for easy access to the storage area. Opened Storage Compartment Sliding Armrest...
  • Page 284: Flip 'N Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage - If Equipped

    282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac- tion, resulting in death or injury.
  • Page 285: Second-Row Passenger Seat Temporary Storage Bin

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 WARNING! Be certain that the seat cushion is locked securely into position before using the seat. Otherwise, the seat will not provide the proper stability for passen- gers. An improperly latched seat cushion could cause serious injury.
  • Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE An in-floor storage bin is located behind each front seat. The liner can be removed for easy cleaning by lifting on Each 1.6 gal (5.9L) bin can hold up to 12, 12 oz (0.35L) the notches as shown.
  • Page 287: Cargo Area Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 CARGO AREA FEATURES To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Rechargeable Flashlight — If Equipped The rechargeable LED flashlight stores in its charging station in the left rear quarter trim panel.
  • Page 288: Cargo Management System

    286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Management System Seven Passenger System Features • A large built-in storage bin with a hinged hardcover Five Passenger System Features located in the floor behind the third-row passenger • A raised load floor that sits on top of a large built-in seats.
  • Page 289 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 Cargo Tie-Downs WARNING! Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision, a tie-down could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose.
  • Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the WARNING! seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision. The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle •...
  • Page 291 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 The cover, when extended, covers the cargo area to keep items out of sight. Notches in the trim panels near the liftgate opening secure the extended cover in place. The cover rolls away neatly inside its housing when not in use.
  • Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Grab the cover handle and pull it toward you. As the WARNING! cover nears the liftgate opening, guide the rear attach- ment posts (on both ends of the cover) into the notches in A cargo cover that is unsecured in the vehicle could the trim panels.
  • Page 293: Rear Window Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rotate the switch upward to the first detent position for rear wiper operation. Rear Window Wiper/Washer Rotate the switch upward past the first detent posi- The rear window wiper/washer control is located on the tion to activate the rear washer.
  • Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • Turn the rear wiper off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the rear wiper may result if the rear wiper switch is left in the ON position. • In cold weather, always turn off the rear wiper switch and allow the rear wiper to return to the park position before turning off the engine.
  • Page 295: Rear Window Defroster

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 Rear Window Defroster CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to The rear window defroster button is located on the heating elements: the climate control panel. Press this button to turn •...
  • Page 296: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped

    294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED 2. Relocate the cross rails, aligning the cross rail stan- chions (end pieces) with one of the vertical marks on The roof rack cross rails and side rails are designed to the outboard surface of the side rail for proper posi- carry cargo weight.
  • Page 297 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 NOTE: CAUTION! • To help control wind noise when installing the cross • Cross rails should remain equally spaced or paral- rails, make sure the arrows marked on the underside lel at any luggage rack position for proper function. of the cross rails face the front of the vehicle.
  • Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully Cargo must be securely tied before driving your when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the rack.
  • Page 299: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Oil Change Due ..... .320 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..300 ▫...
  • Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Soft-Keys ......325 ▫ Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio . . .355 ▫...
  • Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 ▫ Right-Hand Switch Functions ... . .374 CLIMATE CONTROLS ....376 ▫...
  • Page 302: Instrument Panel Features

    300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Side Window Demist Outlet 6 — Switch Bank 11 — Engine Start/Stop Button 2 — Air Outlet 7 — Uconnect® Hard Controls 12 — Hood Release Lever 3 — Instrument Cluster 8 —...
  • Page 303: Instrument Cluster

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
  • Page 304: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) 1. Tachometer The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD II, that This gauge measures engine revolutions per minute monitors engine and automatic transmission con- (RPM x 1000).
  • Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 4. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ CAUTION! Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine Light” comes on continuously with the engine control system.
  • Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Turn Signal Indicators 7. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped The arrow will flash with the exterior turn This indicator will illuminate when the front signal when the turn signal lever is operated. fog lights are on.
  • Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was 10. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If Equipped before the repair or service. It is a good idea for you to Each tire, including the spare (if provided), make a record of the odometer reading before the repair/ should be checked monthly when cold and in- service, so that you can be sure that it is properly reset, or...
  • Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
  • Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt CAUTION! Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know The TPMS has been optimized for the original Before Starting Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL In this case, the light will remain on until the condition WARNING! has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
  • Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock tion.
  • Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped CAUTION! This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H” pull alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly over and stop the vehicle.
  • Page 313: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful (EVIC) information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- •...
  • Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • UP Button The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units) and sub-menus.
  • Page 315: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 • BACK Button The main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main Press the BACK button to scroll back to a menu. The main display area also displays pop up previous menu.
  • Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Unstored Messages The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the middle, and red telltales on the left. condition that activated the message is cleared.
  • Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start Service TPM System (with a single chime). Refer to information on “Tire Pressure Monitor” in “Starting And Service Keyless System Operating” Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime if the Channel # Transmit vehicle is driven more than 1 mile [1.6 km] with either turn signal on)
  • Page 318: Evic White Indicators

    316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Speed Control SET EVIC White Indicators This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- This light will turn on when the electronic tales. These telltales include: speed control is SET. For further information, refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
  • Page 319: Evic Red Indicators

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 • Oil Pressure Warning Light EVIC Red Indicators This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the telltales include: light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible.
  • Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the charging system light remains on, it means that the If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho- system.
  • Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and CAUTION! stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- hicle.
  • Page 322: Oil Change Due

    320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Oil Change Due 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds. Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Change Due” message will 3. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next...
  • Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 Average Fuel Economy Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel economy is reset, the display will read “RESET” or the fuel remaining in the tank.
  • Page 324: Vehicle Speed

    322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Miles Per Gallon (MPG) Trip Info This display shows the instantaneous MPG in bar graph Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Trip form while driving. This will monitor the gas mileage in Info”...
  • Page 325: Tire Psi

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- Tire PSI tion: Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Tire PSI:” displays highlighted in the EVIC. Press the SELECT Trip A button to view a graphic of the vehicle with a tire Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last pressure value at each corner of the graphic.
  • Page 326: Messages

    324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Pressure Turn Menu OFF Select from Main Menu using the DOWN button. Press- Displays the actual oil pressure. ing the SELECT button blanks the menu display. Pressing • Trans Temperature any one of the four steering wheel buttons brings the Displays the actual transmission temperature.
  • Page 327: Soft-Keys

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 control knob to scroll through menus and change settings NOTE: Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a (i.e., 30, 60, 90), press the center of the control knob one or time. more times to select or change a setting (i.e., ON, OFF). Soft-Keys Soft-Keys are accessible on the Uconnect®...
  • Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the Settings hard-key to access the Settings screen, Display use the Page Up/Down soft-keys to scroll through the • Brightness following settings. Touch the desired setting soft-key to Touch the Brightness soft-key to change this display. change the setting using the description shown on the When in this display, you may select display brightness following pages for each setting.
  • Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 • Language • Voice Response Touch the Language soft-key to change this display. Touch the Voice Response soft-key to change the Voice When in this display, you may select one of three Response Length settings. To change the Voice Response languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip Length, press and release the Brief or Long soft-key.
  • Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sync Time — If Equipped Clock • Set Time Touch the Sync Time soft-key to change this display. When in this display, you may have the radio set the time Touch the Set Time soft-key to change this display. When automatically.
  • Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 Refer to “ParkSense® Rear Park Assist” in “Understand- the doors are unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry ing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for system function (RKE) transmitter. To change the Illuminated Approach and operating information. status, touch the 0, 30, 60 or 90 soft-key.
  • Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto High Beams “SmartBeams™” • Steering Directed Lights — If Equipped Touch the Auto High Beams soft-key to change this Touch the Steering Directed Lights soft-key to change this display. When this feature is selected, the high beam display.
  • Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • Flash Lights With Lock Doors & Locks • Auto Unlock On Exit Touch the Flash Lights With Lock soft-key to change this display. When this feature is selected, the front and rear Touch the Auto Unlock On Exit soft-key to change this turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or display.
  • Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sounds Horn With Lock NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter-N- Go® (Passive Entry) and the EVIC is programmed to Touch the Sounds Horn With Lock soft-key to change this Unlock All Doors On 1st Press, all doors will unlock no display.
  • Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • Passive Entry (Keyless Enter-N-Go®) Engine Off Options • Headlight Off Delay Touch the Passive Entry soft-key to change this display. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s Touch the Headlight Off Delay soft-key to change this door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter lock display.
  • Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL either front door will cancel this feature. To change the NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of Engine Off Power Delay status, touch the 0 seconds, 45 the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, seconds, 5 minutes or 10 minutes soft-key.
  • Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • Calibration Audio • Equalizer Touch the Calibration soft-key to change this setting. This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to Touch the Equalizer soft-key to change this display. manually reset the compass. When the vehicle is new, the When in this display, you may adjust the Bass, Mid and compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display Treble settings.
  • Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Speed Adjusted Volume SIRIUS Setup • Channel Skip Touch the Speed Adjusted Volume soft-key to change this display. This feature increases or decreases volume rela- SIRIUS can be programmed to designate a group of tive to vehicle speed.
  • Page 339: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect® System 8.4 Settings

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To NOTE: Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a reactivate your service, either call the number listed on time. the screen or visit the provider online. When making a selection, touch the soft-key to enter the desired mode.
  • Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Display Brightness With Headlights OFF Display After pressing the Display soft-key the following settings When in this display, you may select the brightness with will be available. the headlights off. Adjust the brightness with the + and – setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale •...
  • Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • Units • Touchscreen Beep When in this display, you may select to have the EVIC, When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) changed sound heard when a touch screen button (soft-key) is between US and Metric units of measure.
  • Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Fuel Saver Display In Cluster — If Equipped • Set Time Hours The “ECO” message is located in the instrument cluster When in this display, you may adjust the hours. The Sync display, this message can be turned on or off. To make with GPS Time soft-key must be unchecked.
  • Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 • Time Format Safety / Assistance After pressing the Safety / Assistance soft-key the fol- When in this display, you may select the time format lowing settings will be available. display setting. Touch the Time Format soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the 12hrs or 24hrs setting, •...
  • Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ParkView® Backup Camera and operating information. To make your selection, touch the Hill Start Assist soft-key, until a check-mark appears Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever...
  • Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 • Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped • Daytime Running Lights — If Available When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is in When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi- whenever the engine is running.
  • Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Flash Headlights With Lock On Exit soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the When this feature is selected, the headlights will flash when back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote Keyless •...
  • Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 • Sound Horn With Lock • 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when When Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press is selected, the remote start is activated. To make your selection, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the touch the Sound Horn With Lock soft-key, until a check- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK but-...
  • Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Horn With Remote Start Entry, if Driver Door 1st Press is programmed touching the handle more than once will only result in the driver’s When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when door opening.
  • Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 Engine Off Options Delay status touch the + or - soft-key to select your desired time interval. Touch the back arrow soft-key to After pressing the Engine Off Options soft-key the fol- return to the previous menu. lowing settings will be available.
  • Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Perform Compass Calibration NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Laptop Touch the Calibration soft-key to change this setting. This Computers and Radar Detectors. This is where the com- compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to pass module is located, and it can cause interference with manually reset the compass.
  • Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 • Equalizer • Music Info Cleanup When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and This feature helps organize music files for optimized Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and – music navigation.
  • Page 352: Uconnect® Multimedia - Video

    350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Channel Skip Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of the screen or visit the provider online. channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to exclude undesirable channels while scanning.
  • Page 353: Getting Started

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 • With the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position, Getting Started turn the radio on by pushing the ON/OFF Volume • Screen located in the overhead console: Unfold the Control knob. overhead LCD screen by pushing the button on the •...
  • Page 354: Play Video Games

    352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Play A DVD NOTE: The VES™ system will retain the last setting when turned off. 1. Press the EJECT button on the radio faceplate (Touch- screen). Play Video Games Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA 2.
  • Page 355: Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ 1. Touch the “MORE” soft-key. jacks: 2. Touch the “Rear Entertainment” soft-key to display NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- the Rear Entertainment Controls.
  • Page 356: Important Notes For Single Video Screen System

    354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Remote Control 4. Touch the “1” or “2” soft-key for the channel desired and press “Source” soft-key to select the desired 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control and mode. the Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is playing then only a small banner will appear on the Important Notes For Single Video Screen System bottom of the screen.
  • Page 357: Play A Dvd Using The Touchscreen Radio

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio NOTE: • The VES™ system will retain the last setting when 1. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the turned off.
  • Page 358: Ves™ Remote Control - If Equipped

    356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls VES™ Remote Control — If Equipped 1. Touch the “MORE” soft-key. 2. Touch the “Rear Entertainment” soft-key to display the Rear Entertainment Controls. 3. If the Rear Entertainment is turned off, touch the “Power”...
  • Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 Controls And Indicators – In radio modes, press to seek the next tunable station. In disc modes, press and hold to fast forward 1. Power – Turns the screen and wireless headphone through the current audio track or video chapter. In transmitter for the selected Channel on or off.
  • Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. PROG Up/Down – When listening to a radio mode, is selected and the disc is stopped, press the SETUP pressing PROG Up selects the next preset and press- button to access the DVD Setup menu. (see the DVD ing PROG Down selects the previous preset stored in Setup Menu of this manual.) the radio.
  • Page 361: Remote Control Storage

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 Remote Control Storage The video screen(s) come with a built in storage compart- ment for the remote control which is accessible when the screen is opened. To remove the remote, use your index finger to pull and rotate the remote towards you. Do not try to pull the remote straight down as it will be very difficult to remove.
  • Page 362: Locking The Remote Control

    360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Locking The Remote Control Replacing The Remote Control Batteries All remote control functionality can be disabled as a The remote control requires two AAA batteries for op- parental control feature. eration. To replace the batteries: •...
  • Page 363: Replacing The Headphone Batteries

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 channel. If audio is still not heard, check that fully Replacing The Headphone Batteries charged batteries are installed in the headphones. Each set of headphones requires two AAA batteries for operation. To replace the batteries: •...
  • Page 364: Controls

    362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Controls NOTE: • When both switches are on Channel 1, the Remote is The headphone power indicator and controls are located controlling Channel 1 and the headphones are tuned on the right ear cup. to the audio of the VES™ Channel 1. NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before •...
  • Page 365: Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 4. When the Mode Selection menu appears on screen, What Does This Warranty Not Cover? This warranty use the cursor buttons on the remote control to navi- does not cover any damage or defect that results from gate to the available modes and press the ENTER misuse, abuse or modification of the Product other than button to select the new mode.
  • Page 366: System Information

    364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL What Will Unwired® Do? Unwired®, at its option, will System Information repair or replace any defective Product. Unwired® reserves Information Mode Display the right to replace any discontinued Product with a comparable model. THIS WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT, SETS FORTH YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY REGARDING DEFECTIVE PROD- UCTS, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES...
  • Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 displays the current status of the source (such as station Mute: when the Mute icon is displayed, the audio for frequency, name, preset or track number, song title, artist Channel 2 has been muted using the remote control’s name, album name, etc.).
  • Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Numeric Keypad Menu When the display for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 shows DIRECT TUNE, pressing the remote control’s ENTER button activates a numeric keypad menu. This screen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency or track number.
  • Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Station List Menu Options Menu When listening to Satellite audio, pressing the remote control’s MENU button displays a list of all available channels. Navigate this list using the remote control’s navigation buttons to find the desired station, press the remote control’s ENTER button to tune to that station.
  • Page 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display Settings Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed When watching a video source (DVD Video with the disc To listen to only audio portion of the channel with the in Play mode, Aux Video, etc.), pressing the remote screen closed: control’s SETUP button activates the Display Settings •...
  • Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 Disc Formats DVD Audio Support The DVD player is capable of playing the following types When a DVD-Audio disc is inserted in the DVD player, of discs (12 cm or 8 cm diameter): the DVD-Audio title on the disc is played by default (most DVD-Audio discs also have a Video title, but the •...
  • Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The player recognizes a maximum of 512 files and 99 If you record a disc using a personal computer, there may be cases where the DVD player may not be able to play folders per CD-R and CD-RW disc. some or the entire disc, even if it is recorded in a •...
  • Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 • Any file that is copy protected (such as those down- Compressed Audio Files (MP3, WMA AND ACC) loaded from many online music stores) will not play. The DVD player is capable of playing MP3 (MPEG-1 The DVD player will automatically skip the file and Audio Layer 3 with data bitrates from 32 to 320 kbit/s, begin playing the next available file.
  • Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • To change the current directory, use the remote con- The DVD player may shut down during extremely hot trol’s PROG UP and Down buttons or Rewind/skip conditions, such as when the vehicle’s interior tempera- back and fast fwd/skip forward.
  • Page 375: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Dolby® Digital and MLP Lossless Manufactured iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby , This feature allows an iPod® or external USB device to be MLP Lossless , and the double-D symbol are trademarks of plugged into the USB port.
  • Page 376: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS Right-Hand Switch Functions • Press the top of the switch to increase the volume. The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. The left and right-hand •...
  • Page 377: Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (I.e., Cd) Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD) CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE Operation To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following • Press the top of the switch once to listen to the next precautions: track.
  • Page 378: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones

    376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular CLIMATE CONTROLS disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coat- The air conditioning and heating system is designed to ing removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) make you comfortable in all types of weather.
  • Page 379: Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped Hard-Keys Hard-keys are located on the left and right side of the Uconnect® 4.3 screen in the center of the instrument panel. There are also hard-keys located below the Uconnect®...
  • Page 380 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. Manual Temperature Controls — Hard-Keys Uconnect® 4.3 Manual 3 — Zone Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys...
  • Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys And Soft-keys) 1. MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
  • Page 382 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Front Defrost Button CAUTION! Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this fea- the heating elements: ture is ON.
  • Page 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 6. Rear Climate Button — If Equipped 8. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button (Uconnect® 8.4 Only) Press and release this button to turn on the rear climate controls. The indicator will illuminate when the rear Provides the passenger with independent temperature climate controls are ON.
  • Page 384 382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Blower Control 11. Modes Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air forced through the climate system. There are seven comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, blower speeds available.
  • Page 385 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con- 13. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and (Uconnect® 8.4 Only) warmer air from the floor outlets. Provides the passenger with independent temperature •...
  • Page 386 384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15. Temperature Control (Uconnect® 4.3 Only) NOTE: • For Manual Climate Controls, if the system is in Mix, Press the driver or passenger temperature soft-key to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C can be turned off, but compartment.
  • Page 387: Rear Manual Temperature Control (Mtc) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may prior settings. The soft-key illuminates when MAX A/C lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation feature is ON.
  • Page 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® 4.3 Manual Rear Climate Soft-Key Controls Uconnect® 8.4 Manual Rear Climate Soft-Key Controls Screen Screen 1 — Blower Up Soft-Key 5 — Done Soft-Key 1 — Rear Lock Soft-Key 5 — Blower Up Soft-Key 2 —...
  • Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The Rear Lock Front Uconnect® Touchscreen • Pressing the Rear Temperature Lock soft-key on the The Three-Zone climate control system allows for adjust- Uconnect® touchscreen, illuminates a lock symbol in ment of the rear climate controls from the front ATC the rear display.
  • Page 390 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Blower Control The rear blower control knob can be manually set to off, or any fixed blower speed, by rotating the knob from low to high. This allows the rear seat occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 391 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 Rear Temperature Control Bi-Level Mode To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to lower floor outlets. the temperature, and clockwise to increase the tempera- NOTE: In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level ture.
  • Page 392: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) With

    390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) With Touchscreen — If Equipped Hard-Keys Hard-keys are located on the left and right side of the Uconnect® 4.3 screen in the center of the instrument panel. There are also hard-keys located below the Uconnect®...
  • Page 393 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. Automatic Temperature Controls — Hard-Keys Uconnect® 4.3 Automatic 3 — Zone Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys...
  • Page 394 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys And Soft-keys) 1. MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
  • Page 395 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 4. AUTO Operation Button 6. Rear Defrost Button Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by Press and release this button to turn on the rear window adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). this function will cause the ATC to switch between An indicator will illuminate when the rear window manual mode and automatic modes.
  • Page 396 394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button CAUTION! (Continued) Provides the passenger with independent temperature • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive control. Push the button for cooler temperature settings. window cleaners on the interior surface of the window.
  • Page 397 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 • Panel Mode automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The speeds can be selected using either hard-keys or soft-keys Air comes from the outlets in the instrument as follows: panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air.
  • Page 398 396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Floor Mode 15. Driver Temperature Control Up Button Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount Provides the driver with independent temperature con- of air is directed through the defrost and side trol. Push the button for warmer temperature settings. window demister outlets.
  • Page 399 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 MAX A/C NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation feature MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling perfor- may be unavailable (soft button greyed out). The Recircu- mance.
  • Page 400 398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is Manual Operation Override not necessary to change the settings. You will experi- The system allows for manual selection of blower speed, ence the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the air distribution mode, A/C status and recirculation con- system to function automatically.
  • Page 401: Rear Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped The rear ATC system has floor air outlets at the rear right side of the 3rd Row seats and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position. The system provides heated air through the floor outlets or cool, dehumidified air through the headliner outlets.
  • Page 402 400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The Front ATC Panel The Three-Zone ATC system allows for adjustment of the rear climate controls from the front ATC panel. To change the rear system settings: • Press REAR button to change control to rear control mode, Rear display (below) will appear.
  • Page 403 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 • Press the Rear Temperature Lock button on the The rear ATC is located in the headliner, near the center of the vehicle. Uconnect® touchscreen. This turns off the Rear Tem- perature Lock icon in the rear temperature knob. •...
  • Page 404 402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Blower Control Rear Temperature Control The rear blower control knob can be manually set to off, To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, or any fixed blower speed, by rotating the knob from low rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to lower to high.
  • Page 405 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 Headliner Mode Operating Tips Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for of these outlets can be individually adjusted to suggested control settings for various weather conditions. direct the flow of air.
  • Page 406 404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) will automati- Vacation Storage cally adjust the climate control settings to reduce or Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service (i.e., eliminate window fogging on the front windshield. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning When this occurs, recirculation will be unavailable.
  • Page 407 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 Manual Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
  • Page 409: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock....419 STARTING PROCEDURES ....412 ▫...
  • Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Traction ......431 ▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..443 ▫...
  • Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ....463 ▫ Replacement Tires .....470 ▫...
  • Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Fuel System Cautions....488 ADDING FUEL ......493 ▫...
  • Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer ▫ Towing Tips ......510 Weight Ratings) ..... .502 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND ▫...
  • Page 414: Starting Procedures

    412 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if reasons. A child or others could be seriously or present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat fatally injured.
  • Page 415: Automatic Transmission

    STARTING AND OPERATING 413 Automatic Transmission CAUTION! (Continued) The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes has come to a complete stop and the engine is at before shifting into any driving gear.
  • Page 416: Normal Starting

    414 STARTING AND OPERATING Normal Starting To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button 1. Place the shift lever/shift selector in PARK, then press 1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL. and release the ENGINE START/STOP button. 2.
  • Page 417: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 415 • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN (engine not running) position and the transmission is in to place the ignition to the RUN position (EVIC will PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 display “ON/RUN”), minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the...
  • Page 418: If Engine Fails To Start

    416 STARTING AND OPERATING If Engine Fails To Start WARNING! (Continued) of start can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer WARNING! to “Jump Starting” in “What To Do In Emergen- • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the cies”...
  • Page 419: After Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 417 The starter motor will engage automatically, run for 10 The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one seconds, and then disengage. Once this occurs, release hour to have an adequate effect on the engine. the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal, wait 10 to 15 The engine block heater cord is bundled under the hood seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”...
  • Page 420: Automatic Transmission

    418 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if CAUTION! the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle ing precautions are not observed: could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.
  • Page 421: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    STARTING AND OPERATING 419 Key Ignition Park Interlock WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK fob and lock your vehicle. before the engine can be turned OFF.
  • Page 422: Four-Speed Or Six-Speed Automatic Transmission

    420 STARTING AND OPERATING Four-Speed or Six-Speed Automatic Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the Transmission accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when The transmission gear position display (located in the shifting between these gears.
  • Page 423: Gear Ranges

    STARTING AND OPERATING 421 NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold. PARK (P) This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission.
  • Page 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before WARNING! (Continued) shifting the transmission to PARK, otherwise the load on • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others the transmission locking mechanism may make it diffi- if it is not completely in PARK.
  • Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
  • Page 426 424 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the transmission gear position display and CAUTION! verify that it indicates the PARK position. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF will not move out of PARK.
  • Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 DRIVE (D) WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe shifts, and the best fuel economy.
  • Page 428 426 STARTING AND OPERATING If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operat- Transmission Limp Home Mode ing limits, the powertrain controller will modify the Transmission function is monitored electronically for transmission shift schedule and expand the range of abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could torque converter clutch engagement.
  • Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronically 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. controlled Overdrive (top gear). The transmission will 5. Restart the engine. automatically shift into Overdrive if the following con- ditions are present: 6.
  • Page 430: Autostick

    428 STARTING AND OPERATING Torque Converter Clutch AUTOSTICK® A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been AutoStick® is a driver-interactive transmission feature included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. providing manual shift control, giving you more control A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- of the vehicle.
  • Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 • You can start out, from a stop, in any gear except top In AutoStick® mode, the transmission will shift up or down when the driver moves the shift lever to the right gear. Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow starting in (+) or left (-), unless an engine lugging or overspeed second gear.
  • Page 432: All Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped

    430 STARTING AND OPERATING Additionally, on dry pavement under heavy throttle WARNING! input (where one may have no wheel spin), torque will be sent to the rear in a pre-emptive effort to improve vehicle Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a launch and performance characteristics.
  • Page 433: Traction

    STARTING AND OPERATING 431 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. WARNING! 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. become visible. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the 4.
  • Page 434: Flowing/Rising Water

    432 STARTING AND OPERATING Flowing/Rising Water Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through WARNING! shallow standing water, consider the following Cautions and Warnings before doing so. Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
  • Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause damage • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
  • Page 436: Power Steering

    434 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering system. This noise should be considered normal, and it The standard power steering system will give you good does not in any way damage the steering system. vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces.
  • Page 437: Power Steering Fluid Check

    STARTING AND OPERATING 435 Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and service interval is not required. The fluid should only be with the engine off to prevent injury from moving checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
  • Page 438: Parking Brake

    436 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave the transmission in PARK. The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully.
  • Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 437 NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will parking brake. Always apply the parking brake flash.
  • Page 440: Brake System

    438 STARTING AND OPERATING BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic failure and a collision.
  • Page 441: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 439 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) WARNING! This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control • Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and under adverse braking conditions. The system controls possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up to help or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnor- avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking.
  • Page 442: Electronic Brake Control System

    440 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic related motor noises. These noises are the system per- brake control system commonly referred to as ESC.
  • Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end WARNING! (Continued) of the stop. • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- These are all normal characteristics of ABS. ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded WARNING!
  • Page 444: Brake Assist System (Bas)

    442 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake Light If both the Brake System Warning Light and the ABS Light remain on, the ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not functioning. Immedi- The Anti-Lock Brake Light monitors the ABS. ate repair to the ABS system is required.
  • Page 445: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 443 across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is WARNING! spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning.
  • Page 446: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    444 STARTING AND OPERATING ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring Electronic Stability Control (ESC) during severe or evasive driving maneuvers. It cannot This system enhances directional control and stability of prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as road the vehicle under various driving conditions.
  • Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 ESC Operating Modes WARNING! The ESC system has two available operating modes. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the Full On natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing This is the normal operating mode for ESC.
  • Page 448 446 STARTING AND OPERATING mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily pressing the “ESC OFF” button. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. WARNING! • When in “Partial Off ” mode, the TCS functionality of ESC (except for the limited slip feature de- scribed in the TCS section) has been disabled and the “ESC Off Indicator Light”...
  • Page 449: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light

    STARTING AND OPERATING 447 ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” also ESC OFF Indicator Light flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC Activation/ Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator throttle as possible.
  • Page 450: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)

    448 STARTING AND OPERATING The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” indicates the WARNING! Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is partially • TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Always off. use caution when towing a trailer and follow the Trailer Sway Control (TSC) tongue weight recommendations.
  • Page 451: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 449 • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., Hill Start Assist (HSA) vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when ing uphill is in REVERSE gear). starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill.
  • Page 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing With HSA WARNING! (Continued) HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade • HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the when pulling a trailer. parking brake fully when leaving your vehicle. Also, be certain to leave the transmission in PARK. WARNING! •...
  • Page 453: Tire Safety Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 451 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: Tire Markings • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
  • Page 454 452 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into into the sidewall.
  • Page 455 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 EXAMPLE: R = Construction code — R means radial construction — D means diagonal or bias construction 15 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol —...
  • Page 456: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    454 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Load Identification: ..blank..= Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire Extra Load (XL) = Extra load (or reinforced) tire Light Load (LL) = Light load tire C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load—...
  • Page 457 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation — This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
  • Page 458: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    456 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
  • Page 459: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    STARTING AND OPERATING 457 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door.
  • Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires.
  • Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
  • Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING...
  • Page 463: Tires - General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
  • Page 464 462 STARTING AND OPERATING Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability WARNING! (Continued) Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the ride.
  • Page 465: Tire Inflation Pressures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 463 Tire Inflation Pressures Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure”. Cold tire inflation pressure The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not driver’s side B-Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side door.
  • Page 466: Radial Ply Tires

    464 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) WARNING! during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous.
  • Page 467: All Season Tires - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 465 Tire Repair All Season Tires — If Equipped If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (spring, meets the following criteria: summer, fall and winter). Traction levels may vary be- tween different all season tires.
  • Page 468: Snow Tires

    466 STARTING AND OPERATING Use summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded tires.
  • Page 469: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 467 Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped WARNING! The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You Compact spares are for temporary emergency use can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare only. With these spares, do not drive more than by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Page 470: Limited-Use Spare - If Equipped

    468 STARTING AND OPERATING your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the WARNING! original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle Limited-Use Spare —...
  • Page 471: Tire Spinning

    STARTING AND OPERATING 469 Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or to help you in determining when your tires should be for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- replaced.
  • Page 472: Life Of Tire

    470 STARTING AND OPERATING These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread WARNING! grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
  • Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 “Tread Wear Indicators”. Refer to the Tire and Loading WARNING! Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original that specified for your vehicle.
  • Page 474: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)

    472 STARTING AND OPERATING • Due to limited clearance, P225/65R17 tire with a WARNING! (Continued) Security Chain Company (SCC) Super Z6 low profile • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having traction device or equivalent is recommended. adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
  • Page 475: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    STARTING AND OPERATING 473 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION! (Continued) The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise different loads and perform different steering, driving, occurs that could indicate device breakage. Remove and braking functions.
  • Page 476: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

    474 STARTING AND OPERATING The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the does not apply to some directional tires that must not be driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- reversed.
  • Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if For example, your vehicle may have a recommended the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure limit for any reason, including low temperature effects of 33 psi (227 kPa).
  • Page 478 476 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, • The TPMS has been optimized for the original always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve warning have been established for the tire size stem, which could damage the Tire Pressure Moni- equipped on your vehicle.
  • Page 479: Base System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 477 • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes Base System the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and monitor tire pressure levels.
  • Page 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings Service TPMS Warning When a system fault is detected, the “Tire Pressure The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 illuminate in the instrument cluster, a “LOW seconds and then remain on solid.
  • Page 481 STARTING AND OPERATING 479 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will sound and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors. Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then NOTE: remain on solid.
  • Page 482: Premium System - If Equipped

    480 STARTING AND OPERATING Premium System – If Equipped Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the...
  • Page 483 STARTING AND OPERATING 481 message. Once the system receives the updated tire pres- sures, the system will automatically update, the graphic display in the EVIC will change color back to the original color, and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off.
  • Page 484 482 STARTING AND OPERATING Light” will no longer flash, and the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message will no longer display, and a pressure value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault can occur due to any of the following: 1.
  • Page 485 STARTING AND OPERATING 483 The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM and a chime will sound. In addition, the graphic in the message for a minimum of five seconds when a system EVIC will still display a pressure value in a different fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is color.
  • Page 486: General Information

    484 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, following licenses: the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the United States MRXC4W4MA4 “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”...
  • Page 487: Reformulated Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 485 Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to Reformulated Gasoline your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.”...
  • Page 488: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

    486 STARTING AND OPERATING E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles CAUTION! Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- line containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these ethanol content may void the New Vehicle Limited blends may result in starting and drivability prob- Warranty.
  • Page 489: Mmt In Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 487 To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug E-85 perform the following: life and reduces emissions system performance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline • Drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer). without MMT be used in your vehicle.
  • Page 490 488 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentrations performance: of methanol.
  • Page 491: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    STARTING AND OPERATING 489 Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- WARNING! tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon conditions repaired promptly.
  • Page 492 490 STARTING AND OPERATING subjects that are unique to these vehicles. Please refer to CAUTION! the other sections of this manual for information on features that are common between Flexible Fuel and Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can gasoline-only powered vehicles.
  • Page 493: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 491 Ethanol Fuel (E-85) For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat- ing between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recom- E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and mended. 15% unleaded gasoline. When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: WARNING! •...
  • Page 494: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles

    492 STARTING AND OPERATING • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully Starting compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C).
  • Page 495: Replacement Parts

    STARTING AND OPERATING 493 Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- side of the vehicle.
  • Page 496 494 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap WARNING! tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler door rein- • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the forcement. vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is CAUTION! being filled.
  • Page 497: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    STARTING AND OPERATING 495 • Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. VEHICLE LOADING This is an indication that the gas cap is tightened The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on properly. The MIL in the instrument cluster may turn the “Vehicle Certification Label.”...
  • Page 498: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)

    496 STARTING AND OPERATING • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles •...
  • Page 499: Overloading

    STARTING AND OPERATING 497 Overloading Loading The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the down low and be sure you distribute their weight as front and rear GAWR.
  • Page 500: Common Towing Definitions

    498 STARTING AND OPERATING To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) follow the requirements and recommendations in this The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing. cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and Common Towing Definitions...
  • Page 501 STARTING AND OPERATING 499 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Frontal Area The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles maximum width of the front of a trailer.
  • Page 502 500 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Carrying Hitch Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue Weights (TW) and may be required depending on vehicle weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or and trailer configuration / loading to comply with Gross some other connecting point of the vehicle.
  • Page 503: Trailer Hitch Classification

    STARTING AND OPERATING 501 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Class IV - Extra Heavy 10,000 lbs (4 540 kg) tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Duty...
  • Page 504 502 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain: Engine/ GCWR (Gross Com- Max. GTW (Gross Transmis- Frontal Area Max. Tongue Wt. bined Wt. Rating) Trailer Wt.) sion 2.4L/...
  • Page 505 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 Engine/ GCWR (Gross Com- Max. GTW (Gross Transmis- Frontal Area Max. Tongue Wt. bined Wt. Rating) Trailer Wt.) sion 3.6L/ 7,300 lbs (3 311 kg) 32 sq ft (3.0 sq m) 2,500 lbs (1 134 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) Auto- which includes 1 to 2...
  • Page 506 504 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of • The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part many trailer collisions. of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire...
  • Page 507 STARTING AND OPERATING 505 Consider the following items when computing the Towing Requirements weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- • The tongue weight of the trailer. train components the following guidelines are recom- mended: •...
  • Page 508 506 STARTING AND OPERATING Perform the maintenance listed in the “Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) Schedule.” Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not information. When towing a trailer, never exceed the overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can GAWR, or GCWR, ratings.
  • Page 509 STARTING AND OPERATING 507 – Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures WARNING! (Continued) before trailer usage. • Total weight must be distributed between the tow – Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage vehicle and the trailer such that the following four before towing a trailer.
  • Page 510 508 STARTING AND OPERATING • 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.
  • Page 511 STARTING AND OPERATING 509 Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven- pin wiring harness.
  • Page 512 510 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, use the Autostick®...
  • Page 513 STARTING AND OPERATING 511 or frequent trailer towing.” Refer to the “Maintenance AutoStick® Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. – When using the AutoStick® shift control, select the highest gear that allows for adequate performance and NOTE: Check the transmission fluid level (four-speed avoids frequent downshifts.
  • Page 514 512 STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System Highway Driving To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- Reduce speed. heating, take the following actions: Air Conditioning City Driving Turn off temporarily. When stopped for short periods, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition...
  • Page 515 STARTING AND OPERATING 513 Recreational Towing – Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Mod- 4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following els – Automatic Transmission the dolly manufacturer’s instructions. Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels 5. Release the parking brake. are OFF the ground.
  • Page 516 514 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing – All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, or using a towing dolly) is NOT ALLOWED. The only acceptable method for towing this vehicle (behind an- other vehicle) is on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels OFF the ground.
  • Page 517: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Preparations For Jacking ....522 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...517 ▫...
  • Page 518 516 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ...543 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ....539 ▫...
  • Page 519: Hazard Warning Flashers

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 517 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel switch bank, above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
  • Page 520: 2.4L Engine - If Equipped

    518 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2.4L Engine — If Equipped CAUTION! On hot days the engine oil temperature may become too Driving with a hot cooling system could damage hot during sustained high-speed driving or if towing a your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” trailer up long grades.
  • Page 521: Torque Specifications

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 519 Torque Specifications Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/ Bolt Size Bolt Socket Size 100 Ft-Lbs (135 N·m) M12 x 1.25 19 mm **Use only Chrysler recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening. Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.
  • Page 522: Jacking And Tire Changing

    520 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each WARNING! nut/bolt has been tightened twice. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
  • Page 523: Jack Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 521 WARNING! (Continued) • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
  • Page 524: Preparations For Jacking

    522 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the example, if changing the right front edge of the roadway as possible.
  • Page 525 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 523 NOTE: Assemble components 2 and 3 by seating the small ball at the end of component 2 in the small hole at the end of component 3. This will lock these components together. Assemble components 1 and 2 so that the wheel nut socket at the end of component 1 faces upward when seated on component 2.
  • Page 526: Spare Tire Stowage

    524 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Pull the spare tire out from underneath the vehicle and Spare Tire Stowage raise it upright so the tire’s tread is on the ground. NOTE: Refer to “Spare Tire Removal” for information on 4.
  • Page 527: Jacking Instructions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 525 Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a...
  • Page 528 526 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Warning Label CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. Jacking Locations 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and jack-handle from stowage.
  • Page 529 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 527 3. Place the jack in the notches underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire. Center the jack saddle between the drain flute formations on the sill flange. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange.
  • Page 530 528 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Rear Jacking Location Rear Jack Engaged With Jack Handle 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise with the jack handle. Raise the vehicle until the tire just clears the road surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.
  • Page 531 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 529 WARNING! CAUTION! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the hurt someone near it.
  • Page 532 530 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: 8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter- clockwise with the jack handle. • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. 9.
  • Page 533: Road Tire Installation

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 531 12. To stow the winch cable and retainer, fit the assembled Road Tire Installation jack-handle over the winch drive nut. Rotate the jack- Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers handle assembly clockwise until you hear the winch mechanism click three times.
  • Page 534 532 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, snapping the cover over the two lug nuts. Do not use a hammer or excessive force to install the cover. 4.
  • Page 535 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 533 6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the WARNING! wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, each nut has been tightened twice.
  • Page 536: Jump-Starting

    534 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a CAUTION! torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel. Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater JUMP-STARTING than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,...
  • Page 537 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 535 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact.
  • Page 538: Jump-Starting Procedure

    536 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive Jump-Starting Procedure (+) battery post. To remove the cover, press the locking tab and pull upward on the cover. WARNING! 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park Failure to follow this procedure could result in per- the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex-...
  • Page 539 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 537 3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in negative (-) post of the booster battery. the reverse sequence: 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper 1.
  • Page 540: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    538 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle, front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE you should have the battery and charging system in- and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator spected at your authorized dealer.
  • Page 541: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 539 NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch, to place the WARNING! Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off mode, before rocking the vehicle. Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- Refer to “Electronic Brake Control” in “Starting ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or And Operating”...
  • Page 542 540 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Open the center console and remove the shift lever 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. override access cover (located in the front lower right 5. Insert a screwdriver or similar small tool into the corner of the console storage bin).
  • Page 543: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 541 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. Towing Condition Wheel OFF the Ground FWD MODELS AWD MODELS Flat Tow NONE IF transmission is NOT ALLOWED operable: •...
  • Page 544 542 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other • Do not use sling type equipment when towing. equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 545: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) Models

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 543 Without The Key Fob All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed The manufacturer requires towing with all four wheels with the ignition in the OFF position. Flatbed towing is OFF the ground.
  • Page 546: Front-Wheel Drive (Fwd) Models

    544 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be towed faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with 15 miles (24 km), it must be towed with the front all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
  • Page 547: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... .556 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ..547 ▫...
  • Page 548 546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Brake System ......575 BULB REPLACEMENT ....598 ▫...
  • Page 549: Engine Compartment - 2.4L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 547 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (4–Speed Only) 3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 4 —...
  • Page 550: Engine Compartment - 3.6L

    548 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 —...
  • Page 551: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
  • Page 552: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test, which you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your may also turn on the MIL. vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the following: EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 1.
  • Page 553: Replacement Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 551 • The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully REPLACEMENT PARTS illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the Use of genuine MOPAR® parts for normal/scheduled engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
  • Page 554: Maintenance Procedures

    552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES systems may void your warranty and could result in civil The pages that follow contain the required maintenance penalties being assessed against you. services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle.
  • Page 555: Engine Oil

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 553 check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking engine oil level • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids when the engine is cold will give you an incorrect that protect the performance and durability of your reading.
  • Page 556 554 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Selection CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection under all Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet pressure and an increase in oil temperature.
  • Page 557 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555 Lubricants that do not have both, the engine oil certifi- CAUTION! cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number should not be used. Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is Engine Oil Viscosity —...
  • Page 558: Engine Oil Filter

    556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Synthetic Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- at every engine oil change. mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes Engine Oil Filter Selection are followed.
  • Page 559: Maintenance-Free Battery

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 557 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- provide a measure of protection in the case of engine tenance required.
  • Page 560 558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
  • Page 561: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 559 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- at the start of each warm season. This service should tioning system.
  • Page 562: A/C Air Filter - If Equipped

    560 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental operating or personal injury may result. Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product.
  • Page 563 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 561 Glove Box Removal A/C Air Filter Replacement 3. Pivot the glove box downward. 5. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of the housing. 4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter cover to the HVAC housing and remove the cover.
  • Page 564: Body Lubrication

    562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter Body Lubrication pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, cover.
  • Page 565: Windshield Wiper Blades

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 563 Windshield Wiper Blades Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the 1. Lift the pivot cap on the rear wiper arm upward, this windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a will allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the mild nonabrasive cleaner.
  • Page 566 564 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully up- ward unless the pivot cap is raised first. 2. Lift the rear wiper arm upward to raise the wiper blade off of the liftgate glass. 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper blade holder.
  • Page 567: Adding Washer Fluid

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 565 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or the wiper blade until it snaps into place.
  • Page 568: Exhaust System

    566 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and system.
  • Page 569 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 567 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
  • Page 570: Cooling System

    568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in • When working near the radiator cooling fan, motion.
  • Page 571 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569 Coolant Checks Cooling System — Drain, Flush, And Refill Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains months (before the onset of freezing weather, where visible sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and applicable).
  • Page 572 570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
  • Page 573 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 571 • Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT engine coolant Adding Coolant that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan- Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine dard MS-12106 and distilled water. Use higher concen- coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) that allows trations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below extended maintenance intervals.
  • Page 574 572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. • Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could WARNING! lead to severe internal engine damage.
  • Page 575 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 573 Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant 3.6L Engine – the level of the coolant in the pressurized coolant bottle should be between the “COLD” and Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is “FULL” range on the bottle when the engine is cold. a regulated substance requiring proper disposal.
  • Page 576 574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are Points To Remember required, the cooling system should be pressure tested NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ for leaks. kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming •...
  • Page 577: Brake System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 Brake System Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per- forming underhood services. In order to assure brake system performance, all brake system components should be inspected periodically. Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
  • Page 578 576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro- Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
  • Page 579: Automatic Transmission

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 Automatic Transmission CAUTION! (Continued) Selection Of Lubricant shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to Genuine Parts” in this section for fluid specifica- ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
  • Page 580 578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi- CAUTION! tion (allowing time for the transmission to fully en- gage in each position), ending with the transmission in Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as PARK.
  • Page 581 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 7. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert it until seated. NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below Then, remove the dipstick and note the fluid level on the operating temperature, the fluid level should be both sides.
  • Page 582 580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check – Six-Speed Automatic CAUTION! Transmission • Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration adjustment under normal operating conditions. Routine in transmission shift quality and/or torque con- fluid level checks are not required, therefore the transmis- verter shudder, and will require more frequent...
  • Page 583: Rear Drive Assembly (Rda) - Awd Models Only

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 Fluid And Filter Changes Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper Frequency Of Fluid Change maintenance intervals. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper In addition, change the fluid and filter if the fluid maintenance intervals.
  • Page 584: Appearance Care And Protection From Orrosion

    582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Frequency Of Fluid Change The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper resistance built into your vehicle. maintenance intervals. What Causes Corrosion? Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion...
  • Page 585 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild such as steel wool or scouring powder that will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
  • Page 586 584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar • To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use cause that destroys the paint and protective coating, MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner. have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives...
  • Page 587 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — Interior Care Equipped Instrument Panel Cover Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following manner: The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, • Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting which minimizes reflections in the windshield.
  • Page 588 586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Leather Upholstery WARNING! MOPAR® Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom- Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. mended for leather upholstery. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
  • Page 589 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- directly on the mirror.
  • Page 590: Cleaning The Cupholders

    588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Maintenance FUSES Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical WARNING! solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro- priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR®...
  • Page 591: Interior Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 Car- WARNING! (Continued) Mini- Cavity tridge Description • If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air Fuse Fuse bag system, braking system), power unit systems F102 20 Amp Cigar Lighter in (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system Yellow Instrument Panel/ blows, contact an authorized dealer.
  • Page 592 590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse F108 15 Amp Instrument Panel F117 10 Amp Heated Mirrors Blue F109 10 Amp Climate Control/ F118 10 Amp Occupant Restraint HVAC Controller F110 10 Amp...
  • Page 593 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse F124 10 Amp Mirrors F130 15 Amp Climate Control/ Blue Instrument Panel F125 10 Amp Steering Column F131 10 Amp Passenger Control Module Assistance/Hands Free System –...
  • Page 594: Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)

    592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) Car- Mini- Cavity tridge Description The power distribution center is located in the engine Fuse Fuse compartment. F101 60 Amp Interior Power Yellow Distribution Center Rail F102 60 Amp Interior Power Yellow Distribution Center Rail...
  • Page 595 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse F106 60 Amp Interior Power Dis- F144 40 Amp Exterior Lights 2 Yellow tribution Center Green Rail Run/Accessory F145 30 Amp To Body Computer Relays Pink –...
  • Page 596 594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse F151 30 Amp Headlamp Washer F158 10 Amp Active Hood Mod- Pink Motor – If ule – If Equipped Equipped F159 10 Amp Spare F152 25 Amp...
  • Page 597 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse F164 25 Amp Powertrain Auto F170 15 Amp Emissions – Partial Natural Shutdown Blue Zero Emissions Vehicle Actuators F165 20 Amp Powertrain Yellow Shutdown F172...
  • Page 598: Replacement Bulbs

    596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS Car- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Fuse Interior Bulbs Fuse Bulb Number F177 20 Amp All Wheel Drive Yellow Module – If Courtesy/Reading Equipped Lamps (Incandescent) F178 25 Amp Sunroof – If Courtesy/Reading LED (Serviced at Natural Equipped Lamps (Optional LED)
  • Page 599 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 Exterior Bulbs Exterior Bulbs – Rear (LED Version) Bulb Number Bulb Number Low Beam Headlamp 9006 Rear Tail/Stop Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) High Beam Headlamp 9005 Rear Tail (Liftgate) Lamp LED (Serviced at Front Park/Turn Signal 3757AK Authorized Dealer) Side Marker Lamp...
  • Page 600: Bulb Replacement

    598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually accelerate the clearing process.
  • Page 601: Front Fog Lamp

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 2. Remove the electrical connector from the fog lamp CAUTION! housing. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
  • Page 602: Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp

    600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Changing The Rear Turn Signal Lamp CAUTION! 1. Open the liftgate. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil 2. Remove the two fasteners from the inboard side of the contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the tail lamp housing.
  • Page 603 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 3. Carefully insert a trim stick (plastic flat-blade tool) Changing The Backup Lamp between the body panel and the outboard side of the 1. Open the liftgate. tail lamp housing with one hand and grasp the flange on the inboard side of the tail lamp housing with the 2.
  • Page 604: License Plate Lamp

    602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Carefully insert a trim stick (plastic flat-blade tool) 5. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install between the tail lamp housing and the liftgate. Use the the replacement bulb. trim stick and hand pressure together to disengage the 6.
  • Page 605 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 3. Hold the lens with one hand and rotate the bulb’s electrical connector ¼ turn counterclockwise with the other hand and then separate the bulb and connector assembly from the lens. 4. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install the replacement bulb.
  • Page 606: Fluid Capacities

    604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models 20.5 Gallons 77.6 Liters All-Wheel Drive Models 21 Gallons 79.8 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters...
  • Page 607: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 U.S. Metric 3.6L Engine and Single or Dual-Zone Climate Control System 13.1 Quarts 12.4 Liters (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) 3.6L Engine and Three-Zone Climate Control System (MOPAR® 14.5 Quarts 13.7 Liters Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
  • Page 608 606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
  • Page 609: Chassis

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Use only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid. Power Transfer Unit (PTU) We recommend you use MOPAR®...
  • Page 611: Maintenance Schedules

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....612 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....610...
  • Page 612 610 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. indicator system.
  • Page 613 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 611 Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil • Check engine oil level. Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter. • Check windshield washer fluid level. • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu- •...
  • Page 614 612 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary.
  • Page 615 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 613 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace air conditioning filter. Replace spark plugs (2.4L Engine). ** Replace spark plugs (3.6L Engine). ** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
  • Page 616 614 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change the automatic transmis- sion fluid and filter. Change the automatic transmis- sion fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
  • Page 617 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 615 ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
  • Page 619: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .619 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
  • Page 620 618 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .625 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....625 ▫...
  • Page 621: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 619 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
  • Page 622: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center

    620 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
  • Page 623: In Mexico Contact

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 621 In Mexico Contact: Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
  • Page 624: Warranty Information

    622 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service WARNING! contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain manufacturer’s service contract.
  • Page 625: Mopar® Parts

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 623 MOPAR® PARTS To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153), MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra- available from an authorized dealer.
  • Page 626: Publication Order Forms

    624 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix cepted.
  • Page 627 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 625 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
  • Page 628 626 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The grade C corresponds to a level of performance, WARNING! which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
  • Page 629 INDEX...
  • Page 630 628 INDEX About Your Brakes ......436 Air Pressure, Tires......463 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
  • Page 631 INDEX 629 Automatic Transmission ....418 Brake Assist System ..... . .442 Adding Fluid .
  • Page 632 630 INDEX Caps, Filler Certification Label......495 Fuel ....... . .493 Chains, Tire .
  • Page 633 INDEX 631 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..373 Cupholders ......277 Conserving Fuel .
  • Page 634 632 INDEX Door Locks ......30 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ....444 Door Locks, Automatic .
  • Page 635 INDEX 633 Exhaust Gas Caution .....46 Euro Twin Clutch Transmission Fails to Start ......416 Fluid Type .
  • Page 636 634 INDEX Flash-To-Pass ......230 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...605 Flexible Fuel Vehicles Fog Lights .
  • Page 637 INDEX 635 Requirements ......484 Fuel ....... . .309 Saver Mode .
  • Page 638 636 INDEX Delay ....... .227 HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ... .257 High Beam .
  • Page 639 INDEX 637 Introduction ......4 Lane Change and Turn Signals ....229 Inverter, Power .
  • Page 640 638 INDEX Brake Warning ......307 Interior ......231 Bulb Replacement .
  • Page 641 INDEX 639 Turn Signal ......110 Maintenance Free Battery....557 Vanity Mirror .
  • Page 642 640 INDEX Rearview ......119 Oil, Engine ......553 Vanity .
  • Page 643 INDEX 641 Overhead Console......254 Mirrors ......121 Overheating, Engine .
  • Page 644 642 INDEX Rear Air Conditioning ..... .385 Reminder, Seat Belt......64 Rear Axle (Differential) .
  • Page 645 INDEX 643 Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ....294 Pretensioners ......59 Rotation, Tires .
  • Page 646 644 INDEX Service Assistance ......619 Starting ....... . .27 Service Contract .
  • Page 647 INDEX 645 Sun Roof .......267 Chains .......472 Sun Visor Extension .
  • Page 648 646 INDEX Spinning ......469 Minimum Requirements ....505 Trailer Towing .
  • Page 649 INDEX 647 Trip Odometer ......304 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ....7 Turn Signals .
  • Page 650 648 INDEX Windows ....... .41 Power ....... .41 Windshield Defroster.
  • Page 651 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehi- The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed cle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully signals.
  • Page 652 Chrysler Group LLC 14JC49-126-AB Second Edition 14D482-126-AA First Edition Printed in U.S.A.

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