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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or optional name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 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 techni- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group cians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfaction. LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 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. 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 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED ......18 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Lock The Doors .....23 KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ....35 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Energy Management Feature ....57 ▫ Child Restraints ..... . .76 ▫...
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 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch on the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand. Emergency Key Removal NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up.
Page 17: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Ignition Or Accessory On Message WARNING! Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
Page 18: Sentry Key
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The system uses a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry WARNING! (Continued) (RKE) transmitter, a Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) and a • Do not leave children or animals inside parked RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. vehicles in hot weather.
Page 19: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 CAUTION! CAUTION! • Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not compat- ible with some after-market remote starting systems. lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. •...
Page 20: Customer Key Programming
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer Sys- VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED tem serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors authorized dealer.
Page 21: To Arm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Arm The System exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further infor- Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm: mation). 1. Remove the key from the ignition system (refer to •...
Page 22 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ- position. ously described arming sequences has occurred, the • For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ , Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not.
Page 23: Security System Manual Override
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Security System Manual Override NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger. tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the “Dome ON”...
Page 24: To Unlock The Doors
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above To Unlock The Doors 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
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Flash Lights With Lock To Lock The Doors 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.
Page 26: To Unlatch The Trunk
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlatch The Trunk NOTE: • The interior lights will turn off if you cycle the ignition Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two times within five seconds to unlatch the trunk. switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic Alarm is activated.
Page 27: Transmitter Battery Replacement
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Transmitter Battery Replacement 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 of the RKE transmitter apart.
Page 28: General Information
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over General Information (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 29: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal NOTE: distance, check for these two conditions: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic 1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) WARNING! (Continued) • Battery at an acceptable charge level • Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start •...
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • For security, power window and power sunroof op- The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position. eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
Page 32: Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Low Fuel Light turns on To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle • The hood is opened Before the end of 15 minute cycle, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the •...
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 ignition and lock your vehicle.
Page 34: Power Door Locks
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry) system. For further A power door lock switch is on each front door trim information, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ” in “Things panel.
Page 35: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped 3. The driver door is opened. The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. 4. The doors were not previously unlocked. When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h).
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System 1. Open the rear door. 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key into the lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position. 3.
Page 37: Keyless Enter-N-Go
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go™.
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re- sponse time. •...
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To Unlock From The Passenger Side: Passive Entry system is equipped with an automatic door unlock feature which will function if the ignition switch With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft is in the OFF position (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati-...
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Enter The Trunk NOTE: If you inadvertently leave your vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitter in the trunk and try to close the With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft deck lid, the deck lid will automatically unlatch, unless (1.5 m) of the deck lid, press the button on the right side another one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmit-...
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Press The Door Handle Button To Lock Do NOT Grab The handle When Locking Do NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s).
Page 42: Windows
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 NOTE: For vehicles equipped with the Uconnect®, the AUTO-Down Feature power window switches will remain active for up to The driver door power window switch and some model 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position. passenger door power window switches have an AUTO- Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To close the window part way, lift the window switch to Reset Auto-Up the first detent and release it when you want the window Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window to stop.
Page 45: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 the DOWN position). To enable the window controls, Wind Buffeting press and release the window lockout button again Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of (setting it in the UP position). pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Page 46: Trunk Lock And Release
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the Trunk Open symbol will display in the instrument cluster The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by indicating that the trunk is open.
Page 47: Trunk Safety Warning
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING trunk, the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching WARNING! mechanism. Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle.
Page 48: Occupant Restraints
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS enhance occupant protection by managing occupant Some of the most important safety features in your energy during an impact event vehicle are the restraint systems: •...
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use rates of inflation based on several factors, including the child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should severity and type of collision.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your WARNING! (Continued) vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment between you and the door.
Page 51: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! (Continued) All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with • Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag lap/shoulder belts. Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) and/or Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) during deployment could cause The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during you to be severely injured or killed.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • Two people should never be belted into a single vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat seat belt.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Pulling Out The Lap/Shoulder Belt Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will you from injury during a collision. You are more not protect you properly.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- In the driver and front passenger seats, the shoulder belt tion.
Page 57: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of you will prefer a higher position.
Page 58: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Driver Center Passenger Equipped First Row In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. Second The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.
Page 59: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Energy Management Feature Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Management feature in the front seating positions to help Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on...
Page 60: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat The BeltAlert® warning sequence begins after the vehicle belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h), by blinking the Seat Belt worn snugly and positioned properly.
Page 61: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 BeltAlert® can be enabled or disabled by your autho- Seat Belt Extender rized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and deactivating BeltAlert®.
Page 62: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
60 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 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 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 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front and Side Impact Sensors Air Bag System Components • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: and Seat Track Position Sensors •...
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may • No objects should be placed over or near the air bag provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant on the instrument panel, because any such objects during a side impact.
Page 66 64 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 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, enough to block the location of the SABIC. The area but they will open during air bag deployment. where the SABIC is located should remain free from any obstructions.
Page 68: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt Knee Impact Bolsters restraint system. Occupants, including children who are The Knee Impact Bolster helps protect the knees of the up against or very close to SAB or SABIC air bags can be front passenger, and position the front occupant for the seriously injured or killed.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Based on the impact sensor’s signals, a central electronic Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC air damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration. bags, SAB, Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag, and The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions.
Page 70 68 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 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit the Advanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag unit is rates are possible, based on several factors, including the located in the instrument panel trim beneath the steering collision type and severity.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain Inflator Units (SABIC) Inflator Units The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) are During collisions where the impact is confined to a designed to activate only in certain side collisions.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of the battery has power or until the ignition key is whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
Page 74 72 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 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 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 76: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
74 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 You will want to have the air bags ready to Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may inflate for your protection in a collision.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle non-trivial crash situation occurs;...
Page 78: Child Restraints
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Restraints Standards. You should also make sure that you can install it in the vehicle where you will use it. Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times, including babies and children.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 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 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old. Children should remain rearward-facing until they Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- reach the highest weight or height allowed by their facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until convertible child seat.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 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 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their stomach? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend 5.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – LATCH – Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only Restraint...
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- Restraint System equipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Can two child restraints be attached using Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with a common lower LATCH anchorage? two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to in- stall a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchor-...
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Locating The LATCH Anchorages LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. In addition, there are tether strap anchorages Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower behind each rear seating position located in the anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the panel between the rear seatback and the rear...
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the WARNING! tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more anchorages.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 6. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint belt behind the child restraint and out of the child’s reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 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 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether 1.
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect belt path opening of the child restraint, you may have the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether trouble tightening the seat belt.
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether route the tether strap under the head restraint and Anchorage between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard 1.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Headrest Downward Position Tether Strap Mounting 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor...
Page 99: Transporting Pets
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Page 100: Safety Tips
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result. vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
Page 101: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Exhaust Gas WARNING! (Continued) • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the WARNING! engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
Page 102: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Air Bag Warning Light Vehicle The light should come on and remain on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the Seat Belts ignition switch is first turned ON.
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Floor Mat Safety Information WARNING! (Continued) Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your • Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area of already installed floor mats.
Page 104: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 105: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Power Mirrors ..... . .113 MIRRORS ......110 ▫...
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Operation ......127 ▫ Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect®...
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ Head Restraints ..... .209 ▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only) ... . .232 ▫...
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ....226 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED ....235 ▫...
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC ..261 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED ......244 ▫...
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Security ......291 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED .
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 ▫ Ignition Off Operation ....296 ▫ Console Features .....304 ▫...
Page 112: Mirrors
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 113: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 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 114: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped light supplies illuminated entry lighting, which turns on in both mirrors when you use the Remote Keyless Entry Some models have outside mirrors that are hinged. The (RKE) transmitter or open any door.
Page 115: Power Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 NOTE: • The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not turned on when delivered from the factory. The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature can be turned on and off using the Uconnect® System. •...
Page 116: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: A light in the select button will illuminate indi- Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped cating the mirror is activated and can be adjusted. An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. Using the mirror control switch, press on any of the four To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to...
Page 117: Slide-On-Rod" And Extender Features Of Sun Visor
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature of the sun visor, rotate the sun visor downward and swing the sun visor so it is parallel to the side window, grabbing the sun visor with your left hand pull rearwards until the sun visor is in the desired position.
Page 118: Blind Spot Monitoring - If Equipped
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- to let the driver know that the system is operational.
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the on both sides of the vehicle (11 ft or 3.35 m). The zone BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap- time the vehicle is in a forward gear.
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Overtaking Traffic The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed of berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the on such objects.
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. Opposing Traffic Stationary Objects...
Page 123: Rear Cross Path
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 124: Modes Of Operation
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Uconnect®...
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode, present.
Page 126: Uconnect® Phone(4.3)
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Astronomy Zone — System Temporarily Unavailable Uconnect® Phone supports the following features: When the vehicle enters this zone the blind spot system Voice Activated features: will become temporarily unavailable and the EVIC will •...
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Screen Activated Features: For Uconnect® customer support: • Dialing via Keypad using touch-screen, • U.S. residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call 1–877–855–8400. • Viewing and Calling contacts from Phonebooks dis- • Canadian Residents - visit www.DriveUconnect.ca or call, played on the touch-screen, 1-800-465–2001 (English) or 1-800-387-9983 (French).
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned on and WARNING! has been paired to the vehicle’s Uconnect® Phone. The Uconnect® Phone allows up to ten mobile phones or audio Any voice commanded system should be used only devices to be linked to the system.
Page 129: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Uconnect® Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone prompts. There are two general meth- ods for how Voice Command works: The Uconnect® Voice Command Button is only used for “barge in” and when you are 1.
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For each feature explanation in this section, only the certain non-word utterances and sounds such as “ah” compound command form of the voice command is and “eh”. The system handles fill-in words such as “I given.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Help Command Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to To begin using your Uconnect® Phone, you must pair know your options at any prompt, say “Help” following your compatible Bluetooth®...
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. You can do either of the following: 3. Search for available devices on your Bluetooth® en- abled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, a. Press the “Settings” hard-key, Page down to the select the “Uconnect®”...
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • 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 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • At the Options pop-up screen touch the “Delete De- Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device vice” soft-key, • Touch the “Settings” hard-key, • Touch the X to exit out of the Settings screen. •...
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down- Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone loaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the Uconnect® Phone. If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, •...
Page 136: Phone Call Features
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Emergency And Towing Assistance Phone Call Features The 911/Help numbers can only be altered. These can not The following features can be accessed through the be deleted or the names can not be changed. Uconnect®...
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 NOTE: All of the above operations except Redial can be Call Controls done with 1 call or less active. The touch-screen allows you to control the following call features: Dial By Saying A Number •...
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Missed Calls Touch-Tone Number Entry • Touch the “Phone” soft-key, • All Calls • Touch the “Dial” soft-key, These can be accessed by touching the recent calls soft-key on the Phone main screen. •...
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is Currently In Progress in progress. Or you can place a call on hold by touching the “Hold”...
Page 140: Uconnect® Phone Features
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call Termination Call Continuation To end a call in progress, momentarily press the End Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the soft-key or the button. Only the active call(s) will be Uconnect®...
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect® Phone is WARNING! operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: Your phone must be turned on and connected to the Uconnect® Phone to allow use of this vehicle feature in •...
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You can use your Uconnect® Phone to access a voice mail system or an automated service, such as a paging service • The roadside assistance number dialed is based on the or automated customer service line. Some services re- country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528-2069 quire immediate response selection.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • 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 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Response Length Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad It is possible for you to choose between Brief and Detailed WARNING! Voice Response Length. Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort •...
Page 145: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the Advanced Phone Connectivity dial ring to the Uconnect® Phone to play it on the vehicle Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situa- The Uconnect®...
Page 146: Things You Should Know About Your
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • fully closed windows, Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone • dry weather condition. Voice Command • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- •...
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and • Even though international dialing for most number not the Uconnect®...
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 149: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • If your phone does not support phonebook download NOTE: or call log download over Bluetooth than these com- • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your mands will return a response that the contact does not mobile or favorite phone book.
Page 150: Uconnect® Phone (8.4/8.4N)
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Calling Back the last incoming call number (“Call Uconnect® Phone (8.4/8.4N) Back”). Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav • View Call logs on screen (“Show incoming calls”, Uconnect® Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- “Show Outgoing calls”, “Show missed Calls”, “Show vehicle communications system.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • Sending a text message via the touch-screen. Uconnect® Phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit • Listen to Music on your Bluetooth® Device via the your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s touch-screen.
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE wires or a docking station, so Uconnect® Phone works no Uconnect® Voice Command Button matter where you stow your mobile phone (be it your The Uconnect® Voice Command Button is purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned only used for “barge in”...
Page 153: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 • For certain operations, compound commands can be Operation used. For example, instead of saying “Call” and then Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect® “John Smith” and then “mobile”, the following com- Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect®...
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Natural Speech The system utilizes continuous dialog; when the system requires more information from the user it will ask a Your Uconnect® Phone Voice system uses a Natural question to which the user can respond without pressing Language Voice Recognition (VR) engine.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Cancel Command 1. Press the “Phone” soft-key on the screen to begin. At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and 2. If there is no phone currently connected with the you will be returned to the main menu.
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Select Yes to begin the pairing process. Then, search for available devices on your Bluetooth® enabled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect® screen. •...
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Pair Additional Mobile Phones • Touch the “Settings” soft-key from the Phone main screen, • Next, touch the “Phone/Bluetooth®” soft-key, • Touch the “Add Device” soft-key, • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth® en- abled mobile phone.
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Uconnect® Phone will display an in process screen You can also use the following VR commands to bring up the Paired Phone screen from any screen on the radio: while the system is connecting, •...
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 • Touch the + soft-key located to the right of the device Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device name, • The options pop-up will be displayed, Uconnect® Phone will automatically connect to the high- est priority paired phone and/or Audio Device within •...
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite Book Access Profile may support this feature. See Uconnect® website for supported phones. • Touch the “Settings” soft-key, • To call a name from a downloaded mobile phonebook, •...
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 • Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile 2. After loading the mobile phonebook, select phone- phone is accessible. book from the Phone main screen, then select the appropriate number. Touch the + next to the selected •...
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the Favorites list is full, you will be asked to remove an existing favorite. 3. From the Phone main screen, select phonebook. From the phonebook screen, select the “Favorites” soft-key and then select the + soft-key located to the right of the phonebook record.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 • Touch the + next to the Favorite you would like to Emergency And Towing Assistance remove. The Emergency and Towing Favorite numbers can only be altered. These cannot be deleted and the names cannot be changed.
Page 164: Phone Call Features
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect® Phone if the feature(s) are available and supported by Bluetooth® on your mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service plan provides three- way calling, this feature can be accessed through the Uconnect®...
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 • Favorite Phonebook Call By Saying A Phonebook Name • Mobile Phonebook • Press the button to begin, • Recent Call Log • After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, say “Call John Doe Mobile”, •...
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Mute/unmute Recent Calls • Transfer the call to/from the phone You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the following call types: • Swap 2 active calls •...
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 • Missed Calls Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress • All Calls When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the These can be accessed by touching the “recent calls” Uconnect®...
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone compatible phones in the Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold market today do not support rejecting an incoming call During an active call, touch the “Hold” soft-key on the when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can Phone main screen.
Page 169: Uconnect® Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Call Termination Call Continuation To end a call in progress, momentarily press the but- Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the ton or the end soft-key. Only the active call(s) will be 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: Working With Automated Systems • The roadside assistance call may also be initiated by This method is used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while touch.
Page 172 170 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 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. Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort •...
Page 174: Advanced Phone Connectivity
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the Advanced Phone Connectivity dial ring to the Uconnect® Phone to play it on the vehicle Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situa- The Uconnect®...
Page 175: Things You Should Know About Your
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 • Performance is maximized under: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, Voice Command • low road noise, • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to •...
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • It is recommended that you do not store names in your Far End Audio Performance favorites phonebook while the vehicle is in motion. • Audio quality is maximized under: • Phonebook (Mobile and Favorites) name recognition •...
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 • Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by NOTE: Uconnect® Phone SMS is only available when lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. the vehicle is not in moving. • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down.
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Read Messages: Once a message is received and viewed or listened to, you will have the following options: If you receive a new text message while your phone is • Send a Reply connected to Uconnect®...
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Send Messages Using Voice Commands: • Press the button, • After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, say “Send message to John Smith mobile”, • After the system prompts you for what message you want to send, say the message you wish to send or say “List”.
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After the system confirms that you want to send your List of Preset Messages: message to John Smith, your message will be sent. 1. Yes. 2. No. 3. Okay. 4. I can’t talk right now. 5.
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 9. I’ll be late. Bluetooth® Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 10. I will be <number> minutes late. Uconnect® Phone. When this happens, the connection 11. See you in <number> minutes. can generally be reestablished by switching the phone OFF/ON.
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 The Uconnect® Voice Command system allows This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and you to control your AM, FM radio, satellite RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
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 Pressing the Uconnect® Voice Command button The system will best recognize your speech if the win- while the system is speaking is known as “barging in.” dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you set to low.
Page 190: Uconnect® Voice Commands
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Natural Speech The system utilizes continuous dialog; when the system requires more information from the user it will ask a Natural speech allows the user to speak commands in question to which the user can respond without pressing phrases or complete sentences.
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Changing the Volume Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session in Radio/Player Modes 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command In this mode, you can say the following commands: button. NOTE: The commands can be said on any screen when 2.
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 NOTE: 4. You can replace “rock” with any of the satellite music types. 1. You can replace “950 AM” with any other AM or FM frequency, such as “98.7 FM”. NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and shaded grey.
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 NOTE: 4. VR commands, Albums, Artists, and Genre names are based on the music metadata contained on the loaded/ 1. You can replace the album, artist, song, genre, playlist, connected device. podcast and audio book names with any correspond- ing names on the current device that is playing.
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 NOTE: 3. You can also say “Show Current Weather” or “Show extended weather” or “Show five day forecast” or 1. You can replace “NFL” with any league shown on the “Show ski info” to get other forecasts. sports 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: WARNING! 1. You can also say “Find City”, “Find Favorite”, “Find • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or Play by Category”, “Find Play by Name”, “Find outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in Recently Found”, “Where to?”...
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The passenger’s seat will move up or down, Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward forward or rearward. The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 203: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Reclining The Seatback WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward, shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 204: Heated Seats - If Equipped
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE power seat. Push the switch forward or rearward to Heated Seats — If Equipped increase or decrease the lumbar support. Push the switch On some models, the front and rear seats may be upward or downward to raise or lower the lumbar equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and support.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Front Heated Seat Operations — Vehicles WARNING! (Continued) Equipped With Uconnect® 8.4 and 8.4 Nav: • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that Press the “Controls” soft-key located on the Uconnect® insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the “Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-key NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt once to select HI-level heating. Press the soft-key within two to five minutes. a second time to select LO-level heating. Press When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will the soft-key a third time to shut the heating provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes...
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Rear Heated Seats NOTE: • Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped with heated seats. The heated seat switches for these two to five minutes.
Page 208: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ventilated Seats — If Equipped On some models, both the driver and passenger seats are ventilated. Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw air from the seat surface through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient temperatures.
Page 209: Manual Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start, the driv- er’s ventilated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System — If Equipped”...
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Page 211: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear. WARNING! The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu-...
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Active Head Restraints — Front Seats The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Active Head Restraints (AHR). In the event of a rear impact the AHRs will automatically extend forward minimizing the gap between the back of the occupants head and the AHR.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 WARNING! Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death.
Page 214: Folding Rear Seat
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area. To fold the rear seatback, pull on the loops located on the upper seatback. NOTE: These loops can be tucked away when not in use. Folded Rear Seatback When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the...
Page 215: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! This feature allows the driver to store up to two different • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into memory profiles for easy recall through a memory position.
Page 216: Programming The Memory Feature
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The memory seat switch is located on the driver’s door Programming The Memory Feature trim panel. The switch consists of three buttons: The (S) NOTE: Saving a new memory profile will erase an button, which is used to activate the memory save existing profile from memory.
Page 217: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 NOTE: 2. Select desired memory profile 1 or 2. • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in 3. Once the profile has been recalled, press and release PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a the SET (S) button on the memory switch, then press memory profile.
Page 218: Memory Position Recall
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Memory Position Recall Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only) NOTE: The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to positions. If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the PARK, a message will display in the EVIC (if equipped).
Page 219: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 • When you remove the Key Fob from the ignition (or TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD change the ignition to OFF, for vehicles equipped with Two latches must be released to open the hood. Keyless Enter-N-Go), the driver’s seat will move to a position 0.3 in (7.7 mm) forward of the rear stop if the 1.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety CAUTION! catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.
Page 221: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instru- ment panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, inte- rior lights and fog lights.
Page 222: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlights — If Equipped Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only) This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on...
Page 223: Smartbeam™ - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 SmartBeam™ — If Equipped If the windshield or SmartBeam™ mirror is replaced, the SmartBeam™ mirror must be re-aimed to ensure proper The SmartBeam™ system provides increased forward performance. See your local authorized dealer. lighting at night by automating high beam control through the use of a digital camera mounted on the To Activate...
Page 224: Headlight Time Delay
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlight Time Delay NOTE: The Headlight Time Delay is programmable us- ing theUconnect® System, refer to “Uconnect® Settings” This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further for up to 90 seconds when leaving your vehicle in an information.
Page 225: Lights-On Reminder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights — If Equipped The front fog light switch is built into the headlight switch.
Page 226: Multifunction Lever
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on. NOTE: The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on. However, selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Page 227: Turn Signals
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 Turn Signals Lane Change Assist Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Lights Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- time visibility.
Page 229: Ambient Light
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Courtesy Lights Ambient Light The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, press the lens a feature.
Page 230: Interior Lights
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights Dimmer Controls The interior lights come on when a door is opened. The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is located on the left side of the instrument panel. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is moved to the LOCK position.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left Dome Light Position dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the the instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders (if second detent to turn on the interior lights.
Page 232: Windshield Wipers And Washers
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper System The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions and washer when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be- or ACC position.
Page 233: Windshield Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Windshield Washers CAUTION! To use the washer, push the multifunction lever inward • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving (toward the steering column) and hold it for as long as through an automatic car wash. Damage to the washer spray is desired.
Page 234: Automatic Headlights Only)
232 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 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the multifunction lever. Wiper delay position 1 is the least wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the sensitive, and wiper delay position 4 is the most sensi- following conditions: tive.
Page 236: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle down. To tilt the steering column, move the steering This feature allows you to tilt the steering column wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or upward or downward.
Page 237: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The power tilt/telescoping steering column lever is located below the multifunction lever on the steering column.
Page 238: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps ter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel warm your hands in cold weather.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Controls Soft-Key Heated Steering Wheel Soft-Key NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate.
Page 240: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! (Continued) On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that steering wheel can be programmed to come on during a insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering remote start.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward (toward the driver). • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys- tem is on.
Page 242: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, WARNING! you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. to return the adjustable pedals to pre-programmed posi- You could lose control and have an accident.
Page 243: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Control system has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control system can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
Page 244: To Set A Desired Speed
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on on level ground before pressing the SET button. when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally •...
Page 245: To Resume Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 To Resume Speed To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is set, push the SET (-) button. If the button is continually To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) held in the SET (-) position, the set speed will continue to button and release.
Page 246: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the vehicle set speed. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains on highways and major roadways.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The ACC system: • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience • Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, system. It is not a substitute for active driving and stationary objects (e.g., a stopped vehicle in a involvement.
Page 248: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Cruise Control system has two control modes: WARNING! • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an You should switch off the ACC system: appropriate distance between vehicles. • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, •...
Page 249: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the ve- hicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise Control. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) You can only activate ACC if the vehicle speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h).
Page 250: To Activate
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following To Activate conditions: Push and release the ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in • When you apply the brakes. the EVIC displays “Adaptive Cruise Ready.” •...
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 To turn the system OFF, push and release the ON/OFF WARNING! button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the EVIC will display “Adaptive Cruise Control Off.” Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous.
Page 252: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set A Desired ACC Speed Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do not, the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the speed.
Page 253: To Cancel
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 • The system will not be controlling the distance be- To Cancel tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle The system will disable ACC without erasing the memory if: speed will only be determined by the position of the •...
Page 254: To Turn Off
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If ACC is resumed or set with the ESC/TCS off, To Turn Off ESC will automatically be re-engaged. The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if: • You push and release the ON/OFF button. •...
Page 255: To Vary The Speed Setting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 Pressing the RES + button once will result in a 1 mph WARNING! (1 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph (1 km/h). The Resume function should only be used if traffic and road conditions permit.
Page 256: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The ACC system can only apply a maximum of 25% of the vehicle’s braking capability and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop. • The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 Distance Set 2 (medium) Distance Set 1 (short) To change the distance setting, press the Distance button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting adjusts between 3 (long), 2 (medium), and 1 (short).
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The distance setting is changed. If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set speed. If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on same lane, the EVIC displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indi- ACC Activation).
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 Brake Alert 3 Brake Alert 2...
Page 260: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “ACC” or “Cruise” is highlighted in the EVIC. Status of the ACC or Cruise is also displayed in the menu line. Press and release the SELECT (right arrow) button to display the following information: Adaptive Cruise Control Off •...
Page 261: Display Warnings And Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 • ACC Unavailable Warning ACC SET • When ACC is set, the set speed will display. • The EVIC will return to the last display selected after five seconds of no ACC display activity. •...
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” message To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor- can sometimes be displayed while driving in highly tant to note the following maintenance items: reflective areas (i.e.
Page 263: Precautions While Driving With Acc
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 When the condition that deactivated the system is no longer present, the system will return to the “Adaptive Cruise Control Off” state and will resume function by simply reactivating it. NOTE: Installing a vehicle front-end protector or an aftermarket grille or modifying the grille is not recom- mended.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adding A Trailer Hitch The weight of a trailer/hitch may affect the performance of ACC. If there is a noticeable change in performance following the installation of a trailer/hitch, or if the ACC performance does not return to normal after removing the trailer/hitch see your authorized dealer.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 Using ACC On Hills When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions, and the steepness of the hills, ACC perfor- mance may be limited.
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Changing ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the ACC system to take action.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Narrow Vehicles Stationary Objects And Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they vehicles.
Page 268: General Information
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information to the change of state from Adaptive Cruise Control to normal Cruise Control. “Cruise Ready” will be displayed FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems if the system was in ACC READY or ACC SET position. “Cruise Off”...
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 To Set A Desired Speed To Cancel When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, press the The system will disable normal Cruise Control without SET - button and release. The EVIC will display the set erasing the memory if: speed.
Page 270: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Turn Off Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped The system will turn off and erase the set speed in The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system provides memory if: the driver with audible and visual warnings (within the EVIC) when it detects a potential frontal collision.
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 NOTE: The minimum speed for FCW activation is 10 mph The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting, this allows (16 km/h). the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • FCW will not react to irrelevant objects such as over- occurs, try activating FCW again later, following a key head objects, ground reflections, objects not in the path cycle. If the problem persists, see your authorized dealer. of the car, stationary objects that are far away, oncom- ing traffic, or leading vehicles with the same or higher rate of speed.
Page 273: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ParkSense® Sensors The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist system provides visual The four ParkSense® sensors, located in the rear fascia/ and audible indications of the distance between the rear bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.
Page 274: Parksense® Display
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ParkSense® Warning screen is located within the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). It provides visual warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle. Refer to “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Settings” in Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 As the vehicle moves closer to the object, the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous. Park Assist System Off The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone.
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone...
Page 277: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 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 operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than...
Page 278: Service The Parksense® Rear Park Assist System
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 When the ParkSense® Rear Park Assist system is mal- clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruc- functioning, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center tion and then cycle the ignition.
Page 279: Parksense® System Usage Precautions
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 • 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 280 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is unable to to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. obstructions, and blind spots before backing up.
Page 281: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF The ParkView® camera is located on the rear of the EQUIPPED vehicle above the rear License plate. Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen...
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView® should only Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera. Always be used as a parking aid. The ParkView® camera is check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to unable to view every obstacle or object in your check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, ob-...
Page 283: Turning Parkview® On Or Off - With Touch-Screen Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Touch—Screen Radio 1. Turn the Radio on. 2. Press the “More” soft-key. 3. Press the “Settings” soft-key. 4. Press the “Safety & Driving Assistance” soft-key. 5. Press the check box soft key next to “Parkview® Backup Camera”...
Page 284: Courtesy Lights
282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Lights To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of pressed.
Page 285: Sunglasses Bin Door
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 Courtesy Lights Sunglasses Bin Door Sunglasses Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED At the front of the console a compartment is provided for HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ment access is a “push/push”...
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The HomeLink® buttons, located on either the overhead console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- ent HomeLink® channels.The HomeLink® indicator is located above the center button. HomeLink® Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner NOTE: HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.
Page 287: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 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 288 286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE opener. It is NOT the button that is normally used to 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. open and close the door. The name and color of the 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) button may vary by manufacturer.
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 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 290: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
288 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 291: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 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 292 290 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 293: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 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 294: General Information
292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following while you are programming the universal trans- two conditions: ceiver.
Page 295: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and visors on the overhead console. do not leave the key in the ignition switch (or leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 296: Opening Sunroof - Express
294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express Closing Sunroof — Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half Press the switch forward and release it within one- second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automati- half second and the sunroof will close automatically from cally from any position.
Page 297: Pinch Protect Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 Pinch Protect Feature Sunshade Operation This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is sunroof will automatically retract.
Page 298: Sunroof Maintenance
296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Ignition Off time is programmable using the Sunroof Maintenance Uconnect® System. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further the glass panel.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. •...
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center console outlet is powered directly from the There is also a 12 volt power outlet located on the back of battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into the center console for rear passengers. This power outlet this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent the has power available only when the ignition is placed in engine from starting.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 299 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 302 300 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • After the use of high power draw accessories or • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw long periods of the vehicle not being started (with power from the vehicle’s battery even when not in accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 303: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 301 CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the center console. Front Cupholders Retractable Cover...
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated and Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped Press the “Cold” symbol once to turn on the cupholder; press the symbol a second time to turn the cupholder off. Your vehicle may be equipped with heated and cooled Press the “Hot”...
Page 305: Rear Seat Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 303 Rear Seat Cupholders Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest On some vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned a light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide conve- passengers.
Page 306: Storage
304 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Glovebox Storage The glovebox storage compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Opened Glovebox Storage Compartment Console Features There is an open cubby bin located forward of the shift lever.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 305 integrated coin holder, along with additional area for small items like an ipod or phone. Below the upper tray, the lower storage compartment is made for larger items, like CDs and tissue boxes. In addition, the 12 volt power outlet, USB and Aux jack are located here.
Page 308: Door Storage
306 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat The door panels contain storage areas. The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 307 WARNING! WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into The weight and position of cargo and passengers can position. If the seatback is not securely locked into change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle position, the seat will not provide the proper sta- handling.
Page 310: Rear Window Features
308 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to The rear window defroster button is located on the heating elements: the climate control. Press this button to turn on the •...
Page 311: Load Leveling System - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 309 LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The automatic load leveling system will provide a level- riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading conditions. A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling to complete depending on road surface conditions.
Page 313: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ EVIC Red Telltale Lights ....331 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..313 ▫ Oil Change Due ..... .334 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® SETTINGS ....340 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED ......372 ▫...
Page 315: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 7 — ESC Off Switch 13 — Engine Start/Stop Button 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Uconnect® System Hard Controls 14 — Trunk Release Button 3 — Hazard Switch 9 —...
Page 316: Instrument Cluster
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 317: Instrument Cluster - Premium
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 318: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on, a 1. Tachometer continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the This gauge measures engine revolutions-per-minute signals off.
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 7. Odometer Display /Electronic Vehicle Information Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Center (EVIC) Display The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the Odometer Display instrument cluster. For further information, refer to The odometer display shows the total distance the ve- “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”.
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 8. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If Equipped Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to Each tire, including the spare (if provided), maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has should be checked monthly when cold and in- not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS...
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more 9. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that to continue to function properly.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Speedometer CAUTION! Indicates vehicle speed. Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator 11. Fuel Door Reminder Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the drivability.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 13. Air Bag Warning Light If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system This light will turn on for four to eight seconds is not functioning and that service is required.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the...
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by the brake fluid level checked.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds Light”...
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver’s seat CAUTION! belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound. Refer to Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage “Occupant Restraints”...
Page 328: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful CENTER (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 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menu and Vehicle Info and Trip Info sub-menus (Fuel Economy, Ve- hicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Trip Info, Vehicle Speed, and Turn Menu OFF) and sub-menus.
Page 330: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SELECT Button The main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main Press and release the SELECT button for access to menu. The main display area also displays pop up main menus, sub-menus or to select a personal messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn- setting in the setup menu.
Page 331: Evic White Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • Unstored Messages The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples middle, and red telltales on the left.
Page 332: Evic Amber Telltales
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Speed Control ON • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) SET This light will turn on when the electronic This light will turn on when the ACC is SET. speed control is ON. For further information, For further information, refer to “Adaptive refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 333: Evic Red Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • Low Fuel Telltale • SERV AWD (Service All Wheel Drive) Indicator When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal This light will turn on when the All Wheel (11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until Drive feature requires service.
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Pressure Warning Light vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the rized dealer. light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off •...
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • If the light remains lit with the engine running, your If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, authorized dealer for service as soon as possible.
Page 336: Oil Change Due
334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Oil Change Due CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- indicator system. The “Oil Change Due” message will ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
Page 337: Fuel Economy
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the Fuel Economy MENU button. To reset the oil change indicator system Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Fuel (after performing the scheduled maintenance), perform Economy”...
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- Average Fuel Economy / ECO Fuel Saver tion: Mode — If Equipped Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read “RESET” or show dashes for two seconds.
Page 339: Vehicle Speed
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 Distance To Empty (DTE) Miles Per Gallon (MPG) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with The Miles Per Gallon (MPG) feature displays instanta- the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is neous fuel economy in a bar graph below the DTE, this determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous function cannot be reset.
Page 340: Trip Info
338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip Info To Reset The Display Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being Trip A displayed. Press and release the SELECT button once to Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last clear the resettable function being displayed.
Page 341: Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • Engine Hours Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle Displays the number of hours of engine operation. Info” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. •...
Page 342: Hard-Keys
340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® SETTINGS Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 4.3 Settings The Uconnect® system uses a combination of soft and hard keys located on the center of the instrument panel In this mode the Uconnect® system allows you to access that allows you to access and change the customer programmable features that may be equipped such as programmable features.
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 1 — Uconnect® 4.3 Settings Hard-Key Uconnect® 4.3 Soft-Keys...
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Language Display • Brightness Touch the Language soft-key to change this display. When in this display, you may select one of three languages for all Touch the Brightness soft-key to change this display. display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the When in this display, you may select display brightness navigation system (if equipped).
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 • Voice Response Clock • Set Time Touch the Voice Response soft-key to change the Voice Response Length settings. To change the Voice Response Touch the Set Time soft-key to change this display. When Length, press and release the Brief or Long soft-key. Then in this display, you may select the time display settings.
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sync Time – If Equipped driving experience. To change the FCW status, press and release the OFF, Near or Far button. Then touch the arrow Touch the Sync Time soft-key to change this display. back soft-key.
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 • Tilt Mirrors In Reverse mode. When this mode is selected, the Blind Spot Moni- tor (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual Touch the Tilt Mirrors In Reverse soft-key to change this alert in the outside mirrors.
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Rain Sensing Lights • Illuminated Approach Touch the Rain Sensing soft-key to change this display. When this feature is selected, the system will automati- Touch the Illuminated Approach soft-key to change this cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture display.
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 • 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 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sound Horn With Remote Start Doors & Locks • Auto Unlock On Exit Touch the Sound Horn With Remote Start soft-key to change this display. When this feature is selected, the Touch the Auto Unlock On Exit soft-key to change this horn will sound when the remote start is activated.
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 • Remote Door Unlock Order programmed, only the driver’s door will unlock when the driver’s door is grasped. With Passive Entry, if Touch the Remote Door Unlock Order soft-key to change Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press is programmed, this display.
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat Heated Seats location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set • Auto Heated Seats to ON) when the RKE transmitter is used to unlock the Touch the Auto Heated Seats soft-key to change this door.
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 • Headlight Off Delay either front door will cancel this feature. To change the Engine Off Power Delay status, touch the 0 seconds, Touch the Headlight Off Delay soft-key to change this 45 seconds, 5 minutes or 10 minutes soft-key. Then touch display.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Calibration NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Touch the Calibration soft-key to change this setting. This Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to module is located, and it can cause interference with the manually reset the compass.
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 • Speed Adjusted Volume Audio • Equalizer Touch the Speed Adjusted Volume soft-key to change this display. This feature increases or decreases volume rela- Touch the Equalizer soft-key to change this display. tive to vehicle speed. To change the Speed Adjusted When in this display, you may adjust the Bass, Mid and Volume, press the OFF, 1, 2 or 3 soft-key.
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Subscription Info Phone / Bluetooth • Paired Devices New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free limited time subscription to SIRIUS Satellite Radio with This feature shows which phones are paired to the your radio.
Page 357: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect® 8.4 Settings
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 Customer Programmable Features — Once the setting is complete press the Back Arrow Uconnect® 8.4 Settings soft-key to return to the previous menu or press the X soft-key to close out of the settings screen. Pressing the Press the More soft-key, then press the Settings soft-key Up or Down Arrow soft-keys on the right side of the to display the menu setting screen.
Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Display Brightness With Headlights ON language soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the language, showing that setting has been selected. Touch When in this display, you may select the brightness with the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. the headlights on.
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 • Touchscreen Beep • Fuel Saver Display In Cluster When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the The “ECO” message is located in the instrument cluster sound heard when a touch screen button (soft-key) is display, this message can be turned on or off.
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Time Hours • Time Format When in this display, you may adjust the hours. The Sync When in this display, you may select the time format with GPS Time soft-key must be unchecked. To make display setting.
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 Safety / Assistance For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con- trol (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your After pressing the Safety / Assistance soft-key the fol- Vehicle”. lowing settings will be available. • Park Assist •...
Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual alert in the outside mirrors. When “Lights & Chime” When this feature is selected, the outside sideview mir- mode is activated, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will rors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the RUN show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an position and the transmission shift lever is in the RE-...
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 • ParkView® Backup Camera • Rain Sensing Auto Wipers Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear When this feature is selected, the system will automati- Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever on the windshield.
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Lights The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make After pressing the Lights soft-key the following settings your selection, touch the Headlights With Wipers softkey, will be available.
Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 • Daytime Running Lights – If Available • Flash Headlights With Lock When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on When this feature is selected, the headlights will flash whenever the engine is running. To make your selection, when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote touch the Daytime Running Lights soft-key, until a Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto Unlock On Exit • Sound Horn With Lock When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the the remote start is activated.
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 • 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks Unlocks is programmed touching the handle more than once will only result in the driver’s door opening. If When 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is selected, only the driver door first is selected, once the driver door is driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote opened, the interior door lock/unlock switch can be used...
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Personal Settings Linked To FOB — If Equipped • Horn With Remote Start This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the the remote start is activated.
Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Engine Off Options 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. To change the After pressing the Engine Off Options soft-key the fol- Engine Off Power Delay status touch the 0 seconds, lowing settings will be available.
Page 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly set, the compass will automatically compensate for the differences, and provide the most accurate compass heading.
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 calibrate the compass by pressing the ON soft-key and NOTE: Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide your completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free finger up or down to change the setting as well as touch from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL directly on the desired setting.
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Surround Sound • Channel Skip This feature provides simulated surround sound mode. SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of To make your selection, touch the Surround Sound channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to soft-key, select On or Off followed by pressing the arrow exclude undesirable channels while scanning.
Page 373: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To HARMAN KARDON® Logic7® HIGH reactivate your service, either call the number listed on PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND the screen or visit the provider online. SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) —...
Page 374: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The GreenEdge high-efficiency speaker designs ensure Selecting “Surround Sound” through the DSS modes the system has higher SPL and a dramatic increase in activates the Harman Kardon® Logic7® multichannel dynamic sound quality. The speakers are tuned for surround-sound technology in your vehicle.
Page 375: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ CD/AUX/VES, etc.). The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand control is different depending on which mode you are in.
Page 376: Cd Player
374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once precautions: will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the 1.
Page 377: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular CLIMATE CONTROLS disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective coating The air conditioning and heating system is designed to removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, make you comfortable in all types of weather.
Page 378: General Overview
376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL General Overview 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® touch-screen. Automatic Climate Controls — Hard-keys (ATC System Shown) Uconnect®...
Page 379: Soft-Keys
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. Uconnect® 8.4 Automatic Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys Uconnect® 4.3 Manual Temperature Controls — Soft-keys...
Page 380 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys And 4. AUTO Operation Button Soft-keys) Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by 1. MAX A/C Button adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch between Press and release to change the current setting, the manual mode and automatic modes.
Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 6. Rear Defrost Button CAUTION! (Continued) Press and release this button to turn on the rear window • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). window cleaners on the interior surface of the An indicator will illuminate when the rear window window.
Page 382 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The speeds can be selected using either hard-keys or soft-keys Provides the passenger with independent temperature as follows: control. Push the button for cooler temperature settings. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the cli- NOTE: Pressing this button while in Sync mode will mate controls will not function during Remote Start opera-...
Page 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 12. Modes NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con- ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air warmer air from the floor outlets. comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, •...
Page 384: Climate Control Functions
382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Climate Control OFF Button 16. Temperature Control (Manual Temperature Control Only) Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control ON/OFF. Press the temperature soft-key to regulate the tempera- ture of the air inside the passenger compartment. Moving 14.
Page 385 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 NOTE: Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the prior settings. The soft-key illuminates when MAX A/C • For Manual Climate Controls, if the system is in Mix, is ON. Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C can be turned off, but the A/C system shall remain active to prevent fogging In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can be of the windows.
Page 386: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may Automatic Operation lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation feature 1. Press the AUTO hard-key or soft-key button (4) on the may be unavailable (soft-key greyed out) if conditions exist Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Panel.
Page 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 NOTE: Manual Operation • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for The system allows for manual selection of blower speed, air distribution mode, A/C status and recirculation control. cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts the temperature, mode, and blower speed to provide The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by comfort as quickly as possible.
Page 388: Operating Tips
386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Winter Operation Use of the air Recirculation mode during Winter months NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for is not recommended because it may cause window suggested control settings for various weather conditions. fogging.
Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if windshield and provide sufficient heating.
Page 390 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 391: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....394 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ... .399 ▫ Automatic Transmission ....394 ▫...
Page 392 390 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Operation – Five-Speed Transmission ..420 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ... . .431 SPORT MODE (5.7L ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED . . .422 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM .
Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 ▫ Tire Spinning ......460 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ... . .441 ▫...
Page 394 392 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ....477 ▫ Starting ......485 ▫...
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 ▫ Towing Requirements ....498 TRAILER TOWING .....491 ▫...
Page 396: Starting Procedures
394 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children), and do not present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-...
Page 397: Keyless Enter-N-Go
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 Keyless Enter-N-Go™ CAUTION! This feature allows the driver to oper- Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ate the ignition switch with the push ing precautions are not observed: of a button, as long as the Remote •...
Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. The system takes over and attempts to start the 3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/ vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
Page 399: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 397 ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions – With 4. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or to return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC NEUTRAL Position) displays “OFF”).
Page 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE WARNING! (Continued) START/STOP Button) • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it If the engine fails to start after you have followed the started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- “Normal Starting”...
Page 401: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 399 After Starting WARNING! The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will Remember to disconnect the engine block heater decrease as the engine warms up. cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —...
Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEU- position, the shift lever is locked in PARK, securing TRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle the vehicle against unwanted movement. • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL speed.
Page 403: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 Key Ignition Park Interlock WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK access to an unlocked vehicle.
Page 404: Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
402 STARTING AND OPERATING Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission – If Equipped section). To shift past multiple gear ranges at once (such as PARK to DRIVE), move the lever past the first (or second) Your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art, fuel detent.
Page 405 STARTING AND OPERATING 403 Standard Shifter Optional Shifter With AutoStick® The standard shift lever has PARK, REVERSE, NEU- The optional shift lever (with AutoStick® shift paddles TRAL, DRIVE, and LOW shift positions. Using the LOW mounted on the steering wheel) provides PARK, RE- position manually downshifts the transmission to a VERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE, and SPORT shift positions.
Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting From PARK To DRIVE Shifting From NEUTRAL To DRIVE Firmly press the brake pedal, press the lock button on the Firmly press the brake pedal, press the lock button on the shift lever, then pull and hold the shift lever fully shift lever, then pull the shift lever rearward and release.
Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 Shifting From DRIVE To SPORT/LOW NOTE: • After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow Vehicles Equipped With SPORT Mode the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is To shift from DRIVE to SPORT, pull the shift lever especially important when the engine is cold.
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a level surface, you may shift the WARNING! (Continued) transmission into PARK first, and then apply the parking • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others brake. if it is not completely in PARK. Check by trying to When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before move the shift lever out of PARK with the brake shifting the transmission to PARK, otherwise the load on the...
Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, in a location accessible to children), and do not you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N- running.
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING The following indicators should be used to ensure that NEUTRAL you have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position: Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged • When shifting into PARK, firmly move the transmis- periods with the engine running.
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 while towing heavy trailers), use the AutoStick® shift CAUTION! control (if equipped) to select a lower gear. Under these conditions, using a lower gear will improve performance Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shift- reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause ing and heat buildup.
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING LOW – If Equipped In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the Use this range for engine braking when descending very following steps. steep grades. In this range, the transmission will down- shift for increased engine braking.
Page 413: Five-Speed Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- The electronically-controlled transmission provides a mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your earliest precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has diagnos- self-calibrating;...
Page 414: Gear Ranges
412 STARTING AND OPERATING tapping one of the steering wheel-mounted shift paddles Gear Ranges (-/+) (if equipped), will manually select the transmission DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or gear, and will display that gear in the instrument cluster NEUTRAL into another gear range.
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 PARK WARNING! This range supplements the parking brake by locking the • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. parking brake. Always apply the parking brake Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- motion.
Page 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If fob and lock your vehicle. •...
Page 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that CAUTION! 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 OFF posi- will not move out of PARK.
Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE 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 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 SPORT - IF EQUIPPED is selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will con- tinue to operate. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to This mode alters the transmission’s automatic shift be driven to an authorized dealer for service without schedule for sportier driving.
Page 420: Autostick
418 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- AUTOSTICK® mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your AutoStick® is a driver-interactive transmission feature earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has providing manual shift control, giving you more control diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could of the vehicle.
Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 • If AutoStick® is engaged while in SPORT mode, mode will downshift the transmission to the next lower gear, while using (+) to enter AutoStick® mode will manual gear selection will be maintained until either retain the current gear. When AutoStick® is active, the SPORT mode is exited or as described below.
Page 422: Operation - Five-Speed Transmission
420 STARTING AND OPERATING the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is WARNING! manually selected by the driver (using the shift lever, or the shift paddles [if equipped]), unless an engine lugging Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a or overspeed condition would result.
Page 423 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 • The transmission will automatically downshift as the • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick® is engaged. vehicle slows down (to prevent engine lugging) and • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when will display the current gear. AutoStick®...
Page 424: Sport Mode (5.7L Only) - If Equipped
422 STARTING AND OPERATING • Automatic (Auto) Mode — This is the default position SPORT MODE (5.7L ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED when vehicle ignition is first turned on. This mode will This vehicle is equipped with an electronic controlled give a sporty, but comfortable ride. Within this mode, dampening system.
Page 425: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 • AUTO mode will provide a sporty comfortable ride, To maximize fuel economy, your AWD vehicle automati- where as SPORT or TRACK will be a firmer, sportier cally defaults to rear-wheel drive (RWD) when road and suspension with better handling.
Page 426: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
424 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If the “SERVICE AWD SYSTEM” warning mes- DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES sage appears after engine start up, or during driving, it Acceleration means that the AWD system is not functioning properly Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- and that service is required.
Page 427: Traction
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 Traction DRIVING THROUGH WATER When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Driving through water more than a few inches/ wedge of water to build up between the tire and road centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure surface.
Page 428: Shallow Standing Water
426 STARTING AND OPERATING Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! (Continued) Although your vehicle is capable of driving through • Driving through standing water may cause damage shallow standing water, consider the following Caution to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always in- and Warning before doing so. spect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmis- sion, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., fluid CAUTION!
Page 429: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 POWER STEERING WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- steering system that will give you good vehicle response cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces.
Page 430: Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L Engine Only - If Equipped
428 STARTING AND OPERATING If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM” NOTE: message and a flashing icon are displayed on • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- the EVIC screen, it indicates that the vehicle tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under needs to be taken to the dealer for service.
Page 431: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 429 PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the PARK position. 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 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 433: Anti-Lock Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the in a location accessible to children), and do not parking brake released, a brake system malfunction leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N- is indicated.
Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you These are all normal characteristics of ABS. may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises. These noises are the system per- WARNING! forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS is •...
Page 435: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- brake control system that include Anti-Lock Brake System ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist System braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded (BAS), and the Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Page 436: Traction Control System (Tcs)
434 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! This system complements the ABS by optimizing the The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics vehicle braking capability during emergency brake ma- from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the neuvers.
Page 437: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel. Engine WARNING! power may also be reduced to assist in counteracting the condition of oversteer or understeer and help the vehicle The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics maintain the desired path.
Page 438 436 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes The “ESC Off” switch is located on the switch bank in the center of the instrument panel. To enter the “Partial Off” The ESC system has two available operating modes: mode, momentarily press the “ESC Off” switch and the ESC On “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 439: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 Hill Start Assist (HSA) WARNING! The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. HSA will maintain vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the the level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by period of time after the driver takes their foot off of the...
Page 440 438 STARTING AND OPERATING • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., Towing With HSA vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade ing uphill is in REVERSE gear). when pulling a trailer. HSA will work in REVERSE and all forward gears when WARNING! the activation criteria have been met.
Page 441: Ready Alert Braking
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 Ready Alert Braking WARNING! (Continued) Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle reach full braking during emergency braking situations. on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may and using the parking brake, it will roll down the occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by...
Page 442: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
440 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- ESC OFF Indicator Light celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator driving to the prevailing road conditions.
Page 443: Synchronizing Esc
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 Synchronizing ESC TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION If the power supply is interrupted (battery dis- Tire Markings connected or discharged), the “ESC Activation/ Malfunction Indicator Light” may illuminate with the engine running. If this should occur, turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right.
Page 444 442 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16. design standards.
Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 446 444 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 447: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 448 446 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits) 03 = Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) — 03 means the 3rd week 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) —...
Page 449: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 447 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 450: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
448 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 451 STARTING AND OPERATING 449 To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 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 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the of your vehicle with varying seating configurations...
Page 453 STARTING AND OPERATING 451...
Page 454: Tires - General Information
452 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 455: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 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 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING At least once a month: 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum infla- • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality tion pressure molded into the tire sidewall. pocket-type pressure gauge.
Page 457: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 458: Tire Types
456 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Types Snow Tires Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires All Season Tires – If Equipped during the winter. Snow tires can be identified by a All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (spring, mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall.
Page 459: Run Flat Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid Spare Tires and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- CAUTION! hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be checked before using these tire types.
Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a Do not install more than one compact spare tire and compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on...
Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 Full Size Spare – If Equipped tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the first opportunity.
Page 462: Tire Spinning
460 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 463: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 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 464 462 STARTING AND OPERATING when replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on WARNING! “Tread Wear Indicators”. Refer to the “Tire and Loading • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than Information” placard for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be that specified for your vehicle.
Page 465: Tire Chains
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 • Due to limited clearance, the Security Chain Company WARNING! (Continued) (SCC) Super Z6 low profile traction device or equiva- • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having lent is recommended on P215/65R17, P225/60R18 or adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire P235/55R18 tires..
Page 466 464 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h). To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the • Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large following precautions: bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle. •...
Page 467: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross” shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at does not apply to some directional tires that must not be different loads and perform different steering, driving, reversed.
Page 468: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
466 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the limit for any reason, including low temperature effects driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- and natural pressure loss through the tire.
Page 469 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
Page 470: Base System
468 STARTING AND OPERATING • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- NOTE: nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure gauge, even if under-inflation has not reached the level or condition.
Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly The TPM Telltale Light will illuminate in the and to maintain the proper pressure. instrument cluster, a LOW TIRE message will be The TPMS consists of the following components: displayed and a chime will sound when tire...
Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING Service TPMS Warning 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. If a system fault is detected, the TPM Telltale Light will 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. Vehicles With Full Size Spare The system fault will also sound a chime.
Page 473: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 Vehicles With Compact Spare 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, 1. The compact spare tire does not have a TPM sensor. the TPMS will update automatically and the TPM Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in Telltale Light will turn OFF, as long as no tire pressure...
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS consists of the following components: Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings • Receiver module, The TPM Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when • Four TPM sensors, tire pressure is low in one or more of the four •...
Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes longer display, and a pressure value will display in place above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive of the dashes. A system fault can occur due to any of the this information.
Page 476 474 STARTING AND OPERATING The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM In addition, the EVIC will display a low pressure message for a minimum of five seconds when a system message and a graphic showing the low tire pressure fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is value flashing or in a different color.
Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road 4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warn- sound, the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for ing limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the TPM 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the EVIC Telltale Light will remain ON and a chime will sound.
Page 478: General Information
476 STARTING AND OPERATING General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 3.6L Engine – If Equipped RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the This engine is designed to meet all emis- following conditions: sions regulations and provide excellent fuel •...
Page 479: Starting And Operating ▫ Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 477 performance. The use of premium gasoline is not recom- Reformulated Gasoline mended, as it will not provide any benefit over regular Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner gasoline in these engines. burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe- your engine.
Page 480: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
478 STARTING AND OPERATING E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles CAUTION! Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
Page 481: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 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 482: Fuel System Cautions
480 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 483: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 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 484 482 STARTING AND OPERATING the other sections of this manual for information on CAUTION! features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline-only powered vehicles. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge...
Page 485: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
STARTING AND OPERATING 483 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 486: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
484 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles • Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formu- non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, you may experience lated engine oils.
Page 487: Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 Starting Replacement Parts The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and...
Page 488: Adding Fuel
486 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located in the driver’s door map pocket). Fuel Filler Door 3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system. 4.
Page 489 STARTING AND OPERATING 487 NOTE: Only the correct size nozzle opens the latches allowing the flapper door to open. 5. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off the fuel tank is full. 6. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door. NOTE: A funnel is provided (located in the trunk in the spare tire area) to open the flapper door to allow for emergency refueling with a gas can.
Page 490: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
488 STARTING AND OPERATING Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release WARNING! If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the filler door emergency release. vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is 1.
Page 491: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 489 3. Pull the release cable. VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on the “Vehicle Certification Label.” This information should be used for passenger and luggage loading as indicated. Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 492: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)
490 STARTING AND OPERATING • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear WARNING! • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is • Type of Vehicle important that you do not exceed the maximum front • Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) or rear GAWR.
Page 493: Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 491 Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle NOTE: separately. It is important that you distribute the load • Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” affixed to the evenly over the front and rear axles. rear of the driver’s door for your vehicle’s GVWR and Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and GAWRs.
Page 494: Common Towing Definitions
492 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be The following trailer towing related definitions will assist supported by the scale. you in understanding the following information: Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 Trailer Sway Control WARNING! The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be It is important that you do not exceed the maximum installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition that typically provides adjustable friction associated with can result if either rating is exceeded.
Page 496 494 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch Weights (TW) and may be required depending on vehicle and trailer configuration / loading to comply with Gross A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) requirements. age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the WARNING! tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s).
Page 497: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. Trailer Hitch the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Industry Standards tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Page 498: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
496 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Max. GTW (Gross Max. Tongue Weight Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Trailer Weight) (See Note) 3.6L Automatic 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Page 499 STARTING AND OPERATING 497 Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on Consider the following items when computing the your bumper or trailer hitch. weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle.
Page 500: Towing Requirements
498 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements WARNING! To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- Improper towing can lead to an injury collision. train components the following guidelines are recom- Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing mended: as safe as possible: •...
Page 501 STARTING AND OPERATING 499 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your • Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to vehicle and the trailer such that the following four the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 502 500 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Tires – When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor- mation” in “Starting and Operating” for information – Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact on replacement tires and for the proper tire replace- spare tire.
Page 503 STARTING AND OPERATING 501 • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over WARNING! (Continued) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping 2,000 lbs (907 kg). distance. When towing you should allow for addi- tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle CAUTION! in front of you.
Page 504 502 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground Four-Pin Connector 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...
Page 505: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 503 Towing Tips If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 min- utes of continuous operation, then change the transmis- Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, sion fluid and filter as specified for “police, taxi, fleet, or and backing up the trailer in an area located away from frequent trailer towing.”...
Page 506 504 STARTING AND OPERATING AutoStick® – If Equipped Cooling System – When using the AutoStick® shift control, select the To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- highest gear that allows for adequate performance and heating, take the following actions: avoids frequent downshifts.
Page 507: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 505 RECREATIONAL TOWING CAUTION! (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- Two-Wheel Drive And All-Wheel Drive ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, case damage.
Page 509: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...508 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES... .518 ▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ....519 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 510: Hazard Warning Flashers
508 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank near the top center of the instrument panel. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
Page 511: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 509 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 512: Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
510 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 513 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 511 Spare Tire Fastener Jack Fastener 4. Remove the spare tire. 6. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the 5. Remove the fastener securing the jack. left to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack assembly.
Page 514: Preparations For Jacking
512 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. WARNING! 3. Set the parking brake. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or 4. Place the shift lever into PARK. hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle.
Page 515: Jacking And Changing A Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 513 Jacking And Changing A Tire 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 516 514 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench. CAUTION! 2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on cap covers the lug nuts, use the lug wrench to pry the locations other than those indicated in the Jacking center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle.
Page 517 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 515 NOTE: If the vehicle is too low for jack placement, slide the jack on its side and rotate it up into position. Rear Jacking Location 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire.
Page 518 516 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and tire. 7.
Page 519 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 517 NOTE: 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare.
Page 520: Road Tire Installation
518 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Road Tire Installation nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 110 ft-lbs (150 N·m). If in doubt about the 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. correct tightness, have them checked with a torque 2.
Page 521: Preparations For Jump-Start
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 519 CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur. WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
Page 522: Jump-Starting Procedure
520 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park WARNING! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. ever the hood is raised.
Page 523 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 521 CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
Page 524: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
522 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion.
Page 525 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 523 NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic WARNING! Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- Control”...
Page 526: Shift Lever Override - 5 Speed Transmission
524 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: 1.
Page 527: Manual Park Release - 8 Speed Transmission (3.6L Engine)
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 525 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release: TRANSMISSION (3.6L Engine) NOTE: To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintention- ally, firmly apply the parking brake. WARNING! 1. Remove the console storage bin to access the Manual Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the Park Release lever.
Page 528 526 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, fish the tether 4. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged strap up through the opening in the console base. position, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever up and rearward, until it locks in place in the vertical position.
Page 529: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 527 To Reset The Manual Park Release: 3. Pull up gently on the tether strap to confirm that the lever is locked in its stowed position. 1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the rear side) 4.
Page 530 528 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 531 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 529 If the transmission is operable, vehicles WITHOUT AWD CAUTION! may be towed (with rear wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam- •...
Page 533: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....543 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..533 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ....544 ENGINE COMPARTMENT —...
Page 534 532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) – If Equipped ..563 ▫ Front Low Beam Headlamp and Park/Turn Lamp — Models with High Intensity ▫ Rear Axle ......563 Discharge Headlamps (HID) .
Page 535: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 533 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 6 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 —...
Page 536: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
534 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 —...
Page 537: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 535 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 emissions control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 538: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test, PROGRAMS which you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass do the following: an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Page 539: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 537 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will system to update. A recheck with the above test routine happen: may then indicate that the system is now ready. • The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal...
Page 540: Dealer Service
538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
Page 541: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 539 Engine Oil CAUTION! (Continued) Checking Oil Level – 3.6L Engine • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter- be maintained at the correct level.
Page 542 540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Checking Oil Level – 5.7L Engine Change Engine Oil To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Page 543 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 541 American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine Identification Symbol SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating This symbol means that the oil has temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature been certified by the American starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 544: Engine Oil Filter
542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine Materials Added To Engine Oil oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil The manufacturer strongly recommends against the addi- filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compartment” in “Main- tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the taining Your Vehicle”...
Page 545: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543 Engine Oil Filter Selection WARNING! (Continued) This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality near the engine compartment before starting the of replacement filters varies considerably.
Page 546: Maintenance-Free Battery
544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- tenance required. NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump starting.
Page 547 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 545 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 548: Air Conditioner Maintenance
546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- at the start of each warm season. This service should tioning system.
Page 549 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 547 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealer or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
Page 550 548 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Filter Access Cover A/C Air Filter 3. Remove the used filter. 5. Close the filter access cover. 4. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper direction of airflow, which is toward the rear of the maintenance intervals.
Page 551: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549 Body Lubrication Windshield Wiper Blades Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 552: Adding Washer Fluid
550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gal (4 L) of washer fluid when the message “Low Washer Fluid” appears in The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if front of the engine compartment.
Page 553 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 551 If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system; WARNING! (Continued) or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle; • A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;...
Page 554 552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning CAUTION! (Continued) engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe • Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Page 555: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 553 Cooling System Coolant Checks Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every WARNING! 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition flushed, and refilled with fresh coolant.
Page 556 554 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti- CAUTION! freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT. specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine Cooling System –...
Page 557 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555 important that you use the same engine coolant (OAT CAUTION! (Continued) coolant conforming to MS-12106) throughout the life of • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine your vehicle. coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional Please review these recommendations for using Organic rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze)
Page 558 556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any water when mixing the water/engine coolant (anti- accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. freeze) solution.
Page 559 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 557 Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing cool- a regulated substance requiring proper disposal.
Page 560 558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine which contains aluminum components.
Page 561: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 559 Brake System Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check In order to assure brake system performance, all brake Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately if system components should be inspected periodically. the brake system warning light indicates system failure. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 562 560 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- WARNING! (Continued) fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main- • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or taining Your Vehicle” for further information. moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container.
Page 563: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 561 fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in WARNING! (Continued) “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for fluid specifications. It is • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate important to maintain the transmission fluid at the the brake fluid.
Page 564 562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Special Additives Fluid Level Check The manufacturer strongly recommends against using The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require any special additives in the transmission. adjustment under normal operating conditions. Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the transmis- Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered sion has no dipstick.
Page 565: All Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 563 Fluid And Filter Changes The front differential fill plug is located on the outer cover near the halfshaft attachment. To inspect the differential Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper fluid level, remove the fill plug. The fluid level should be maintenance intervals.
Page 566: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
564 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on the paint, metal trim, and underbody protection. axle.
Page 567 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 565 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 568 566 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar Wheel And Wheel Trim Care cause that destroys the paint and protective coating, • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Page 569 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 567 Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped Interior Care Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following manner: Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. • Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean, dry towel.
Page 570 568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel WARNING! wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses. Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Glass Surfaces Many are potentially flammable, and if used in All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Page 571 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569 Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR® Total Clean, a mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry with a soft molded in clear plastic.
Page 572: Fuses
570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES CAUTION! Front Power Distribution Center • When installing the power distribution center The Front Power Distribution Center is located in the engine cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly compartment. This module contains fuses and relays. positioned and fully latched.
Page 573 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 571 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — — Fuse – Spare — 20 Amp All-Wheel Drive Yellow Module – If 40 Amp — Radiator Fan #1 Equipped Green —...
Page 574 572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 50 Amp — Radiator Fan #2 — 15 Amp Transmission Blue Shifter 50 Amp — Power Steering #2 — — Fuse – Spare —...
Page 575 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 573 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Engine Controller/ — — Fuse – Spare Rad Fan Relays — — Fuse – Spare — 10 Amp Airbag Module —...
Page 576: Rear Power Distribution Center
574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Power Distribution Center There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center contains fuses and relays. Rear Power Distribution Center Opening The Access Cover...
Page 577 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 Car- CAUTION! Cav- Mini- tridge Description Fuse • When installing the power distribution center Fuse cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly 60 Amp — Front PDC Feed #1 positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may Yellow allow water to get into the power distribution —...
Page 578 576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- Car- Cav- Mini- Cav- Mini- tridge Description tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp — Driver Door — — Fuse — Spare Pink — 10 Amp Fuel Door/ 30 Amp — Passenger Door Diagnostic Port Pink —...
Page 579 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 Car- Car- Cav- Mini- Cav- Mini- tridge Description tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Ignition Switch/ — 25 Amp Rear Heated Seats/ Blue Wireless Module Natural Steering Wheel — 10 Amp Steering Column —...
Page 580 578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- Car- Cav- Mini- Cav- Mini- tridge Description tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Front Heated Seats — — Fuse — Spare Yellow — — Fuse — Spare — 10 Amp Heated Cupholders/ —...
Page 581: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 VEHICLE STORAGE Interior Bulbs Bulb Number If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps battery. Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp •...
Page 582: Bulb Replacement
580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Bulb Number Rear Side Marker Low Beam Headlamp Backup Lamp 3157 (Standard Halogen) Center High-Mount Stop LED (Serviced at Low Beam Headlamp – D3S (Serviced at Lamp (CHMSL) Authorized Dealer) High Intensity Authorized Dealer) License Discharge (HID)
Page 583: Front Low Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 2. Twist the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun- Front Low Beam Headlamp and Park/Turn terclockwise, and then pull it out of the headlamp Lamp — Models with High Intensity Discharge assembly. Headlamps (HID) HID Headlamps CAUTION! The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
Page 584: Backup Lamps
582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of HID headlamps when the headlight switch is turned ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electro- cution if not serviced properly. See your authorized dealer for service.
Page 585: License Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 License Lamp 1. Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 1 — License Lamp Bulb 2 —...
Page 586: Fluid Capacities
584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) All Engines 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3.6 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6 Liter Engine –...
Page 587: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). 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.
Page 588: Chassis
586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, Or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – 8-Speed We recommend you use Shell L12108 Transmission Fluid. Transmission Automatic Transmission – 5-Speed We recommend you ONLY use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission.
Page 589: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....590 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .588...
Page 590 588 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis- Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicator system. The oil change indicator system will indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Page 591 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 589 NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months, Change Indicator System: whichever comes first. • Change oil and filter Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: •...
Page 592 590 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary. Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel Drive Only).
Page 593 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 591 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Inspect the transfer case fluid. Change the transfer case fluid; if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing.
Page 594 592 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing (five-speed only). Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (five-speed only).
Page 595 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 593 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing.
Page 596 594 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 597 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....597 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ... . .599 ▫...
Page 598 596 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .604 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..603 ▫...
Page 599: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 597 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 600: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
598 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen- service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealer have the ter should include the following information: facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and •...
Page 601: Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 599 Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) P.O. Box 1621 To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- Phone: (800) 465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center.
Page 602: Service Contract
600 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Service Contract The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle is not responsible for any service contract other than the to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 603: Warranty Information
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 601 MOPAR® PARTS WARNING! MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle known to the State of California to cause cancer and operating at its best.
Page 604: In Canada
602 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS individual problems between you, your authorized To order the following manuals, you may use either the dealer, and the manufacturer. website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–...
Page 605: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 603 Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and features.
Page 606: Traction Grades
604 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Treadwear Traction Grades The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions and C.
Page 607: Temperature Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 605 Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The temperature grade for this tire is established for representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
Page 609 INDEX...
Page 610 608 INDEX About Your Brakes ......429 Air Conditioning System ....384 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 611 INDEX 609 Automatic Headlights ..... .220 Battery ....... . .544 Automatic Oil Change Indicator .
Page 612 610 INDEX Brightness, Interior Lights ....228 Checks, Safety ......98 Bulb Replacement .
Page 613 INDEX 611 Cooling System......553 Daytime Running Lights ....222 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 614 612 INDEX Driving Emergency, In Case of Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ....522 Standing Water ......425 Hazard Warning Flasher .
Page 615 INDEX 613 Exhaust Gas Caution .....99 Exhaust Gas Caution......99 Fails to Start .
Page 616 614 INDEX Fuel Requirements ..... .481 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....522 Maintenance .
Page 617 INDEX 615 Fuel Saver ......336 GVWR ....... . .490 Fuses .
Page 618 616 INDEX Head Restraints ......209 Instrument Panel and Controls ....313 Head Rests .
Page 619 INDEX 617 Kicker Sound System..... . .371 Bulb Replacement ..... . .580 Knee Bolster.
Page 620 618 INDEX Lights On Reminder .....223 Loading Vehicle ......489 Low Fuel .
Page 621 INDEX 619 Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....559 Mopar Parts ......537 Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .
Page 622 620 INDEX Identification Logo ..... .541 Passing Light ......225 Materials Added to .
Page 623 INDEX 621 Pretensioners Refrigerant ......547 Seat Belts ......57 Reminder, Lights On .
Page 624 622 INDEX Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ....522 Operating Instructions ....50 Rotation, Tires .
Page 625 INDEX 623 Sentry Key Replacement .....17 Spark Plugs ......585 Service Assistance .
Page 626 624 INDEX Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....372 Time Delay, Headlight ..... .222 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls .
Page 627 INDEX 625 Replacement ......461 Cooling System Tips .....504 Rotation .
Page 628 626 INDEX Tread Wear Indicators ..... .460 Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ... .18 Trip Odometer .
Page 629 INDEX 627 Windshield Defroster..... . .100 Windshield Wipers ......230 Windshield Washers .
Page 630 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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