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Page 2: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 4: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....8 Rollover Warning .
Page 5: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis- workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all sion, and transfer case shifting.
Page 6: Rollover Warning
INTRODUCTION 5 This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- ROLLOVER WARNING tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet, ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than located on the DVD, and various customer-oriented...
Page 7: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two control.
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Page 9: Warnings And Cautions
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 10: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Page 12: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....14 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ..20 ▫...
Page 13 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Remote Open Window Feature — If Windows ......40 Equipped .
Page 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode ▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 71 — If Equipped ..... . . 56 ▫...
Page 15: A Word About Your Keys
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition switch.
Page 16: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. It 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 on the driver’s side should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead.
Page 17: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE With the Keyless Go™ feature, the EVIC will display the ignition switch position “OFF/ACC/RUN”. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- tion. NOTE: •...
Page 18: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel CAUTION! this feature. The time for this feature is programmable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable remove Key Fob from the ignition and lock all doors Features)”...
Page 19: Sentry Key
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEY it indicates that someone used an invalid Key Fob to start The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unautho- the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The engine being shut off after two seconds.
Page 20: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Replacement Keys At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the required for authorized dealer replacement of Key Fobs.
Page 21: General Information
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information park lamps and/or turn signals will flash for an addi- The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15 tional 15 minutes. and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is NOTE: The Panic and Security alarms are quite differ- subject to the following conditions: ent.
Page 22: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 when you use the power door lock switch while the door To Disarm The System is open. After all the doors are locked and closed, the Vehicles Not Equipped with Keyless Go™ Vehicle Security Light (located in the instrument cluster) To disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm, you will need to will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to signal that the...
Page 23: Illuminated Entry
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Security Alarm. You may also accidentally sound the Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- Vehicle Security Alarm by unlocking the driver’s door Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- with the key and then opening the door. strument Panel”...
Page 24: To Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 transmitters will continue to work. Driving at speeds unlock all doors. The turn signal lamps will flash to 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables all RKE transmitter acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry buttons for all RKE transmitters.
Page 25: To Lock The Doors
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE change the current setting, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Refer to “Passive Entry System” under “Door Locks” for Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- further information. Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock strument Panel”...
Page 26: Remote Open Window Feature - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 headlights and park lamps will flash, the horn will pulse WARNING! on and off, and the interior lights will turn on. Driving with the flipper glass open can allow poi- The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless sonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
Page 27 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch at the top of the RKE transmitter sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal. Separating RKE Transmitter 3.
Page 29: General Information
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two 1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected halves together. life of the battery is a minimum of three years. General Information 2.
Page 30: How To Use Remote Start
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 How to Use Remote Start WARNING! All of the following conditions must be met before the • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or engine will remote start: confined area.
Page 31 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar NOTE: • If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low vehicle will start and then shutdown in 10 seconds. •...
Page 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving the NOTE: • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Go™ feature, Vehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or the ignition switch must be in the RUN position in allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
Page 33: Door Locks
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE remote start is activated. These features will stay on through the duration of remote start or until the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position. The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated and deactivated through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 34: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
Page 35: Passive Entry System
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a rear door is locked, it cannot be opened from inside (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding the vehicle without first unlocking the door. The door Your Instrument Panel” for further information. may be unlocked manually by raising the lock knob. Passive Entry System Automatic Door Locks —...
Page 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been To Unlock From The Passenger Side: raining on the passive entry door handle, the unlock With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re- (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front sponse time.
Page 37 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Entry RKE transmitters. If one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters is detected inside the vehicle, and no other valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters is detected outside the vehicle, the Passive Entry System automati- cally unlocks all vehicle doors and chirps the horn three times (on the third attempt ALL doors will lock and the Passive Entry RKE transmitter can be locked in the...
Page 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 unless another one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters is outside the vehicle and within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate. • If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in EVIC, all doors will unlock when you push the button on the liftgate.
Page 39: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, press the Doors passenger’s door handle LOCK button to lock all four To provide a safer environment for small children riding doors.
Page 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Child-Protection Door Lock Location Child-Protection Door Lock Function WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
Page 41: Windows
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll down the window, and open the door using the outside door handle.
Page 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 past the first detent, release, and the window will go To close the window part way, lift the window switch to down automatically. To cancel the “Auto-Down” move- the first detent and release when you want the window to ment, operate the switch in either the up or down stop.
Page 43 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Resetting the Auto Up Feature Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto Up: Pull the window switch up and close the window com- pletely, then pull and hold the switch for one second.
Page 44: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
Page 45: Liftgate Flipper Glass
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Liftgate Flipper Glass Once the liftgate flipper glass has been opened, connec- The liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the tion to the rear window wiper is interrupted, preventing liftgate is unlocked. To open the flipper glass, push up on activation of the rear wiper blade while the flipper glass the window switch located on the liftgate.
Page 46: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Power Liftgate — If Equipped NOTE: In the event of a power malfunction to the The power liftgate may be opened manually or liftgate, an emergency liftgate latch release can be used to by pressing the LIFTGATE button on the Re- open the liftgate.
Page 47 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the • The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures liftgate. Light pressure anywhere along these strips below 22°F ( 30°C) or temperatures above 150°F will cause the liftgate to return to the open position.
Page 48: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for the driver and WARNING! all passengers • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- • Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passen- ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes.
Page 49 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include Please pay close attention to the information in this Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the section. It tells you how to use your restraint system seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the...
Page 50: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! can reduce the seriousness of injuries in an accident. • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle.
Page 51: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In an accident, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Page 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
Page 53 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug WARNING! (Continued) belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in an • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. accident.
Page 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.
Page 55: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure from your neck. Press the release button to release the Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position shoulder belt.
Page 56: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 you will prefer a higher position. When you release the This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is button, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner.
Page 57: Automatic Locking Retractors (Alr) Mode - If Equipped
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will Equipped hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- now in the Automatic Locking Mode.
Page 58: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 remove slack from the seat belt in the event of an Driver Center Passenger accident. These devices improve the performance of the First Row seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the Second Row occupant early in an accident.
Page 59 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and trim, the back half being decorative plastic. How the Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy.
Page 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Page 61 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha- nism 1 — Downward Movement 2 —...
Page 62: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer.
Page 63 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE For front passenger seats equipped with BeltAlert, your 1. With all doors closed, and the ignition switch in any vehicle is equipped to detect when it is occupied. The position except RUN or START, buckle the driver’s BeltAlert warning system is not activated when the seatbelt.
Page 64: Seatbelt Lock Out
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 BeltAlert can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take NOTE: Although BeltAlert has been deactivated, the the force if there is an accident.
Page 65: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Airbags
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in an accident. Only use when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions.
Page 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat- design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of Mounted Side Airbags (SAB) to provide enhanced pro- inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 67: Advanced Front Airbag Features
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Instrument Panel determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which may receive information from the front impact • Knee Impact Bolster sensors. • Driver Advanced Front Airbag The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an •...
Page 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 side impact. The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air- WARNING! (Continued) bag is marked with an airbag label sewn into the out- • Do not put anything on or around the airbag board side of the front seats. covers or attempt to open them manually.
Page 69 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE deploys independently, that is a left side impact deploys the left airbag only and a right-side impact deploys only the right airbag. Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) SABIC airbags may offer side-impact and vehicle rollover protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure.
Page 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; WARNING! (Continued) but they will open during airbag deployment. • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects The system includes side impact sensors adjacent to both between you and the side airbags;...
Page 71 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- Airbags work with the knee bolsters to provide improved positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 72: Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle WARNING! (Continued) has side airbags, and deployment occurs, the side airbags • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the panel during Advanced Front Airbag deployment door.
Page 73 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or Advanced Front Airbags may deploy in crashes with side airbags in a frontal or side collision is required. little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe Based on the impact sensors signals, a central electronic initial deceleration.
Page 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the WARNING! airbag system is not on and the airbags will not inflate. Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru- The ORC contains a backup power supply system that ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to may deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or protect you in a collision.
Page 75 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the Based on the severity and type of collision, the side instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be airbags inflate to their full size.
Page 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Front and Side Impact Sensors SABIC. The inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of In front and side impacts, front and side impact sensors the headliner out of the way and covers the window.
Page 77 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Unlock the doors automatically. However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor If a Deployment Occurs immediately. The Advanced Front Airbags are designed to deflate •...
Page 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! WARNING! Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, • Modifications to any part of the airbag system seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac- could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 79 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE with airbag system electrical components. While the WARNING! (Continued) airbag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any • Do not attempt to modify any part of your airbag of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer ser- system.
Page 80: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, fuse is good.
Page 81: Child Restraints
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child ment, can read the information if they have access to the seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the right seat vehicle or the EDR.
Page 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Infants and Child Restraints WARNING! • Safety experts recommend that children ride • Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
Page 83 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, restraint: pull the shoulder belt until it is fully extended from the retractor.
Page 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 NOTE: For additional information, refer to with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana- child’s back is against the seatback, they should use a dian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s web- belt-positioning booster seat.
Page 85 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a connection to the top tether anchorages, have been child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind available for some time.
Page 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 child seats with fixed lower attachments. The rear seat position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the lower anchors can be readily identified by the symbol center position. If your child restraints are not LATCH- located on the seatback directly above the anchorages compatible, you can only install the child restraints using and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to...
Page 87 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at In addition, there are top tether strap anchorages behind the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear install the child restraint.
Page 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a...
Page 89 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE They are not visible until you fold the gap panel down. the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a Do not use the cargo tie down hooks located on the locking clip.
Page 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 position has an armrest tether that secures the arm rest in Pull down on the tether to unhook it from the plastic seat the upward position. To access the center seat arm rest backing, then raise the armrest and attach the tether hook tether first lower the arm rest.
Page 91 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE For center seating position route the tether strap over the seatback and headrest then attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. For the outboard seating positions, route the tether under the head rests, and attach the hook to the top tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
Page 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback) Top Tether Strap Mounting...
Page 93: Engine Break-In Recommendations
92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE behind the gap panel. Please note the top tether anchor- WARNING! ages are not visible until you fold the gap panel down. • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to Do not use the cargo tie down hooks located on the floor behind the seats.
Page 94: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the SAFETY TIPS limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Transporting Passengers Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO mental and should be avoided.
Page 95: Exhaust Gas
94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate WARNING! control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
Page 96: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Defroster Vehicle Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to Seat Belts feel the air directed against the windshield. See your Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, authorized dealer for service if your defroster is frays, and loose parts.
Page 97 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al- Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- have been removed for cleaning.
Page 98: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 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 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ... . . 110 Mirrors ......106 ▫...
Page 101 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Passenger’s Power Seat ....124 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ..140 ▫...
Page 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 ▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ..149 ▫ Lane Change Assist ....154 ▫...
Page 103 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Cancel ......173 Electronic Speed Control ....163 ▫...
Page 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 ▫ Turning Parkview On Or Off — Without Parksense Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 194 Navigation/Multimedia Radio ... 206 ▫...
Page 105 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Venting Sunroof – Express ....218 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ... . 214 ▫...
Page 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ Cargo Storage Bins ....232 Electrical Power Outlets ....221 ▫...
Page 107: Mirrors
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. The mirror can be adjusted up or down but does not move from left to right. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window.
Page 108: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
Page 109: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If WARNING! Equipped The driver and passenger outside mirrors will automati- Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side cally adjust for glare from vehicles behind you. This convex mirror will look smaller and farther away feature is controlled by the inside automatic dimming than they really are.
Page 110: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle” for further information. Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.
Page 111: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped To access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down one of This feature has a pull out extension on the sun visor for the visors. increased coverage.
Page 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane on both sides of the vehicle (11 ft or 3.35 m). The zone starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap- proximately 20 ft (6 m) to the rear of the vehicle. The BSM system monitors the detection zones on both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle speed has reached approxi- mately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the...
Page 113 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire time the vehicle is in a forward gear. The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road contamination so that the BSM system can function properly.
Page 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 The BSM system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to notify the driver of objects that have entered the detection zones. Refer to “Modes Of Operation” for further information. The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (Side, Rear, Front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary.
Page 115 114 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 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.
Page 117 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtaking/Passing Stationary Objects The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
Page 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are WARNING! traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.
Page 119: Rear Cross Path
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Cross Path The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is intended to aid the driver when backing out of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked. Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed.
Page 120: Modes Of Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 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 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 121: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert Blind Spot Alert Off present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will When the BSM system is turned off there will be no also be sounded.
Page 122: Voice Command - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! Voice Command can be initiated by pressing the VR • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or button located on the radio or steering wheel controls (if equipped).
Page 123: Power Seats - If Equipped
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with eight-way power driver and front passenger seats. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. There are two switches that control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
Page 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Adjusting the seat forward or rearward Reclining the Seatback The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will backward.
Page 125: Passenger's Power Seat
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Passenger’s Power Seat WARNING! (Continued) Some models are equipped with a six-way power pas- • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the senger seat. The power seat switch is located on the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your outboard side of the seat.
Page 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Tilting the seat up or down WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up or • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the down. Pull upward or push downward on the front of shoulder belt is no longer resting against your the seat switch, the front of the seat cushion will move in chest.
Page 127: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Lumbar — If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats are also equipped with power lumbar. The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support.
Page 128: Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Adjustment the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Some models may be equipped with a manual front Release the bar once you have reached the desired passenger seat.
Page 129: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — WARNING! Recline To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 130: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.
Page 131 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. CAUTION! Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF.
Page 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 two to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will turn OFF automatically after approximately 30 minutes. Rear Heated Seats On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped with heated seats. There are two heated seat switches that allow the rear passengers to operate the seats indepen- dently.
Page 133: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the switch once to select HIGH-level Ventilated Seats — If Equipped heating. Press the switch a second time to select On some models, both the driver and passenger seats are LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third ventilated.
Page 134: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 OFF. When HIGH speed is selected both lights on the WARNING! switch will be illuminated. When LOW speed is selected one light will be illuminated. The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- NOTE: The engine must be running for the ventilated pying a seat.
Page 135 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
Page 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.
Page 137 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- WARNING! (Continued) straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things to Know Before are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 138: 60/40 Split Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- ward on the head restraint to lower it. Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in an accident.
Page 139 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and NOTE: • Do not fold the 60% rear seat down with the left positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily.
Page 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
Page 141: Reclining Rear Seat
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reclining Rear Seat WARNING! To recline the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release the lever Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the at the desired position.
Page 142: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory NOTE: Each time the S (SET) button and a numbered button 1 or 2 are pressed, you erase the memory settings for that button and store a new one. 1.
Page 143: Memory Position Recall
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ to 12 AM and 12 FM stations can be set). Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. 6.
Page 144: To Disable A Rke Transmitter Linked To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 To recall the memory setting for driver two, press 3. Press and release the memory S (SET) button located MEMORY button number 2 on the driver’s door, or the on the driver’s door. UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to 4.
Page 145: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Easy Entry/Exit Seat driving position when the key is placed into the This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning ignition, and turned out of the LOCK position toward which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the the ACC/ON position.
Page 146: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. Safety Latch Location CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.
Page 147: Lights
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Page 148: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 NOTE: Automatic Headlights — If Equipped • Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and This system automatically turns the headlights on or off fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less according to ambient light levels.
Page 149: Smartbeam™ - If Equipped
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle spe- Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for cific light and automatically switches from high beams to further information. low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view. If your vehicle is equipped with a “Rain Sensitive Wiper NOTE: If the windshield or SmartBeam™...
Page 150: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is not in the PARK position. The lights will remain on until at or above 20 mph (32 km/h). the ignition is switched to the OFF or ACC position or the parking brake is engaged.
Page 151: Parking Lights And Panel Lights
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “Under- standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Parking Lights and Panel Lights To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise.
Page 152: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, when supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom- the headlight switch is rotated to the off position, or the eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control high beam is selected.
Page 153: Lights-On Reminder
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lights-on Reminder NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when Front Map/Reading Lights the driver’s door is opened.
Page 154: Ambient Light
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either Ambient Light side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light time visibility.
Page 155: Multifunction Lever
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows steering column. on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 156: High/Low Beam Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling the multifunction back toward the steering wheel will turn the low beams back on, or shut the high beams off. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Page 157: Windshield Wiper Operation
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of four intermittent settings, the second detent for Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper the windshield wiper blades from returning to the operation.
Page 158: Windshield Washer Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 delay range, the wipers will turn on and operate for several seconds after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. Intermittent Wiper Operation NOTE: The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed. If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled.
Page 159: Mist
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use.
Page 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 • Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of four settings may reduce Rain Sensing performance. to activate this feature.
Page 161: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Transmission in NEUTRAL Position — When the ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the NEU- TRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), or the shift lever is moved out of the NEUTRAL position.
Page 162: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column lever is located below the multifunction steering column in position, push the lever upward until lever on the steering column. fully engaged.
Page 163: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps transmitter or the memory switch on the driver’s door warm your hands in cold weather.
Page 164: Electronic Speed Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated WARNING! (Continued) steering wheel to operate. • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that Vehicles Equipped with Remote Start insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cush- On models that are equipped with remote start, the ion.
Page 165 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel. 1 — ON/OFF 2 — RES + 4 — CANCEL 3 — SET - Electronic Speed Control Buttons 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...
Page 166: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic To Set a Desired Speed Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle vehicle set speed. has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button and release.
Page 167: To Resume Speed
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Speed decrease until the button is released. Release the button To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed button and release.
Page 168: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant Control.
Page 169 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience into account, and may be limited upon adverse system. It is not a substitute for active driving sight distance conditions.
Page 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 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, •...
Page 171: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the The speed control buttons (located on the right side of the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise steering wheel) operates the ACC system. Control.
Page 172: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following conditions: • When in Four-Wheel Drive Low. • When you apply the brakes. • When the parking brake is set. • When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE- VERSE or NEUTRAL.
Page 173: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could acciden- tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system off when you are not using To Set a Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the...
Page 174: To Cancel
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 • 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 speed will only be determined by the position of the memory if: accelerator pedal.
Page 175: To Turn Off
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If ACC is resumed or set with the ESC/TCS is To Turn Off off, ESC will automatically be re-engaged. The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if: •...
Page 176: To Vary The Speed Setting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 While ACC is set, the set speed can be decreased by WARNING! pressing and holding the SET - button. If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to de- The Resume function should only be used if traffic crease in 5 mph (10 km/h) increments until the button is and road conditions permit.
Page 177: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill. However, a slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. In addition, downshifting may occur while climbing uphill or descending down- hill.
Page 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 • 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 179: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to maintain the set distance. If this occurs, a visual alert “BRAKE” will flash in the EVIC and a chime will sound while ACC continues to apply its maximum braking capacity.
Page 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Press the MENU button (located on the steer- ACC SET ing wheel) repeatedly until one of the follow- − When ACC is set, the set speed will display. ing displays in the EVIC: The set speed will continue to display in place of the Menu odometer reading when changing the EVIC display...
Page 181: Display Warnings And Maintenance
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ACC screen will display once again if any ACC Display Warnings and Maintenance activity occurs, which may include any of the following: “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning • Set Speed Change The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”...
Page 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of an obstruction. The sensor is located in the center of the vehicle behind the lower grille. To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor- tant to note the following maintenance items: •...
Page 183 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor, Removing ACC Sensor For Off-Roading including transparent material or aftermarket grilles. NOTE: When off-roading, it may be advisable to re- Doing so could cause an ACC system failure or move the ACC sensor.
Page 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 2. Remove the wiring christmas tree attachment from the Warning will not be available. The cluster will display the back of the bracket. warning “ACC/FCW Unavailable - Service Radar Sen- sor.” 3. Remove the two M6 fasteners that connect the bracket to the bumper.
Page 185: Precautions While Driving With Acc
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service ACC Warning Precautions While Driving with ACC If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates issues.
Page 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Turns and Bends ACC may occasionally provide braking and/or a driver In turns or bends, ACC may detect a vehicle ahead too alert that you consider unnecessary. This may be the late or too early. This may cause your vehicle to brake late system’s response to signs, guardrails, and other station- or unexpectedly.
Page 187 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using ACC on Hills Lane Changing When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic lane in which you are traveling.
Page 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Narrow Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane. There will not be suffi- cient distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 189: General Information
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stationary Objects and Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary CLASS 1 RADAR PRODUCT vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations Classification Specifications: where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and 21 C.F.R part 1040.10 &...
Page 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 To change modes, press the MODE button when the To set a Desired Speed system is in either the OFF, READY, or SET position. When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, press the “Cruise Ready”...
Page 191: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You switch off ESC. To Cancel The system will disable normal Cruise Control without • You engage Four-Wheel Drive Low. erasing the memory if: If the Cruise Control system is turned off and reactivated, •...
Page 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 the system determines a collision with the vehicle in front WARNING! of you is no longer probable, the warning message will be deactivated. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own. The driver has the responsibility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via braking and steering.
Page 193 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are much closer. This setting provides less reaction time than the “Far” setting, which allows for a more dynamic driving experience.
Page 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 of the car, stationary objects that are far away, oncom- ing traffic, or leading vehicles with the same or higher rate of speed. • FCW will be disabled like ACC above with the un- available screens.
Page 195: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE there is an internal system fault. Although the vehicle is PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF still drivable under normal conditions, have the system EQUIPPED checked by an authorized dealer. The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear fascia and the detected obstacle when backing up.
Page 196: Parksense Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 ParkSense Sensors The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the Instru- The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is audible warnings to indicate the distance between the within the sensors’...
Page 197: Parksense Display
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. Rear Park Assist Disabled Rear Park Assist ON...
Page 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a ⁄ second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 199 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning display operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
Page 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES DISPLAY MESSAGE OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: ARC’s AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER Park Assist ON None None Warning Object Detected 78.7 in (200 cm) 3 Solid Yes, 1/2 second Warning Object Detected 39.3 in (100 cm) 3 Flashing Slow Tone...
Page 201: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enabling and Disabling ParkSense The ParkSense switch LED will be ON when Park- ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with a switch Sense is disabled or defective. The ParkSense switch located in the switch bank of the instrument panel or LED will be OFF when the system is enabled.
Page 202: Cleaning The Parksense System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 detected a faulted condition, the EVIC will display the ParkSense System Usage Precautions “REAR SENSOR BLINDED” or the “SERVICE PARK NOTE: ASSIST SYSTEM” message for as long as the vehicle is in • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, REVERSE.
Page 203 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care CAUTION! not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris. Failure to do so can result in the system not working to recognize every obstacle, including small ob- properly.
Page 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist • Drivers must be careful when backing up even System, it is strongly recommended that the ball when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sys- mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected tem.
Page 205: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear EQUIPPED camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear appears again.
Page 206: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
Page 207: Turning Parkview On Or Off - Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting “enable rear camera in reverse” soft key. 5. Press the “save” soft key. Turning ParkView On or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio 1. Press the “menu” hard key. 2.
Page 208: Sunglasses Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Sunglasses Storage At the rear of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compartment access is a “push/push” de- sign. Push the chrome pad on the door to open. Push the chrome pad on the door to close.
Page 209: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s battery.
Page 210: Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Programming HomeLink WARNING! Before You Begin • Your motorized door or gate will open and close If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, while you are training the universal transceiver. erase all channels before you begin training.
Page 211 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while door does not operate with HomeLink and the ga- keeping the indicator light in view.
Page 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 This can usually be found where the hanging antenna 6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING wire is attached to the garage door opener motor. It is button. The name and color of the button may vary by NOT the button normally used to open and close the manufacturer.
Page 213: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using HomeLink Gate Operator/Canadian Programming To operate, press and release the programmed Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig- HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, mission –...
Page 214: Security
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indica- Troubleshooting Tips tor light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here trained. are some of the most common solutions: •...
Page 215: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com- pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
Page 216: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in will open automatically from any position. The sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically.
Page 217: Pinch Protect Override
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pinch Protect Override NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing open. the sunroof, press the switch forward and hold for two Wind Buffeting seconds after the reversal occurs.
Page 218: Ignition Off Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 Ignition OFF Operation The power sunroof switches remain active for up ap- proximately ten minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. COMMAND VIEW SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE —...
Page 219: Opening Sunroof - Express
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof – Express WARNING! Press the sunroof switch rearward for less than one • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in second and release, and the sunroof glass will automati- cally slide fully open from any position, then stop.
Page 220: Closing Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 the vent switch is pressed, the shade will automatically position then stop. During Express Shade Open opera- move to the middle position before the sunroof begins tion, any sunroof switch press or shade switch press will Express Vent operation.
Page 221: Sunroof And Power Shade Movement - Manual
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunroof and Power Shade Movement – Manual Pinch Protect Override If any sunroof or shade switch is pressed and held for Method 1: If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc) more than one second, the sunroof or shade movement prevents closing of the sunroof or shade, press the will continue only as long as the switch is continuously corresponding switch forward and hold for two seconds...
Page 222: Wind Buffeting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 Wind Buffeting the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Refer to “Elec- Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer- pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the Programmable Features (System Setup)”...
Page 223 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the outlets labeled with a “battery” are connected directly to the battery and powered at all times. NOTE: • All accessories connected to the “battery” powered outlets should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge.
Page 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Center Console Outlet Rear Power Outlet The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo area.
Page 225 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 226: Power Inverter - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron- ics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
Page 227 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter WARNING! manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings To avoid serious injury or death: •...
Page 228: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholder Location...
Page 229: Storage
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove box door. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Opened Glove Compartment Glove Compartment...
Page 230: Door Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Door Storage Center Console Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy The center console contains both an upper and a lower access. storage area. Door Panel Storage Storage Compartment...
Page 231: Cargo Area Features
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on the small latch located on the lid. Lower Storage Compartment CARGO AREA FEATURES Storage Compartment Latches Rechargeable Flashlight Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the left side of lower storage compartment.
Page 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 bulbs and is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, that recharge when snapped back into place. twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Press in on the flashlight to release it.
Page 233: Cargo Storage Bins
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Storage Bins Two additional storage bins are located under the load There are four removable storage bins located in the rear floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor cargo area.
Page 234: Retractable Cargo Area Cover - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 1. Grasp the cover at the center handle. Pull it over the cargo area. 2. Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in the pillar trim cover. 3. The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in place. Lower Storage Bins Retractable Cargo Area Cover —...
Page 235: Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! In an accident, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compartment.
Page 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits • To help protect against personal injury, passengers described on the label attached to the left door or should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The left door center pillar.
Page 237: Rear Window Features
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rotate the center portion of the lever forward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to the Rear Window Wiper/Washer second detent for rear wiper operation. The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode located on the control lever.
Page 238: Rear Window Defroster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 stops at that “park” position. When the liftgate flipper CAUTION! glass is closed, the rear wiper will resume wiper/washer functionality after 5 seconds. Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: Rear Window Defroster •...
Page 239: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED turns using the anti-theft wrench provided with the The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the MOPAR crossbars. Then, move the crossbar to the weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The desired position, keeping the crossbars parallel to the load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be rack frame.
Page 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 • The grab handles on the back of the vehicle (if CAUTION! (Continued) equipped) are not to be used as a towing feature. • Long loads which extend over the windshield, such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with CAUTION! large frontal area should be secured to both the •...
Page 241 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
Page 242: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System ..271 Instrument Panel Features ....245 ▫ Trip Functions ..... . 272 Instrument Cluster .
Page 243 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Media Center 730N/430/430N (RER/RBZ/ Media Center 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM Rhb) — AM/FM Stereo Radio And Stereo Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If Equipped ..286 And Sirius Radio .
Page 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 ▫ Play Mode ......319 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) 0.5 — If Equipped .
Page 245 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operating Tips ..... . 338 Climate Controls ..... . 328 ▫...
Page 246: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 5 — Climate Controls 9 — Fuel Door Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Lower Switch Bank 10 — Headlight Switch 3 — Radio 7 — Storage Bin 11 —...
Page 247: Instrument Cluster
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 248: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS the RUN position before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to RUN, have 1. Tachometer the condition checked promptly. Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM).
Page 249 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the WARNING! vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal diagnosed and corrected.
Page 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 5. TOW/HAUL Indicator Light — If Equipped 9. Hill Descent Control Indicator Light — If Equipped This light will illuminate when the TOW/ The symbol indicates the status of the Hill HAUL button has been selected. The TOW/ Decent Control (HDC) feature.
Page 251 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those...
Page 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Page 253 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Position Light Indicator — If Equipped 14. Brake Warning Light This indicator will illuminate when the park This light monitors various brake functions, lights or headlights are turned on. including brake fluid level and parking brake application.
Page 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on dangerous.
Page 255 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light also will turn on when the parking brake is brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the applied with the ignition switch in the RUN position. Ignition switch is turned to the RUN position, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
Page 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 18. Fuel Door Reminder 22. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Red The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the Telltale Area vehicle where the fuel door is located. This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable red tell- tales.
Page 257 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 25. Temperature Gauge WARNING! The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
Page 258: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC consists of the following: (EVIC) • System Status The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
Page 259 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units, System Setup) and sub menus.
Page 260: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 • Check Tire Pressure Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays • Perform service When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays • ESC System Off the following messages: • Service Tire Pressure System • Service blind spot system •...
Page 261 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Adaptive Cruise Off — When the Adaptive Cruise “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding Control (ACC) system is turned off. Refer to “Adap- The Features Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped). tive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The •...
Page 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 • Coolant low distance from the vehicle ahead. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Fea- • Service air suspension system tures Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped). • Spare tire low pressure • Clean Radar Sensor in the Front of Vehicle — If the •...
Page 263 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Warning object detected • Memory 2 profile recall • Remote start aborted — Door ajar • Wrong Key • Remote start aborted — Hood ajar • Damaged Key • Remote start aborted — L/Gate ajar •...
Page 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 • TERRAIN SETTINGS — SNOW • Normal Vehicle Ride Height — This message is dis- played (for 5 seconds) when the vehicle has achieved • TERRAIN SETTINGS — SPORT the Normal Vehicle Ride Height. • Sport Not Available in 4 Low 4 High is Required •...
Page 265 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Selected Ride Height Not Permitted — The vehicle between 15 and 25 mph. This shows that the request has been recognized and will lower to Entry/Exit speed is too high to enter one of the preset levels height when vehicle is below 15 mph.
Page 266: Evic White Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 • Electronic Speed Control SET EVIC White Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- This light will turn on when the electronic tales. These telltales include: speed control is SET. For further information, refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 267: Evic Amber Telltale Lights
266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) OFF come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain This light warns the driver of a potential colli- on for 15 seconds, then blink for 5 seconds, and remain sion with the vehicle in front of you and on until the vehicle is started.
Page 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 • Air Suspension Up CAUTION! The air suspension up telltale will illuminate when the air suspension is in use. For further Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause information, refer to “Starting And Operating”. damage to the engine control system.
Page 269: Evic Red Telltale Lights
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL will display in the telltale display area. Tighten the fuel EVIC Red Telltale Lights filler cap properly and press the SELECT button to turn This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These off the message. If the problem continues, the message telltales include: will appear the next time the vehicle is started.
Page 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 • Oil Pressure Warning Light vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- light should turn on momentarily when the engine rized dealer.
Page 271 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 autho- stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, rized dealer for service as soon as possible.
Page 272: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change CAUTION! indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- upon your personal driving style. ture Indicator illuminated will eventually cause se- vere transmission damage or transmission failure.
Page 273: Trip Functions
272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not tion: reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode — If Trip Functions Equipped Press and release the UP/DOWN buttons until one of the...
Page 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the SELECT button. NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.
Page 275: Vehicle Info
274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip B Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “SYS- reset. TEM” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the Elapsed Time available information displays, then press SELECT to...
Page 276: Keyless Go™ Display - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 Keyless Go™ Display — If Equipped be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- When the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed to ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the change ignition switch positions, the Keyless Go™ icon displayed temperature, therefore temperature readings momentarily appears in the lower right corner of the are not updated when the vehicle is not moving.
Page 277 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Compass Calibration Compass Variance If the compass appears erratic and the CAL indicator Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the North and Geographic North. To compensate for the compass into the Calibration Mode manually, as follows: differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
Page 278: Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass Variance” message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the SELECT button. The last variance zone number displays in the EVIC. 4. Press and release the SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected, according to the map.
Page 279 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Use the UP or DOWN button to display one of the the feature showing the system has been activated or the following choices. check-mark is removed, showing the system has been deactivated. Select Language When in this display you may select one of five lan- Auto Lock Doors guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto-...
Page 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 feature showing the system has been activated, or the Press, all doors will unlock no matter which Passive check-mark is removed showing the system has been Entry equipped door handle is grasped. If Driver Door deactivated.
Page 281 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL button a check-mark appears next to the feature showing Horn with Remote Lock the system has been activated or the check-mark is When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will removed, showing the system has been deactivated. occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
Page 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 Flash Lamps With Lock Headlamps with Wipers (Available with Automatic When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn Headlamps Only) signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is with the RKE transmitter.
Page 283 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat position. The mirrors will move back to their previous Only) position when the transmission is shifted out of RE- This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to VERSE. To make your selection, press and release the enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the vehicle.
Page 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 Illuminated Approach next to the feature showing the system has been activated When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate or the check-mark is removed, showing the system has and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors been deactivated.
Page 285 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Wiper Mode — If Equipped Blind Spot Alert When this feature is selected, the system will automati- There are three selections when operating Blind Spot cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture Alert. By pressing and releasing the SELECT button once, on the windshield.
Page 286: System Status
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor For further information, refer to ”Adaptive Cruise Con- alignment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will result trol (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your in the BSM not operating to specification.
Page 287: Media Center 730N/430/430N (Rer/Rbz/Rhb) - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And Cd/Dvd/Hdd/Nav - If Equipped
286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • System Warnings Displayed (will display all currently NOTE: • Tires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heat active System Warnings) will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi • Tire Pressure Monitor System (shows the current pres- (14 to 41 kPa) during normal driving conditions.
Page 288: Operating Instructions - Voice Command System - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 Operating Instructions — Voice Command System — If Equipped Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further details. Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further details.
Page 289 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) TIME Button Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second and radio frequency. time to turn off the radio.
Page 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the direction of the arrows.
Page 291: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding Memory button number will display. When you are receiving a station that you wish to Buttons 1 - 6 commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you button.
Page 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and CAUTION! multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks. • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs Inserting Compact Disc(s) only. The use of other sized discs may damage the Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD CD player mechanism.
Page 293 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within...
Page 294: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
Page 295 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With Supported MP3 File Formats 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- display.) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extension may cause playback problems.
Page 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification Frequency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, 48, 44.1, 32...
Page 297: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right...
Page 298: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or another selection.
Page 299 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes (if equipped).
Page 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 INFO Button Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
Page 301 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to 16-Digit Character Program Type exit setting tone, balance, and fade. Display Classic Rock Cls Rock MUSIC TYPE Button College College Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds.
Page 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 SETUP Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between Display the following items: Soft Soft • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow Soft Rock Soft Rck you to set the clock.
Page 303: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this Buttons 1 - 6 station and press and release that button. If a button is These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/ commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM RND button, the station will continue to play but will not...
Page 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 Inserting Compact Disc(s) CAUTION! (Continued) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into away and jam the player mechanism.
Page 305: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on AM/FM Button convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. SEEK Button SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD.
Page 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 Supported Media (Disc Types) a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this display.) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
Page 307 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification Frequency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 160, 128, 144, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 308: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the by the following: next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain playable files). •...
Page 309: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which Equipped allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’s ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to audio system to amplify the source and play through the...
Page 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www- display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on .siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents.
Page 311 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Reception Quality SEEK Buttons Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next following reasons: channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down.
Page 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 additional three seconds will make the radio display the Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return type. to normal display). By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type RW/FF function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next...
Page 313: Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - If Equipped
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding When you are receiving a channel that you wish to button number will display. commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. Buttons 1 - 6 The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 314: Connecting The Ipod
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 This feature allows an iPod to be plugged into the Connecting The iPod vehicle’s sound system through a 16–pin connector, using Use the provided connection cable to connect an iPod to the provided interface cable. the vehicle’s 16–pin connector port (which is located in the glove compartment on some vehicles).
Page 315: Using This Feature
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using This Feature Play Mode By using the provided connection cable to connect an When switched to UCI mode, the iPod automatically iPod to the vehicle’s UCI 16–pin connector port: starts Play mode. In Play mode, use the following buttons on the radio faceplate to control the iPod and display •...
Page 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 • Jump backward in the current track by pressing and • While a track is playing, press the INFO button to see holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) button long enough will jump to the beginning of for that track.
Page 317: List Or Browse Mode
316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • RND button (available on sales code RES radio only): fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and scroll, a slight delay in updating the information on Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod .
Page 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current CAUTION! list on the top line and the first item in that list on • Leaving the iPod (or any supported device) any- the second line. where in the vehicle in extreme heat or cold can •...
Page 319: Universal Consumer Interface (Uci) 1.0 - If Equipped
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) 1.0 — playing an iPod or external USB, use the USB port IF EQUIPPED located on center arm rest in some vehicles. • Connecting an iPod or external USB to the AUX port NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ REL/RET radios only with Uconnect™.
Page 320: Using This Feature
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Using This Feature and say USB or Switch to USB . Once in the UCI mode, By using iPod cable or external USB device to connect to audio tracks (if available from audio device) start playing USB port: over the vehicle’s audio system.
Page 321 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Jump backward in the current track by pressing and to the next screen of data for that track. Once all holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW screens have been viewed, the last INFO button press button long enough will jump to the beginning of will go back to the play mode screen on the radio.
Page 322: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 device, or press VR button and say Shuffle ON or fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast Shuffle Off . If the RND icon is showing on the radio scroll, a slight delay in updating the information on display, then the shuffle mode is ON.
Page 323 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Preset 6 – Podcasts • MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is another shortcut button to the genre listing on your • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current audio device. list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line.
Page 324: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 phone system. Seven devices can be paired to Uconnect™ WARNING! phone system, but just one can be selected and played. Do not plug in or remove the iPod or external USB Selecting different Audio Device device while driving.
Page 325: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Sirius Backseat Tv™) - If Equipped
324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Browse VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM™ (SALES Browsing is not available on a BTSA device. Only the CODE XRV) — IF EQUIPPED current song that is playing will display info. The optional VES™ (Video Entertainment System) con- sists of a DVD player and LCD (liquid crystal display) Uconnect™...
Page 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 Lowering the Display Screen Remote Control Location...
Page 327: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a The remote sound system controls are located on the rear pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to mode of the sound system.
Page 328: Cd Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 The button located in the center of the left-hand control CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following grammed in the radio preset pushbutton. precautions: CD Player 1.
Page 329: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- Dual-Zone Manual Heating and Air Conditioning lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known good disc before considering disc player service.
Page 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • Passenger Temperature Control Blower Control Rotate this control to regulate the Rotate this control to regulate the tem- amount of air forced through the ven- perature of the air inside the passenger tilation system in any mode. The compartment for the right front seat blower speed increases as you move occupant.
Page 331 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mode Control (Air Direction) Floor Push the mode control buttons to choose from several Air is directed through the floor outlets with a patterns of air distribution. small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets.
Page 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 NOTE: NOTE: • In Floor, Mix and Defrost modes a small amount of air • Continuous use of the recirculation mode may make will flow through the outboard panel outlets for the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. occupant comfort.
Page 333 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air Conditioning Control Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Press this button to engage the Air — If Equipped Conditioning. A light will illuminate • The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) allows when the Air Conditioning System is both driver and front passenger seat occupants to engaged.
Page 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 2. Recirculation Control Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when ON. 3. Left Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display This display shows the temperature setting for the left front seat occupant. 4.
Page 335 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Front Defrost Button more information. Performing this function will cause Press and release to change the current setting, the the ATC to switch between manual mode and automatic indicator illuminates when ON. Performing this function modes.
Page 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 15. Driver Temperature Control Down Button 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is Provides the driver with independent temperature con- not necessary to change the settings. You will experience trol.
Page 337 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Operation selected. This allows the front occupants to control the This system offers a full complement of manual override volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the features. Auto mode. NOTE: Each of these features operate independently The operator can also select the direction of the airflow from each other.
Page 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 NOTE: In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL temperature settings for best windshield and side win- mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel dow defrosting. When the defrost mode is selected, the outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Page 339 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: mode is not allowed in the Floor/Defrost Mix and • If the system is in Mix, Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C Defrost modes to improve window clearing operation. can be turned off, but the A/C system shall remain Recirculation will be disabled automatically if these active to prevent fogging of the windows.
Page 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a Winter Operation non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works When operating the system during the winter months, very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows.
Page 341 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...
Page 342: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....347 Automatic Transmission ....353 ▫...
Page 343 342 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Four-Wheel Drive Operation ... . . 363 Display Messages ....374 ▫...
Page 344 STARTING AND OPERATING 343 ▫ Ready Alert Braking ....394 Power Steering ..... . . 382 ▫...
Page 345 344 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ....409 ▫ Premium System – If Equipped ..424 ▫...
Page 346 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ... 440 Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) — If Equipped ......434 Vehicle Loading .
Page 347 346 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Recreational Towing — Quadra-Trac I Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ....458 (Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive Models ..... . . 459 ▫...
Page 348: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 STARTING PROCEDURES CAUTION! Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat ing precautions are not observed: belts.
Page 349: Keyless Go
348 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated Installing and Removing the ENGINE Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START START/STOP Button position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The Installing the Button starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage automatically when the engine is running.
Page 350: Normal Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 NOTE: The ENGINE START/STOP button should only To Turn Off the Engine Using ENGINE be removed or inserted with the ignition in the LOCK START/STOP Button position (OFF position for Keyless Go™). 1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then press and release Normal Starting the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Page 351: Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F Or 29°C)
350 STARTING AND OPERATING • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN (engine not running) position and the transmission is in to change the ignition switch to the RUN position PARK, the system will automatically time out after (EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE RUN”), 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the...
Page 352: If Engine Fails To Start
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 If Engine Fails To Start WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get WARNING! it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into transmission cannot be started this way.
Page 353: After Starting
352 STARTING AND OPERATING Clearing a Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. START/STOP Button) Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and If the engine fails to start after you have followed the release it as soon as the starter engages.
Page 354: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the heater cord to Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. a ground-fault interrupter protected 110-115 Volt AC Damage to the 110-115 Volt AC electrical cord could electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cause electrocution.
Page 355: Key Ignition Park Interlock
354 STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock CAUTION! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK into any forward gear when the engine is above prior to turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
Page 356: Five-Speed Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 that the shift lever should fail to move from PARK with 8. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. the ignition switch in the ON position and the brake Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized pedal pressed.
Page 357 356 STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission gear engagement may be delayed after WARNING! (Continued) restarting the engine if the ignition switch is not turned to • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK the LOCK position first. or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than PARK idle speed.
Page 358 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 NOTE: Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any shifts the transmission into ERS 3 (third gear), the trans- other reason with the shift lever in NEUTRAL can result mission will never shift above third gear, but can shift in severe transmission damage.
Page 359 358 STARTING AND OPERATING transmission will downshift to fourth gear and the dis- gear). When in the DRIVE position in fifth gear, the first play will show 4. Another tap to the left (-) will shift the tap to the left (-) will downshift the transmission and transmission into third gear.
Page 360 STARTING AND OPERATING 359 • transmission NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum reached normal operating deceleration (engine braking), move the shift lever to the temperature. left “D(-)” and hold it there. The transmission will shift to NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- the range from which the vehicle can best be slowed peratures, the transmission may not shift into Overdrive down.
Page 361 360 STARTING AND OPERATING OVER TEMP” message may display, and the transmis- sion may downshift out of Overdrive until the transmis- sion cools down. After cool down, the transmission will resume normal operation. The transmission will downshift from Overdrive, to the most desirable gear, if the accelerator pedal is fully pressed at vehicle speeds above approximately 35 mph (56 km/h).
Page 362 STARTING AND OPERATING 361 In high ambient temperatures with sustained high engine 3. Turn the engine off, and be sure to turn the ignition speed and load, an upshift, followed shortly thereafter by switch to the LOCK position. a downshift, may occur. The “TOW/HAUL Indicator 4.
Page 363: Rocking The Vehicle
362 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the vehicle has not been driven in several days, the normal operation in high gear. When the vehicle speed drops below a calibrated speed, or during acceleration, first few seconds of operation after shifting the trans- the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages.
Page 364: Four-Wheel Drive Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 The least amount of accelerator pedal pressure to main- FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION tain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/ racing the engine, is most effective. Racing the engine or Precautions – If Equipped spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheat- The Quadra-Trac I is a single-speed (HI range only) ing and failure.
Page 365: Quadra-Trac Ii Operating Instructions/Precautions - If Equipped
364 STARTING AND OPERATING • 4WD HI Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/ Precautions – If Equipped • NEUTRAL The Quadra-Trac II transfer case is fully automatic in the • 4WD LOW normal driving 4WD AUTO mode. The Quadra-Trac II transfer case provides three mode positions: This transfer case is fully automatic in the 4WD HI mode.
Page 366: Shift Positions
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends Shift Positions on tires of equal size, type, and circumference on each For additional information on the appropriate use of each wheel. Any difference will adversely affect shifting and transfer case mode position, see the information below: cause damage to the transfer case.
Page 367: Shifting Procedures
366 STARTING AND OPERATING and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. It provides additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). NOTE: Refer to “Selec-Terrain – If Equipped” for further information on the various positions and their intended usages.
Page 368 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further tion. information. • Shifting into or out of 4WD LOW is possible with the 4WD LOW to 4WD HI With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the vehicle completely stopped;...
Page 369 368 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Hold down the NEUTRAL “pin” switch (with a pen, etc.) for four seconds until the LED light by the switch starts to blink indicating shift in progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the NEUTRAL shift is complete.
Page 370: Quadra-Drive Ii System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding SELEC-TERRAIN™ — IF EQUIPPED Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Description Quadra-Drive II System – If Equipped Selec-Terrain™ combines the capabilities of the vehicle The optional Quadra-Drive II System features two control systems, along with driver input, to provide the torque transfer couplings.
Page 371 370 STARTING AND OPERATING • Auto – Fully automatic full time four-wheel drive Selec-Terrain™ consists of the following positions: operation can be used on and off road. Balances • Sport – Dry weather, on-road calibration. Only avail- traction with seamless steering feel to provide im- able in 4WD High range.
Page 372: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Display Messages
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 obstacles such as large rocks, deep ruts, etc. If equipped with air suspension, the vehicle level will change to Off-Road 2. If the Selec-Terrain™ switch is in ROCK mode, and the transfer case is switched from 4WD Low to 4WD High, the Selec-Terrain™...
Page 373 372 STARTING AND OPERATING • Off-Road 1 (OR1) (Raises the vehicle approximately the vehicle height will be automatically lowered to 1.3 in (33 mm) – This position should be the default OR1. Refer to “Off-Road Driving Tips” in “Starting position for all off-road driving until OR2 is needed. A and Operating”...
Page 374 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 • Park Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately 1.5 in air suspension buttons. Refer to “Selec-Terrain™” in (38 mm) – This position lowers the vehicle for easier “Starting and Operating” for further information. passenger entry and exit as well as lowering the rear of The system requires that the engine be running for all the vehicle for easier loading and unloading of cargo.
Page 375: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Display Messages
374 STARTING AND OPERATING To assist with changing a spare tire, the Quadra-Lift™ air WARNING! suspension system has a feature which allows the auto- matic leveling to be disabled. Press and hold both the The air suspension system uses a high pressure “Up”...
Page 376: Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Operation Pressing the “DOWN” button once will move the sus- The indicator lamps 3 through 6 will illuminate to show pension one position lower from the current level, as- the current position of the vehicle. Flashing indicator suming all conditions are met (i.e.
Page 377: On-Road Driving Tips
376 STARTING AND OPERATING • Normal Ride Height (NRH) – Indicator lamp 4 will be while the vehicle is not moving provided that the illuminated when the vehicle is in this position. engine is still running and all doors remain closed. •...
Page 378: Off-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Quadra-Lift™ – If Equipped When off-roading, it is recommended that the lowest NOTE: Prior to off-road driving, remove the front air useable vehicle height that will clear the current obstacle dam to prevent damage. The front air dam is attached to or terrain be selected.
Page 379: Driving Through Water
378 STARTING AND OPERATING low speed pulling power is needed. Vehicle speeds in Driving through water more than a few inches/ excess of 25 mph (40 km/h) should be avoided when in centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure 4WD LOW range.
Page 380: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 Standing Water lower gear than necessary to maintain forward motion. Avoid driving in standing water deeper than 20 in Over-revving the engine can spin the wheels and traction (51 cm), and reduce speed appropriately to minimize will be lost.
Page 381: Traction Downhill
380 STARTING AND OPERATING regulate your speed. If the brakes are required to control by turning the front wheels slowly. This may provide a vehicle speed, apply them lightly and avoid locking or fresh “bite” into the surface and will usually provide skidding the tires.
Page 382 STARTING AND OPERATING 381 • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or always a good idea to check for damage. That way you can get any problems taken care of right away and have similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake your vehicle ready when you need it.
Page 383: Power Steering
382 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING system. This noise should be considered normal, and it The standard power steering system will give you good does not in any way damage the steering system. vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability WARNING! in tight spaces.
Page 384: Multi-Displacement System (Mds) (If Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all pated.
Page 385 384 STARTING AND OPERATING The foot operated parking brake is located below the When the parking brake is applied with the ignition lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully.
Page 386 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The WARNING! (Continued) parking brake should always be applied whenever the • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged driver is not in the vehicle. before driving;...
Page 387: Electronic Brake Control System
386 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes the Anti-Lock Brake The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the Assist System (BAS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 388: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Differential (BLD), functions similar to a limited-slip benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than “pump”...
Page 389: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
388 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate tions and driving conditions, influence the chance of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle speed that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
Page 390 STARTING AND OPERATING 389 counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. En- Light” also flashes when the TCS is active. If the “ESC gine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash maintain the desired path. during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible.
Page 391 390 STARTING AND OPERATING The ESC system has two available operating modes in Partial Off 4WD HIGH range and two-wheel drive vehicles, and one This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESC operating mode in 4WD LOW range. OFF” switch. When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the BLD feature described in High Range (Four-Wheel Drive Models) or the TCS section, has been disabled and the “ESC Off...
Page 392: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 Off” mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momen- tarily pressing the “ESC OFF” switch. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. 4WD Low Range Partial Off This is the normal operating mode for ESC in 4WD LOW range.
Page 393: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
392 STARTING AND OPERATING swaying trailer is recognized. No driver action is re- Hill Start Assist (HSA) quired. Note that TSC cannot stop all trailers from The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when swaying. Always use caution when towing a trailer and starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill.
Page 394 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 • 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 395: Ready Alert Braking
394 STARTING AND OPERATING It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may WARNING! (Continued) occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle the driver. When the throttle is released very quickly, on a hill without putting the transmission in Ready Alert Braking applies a small amount of brake PARK and using the parking brake, it will roll...
Page 396: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - Four-Wheel Drive Models With Mp3023 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 Hill Descent Control (HDC) — Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills during off-road driving situations and is available in 4WD HIGH range and 4WD LOW range. To enable HDC, press the HDC switch or put the Selec-Terrain™...
Page 397 396 STARTING AND OPERATING The HDC speed may be adjusted by the driver to suit the off. If HDC has been enabled below 20 mph (32 km/h) driving conditions. The speed corresponds to the trans- and the vehicle speed goes above 20 mph (32 km/h), the mission gear selected.
Page 398 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 • PARK = HDC will not function • REVERSE = 1 mph (1.6 km/h) • NEUTRAL = 2.5 mph (4 km/h) HDC Operation in 4WD Low Range To enable HDC, press the HDC switch or put the •...
Page 399: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
398 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 The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and Light”...
Page 400: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 399 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 401 400 STARTING AND OPERATING • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded tion.
Page 402 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 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 403: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
402 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 404: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 Tire Terminology and Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold Tire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 405: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
404 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle...
Page 406 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 Loading occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed XXX kg” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed...
Page 407 406 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX” trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five manual to determine how this reduces the available 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of...
Page 408 STARTING AND OPERATING 407...
Page 409: Tires - General Information
408 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 accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 410: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to able steering response.
Page 411: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
410 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
Page 412: Radial-Ply Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- Radial-Ply Tires tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire WARNING! dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle WARNING! poorly.
Page 413: Tire Spinning
412 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only. Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take With these tires, do not drive more than 50 mph your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the (80 km/h).
Page 414: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed.
Page 415: Life Of Tire
414 STARTING AND OPERATING Life of Tire Replacement Tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon various The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many factors including but not limited to: characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure.
Page 416: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 417 416 STARTING AND OPERATING • Use only 255/55R18 XL tires on both front and rear CAUTION! (Continued) axles • Because of restricted traction device clearance be- • Use tire inflation pressures recommended for this tween tires and other suspension components, it is vehicle important that only traction devices in good con- dition are used.
Page 418: Snow Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 417 equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated CAUTION! (Continued) at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). For speeds • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s in- above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original equipment or structions on the method of installation, operating an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operat- speed, and conditions for use.
Page 419 418 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper mainte- nance intervals. More frequent rotation is permissible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed. NOTE: The premium Tire Pressure Monitor System will automatically locate the pressure values displayed in the correct vehicle position following a tire rotation.
Page 420: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle threshold for any reason, including low temperature recommended cold tire pressure.
Page 421 420 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold CAUTION! (parked for more than three hours) tire pressure of 33 psi • The TPMS has been optimized for the original (227 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa), a tempera- equipment tires and wheels.
Page 422: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire the tire.
Page 423 422 STARTING AND OPERATING A tire pressure monitoring sensor is located in the spare pressures have been received. The vehicle may need to be wheel, if the vehicle is equipped with a matching full-size driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to spare wheel and tire assembly.
Page 424 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light as long as none housings. of the road tires are below the low pressure warning threshold. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. •...
Page 425: Premium System - If Equipped
424 STARTING AND OPERATING sound, a “CHECK TPM SYSTEM” message will be NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to regularly displayed for 75 seconds, and the Tire Pressure Moni- check the tire pressure in all of your tires and to maintain toring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds the proper pressure.
Page 426 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 tires. A low spare tire will set the “SPARE LOW PRES- SURE” message, but it will not cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to illuminate or the chime to sound. Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au- dible chime will be activated, when one or more of...
Page 427 426 STARTING AND OPERATING once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information. CHECK TPM SYSTEM Warning The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a system fault is detected.
Page 428 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to received from the TPM Sensors. However, the system still facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM needs to be serviced as long as the CHECK TPM sensors.
Page 429 428 STARTING AND OPERATING and the graphic display will show a tire pressure value the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash in place of the “flashing” low tire pressure value. on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the EVIC will display a CHECK TPM SYSTEM •...
Page 430: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 429 General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and 3.6L Engine 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 •...
Page 431: Reformulated Gasoline
430 STARTING AND OPERATING optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline is Reformulated Gasoline not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit over Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner regular gasoline in these engines. burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are spe- Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-...
Page 432: E85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 • OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on CAUTION! • poor engine performance Do not use gasoline containing Methanol or E85 • poor cold start and cold driveability Ethanol. Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability problems and may damage critical •...
Page 433: Materials Added To Fuel
432 STARTING AND OPERATING beyond gasoline of the same octane number without Fuel System Cautions MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug CAUTION! life and reduces emissions system performance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s without MMT be used in your vehicle.
Page 434: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being WARNING! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Most of these products contain high concentra- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon tions of methanol.
Page 435: Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) - If Equipped
434 STARTING AND OPERATING the other sections of this manual for information on WARNING! (Continued) features that are common between Flexible Fuel and • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper gasoline-only powered vehicles. maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- mal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 436: Ethanol Fuel (E85)
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 Ethanol Fuel (E85) CAUTION! E85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. Only vehicles with the E85 fuel filler door label can operate on E85. WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury.
Page 437: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E85) And Gasoline Vehicles
436 STARTING AND OPERATING • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: compatible with E85 and may form deposits in your • you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less engine.
Page 438: Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 Starting Replacement Parts The characteristics of E85 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 439: Adding Fuel
438 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is located behind the locking fuel filler door, on the driver’s side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
Page 440 STARTING AND OPERATING 439 2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel filler CAUTION! cap. • Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impu- rities into the fuel system.
Page 441: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
440 STARTING AND OPERATING • Tighten the gas cap about one-quarter turn until you WARNING! hear one click. This is an indication that the cap is • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near properly tightened. the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the •...
Page 442: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 VEHICLE LOADING tongue weight, and cargo. The label also specifies maxi- mum capacities of front and rear axle systems (GAWR). Certification Label Total load must be limited, so GVWR, and front and rear As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- GAWR are not exceeded.
Page 443 442 STARTING AND OPERATING components, sometimes specified by purchasers for in- loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight creased durability, does not necessarily increase the ve- values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a hicle’s GVWR. commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are added.
Page 444: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully distributed equally. Stow all loose items securely before review this information to tow your load as efficiently driving.
Page 445 444 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- and trailer when weighed in combination.
Page 446 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 some other connecting point of the vehicle. These kind of WARNING! hitches are the most popular on the market today and they are commonly used to tow small- and medium- It is important that you do not exceed the maximum sized trailers.
Page 447 446 STARTING AND OPERATING depending on Vehicle and Trailer configuration/loading to comply with gross axle weight rating (GAWR) requirements. WARNING! • An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, and brak- ing performance, and could result in an accident. •...
Page 448 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
Page 449: Trailer Hitch Classification
448 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry trailers weighing over 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) with the Standards optional Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your authorized Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) dealer for package content.
Page 450: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ Model GCWR (Gross Com- Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer Model bined Wt. Rating) (Gross Trailer Wt.) Tongue Wt.
Page 451: Trailer And Trailer Tongue Weight
450 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer And Trailer Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 452: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph options, must be considered as part of the total load on (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
Page 453 452 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a and will not shift during travel. When trailering grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts the tow vehicle.
Page 454 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage WARNING! (Continued) before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General 4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch Information” in “Starting and Operating” for proper utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to inspection procedure.
Page 455 454 STARTING AND OPERATING − An electronically-actuated trailer brake controller is WARNING! required when towing a trailer with electronically- • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge-actuated brake system, an electronic hydraulic brake lines.
Page 456 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights and Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package includes a seven–pin connector at the rear of the vehicle and a four-pin harness located under the rear bumper.
Page 457: Towing Tips
456 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the TOW/HAUL mode (if equipped), or a lower gear range, should be selected.
Page 458: Snow Plow
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 of continuous operation. Refer to “Maintenance Sched- − Highway Driving ule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Reduce speed. NOTE: Check the transmission fluid level before towing − Air Conditioning (5.7L engine). Turn off temporarily. Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped SNOW PLOW Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment −...
Page 459: Starting And Operating Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
458 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheel OFF the Two-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive Models Ground Models See Instructions • Transmission in PARK Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED • Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) •...
Page 460: Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models 6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for tow- DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain ing, to secure the front wheels in the straight position. will result. 7.
Page 461: Recreational Towing - Quadra-Trac Ii
460 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or CAUTION! vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the • Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. ground. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer CAUTION! case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing.
Page 462 STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for CAUTION! (Continued) recreational towing. • Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be CAUTION! damaged. It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) recreational towing to prevent damage to internal...
Page 463 462 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine. 5. Press and hold the brake pedal. 6. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 7. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case N (Neutral) button (located by the selector switch) for four seconds, until the light behind the N symbol starts to blink,...
Page 464 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 11. Turn OFF the engine and leave the ignition switch in NOTE: • Steps 1 through 6 are requirements that must be met the unlocked OFF position. prior to pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must 12.
Page 465 464 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N) indicating shift in progress. The light will stop blinking (go out) when shift is complete. The “FOUR WHEEL Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for DRIVE SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL” message will no longer normal usage.
Page 466 STARTING AND OPERATING 465 NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case NEUTRAL NOTE: • Steps 1 through 7 are requirements that must be met (N), turning the engine OFF may be required to avoid gear clash. prior to pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed.
Page 468: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ... . . 476 Hazard Warning Flashers ....468 ▫...
Page 469: Hazard Warning Flashers
468 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 470 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 469 to high. This allows the heater core to act as a WARNING! supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system. You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 471: Jacking And Tire Changing
470 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack.
Page 472: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 471 Preparations for Jacking 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jack- 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or ing position. For example, if changing slippery surfaces.
Page 473: Jacking Instructions
472 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. help prevent personal injury or damage to your •...
Page 474 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 473 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from storage. 4. For the front axle, place the jack and protective cap on the body flange just behind the front tire Do not raise the 2.
Page 475 474 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. For the rear axle, place the jack and protective cap in and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability. rear tire.
Page 476 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 475 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.
Page 477: Jump-Starting
476 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! CAUTION! A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in an accident or Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- other booster source with a system voltage greater hicle.
Page 478 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 477 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.
Page 479: Jump-Starting Procedure
478 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive CAUTION! (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove it. Failure to follow these procedures could result in 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the or the discharged vehicle.
Page 480 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 479 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper WARNING! cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable discharged battery.
Page 481: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
480 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! • Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 482: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 481 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE may also be towed as described under “Recreational This section describes procedures for towing a disabled Towing” in the “Starting and Operating” section. vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. If the trans- mission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles Towing Condition Wheels OFF...
Page 483: Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
482 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 attempt to use sling type equipment when equipment designed for the purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 484: Two-Wheel Drive Models
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 483 Two-Wheel Drive Models 15 miles (24 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. flatbed, or with the rear wheels raised using a wheel lift or towing dolly.
Page 485 484 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! • Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing. • Failure to follow these towing methods could result in damage to the transmission and/or trans- fer case.
Page 486: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil ......493 Engine Compartment – 3.6L ....487 ▫...
Page 487 486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cooling System ..... 504 ▫ Halogen Headlamps – If Equipped ..530 ▫...
Page 488: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.6L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 489: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 5.7L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 490: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM – OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
Page 491: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- problem continues, the message will appear the next time ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not the vehicle is started.
Page 492: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail the ignition or start the engine.
Page 493: Maintenance Procedures
492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed systems may void your warranty and could result in civil maintenance schedule, there are other components which penalties being assessed against you. may require servicing or replacement in the future.
Page 494: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off, or before starting the • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids engine after it has sat overnight. that protect the performance and durability of Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance...
Page 495 494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Identification Symbol time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. This symbol means that the oil has Refer to “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating engine oil viscosity for your vehicle. For information on temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 497: Engine Oil Filter
496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Materials Added to Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to at every oil change.
Page 498: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 Engine Air Cleaner Filter used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine air Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information. cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended. WARNING! Maintenance-Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) can You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- provide a measure of protection in the case of engine...
Page 499 498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep • It is essential when replacing the cables on the flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use battery that the positive cable is attached to the a booster battery or any other booster source with positive post and the negative cable is attached to an output greater than 12 Volts.
Page 500: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
Page 501: Body Lubrication
500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling hood latching components to ensure proper function. R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- When performing other underhood services, the hood carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be Protection Agency (EPA) and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 502: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 Avoid using the wiper blades to wipe frost or ice from the fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with windshield washer solvent only (not radiator antifreeze). petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Page 503: Exhaust System
502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
Page 505: Cooling System
504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in You or others can be badly burned by hot engine motion.
Page 506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently Cooling System – Drain, Flush, and Refill spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty and contains a face of the condenser.
Page 507 506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • This vehicle has not been designed for use with • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze), other than Propylene Glycol-based engine coolant (anti- the specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), freeze). Use of Propylene Glycol-based engine may result in engine damage and may decrease coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended.
Page 508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where Antifreeze/ Coolant 5–Year/100,000 Mile Formula the vehicle is operated.
Page 509 508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals and children, do not store ethylene glycol-based • The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
Page 510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once • Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the a month.
Page 511: Brake System
510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is WARNING! equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting •...
Page 512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! (Continued) the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that should be conducted.
Page 513: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to WARNING! (Continued) 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could CAUTION! be damaged, causing partial or complete brake Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage...
Page 514: Transfer Case
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 Adding Fluid CAUTION! Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole, when the vehicle is in a level position. Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage then and cause them to leak. Drain First remove fill plug, then remove drain plug.
Page 515: Automatic Transmission
514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission CAUTION! Selection of Lubricant Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter mance.
Page 516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 CAUTION! CAUTION! • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- nents. Such damage is not covered by the New ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 517 516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check – 5.7L Engine 6. Remove the dipstick again, and note the fluid level on Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal both sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT” operating temperature.
Page 518: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on CAUTION! trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°F (10°C) it may not register on the dipstick.
Page 519 518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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, which will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Page 520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel and Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner. chrome-plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Page 521 520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or a mild if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove the Armor All . Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to stain.
Page 522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 Glass Surfaces WARNING! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or any commercial Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type Many are potentially flammable, and if used in cleaner.
Page 523: Fuses
522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Dry with a soft tissue. component may be stamped on the inside cover, other- wise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the Seat Belt Maintenance inside cover that corresponds to the following chart. Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Page 524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 40 Amp Air Suspension 40 Amp Power Seat Green Green 30 Amp Power Liftgate Mod- 30 Amp E-Brake Pink Pink 30 Amp Trailer Tow 30 Amp Headlamp Wash Re- Pink...
Page 525 524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 40 Amp Starter Motor Sole- 15 Amp Sw Stop Switch Lamp Green noid Blue 20 Amp Powertrain Control 20 Amp Electronic Limit Slip Blue Module/Powertrain Yellow Differential/Air Sus-...
Page 526 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 525 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Rear Heated Seats 20 Amp Back Up Camera Yellow Yellow 20 Amp Hands Free Module/ 20 Amp Power Seat Yellow Vanity Lamp/ Yellow Module(s)/Adaptive Universal Garage...
Page 527 526 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 15 Amp Instrument Cluster 20 Amp Fuel Pump Motor Blue Interior Lighting Yellow Output/Diesel Lift Feed/Sw Steering Pump (Export Only) Wheel/ Sw Bank/ — Spare Steering Control 10 Amp...
Page 528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Occupant Restraint 10 Amp Antilock Brakes/ Controller Stability Control Sys- tem Module/ 10 Amp Powertrain Stoplamp Switch Controller/ Sensor Transmission Control- 25 Amp All Door Lock &Un- Natural lock...
Page 529: Vehicle Storage
528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of CAUTION! (Continued) service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
Page 530: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529 BULB REPLACEMENT Exterior Lights Bulb Type Aux Aperature Backup Lamps ..7440 (W21W) High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) – If Auxiliary Liftgate Tail Lamps ....W3W Equipped Front Park/Turn Lamp .
Page 531: Halogen Headlamps - If Equipped
530 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- CAUTION! charge (HID) headlamps, when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This dimin- Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil ishes and becomes more white after approximately contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
Page 532: Front Fog Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 531 Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps CAUTION! 1. Raise the liftgate. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil 2. Remove the two push-pins from the tail lamp housing. contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Page 533: Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Twist socket counter clockwise and remove from lamp. 5. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 6. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the lamp assembly. Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp See your authorized dealer for replacement.
Page 534: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 533 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Rear License Lamp The center high-mounted stop lamp is an LED assembly. 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the See your authorized dealer for replacement. snap tab to remove the license lamp lens.
Page 535: Fluid Capacities
534 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 3.6L and 5.7L Engines 24 Gallons 91 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze...
Page 536: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 535 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 537: Chassis
536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Transfer Case – MP2010 Single Shell ATF 3353 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed Shell Speed Only ATF 3353 product.
Page 538 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..540 Emissions Control System Maintenance ..538 Maintenance Schedule ....538...
Page 539 538 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. the continued proper functioning of the emissions control On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) system.
Page 540 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 539 • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. •...
Page 541 540 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
Page 542 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 541 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 543: Service Schedule
542 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 544 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 543 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 545 544 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 56,000 miles (91 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 546 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 545 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 64,000 miles (104 000 km). ❏...
Page 547 546 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 548 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 547 88,000 Miles (147,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (147 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 549 548 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (160 000 km). ❏...
Page 550 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 549 104,000 Miles (173,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (186,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 551 550 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (199,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 120,000 miles (199 000 km). ❏...
Page 552 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 551 128,000 Miles (212,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 136,000 Miles (225,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 553 552 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 144,000 Miles (238,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 152,000 Miles (251,000 km) or Schedule 114 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 554 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 553 † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
Page 556: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle ......557 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 557 556 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 563 Publication Order Forms ....561 ▫...
Page 558: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 557 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 559: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
558 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center solved with this process. P.O.
Page 560: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 559 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 561: Warranty Information
560 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 562: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 561 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy 3V9.
Page 563: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire
562 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE vehicle, system, and/or components is written in acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and charts. and maintenance procedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.
Page 564: Traction Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 563 in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions your vehicle. on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety mance.
Page 565 564 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
Page 566 INDEX...
Page 567 566 INDEX Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 167 Alarm, Panic ......25 Adding Fuel .
Page 568 INDEX 567 Fluid Level Check ....515,516 Fluid Check ......510 Fluid Type .
Page 569 568 INDEX Cargo Area Features ..... . 230 Clean Air Gasoline ..... . . 430 Cargo Compartment .
Page 570 INDEX 569 Coolant Level ......508 Dipsticks Disposal of Used Coolant ....508 Automatic Transmission .
Page 571 570 INDEX E-85 Fuel ......434 Emission Control System Maintenance ..490,538 Electric Remote Mirrors .
Page 572 INDEX 571 Oil Selection ..... . . 494,534 Engine Oil Disposal ....496 Oil Synthetic .
Page 573 572 INDEX Engine Oil ......493 Gasoline ......429 Power Steering .
Page 574 INDEX 573 Gasoline, Reformulated ....430 Replacing ......530 Gauges Heated Mirrors .
Page 575 574 INDEX Infant Restraint ......80,81 Key, Replacement ......19 Inflation Pressure Tires .
Page 576 INDEX 575 Airbag ......73,78,95,247 High Beam Indicator ....249 Anti-Lock .
Page 577 576 INDEX Vanity Mirror ......110 Methanol ......430 Loading Vehicle .
Page 578 INDEX 577 New Vehicle Break-In Period ....92 Recommendation ....494,534 Synthetic .
Page 579 578 INDEX Personal Settings ......277 Preparation for Jacking ....471 Pets .
Page 580 INDEX 579 Rear Seat, Folding ..... . . 137 Replacement Keys ......19 Rear Window Defroster .
Page 581 580 INDEX Schedule, Maintenance ....538 Power ......122,124 Seat Belt Reminder .
Page 582 INDEX 581 Automatic Transmission ....353 Engine Fails to Start ....351 Shoulder Belts .
Page 583 582 INDEX Suspension, Air ......371 Air Pressure ......409 Sway Control, Trailer .
Page 584 INDEX 583 Spare Tire ......470 Trailer and Tongue Weight ....450 Spinning .
Page 585 584 INDEX UCI Connector ..... . . 312,318 Viscosity, Engine Oil ..... . 495 Uconnect™...
Page 586 INDEX 585 Windshield Defroster ....95,330 Windshield Wipers ..... . . 155 Windshield Washers .
Page 587 Chrysler Group LLC 11WK741-126-AB Second Edition Printed in U.S.A.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011 Owner's Manual

Introduction 1

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

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