Dodge 2010 Caliber Owner's Manual

Dodge 2010 Caliber Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Caliber 2 0 1 0 OWNE R ’ S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
  • Page 5: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
  • Page 6 INTRODUCTION 5...
  • Page 7: Vehicle Identification Number

    6 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 8: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
  • Page 10: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Set The Security Alarm ....18 A Word About Your Keys ....12 ▫...
  • Page 11 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock ..21 Power Windows — If Equipped ... . 32 ▫...
  • Page 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Supplemental Rear Impact Active Head ▫ Child Restraints ..... . 71 Restraints (AHR) .
  • Page 13: A Word About Your Keys

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has Automatic Transmission — If Equipped the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys.
  • Page 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.
  • Page 15: Locking Doors With A Key

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Manual Transmission — If Equipped 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory) position.
  • Page 16: Key-In-Ignition Reminder

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 the key to the left. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro- “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
  • Page 17: Replacement Keys

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal CAUTION! vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Always remove the Sentry Keys from the vehicle Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- possible by an authorized dealer.
  • Page 18: Customer Key Programming

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Customer Key Programming 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch. If you have two valid Sentry Keys , you can program Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within new Sentry Keys to the system by performing the 60 seconds.
  • Page 19: General Information

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an will flash repeatedly for three minutes. If the disturbance authorized dealer at the time of service to be is still present (driver’s door, passenger door, other doors, reprogrammed.
  • Page 20: To Disarm The System

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 disarm. After approximately 16 seconds, the Vehicle Security Light will flash slowly. This shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is fully armed. To Disarm The System Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter, or insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  • Page 21: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice 10 seconds.
  • Page 22: Illuminated Approach - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec- Illuminated Approach — If Equipped This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
  • Page 23: Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. following steps: NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- 1.
  • Page 24: Using The Panic Alarm

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the Programming Additional Transmitters UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Refer to Sentry Key “Customer Key Programming.” Alarm. If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, Using The Panic Alarm contact your authorized dealer for details.
  • Page 25: Transmitter Battery Replacement

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. Weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected life of battery is five years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile or CB radios.
  • Page 26: Remote Starting System - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • Hazard switch off NOTE: If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED •...
  • Page 27 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Enter Remote Start Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: Press and release the REMOTE START button • The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec- •...
  • Page 28: Door Locks

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if equipped).
  • Page 29: Power Door Locks

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To prevent from locking the key in the vehicle, WARNING! (Continued) the power door lock switch will not operate when the key • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key is in the ignition and either front door is open.
  • Page 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle door locks if all of the following conditions are met: Information Center (EVIC) —...
  • Page 31 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. its previous setting. Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming NOTE: The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be •...
  • Page 32: Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 3. Within 30 seconds, press the power door UNLOCK Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) switch to unlock the doors. — If Equipped Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate 4.
  • Page 33: Power Windows - If Equipped

    32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel control all the door windows.
  • Page 34: Auto-Down

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 min- utes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
  • Page 35: Window Lockout Switch

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Lockout Switch LIFTGATE The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows NOTE: The key that is used to start your vehicle is also you to disable the window control on the other doors. To used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate.
  • Page 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • Although the liftgate has no inside release mechanism, the liftgate trim panel includes an opening with a snap-in cap that provides access to release the latch in the event of an electrical system malfunction. WARNING! •...
  • Page 37: Occupant Restraints

    36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- for the driver and passengers seated next to a window ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when —...
  • Page 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized WARNING! seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer infant and child restraint systems.
  • Page 39: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the WARNING! inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, be belted at all times.
  • Page 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 2. The seat belt latch plate is along side the pillar near the WARNING! (Continued) back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make belt.
  • Page 41 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
  • Page 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up • A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger- on the shoulder belt.
  • Page 43 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully.
  • Page 44: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Push the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that fits you best.
  • Page 45: Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

    44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions The second row center lap/shoulder belt features a three-point seat belt with a mini-latch and buckle, which allows the shoulder belt to detach from the lower anchor when the seat is folded.
  • Page 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 2. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull the belt over the 5. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular latch plate up the seat. webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap.
  • Page 47 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 7. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your 8. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up comfortable and not resting on your neck.
  • Page 48: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 10. To disengage the mini-latch from the mini-buckle for 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. storage, insert the regular latch plate into the black The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the button on the top of the mini-buckle.
  • Page 49: Seat Belt Pretensioners - If Equipped

    48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. including those in child restraints.
  • Page 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 How the Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity or type of rear impact require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. In case of AHR deployment both driver and front passenger seat AHR’s will be deployed.
  • Page 51 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 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 53: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )

    52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • 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 54: Seat Belt Extender

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 BeltAlert Programming 4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized single chime will sound to signify that you have success- dealer or by performing the following procedure: fully completed the programming.
  • Page 55: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the WARNING! abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision. Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision.
  • Page 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
  • Page 57: Advanced Front Airbag Features

    56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Knee Impact Bolsters Airbag System Components The Advanced Airbag system consists of the following: • Driver Side Knee Airbag • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners — •...
  • Page 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Supplemental Side Seat Airbags — If Equipped WARNING! Supplemental side seat airbags provide enhanced protec- • No objects should be placed over or near the tion and work together with supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to help protect an occupant airbag on the instrument panel, because any such during a side impact.
  • Page 59 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each bag deploys independently, that is a left side impact deploys the left bag only and a right-side impact deploys only the right bag.
  • Page 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 • Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; Supplemental Driver Side Knee Airbag but they will open during airbag deployment. The supplemental driver side knee airbag provides en- The system includes sensors adjacent to both front and hanced protection and works together with the advanced rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy the driver side frontal airbag during a frontal impact.
  • Page 61 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow risk of harm from a deploying airbag: children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.
  • Page 62: Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 4. Do not lean against the door. If your vehicle has side WARNING! (Continued) airbags, and deployment occurs, the side airbags will • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument inflate forcefully into the space between you and the panel during front airbag deployment could cause door.
  • Page 63 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ORC deploys the Advanced Front Airbags, Supplemental location of impact, Advanced Front Airbags may deploy Driver Side Knee Airbag, SABIC airbags — if equipped, in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that Supplemental Side Seat Airbags —...
  • Page 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 or ON position. If the key is in the OFF position, in the It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are not ment cluster Airbag Warning Light if a malfunction is on and will not inflate.
  • Page 65 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the Advanced Front Airbags. Different airbag inflation ORC detects a collision requiring the airbag, it signals the rates are possible, based on the collision type and sever- inflator units. A large quantity of non-toxic gas is gener- ity.
  • Page 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Based on the severity and type of collision, the side A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be curtain airbag.
  • Page 67 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as Front and Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts, impact sensors aid the ORC in the battery has power or until the ignition key is determining appropriate response to impact events.
  • Page 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. Do not drive your vehicle after the airbags have de- They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a airbags will not be in place to protect you.
  • Page 69 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad- WARNING! vanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate • Modifications to any part of the airbag system accidentally or may not function properly if modi- could cause it to fail when you need it.
  • Page 70: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Airbag Warning Light located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the You will want to have the airbags ready to proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the inflate for your protection in a collision.
  • Page 71 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to recorded (e.g., loss of battery power). download data by a court with legal jurisdiction (i.e., pursuant to a warrant).
  • Page 72: Child Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 3. Requested by police under a legal warrant. United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the 4. Otherwise required by law. law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Data parameters that are recorded: Children 12 years and younger should ride properly •...
  • Page 73 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants and Child Restraints to about 20 lbs (9 kg). Convertible child seats can be There are different sizes and types of restraints for used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the children from newborn size to the child almost large vehicle.
  • Page 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH WARNING! child restraint anchorage system. Refer to LATCH — • Improper installation can lead to failure of an Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .
  • Page 75 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the where you will use it, before you buy it. retractor. For additional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic Locking Mode”.
  • Page 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check over the front of the seat when their back is against the the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. seatback should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. •...
  • Page 77 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- lap portion around the child restraint. Follow the instruc- age system called LATCH. The LATCH system provides tions of the child restraint manufacture.
  • Page 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older products. Tether anchorage kits are also available for most older vehicles. Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor- ages will continue to have features for installation in vehicles using the lap or lap/shoulder belt.
  • Page 79 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages.
  • Page 80: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we Transporting Pets have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc- Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. tions that come with the child restraint system. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or could injure a passenger during panic braking NOTE:...
  • Page 81: Safety Tips

    80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a WARNING! high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
  • Page 82: Exhaust Gas

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 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 83: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
  • Page 86: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......89 Uconnect™ phone — If Equipped ... 93 ▫...
  • Page 87 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Adjusting Active Head Restraints ..135 Voice Command System — If Equipped ..122 ▫ Voice Command System Operation ..122 ▫...
  • Page 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 ▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ..145 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ....152 ▫...
  • Page 89 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Sunroof — If Equipped ... . 161 Console Features ..... . 169 ▫...
  • Page 90: Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of vehicle).
  • Page 91: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped

    90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 92: Power Mirrors - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.
  • Page 93: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped

    92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left WARNING! or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move. When Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side finished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to the convex mirror will look smaller and farther away center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror.
  • Page 94: Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Sun Visor Sliding Feature To use the vanity mirror, rotate the sun visor down and The sun visors may be extended out to provide more swing the mirror cover upward. coverage of the side glass.
  • Page 95 Uconnect™ Phone. The Uconnect™ Phone • www.chrysler.com/uconnect allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the • www.dodge.com/uconnect system. Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the system at a time. The system is available in •...
  • Page 96: Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Uconnect™ Phone Button The Uconnect™ Phone is fully integrated with the vehi- Depending on the vehicle options, either the cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect™ Phone radio or the mirror will contain the two control can be adjusted either from the radio volume control buttons (Uconnect™...
  • Page 97 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For certain operations, compound commands can be Help Command used. For example, instead of saying Setup and then If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to Phone Pairing, the following compound command know your options at any prompt, say Help following can be said: Setup Phone Pairing.
  • Page 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The give the Uconnect™ Phone a name for your cellular Uconnect™...
  • Page 99 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will prompt you to say the name of the Dial by Saying a Number person you want to call. • Press the button to begin. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say •...
  • Page 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say The Uconnect™ Phone will allow you to enter up to 32 Phonebook New Entry. names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations.
  • Page 101 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is deleted on the Uconnect™ Phone. These can only be made to the Uconnect™...
  • Page 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 NOTE: Edit Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries • The phone handset must support Bluetooth OBEX NOTE: transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature. • Editing names in the phonebook is recommended • Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they when the vehicle is not in motion.
  • Page 103 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to delete.
  • Page 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries Phonebook List Names. • Press the button to begin. • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the names of all the •...
  • Page 105: Phone Call Features

    104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone Call Features Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call The following features can be accessed through the Currently in Progress Uconnect™ Phone if the feature(s) are available on your If a call is currently in progress and you have another cellular service plan.
  • Page 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to Toggling Three-Way Calling Between Calls in this section. To combine two calls, refer To initiate three-way calling, press the button to Conference Call in this section. while a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as described under Making a Second Call While Current Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold...
  • Page 107: Uconnect™ Phone Features

    106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Redial cessation of the call on the Uconnect™ Phone and transfer of the call to the cellular phone. • Press the button to begin. • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can •...
  • Page 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone is the name of the language you wish to switch to operational, you may reach the emergency number as English, Espanol, or Francais.
  • Page 109 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If supported, this number may be programmable on • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say some systems. To do this, press the button and Towing Assistance. say ‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’. NOTE: •...
  • Page 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 certain companies, which time out a little too soon to on your cellular phone keypad, you can press the work properly with the Uconnect™ Phone. button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed by the word Send.
  • Page 111 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the NOTE: button to begin. • You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say network configurations. This is normal. Setup Confirmations.
  • Page 112: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 • Following the beep, say Mute. dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth cellular phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s In order to un-mute the Uconnect™ Phone: audio system. The Uconnect™ Phone will work the same •...
  • Page 113 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Connect or Disconnect Link Between the the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired Uconnect™ Phone and Cellular Phone phone being announced, press the button and Your cellular phone can be paired with many different say “Select”...
  • Page 114: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 • The selected phone will be used for the next phone Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ call. If the selected phone is not available, the Phone Uconnect™ Phone will return to using the highest Uconnect™...
  • Page 115 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone. For best results, the Voice Training speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from session should be completed when the vehicle is parked you.
  • Page 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • When navigating through an automated system such • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of compromised with the convertible top down. speaking the digit string, make sure to say Send.
  • Page 117 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness Power-Up to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the not the Uconnect™ Phone. ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you must wait at least five seconds prior to using the system.
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  • Page 121 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
  • Page 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
  • Page 123: General Information

    122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- following conditions: mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a...
  • Page 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few For example, if you are in the disc menu and you are seconds, the system will present you with a list of listening to FM radio, you can speak commands from the options.
  • Page 125: Commands

    124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Commands In this mode, you can say the following commands: The Voice Command system understands two types of • “Radio” (to switch to the radio mode) commands. Universal commands are available at all •...
  • Page 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel) Radio FM To switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In • “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels) this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
  • Page 127 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Memo − “Previous” (to play the previous memo) To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. In − “Delete” (to delete a memo) this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Delete All” (to delete all memos) •...
  • Page 128: Voice Training

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new Command button first and wait for the beep user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only. before speaking the “Barge In”...
  • Page 129: Manual Front Seat Adjustment

    128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Seat Adjustment WARNING! The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the floor. Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is position.
  • Page 130: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped Manual Lumbar — If Equipped The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using The lumbar adjustment handle is located on the outboard the handle on the outboard side of the seat to adjust the side of the driver’s seat.
  • Page 131: Driver's Seatback Recline

    130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver’s Seatback Recline WARNING! To recline: Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the 1. Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. to the desired position and release the handle.
  • Page 132: Six-Way Power Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Six-Way Power Seats — If Equipped WARNING! The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use the switch to move the seat up, Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat.
  • Page 133: Heated Seats - If Equipped

    132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats — If Equipped If High-level heating is selected, the system automatically This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats. switches to Low-level heating and turns one indicator The heaters provide the same heat level for both cushion light off after 30 minutes of continuous operation.
  • Page 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 WARNING! CAUTION! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, heating element and/or degrade the material of the spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- seat.
  • Page 135: Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat

    134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat To fold the front passenger seat, lift the recliner handle to the full upward position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the seat cushion. Front Passenger Seat Folded Flat Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat Handle...
  • Page 136: Adjusting Active Head Restraints

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Adjusting Active Head Restraints To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head Active Head Restraints can reduce the risk of injury in restraint (on some models, you may need to press the the event of a rear impact.
  • Page 137 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull outward 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 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- WARNING! (Continued) straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things to Know Before Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable Starting Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 139: Folding Rear Seat

    138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat To provide additional storage area, each rear seatback can be folded forward. Pull the strap forward to move the seat forward and flat. Rear Seats Folded Flat Folding Seat Strap...
  • Page 140: Reclining Rear Seat - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped Then push the seatback to a reclined position, approxi- For additional comfort, pull the strap forward just mately 35 degrees maximum, and release the strap. enough to release the seatback latch. WARNING! •...
  • Page 141: To Open And Close The Hood

    140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the hood release lever located on the left kick panel. Safety Catch Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (left side when standing in front of hood) of the engine compart- ment, to secure the hood in the open position.
  • Page 142: Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 LIGHTS CAUTION! Multifunction Lever To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to The multifunction lever controls the operation of the close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam mately 8 in (20 cm) and then drop it.
  • Page 143: Headlights And Parking Lights

    142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights and Parking Lights Lights-on Reminder Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition for parking light operation. Turn the multifunction lever is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver to the second detent for headlight operation.
  • Page 144: Turn Signals

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. Fog Light Control NOTE: The fog lights will only operate when the parking lights or the low beam headlight are on.
  • Page 145: High/Low Beam Switch

    144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is Instrument Panel Dimmer moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme defective.
  • Page 146: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 than the normal lamp operation. The high beam head- lights will come on as Daytime Running Lights (DRL), which is at a lower intensity than the normal high beams. The DRL’s will come on whenever the ignition is ON, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is off, the turn signal is off, and the shift lever is in any position except for PARK.
  • Page 147: Map/Reading Lights

    146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the rearview mirror. Each light is turned on by pressing the button. Press the button a second time to turn the light off. The lights also come on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the second detent.
  • Page 148: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wiper Operation The windshield wiper/washer control lever is Rotate the end of the lever upward to the LO position for located on the right side of the steering column. low-speed wiper operation.
  • Page 149: Intermittent Wiper System

    148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions resume the intermittent interval previously selected. make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the wipers tween cycles, desirable.
  • Page 150: Mist Feature

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Mist Feature CAUTION! Push down on the control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and passing vehicle.
  • Page 151: Tilt Steering Column

    150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT STEERING COLUMN Push down on the lever to unlock the column. With one This feature allows you to tilt the steering column hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering upward or downward. The tilt control lever is located on column up or down as desired.
  • Page 152: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over the tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated (40 km/h).
  • Page 153: To Set A Desired Speed

    152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the Electronic Speed Control lever toward you CANCEL, normal brak- Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on ing or pressing the clutch pedal while slowing the vehicle when not in use is dangerous.
  • Page 154: Manual Transaxle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 RESUME ACCEL position, the set speed will continue to Manual Transaxle increase until the lever is released, then the new set speed Pressing the clutch pedal will disengage the speed con- will be established. trol.
  • Page 155: To Accelerate For Passing

    154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Accelerate for Passing WARNING! Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
  • Page 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 The HomeLink buttons that are located in the headliner WARNING! or sun visor designate the three different HomeLink • Your motorized door or gate will open and close channels. while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate.
  • Page 157: Programming Homelink

    156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming HomeLink Place the handheld transmitter 1–3 in (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while Before You Begin keeping the indicator light in view. If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, erase all channels before you begin training.
  • Page 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 • After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage This can usually be found where the hanging antenna door does not operate with HomeLink and the ga- wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is rage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the NOT the button normally used to open and close the garage door opener may have a rolling code.
  • Page 159: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming

    158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING Gate Operator/Canadian Programming button. The name and color of the button may vary by Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- manufacturer. nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission –...
  • Page 160: Using Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indica- 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. tor light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until trained.
  • Page 161: Troubleshooting Tips

    160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Troubleshooting Tips 2. This device must accept any interference that may be If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here received including interference that may cause undesired are some of the most common solutions: operation.
  • Page 162: Power Sunroof - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located in the reading light. • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
  • Page 163: Opening The Sunroof

    162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening the Sunroof stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial close condition until the switch is pushed and Manual Mode held forward again. To ensure sunroof is fully closed, To open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward press and hold switch until sunroof has completely to full open.
  • Page 164: Pinch Protect Override

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Pinch Protect Override NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing, open. press the switch forward and hold for two seconds after Wind Buffeting the reversal occurs.
  • Page 165: Ignition Off Operation

    164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Off Operation The sunroof will also operate up to 45 seconds after the ignition has been turned OFF. The sunroof operation will be canceled if either of the front doors are opened during the 45 second time period.
  • Page 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 NOTE: CAUTION! • To ensure proper operation, a MOPAR knob and • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw element must be used. power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in •...
  • Page 167: Power Inverter - If Equipped

    166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: To avoid overloading the circuit, check the A 115 Volt (150 Watt) AC power inverter is located on the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the rear of the center console for added convenience.
  • Page 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, To avoid serious injury or death: vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the • Do not use a three-prong adaptor. battery even more quickly. Only use these inter- •...
  • Page 169: Cupholders

    168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders behind the center console for Your vehicle is equipped with four cupholders. There are rear passengers. two cupholders located in the front. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholders...
  • Page 170: Console Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 CONSOLE FEATURES To open the upper storage compartment, push inward on The floor console contains both an upper and lower the upper handle to unlatch the upper lid and lift the lid storage compartment. open.
  • Page 171: Cargo Area Features

    170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the lower storage compartment, lift upward on WARNING! the lower handle to unlatch the lower storage compart- ment and lift the lid open. Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position.
  • Page 172: Cargo Cover

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Press in on the flashlight to release it. Three-Press Switch Cargo Cover Press And Release The cargo area trim panels include two notches for To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, mounting the available tonneau cover that accommo- twice for low, and a third time to return to off.
  • Page 173 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To install the Cargo Cover, insert either end of the cover Using the handle, pull the cover toward you and guide into one of the two notches located in the rear trim the rear cover posts into the guides located on both sides panels.
  • Page 174: Removable Load Floor

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 WARNING! In an accident a cargo cover loose 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 compart- ment.
  • Page 175: Cargo Tie-Down Loops

    174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Tie-Down Loops WARNING! (Continued) There are two D-rings installed in the cargo area for • Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put securing cargo. heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
  • Page 176: Fold Down Speakers - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped REAR WINDOW FEATURES When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down Rear Window Wiper/Washer off the trim panel to face rearward, for tailgating and The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch other activities.
  • Page 177: Rear Window Defroster

    176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the Rear Window Defroster “On” position to activate the rear wiper. The rear window defroster button is located on the bottom right-side of the blower control knob. NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster only.
  • Page 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear CAUTION! (Continued) window defroster only when the engine is operating. • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra- sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the CAUTION! window.
  • Page 179: Chillzone Beverage Cooler Storage Compartment - If Equipped

    178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CHILLZONE BEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE COMPARTMENT — IF EQUIPPED The upper storage bin door swings upward to present the contents of the long shallow bin that can store items out of sight. Beneath this bin is the glove compartment. The large glove compartment door swings downward and features two levels of storage.
  • Page 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Inside the Chill Zone is a vent which, when opened, Vehicles without air conditioning can use that space for allows either air conditioned or fresh air to flow into the storage. The lower bin holds the Owner’s Manual and Chill Zone compartment.
  • Page 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Average Fuel Economy ....205 Instrument Panel Features ....184 ▫...
  • Page 183 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 221 CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) ....232 ▫...
  • Page 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 ▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ..252 ▫ Operating Instructions — Video Entertainment System (VES)™ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If (If Equipped) ..... . . 258 Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU/RBZ Radios Only) .
  • Page 185: Instrument Panel Features

    184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 5 — Lower Glove Compartment/Beverage Cooler – If Equipped 9 — ESC OFF Switch – If Equipped 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Climate Controls 10 — Storage Bins 3 —...
  • Page 186: Instrument Cluster - Base

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – BASE...
  • Page 187: Instrument Cluster - Premium

    186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – PREMIUM...
  • Page 188: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS CAUTION! 1. Temperature Gauge Driving with a hot engine cooling system could The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H” ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that pull over and stop the vehicle.
  • Page 189 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Speedometer WARNING! The Speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour and/or kilometers per hour (mph/kph). A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling 5.
  • Page 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting and the chime will sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. 7.
  • Page 191 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to If the light remains on when the parking brake has been pass H , the indicator will continuously flash and a disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake to cool.
  • Page 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the tions.
  • Page 193 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Shift Lever Indicator the repair/service, so that you can be sure that it is The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the properly reset, or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the the odometer must be reset at zero.
  • Page 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 “gATE” and “Oil Change Required” will only be dis- noFUSE played in the EVIC display. For additional information, If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improperly installed, or If Equipped”.
  • Page 195 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and 16. Trip/Odometer Display Reset Button release the Trip Odometer button on the instrument Press this button to change the display from odometer to cluster. To reset the oil change indicator system (after either of the two trip odometer settings.
  • Page 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and 20. Turn Signal Indicators your vehicle may require towing. The light will come on The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the ignition is first turned ON and remain on when the turn signal lever is operated.
  • Page 197 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 22. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Malfunction apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your Indicator Light — If Equipped speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument NOTE: cluster will come on when the ignition switch •...
  • Page 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 24. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect Each tire, including the spare (if provided), the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. should be checked monthly, when cold and Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper inflated to the inflation pressure recommended tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to...
  • Page 199 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL of reasons, including the installation of replacement or CAUTION! alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the The TPMS has been optimized for the original TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more equipment tires and wheels.
  • Page 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 the ON position, before engine start. If the bulb does not WARNING! come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition checked promptly. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, operating conditions.
  • Page 201 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the conventional brake system will continue to operate CAUTION! normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on. Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
  • Page 202: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 29. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER Display — If Equipped (EVIC) — If Equipped When the appropriate conditions exist, this display The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- shows the EVIC messages. tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 203 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Left Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) The EVIC consists of the following: • System Status • Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • Vehicle information warning message displays •...
  • Page 204: Oil Change Required - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 • Gate Ajar (with a single chime) Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN • Headlamps or Park Lamps On position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and •...
  • Page 205: Evic Functions

    204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Distance To Empty (DTE) EVIC Functions • Elapsed Time • Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) • Personal Settings To Reset The Display Pressing and holding the EVIC button once will clear the function currently being displayed. Reset will only occur if a resettable function is currently being displayed.
  • Page 206: Compass/Temperature/Audio

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 Compass/Temperature/Audio Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with Press and release the EVIC button to display one of eight the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous facing, the outside temperature, and the current radio...
  • Page 207: Elapsed Time

    206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Elapsed Time Use the EVIC button to display one of the following Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset choices: when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed Language time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON When in this display you may select different languages or START position.
  • Page 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 Auto Unlock On Exit Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock When ON is selected all the vehicle’s doors will unlock When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
  • Page 209 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Delay Turning Headlights Off EVIC button when in this display until “OFF”, “30 sec.”, When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to “60 sec.”, or “90 sec.” appears to make your selection. have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds Confirmation of Voice Commands —...
  • Page 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message When on is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now “Electronic Brake Control System”...
  • Page 211 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Magnetic and battery powered devices, (such as To Set the Variance: with the ignition in the ON position, cell phones, iPod’s, radar detectors, PDA’s and laptops) with a short button press (less than one second) press and should be kept away from the top of the instrument release the EVIC button several times until you have panel.
  • Page 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 NOTE: The factory default Zone is 8. During program- 3. Once “Personal Settings (Customer- ming, the Zone value will wrap around from Zone 15 to Programmable Features)” menu, press and release (less Zone 1. than one second) the EVIC button several times until “Calibrate Compass (Yes)”...
  • Page 213: Sales Code Req - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)

    212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: A short EVIC button press from the Calibrate Compass (Yes) screen will exit the EVIC Customer- Programmable Features, and return it to its normal operating mode. SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.
  • Page 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) SCAN Button Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for radio. Press the ON/VOLUME control knob a second the next listenable station in AM, FM or Satellite (if time to turn off the radio.
  • Page 215 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button Uconnect”...
  • Page 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones.
  • Page 217 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Program Type format types: Display 16-Digit Character Personality Persnlty Program Type Display Public Public No program type or un- Rhythm and Blues R & B None defined Religious Music...
  • Page 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current station with the same selected Music Type name.
  • Page 219 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Angle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change • Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allows the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control equipped).
  • Page 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 Audio Language — If Equipped Audio DRC — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio language (effective only if the language is supported by dynamic range.
  • Page 221 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM, defaults are effective only if the disc supports the and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into customer-preferred settings.
  • Page 222: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) position to operate the radio. The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by LOAD Button —...
  • Page 223 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) SCAN Button (CD MODE) Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the with the corresponding number (1-6) where the CD currently playing.
  • Page 224: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files The radio uses the following limits for file systems: The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited. •...
  • Page 225 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ Specification Frequency (kHz) WMA tracks on that disc. 320, 256, 224, MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, Supported MP3/WMA File Formats...
  • Page 226: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 Playback of MP3/WMA Files LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc.
  • Page 227 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) to return to elapsed time display. No function. Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which No function.
  • Page 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Operating Instructions — Voice Command System Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment (If Equipped) System (VES)™ (If Equipped) For the radio, refer to “Voice Command System” in Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES)™ “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”. Guide.”...
  • Page 229: Sales Code (Rer/Ren/Rbz) - Am/Fm/Cd/ Dvd Radio - If Equipped

    228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DTS™ Operating Instructions — Voice Command DTS™ and DTS™ 2.0 are trademarks of Digital The- System — If Equipped ater Systems, Inc. For the radio, refer to “Voice Command System” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”. SALES CODE (RER/REN/RBZ) —...
  • Page 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 3. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis- clock setting menu will appear on the screen. played.
  • Page 231: Clock Setting Procedure - Rer/Ren Radio

    230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Changing the Time Zone satellite clock is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This is the worldwide standard for time. This makes the system’s 1. Turn on the radio. clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone and 2.
  • Page 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the Show Time if Radio is Off screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing When selected, this feature will display the time of day downward is displayed. on the touch screen when the radio is turned off.
  • Page 233: Sales Code Res - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)

    232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed, the clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 4. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen.
  • Page 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 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 235 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 236: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 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 237 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within RW/FF 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
  • Page 239: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of files: 255 Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file file recording media and formats are limited. When names and folder names is limited.
  • Page 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of Specification Frequency (kHz) multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in 320, 256, 224, longer disc loading times.
  • Page 241: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

    240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s...
  • Page 242: Sales Code Res/Rsc - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack) And Sirius Radio

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC SIRIUS RADIO position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of the radio faceplate.
  • Page 243 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped will remain tuned to the new station until you make Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature another selection.
  • Page 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ INFO Button SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call will begin to blink. letters displayed).
  • Page 245 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between mid-range tones.
  • Page 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Program Type format types: Display 16-Digit Character Personality Persnlty Program Type Display Public Public No program type or un- Rhythm and Blues R & B None defined Religious Music...
  • Page 247 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob station with the same selected Music Type name.
  • Page 248: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM MP3 Audio Play and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
  • Page 249 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.
  • Page 250: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD and MP3 modes. Random Play.
  • Page 251 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. display.) When reading discs recorded using formats other than •...
  • Page 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 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 253: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

    252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 254: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped (Ren/Req/Rer/Res/Reu/Rbz Radios Only)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which Equipped) allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Understanding The MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’s Features If Your Vehicle”.
  • Page 255: System Activation

    254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL System Activation To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated and you ESN/SID Access With REQ/RES Radios may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- service that is included with the factory-installed satellite tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll radio system in your vehicle.
  • Page 256: Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 Next, turn the knob surrounding the joystick in the center Reception Quality of the radio to scroll to Subscription, and then press and Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the release the joystick. All of the ESNs that apply to your following reasons: vehicle will display.
  • Page 257 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons additional three seconds will make the radio display the Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next song title all of the time (press and hold again to return to channel in Satellite mode.
  • Page 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button again will close the seconds will allow the program format type to be se- Music Type screen. Once closed, seek up, seek down, and lected.
  • Page 259: Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)

    258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone (If ton, the channel will continue to play but will not be Equipped) stored into pushbutton memory. Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
  • Page 260: Radio Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 The button located in the center of the right-hand control will switch modes to Radio or CD. The left-hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand control is different depending on which mode you are in.
  • Page 261: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance

    260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- previous track, if it is within one second after the current ing the disc. track begins to play.
  • Page 262: Climate Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated Manual Heating and Air Conditioning by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
  • Page 263 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blower Control Temperature 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.
  • Page 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 Mode Control (Air Direction) NOTE: For all settings except full cold or full hot, there Rotate this control to choose from sev- is a difference in temperature between the upper and eral patterns of air distribution. You lower outlets.
  • Page 265 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Defrost NOTE: • Continuous use of the recirculation mode may make Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. mum blower and temperature settings for best wind- Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
  • Page 266: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 Air Conditioning Control Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Press this button to engage the Air Equipped Conditioning. A light will illuminate The Automatic Temperature Control system automati- when the Air Conditioning System is cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at engaged.
  • Page 267 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Operation the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the Operation of the system is quite simple. system completely and closes the outside air intake. 1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the The recommended setting for maximum comfort for the Blower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO.
  • Page 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front Manual Operation fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser, This system offers a full complement of manual override reducing air conditioning performance. features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Pre- Blower Control ferred Automatic.
  • Page 269 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
  • Page 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets.
  • Page 271 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. only. When the air conditioning is •...
  • Page 272: Operating Tips

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Summer Operation can temporarily put the system into Recirculation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles Mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect the system is blowing air out the defrost vents.
  • Page 273 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they windshield and provide sufficient heating.
  • Page 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
  • Page 276 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....279 Manual Transaxle — If Equipped ..282 ▫...
  • Page 277 276 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ... 297 AutoStick — If Equipped ....287 ▫...
  • Page 278 STARTING AND OPERATING 277 Tires — General Information ... . . 318 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..327 ▫ Tire Pressure ..... . . 318 ▫...
  • Page 279 278 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Adding Fuel ......340 Weight Ratings) ..... 349 ▫...
  • Page 280: Starting Procedures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 279 STARTING PROCEDURES NOTE: • The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. pressed to the floor. •...
  • Page 281: Normal Starting

    280 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not press the accelerator. Turn the ignition switch to WARNING! the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will continue to run, and it Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it will disengage automatically when the engine is running.
  • Page 282: If Engine Fails To Start

    STARTING AND OPERATING 281 If Engine Fails to Start CAUTION! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the dures, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all engine for more than 15 seconds at a time.
  • Page 283: Manual Transaxle - If Equipped

    282 STARTING AND OPERATING Fully press the clutch pedal before you shift gears. As you WARNING! release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator pedal. Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution.
  • Page 284: Recommended Shift Speeds

    STARTING AND OPERATING 283 Use each gear in numerical order, do not skip a gear. Be Recommended Shift Speeds sure the transaxle is in first gear, (not third), when To use your manual transaxle for optimal fuel economy, starting from a standing position. Damage to the clutch it should be upshifted as listed in the following table.
  • Page 285: Automatic Transaxle - If Equipped

    284 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! If you skip more than one gear while downshifting Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to damage the engine, transaxle, or clutch.
  • Page 286: Brake/Transmission Interlock System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 285 NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the transaxle will not WARNING! shift out of PARK. Battery power is required to release the brake/transmission interlock system. There is a remov- It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or able plug in the right side of the shifter housing that NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle allows you to insert your finger to override the system.
  • Page 287: Gear Ranges

    286 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges WARNING! DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL position into another gear range. Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, PARK you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is This range supplements the parking brake by locking the...
  • Page 288: Autostick - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 287 The following indicators should be used to ensure that REVERSE you have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position: This range is for moving the vehicle rearward. Use this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. •...
  • Page 289: Operation

    288 STARTING AND OPERATING trailer towing, and many other situations. Automatic ratio display and tipping the shift lever to the (+) or (-) ratio changes upward will only occur to protect the direction will cause an upshift or downshift by one ratio. Continuously Variable Automatic Transaxle (CVT) AutoStick is deactivated: and/or the engine from overspeed.
  • Page 290: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    STARTING AND OPERATING 289 • If a low range is selected and the engine accelerates to DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES the rev limit, the transaxle will automatically select the Acceleration next higher ratio. Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- •...
  • Page 291: Traction

    290 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction DRIVING THROUGH WATER When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Driving through water more than a few inches/ wedge of water to build up between the tire and road centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure surface.
  • Page 292: Shallow Standing Water

    STARTING AND OPERATING 291 Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! (Continued) Although your vehicle is capable of driving through • Driving through standing water may cause dam- shallow standing water, consider the following Caution age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- and Warning before doing so. ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmission/transaxle, axle, etc.) for signs of con- CAUTION!
  • Page 293: Power Steering

    292 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph steering capability if power assist is lost.
  • Page 294: Power Steering Fluid Check

    STARTING AND OPERATING 293 system. This noise should be considered normal, and it checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are does not in any way damage the steering system. apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated.
  • Page 295: Parking Brake

    294 STARTING AND OPERATING If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied.
  • Page 296 STARTING AND OPERATING 295 NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving transaxle is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a sound to alert the driver.
  • Page 297: Brake System

    296 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and parking brake released, a brake system malfunction possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally authorized dealer immediately.
  • Page 298: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 297 WARNING! WARNING! • Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish Driving a vehicle with the “Brake Warning Light” on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking per- their effectiveness and may lead to an accident. formance or vehicle stability during braking may Pumping makes the stopping distance longer.
  • Page 299 298 STARTING AND OPERATING benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “ABS Warning Light” WARNING! (Continued) does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to • The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must the ON position, have the bulb repaired as soon as never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous possible.
  • Page 300: Electronic Brake Control System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 299 You may also experience the following when the brake WARNING! system goes into anti-lock mode: The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains sophis- • the ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a ticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible short time after the stop) to interference caused by improperly installed or •...
  • Page 301: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    300 STARTING AND OPERATING (HSA), and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). All sys- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes very tems work together to enhance vehicle stability and quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the control in various driving conditions and are commonly benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- referred to as ESC.
  • Page 302: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 301 spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the WARNING! (Continued) brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine • The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. those resulting from excessive speed in turns, This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplan-...
  • Page 303 302 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA Activation Criteria Disabling/Enabling HSA The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to If you wish to turn on or off the HSA system, it can be activate: done using the Customer Programmable Features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
  • Page 304: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 303 5. Release the clutch pedal. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 6. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left. This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor- 7. Press the “ESC Off” switch (located in the lower rects for over-steering or under-steering of the vehicle by switch bank below the climate controls) four times within applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in...
  • Page 305 304 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Off Indicator Light WARNING! (Continued) The “ESC Off Indicator Light” (located in the • ESC cannot prevent accidents, including those instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning.
  • Page 306 STARTING AND OPERATING 305 several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven Full On several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible the vehicle is started the ESC system will be in this “On”...
  • Page 307: Tire Safety Information

    306 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or Tire Markings gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” mode by pressing the “ESC Off” switch. Once the situa- tion requiring ESC to be switched to the “Partial Off”...
  • Page 308 STARTING AND OPERATING 307 NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” ing the size designation.
  • Page 309 308 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
  • Page 310 STARTING AND OPERATING 309 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 311: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    310 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 312: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    STARTING AND OPERATING 311 Tire Terminology and Definitions Term Definition Accessory Weight This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire.
  • Page 313 312 STARTING AND OPERATING Term Definition Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passen- ger vehicles. The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire.
  • Page 314 STARTING AND OPERATING 313 Term Definition A metal support for a tire and upon which the beads are seated. Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road. Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains.
  • Page 315: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    314 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: Tire Placard Location 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed 2) total weight your vehicle can carry on the driver’s side B-Pillar.
  • Page 316 STARTING AND OPERATING 315 axles must not be exceeded. For further information on 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. “Vehicle Loading” in this section. 4.
  • Page 317 316 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
  • Page 318 STARTING AND OPERATING 317...
  • Page 319: Tires - General Information

    318 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 320: Tire Inflation Pressures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 319 Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar. hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure the right or left.
  • Page 321: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

    320 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 322: Radial Ply Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 321 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 323: Tire Spinning

    322 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! • Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take only. With these tires, do not drive more than your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Page 324: Tread Wear Indicators

    STARTING AND OPERATING 323 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) or for more than 30 seconds continuously when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the...
  • Page 325: Life Of Tire

    324 STARTING AND OPERATING Life of Tire Replacement Tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying 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 326: Tire Chains

    STARTING AND OPERATING 325 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 327: Snow Tires

    326 STARTING AND OPERATING SNOW TIRES unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat- Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires terns. during Winter. Standard tires are of the all-season type These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with designation on the tire sidewall.
  • Page 328: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 327 when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on “cold inflation tire pressure”. This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period.
  • Page 329 328 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire For example, your vehicle may have a recommended pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended of 30 psi (207 kPa).
  • Page 330 STARTING AND OPERATING 329 NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warnings have been established for the tire size •...
  • Page 331: Base System

    330 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light the tire. Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings Base System The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- This is the TPMS warning indicator located in the...
  • Page 332 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 fault is detected. The system fault will also sound a 1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor repeat providing the system fault still exists.
  • Page 333: Premium System - If Equipped

    332 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire the proper pressure.
  • Page 334 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- nate in the instrument cluster and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low.
  • Page 335 334 STARTING AND OPERATING graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop flash- ing, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Light will extin- guish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been re- ceived. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive this information.
  • Page 336 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road occur with any of the following scenarios: tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will 1.
  • Page 337: General Information

    336 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare following licenses: tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF, as long United States .
  • Page 338: Reformulated Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends starting, stalling and hesitations. If you experience these Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- symptoms, try another brand of gasoline (with the ap- genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE.
  • Page 339: E85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

    338 STARTING AND OPERATING • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the E85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- engine controller memory ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
  • Page 340: Materials Added To Fuel

    STARTING AND OPERATING 339 It is even more important to look for gasoline without CAUTION! (Continued) MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law. higher than those allowed in the United States. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor- MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformu- mance and damage the emission control system.
  • Page 341: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    340 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control sys- WARNING! (Continued) tems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper Carbon Monoxide Warnings maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- WARNING! mal conditions repaired promptly.
  • Page 342 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cable CAUTION! over a hook on the inside of the fuel door. This keeps the • Damage to the fuel system or emission control gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle’s surface.
  • Page 343: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    342 STARTING AND OPERATING Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message WARNING! (Continued) If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is filler cap is loose or improperly installed, a “gASCAP” in violation of most state and Federal fire regula- message will be displayed in the Odometer/Trip Odom- tions and may cause the MIL to turn on.
  • Page 344: Vehicle Certification Label

    STARTING AND OPERATING 343 Vehicle Certification Label Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label attached to The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. the driver’s door B-Pillar. This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the The label contains the following information: GVWR.
  • Page 345 344 STARTING AND OPERATING Curb Weight Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight shorten useful service life. Heavier suspension compo- of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full nents do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s GVWR.
  • Page 346: Trailer Towing

    STARTING AND OPERATING 345 TRAILER TOWING Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) In this section, you will find safety tips and information The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- with your vehicle.
  • Page 347 346 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control WARNING! The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue It is important that you do not exceed the maximum that typically provides adjustable friction associated with front or rear GAWR.
  • Page 348: Installing A Trailer Hitch

    STARTING AND OPERATING 347 Weight-Distributing Hitch Installing A Trailer Hitch A weight-distributing hitch system works by applying NOTE: If you install a trailer hitch after you purchase leverage through spring (load) bars. They are typically the vehicle, you must install a MOPAR spare tire hold used for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight down kit.
  • Page 349: Trailer Hitch Classification

    348 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Max. Trailer Hitch Class the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Industry Standards tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
  • Page 350: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transaxle Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. (See Note 1) 2.0L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (50 kg)
  • Page 351: Trailer And Tongue Weight

    350 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely from side-to-side which will cause loss of con- trol of vehicle and trailer.
  • Page 352: Towing Requirements

    STARTING AND OPERATING 351 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your (805 km) of vehicle operation.
  • Page 353 352 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
  • Page 354 STARTING AND OPERATING 353 “Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper- WARNING! (Continued) ating” for proper tire inflation procedures. • Total weight must be distributed between the tow − Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- vehicle and the trailer such that the following four sures before trailer usage.
  • Page 355 354 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes CAUTION! − Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg) vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. loaded, it should have its own brakes and they This could cause inadequate braking and possible should be of adequate capacity.
  • Page 356 STARTING AND OPERATING 355 The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle, WARNING! (Continued) but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping Refer to the following illustrations. distance. When towing, you should allow for ad- ditional space between your vehicle and the ve- hicle in front of you.
  • Page 357: Towing Tips

    356 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. If using a manual transaxle vehicle for trailer towing, all starts must be in first gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage.
  • Page 358: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 357 Cooling System RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND To reduce potential for engine and transaxle overheating, MOTORHOME, ETC.) take the following actions: Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat − City Driving Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans- Recreational Manual...
  • Page 359 358 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may CAUTION! be recreationally towed (flat towed) at any legal highway • DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with a speed, for any distance, if the manual transaxle is in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position.
  • Page 360: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....360 Jump-Starting Procedures ....368 ▫...
  • Page 361: Hazard Warning Flasher

    360 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel, below the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
  • Page 362: Automatic Transaxle Overheating

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 361 NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down WARNING! an impending overheat condition: You or others can be badly burned by hot engine • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
  • Page 363: Jacking And Tire Changing

    362 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack.
  • Page 364: Preparations For Jacking

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 363 Preparations For Jacking 4. Turn OFF the ignition. 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or 5. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. slippery areas. 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking WARNING! position.
  • Page 365: Jacking Instructions

    364 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. WARNING! • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
  • Page 366 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 365 1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench and remove the wrench from the jack assembly. 2.
  • Page 367 366 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. There are two front jacking locations and two rear WARNING! jacking locations on each side of the body. The front locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts, the rear Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make ones by two rectangular cutouts.
  • Page 368 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 367 9. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is WARNING! free. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the assembly using To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel the means provided.
  • Page 369: Jump-Starting Procedures

    368 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! CAUTION! A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have other booster source with a system voltage greater the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi- than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, ately.
  • Page 370: Preparations For Jump-Start

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 369 Preparations for Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment below the air intake duct. To access the battery remove the air intake duct by turning the two finger screws, located on the radiator support.
  • Page 371: Jump-Starting Procedure

    370 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using a another vehicle to jump-start the battery, WARNING! park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. ever the hood is raised.
  • Page 372 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 371 CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
  • Page 373: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    372 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion.
  • Page 374: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 373 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) With Ignition Key • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. Automatic Transaxle It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the •...
  • Page 375 374 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Manual Transaxle CAUTION! • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or All Wheel Drive (AWD) • If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the vehicles can be flat towed (all four wheels on the ignition switch must be in the ACC position, not ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
  • Page 376: Without The Ignition Key

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 375 Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised. Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam- age to the vehicle.
  • Page 378: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil ......385 Engine Compartment — 2.0L ... . . 379 ▫...
  • Page 379 378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cooling System ..... 395 ▫ Front Headlamps, Parking, And Turn Signal Lamps ......415 ▫...
  • Page 380: Engine Compartment - 2.0L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Integrated Power Module 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Battery (Under Cover) 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Air Cleaner Filter 9 —...
  • Page 381: Engine Compartment - 2.4L

    380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Battery (Under Cover) 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 —...
  • Page 382: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 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 383: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE persists, the message will appear the next time the serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
  • Page 384: Replacement Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced a.
  • Page 385: Maintenance Procedures

    384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE your vehicle. Refer to these manuals before attempting Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed any procedure yourself. maintenance schedule, there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the future. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil CAUTION! penalties being assessed against you.
  • Page 386: Engine Oil

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level CAUTION! (Continued) before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will that protect the performance and durability of give you an incorrect reading.
  • Page 387 386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Selection CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection for all engines under all types of operating conditions, the Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine as manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer- indicated by the range markings, as described above, tified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material on the engine oil dipstick will cause oil aeration,...
  • Page 388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- CAUTION! ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is Synthetic Engine Oils not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 389: Engine Oil Filter

    388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service WARNING! station, or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection your area.
  • Page 390: Maintenance-Free Battery

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! (Continued) The top of the maintenance-free battery is permanently • Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands maintenance required.
  • Page 391: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! • If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- before connecting the charger to the battery.
  • Page 392: Body Lubrication

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391 Body Lubrication WARNING! (Continued) Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as...
  • Page 393: Windshield Wiper Blades

    392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a avoid damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out of year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR gasoline, etc.
  • Page 394: Exhaust System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep WARNING! into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for an oil Commercially available windshield washer solvents change or lubrication. Replace as required. are flammable.
  • Page 395 394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effective- vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In ness of the catalyst as an emissions control device the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- and may seriously reduce engine performance and...
  • Page 396: Cooling System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in materials that can burn.
  • Page 397 396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub- WARNING! (Continued) ber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection • You or others can be badly burned by hot engine at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
  • Page 398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 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- specified Hybrid Organic Additive Technology freeze). Use of Propylene Glycol based engine (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended.
  • Page 399 398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When adding engine coolant (antifreeze), a minimum NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will solution of 50% recommended MOPAR Antifreeze/ decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid will require more frequent coolant changes.
  • Page 400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children do not store ethylene glycol-based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
  • Page 401 400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. the coolant recovery bottle. If engine coolant (anti- freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to recovery bottle must also be protected against freez-...
  • Page 402: Brake System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 • 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 403 402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE when the pads are replaced. However, low fluid level WARNING! may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed. • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a manual fluid.
  • Page 404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could has been in a tightly closed container.
  • Page 405: Automatic Transaxle (Cvt) - If Equipped

    404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transaxle (CVT) – If Equipped CAUTION! (Continued) Selection Of Lubricant • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the facturer’s recommended fluid will cause belt slip transaxle to assure optimum transaxle performance.
  • Page 406: Manual Transaxle - If Equipped

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 Manual Transaxle – If Equipped NOTE: If contaminated with water, the fluid should be changed immediately. Lubricant Selection Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion “Maintaining Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 407 406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu- What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove.
  • Page 408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Special Care de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive packaged and sealed. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
  • Page 409 408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of not use oven cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage protectants on Stain Repel products. the wheels’ protective finish. Interior Care Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure –...
  • Page 410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 solvents, detergents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi- wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses. tioner is not required to maintain the original condition. Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis WARNING!
  • Page 411 410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE protectants or other products which may cause undesir- 1. Clean with a wet, soft rag. A mild soap solution may able reflections. Use soap and warm water to restore the be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive low glare surface.
  • Page 412: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 FUSES Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Integrated Power Module (IPM) 20 Amp Trailer Tow The Integrated Power Module (IPM) is located in the Yellow engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This 10 Amp IOD Sw/Pwr Mir/ center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses.
  • Page 413 412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Pwr Run/Acc Outlet 15 Amp IOD Feed Radio Yellow RR/Dome Lamp/ Lt Blue Cigar Lighter 10 Amp IOD Feed Intrus 10 Amp IOD CCN Mod/Siren –...
  • Page 414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp IGN RUN ORC/OCM 30 Amp Headlamp/Washer Feed Pink Control/Smart Glass – If Equipped Hot Car (No Fuse Re- quired) 25 Amp Diesel Fuel Heater – Natural If Equipped 20 Amp...
  • Page 415: Vehicle Storage

    414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS CAUTION! (Continued) All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base. • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. be used for replacement.
  • Page 416: Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 BULB REPLACEMENT Rear Tail, Turn Signal, and Backup Lamps Front Headlamps, Parking, and Turn Signal 1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail lamp housing. Lamps See your authorized dealer for replacement. Fog Lamps 1. Access light through the lower fascia cutout. 2.
  • Page 417 416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly to disengage the 3. Twist and remove socket from the lamp. lamp from the aperture panel.
  • Page 418: License Lamps

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 4. Remove the bulb from the socket and replace. License Lamps 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate.
  • Page 419: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp

    418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp The lamp is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer 3. Pull the bulb from the socket. for replacement.
  • Page 420: Fluid Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 13.6 Gallons 51.5 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L and 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters Cooling System * 2.0L and 2.4L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 5 7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
  • Page 421: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts

    420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
  • Page 422: Chassis

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transaxle (CVT) – If MOPAR CVTF + 4 Equipped Manual Transaxle – If Equipped MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
  • Page 424 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..426 Emissions Control System Maintenance ..424 Maintenance Schedule ....424...
  • Page 425 424 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 426 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 425 oil if it has been six months since your last oil change At Each Stop for Fuel and even if the oil change indicator message is NOT • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a illuminated.
  • Page 427 426 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct Required Maintenance Intervals operation. Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. •...
  • Page 428 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 427 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 429: Service Schedule

    428 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 430 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 429 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 431 430 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 42 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 432 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 431 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 433 432 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 434 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 433 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 435 434 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 436 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 435 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 437 436 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service 114 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 438 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 437 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service 126 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 439 438 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 138 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 440 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 439 † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions 150 Months Maintenance Service warranty. Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏...
  • Page 442: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......443 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
  • Page 443 442 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 449 Publication Order Forms ....447 ▫...
  • Page 444: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 443 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 445: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center

    444 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 446: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 445 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 447: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)

    446 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) 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.
  • Page 448: In Canada

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 447 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 449 448 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Owner’s Manuals vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the and charts. assistance of service and engineering specialists to • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- hicles.
  • Page 450: Traction Grades

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 449 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
  • Page 451 450 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
  • Page 452 INDEX...
  • Page 453 452 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....297 Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ... 58,61,65 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..397 Alarm Light .
  • Page 454 INDEX 453 Overheating ......361 Warning Light ......190 Selection Of Lubricant .
  • Page 455 454 INDEX Cargo Light ......170 Cleaning Cargo Load Floor ......173 Wheels .
  • Page 456 INDEX 455 Points to Remember ....398,400 Door Locks ......27 Pressure Cap .
  • Page 457 456 INDEX Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ..201 Oil Synthetic ......387 Emergency, In Case of Overheating .
  • Page 458 INDEX 457 Fluid Capacities ......419 Gasoline ......336 Fluid Leaks .
  • Page 459 458 INDEX Tachometer ......191 Passing ......144 Gearshift .
  • Page 460 INDEX 459 Inside Rearview Mirror ....89 Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ....19 Instrument Cluster .
  • Page 461 460 INDEX Bulb Replacement ..... . 415 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ... . 18,195 Cargo .
  • Page 462 INDEX 461 Maintenance, General ..... 384 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ... . . 7 Maintenance Procedures .
  • Page 463 462 INDEX Identification Logo ..... 386 Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect™) ....93 Materials Added to .
  • Page 464 INDEX 463 Rear Fog Lights ......415 Reporting Safety Defects ....446 Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .
  • Page 465 464 INDEX Seat Belts ......82 Selection of Oil ......386 Adjustable Shoulder Belt .
  • Page 466 INDEX 465 Spare Tire ......321,362 Stuck, Freeing ......372 Specifications Sun Roof .
  • Page 467 466 INDEX Tire Safety Information ....306 Rotation ......326 Tires .
  • Page 468 INDEX 467 Minimum Requirements ....351 Trip Odometer ......192 Trailer and Tongue Weight .
  • Page 469 468 INDEX Warning Lights Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ....407 (Instrument Cluster Description) ... . . 187 Wind Buffeting .
  • Page 470 Chrysler Group LLC 10PM491-126-AB Printed in U.S.A. 2nd Edition...

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