Page 1: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 3: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....7 Rollover Warning .
Page 4: 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 your workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all satisfaction.
Page 5: How To Use This Manual
INTRODUCTION 5 control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two injury.
Page 6 6 INTRODUCTION...
Page 7: Warnings And Cautions
INTRODUCTION 7 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
8 INTRODUCTION 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 9: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Disarm The System ....18 A Word About Your Keys ....12 ▫...
Page 10 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Battery Replacement ....23 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . . 36 ▫...
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ..51 ▫ Transporting Passengers ....81 ▫...
Page 12: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic The keys for your vehicle are double-sided. You can bag with the key code number on it. If you received your insert the keys into the locks with either side up.
Page 13: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the ignition.
Page 14: Sentry Key
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the position.
Page 15: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 NOTE: The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided compatible with some aftermarket remote starting sys- with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). tems.
Page 16 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn The new Sentry Key is programmed. The Remote the ignition switch to the ON position for at least three Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro- seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds.
Page 17: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 General Information NOTE: The Panic and Security alarms are quite differ- The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15 ent. Please take a moment to activate the Panic and and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is Security modes to hear the differences in the horn.
Page 18: To Disarm The System
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE set. Manually locking the doors with the door lock on the inside of the doors) or the driver’s door key lock plunger (located on the inside of the doors) or the cylinder will not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. driver’s door key lock cylinder will not arm the Vehicle Tamper Alert Security Alarm.
Page 19: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) NOTE: • For the remote starting feature (if equipped), refer to This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to “Remote Starting System”...
Page 20: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- equipped vehicles, refer to “Remote Key Unlock,” under ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features),”...
Page 21 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 22: Express Down Window Feature - If Equipped
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • On non-EVIC equipped vehicles, perform the follow- Express Down Window Feature — If Equipped ing steps: This feature allows you to remotely lower both front door windows at the same time. To use this feature, press and 1.
Page 23: Programming Additional Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 The PANIC alarm will stay on for three minutes unless 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second remove the screw. time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.
Page 24: General Information
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause proved by the party responsible for compliance could battery deterioration.
Page 25: How To Use Remote Start
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 How to Use Remote Start WARNING! All of the following conditions must be met before the • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or engine will remote start: confined area.
Page 26 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the • The park lamps will turn on and remain on during Vehicle Remote Start mode. Press and release the REMOTE START button one time, or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
Page 27: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 DOOR LOCKS WARNING! Manual Door Locks • For personal security and safety in the event of an Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as inside the vehicle.
Page 28: Power Door Locks
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks power locks will not operate. This prevents you from A door lock switch is located on each of the front door accidentally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing panels.
Page 29: Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Automatic Door Locks Programming 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to The automatic door locks feature can be enabled or its previous setting. disabled as follows: NOTE: Use the automatic door locks feature in accor- For vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Infor- dance with local laws.
Page 30 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming 3. Press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the The automatic unlock doors on exit feature can be doors. enabled or disabled as follows: 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the For vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Infor- programming.
Page 31: Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) WARNING! Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate it to either the LOCK or UNLOCK positions. Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged.
Page 32: Windows
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Windows The power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger/rear passenger doors which operates the front passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position.
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea- To open the window part way, press the window switch tures)” in the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center to the first detent and release it when you want the (EVIC),”...
Page 34 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection — If For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window Equipped switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the On some models, the driver’s and front passenger’s (if ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Window Lockout Button WARNING! The window lockout button on the driver’s door (below the power window switches) allows you to disable the There is no anti-pinch protection when the window window control on the other doors. To disable the is almost closed.
Page 36: Wind Buffeting
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
Page 37: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners to enhance OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your occupant protection by managing occupant energy vehicle are the restraint systems: during an impact event — if equipped •...
Page 38: Lap/Shoulder Belts
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Please pay close attention to the information in this Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they section. It tells you how to use your restraint system can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.
Page 39: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat adjust the seat. belts are designed to go around the large bones of 2.
Page 40 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 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! A shoulder belt placed behind will not protect you A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of from injury during a collision. You are more likely to injury in a collision.
Page 42 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is 6. To release the belt, push the red button marked PRESS comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor on the buckle.
Page 43: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt Pretensioner — If Equipped Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ The front passenger seat belt is equipped with a preten- shoulder belt. sioning device that is designed to remove any slack from the seat belt systems in the event of a collision.
Page 44: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Press the release button to release the anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position that fits you best.
Page 45: Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped How to Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic the shoulder belt.
Page 46: Supplemental Rear Impact Active Head Restraints (Ahr)
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How the Active Head Restraints (AHR) work WARNING! The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced whether the severity or type of rear impact require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 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 48 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. 2. Position the hands on the top of the deployed AHR at a comfortable position. 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Down Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism AHR In Reset Position 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock NOTE: • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the head into the back decorative plastic half.
Page 50: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first (BeltAlert ) 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within or START position.
Page 51: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 NOTE: Although BeltAlert has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Extender Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and while the driver seat belt remains unfastened. when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized Seat Belts and Pregnant Women...
Page 52: Supplemental Restraint Systems (Srs)
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the steering wheel.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 This vehicle may also be equipped with Supplemental NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) that run the trim, but they will open during airbag deployment. entire length of the headliner to protect the driver, front, Airbag System Components and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
Page 54 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Knee Impact Bolsters The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires airbag deployment. The timing of • Front and Side Impact Sensors the second stage determines whether the output force is •...
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not have any accessory items installed which • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to covers or attempt to manually open them.
Page 56 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • Should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners and/or SABIC airbags on both sides of the vehicle If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Side may deploy. Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the •...
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint. risk of harm from a deploying airbag: (Refer to information on Child Restraints in this section.) 1.
Page 58 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How the Airbag System Works WARNING! Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work required for this vehicle.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 The Advanced Front Airbags will not deploy in all frontal The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic collisions, including some that may produce substantial parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the vehicle damage —...
Page 60 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light WARNING! (an amber light located in the center of the instrument panel) tells the driver and front passenger when the Ignoring the “Airbag Warning Light” in your instru- front passenger airbag is turned off.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 For occupants classified in the “child” size category, the “PAD Indicator Light” will be illuminated, indicating that the front passenger airbag is turned off and will not inflate. If the “PAD Indicator Light” is not illuminated, DO NOT assume the airbag is turned off.
Page 62 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE will cause the system to turn the airbag on. In this case, Passenger Air- the OCS has classified the occupant of the seat as an Front Passenger bag Disable Airbag Status adult. An adult occupant needs to sit in a normal position Seat Occupant (PAD) Indicator (with their feet on or near the floor) in order to be...
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 because this can also affect occupant classification. Also, lodged under the seat and interferes with operation of if you fold down the rear seat, check to be sure it doesn’t the weight sensors, a fault will occur which turns on both touch the front passenger seat.
Page 64 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Your vehicle has four weight sensors located between The driver front airbag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of the airbag. The passenger front the seat and the floor pan. The weight sensors measure airbag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides applied weight and transfers that information to the of the airbag.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure The front passenger seat assembly contains critical com- you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if ponents that affect the front passenger airbag deploy- items are positioned in the area where the side curtain ment.
Page 66 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not add a secondary seat cover other than those If a Deployment Occurs approved by Chrysler Group LLC/Mopar . The airbags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment. • At no time should any Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) component or SRS related component or fastener NOTE: Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all be modified or replaced with any part except those...
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 • As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like WARNING! particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the non-toxic gas used for Deployed airbags cannot protect you in another col- airbag inflation.
Page 68 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as WARNING! (Continued) the battery has power or until the ignition key is • Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad- removed.
Page 69: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Airbag Warning Light EDR data is ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, or You will want to have the airbag system ready to inflate for nearly deploys, and is otherwise unavailable. your protection in an impact. The airbag system is designed NOTE: to be maintenance free.
Page 70 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In the event that an investigation is undertaken by 1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data Chrysler Group LLC (regardless of initiative), the com- with a particular crash record in an aggregate database, pany or its designated representative will first obtain provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter permission of the appropriate custodial entity for the...
Page 71: Child Restraint
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 • And other parameters depending vehicle WARNING! configuration In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, Child Restraint can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the required to hold even an infant on your lap can time including babies and children.
Page 72 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the WARNING! vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up • Improper installation can lead to failure of an to about 20 lbs (9 kg). “Convertible” child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing infant or child restraint.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 • The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s the automatic locking retractors, pull the belt from the weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for retractor until there is enough to allow it to pass weight and height limits.
Page 74 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the belt still cannot be tightened, or if pulling and Older Children and Child Restraints pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle older than one year can ride forward-facing in the around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle...
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Children Too Large for Booster Seats LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt Anchors and Tether for CHildren) comfortably and whose legs are long enough to bend Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child over the front of the seat when their back is against the restraint anchorage system called LATCH.
Page 76 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints connection to the top tether anchorages, have been in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the available for some time.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars located at In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, rear seating position located on the back of the seat. and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 78 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with tether strap to provide the most direct path between the separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or anchor and the child restraint. For the outboard seating connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a positions, route the tether underneath the head rest and means of adjusting the tension in the strap.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the Belt lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinch- buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening ing latch plates or automatic locking retractors, which are on the restraint.
Page 80 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To attach a child restraint tether strap: WARNING! Route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. increased head motion and possible injury to the For the outboard seating positions, route the tether under child.
Page 81: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A new engine may consume some oil during its first few A long break-in period is not required for the engine in thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be your vehicle.
Page 82: Exhaust Gas
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined WARNING! (Continued) areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your out of the area.
Page 83: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-...
Page 84: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches the Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 85: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Phone Call Features ....103 Mirrors ......89 ▫...
Page 86 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Voice Training ..... . 126 ▫ Headlights And Parking Lights ..138 ▫...
Page 87 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 ▫ Windshield Washers ....145 ▫ Enabling And Disabling Parksense ..153 ▫...
Page 88 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Sunroof — If Equipped ... . 162 Cupholders ......168 ▫...
Page 89: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 90: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror will automatically adjust 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 91: Power Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Power Mirrors WARNING! The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door trim panel. 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 92: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi- the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the tional flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the mirror cover upward.
Page 93 • www.chrysler.com/uconnect seven cellular phones to be linked to the system. Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the • www.dodge.com/uconnect system at a time. The system is available in English, • www.jeep.com/uconnect Spanish, or French languages.
Page 94: Operation
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 (phone button) and...
Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 • 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 96 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • 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 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 • 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 98 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • 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 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 • 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 100 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 • 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 102 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • 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 103: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 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 104 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE progress. To go back to the first call, refer to Toggling Conference Call Between Calls in this section. To combine two calls, refer When two calls are in progress (one active and one on to Conference Call in this section.
Page 105: Uconnect™ Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can hold may not become active automatically. This is cell phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press continue on the uconnect™ phone either until the call and hold the button until you hear a single beep.
Page 106 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • 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 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 • 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 say Towing Assistance. ‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’. NOTE: •...
Page 108 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Paging When calling a number with your uconnect™ phone that To learn how to page, refer to Working with Automated normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence Systems. Paging works properly except for pagers of on your cellular phone keypad, you can press the certain companies, which time out a little too soon to button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed...
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 The uconnect™ phone will then send the corresponding Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system tones over the phone. from confirming your choices (e.g., the uconnect™ phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
Page 110 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone When you mute the uconnect™ phone, you will still be keypad and still use the uconnect™ phone (while dialing able to hear the conversation coming from the other via the cellular phone keypad, the user must exercise party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 111: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Advanced Phone Connectivity List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone button to begin. The uconnect™ phone allows ongoing calls to be trans- • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say ferred from your cellular phone to the uconnect™...
Page 112: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say • You can also press the button at any time while Setup Select Phone and follow the prompts. the list is being played, and then choose the phone you wish to delete.
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 • Press the • Always wait for the beep before speaking. button and say the Setup, Voice Train- ing command. • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the you.
Page 114 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Even though the system is designed for users speaking • Even though international dialing for most number in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing cents, the system may not always work for some. number combinations may not be supported.
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness Bluetooth Communication Link to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to not the uconnect™ phone. the uconnect™...
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Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 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 120 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 121: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 General Information VOICE RECOGNITION (VR) SYSTEM — IF This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and EQUIPPED RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the Voice Recognition (VR) System Operation following conditions: This Voice Recognition system allows you to •...
Page 122 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE and after the beep, you can add or change commands. WARNING! This will become helpful once you start to learn the options. Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and NOTE: At any time, you can say the words “Cancel”, phone use.
Page 123: Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 At any point, if the system does not recognize one of your Main Menu commands, you will be prompted to repeat it. Start a dialogue by pressing the button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the main menu. To hear the first available Menu, press the button and say “Help”...
Page 124 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu) • “Channel Number” (to change the channel by its spoken number) • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) • “Next Channel” (to select the next channel) Radio FM •...
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) − “Next” (to play the next memo) Memo − “Previous” (to play the previous memo) To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. In −...
Page 126: Voice Training
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Voice Training” switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only. NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the button first and wait for the beep before speaking the SEATS “Barge In”...
Page 127: Front Manual Seat Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Front Manual Seat Adjustment Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the Move the seat forward or rearward using the adjustment seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. bar. Lift up on the bar located on the front of the seat near WARNING! the floor.
Page 128: Front Seat Adjustment - Recline
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Seat Adjustment — Recline WARNING! To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back, and release the lever Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat at the desired position.
Page 129: Six-Way Driver's Power Seat With Manual Recliner
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Six-Way Driver’s Power Seat with Manual This seat also has a manual recline lever located just to Recliner the rear of the power seat switch. Pull up on the lever to The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of recline the seatback.
Page 130: Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat Adjusting Active Head Restraints The front passenger seatback can be folded flat to allow Active Head Restraints can reduce the risk of injury in for extended cargo space. Pull up on the lever to fold the event of a rear impact.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted restraint (on some models, you may need to press the forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to push button).
Page 132 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” under “Occupant Restraints” in Section 2. WARNING! • Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Page 133: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Heated Seats — If Equipped selected, the system will automatically switch to Low- This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats. level after approximately 30 minutes of continuous op- The controls for each seat are located on a switch bank eration.
Page 134: 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat Feature
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat with Fold-Flat Feature To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be folded flat to allow for extended cargo space and still...
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed. •...
Page 136: To Open And Close The Hood
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Raise Rear Seat TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD If locked in the folded position, pull the release strap To open the hood, there are two latches that must be (toward the front of the vehicle). released.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 2. Push the safety latch lever to the right. It is located CAUTION! between the grille and hood opening left of the center. To prevent possible damage: • Do not slam the hood to close it. •...
Page 138: Lights
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Headlights and Parking Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent Multifunction Lever for parking lights and instrument panel lights. Turn to The multifunction lever controls the operation of the the second detent for headlight operation.
Page 139: Instrument Panel Dimmer
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up or down. NOTE: If the driver’s door is left open, and the head- lights or parking lights are left on, a chime will sound. Instrument Panel Dimmer Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the...
Page 140: High/Low Beam Switch
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beams. Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beams. Flash-to-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- ing wheel.
Page 141: Turn Signals
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Turn Signals NOTE: • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 142: Interior Lights
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Daytime Running Lights will turn off WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS automatically when a turn signal is in operation and turn The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on on again when the turn signal is not operating. the right side of the steering column.
Page 143: Windshield Wiper Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Windshield Wiper Operation NOTE: The wipers will automatically return to the Rotate the end of the lever upward to the LO position for “park” position if you turn OFF the ignition switch while low-speed wiper operation.
Page 144: Intermittent Wiper System
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the off position. If the windshield wiper control is turned off and the blades cannot return to the off position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
Page 145: Windshield Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 There are five delay settings, which allow you to regulate Windshield Washers the wipe interval from a minimum of two cycles every To use the washer, pull the windshield wiper/washer second to a maximum of approximately 36 seconds control lever toward you and hold it for as long as between cycles or from a minimum of one cycle every washer spray is desired.
Page 146: Mist Feature
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mist Feature TILT STEERING COLUMN Push downward on the windshield wiper/washer con- This feature allows you to tilt the steering column trol lever to activate a single wipe cycle to clear the upward or downward. The tilt lever is located on the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle.
Page 147: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped.
Page 148: To Activate
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control lever is located on the right simultaneously. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Con- side of the steering wheel. trol System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
Page 149: To Set A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 To Set a Desired Speed To Vary the Speed Setting When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- down on the lever and release. Release the accelerator crease speed by pushing up and holding the RESUME and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.
Page 150: Manual Transmission
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tapping the SET DECEL lever once will result in a 1 mph WARNING! (2 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the lever is tapped, speed decreases. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 151: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so once you turn ParkSense off, it remains off until you it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed turn it on again, even if you cycle the ignition key. Control.
Page 152 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable • Drivers must be careful when backing up even to recognize every obstacle, including small ob- when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sys- stacles.
Page 153: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Vehicles Equipped With the Electronic Vehicle WARNING! (Continued) Information Center (EVIC) • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist You can turn ParkSense on or off through the EVIC. For System, it is strongly recommended that the ball details, refer “Personal...
Page 154 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the ignition is turned to the ON position, and the system is enabled, the warning display will turn on all of its LEDs for approximately one second. Then, the system dimly illuminates the two inner most LEDs when it is detecting no obstacles.
Page 155: Service Parksense Rear Park Assist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES DISPLAY LED OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: LED COLOR AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER Inner LED 79 in (200 cm) Yellow Sounds for ⁄ second 1st LED 51 in (130 cm) Yellow None 2nd LED...
Page 156: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in the The HomeLink buttons that are located in the headliner Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) after mak- or sun visor designate the three different HomeLink ing sure the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of channels.
Page 157: Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Programming HomeLink WARNING! Before You Begin • Your motorized door or gate will open and close If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, while you are training the Universal Transceiver. erase all channels before you begin training.
Page 158 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage Place the handheld transmitter 1–3 in (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while door does not operate with HomeLink and the ga- keeping the indicator light in view.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 This can usually be found where the hanging antenna 6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is button. The name and color of the button may vary by NOT the button normally used to open and close the manufacturer.
Page 160: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Gate Operator/Canadian Programming If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- at this time. nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming transmission –...
Page 161: Security
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until Troubleshooting Tips the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here release the button. are some of the most common solutions: •...
Page 162: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. This device must accept any interference that may be POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED received including interference that may cause undesired The power sunroof switch is located between the sun operation. visors on the overhead console. NOTE: The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules.
Page 163: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Never leave unattended children in a vehicle with second and the sunroof will open automatically from any position. The sunroof will open fully and stop automati- the key in the ignition switch.
Page 164: Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- Pinch Protect Override cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop and moves the sunroof in the opposite direction, press the sunroof.
Page 165: Wind Buffeting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is Ignition Off Operation open. For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch Wind Buffeting will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of is turned to the LOCK position.
Page 166: Electrical Power Outlet
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET Your vehicle is equipped with a fused 12 Volt (DC) power outlet. This power outlet is located on the instrument panel, below the climate controls. It has power available when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. Insert the cigar lighter or accessory plug into the outlet for use to ensure proper operation.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 168: Cupholders
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- sory bracket from the plug. CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers, located in the center console.
Page 169: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 STORAGE Front Storage Compartment The front storage compartment (located on the left side of the instrument panel) can hold cell phones, PDAs, and other small items. Rear Cupholders Front Storage Compartment...
Page 170: Console Storage Compartment
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Console Storage Compartment To open, press the latch and lift the cover. Removable Storage Tray CARGO AREA FEATURES Center Console Cargo Light The center console has a removable storage tray which The cargo area light is activated by opening the liftgate, can hold cell phones, PDAs, and other small items.
Page 171: Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Cargo Tie-Down Hooks WARNING! (Continued) The tie-downs located on the cargo area floor should be • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is moving. described on the label attached to the left door or left door center pillar.
Page 172: Cargo Load Floor - If Equipped
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The cargo load floor is held by spring loaded latches. In WARNING! (Continued) order to use the cargo load floor, use the following • To help protect against personal injury, passengers procedure: should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The 1.
Page 173: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 3. Flip the cover over, and lock panel back into position. REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch located on the control lever. The control lever is located on the right side of the steering column.
Page 174: Rear Window Defroster
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the switch upward to the “On” position to Rear Window Defroster activate the rear wiper. The rear window defroster button is located on the climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside only.
Page 175: Roof Trim Applique - Non Functional
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 ROOF TRIM APPLIQUE — NON FUNCTIONAL CAUTION! The Roof Trim Applique as provided on the vehicle is non functional. Metal side rails and crossbars can be Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to purchased from MOPAR accessories to proved a func- the heating elements: •...
Page 176 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do Cargo must be securely tied before driving your not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity. vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as pos- vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sible and secure the load appropriately.
Page 177: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....180 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped ......200 Instrument Cluster .
Page 178 178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operating Instructions — uconnect™ phone Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX — If Equipped ..... . 226 Jack) .
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 ▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD ▫ Operating Instructions - uconnect™ studios And MP3 Audio Play ....243 (Satellite) Mode .
Page 180: Instrument Panel Features
180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Glove Compartment 11 — Hazard Warning Flasher 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Climate Control 12 — Electronic Stability Control / Traction Control Switch * 3 — Storage Tray 8 —...
Page 181: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 182: Instrument Cluster Description
182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, 1. Fuel Gauge or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when ignition exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 check or when driving, if the driver’s seat belt remains WARNING! unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or in Section 2 for more information.
Page 184 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Speedometer 11. TOW/HAUL Indicator — If Equipped Shows the vehicles speed. The TOW/HAUL button is located on the gear shift bezel. This light will illuminate when the 8. High Beam Indicator TOW/HAUL button has been selected. This indicator shows that the high beam head- lights are on.
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle 14. Brake Warning Light or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the This light monitors various brake functions, light goes off. including brake fluid level and parking brake application.
Page 186 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on dangerous.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. the light is flashing when the engine is running, imme- If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected diate service is required and you may experience reduced by an authorized dealer.
Page 188 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. the charging system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging NOTE: system.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 19. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light 21. Oil Pressure Warning Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition light should turn on momentarily when the engine switch is turned to the ON position and may is started.
Page 190 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 23. Tachometer As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been This gauge measures engine revolutions-per-minute equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (RPM x 1000). (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
Page 192 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: U.S. Federal regulations require that upon trans- Vehicle Odometer Messages fer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the pur- When the appropriate conditions exist, the following chaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been messages will display in the odometer: driven.
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 ECO / ECO-ON (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap The ECO-ON indicator will illuminate when you are may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). driving in a fuel efficient manner and can be used to noFUSE modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.
Page 194 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. To turn 27. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) off the message temporarily, press and release the TRIP The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of ODOMETER button on the instrument cluster. To reset an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that the oil change indicator system (after performing the monitors engine and automatic transmission con-...
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 28. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped CAUTION! This indicator lights when the electronic speed control system is turned on. Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could 29.
Page 196: Compass And Trip Computer - If Equipped
196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Resetting the Trip Odometer COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED Display the trip mileage that you want to reset, “Trip A” or The Compass/Trip Computer features a driver- “Trip B.” Then push and hold the button (approximately interactive display (displays information on outside tem- two seconds) until the display resets to 0.
Page 197: Control Buttons
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 The compass/trip computer, when the appropriate con- ditions exist, will show the following messages in the odometer display: • Door Ajar (door) • Lift Gate Ajar (gATE) • Loose Fuel Cap (gASCAP) These messages can be manually turned off by pressing the right button (on the instrument cluster).
Page 198: Compass/Temperature Display
198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL B, or to ECO. Press and hold the right button while the Compass/Temperature Display odometer/trip odometer is displayed to reset. Compass Variance Trip A Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic Shows the total distance traveled for trip A since the last North and Geographic North.
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 zone, press and release the CMTC reset button to increase the variance one step. Repeat as necessary until the desired variance is achieved. NOTE: The factory default zone is 8. During program- ming, the zone value will wrap around from zone 15 to zone 1.
Page 200: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Release the CMTC reset button, then press and hold again for approximately 10 seconds, until the direction is displayed, with the CAL indicator on continuously in the display. 4. To complete the compass calibration, drive the vehicle in one or more complete 360–degree circles, under 5 mph (8 km/h) in an area free from power lines and large metallic objects, until the CAL indicator turns off.
Page 201: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 • Vehicle information warning message displays Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to accept a selection. Also, the FUNCTION SELECT but- • Tire Pressure Monitor System (if equipped) ton changes the current CD track being played •...
Page 202 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Left front turn signal light out (with a single chime) • Left front low pressure (with a single chime). Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System” in Section 5. • Left rear turn signal light out (with a single chime) •...
Page 203: Oil Change Required
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 Oil Change Required 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 sec- reset.
Page 204 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle tion: loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value. • Average Fuel Economy Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
Page 205: Compass Display / Eco (Fuel Saver Mode) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 To Reset The Display ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being The ECO message will display below the outside tem- displayed. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT perature in the EVIC display.
Page 206 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and 5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area an environment free from large metallic objects such as free from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, indicator turns off.
Page 207: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 3. Press the SCROLL button until the “Compass Vari- ance” message and the last variance zone number dis- plays in the EVIC. 4. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map.
Page 208 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened. To choices: make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears. Language When in this display you may select one of five lan- Remote Key Unlock...
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 Remote Key Lock feature. To make your selection, press Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate OFF appears. and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 210: Sales Code Req - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And
210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display ECO — If Equipped The “ECO” message is located in the Compass/ Temperature display, this message can be turned on or off. To make your selection, press and release the FUNC- TION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. Display Units of Measure in The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) can be changed between English and Metric...
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 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 212 212 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 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 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 214 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Dis- Program Type format types: play 16-Digit Character Dis- Personality Persnlty Program Type play Public Public No program type or un- Rhythm and Blues R &...
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 • 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 216 216 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 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 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 218 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before You may add a second station to each pushbutton by loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective.
Page 219: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 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 220 220 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 221: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 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 222 222 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 223: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 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 224 224 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 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition Dolby System (VR) (If Equipped) Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. For the radio, refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Section 3. Dolby Laboratories.
Page 226: Sales Code (Rer/Ren) - Am/Fm/Cd/Dvd Radio - If Equipped
226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE (RER/REN) — AM/FM/CD/DVD Operating Instructions — uconnect™ phone — If RADIO – IF EQUIPPED Equipped Refer to “uconnect™ phone” in Section 3. NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate.
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 4. 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 228: Sales Code Res - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Changing the Time Zone 1. Turn on the radio. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are displayed.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 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 230 230 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 231: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 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 232 232 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 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 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 234: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
234 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 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 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 236: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
236 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 237: Sales Code Res/Rsc - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack) And Sirius Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 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 238 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons Phone Button uconnect™ phone — If Equipped Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next Press this button to operate the uconnect™ phone feature listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch (if equipped).
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ RW/FF SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons knob to save time change. causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows.
Page 240 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL seconds will allow the program format type to be se- control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the lected.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character Program Type Program Type Display Display Jazz Jazz Top 40 Top 40 News News Weather Weather Nostalgia Nostalga By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon Oldies Oldies is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Personality Persnlty station with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 242 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TUNE/SCROLL control knob. After adjusting the You may add a second station to each pushbutton by hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL display window.
Page 243: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio MP3 Audio Play ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will NOTE: show the track number, and index time in minutes and •...
Page 244 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within...
Page 245: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
Page 246 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- following table are supported.
Page 247: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended supported. to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Playback of MP3 Files before writing to the disc.
Page 248 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the time priority mode. AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down. Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and the radio will display song titles for each file.
Page 249: Uconnect™ Studios (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped (Ren/Req/Rer/Res Radios Only)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 uconnect™ studios (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES RADIOS ONLY) visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www- Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- .siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents. ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification coast.
Page 250: Selecting Uconnect™ Studios (Satellite) Mode
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly the radio to exit this screen.
Page 251: Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Studios (Satellite) Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Operating Instructions - uconnect™ studios INFO Button (Satellite) Mode Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC able).
Page 252 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/ MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five Sirius subscription.
Page 253: Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice. Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. Buttons 1 - 6 These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations).
Page 254: Radio Operation
254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The button located in the center of the right-hand control beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the will switch modes to Radio or CD. previous track, if it is within one second after the current track begins to play.
Page 255: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- Manual Heating and Air Conditioning ing the disc. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners, or anti-static sprays. 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6.
Page 256 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blower Control NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems Rotate this control to regulate the lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- amount of air forced through the ven- denser located in front of the radiator for an accumula- tilation system in any mode.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 Panel Floor Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument Air is directed through the floor outlets with a panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets.
Page 258 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in NOTE: • Continuous use of the recirculation mode may make Mix, Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air Conditioning (A/C) button is not pressed. This dehu- the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur.
Page 259: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 Air Conditioning Control Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Press this button to engage the Air Equipped Conditioning. A light will illuminate when the Air Conditioning System is engaged. Rotating the dial left into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while rotating right into the red area indicates warmer tem-...
Page 260 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation of the system is quite simple. You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting 1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the Blower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO.
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than Manual Operation expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located This system offers a full complement of manual override in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, insects.
Page 262 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 • 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 264 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Air Conditioner Control dust, or high humidity are present. Activating recircula- Press this button to turn on the air tion will cause the LED in the control button to illumi- conditioning during manual operation nate.
Page 265: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 • Extended use of recirculation may cause the windows system to go into Recirculation Mode, you must first to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to fog, move the Mode knob to Panel, Panel/Floor and then press the Recirculation button to return to outside air.
Page 266 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Winter Operation windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win- Use of the air Recirculation Mode during winter months dow fogging becomes a problem, increase blower speed. is not recommended because it may cause window Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but fogging.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Outside Air Intake A/C Air Filter — If Equipped Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves entering the cabin.
Page 268 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 269 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock System ..278 Starting Procedures ....273 ▫ Normal Starting ..... 273 ▫...
Page 270 270 STARTING AND OPERATING Four-Wheel Drive Operation — Power Steering ..... . . 296 If Equipped ......289 ▫...
Page 271 STARTING AND OPERATING 271 ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ..313 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ..328 ▫ Base System ......330 Tires —...
Page 272 272 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ... . 342 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ..353 Adding Fuel ......343 ▫...
Page 273: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 273 STARTING PROCEDURES Turn the ignition switch to the START position and Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal WARNING!
Page 274: If Engine Fails To Start
274 STARTING AND OPERATING If Engine Fails to Start WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get WARNING! it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into transmission cannot be started this way.
Page 275: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 275 With Tip 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. To clear any excess fuel, press engine for more than 15 seconds at a time.
Page 276: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
276 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! Do not leave children or animals inside parked Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may Damage to the 110-115 Volt AC electrical cord could cause serious injury or death. cause electrocution.
Page 277: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 277 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle is at idle speed.
Page 278: Brake/Transmission Interlock System
278 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Interlock System Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Your vehicle may be equipped with a shift lock manual Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the override.
Page 279: Four-Speed Automatic Transmission - 3.7L Engine
STARTING AND OPERATING 279 5. Using the screwdriver, reach into the manual override 6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. opening. Press and hold the shift lock lever down. 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized dealer if the shift lock manual override has been used.
Page 280: Gear Ranges
280 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be Gear Ranges done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake NEUTRAL position into another gear range.
Page 281 STARTING AND OPERATING 281 NOTE: Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any WARNING! (Continued) other reason with shift lever in NEUTRAL can result in • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational Tow- or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than ing”...
Page 282 282 STARTING AND OPERATING Overdrive Operation overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When The overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec- operating in TOW/HAUL mode, the transmission will tronically controlled fourth gear (OVERDRIVE). The shift into third gear. transmission will automatically shift from third gear into NOTE: The TOW/HAUL mode locks out Overdrive.
Page 283 STARTING AND OPERATING 283 The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds, then restart the en- instrument cluster to indicate when the switch has been gine. activated. Pressing the switch a second time restores 5. Move the shift lever to the desired gear range. normal operation.
Page 284: Five-Speed Automatic Transmission - 4.0L Engine
284 STARTING AND OPERATING Five–Speed Automatic Transmission – 4.0L Engine Gear Ranges The electronically controlled transmission provides a NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. self-calibrating;...
Page 285 STARTING AND OPERATING 285 NEUTRAL WARNING! This range is used when vehicle is standing for pro- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for longed periods with engine running. Engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must the parking brake.
Page 286 286 STARTING AND OPERATING the transmission into third gear, the transmission will Overdrive Operation never shift above third gear, but can shift down into The overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec- second gear or first gear, when needed. tronically controlled fifth gear (OVERDRIVE). The trans- mission will automatically shift from fourth gear to WARNING! OVERDRIVE if the following conditions are present:...
Page 287 STARTING AND OPERATING 287 risen to a suitable level. Refer to the “Note” under To reset the transmission, use the following procedure: “Torque Converter Clutch” later in this section. 1. Stop the vehicle. During cold temperature operation, you may notice 2.
Page 288 288 STARTING AND OPERATING Torque Converter Clutch NOTE: • The torque converter clutch will not engage until the A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm (usu- A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- ally after 1 to 3 miles (1.6 - 4.8 km) of driving).
Page 289: If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 289 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED The electronically shifted transfer case provides two mode positions: MP 143 Single-Speed Part-Time Transfer Case • Two-wheel drive high range (2WD) Operating Information/Precautions • Four-wheel drive high range (4WD LOCK) The transfer case is operated by the transfer case switch (located on the center console).
Page 290: Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted
290 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted CAUTION! Transfer Case • Driving in the 4WD LOCK position on dry hard NOTE: If any of the requirements to select a new surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case damage to the driveline components.
Page 291: On-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 291 must be in the ON position with the engine either ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS RUNNING or OFF. This shift cannot be completed if the Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a key is in the ACC position. narrower track to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications.
Page 292: Off-Road Driving Tips
292 STARTING AND OPERATING OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS CAUTION! When To Use 4L or 4LO (Low) Range When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph When off-road driving, shift to 4L or 4LO for additional (8 km/h). Always check water depth before entering traction and control on slippery or difficult terrain, as a precaution, and check all fluids afterward.
Page 293: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 and/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must cross Driving In Snow, Mud and Sand flowing water, avoid depths in excess of 9 in (23 cm). The In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional flowing water can erode the streambed causing your control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low vehicle to sink into deeper water.
Page 294: Traction Downhill
294 STARTING AND OPERATING If you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a Remember, never drive diagonally across a hill; always steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop and drive straight up or down. immediately apply the brakes. Restart the engine and If the wheels start to slip as you approach the crest of a shift to REVERSE.
Page 295: After Driving Off-Road
STARTING AND OPERATING 295 • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or After Driving Off-Road Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than similar dirty conditions, have brake rotors, wheels, most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is always a brake linings, and axle yokes inspected and cleaned as good idea to check for damage.
Page 296: Power Steering
296 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING system. This noise should be considered normal, and it The standard power steering system will give you good does not in any way damage the steering system. vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability WARNING! in tight spaces.
Page 297: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 297 Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are with the engine off to prevent injury from moving apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 298 298 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The “Brake Warning Light” indicates only that Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked, and the parking brake is applied. You must be sure the the shift lever is in the PARK position. When parking on parking brake is fully applied before leaving the vehicle.
Page 299: Anti-Lock Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 299 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to aid the • Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dan- driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse gerous for a number of reasons. A child or others braking conditions.
Page 300 300 STARTING AND OPERATING The ABS conducts a low-speed self-test at about 12 mph WARNING! (Continued) (20 km/h). If you have your foot lightly on the brake • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- while this test is occurring, you may feel slight pedal ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase movement.
Page 301 STARTING AND OPERATING 301 • Engines may idle at higher speeds during warm-up, CAUTION! which could cause rear wheels to spin and result in loss of vehicle control. Be especially careful while The ABS is subject to possible detrimental effects of driving on slippery roads, in close-quarter maneuver- electronic interference caused by improperly in- ing, parking, or stopping.
Page 302: Electronic Brake Control System
302 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes an Anti-Lock Brake The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake the natural laws of physics from acting on the ve- Assist System (BAS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) hicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Page 303: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 303 stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin ing pressure during the stopping sequence. Do not across a driven axle.
Page 304: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
304 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate tions and driving conditions, influence the chance of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicles speed that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
Page 305: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 305 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ESC Off Indicator Light This system enhances directional control and stability of The “ESC Off Indicator Light” (located in the the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor- instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the rects for over/under steering of the vehicle by applying tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counter-...
Page 306 306 STARTING AND OPERATING several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven WARNING! (Continued) several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph • ESC cannot prevent accidents, including those (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
Page 307 STARTING AND OPERATING 307 ESC Operating Modes of ESC function normally. This mode is intended to be The ESC system has two available operating modes in used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand or gravel 2WD, 4WD Part Time, 4WD Full Time, and on 2WD conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would nor- vehicles.
Page 308: Tire Safety Information
308 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 309 STARTING AND OPERATING 309 • Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design spares designed for temporary emergency use only. standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” into the sidewall.
Page 310 310 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 311 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 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 312: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
312 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 313: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 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 314 314 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg”...
Page 315 STARTING AND OPERATING 315 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities calculated in Step 4.
Page 316 316 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 317: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 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 318: Tire Inflation Pressures
318 STARTING AND OPERATING stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to able steering response.
Page 319 STARTING AND OPERATING 319 Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range CAUTION! of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with temperature changes. After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change.
Page 320: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
320 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial-Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 321: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 WARNING! CAUTION! Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only. Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take With these tires, do not drive more than 50 mph your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the (80 km/h).
Page 322: Tread Wear Indicators
322 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed.
Page 323: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 CAUTION! WARNING! Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de- Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six pends on tires of equal size, type and circumference years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to on each wheel.
Page 324 324 STARTING AND OPERATING Information” placard for the size designation of your WARNING! tires. The service description and load identification will • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than be found on the original equipment tire. Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the that specified for your vehicle.
Page 325: Tire Chains
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire observe the following precautions: failure and loss of vehicle control. •...
Page 326: Tire Rotation Recommendations
326 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! • Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructions Do not use tire chains on vehicles equipped with on method of installation, operating speed, and tires other than P235/65R17 and P225/75R16 tires. conditions for usage. Always use the lower sug- There may not be adequate clearance for the chains gested operating speed of the chain manufacturer and you are risking structural or body damage to...
Page 327 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” CAUTION! shown in the following diagram. Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de- pends on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the transfer case.
Page 328: Starting And Operating
328 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- limit for any reason, including low temperature effects mended cold placard pressure.
Page 329 STARTING AND OPERATING 329 For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 33 psi (227 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
Page 330: Base System
330 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire the tire.
Page 331 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 The matching full-size spare wheel and tire assembly (if vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above equipped) has a tire pressure monitoring sensor. The 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this matching full-size spare can be used in place of any of the information.
Page 332 332 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel Vehicles with Compact Spare housings. 1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
Page 333: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 • Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the four Telltale Light” will turn off, as long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four wheel-wells) active road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for •...
Page 334 334 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will and inflate the tires with low pressure (those flashing in illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold will sound when tire pressure is low in one or placard pressure value.
Page 335 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPMS sensors. 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals. 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
Page 336 336 STARTING AND OPERATING turn on upon the next ignition key cycle. In addition, the 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road EVIC will display a Low Pressure message and a graphic tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning showing the low tire pressure value flashing.
Page 337: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, following licenses: the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the “TPMS Telltale Light”...
Page 338: L Engine
338 STARTING AND OPERATING 4.0L Engine Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and The 4.0L engine is designed to meet all endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- emissions regulations and provide satisfac- wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) to define fuel properties tory fuel economy and performance when necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, using high quality unleaded gasoline hav-...
Page 339: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol ates are required in some areas of the country during the content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
Page 340: Mmt In Gasoline
340 STARTING AND OPERATING • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the It is even more important to look for gasolines without engine controller memory MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States. More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to E-85 fuel.
Page 341: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentra- performance: tions of methanol.
Page 342 342 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper WARNING! maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 343: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 ADDING FUEL CAUTION! Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) • Damage to the fuel system or emission control The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door, on the system could result from using an improper fuel driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 344: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
344 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL will WARNING! come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle is refueled. the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message tank filled.
Page 345: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 345 VEHICLE LOADING tongue weight, and cargo. The label also specifies maxi- mum capacities of front and rear axle systems (GAWR). Certification Label Total load must be limited, so GVWR, and front and rear As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- GAWR are not exceeded.
Page 346 346 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Size Loading The tire size on the label represents the actual tire size on The actual total weight and the weight of the front and your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined capacity of this tire size.
Page 347: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 Improper weight distributions can have an adverse affect To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements on the way your vehicle steers and handles, and the way and recommendations in this manual concerning ve- the brakes operate. hicles used for trailer towing.
Page 348 348 STARTING AND OPERATING measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear supported by the scale.
Page 349 STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Frontal Area Weight-Distributing Hitch The frontal area is the maximum height and maximum A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- width of the front of a trailer. age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the Trailer Sway Control tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s).
Page 350 350 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, and brak- ing performance and could result in an accident. • Weight distributing systems may not be compat- ible with surge brake couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable rec- reational vehicle...
Page 351 STARTING AND OPERATING 351 With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
Page 352: Trailer Hitch Classification
352 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Your vehicle is capable of towing trailers up to 2,000 lbs Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to the Standards standard equipment. Your vehicle may be factory Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over...
Page 353: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ Model Frontal Area Max GTW (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt. (See Note) Transmission 3.7L/Automatic 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) 3.7L/Automatic...
Page 354 354 STARTING AND OPERATING When Towing Trailers with Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) between 3,500 Lbs (1 588 kg) and 5,000 Lbs (2 268 kg) The following chart provides maximum trailer weight ratings towable for the following engine/transmission combinations, ONLY if using a weight distributing hitch. Engine/ Model Frontal Area...
Page 355: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the tire and loading information placard. Refer to the Tire Safety Information section in this manual.
Page 356: Towing Requirements
356 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer factory-installed options or authorized dealer-installed towing, limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h).
Page 357 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a and will not shift during travel. When trailering grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts the tow vehicle.
Page 358 358 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Tires − When replacing tires, refer to “Tires–General Informa- tion” in this section for proper tire replacement proce- − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact dures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying spare tire.
Page 359 STARTING AND OPERATING 359 − Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over WARNING! (Continued) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping 2,000 lbs (907 kg). distance. When towing you should allow for addi- tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle CAUTION! in front of you.
Page 360 360 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle, but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...
Page 361: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 Towing Tips 45 minutes of continuous operation. Refer to the “Main- Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping tenance Schedule” in Section 8 for the proper mainte- and backing up the trailer in an area away from heavy nance intervals.
Page 362: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
362 STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- MOTORHOME, ETC.) heating, take the following actions: Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models − City Driving Recreational Towing (All Four Wheels On The When stopped for short periods of time, put the trans- Ground) mission in NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
Page 363: Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Or All-Wheel Drive Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 Towing — Four-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive Recreational Towing (All Four Wheels On The Models Ground) Recreational towing is NOT allowed. These models do CAUTION! not have a NEUTRAL position in the transfer case. NOTE: This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used.
Page 365: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Preparations For Jacking ....369 Hazard Warning Flasher ....366 ▫...
Page 366: Hazard Warning Flasher
366 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning The Hazard Warning Flasher switch is located on the flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional lower switch bank below the climate controls. turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency.
Page 367: If Your Engine Overheats
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 367 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down In any of the following situations, you can reduce the an impending overheat condition: potential for overheating your engine by taking the •...
Page 368: Jacking And Tire Changing
368 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located WARNING! in the left rear trim panel behind the second row seat. • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
Page 369: Spare Tire Removal
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 369 Spare Tire Removal CAUTION! Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut. Use the lug wrench to rotate the nut counterclockwise until the The winch mechanism is designed for use with the spare is on the ground with enough slack in the cable to jack extension tube only.
Page 370: Jacking Instructions
370 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions WARNING! WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack help prevent personal injury or damage to your or changing the wheel.
Page 371 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 371 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and Jack Warning Label for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
Page 372 372 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES axle by the wheel to be changed. Position the jack handle on the jack. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. Rear Jacking Location 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.
Page 373 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 373 9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the WARNING! wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 N·m).
Page 374: Jump-Starting
374 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING WARNING! (Continued) Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmis- bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical sion cannot be started this way.
Page 375 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 375 1. Wear eye protection and remove all metal jewelry such WARNING! as watch bands or bracelets which might make an unintended electrical contact. Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal 2.
Page 376 376 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! • Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the Any procedure other than above could result in: • Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out discharge battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode.
Page 377: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 377 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE NOTE: Towing the vehicle with the rear wheels on the Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent ground at more than 30 mph (50 km/h) or for more than damage to your vehicle.
Page 379: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil ......387 Engine Compartment — 3.7L ... . . 381 ▫...
Page 380 380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cooling System ..... 397 ▫ Left Front Turn Signal ....420 ▫...
Page 381: Engine Compartment - 3.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Integrated Power Module 9 —...
Page 382: Engine Compartment - 4.0L
382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.0L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 6 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 4 — Integrated Power Module 9 —...
Page 383: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 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 384: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE this manual. Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is tightened.
Page 385: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 4. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON you may need to do nothing more than drive your position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II a normal bulb check.
Page 386: Dealer Service
386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
Page 387: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 The best time to check the engine oil level is about five CAUTION! (Continued) minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off. • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will that protect the performance and durability of improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
Page 388 388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Identification Symbol time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. This symbol means that the oil has Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 389 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.7L Engine Synthetic Engine Oils SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 390: Engine Oil Filter
390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Filter WARNING! The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine oil change. The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine NOTE: For best access to the oil filter, a drive on hoist backfire.
Page 391: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391 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 your maintenance required.
Page 392: Air Conditioner Maintenance
392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
Page 393: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- grit; after lubricating excess oil and grease should be carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental removed.
Page 394: Adding Washer Fluid
394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods Adding Washer Fluid may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use The fluid reservoir in the engine compartment should be washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt checked for fluid level at regular intervals.
Page 395 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged, portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-...
Page 396 396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition WARNING! when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn.
Page 397: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 Cooling System equipped) or radiator for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a WARNING! garden hose vertically down the face of the A/C con- denser (if equipped) or the back of the radiator core. You or others can be badly burned by hot engine Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 398 398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System — Drain, Flush, and Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty and contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough the specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals.
Page 399 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): CAUTION! (Continued) • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR • This vehicle has not been designed for use with Antifreeze/ Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula propylene glycol based engine coolant (anti- HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or freeze).
Page 400 400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- WARNING! tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated.
Page 401 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 Disposal of Used Engine Coolant The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant (antifreeze) is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing the with your local authorities to determine the disposal engine coolant (antifreeze).
Page 402: Brake System
402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be bottle hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. •...
Page 403 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 should be checked when pads are replaced. However, WARNING! low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid.
Page 404: Automatic Transmission
404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 Selection of Lubricant Special Additives It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- dition of any additives to the transmission. The only mance.
Page 406: Transfer Case
406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Transfer Case Adding Fluid Fluid should be added only to fill hole until fluid begins Fluid Level Check to run out of the hole. The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the fill hole (1) when the vehicle is in a level position.
Page 407: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 Frequency of Fluid Change Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- the vehicle.
Page 408 408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR The most common causes are: Cleaner Wax or equivalent, to remove road film, stains, • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to •...
Page 409 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider Special Care mud or stone shields behind each wheel. • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive • Use MOPAR near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once Touch Up Paint or equivalent on a month.
Page 410 410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Interior Care Equipped Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- upholstery and carpeting. ner: Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp •...
Page 411 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 Glass Surfaces 2. Dry with a soft cloth. All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis Seat Belt Maintenance with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or any commercial Do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with chemical household-type glass cleaner.
Page 412: Fuses
412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Totally Integrated Power Module 40 Amp Power Folding Seat The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is located in the Green engine compartment near the battery. This center contains 30 Amp Transfer Case/Pwr cartridge fuses, mini fuses and relays.
Page 413 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 40 Amp PZEV Motor/Flex 20 Amp Powertrain Control Green Fuel Blue Module (PCM) Trans Range 30 Amp Hdlp Wash Relay/ Pink Manual Tuning Valve 60 Amp Radiator Fan Yellow...
Page 414 414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Frt/Rear Axle Lockers 20 Amp Ignition Off Draw — Yellow Yellow Vehicle Entertainment System (IOD-VES), 10 Amp Trailer Tow Satellite Digital Audio Receiver (SDARS), 25 Amp Inverter...
Page 415 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Amplifier (AMP) 20 Amp COL MOD, IR SNS, Green Yellow Heater Ventilation, Air Conditioning/ 20 Amp Ignition Off Draw— Automatic Tempera- Yellow Cabin Compartment ture Control (HVAC/ Node (IOD-CCN),...
Page 416 416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Occupant Restraint 15 Amp Cabin Compartment Controller/Occupant Blue Node Interior Light Classification Module (CCN INT LIGHT), (ORC/OCM) Switch Bank (SW BANK), Steering Con- 15 Amp Left Tail/License/ trol Module (SCM)
Page 417 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Fuel Pump (FUEL 10 Amp Occupant Classifica- Yellow PUMP), Diesel Lift tion Module (OCM) Pump (DSL LIFT 15 Amp Rear Wiper Module PUMP) —...
Page 418 418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Park Assist (PRK 25 Amp Lock/Unlock Motors ASST), Heater Venti- Natural (LOCK/UNLOCK lation, Air Condition- MTRS) ing Module (HVAC MOD), Headlamp CAUTION! Wash (HDLP WASH), •...
Page 419: Replacement Bulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb No. CAUTION! (Continued) Headlamp ......9008 H13 •...
Page 420: Left Front Turn Signal
420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Rotate the lock ring on the back of the headlamp 2. Remove the door in the left wheel liner by twisting housing counterclockwise to unlock it. counter clockwise. Access to the bulb can be gained through the wheel liner hole.
Page 421: Right Front Turn Signal
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 Right Front Turn Signal c. Remove two rivets from the center of the grille. 1. Open the hood. d. Remove one push pin from the top of each fender. 2. Reach behind the headlight unit in the engine com- e.
Page 422: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamp
422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lamp 1.
Page 423: Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 3. Pull lamp straight back and disconnect electrical con- Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) nection. 1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL. 4. Remove the two screws attaching the backplate to the lamp assembly. 5.
Page 424: Fluid Capacities
424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 19.5 Gallons 73.8 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters 4.0 Liter Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters Cooling System * 3.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 5 14 Quarts...
Page 425: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil (3.7L Engine) Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 426: Chassis
426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Transfer Case MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Front Axle SAE 80W-90 Multi-Purpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant or equivalent. Rear Axle SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
Page 427 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..430 Emissions Control System Maintenance ..428 Maintenance Schedule ....428...
Page 428 428 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 429 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 429 NOTE: Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the after completing the scheduled oil change. If this sched- time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil uled oil change is performed by someone other than your if it has been six months since your last oil change even dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps...
Page 430 430 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month CAUTION! • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Failure to perform the required maintenance items damage. may result in damage to the vehicle. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals •...
Page 431 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 431 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 432: Service Schedule
432 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 433 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 433 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 434 434 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 435 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 435 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid; change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Page 436 436 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine). ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine). ❏...
Page 437 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 437 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 438 438 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 439 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 439 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. † ❏...
Page 440 440 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 441 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 441 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or Schedule 114 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 442 442 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine). ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine). ❏...
Page 443 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 443 126,000 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 444 444 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 445 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 445 † 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 447: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......449 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 448 448 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 455 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......455 ▫...
Page 449: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 449 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 450: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
450 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 451: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 451 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech have any questions about the service contract, call the Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot- To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the line at 1-800-521-9922. manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- The manufacturer will not stand behind any service cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer...
Page 452: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
452 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE MOPAR PARTS WARNING! MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals operating at its best.
Page 453: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 453 To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– To order the following manuals, you may use either the 9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: website or the phone numbers listed below.
Page 454 454 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals • Owner’s Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia- These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi- assistance of service and engineering specialists to cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve-...
Page 455 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 455 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 456 456 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 457 INDEX...
Page 458 458 INDEX About Your Brakes ..... . . 297 Alarm, Panic ......22 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 459 INDEX 459 Special Additives ..... . 405 Anti-Lock (ABS) ....299,302 Torque Converter .
Page 460 460 INDEX Cargo Light ......170 Coin Holder ......170 Cargo Load Floor .
Page 461 INDEX 461 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..398,424,425 Door Opener, Garage ..... 156 Corrosion Protection .
Page 462 462 INDEX Emergency, In Case of Oil Filter ......390 Jacking ......368 Oil Selection .
Page 463 INDEX 463 Engine Oil ......390,425 Operation ......289 Finish Care .
Page 464 464 INDEX Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge) ....182 Head Restraints ......130 Gasoline (Fuel) .
Page 465 INDEX 465 Ignition Key Removal ..... 12 Key, Programming ......15 Illuminated Entry .
Page 466 466 INDEX Alarm ......184 Illuminated Entry ..... . . 18 Anti-Lock .
Page 467 INDEX 467 Voltage ......188 Malfunction Indicator Light Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..182 (Check Engine) .
Page 468 468 INDEX Occupant Restraints ..... . . 37 Outside Rearview Mirrors ....90 Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .
Page 469 INDEX 469 Polishing and Waxing ..... 408 Rearview Mirrors ......89 Power Reclining Front Seats .
Page 470 470 INDEX Roof Type Carrier ..... . . 175 Inspection ......83 Rotation, Tires .
Page 471 INDEX 471 Service Manuals ......453 Engine Block Heater ....276 Setting the Clock .
Page 472 472 INDEX Tachometer ......190 Jacking ......368 Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) .
Page 473 INDEX 473 Guide ......353 Transmission ......279,284 Recreational .
Page 474 474 INDEX Variance, Compass ....198,206 Wheel and Wheel Trim ....409 Vehicle Certification Label .

Dodge 2010 Nitro Owner's Manual

Introduction 1

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

Starting and Operating

Starting and Operating

What to Do in Emergencies

Quick Links

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