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  • Page 1 2 0 1 4 C a r g o V a n O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
  • Page 3: Introduction 3

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ... .6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .
  • Page 6: Introduction

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

    6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Operating instructions for the special equipment in- stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions erating procedures that could result in a collision or are missing, please contact your authorized dealer for bodily injury.
  • Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    INTRODUCTION 7 frame and underbody as well as the Automobile Infor- VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS mation Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
  • Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Arm The System .....18 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ..64 DOOR LOCKS ......34 ▫...
  • Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ..78 SAFETY TIPS ......101 ▫...
  • Page 14: A Word About Your Keys

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch.
  • Page 15: Key Fob

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the Key Fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
  • Page 16: Removing Key Fob From Ignition

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Removing Key Fob From Ignition WARNING! (Continued) Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is OFF position and then remove the Key Fob. dangerous for a number of reasons.
  • Page 17: Key-In-Ignition Reminder

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 SENTRY KEY® CAUTION! The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system prevents unauthor- An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock all system does not need to be armed or activated.
  • Page 18: Replacement Keys

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid Replacement Keys Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions will NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the result in the engine being shut off after two seconds.
  • Page 19: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE: When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer sys- VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED tem serviced, bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to the The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors authorized dealer.
  • Page 20: To Arm The System

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE present, the Vehicle Security Alarm will ignore that To Disarm The System condition and monitor the remaining doors and ignition. The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods: To Arm The System •...
  • Page 21: Tamper Alert

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 • When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior Tamper Alert power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your your absence, the horn will sound three times and the vehicle;...
  • Page 22: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds, REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.
  • Page 23: Using The Rke Transmitter

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Using The RKE Transmitter Three-button RKE transmitters will provide basic UN- LOCK, LOCK and PANIC functions. Key Fob With Three-Button RKE Transmitter Two RKE transmitters may be supplied with the vehicle. Vehicles built without the powered options will be equipped from the factory with three-button RKE trans- Key Fob With Three-Button RKE Transmitter mitters, and those built with power options will be...
  • Page 24 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE (optional), power sliding doors, Remote Start feature Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate (optional). Some features can be programmed to the Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE customers preferences. For example, flash headlights or transmitter once to unlock the driver’s side or twice to sound horn on lock.
  • Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Remote 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled by perform- its previous setting. ing the following steps: NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- 1.
  • Page 26 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sound Horn With Remote Lock 2. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans- mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors seconds.
  • Page 27 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Using The Panic Alarm Power Open/Close Power Liftgate — If Equipped To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold Press the LIFTGATE button twice on the RKE transmitter the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one within five seconds to Open/Close the Power Liftgate.
  • Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — If If the vehicle is locked and the Vehicle Security Alarm is Equipped armed, pressing the RIGHT Power Sliding Door button twice unlocks the power sliding door and disarms Ve- Press the LEFT Power Sliding Door button twice on the hicle Security Alarm.
  • Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- following steps: ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
  • Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade housing or the printed circuit board. screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart.
  • Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: •...
  • Page 32: Remote Starting System - If Equipped

    30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station How To Use Remote Start tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB All of the following conditions must be met before the radios.
  • Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 • Vehicle security alarm not active Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped • Ignition in Off position The following messages will display in the EVIC if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- WARNING! turely:...
  • Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The engine can be started two consecutive 15-minute To Enter Remote Start Mode cycles with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON/RUN position. Press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- To Enter The Vehicle After Remote Start onds.
  • Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 • The shift lever is moved out of PARK NOTE: • The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position • The engine is allowed to run for the entire 15-minute in order to drive the vehicle. cycle •...
  • Page 36: Door Locks

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE initiated but the engine stopped cranking without start- ing. After either of these conditions, or if the Vehicle Security Alarm system is alarming, or if the PANIC button was pressed, the vehicle must be reset. Insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON/RUN position.
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
  • Page 38: Power Door Locks - If Equipped

    36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks — If Equipped If you press the power door lock switch while the Key Fob is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the A power door lock switch is on each front door trim power locks will not operate.
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer per written request of the customer.
  • Page 40: Windows

    38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE On vehicles equipped with the optional Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. NOTE: Use the Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h) and Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit features in accordance with local laws.
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Power Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped The driver may lock out the rear power windows by depressing the bar switch just below the power window switches. Driver’s Power Window Switches NOTE: Power Window switches will also remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned to OFF, depending upon the accessory delay setting.
  • Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Front Passenger Power Window Switch There is a single switch on the front passenger’s door trim panel which operates the passenger door window and a set of switches that lock and unlock all doors. The switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or ACC position and during power acces- sory delay.
  • Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped The front window switches may be equipped with an Auto-Down feature. Press the window switch past the The front driver and front passenger switches may be detent, release, and the window will go down automati- equipped with an Auto Up feature.
  • Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger 2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto- detent to open the window completely and continue closure.
  • Page 45: Sliding Side Door

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
  • Page 46: Power Sliding Side Door - If Equipped

    44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol- NOTE: The left side sliding door cannot be opened lowing guidelines: while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the •...
  • Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Press the button on the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds to open a power sliding door. When the door is fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds a second time will close the door. There are power sliding side door switches located on the B-pillar trim panel, just in front of the power sliding door for the rear seat passengers and in the overhead console...
  • Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the power sliding side door is not in the full open or To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding doors from the rear seats, press the power sliding door close position, it will fully open when a power sliding master lock button, located in the overhead console, to door switch is pressed.
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash 4. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming. The left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for 12 seconds when either sliding door is opened.
  • Page 50: Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock

    48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the power sliding door master lock switch is in the Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock OFF position, the power sliding side door may not be To provide a safer environment for small children riding opened or closed by pressing the switch located on the in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a B-pillar trim panel, just in front of the sliding door or...
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • When the Child Protection Door Lock system is en- gaged, (even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position) the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle, the RKE transmitter, the switches on the overhead console or the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door.
  • Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system, Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. always test the door from the inside to make certain it Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened is in the desired position.
  • Page 53: Liftgate

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 LIFTGATE On vehicles equipped with power locks, the liftgate can be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter button, or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors. To open the liftgate, press the liftgate release handle located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
  • Page 54: Power Liftgate - If Equipped

    52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Liftgate — If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter. Press the button on the transmitter twice within five seconds, to open the power liftgate.
  • Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 The power liftgate may be closed by pressing the button, and several audible beeps will occur to signal that the located in the upper left trim in the liftgate opening. liftgate is opening or closing. Pushing once will only close the liftgate.
  • Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • During power operation, whether liftgate is fully open (62°C). Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice or fully closed, the liftgate chime will beep several from the liftgate before pressing any of the power times indicating power operation is in progress.
  • Page 57: Occupant Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- wheel ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when •...
  • Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different belt properly (see section on Child Restraints) should be rates of inflation based on several factors, including the secured in child restraints or belt-positioning booster severity and type of collision.
  • Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your WARNING! (Continued) vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment between you and the door.
  • Page 60: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! (Continued) All seats in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder • Being too close to the Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag belts. (SAB) during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
  • Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat your injuries in a collision much worse.
  • Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is near the seatback of the WARNING! front seats and next to your arm in the rear seats. • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt.
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
  • Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of up on the shoulder belt.
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. adjusted upward by pushing anywhere on the anchor- The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- age. To move the anchorage downward, squeeze the tion.
  • Page 66: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions

    64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE you will prefer a higher position. When you release the If the passenger seating position is equipped with an anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that ALR and is being used for normal usage: it is locked in position.
  • Page 67: Energy Management Feature

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 position that has a belt with this feature. Children 12 WARNING! years old and under should always be properly re- • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if strained in a vehicle with a rear seat. the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode (ALR) feature or any other seat belt function is not...
  • Page 68: Seat Belt Pretensioners

    66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Pretensioners Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) The seat belts for both front seating positions are These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
  • Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
  • Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
  • Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 1 — Downward Movement 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 2 — Rearward Movement...
  • Page 72: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)

    70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer.
  • Page 73: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    That way the strong bones of the hips will take that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly the force if there is a collision. stowed. BeltAlert® can be enabled or disabled by your autho- rized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deactivating BeltAlert®.
  • Page 74: Seat Belt Extender

    72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Extender Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized...
  • Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags. The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision.
  • Page 76: Air Bag System Components

    74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Steering Wheel and Column protection for an occupant during a side impact. The SABs are located in the outboard side of the front seats. • Instrument Panel NOTE: • Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag •...
  • Page 77: Advanced Front Air Bag Features

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • No objects should be placed over or near the air driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides bag on the instrument panel, because any such output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a...
  • Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may deploys independently;...
  • Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag WARNING! The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag provides Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects enhanced protection and works together with the Driver between you and the side air bags;...
  • Page 80: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls

    78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag will not deploy in all frontal collisions, Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) including some that may produce substantial vehicle The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system damage —...
  • Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light away from an inflating air bag.
  • Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the Inflator Units vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
  • Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side Enhanced Accident Response System air bags to inflate, based on the severity and type of In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if collision.
  • Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. functions after an event, the ignition switch must be However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF.
  • Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! WARNING! Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners can not protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, • Modifications to any part of the air bag system seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac- could cause it to fail when you need it.
  • Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag You will want to have the air bags ready to system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may inflate for your protection in a collision.
  • Page 87: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint were buckled/fastened; Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may •...
  • Page 88: Child Restraints

    86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is Children 12 years or younger should ride properly required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in such as law enforcement, that have the special equip-...
  • Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 There are different sizes and types of restraints for NOTE: children from newborn size to the child almost large • For additional information, refer enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK.
  • Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Tod- Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible dlers younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear...
  • Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Infants And Child Restraints reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat. Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until WARNING! they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat.
  • Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of WARNING! their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should • Improper installation can lead to failure of an remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height infant or child restraint.
  • Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! (Continued) as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in allowed by the child seat.
  • Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats WARNING! Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt • Improper installation can lead to failure of an comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend infant or child restraint.
  • Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Installing Child Restraints in Commercial Vehicles This commercial vehicle is not designed for use as a If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the family vehicle and is not intended for carrying children child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle.
  • Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Belt Restraints In This Vehicle The seat belt in the passenger seating position is equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR).
  • Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) locked, you should not be able to pull out any web- bing.
  • Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.
  • Page 99: Commercial Cargo Vehicles

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES (NO FACTORY restraint manufacturer’s instructions. INSTALLED REAR SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED Commercial cargo vehicles are not designed for use as a WARNING! family vehicle and are not intended for carrying children in the front passenger seat.
  • Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Rearward-facing infant restraints must never be se- cured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag. In a collision, a passenger air bag may deploy causing severe injury or death to infants riding in rearward-facing infant restraints.
  • Page 101: Restraining Infants And Small Children In Commercial Cargo Vehicles

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Restraining Infants And Small Children In 3. Using the hook attached to the child restraint tether Commercial Cargo Vehicles strap, attach the child restraint tether strap to the metal anchor on the lower rear of the front passenger There are different sizes and types of restraints for seat.
  • Page 102: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to A long break-in period is not required for the engine and “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve- drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
  • Page 103: Safety Tips

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas Transporting Passengers WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon AREA. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. WARNING! Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you.
  • Page 104: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the Seat Belts engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
  • Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while WARNING! driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- Defroster sonal injury.
  • Page 106: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Tires properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning. Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear •...
  • Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 Lights Fluid Leaks Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if panel.
  • Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory MIRRORS ......114 Seat Only) —...
  • Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Phone Call Features ....138 ▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ....169 ▫...
  • Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 ▫ Dimmer Controls .....206 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED ..197 ▫...
  • Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..213 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ......223 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN .
  • Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 ▫ Turning ParkView® On Or Off — Without ▫ Using HomeLink® ....247 Navigation/Multimedia Radio ... .234 ▫...
  • Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Sunroof Maintenance ....251 ▫ Door Trim Panel Storage ....263 ▫...
  • Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 RAM CARGO VAN FEATURES ... .275 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ..279 ▫ Ram Cargo Van Load Floor ....275 ▫...
  • Page 116: Mirrors

    114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
  • Page 117: Outside Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when CAUTION! the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate. To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
  • Page 118: Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped

    116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Folding Feature WARNING! All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside convex forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have mirror will look smaller and farther away than they three detent positions: really are.
  • Page 119: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Using the mirror control switch, press on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move. Left and Right side power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Driver Memory Seat Feature.
  • Page 120: Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) - If Equipped

    118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped Seat Only) — If Equipped The switch for the power folding mirrors is located Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror between the power mirror switches L (left) and R (right).
  • Page 121: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • The mirrors are accidentally manually folded/ unfolded. • The mirrors come out of the unfolded position. • The mirrors shake and vibrate at normal driving speeds. To reset the power folding mirrors: Fold and unfold them by pressing the button.
  • Page 122: Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) - If Equipped

    120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
  • Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Automatic Transmission Vehicles NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand-by mode rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the de- when the vehicle is in PARK.
  • Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light contamination so that the BSM system can function located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an properly.
  • Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary. The BSM system will issue an alert during these types of zone entries. Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle.
  • Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either of less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains in side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
  • Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
  • Page 128: Rear Cross Path

    126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are WARNING! traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.
  • Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including reducing the radio volume.
  • Page 130: Modes Of Operation

    128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Modes Of Operation Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime Modes Of Operation With EVIC When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode, the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appro- Three selectable modes of operation are available in the priate side view mirror based on a detected object.
  • Page 131: Uconnect® Phone - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond with phone using simple voice commands (e.g., “Call” both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is “Mike” “Work” or “Dial” “248-555-1212”). Your present.
  • Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Phone allows you to transfer calls between WARNING! the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s Any voice commanded system should be used only microphone for private conversation.
  • Page 133: Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Voice Command Button Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect® Actual button location may vary with the ra- Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect® Phone dio. The individual buttons are described in the menu structure.
  • Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE part of the command when you are asked for it. For To activate the Uconnect® Phone, simply press the example, you can use the compound form voice com- button and follow the audible prompts for directions. mand “Phonebook New Entry,”...
  • Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a The following are general phone to Uconnect® Phone pairing instructions: priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven mobile •...
  • Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will prompt you to say the number you or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a want to call. name in the phonebook, refer to “Add Names to Your Uconnect®...
  • Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • 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 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries “Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone- when the vehicle is not in motion.
  • Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 • 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 140: Phone Call Features

    138 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 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service mobile phone. Press the button to place the current plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be call on hold and answer the incoming call. accessed through the Uconnect®...
  • Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold Three-Way Calling To put a call on hold, press the button until you hear To initiate three-way calling, press the button while a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. To a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as bring the call back from hold, press and hold the but-...
  • Page 143: Uconnect® Phone Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Redial ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the Uconnect® Phone and • Press the button to begin. transfer of the call to the mobile phone. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
  • Page 144 142 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 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 • 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: You should program the desired Towing Assis- •...
  • Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Working With Automated Systems “Send,” is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service center menu structure, and This method is used in instances where one generally has to leave a number on a pager. to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while navigating through an automated telephone system.
  • Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say out settings that are too short and may not allow the one of the following: use of this feature.
  • Page 148: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Following the beep, say “Mute.” dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth® mobile phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s To un-mute the Uconnect® Phone: audio system. The Uconnect® Phone will work the same •...
  • Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • The Uconnect® Phone will play the phone names of all Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority. To “Select” or “Delete” a paired phone Your mobile phone can be paired with many different being announced, press the button and say “Se-...
  • Page 150: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone

    148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The selected phone will be used for the next phone Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® call. If the selected phone is not available, the Phone Uconnect® Phone will return to using the highest Uconnect®...
  • Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • Press the button and say the “Voice Training,” This will delete all phone pairing, phone book entries, “System Training,” or “Start Voice Training” com- and other settings in all language modes. The System will mand.
  • Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Low road noise • Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect® Phone Lo- • Smooth road surface cal) name recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not similar. • Fully closed windows • Dry weather condition •...
  • Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 • Low Road Noise Recent Calls • Smooth Road Surface If your phone supports “Automatic Phonebook Down- load,” Uconnect® Phone can list your Outgoing, Incom- • Fully Closed Windows ing and Missed Calls. •...
  • Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Uconnect® Phone will play the new text message for List of Preset Messages: you. 1. Yes. After reading a message, you can “Reply” or “Forward” 2. No. the message using Uconnect® Phone. 3.
  • Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say 13. I’ll be late. “Setup, Incoming Message Announcement,” you will 14. Are you there yet? then be given a choice to change it. 15.
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  • Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) zero call cancel three confirmation prompts four continue five delete dial seven download eight edit nine emergency star (*) English plus (+) erase all pound (#) Espanol add location...
  • Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) help previous home record again language redial list names return to main menu return or main menu list phones select phone select mobile send mute set up...
  • Page 161: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 General Information VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Command System Operation RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: The Uconnect®...
  • Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pressing the Voice Command button while the WARNING! system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or Any voice commanded system should be used only change commands.
  • Page 163: Commands

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice Com- Main Menu mand button and say “Help” or “Main Menu.” Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the Commands main menu.
  • Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Radio AM • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
  • Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Disc Mode Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc.” In this mode, you To switch to Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) mode, say may say the following commands: “Bluetooth Streaming.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
  • Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Switch to system setup” – “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Main menu setup” – “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Switch to setup” • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — During the playback you may press the Voice Com- In this mode, you may say the following commands: mand...
  • Page 167: Voice Training

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Voice Training SEATS For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect® vehicle. Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. WARNING! 1.
  • Page 168: Power Seats - If Equipped

    166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with eight-way power seats for the driver and front passenger. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. The switches control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
  • Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 WARNING! CAUTION! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Do not place any article under a power seat or Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to control which could cause a collision and serious the seat controls.
  • Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tilting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat control which could cause a collision and serious...
  • Page 171: Power Lumbar - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
  • Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System WARNING! — If Equipped” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin Vehicle” for further information. because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, Front Heated Seats spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-...
  • Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes. When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the initial stages of operation.
  • Page 174: Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster

    172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the switch once to select HIGH-level Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster heating. Press the switch a second time to select Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat time to shut the heating elements OFF.
  • Page 175: Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you For models equipped with manual reclining seats, the have reached the desired position.
  • Page 176: Head Restraints

    174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push WARNING! back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- normal position.
  • Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
  • Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.
  • Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 NOTE: WARNING! • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable the head restraints require removal, see your autho- DVD players.
  • Page 180: Stow 'N Go® Seating - If Equipped

    178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Head Restraints — Second Row Quad Seats Head Restraints — Second Row Bench To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head If your vehicle is equipped with a second row bench seat, restraint.
  • Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Second Row Stow ’n Go® On vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go® seats, the seats will fold and tumble in one motion. 1. Move the front seat fully forward. 2. Recline the front seatback fully forward. 3.
  • Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Pull upward on the seatback recliner lever located on The non-adjustable head restraint and seatback will fold the outboard side of the seat. automatically during the seat tumble. No additional actuation is necessary. Seatback Recliner Lever, Seat Tumble, And Head Restraint Fold Lever Non-Adjustable Head Restraint...
  • Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Tumbled Second Row Seat Automatic Folding Seatback The seat will automatically tumble into position for easy storage.
  • Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Push the seat into the storage bin. CAUTION! The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover. WARNING! In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched.
  • Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 To Unstow Second Row Seats WARNING! 1. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. • In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could 2. Pull up on the strap to lift the seat out of the storage be injured if seats are not properly latched to their bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat floor attachments.
  • Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Return the seatback to the upright position. Raising The Head Restraint 3. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the outboard Raising The Seatback side of the seat to fold head rest and seatback and 2.
  • Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Easy Entry Second Row The seat will automatically fold into position for easy entry into the third row. The second row Stow ’n Go® seats allow easy entry to the third row seat or rear cargo area. WARNING! Pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the outboard In the event of a collision you could be injured if the...
  • Page 188: Quad Seats - If Equipped

    186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Quad Seats — If Equipped While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you Both Quad seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The have reached the desired position.
  • Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Manual Recline WARNING! To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
  • Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold-Flat Easy Entry To fold the seat, lift the recliner lever to the full upward The Quad seats can be tilted forward for easy entry into position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the third row.
  • Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 For passengers seated in the third row, there is a pull Removal strap located on the outboard side of the seat near the The Quad seats can be removed if additional storage is bottom of the seat back.
  • Page 192: Second Row Bench Seat - If Equipped

    190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped Release levers are located on the rear leg assemblies, near the floor. To remove the seat, squeeze each release handle While the bench seat does not stow in the floor, it is and rotate downwards to deploy the wheels.
  • Page 193: Third Row Power Recline - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the detent posi- tions on the floor. Squeeze the release handle and rotate upward until the lock indicator button returns into the handle. WARNING! If not properly latched, the bench seats could become loose.
  • Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Lower the head restraint by pulling on the release strap marked “1” located on the outboard side of the head restraint. One Touch Folding Seat Third Row The rear switch bank allows multiple power folding and unfolding positions for the third row seats.
  • Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Left and right third row seats can be folded individually NOTE: or together. The third row power folding seat adjusts to • Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the small the following positions using the switch bank located on buckle and lower the head restraints before attempting the left rear trim panel: to fold/stow the power third row seats.
  • Page 196: Manually Folding Third Row Seats - If Equipped

    194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If Equipped 1. Lower the center head restraint down to the seatback by pushing the button on the guide and pushing the head restraint down. 2. Lower the outboard head restraints by pulling on the release strap marked “1”...
  • Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Release Strap “2” Release Strap “3” 4. Pull release strap marked “3” to release the anchors.
  • Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin. Stowed Third Row Seat To Unfold Third Row Seats Release Strap “4” 1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors latch.
  • Page 199: Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 3. Pulling strap “4” releases the seatback to return to its 2. To restore the seat to its upright position, lift up on the full upright position. seatback and push forward until the anchors latch. 4.
  • Page 200: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Rke

    198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE radio station preset settings. Your Remote Keyless Entry Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE (RKE) transmitters can also be programmed to recall the Transmitter To Memory same positions when the UNLOCK button is pressed. NOTE: Each time the SET (S) button and a numbered button (1 or 2) is pressed, you erase the memory settings for that button and store a new one.
  • Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 6. Press and release the SET (S) button located on the 11. Repeat the above steps to set the next Memory driver’s door. position using the other numbered Memory button or to link another RKE transmitter to memory. 7.
  • Page 202: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)

    200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1, or 2). When a recall is cancelled, the driver’s seat, and To disable another RKE transmitter linked to either the pedals stop moving. A delay of one second will occur Memory Position, repeat Steps 1 to 5 for each RKE before another recall can be selected.
  • Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 • When you remove the key from the ignition switch, • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the the driver seat will move about 2.4 in (60 mm) rear- driver seat position is less than 0.9 in (22.7 mm) ward if the driver seat position is greater than or equal forward of the rear stop.
  • Page 204: To Open And Close The Hood

    202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Move to the front of the vehicle and look inside the center of the hood opening. Locate, then push the To open the hood, two latches must be released. safety catch downward while raising the hood at the 1.
  • Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- mately 12 in (30 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
  • Page 206: Lights

    204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation. Headlight Switch Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for The headlight switch is located on the left side of the headlight, parking light and instrument panel operation.
  • Page 207: Headlights On With Wipers - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition switch while the headlights are still on. Then turn off the When your headlights are in the AUTO mode and the headlights within 45 seconds.
  • Page 208: Lights-On Reminder

    206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The headlights must be turned off within 45 the turn signal activation. Once the turn signal is no seconds of turning the ignition OFF to activate this longer active, the DRL lamp will illuminate. feature.
  • Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Interior Lighting On Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the second detent (extreme top position) to turn on the interior lights. The interior lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this position. Interior lights are also turned on when a door or liftgate is opened, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is activated, or when the dimmer control is moved to the...
  • Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The key must be out of the ignition switch or the The Halo control switch is located to the right of the ignition switch must be in the OFF position for this dimmer switch.
  • Page 211: Multifunction Lever

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the: • Turn Signals The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. • Headlight Beams Low/High • Flash-To-Pass (Optical Horn) • Front and Rear Wipers — Washer Functions Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show...
  • Page 212: Lane Change Assist

    210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signal Warning Flash-To-Pass If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by traveled at over 18 mph (29 km/h) for about 1 mile lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
  • Page 213: Windshield Wiper And Washers

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS NOTE: Always remove any buildup of snow that pre- vents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the The wipers and washers are operated by a switch within off position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off the multifunction lever.
  • Page 214: Intermittent Wiper System

    212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System Windshield Washers Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions To use the Washer, push on the end of the lever to the make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be- second detent and hold while spray is desired.
  • Page 215: Rear Wiper And Washer

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 Rear Wiper And Washer The sensitivity of the system is adjustable from the multifunction lever. Wiper sensitivity position 3 has been Rotating the rotary ring to the first detent activates the calibrated for best overall wiping sensitivity. If the opera- rear intermittent wipers.
  • Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off • Neutral Wipe Inhibit — The Rain Sensing feature will through the EVIC (if equipped). Refer to “Electronic not operate when the ignition is ON, and the transmis- Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings sion shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position, and the (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
  • Page 217: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the This feature allows you to tilt the steering column steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To upward or downward.
  • Page 218: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped

    216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED Press the switch to turn on the heated steering wheel. The light on the switch The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps will illuminate to indicate the steering warm your hands in cold weather.
  • Page 219: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 and clutch pedals (if equipped) to move toward or away WARNING! from the driver to provide improved position with the • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin steering wheel. because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, The switch is located on the left side of the steering spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-...
  • Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Further small adjustments may be necessary to find Press the switch forward to move the pedals forward (toward the front of the vehicle). the best possible seat/pedal position. • For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, you Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward (toward the driver).
  • Page 221: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 WARNING! Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have an accident. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
  • Page 222: To Activate

    220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on the same time.
  • Page 223: To Deactivate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 To Deactivate The speed denomination shown is dependant on the speed of English or Metric: A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the English Speed (mph) vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with- •...
  • Page 224: To Accelerate For Passing

    222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will To Decrease Speed continue to decrease until the button is released, then When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de- the new set speed will be established.
  • Page 225: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 ParkSense® will retain the last system state (enabled or WARNING! disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is changed to the ON/RUN position. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
  • Page 226: Parksense® Warning Display

    224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® Warning Display The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Customer- Programmable Features section of the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features)”...
  • Page 227: Parksense® Display

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 ParkSense® Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. Park Assist System OFF Park Assist System ON...
  • Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
  • Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
  • Page 230: Enabling/Disabling Parksense

    228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...
  • Page 231: Service The Parksense® Rear Park Assist System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system is If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in the disabled, the EVIC will display the “PARK ASSIST SYS- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) after mak- TEM OFF”...
  • Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you turn ParkSense® OFF, the instrument clus- obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide ter will display “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF.” Fur- a false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia/ thermore, once you turn ParkSense®...
  • Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 CAUTION! WARNING! • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is unable to • Drivers must be careful when backing up even recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure detected at all.
  • Page 234: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped

    232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the shift lever is put into REVERSE. The image will be WARNING! (Continued) displayed on the Navigation/Multimedia radio display • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly recom- screen along with a caution note to “check entire sur- mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- roundings”...
  • Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) Yellow 1 ft - 3 ft (30 cm - 1 m) Green 3 ft or greater (1 m or greater) WARNING! CAUTION! •...
  • Page 236: Turning Parkview® On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio

    234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance 3. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting builds up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with “enable rear camera in reverse” soft-key. water, and dry with a soft cloth.
  • Page 237: Courtesy/Interior Lighting

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Courtesy/Interior Lighting At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights (standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
  • Page 238: Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only)

    236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only) The door will slowly rotate to the full open position. At the front of the overhead console, a compartment is provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses. From the closed position, press the door latch to open the compartment.
  • Page 239: Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped The overhead console has two sets of courtesy lights. The lights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
  • Page 240: Rear Overhead Consoles - If Equipped

    238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Press Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped in on each lens to turn these lights on while inside the The rear overhead storage system is available in two vehicle.
  • Page 241: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 Rear Console Halo Lighting The rear overhead console has recessed halo lighting around the perimeter of the console base. This feature provides additional lighting options while traveling and is controlled by the headlight switch. Refer to “Lights/ Halo Lights —...
  • Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The HomeLink® buttons, located on either the overhead console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- ent HomeLink® channels. The HomeLink® indicator is located above the center button. HomeLink® Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner NOTE: HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.
  • Page 243: Before You Begin Programming Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
  • Page 244: Programming A Rolling Code

    242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
  • Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices gram while keeping the HomeLink®...
  • Page 246: Programming A Non-Rolling Code

    244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, gram while keeping the HomeLink®...
  • Page 247: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 • To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, Canadian/Gate Operator Programming repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT For programming transmitters in Canada/United States erase the channels. that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after several seconds of transmission.
  • Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink® button, If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand-held programming, plug it back in at this time. transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink®...
  • Page 249: Using Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 Using HomeLink® Troubleshooting Tips To operate, press and release the programmed If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, HomeLink® button. Activation will now occur for the here are some of the most common solutions: programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate opera- •...
  • Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- Your motorized door or gate will open and close ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while while you are programming the universal trans- programming the transceiver.
  • Page 251: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 General Information POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The power sunroof switch is located between the sun Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following visors on the overhead console.
  • Page 252: Opening Sunroof - Express

    250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop second.
  • Page 253: Venting Sunroof - Express

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result Wind Buffeting in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled. pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
  • Page 254: Electrical Power Outlets - If Equipped

    252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The power sunroof switch will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. For Vehicles Equipped With The EVIC The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
  • Page 255 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. •...
  • Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On vehicles equipped with the Super Console the power The outlet in the rear quarter panel near the liftgate and outlets are located under the retractable cover. To access the upper outlet in the instrument panel are both con- the power outlets push down on the cover and slide it trolled by the ignition switch.
  • Page 257 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
  • Page 258: Power Inverter - If Equipped

    256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in sory bracket from the plug.
  • Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will most power tools.
  • Page 260: Cupholders

    258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Cupholders WARNING! The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull-out To avoid serious injury or death: drawer just above the lower storage bin. • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. •...
  • Page 261: Super Console - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 variety of container types and sizes. Press down on the For rear passengers two cupholders are located in the container to engage the cupholder retention features. pull-out drawer, located in the back of the Super Console. Pull the drawer out to the first position to use the Super Console —...
  • Page 262: Premium Console Cupholders - If Equipped

    260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Premium Console Cupholders — If Equipped Interior Bottle Holders On models equipped with premium center consoles, There are four bottle holders located in the interior. One there are four cupholders located on the top of the bottle holder is molded into each front interior door trim console.
  • Page 263: Smoker's Package Kit - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped With the optional authorized dealer-installed Smoker’s Package Kit, a removable ash receiver is inserted into one of the two cupholders in the center front instrument panel. To install the ash receiver, align the receiver so the thumb grip on the lid is facing rearward.
  • Page 264: Storage

    262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Upper Glove Compartment To open the upper compartment, press in on the button, Glove Compartments located on the left side of the upper door. The door will Upper and lower glove compartments are located on the automatically open.
  • Page 265: Door Trim Panel Storage

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 Lower Glove Compartment NOTE: The lower compartment is equipped with a lock that is part of the compartment handle. To open the lower compartment pull out on the release handle. Door Trim Panel Storage Front Door Storage Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets for storage.
  • Page 266: Driver Seatback Storage - If Equipped

    264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped Umbrella Holder The driver’s seatback has a primary storage pocket on all An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded into models and an optional secondary mesh pocket. the left front door entry scuff molding.
  • Page 267: Second Row Seat Storage Bins - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped The seat storage bins are located on the floor in front of the second row seats. The area below the covers can be used for storage when the second row seat is in the upright position.
  • Page 268: Storage Bin Safety Warning

    266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow children to have access to the second In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat row seat storage bins. Once in the storage bin, storage bin covers are not properly latched.
  • Page 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 CAUTION! The storage bin cover must be flat and locked to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover. Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever As a security measure, the Seat Storage Bin Cover has an Emergency Release Lever built into the latching mecha- nism.
  • Page 270: Coat Hooks

    268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Coat Hooks Coat hooks are located along the headliner for the second and third row seating positions. The coat hook load limit is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Exceeding the recommended load limit can cause the coat hooks to break or disengage from the vehicle.
  • Page 271: Console Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 • The cupholders are removable to access a large storage CONSOLE FEATURES bin. There are three consoles available: Basic, Premium and • The basic console is removable from the vehicle for Super. additional floor space by removing the cap and clip at WARNING! the console base.
  • Page 272: Premium Console - If Equipped

    270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Four cupholders with dishwasher safe liners for clean- 3. Align the console until the front anchor cup plug hole is centered on the winch hole. ing. The cupholders can accept plastic bottles, large cups or mugs with handles 4.
  • Page 273 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 The top and center console sections slide forward and Position 2 shows the raised storage tray revealing a large rearward to provide added user comfort. A one-piece cup storage area below. holder insert for both cavities can easily be removed for cleaning.
  • Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE easy access to the storage area below and provides two of the four cupholders for the second row passengers. Console Position 4 To Remove The Premium Floor Console Console Position 3 1. Pull up on the bottom release handle in the front of the Position 4 shows the complete console in its rearmost console.
  • Page 275: Super Console - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 3. Pull rearward to disengage from floor and remove WARNING! console. In an accident, serious injury could result if the To Reinstall The Premium Floor Console: removable floor console is not properly installed. 1.
  • Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The super console contains a pass through storage area accessible for both the driver and front passenger. Super Console 1 — Front Sliding Tambour Door Front Lower Pass Through 2 — Cupholder Light Ring 3 —...
  • Page 277: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 NOTE: The front cupholder light ring and pass through RAM CARGO VAN FEATURES lighting is controlled by a dimming switch located on the Ram Cargo Van Load Floor instrument panel, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The Ram Cargo Van receives a structural aluminum rear The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored on the load floor. While driving or in an accident you may experience abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration, or sharp turns. Loose objects stored on the load floor may move around with force and strike occupants, resulting in serious or fatal injury.
  • Page 279 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 Standard Load Floor Deluxe Load Floor Storage Bin Locations (Rear View)
  • Page 280: Rear Window Features

    278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on the climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on.
  • Page 281: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 • To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear win- LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED dow defroster only when the engine is operating. The automatic load leveling system will provide a level- riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading CAUTION! conditions.
  • Page 282: Deploying The Crossbars

    280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo inside the vehicle not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly plus that on the external rack does not exceed the distributed over the luggage rack crossbars. maximum vehicle load capacity.
  • Page 283 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 Bend the crossbar supports at each end, taking care to keep hand clear of pivoting joint. Slide the thumb screw down. Loosening Crossbars CAUTION! Stowed Position Use care when removing and handling the crossbars to prevent damage to the vehicle.
  • Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Deployed Position Deploy Positions – Choose Two Of Three Then, position the crossbars across the roof. Make sure the directional arrows on the crossbars align with the directional arrows on the side rails. Set the NOTE: The crossbars are identical and can be placed in crossbars into the deployed positions.
  • Page 285 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 Crossbar To Side Rail Installation Tightening Crossbar Once the crossbars are set into position, tighten the Stowing The Crossbars thumb screws completely. Reverse the procedure to stow the crossbars, again, taking care to keep hand clear of pivoting joint. Crossbars are identical and can be stowed in either rail nest.
  • Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Load should always be secured to crossbars first, CAUTION! with rail tie down loops used as additional securing • Check deployed crossbars frequently and retighten points if needed. Tie loops are intended as supplemen- tary tie down points only.
  • Page 287: Sun Screens - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! (Continued) Sun screens are available for second and third row • Long loads which extend over the windshield, such seating windows. The screens store in the sill trim panels, as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large and the tops of the windows are equipped with hooks frontal area should be secured to both the front and...
  • Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen. To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab upward to Continue pulling the sun screen until the tab is near the disengage the hooks, and feed the screen back into the top of the window.
  • Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ EVIC Red Telltale Lights ....315 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..292 ▫ Oil Change Required ....318 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER —...
  • Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Customer-Programmable Features Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO ..342 (System Setup) ..... . .325 ▫...
  • Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 ▫ Using This Feature.....360 ▫ Dual Video Screen .....373 ▫...
  • Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Replacing The Remote Control Batteries..389 ▫ Display Settings..... . .399 ▫...
  • Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 ▫ Rear Manual Climate Control — ▫ Vacation/Storage .....433 If Equipped ......421 ▫...
  • Page 294: Instrument Panel Features

    292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Vents 5 — Upper Glove Compartment 9 — Storage Bin 13 — Hood Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Lower Glove Compartment 10 — Cup Holders 14 — Dimmer Switch 3 —...
  • Page 295: Instrument Cluster - Base

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE...
  • Page 296: Instrument Cluster - Premium

    294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
  • Page 297: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 4. Turn Signal Indicators 1. Tachometer The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated. This gauge measures engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red area, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage.
  • Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Odometer Display/Electronic Vehicle Information This also displays Trip A and Trip B, DTE, MPG or Center (EVIC) Display — If Equipped L/100km, OAT (Outside Air Temperature) information to Base Cluster, use STEP and RESET button (on steering Odometer Display / Trip Odometer Display The odom- wheel) to access or reset the display.
  • Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 NOTE: Some of the above warnings will be displayed in noFUSE the Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display Area If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the located in the instrument cluster. Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improperly installed, or Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) damaged, a “noFUSE”...
  • Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and instrument cluster. For further information, refer to release the STEP button on the steering wheel. To reset “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”. the oil change indicator system (after performing the 7.
  • Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 8. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If Equipped overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper should be checked monthly when cold and tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to...
  • Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL of reasons, including the installation of replacement or 9. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the an Onboard Diagnostic system, called OBD, that TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more monitors engine and automatic transmission con-...
  • Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 10. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ CAUTION! Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine Light” in the instrument cluster will come on control system.
  • Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: 12. Speedometer • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Indicates vehicle speed. Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on 13. Fuel Door Reminder momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN. The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the •...
  • Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” 17. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- further information.
  • Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL In this case, the light will remain on until the condition WARNING! has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
  • Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is 20. Temperature Gauge applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- tion. ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
  • Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL briefly as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on WARNING! while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or the charging system light remains on, it means that the others could be badly burned by steam or boiling vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging...
  • Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 24. Engine Temperature Warning Light 25. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi- This light informs you of a problem with the tion. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
  • Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 26. Transmission Temperature Warning Light CAUTION! During sustained high speed driving or trailer Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- towing up long grades on hot days, the auto- ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause matic transmission oil may become too hot.
  • Page 311: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system conveniently allows the driver to select a (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- following: tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the...
  • Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units, System Setup) and sub-menus.
  • Page 313: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 BACK Button The main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main Press the BACK button to scroll back to a menu. The main display area also displays pop up previous menu or sub-menu.
  • Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Unstored Messages When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays the following messages: This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples Key in ignition of this message type are Turn Signal On (if a turn signal Ignition or Accessory On is left on) and Lights On (if driver leaves the vehicle).
  • Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 Vehicle Not in Park Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start Right Front Turn Signal Light Out Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime, if vehicle is in motion) Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out Liftgate Ajar (chime will sound when vehicle starts Park Assist Disabled...
  • Page 316: Evic White Telltale Lights

    314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Speed Control Ready present, the BSM system will illuminate the icon only on the side of interference as long as interference is present. This light will turn on when the electronic Service Blind Spot System — This message is displayed speed control is ready.
  • Page 317: Evic Amber Telltale Lights

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 • Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator EVIC Amber Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- This light will turn on to indicate the wind- tales. These telltales include: shield washer fluid is low. •...
  • Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. •...
  • Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 • Transmission Temperature Warning Light required. You may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may This light indicates that the transmission fluid require towing. temperature is running hot. This may occur •...
  • Page 320: Oil Change Required

    318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unless reset, this message will continue to display each WARNING! time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and If you continue operating the vehicle when the release the Menu button.
  • Page 321: Fuel Economy

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Fuel Economy Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Fuel Economy” displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. The following Fuel Economy func- tions display in the EVIC: • Average Fuel Economy (AVG) •...
  • Page 322: Vehicle Speed

    320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle SELECT button. Press the SELECT button to display the loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of current speed in mph or km/h. Pressing the SELECT the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.
  • Page 323: Tire Psi

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 Trip B button to view a graphic of the vehicle with a tire pressure value at each corner of the graphic. Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last reset. Units Elapsed Time Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Units”...
  • Page 324: Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)

    322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Messages # Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle Select from Main Menu using the UP or DOWN buttons. Info” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. This feature shows the number of stored warning mes- Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the sages (in the # place holder).
  • Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 NOTE: The system will display the last known outside NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to an environment free from large metallic objects such as be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, ture is displayed.
  • Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Press and release the SELECT button to start the NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of calibration. The “CAL” indicator will be displayed in the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, the EVIC.
  • Page 327: Customer-Programmable Features

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. message SYSTEM SETUP NOT AVAILABLE VEHICLE NOT IN PARK displays when you try to select “System 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup Setup” from the main menu. (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached, Press and release the UP or DOWN button until System then press the SELECT button.
  • Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Nav Turn-By-Turn — If Equipped showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated. When this feature is selected, the navigation system Refer to “Rear Park Assist System” in “Understanding utilizes voice commands, guiding through the drive The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 transmitter UNLOCK button twice, to unlock the passen- system has been activated or the check-mark is removed ger’s doors. When All Doors 1st Press is selected, all of showing the system has been deactivated. the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE Remote Start Comfort Sys.
  • Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Lamps with Lock feature. To make your selection, press your selection, press and release the SELECT button until and release the SELECT button until a check-mark ap- a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the pears next to the feature showing the system has been system has been activated or the check-mark is removed activated or the check-mark is removed showing the...
  • Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 your selection, press and release the SELECT button until Intermittent Wiper Options — If Equipped a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that When ON is selected, the system will automatically the setting has been selected. activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield.
  • Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button next to the feature showing the system has been activated until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing or the check-mark is removed showing the system has that the setting has been selected.
  • Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 Tilt Mirror In Reverse — If Equipped mode, in this mode the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an When this feature is selected and the vehicle is placed in audible alert when the turn signal is on.
  • Page 334: Uconnect® 730N/430/430N Cd/Dvd/Hdd/Nav

    332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Variance Uconnect® 130 Refer to “Compass Display” for more information. Turn Menu Off Press and release SELECT to turn the menu off. Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED Refer to your Uconnect® Supplement Manual for de- tailed operating instructions.
  • Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping, until you release it. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second TIME Button time to turn off the radio.
  • Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. To exit, press any button/knob, or wait five seconds. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL RW/FF control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons mid-range tones.
  • Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and exit setting tone, balance, and fade. SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
  • Page 338: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd

    336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. 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 340: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Media (Disc Types) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
  • Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 display the file name and folder name, and will assign Supported MP3 File Formats a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With sion as MP3 files.
  • Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback Of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) Specification quency (kHz) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more Layer 3...
  • Page 343: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once”...
  • Page 344: Uconnect® 130 With Satellite Radio

    342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping.
  • Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 another selection. Holding either button will bypass Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped stations without stopping, until you release it. Press this button to operate the Uconnect® Phone feature (if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect® Phone” for further Voice Command System (Radio) —...
  • Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ INFO Button SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call will begin to blink. letters displayed).
  • Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the MUSIC TYPE Button mid-range tones.
  • Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character Program Type Program Type Display Display Classical Classicl Religious Talk Rel Talk Classic Rock Cls Rock Rock Rock College College Soft Soft Country Country Soft Rock Soft Rck Foreign Language Language Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B Information...
  • Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be Memory exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND SETUP Button...
  • Page 350: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and Buttons 1 - 6 multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
  • Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
  • Page 352: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Notes On Playing MP3 Files Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or file recording media and formats are limited.
  • Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). •...
  • Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or Playback Of MP3 Files VBR bit rates. When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps)
  • Page 355: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a time priority mode. single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or before writing to the disc.
  • Page 356: Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped

    354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the System Activation device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio is Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down.
  • Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within ESN/SID Access the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- on or above the antenna.
  • Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Uconnect® (Satellite) INFO Button 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/RUN or able).
  • Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 MUSIC TYPE Button SETUP Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button following items: or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five •...
  • Page 360: Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) - If Equipped

    358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press NOTE: This section is for Uconnect® 130/230 radios the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display only.
  • Page 361: Connecting The Ipod® Or External Usb Device

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate Uconnect® Multimedia radio User’s Manual for iPod® or external USB device support capability. • Connecting an iPod® or consumer electronic audio device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the iPod®...
  • Page 362: Using This Feature

    360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The glove compartment will have a position Using This Feature where the iPod® or consumer electronic audio device By using an iPod® cable, or an external USB device to cable can be routed through without damaging the cable connect to the USB port: when closing the lid.
  • Page 363: Play Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 • Jump backward in the current track by pressing and MP3 control mode, audio tracks (if available from audio device) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system. holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW button long enough will jump to the beginning of the current Play Mode track.
  • Page 364: List Or Browse Mode

    362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to the next screen of data for that track. Once all device, or press the VR button and say Shuffle ON or screens have been viewed, the last INFO button press Shuffle Off. If the RND icon is showing on the radio will go back to the play mode screen on the radio.
  • Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 • Preset 6 – Podcasts through the list faster. During fast scroll, a slight delay in updating the information on the radio display may • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current list be noticeable. on the top line and the first item in that list on the •...
  • Page 366: Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (Btsa)

    364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) CAUTION! Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the • Leaving the iPod® or external USB device (or any Uconnect® phone system. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in ex- Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons treme heat or cold can alter the operation or dam- age the device.
  • Page 367: Uconnect® Multimedia - Video

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 Selecting A Different Audio Device Browse Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth® Streaming 1. Press the PHONE button to begin. Audio (BTSA) device. Only the current song that is 2. After the Ready prompt and following the beep, say playing will display info.
  • Page 368: Getting Started

    366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Your vehicle may be equipped with either a standard Getting Started DVD player or a Blu-ray Disc™ Player. If equipped • Screen(s) located in the overhead console: Unfold the with a Blu-ray Disc™ Player, the icon will be present overhead LCD screen(s) by pushing the button on the on the Player.
  • Page 369: Blu-Ray™ Player

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 • The system can be controlled by the front seat occu- • Touch the 1 soft-key to select an audio channel, then pants using either the touchscreen radio, the DVD or touch the VES™ Disc soft-key in the media column. Blu-ray Disc™...
  • Page 370: Play Video Games

    368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Play Video Games Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA input jacks or HDMI port, located on the left side behind the second row seat. 1 — HDMI port 2 — Audio/Video In 3 —...
  • Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ jacks: NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the vehicle’s Power Inverter.
  • Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then touch either AUX 1 or AUX 2 in the VES™ column (depending which AUX 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. input is used).
  • Page 373: Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 2. Using The Remote Control 1. Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control and the Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is playing then only a small banner will appear on the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. choose an audio source.
  • Page 375: Dual Video Screen

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Dual Video Screen 2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the NOTE: Typically there are two different ways to operate disc is recognized and displays the menu screen or the features of the Video Entertainment System (VES™).
  • Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Remote Control NOTE: • Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown 1. Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control. on the left side of the screen. 2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2, highlight DISC by •...
  • Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 NOTE: • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key. • Viewing a DVD on the Touchscreen radio screen is not available in all states/provinces.
  • Page 378: Play A Dvd Using The Ves™ Player - If Equipped

    376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Play A DVD Using The VES™ Player — If 2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2, highlight VES™ DISC Equipped by either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by repeatedly pressing the SOURCE button, then press 1.
  • Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 NOTE: • Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown on the left side of the screen. • Channel/Screen 2 select mode information is shown on the right side of the screen. • The VES™ will retain the last setting when turned off. Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls 1.
  • Page 380: Play A Blu-Ray Disc™ Using The Blu-Ray™ Player - If Equipped

    378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in NOTE: the VES™ column. To exit touch the back arrow • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA soft-key at the top left of the screen. hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
  • Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 NOTE: The Blu-ray™ Player has basic control functions NOTE: such as Menu, Play, Pause, FF, RW and Stop. • Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown 2. To watch a Blu-ray Disc™ on Screen 1 for second row on the left side of the screen.
  • Page 382: Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is Playing

    380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is Playing • To view a Blu-ray Disc™ on the radio press the Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch are on RADIO/MEDIA hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then the same channel.
  • Page 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 2. While looking at the video screen, either press Up/ Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls Down/Left/Right on the Remote Control to highlight 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. the desired audio source or repeatedly press the SOURCE button on the remote until the desired audio 2.
  • Page 384: Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System

    382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and • VES™ is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio choose an audio source.
  • Page 385: Ves™ Remote Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 • Selecting a video source on Channel 1, the video VES™ Remote Control — If Equipped source will display on the second row screen or Screen 1 and can be heard on Channel 1. • Selecting a video source on Channel 2, the video source will display on the third row screen or Screen 2 and can be heard on Channel 2.
  • Page 386 384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Controls And Indicators switch is in the Channel 2, position the remote controls the functionality of headphone Channel 2 (left side of 1. Power – Turns the screen and wireless headphone the screen). transmitter for the selected Channel on or off. To hear audio while the screen is closed, press the Power –...
  • Page 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 9. ▪ (Stop) – Stops disc play 14. MODE/SOURCE – Press to change the mode of the selected channel. See the Mode Selection section of 10. PROG Up/Down / Rewind/skip back and fast fwd/ this manual for details on changing modes. skip forward –...
  • Page 388: Blu-Ray™ Player Remote Control - If Equipped

    386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL – In radio modes, press to seek to the previous Blu-ray™ Player Remote Control — If Equipped tunable station. In disc modes, press and hold to fast rewind through the current audio track or video chapter.
  • Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 Controls And Indicators 6. SETUP – Press to access the Blu-ray™ Setup menu screen. When a disc is loaded in the Blu-ray™ player 1. Power – Turns the screen and wireless headphone (if equipped) and the VES™ mode is selected and the transmitter for the selected Channel on or off.
  • Page 390: Remote Control Storage

    388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. ▪ (Stop) – Stops disc play. Remote Control Storage The video screen(s) come with a built in storage compart- – Press and release to jump to the previous ment for the remote control which is accessible when the audio track or video chapter.
  • Page 391: Locking The Remote Control

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 player (if equipped). If the vehicle is not equipped with a DVD player, follow the radio’s instructions to turn Video Lock on. The radio and the video screen(s) indicate when Video Lock is active. • Pressing the Video Lock again or turning the ignition OFF turns Video Lock OFF and allows remote control operation of the VES™.
  • Page 392: Headphones Operation

    390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Headphones Operation The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. Front seat occupants receive some headphone audio coverage to allow them to adjust the headphone volume for the young rear seat occupants that may not be able to do so for themselves.
  • Page 393: Blu-Ray™ Headphones Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 Blu-ray™ Headphones Operation The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. Front seat occupants receive some headphone audio coverage to allow them to adjust the headphone volume for the young rear seat occupants that may not be able to do so for themselves.
  • Page 394: Controls

    392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Controls NOTE: • When both switches are on Channel 1, the Remote is The headphone power indicator and controls are located controlling Channel 1 and the headphones are tuned on the right ear cup. to the audio of the VES™ Channel 1. NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before •...
  • Page 395: Replacing The Headphone Batteries

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 4. When the Mode Selection menu appears on screen, Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited use the cursor buttons on the remote control to navi- Warranty gate to the available modes and press the OK button to Who Does This Warranty Cover? This warranty covers select the new mode.
  • Page 396: System Information

    394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TECHNOLOGY IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES PRODUCTS, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR- OR DAMAGES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY RESULT- RANTIES (EXPRESS OR IMPLIED), INCLUDING ANY ING FROM THE USE OF, OR ANY FAILURE OR DE- WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FECT IN, THE PRODUCT, NOR IS UNWIRED LIABLE FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 397 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 shared icon will be visible on the VES™ screen. When in When in shared disc mode both the radio and the VES™ shared mode, the same audio source is heard in the have control of the video functions. The VES™ has the shared headphone channel 1 or channel 2.
  • Page 398: Information Mode Display

    396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Information Mode Display 3. Channel 1 Audio Only/Mute 4. Channel 2 Mode 5. Channel 2 Shared Status 6. Channel 2 Audio Only/Mute 7. Channel 1 ENTER/OK Button Action 8. Channel 2 ENTER/OK Button Action 9. Clock 10.
  • Page 399: Numeric Keypad Menu

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 Numeric Keypad Menu When the display for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 shows DIRECT TUNE, pressing the remote control’s OK button activates a numeric keypad menu. This screen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency, satellite channel, or track number.
  • Page 400: Station List Menu

    398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Station List Menu Disc Menu When listening to Satellite audio, pressing the remote control’s POP UP/MENU button displays a list of all available channels. Navigate this list using the remote control’s navigation buttons ( , ) to find the desired station, press the remote control’s ENTER/OK button to tune to that station.
  • Page 401: Display Settings

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 Display Settings Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed When watching a video source (DVD Video with the disc To listen to only audio portion of the channel with the in Play mode, Aux Video, etc.), pressing the remote screen closed: control’s SETUP button activates the Display Settings •...
  • Page 402: Disc Formats

    400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • CD: CD-DA, VCD, CD-TEXT Disc Formats • DVD/CD: MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX (versions 3 – 6) The DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs (12 cm or 8 cm diameter): profile 3.0 •...
  • Page 403 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 • Other compression formats such as Xvid and RMP4 DVD/Blu-ray™/BD Region Codes will not play. The Blu-Ray™ Player will automatically The DVD player/Blu-ray™ Player and many DVD/Blu- skip the file and begin playing the next available file. ray Discs™...
  • Page 404 402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • For CD Data (or CD-ROM) discs, always use the Recorded Discs ISO-9660 (Level 1 or Level 2), Joliet, or Romeo format. The DVD player will play CD-R and CD-RW discs Other formats (such as HFS, or others) are not sup- recorded in CD-Audio or Video-CD format, or as a ported.
  • Page 405 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 • For MP3 files, only version 1 ID3 tag data (such as The recommended method for labeling recordable discs (CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD-R) is with a permanent marker. artist name, track title, album, etc.) are supported. Do not use adhesive labels as they may separate from the •...
  • Page 406 404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL supported. For both formats, the recommended skipping forward 1.0 to 3.0 seconds at a time. If the end sample rate is either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. of the disc is reached, the DVD player will return to the beginning of the disc and attempt to play the start of the •...
  • Page 407: Display

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 Display All of the Language settings have a special Other setting to accommodate languages other than Japanese or Eng- Other Language Setup lish. These languages are selected using a special four- digit code. To enter a new language code, activate the DVD Setup Menu.
  • Page 408 406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL selecting the digit, press the remote control’s Right Rating and Password Setup cursor button to select the next digit. Repeat this digit The Rating and Password settings work together to control selection sequence for all four digits. the types of DVDs that your family watches.
  • Page 409 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 The default rating is Level 8 (play all discs without a To set the password, activate the DVD Setup Menu and password) and the default password is 0000. follow these additional instructions: • Using the remote control Left and Right cursor but- tons, select the Rating tab.
  • Page 410 408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • After the four-digit password is entered, press the remote To set the rating, activate the DVD Setup Menu and control’s ENTER/OK button to accept the change. follow these additional instructions: • Using the remote control’s Left and Right cursor buttons, select the Rating tab.
  • Page 411: Product Agreement

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 • Using the remote control’s Up and Down cursor Code, you expressly assume all risk and liability associ- buttons, select the new rating level, and then press the ated with downloading and using the Source Code and remote control’s ENTER/OK button to accept the complying with the user agreements that accompany change.
  • Page 412 410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE VC-1 film and videos and their soundtracks. When a prohib- PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PER- ited use of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message SONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CON- will be displayed and playback or copying will be SUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE interrupted.
  • Page 413 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 411 • This product incorporates copyright protection tech- ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format nology that is protected by U.S. patents and other created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright pro- This is an official DivX Certified®...
  • Page 414: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped

    412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trademark STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED • Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™ and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. • Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates. CAUTION! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
  • Page 415: Radio Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 413 The remote sound system controls are located on the rear Radio Operation surface of the steering wheel, at the three and nine Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next o’clock positions. listenable station, and pressing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listenable station.
  • Page 416: Cd/Dvd/Blu-Ray Disc™ Maintenance

    414 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective coating To keep a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ in good condition, removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, take the following precautions: or have protection encoding.
  • Page 417: Climate Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 415 CLIMATE CONTROLS With the Three-Zone Temperature Control system, each front seat occupant can independently control the Heat- The Climate Control system allows you to regulate the ing, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning operations coming temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating from the outlets on their side of the vehicle.
  • Page 418 416 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The rear airflow modes will mirror the front unit opera- tion. Rear Panel mode is automatically selected when the front control is in the Panel mode. When the front unit is in Bi-Level mode, airflow will be emitted from both the upper and lower rear outlets.
  • Page 419 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 417 2. Rear Blower Control — If Equipped 5. Right Front Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced Provides right front seat occupant with independent through the rear system in any mode you select. The rear temperature control.
  • Page 420 418 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear NOTE: The air conditioning compressor may operate in Mix and Defrost, even if the A/C button is not pressed. window defroster only when the engine is operating. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield.
  • Page 421 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 419 • In cold or damp weather, the use of the Recirculation 9. Recirculation Control Button mode will cause windows to fog on the inside Press this button to choose between outside air because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. For intake or recirculation of the air inside the maximum defogging, select the outside air position.
  • Page 422 420 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL from behind the radiator and through the condenser. 13. Panel Mode Button Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the Air is directed through the outlets in the instru- condenser, reducing air conditioning performance. ment panel.
  • Page 423: Rear Manual Climate Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 421 Rear Manual Climate Control — If Equipped The Rear Manual Climate Control system has floor air outlets at the rear of the right side sliding door, and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position. The unit provides warm or cool air through the floor and upper outlets.
  • Page 424 422 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Only when the front control for the rear blower is in the Rear Temperature Control REAR position do the second row seat occupants have The rear mode selection REAR, allows the settings to be control of the rear blower speed. controlled by the rear mode control knob.
  • Page 425: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 423 Bi-Level Mode Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the • Front Three-Zone ATC allows both driver and front floor outlets. passenger seat occupant, and rear seat occupants to NOTE: In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level select individual comfort settings.
  • Page 426 424 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Three-Zone ATC system automatically maintains the 1. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button interior comfort level desired by the driver and all passen- Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning gers. The system automatically adjusts the air temperature, (A/C) setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON.
  • Page 427 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 425 6. Auto Indicator 10. Rear Control Button This indicates when the system is in Auto mode. Provides toggle operation between front control screen and rear control screen. Push the button to activate the 7. Right Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display rear climate control screen and allow the front seat This display shows the temperature setting for the right occupants control over the rear climate settings.
  • Page 428 426 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Climate Control OFF Button 17. SYNC Button Press and release to turn the Climate Control OFF. If the Press and release to control the temperature setting for all control is OFF, press any button to turn the control ON. three zones from the driver temperature control.
  • Page 429 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 427 Once the desired temperature is displayed, the system To provide you with maximum comfort in the automatic will achieve and automatically maintain that comfort mode, during cold start-ups, the blower fan will remain level. on low until the engine warms up. The fan will engage immediately if the Defrost mode is selected, or by chang- 3.
  • Page 430 428 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Air Conditioning (A/C) Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The Front ATC Panel The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator The Three-Zone ATC system allows for adjustment of the to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning rear climate controls from the front ATC panel.
  • Page 431 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 429 3. Blower Control Display This display shows the current Blower speed selection. 4. Rear Auto Indicator This indicates when the system is in Rear Auto mode. Rear Mode Control Headliner Mode Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air.
  • Page 432 430 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level Pressing the Rear Temperature Lock button on the front mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head- ATC panel, illuminates a lock symbol in the rear display. liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
  • Page 433 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 431 2. Rotate the Rear Blower, Rear Temperature and the Rear Mode Control knobs to suit your comfort needs. 3. ATC is selected by adjusting the rear blower knob counterclockwise to AUTO. Once the desired temperature is displayed, the ATC System will automatically achieve and maintain that comfort level.
  • Page 434 432 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL customer-programmable feature. Refer to the “Elec- Rear Temperature Control tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer- To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, Programmable Features” in this Section. rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to lower the temperature, and clockwise to increase the tempera- Rear Blower Control ture.
  • Page 435: Summer Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 433 • Bi-Level Mode Winter Operation To ensure the best possible heater and defroster perfor- Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the mance, make sure the engine cooling system is function- floor outlets. ing properly and the proper amount, type, and concen- NOTE: In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level tration of coolant is used.
  • Page 436: Window Fogging

    434 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Window Fogging A/C Air Filter Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, rainy On vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Con- and/or humid weather. To clear the windows, select trol (ATC), the climate control system filters out dust and Defrost or Mix mode and increase the front blower speed.
  • Page 437: Operating Tips Chart

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 435 Operating Tips Chart...
  • Page 439: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .446 STARTING PROCEDURES ....441 ▫ Automatic Transmission ....441 ▫...
  • Page 440 438 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN)...480 POWER STEERING .....460 ▫...
  • Page 441 STARTING AND OPERATING 439 ▫ Life Of Tire ......496 ▫ Materials Added To Fuel ....513 ▫...
  • Page 442 440 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL ......518 TRAILER TOWING .....523 ▫...
  • Page 443: Starting Procedures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 441 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children.
  • Page 444: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)

    442 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage If The Engine Fails To Start automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the WARNING! ignition switch to the OFF position, wait 10 to 15 •...
  • Page 445: After Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 443 If the engine fails to start after you have followed the If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15– “Normal Starting” procedure, it may be flooded. Push second intervals of cranking with the accelerator pedal the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it held to the floor, the “Normal Starting”...
  • Page 446: Automatic Transmission

    444 STARTING AND OPERATING The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. CAUTION! The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on the driver’s side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- that is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power ing precautions are not observed:...
  • Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the running.
  • Page 448: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    446 STARTING AND OPERATING before the ignition switch can be turned to the full OFF WARNING! (Continued) (key removal) position. The key fob can only be removed • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with from the ignition when the ignition is in the full OFF access to an unlocked vehicle.
  • Page 449: Fuel Economy (Econ) Mode

    STARTING AND OPERATING 447 Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will change the following: The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehi- • The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift cle’s overall fuel economy during normal driving condi- tions.
  • Page 450: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission

    448 STARTING AND OPERATING Six-Speed Automatic Transmission The transmission gear position display (located in the instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of PARK (Refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Inter- lock System”...
  • Page 451: Gear Ranges

    STARTING AND OPERATING 449 The transmission shift lever has only PARK, REVERSE, PARK (P) NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift positions. Manual down- This range supplements the parking brake by locking the shifts can be made using the Electronic Range Select transmission. The engine can be started in this range. (ERS) shift control (described later in this section).
  • Page 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If parking brake. Always apply the parking brake your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
  • Page 453 STARTING AND OPERATING 451 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Allowing children to be alone in a vehicle unat- those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, tended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is child or others could be seriously or fatally injured.
  • Page 454 452 STARTING AND OPERATING The following indicators should be used to ensure that CAUTION! you have engaged the transmission into the PARK posi- • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you tion: must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF •...
  • Page 455 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 started in this range. Apply the parking brake and shift DRIVE (D) the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle. This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- WARNING! shifts, and the best fuel economy.
  • Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im- PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper- proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to ate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illu- achieve maximum efficiency.
  • Page 457 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- position, the transmission will operate automatically, mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your shifting between all available gears. Tapping the shift earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has lever to the left (-) will activate ERS mode, display the diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could current gear in the instrument cluster, and maintain that...
  • Page 458 456 STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission Gear Position Display Actual Gear(s) Allowed 1–2 1–3 1–4 1–5 1–6 1–6 • The engine coolant has reached an adequate tempera- NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration (engine braking), tap the shift lever to the ture.
  • Page 459: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    STARTING AND OPERATING 457 NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage until WARNING! the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm [usually after 1 to 3 miles (2 to 5 km) of driving]. Because Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. the engine speed is higher when the torque converter Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission...
  • Page 460: Driving Through Water

    458 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. Flowing/Rising Water 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first WARNING! become visible. Do not drive on or across a road or path where water 4.
  • Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Driving through standing water may cause damage • Always check the depth of the standing water to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always before driving through it. Never drive through inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- standing water that is deeper than the bottom of mission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
  • Page 462: Power Steering

    460 STARTING AND OPERATING If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will WARNING! still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during cle’s traction capabilities.
  • Page 463: Power Steering Fluid Check

    STARTING AND OPERATING 461 CAUTION! CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering system as the chemicals can damage your power fluid temperature and it should be avoided when steering components.
  • Page 464: Parking Brake

    462 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the PARK position. The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully.
  • Page 465 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Light”...
  • Page 466: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    464 STARTING AND OPERATING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING! (Continued) The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged vehicle stability and brake performance under most before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake braking conditions.
  • Page 467 STARTING AND OPERATING 465 • Brake pedal pulsations. WARNING! (Continued) • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end • The Anti-Lock Brake System cannot prevent colli- of the stop. sions, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too WARNING! closely, or hydroplaning.
  • Page 468: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light

    466 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light Warning Light” does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the bulb repaired as soon as possible. The “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” moni- tors the anti-lock brake system. The light will If both the “Brake Warning Light”...
  • Page 469: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 467 Traction Control System (TCS) your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions, and do not switch off the ESC or TCS. The Traction Control System (TCS) monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin WARNING! is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is reduced, to provide en-...
  • Page 470: Brake Assist System (Bas)

    468 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! The Brake Assist System (BAS) is designed to optimize • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency brak- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase ing maneuvers.
  • Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 wheel to assist in counteracting the over/under steer WARNING! condition. Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path. The Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual...
  • Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes ESC Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESC The “ESC Off” switch is located in the center Off” switch. switch bank, next to the hazard flasher switch. When in the “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the “limited slip”...
  • Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 pressing the “ESC Off” switch. This may be done while WARNING! the vehicle is in motion. • When in Partial Off mode, the TCS functionality ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de- ESC OFF Indicator Light scribed in the TCS section), has been disabled and the ESC Off Indicator Light will be illuminated.
  • Page 474: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)

    472 STARTING AND OPERATING The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as that caused the ESC activation. the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
  • Page 475: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 473 to “Trailer Towing” in this section for further informa- brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle tion. When TSC is functioning, the “ESC Activation/ during this short period of time, the system will release Malfunction Indicator Light”...
  • Page 476 474 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA will work in REVERSE and all forward gears when “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- the activation criteria have been met. The system will not derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- activate if the vehicle is placed in NEUTRAL or PARK. tion.
  • Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 7. Press the “ESC Off” switch (located in the lower Towing With HSA switch bank below the climate controls) four times HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade within 20 seconds. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction when pulling a trailer.
  • Page 478: Tire Safety Information

    476 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! (Continued) Tire Markings • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK and using the parking brake, it will roll down the hill and could cause a collision with another ve- hicle or object.
  • Page 479 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16. design standards.
  • Page 480 478 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 or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
  • Page 481 STARTING AND OPERATING 479 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 482: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    480 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
  • Page 483: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    STARTING AND OPERATING 481 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
  • Page 484: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    482 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. B-Pillar Location For Tire And Loading Information Placard...
  • Page 485 STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4.
  • Page 486 484 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle.
  • Page 487 STARTING AND OPERATING 485 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- NOTE: sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
  • Page 488 486 STARTING AND OPERATING...
  • Page 489: Tires - General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 487 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
  • Page 490: Tire Inflation Pressures

    488 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 vehicle NOTE: to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
  • Page 491 STARTING AND OPERATING 489 judgement when determining proper inflation. Tires Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range may look properly inflated even when they are under- of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with inflated. temperature changes. •...
  • Page 492: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

    490 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
  • Page 493: Tire Types

    STARTING AND OPERATING 491 Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped additional information. Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- on ice.
  • Page 494: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped

    492 STARTING AND OPERATING If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and Run Flat Tires — If Equipped type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles in sets of four;...
  • Page 495: Spare Tires - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 493 Spare Tires — If Equipped rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended NOTE: For vehicles equipped with TIREFIT instead of a tire rotation pattern. spare tire, please refer to “TIREFIT KIT”...
  • Page 496 494 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
  • Page 497: Tire Spinning

    STARTING AND OPERATING 495 Tire Spinning WARNING! When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- handling.
  • Page 498: Tread Wear Indicators

    496 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the to help you in determining when your tires should be tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
  • Page 499: Replacement Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 497 Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six equipment tire sidewall.
  • Page 500: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)

    498 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
  • Page 501 STARTING AND OPERATING 499 • Install on front tires only. CAUTION! • On a 225/65R16 100H use of a traction device that To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the meets the SAE type “Class S” specification is recom- following precautions: mended.
  • Page 502: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    500 STARTING AND OPERATING These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. CAUTION! (Continued) The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tions on the method of installation, operating tires.
  • Page 503: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 501 The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure does not apply to some directional tires that must not be based on the cold inflation tire placard pressure require- reversed.
  • Page 504 502 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if For example, your vehicle may have a recommended the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning cold (parked for more than three hours) tire placard threshold for any reason, including low temperature pressure of 35 psi (241 kPa).
  • Page 505 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have failure or condition.
  • Page 506: Base System

    504 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Tire Pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in Warnings the tire. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” Base System will illuminate in the instrument cluster, a The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim “LOW TIRE PRESSURE”...
  • Page 507 STARTING AND OPERATING 505 • Accumulation of excessive snow and/or ice around NOTE: The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this infor- the wheels or wheel housings. mation. •...
  • Page 508: Premium System - If Equipped

    506 STARTING AND OPERATING • After driving for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph Premium System — If Equipped (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim- Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev- remain on solid.
  • Page 509 STARTING AND OPERATING 507 TPMS Low Pressure Warnings NOTE: The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this infor- The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illumi- mation. nate in the instrument cluster, and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire SERVICE TPM SYSTEM Message pressures are low.
  • Page 510 508 STARTING AND OPERATING message will not be present, and a pressure value will be message is then followed by a graphic display with displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pres- any of the following scenarios: sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors but they may not be in the correct vehicle position.
  • Page 511 STARTING AND OPERATING 509 • After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new 15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring pressure value instead of dashes (- -), as long no tire Telltale Light”...
  • Page 512: Fuel Requirements

    510 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPM sensors are regulated under one of the follow- Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to ing licenses: your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is United States MRXC4W4MA4 required.
  • Page 513: Reformulated Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 511 Reformulated Gasoline CAUTION! Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe- blends may result in starting and drivability prob- cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-...
  • Page 514: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

    512 STARTING AND OPERATING • Disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles engine controller memory. Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gasoline containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher etha- More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged nol content may void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 515: Materials Added To Fuel

    STARTING AND OPERATING 513 Materials Added To Fuel CAUTION! (Continued) All gasoline sold in the United States is required to • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to detergents or other additives is not needed under normal overheat.
  • Page 516: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    514 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- WARNING! tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon conditions repaired promptly.
  • Page 517: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 515 E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge Ethanol Fuel (E-85) CAUTION! E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can 15% unleaded gasoline. operate on E-85.
  • Page 518: Fuel Requirements

    516 STARTING AND OPERATING When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: WARNING! • You do not add less than 5 gallons (19 Liters) when Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could refueling. cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok- •...
  • Page 519: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles

    You can expect your miles per gallon Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR® or an (mpg)/miles per liter and your driving range to decrease equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.
  • Page 520: Replacement Parts

    518 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- left side of the vehicle.
  • Page 521 STARTING AND OPERATING 519 NOTE: The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened WARNING! while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door.
  • Page 522: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    520 STARTING AND OPERATING • Tighten the fuel filler cap until you hear a “clicking” properly tightened. Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic Sys- sound. This is an indication that the fuel filler cap is tem” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa- properly tightened.
  • Page 523 STARTING AND OPERATING 521 The label contains the following information: Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) • Name of manufacturer The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles •...
  • Page 524 522 STARTING AND OPERATING Rim Size Overloading This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, listed. wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the Inflation Pressure front and rear GAWR.
  • Page 525: Trailer Towing

    STARTING AND OPERATING 523 Loading TRAILER TOWING To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty In this section you will find safety tips and information weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do down low and be sure you distribute their weight as with your vehicle.
  • Page 526 524 STARTING AND OPERATING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle WARNING! Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) can result if either rating is exceeded.
  • Page 527 STARTING AND OPERATING 525 Trailer Sway Control Weight-Distributing Hitch The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric- for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen...
  • Page 528 526 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions WARNING! Class Max. Trailer Hitch In- • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch dustry Standards system may reduce handling, stability, braking Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) performance, and could result in a collision. •...
  • Page 529 STARTING AND OPERATING 527 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. GCWR (Gross Engine/ Max. GTW (Gross Max. Tongue Combined Weight Frontal Area Transmission Trailer Weight) Weight Rating) 3.6L/Automatic...
  • Page 530 528 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 “Tire Safety Information”...
  • Page 531 STARTING AND OPERATING 529 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
  • Page 532 530 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
  • Page 533 STARTING AND OPERATING 531 • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage WARNING! (Continued) before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General 2. GTW Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the 3. GAWR proper inspection procedure. 4.
  • Page 534 532 STARTING AND OPERATING actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with WARNING! a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s brake controller is not required. hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake •...
  • Page 535 STARTING AND OPERATING 533 Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven- pin wiring harness.
  • Page 536: Towing Tips

    534 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE gear can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in DRIVE, use the Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control to select a lower gear range.
  • Page 537 STARTING AND OPERATING 535 If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 Cooling System minutes of continuous operation, then change the trans- To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- mission fluid and filter as specified for “police, taxi, fleet, heating, take the following actions: or frequent trailer towing.”...
  • Page 538: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    536 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground All Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer...
  • Page 539: Recreational Towing - All Models

    STARTING AND OPERATING 537 Recreational Towing — All Models CAUTION! Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drive- are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a train will result. tow dolly or vehicle trailer.
  • Page 541: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut..546 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...541 ▫ Spare Tire Tools ..... . .548 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
  • Page 542 540 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING ..... .564 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ... . .568 ▫...
  • Page 543: Hazard Warning Flashers

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 541 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the lower center area of the instrument panel. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
  • Page 544: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications

    (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, **Use only Chrysler recommended lug nuts/bolts and do not open the hood until the radiator has had time clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening.
  • Page 545 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 543 Wheel Mounting Surface Torque Patterns Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be nut/bolt has been tightened twice. sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated against the wheel.
  • Page 546: Jacking And Tire Changing - If Equipped

    544 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has could be crushed.
  • Page 547: Jack Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 545 Jack Location Spare Tire Removal The spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located The jack, jack handle and winch handle tools are stowed under the center of the vehicle between the front doors by behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area.
  • Page 548: To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut

    546 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut To access the spare tire winch drive nut and lower the spare tire, you will need to refer to one of the following center console configurations. Super Console For vehicles equipped with the Super Console, the spare tire winch assembly drive nut is located beneath the console.
  • Page 549 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 547 2. Open the front drawer to expose the storage compart- Premium/Base/Cargo Center Console ment. Pull the Winch Cover assembly plug (if equipped) to access the winch drive nut. 3. Remove the liner from the console’s storage compart- ment to access the spare tire winch drive nut.
  • Page 550: Spare Tire Tools

    548 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Tools The tool pouch contains three pieces and can be as- sembled into a spare tire hook; to remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly from under the vehicle, or a Winch T-handle; to raise/lower the compact spare tire/ cover assembly.
  • Page 551: Spare Tire Removal Instructions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 549 Spare Tire Removal Instructions The spare tire is located under the vehicle beneath the center console area. Assembling The Spare Tire Hook A — Spare Tire Hook/T-handle B — Extension 1 C — Extension 2 Spare Tire And Cover 1.
  • Page 552 550 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mechanism stops turning freely. This will allow enough slack in the cable to allow you to pull the spare tire out from underneath the vehicle. CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch T-handle only.
  • Page 553: Preparations For Jacking

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 551 4. Stand the tire/cover assembly upright and remove the Preparations For Jacking wheel spacer by squeezing the winch retaining tabs 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or together. Push the retainer through the spare tire to slippery areas.
  • Page 554: Jacking Instructions

    552 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Block both the front and rear of the WARNING! (Continued) wheel diagonally opposite the jack- • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the ing position. For example, if chang- edge of the roadway as possible before raising the ing the right front tire, block the left vehicle.
  • Page 555 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 553 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on lifting this vehicle during a tire change. locations other than those indicated in the Jacking •...
  • Page 556 554 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. There are two jack engagement locations on each side Rear jack locations are between a pair of down-facing of the vehicle body. These locations are on the sill tabs on the sill flange of the vehicle side body. flange of the vehicle body.
  • Page 557 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 555 Rear Jack Engaged Front Jack Locations Front jack location is on the sill flange of the vehicle body and is located 6 in (150 mm) from door edge.
  • Page 558 556 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
  • Page 559 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 557 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right, 5. Remove the wheel lug nuts, for vehicles with wheel using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand. Do the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is not pry the wheel cover off.
  • Page 560 558 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Be sure to mount the compact spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the compact spare tire is mounted incor- rectly. Mounting Compact Spare Tire WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
  • Page 561 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 559 NOTE: Do not install the wheel cover on the compact 10. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire spare. cover assembly in the rear cargo area. Do not stow the deflated tire in the compact spare tire location. 7.
  • Page 562: Securing The Compact Spare Tire

    560 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Securing The Compact Spare Tire CAUTION! 1. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form a The winch mechanism is designed for use with the T-handle and fit the winch T-handle over the drive winch T-handle only. Use of an air wrench or other nut.
  • Page 563 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 561 4. Using the winch T-handle, rotate the drive nut to the CAUTION! right until the compact spare tire/cover assembly is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle. The compact spare tire/cover assembly must be used when the compact spare tire is stored.
  • Page 564: Road Tire Installation

    562 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Road Tire Installation Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with wheel covers, install two lug nuts on the mounting studs which are on each side of the valve stem.
  • Page 565 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 563 snapping the cover over the two lug nuts. Do not use 7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a a hammer or excessive force to install the cover. torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.
  • Page 566: Jump-Starting

    564 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this section for CAUTION! proper wheel lug nut torque. Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a other booster source with a system voltage greater torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,...
  • Page 567: Preparations For Jump-Start

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 565 Preparations For Jump-Start WARNING! The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- the engine compartment. ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON.
  • Page 568: Jump-Starting Procedure

    566 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
  • Page 569 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 567 2. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable WARNING! from the negative (-) post of the booster battery. Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) 3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper post of the discharged battery.
  • Page 570: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    568 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the CAUTION! wheels or racing the engine. Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets CAUTION! draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to plugged in long enough without engine operation, transmission overheating and failure.
  • Page 571: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 569 CAUTION! WARNING! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain even failure, of the axle and tires.
  • Page 572: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    570 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. shift lever override access cover (located near the top 5. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access right of the shift lever in the instrument panel).
  • Page 573 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 571 Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground ALL MODELS Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL Wheel lift Rear • 25 mph (40 km/h) max speed • 15 miles (24 km) max distance Front Flatbed BEST METHOD...
  • Page 574 572 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must CAUTION! be towed faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than 15 • Do not use sling type equipment when towing. miles (24 km), it must be towed with the front wheels Damage to the fascia will occur.
  • Page 575 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....583 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..575 ▫ Exhaust System ..... .584 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —...
  • Page 576 574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Appearance Care And Protection ▫ Fog Lamps ......621 From Corrosion ..... .602 ▫...
  • Page 577: Engine Compartment - 3.6L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Air Filter 6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Battery 9 —...
  • Page 578: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
  • Page 579: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in ”Un- EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- PROGRAMS tion. Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is heard. In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tight- an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
  • Page 580 578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test, the ignition or start the engine. This means that your which you can use prior to going to the test station. To vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must not proceed to the I/M station.
  • Page 581: Replacement Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine systems may void your warranty and could result in civil running.
  • Page 582: Engine Oil

    580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil CAUTION! Checking Oil Level • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must form repairs and service when necessary could be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at result in more costly repairs, damage to other regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
  • Page 583 CAUTION! recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is...
  • Page 584 582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engine Synthetic Engine Oils MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to Chrysler You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, Shell mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- Helix®...
  • Page 585: Engine Oil Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 station or governmental agency for advice on how and WARNING! where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine Engine Oil Filter backfire.
  • Page 586: Exhaust System

    584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and system.
  • Page 587 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
  • Page 588: Maintenance-Free Battery

    586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- WARNING! age: • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
  • Page 589: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • It is essential when replacing the cables on the should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer battery that the positive cable is attached to the at the start of each warm season.
  • Page 590 588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- tioning system.
  • Page 591 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re- place the filter: 1. Open the glove compartment and remove all contents. 2. Push in on the sides of the glove compartment and lower the door.
  • Page 592: Body Lubrication

    590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE attention should also be given to hood latching compo- CAUTION! nents to ensure proper function. When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. indicate airflow direction through the filter.
  • Page 593 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates. petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
  • Page 594: Cooling System

    592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) only by an WARNING! authorized dealer. Check the front of the A/C condenser • When working near the radiator cooling fan, for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc.
  • Page 595 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 Cooling System — Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than visible sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- flush with OAT coolant (antifreeze) (conforming to MS- gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine 12106).
  • Page 596 (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan- be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and dard MS-12106. When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): may plug the radiator.
  • Page 597 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- • Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom- ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant mended and can result in cooling system damage. If (antifreeze) solution.
  • Page 598 596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
  • Page 599 OAT coolant that meets the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti- the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS- freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant 12106 should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not expansion bottle must also be protected against freez- overfill.
  • Page 600: Brake System

    598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter WARNING! operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) possibly a collision.
  • Page 601 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may WARNING! cause leaking in the system. • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require- fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine ments described on the brake fluid reservoir.
  • Page 602: Automatic Transmission

    600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be been in a tightly closed container.
  • Page 603 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may CAUTION! adversely affect seals. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- CAUTION! turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- filter changes.
  • Page 604: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE your authorized dealer immediately to have the trans- Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion mission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle with Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion an improper fluid level can cause severe transmission Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- damage.
  • Page 605 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- What Causes Corrosion? lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of and Tar Remover to remove. paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
  • Page 606 604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Special Care de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive packaged and sealed. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
  • Page 607 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 • For aluminum wheels, use MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner • Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. (Part# 04796239AB) or equivalent. • For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove CAUTION! stain.
  • Page 608 606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Interior Trim liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi- cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR®...
  • Page 609 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- directly on the mirror.
  • Page 610: Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders

    608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Maintenance Cleaning Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical The liner is top shelf dishwasher safe, or you may follow solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. the cleaning procedure below. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
  • Page 611: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 FUSES WARNING! (Continued) • Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition WARNING! is off and that all the other services are switched off • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap- and/or disengaged. •...
  • Page 612: Totally Integrated Power Module

    610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. Refer to the appli- cable “Engine Compartment” illustration in this section. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. A label that identifies each component may be printed or embossed on the inside of the cover.
  • Page 613 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 Car- CAUTION! Mini- Cavity tridge Description Fuse • When installing the Totally Integrated Power Mod- Fuse ule cover, it is important to ensure the cover is 40 Amp — Power Folding Seat properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do Green so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power 30 Amp...
  • Page 614 612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp — Antilock Brakes 30 Amp — Power Sliding Door Pink Valve/Stability Pink Module/Anti–Theft Control System Module – If Equipped 40 Amp —...
  • Page 615 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp — Powertrain Control — 20 Amp Front Fog Lamps Blue Module Trans Yellow Range — 20 Amp Front/Rear Axle 60 Amp —...
  • Page 616 614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Power Outlet #2 — 15 Amp Ignition Off Draw Yellow (BATT/ACC SE- Blue — Video System, LECT) – Center Satellite Radio, Seat or with Con- DVD, Hands-Free...
  • Page 617 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Instrument Cluster, — 10 Amp Airbag Module/ Yellow SIREN, Clock Mod- Occupant Classifi- ule, Multi-Function cation Module Control Switch – If —...
  • Page 618 616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Instrument Cluster — 20 Amp Fuel Pump, Diesel Blue Interior Light, Yellow Lift Pump – If Switch Bank, Steer- Equipped ing Column Mod- —...
  • Page 619 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Rear Wiper Mod- — 10 Amp Park Assist, Heater Blue ule, Power Folding Climate Control Mirror Module, Headlamp Wash, Compass, —...
  • Page 620: Vehicle Storage

    618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE Car- Mini- Cavity tridge Description If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 Fuse Fuse days, you may want to take steps to protect your battery. You may do the following: —...
  • Page 621: Replacement Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 REPLACEMENT BULBS Bulb Number Liftgate Lamp(s) Interior Bulbs Overhead Console Read- PC579 Bulb Number ing Lamps Center & Rear Dome Removable Console Lamp Lamp – If Equipped Center & Rear Reading Visor Vanity Lamps 6501966 Lamps NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized Front Door Courtesy dealer for replacement instructions.
  • Page 622: Bulb Replacement

    620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exterior Bulbs BULB REPLACEMENT Bulb Number NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- Headlamp spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric conditions change to allow the condensation to change Fog Lamp – If Equipped PSX24W back into a vapor.
  • Page 623: Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 Fog Lamps CAUTION! NOTE: Access to the fog lamp bulb is from the rear of Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil the fascia. On the left rear side of the fascia, remove the contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
  • Page 624: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker And Backup Lamps

    622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Reconnect the wiring harness to the new bulb and reinstall by inserting the new bulb straight into the fog lamp until it locks into place. Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker And Backup Lamps 1.
  • Page 625: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 3. Twist the socket and remove from the lamp assembly. 1. Using a small screwdriver, press inward the locking tab on the outboard side of the lamp assembly and 4. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. pull down on the lamp assembly for removal.
  • Page 626: Fluid Capacities

    12.6 Liters Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) meet- ing the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. Add 2.9 Qts (2.8 L) if equipped with a rear...
  • Page 627: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    Standard MS-12106. Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma- terial Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
  • Page 628: Chassis

    626 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Use Only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Fail- ure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR® ATF+4® Fluid. Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®...
  • Page 629 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .628 ▫ Maintenance Chart ....629...
  • Page 630 628 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in indicator system. The oil change indicator system will “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
  • Page 631 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 629 • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, Change Indicator System: even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns •...
  • Page 632 630 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter.
  • Page 633 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 631 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if us- ing your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
  • Page 634 632 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
  • Page 635 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ....635 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ... .639 ▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center..636 ▫ In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C..
  • Page 636 634 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .642 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....641 ▫...
  • Page 637: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 635 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
  • Page 638: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center

    • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process.
  • Page 639: In Mexico Contact

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 637 In Mexico Contact: Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
  • Page 640: Warranty Information

    See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
  • Page 641: Mopar® Parts

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 639 MOPAR® PARTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety operating at its best.
  • Page 642: Publication Order Forms

    Chrysler Group LLC vehicles. ing, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group LLC ve- Included are starting, operating, emergency and mainte- hicles.
  • Page 643: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 641 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
  • Page 644: Traction Grades

    642 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Traction Grades controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and and C.
  • Page 645 INDEX...
  • Page 646 644 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... .594 Air Conditioning System, Zone Control..415 Adding Fuel ......518 Air Pressure, Tires.
  • Page 647 INDEX 645 Automatic Transmission ....444 B-Pillar Location ......482 Adding Fluid .
  • Page 648 646 INDEX Carbon Monoxide Warning ....101 Clock ........333 Cargo Area Features .
  • Page 649 INDEX 647 Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...595 Defroster, Windshield ..... .103 Cooling System.
  • Page 650 648 INDEX E-85 Fuel .......514 Checking Oil Level ..... .580 Economy (Fuel) Mode .
  • Page 651 INDEX 649 Event Data Recorder ......85 Fuel Requirements ..... .514 Exhaust Gas Caution.
  • Page 652 650 INDEX Adding ......518 Fuel Optimizer ......319 Additives .
  • Page 653 INDEX 651 Gross Axle Weight Rating ....521 Heated Mirrors ......117 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
  • Page 654 652 INDEX Instrument Cluster ......293 Key, Replacement ......16 Instrument Panel and Controls .
  • Page 655 INDEX 653 Battery Saver ......210 Lights On Reminder .....206 Brake Assist Warning .
  • Page 656 654 INDEX Loading Vehicle ......268 Mini-Trip Computer ..... . .320 Capacities .
  • Page 657 INDEX 655 New Vehicle Break-In Period ....100 Viscosity ......582 Oil Filter, Selection .
  • Page 658 656 INDEX Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®) ....129 Radial Ply Tires ......490 Placard, Tire and Loading Information .
  • Page 659 INDEX 657 Remote Starting System..... .30 Satellite Radio Antenna .....355 Removable Floor Console .
  • Page 660 658 INDEX Reclining ......173 Snow Tires ......491 Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) .
  • Page 661 INDEX 659 Storage Bin......262 Tires ........104 Storage, Vehicle.
  • Page 662 660 INDEX Sizes ....... .478 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....472 Snow Tires .
  • Page 663 INDEX 661 Trip Odometer ......296 Unleaded Gasoline ......510 Turn Signals .
  • Page 664 662 INDEX Warning Flasher, Hazard ....541 Windows ....... .38 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) .
  • Page 665 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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