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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and features and equipment that are either standard or the name Chrysler Canada Inc.
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 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ....7 ROLLOVER WARNING .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group cians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfaction. LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all ROLLOVER WARNING essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
Page 7: How To Use This Manual
INTRODUCTION 5 two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire.
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Page 9: Warnings And Cautions
INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 10: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Arm The System .....18 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ... .22 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors ......34 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ..53 ▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ..67 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....74 If Equipped .
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has 1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These automatic transmission).
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tem- porarily in the ignition switch cylinder. If this occurs, place the shift lever in PARK, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as described.
Page 16: Locking Doors With A Key
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locking Doors With A Key WARNING! (Continued) You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn dangerous for a number of reasons.
Page 17: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 SENTRY KEY® During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unau- seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the thorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not compat- Always remove the Sentry Keys® from the vehicle ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems. and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting tended.
Page 19: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Customer Key Programming 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key® into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position If you have two valid Sentry Keys®, you can program within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime new Sentry Keys®...
Page 20: General Information
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, liftgate, tem’s memory.
Page 21: Rearming The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster To Disarm The System will flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds. This Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter, or insert the key shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to During this period, if a door is opened, the ignition the ON/RUN position.
Page 22: Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 23: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate following steps: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice 1.
Page 24: Illuminated Approach - If Equipped
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 25: Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • 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 26: Using The Panic Alarm
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • 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 27: Programming Additional Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 NOTE: When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pressing NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- the PANIC button a second time, you may have to move proved by the party responsible for compliance could closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 28: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause facing down, use a flat blade screwdriver to pry the battery deterioration.
Page 29: How To Use Remote Start
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • Battery at an acceptable charge level NOTE: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic • RKE PANIC button not pressed transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. • System not disabled from previous remote start event •...
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle To Enter Remote Start Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped Press and release the REMOTE START button on The following messages will display in the EVIC if the the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds.
Page 31: To Exit Remote Start Without Driving
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, Vehicle the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or position before you can repeat the start sequence for a allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
Page 32: Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS WARNING! Manual Door Locks • For personal security and safety in the event of an Use the manual door lock knob to lock the doors from collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as inside the vehicle.
Page 33: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 CAUTION! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is located on the driver’s and front passenger’s door panel.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Lock Doors Programming 3. Within 30 seconds, press the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors. The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming The doors will unlock automatically if: The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: • The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is enabled. •...
Page 36: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Within 30 seconds, press the power door UNLOCK Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors switch to unlock the doors. To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with 4.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Child-Protection Door Lock Location Child-Protection Door Lock Function WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged.
Page 38: Power Windows - If Equipped
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
Page 39: Auto-Down
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the window LOCKOUT switch.
Page 40: Liftgate
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LIFTGATE NOTE: The key that is used to start the vehicle is also used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate. To unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and turn to the right (manual lock models only).
Page 41: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 • Although the liftgate has no inside release mechanism, OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS the liftgate trim panel includes an opening with a Some of the most important safety features in your snap-in cap that provides access to release the latch in vehicle are the restraint systems: the event of an electrical system malfunction.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold enhance occupant protection by managing occupant infant and child restraint systems.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child WARNING! seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be WARNING! (Continued) modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided (SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) also under If You Need Assistance .
Page 45: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even Lap/Shoulder Belts on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with and cause a collision that includes you.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • Two people should never be belted into a single vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. seat belt.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Pulling Out The Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not you from injury during a collision. You are more protect you properly.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen.
Page 50: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted tion.
Page 51: Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat to position the belt away from your neck. Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions The second row center lap/shoulder belt features a three-point seat belt with a mini-latch and buckle, which allows the shoulder belt to detach from the lower anchor when the seat is folded.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Mini-Latch Stowage Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt 2. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull the belt over the 4. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the mini- seat. latch plate into the mini-buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 6. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Rear Center Seat Belt Buckled 8. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is Connecting Mini-Latch To Buckle comfortable and not resting on your neck.
Page 54: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
Page 55: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage: The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably which are used to secure a child restraint system.
Page 56: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Equipped Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency)
Page 57: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Energy Management Feature NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy worn snugly and positioned properly.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 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 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock 1 —...
Page 61: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®) BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger BeltAlert®) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active whenever the ignition is on.
Page 62: Seat Belt Extender
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The front passenger seat BeltAlert® is not active when Seat Belt Extender the front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert® may If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if...
Page 63: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator NOTE: design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 65: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 • Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag WARNING! • Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) • No objects should be placed over or near the air bag • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) on the instrument panel, because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision •...
Page 66 64 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 — If Equipped front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant...
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air bag deployment. • Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE windows, or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags WARNING! (Continued) inflate, even if they are in an infant or child restraint. • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects Always sit upright as possible with your back against the between you and the SAB;...
Page 69: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce sub- Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) stantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole colli- The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system sions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is START or ON/RUN position.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The air bags Inflator Units then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger. The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the...
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be curtain air bag.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as Front And Side Impact Sensors the battery has power or until the ignition key is In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the ORC removed.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you do have a collision, which deploys the air bags, any irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or or all of the following may occur: throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
Page 76: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint You will want to have the air bags ready to Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may inflate for your protection in a collision.
Page 77: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle could combine the EDR data with the type of personally is designed to record such data as: identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investi- gation.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children 12 years or younger should ride properly NOTE: buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash • For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in call 1–866–SEATCHECK.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Toddlers younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear...
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old. Children should remain rearward-facing until they Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- reach the highest weight or height allowed by their facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until convertible child seat.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Older Children And Child Restraints seat. The child and belt-positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt. Children who are two years old or who have outgrown their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward- WARNING! facing in the vehicle.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their stomach? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend 5.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – LATCH – Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only Restraint...
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 LATCH-equipped child seats without using the vehicle’s LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In seat belts. Some seating positions may have a top tether This Vehicle anchorage but no lower anchorages. In these seating positions, the seat belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until weight of the child restraint) for using the the combined weight of the child and the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Can two child restraints be attached using Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with a common lower LATCH anchorage? two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH...
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are In addition, there are tether strap anchorages found at the rear of the seat cushion where it behind each rear seating position located on meets the seatback.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Center Seat LATCH Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu- facturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child Do not install child restraints with rigid lower attach- restraint systems will be installed as described here. ments in the center seating position.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for 6. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint that seating position. For some second row seats, you rearward and downward into the seat. Remove slack may need to recline the seat and / or raise the head in the straps according to the child restraint manufac- restraint to get a better fit.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt WARNING! When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child Improper installation of a child restraint to the restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used by LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or other occupants or being used to secure child restraints.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Belt Restraints in this Vehicle The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with either a Switchable Automatic Locking Re- tractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using the seat weight + weight of the child Child Restraint belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up to restraint) for using the Tether the recommended weight limit of the child Anchor with the seat belt to attach...
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) against the child seat. 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating 5.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether 1.
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the lap portion around the child restraint while you push belt path opening of the child restraint, you may have the child restraint rearward and downward into the trouble tightening the seat belt.
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage.
Page 98: Engine Break-In Recommendations
96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. increased head motion and possible injury to the Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
Page 99: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result. vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
Page 100: Exhaust Gas
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas WARNING! (Continued) • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the WARNING! engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
Page 101: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place Seat Belts the blower control on high speed. You should be able to Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, feel the air directed against the windshield.
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- been removed for cleaning.
Page 103: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 105: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS MIRRORS ......108 Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED ..112 ▫...
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Commands ......146 ▫ Folding Rear Seat .....162 ▫...
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ Instrument Panel Dimming....169 ▫ To Resume Speed .....177 ▫...
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..188 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED..194 ▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ....189 CUPHOLDERS.
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ▫ Rear Window Defroster ....207 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ....206 ▫...
Page 110: Mirrors
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of vehicle).
Page 111: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
Page 112: Outside Mirror - Driver Side
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirror — Driver Side Folding Outside Mirrors Adjust the flat outside mirror so you can just see the side The outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved, of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the manually, either forward or rearward to resist damage.
Page 113: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 When you are finished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror. Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster.
Page 114: Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Sun Visor Sliding Feature To use the vanity mirror, rotate the sun visor down and The sun visors may be extended out to provide more swing the mirror cover upward. coverage of the side glass.
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 For Uconnect® customer support: matter where you stow your mobile phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned • U.S. residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call on and has been paired to the vehicle’s Uconnect®...
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Phone Button The Uconnect® Phone can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth® mobile phone. See the The radio or steering wheel controls (if Uconnect® website for supported phones. Refer to your equipped) will contain the two control buttons mobile service provider or the phone manufacturer for (Uconnect®...
Page 117: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • For each feature explanation in this section, only the Operation compound form of the voice command is given. You Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect® can also break the commands into parts and say each Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect®...
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Help Command To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your mobile phone Owner’s Manual. The If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to Uconnect® website may also provide detailed instruc- know your options at any prompt, say “Help”...
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to Dial By Saying A Number give the Uconnect® Phone a name for your mobile • Press the button to begin. phone. Each mobile phone that is paired should be •...
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will prompt you to say the name of the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say person you want to call. “Phonebook New Entry.” • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins The Uconnect® Phone will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to as soon as the Bluetooth® wireless phone connection is four associated phone numbers and designations.
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, deleted on the Uconnect® Phone. These can only be mobile, or other) that you wish to edit. edited on the mobile phone.
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 • After you enter the name, the Uconnect® Phone will ask Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry you which designation you wish to delete: home, work, NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended mobile, other, or all. Say the designation you wish to when the vehicle is not in motion.
Page 124: Phone Call Features
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be • To call one of the names in the list, press the but- deleted. ton during the playing of the desired name, and say “Call.” •...
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone compatible phones in the Currently In Progress market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the only answer an incoming call or ignore it.
Page 126 124 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 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Redial Call Continuation • Press the Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the button to begin. Uconnect® Phone after the vehicle ignition has been • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say switched to OFF.
Page 128: Uconnect® Phone Features
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Phone Features Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is Language Selection reachable: To change the language that the Uconnect® Phone is • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency using: number for your area.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 NOTE: WARNING! • The emergency number dialed is based on the country To use you Uconnect® Phone System in an emergency, where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and your mobile phone must be: Canada and 060 for Mexico).
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You should program the desired Towing Assis- Working With Automated Systems tance phone number using the Voice Command system. To This method is used in instances where one generally has do this, press the button and say “Setup,” followed by to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while “Towing Assistance.”...
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Saying a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by NOTE: “Send,” is also to be used for navigating through an • You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone automated customer service center menu structure, and network configurations.
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect® Phone keypad and still use the Uconnect®...
Page 133: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF) Advanced Phone Connectivity When you mute the Uconnect® Phone, you will still be Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone able to hear the conversation coming from the other The Uconnect® Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans- party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You can also press the List Paired Mobile Phone Names button at any time while the list is being played, and then choose the phone that • Press the button to begin. you wish to select.
Page 135: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® You can either press the Uconnect® Phone button to Phone restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect® Phone. For Uconnect®...
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Even though the system is designed for users speaking Voice Command in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to cents, the system may not always work for some. provide at least ½...
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • Even though international dialing for most number • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and number combinations may not be supported.
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Read Messages: Send Messages: If you receive a new text message while your phone is You can send messages using Uconnect® Phone. To send connected to Uconnect® Phone, an announcement will a new message: be made to notify you that you have a new text message.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 List of Preset Messages: 11. See You in 15 minutes 1. Yes 12. I am on my way 2. No 13. I’ll be late 3. Where are you? 14. Are you there yet? 4.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Voice Text Reply Incoming Announcement Bluetooth® Communication Link ON/OFF Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect® Phone. When this happens, the connection Turning the Voice Text Reply Incoming Announcement can generally be reestablished by switching the phone OFF will stop the system from announcing the new off/on.
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Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 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 146: General Information
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 The Uconnect® Voice Command system allows following conditions: you to control your AM, FM radio, disk player, •...
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 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 148: Commands
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • “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 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • “Main menu setup” or – “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 button to stop playing memos.
Page 152: Voice Training
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 153: Power Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Power Seats — If Equipped WARNING! Some models may be equipped with a power driver’s • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. seat. The power seat switch is located on the outboard Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of side of the seat near the floor.
Page 154: Heated Seats - If Equipped
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Heated Seats — If Equipped The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. On some models, the front driver and passenger seats Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions move in the direction of the switch.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will WARNING! provide a boosted heat level during the initial stages of • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the normal HI-level.
Page 156: Manual Front Seat Adjustment
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Seat Adjustment On models equipped with manual seats, the adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats, near the floor. While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar and move the seat forward or rearward.
Page 157: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 158: Manual Lumbar - If Equipped
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Lumbar — If Equipped Driver’s Seatback Recline The lumbar adjustment handle is located on the outboard To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the side of the driver’s seatback. Rotate the lever downward outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired angle to increase the lumbar support or rotate the lever upward and release the lever.
Page 159: Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death. Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat To fold the front passenger seat, lift the recliner handle to the full upward position and push the seatback forward...
Page 160: Head Restraints
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- pying a seat. Head restraints should never be ad- justed while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 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 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull 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 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- WARNING! (Continued) straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 164: Folding Rear Seat
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat To provide additional storage area, each rear seatback can be folded forward. Pull the strap forward to fold the rear seatback flat. Folded Rear Seat To raise the seatback, pull the strap forward and lift the seatback into its upright position.
Page 165: Reclining Rear Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 WARNING! WARNING! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the position. If the seatback is not securely locked into shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. position the seat will not provide the proper stability In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and for child seats and/or passengers.
Page 166: To Open And Close The Hood
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Move the safety catch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood. To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open 8 in (20 cm) approximately and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
Page 168: Lights
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights, the passing lights, and the fog lights. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Page 169: Headlights And Parking Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Headlights And Parking Lights Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running to turn on the parking lights. Turn the end of the lever to Lights (lower intensity), whenever the ignition is ON, the the second detent to turn on the headlights.
Page 170: Turn Signals
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. Front Fog Light Operation NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the head- lights on low beam.
Page 171: High/Low Beam Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or NOTE: If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to- there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside pass position for more than 20 seconds, the high beams light bulb.
Page 172: Map/Reading Lights
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last light off. The lights also come on when a door is opened detent to turn on the interior lighting. or the dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the second detent.
Page 173: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 NOTE: The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle. They will not turn off automatically. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the right side of the steering column.
Page 174: Windshield Wiper Operation
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper opera- through an automatic car wash. Damage to the tion.
Page 175: Intermittent Wiper System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Intermittent Wiper System Windshield Washers Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions To use the washer, pull the control lever toward you and make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- hold while spray is desired.
Page 176: Mist Feature
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mist Feature Push down on the control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue to operate.
Page 177: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. WARNING! With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired. Push the lever Do not adjust the steering column while driving. up to lock the steering column firmly in place.
Page 178: To Activate
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- right side of the steering wheel. tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time.
Page 179: To Set A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 To Deactivate WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with- set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
Page 180: To Vary The Speed Setting
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Vary The Speed Setting To Accelerate For Passing When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the crease speed by pushing the RES (+) button. If the button pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
Page 181: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 The HomeLink® buttons, located on either the overhead WARNING! console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- ent HomeLink® channels. The HomeLink® indicator is Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the located above the center button. system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 182: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink®...
Page 183: Programming A Rolling Code
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons. • If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. release the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. On some garage door openers/devices there may be a light that 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) blinks when the garage door opener/device is in the away from the HomeLink®...
Page 185: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button Programming A Non-Rolling Code To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured follow these steps: before 1995. 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. 1.
Page 186: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button 3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Program- and observe the indicator light. ming A Non-Rolling Code” Step 2 and follow all • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- remaining steps.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling 4. Watch for the HomeLink® indicator to change flash process to prevent possible overheating of the garage rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take door or gate motor.
Page 188: Using Homelink
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button Using HomeLink® To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, To operate, press and release the programmed follow these steps: HomeLink® button. Activation will now occur for the programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate opera- 1.
Page 189: Troubleshooting Tips
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, • Your motorized door or gate will open and close here are some of the most common solutions: while you are programming the universal trans- •...
Page 190: General Information
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following console.
Page 191: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automati- access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key cally from any position.
Page 192: Closing Sunroof - Express
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing Sunroof — Express Pinch Protect Feature Press the switch forward and release it within one-half This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of second and the sunroof will close automatically from any the sunroof during Express Close operation.
Page 193: Sunshade Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Sunshade Operation Sunroof Maintenance The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. the glass panel. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is Ignition Off Operation open.
Page 194: Electrical Power Outlets
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Power is available when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. Insert the cigar lighter or accessory plug There is a standard 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet located into the outlet for use.
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 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 196: Power Inverter - If Equipped
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! A 115 Volt (150 Watt) AC power inverter is located on the • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power front of the center console for added convenience. This from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., outlet can power mobile phones, electronics and other cellular phones, etc.).
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use. • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 198: Cupholders
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the bat- tery even more quickly. Only use these intermit- tently and with great caution. • After the use of high power draw accessories, or long periods of the vehicle not being started (with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the...
Page 199: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Rear Cupholders Storage Bins STORAGE 1 — Upper Storage Bin 2 — Lower Glove Compartment Glove Compartment And Storage Bin Located on the passenger side of the instrument panel are an upper storage bin and a lower glove compartment.
Page 200: Door Storage
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the lower glove compartment, pull outward on Door Storage the release handle. The interior door panels are equipped with lower storage areas. Glove Compartment Front Door Storage...
Page 201: Console Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Rear Door Storage Upper Storage Compartment CONSOLE FEATURES To open the lower storage compartment, lift upward on the lower handle to unlatch the lower storage compart- The floor console contains both an upper and lower ment and lift the lid open.
Page 202: Cargo Area Features
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac- tion, resulting in death or injury. CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging Flashlight The dual-function light is mounted in the headliner above the cargo area to illuminate the cargo area, and part of it snaps out of the bezel to serve as a flashlight...
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Press in on the flashlight to release it. To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Flashlight Location/Press To Release Three Press Switch...
Page 204: Cargo Cover
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Cover The cargo area trim panels include two notches for mounting the available tonneau cover that accommo- dates the reclining rear seat. To install the Cargo Cover, insert either end of the cover into one of the two notches located in the rear trim panels.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 WARNING! In a collision a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment.
Page 206: Removable Load Floor
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Removable Load Floor Cargo Tie-Down Loops The cargo area load floor is removable and can be There are four tie-downs (D-rings) installed in the cargo washed with mild soap and water. area for securing cargo. Removable Load Floor Cargo Area Tie-Downs...
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear • Cargo tie-down loops are not safe anchors for a axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight child seat tether strap.
Page 208: Fold Down Speakers - If Equipped
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/Washer When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down off the trim panel to face rearward, for tailgating and The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch other activities.
Page 209: Rear Window Defroster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to Rear Window Defroster the first detent position for rear wiper operation. The rear window defroster button is located on the bottom right-side of the blower control knob. NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster only.
Page 210: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to cargo on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load the heating elements: must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly •...
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 • If the rear crossbar (or any metallic object) is placed The crossbars must also be secured in one of the seven detent positions marked with an arrow on the siderails to over the satellite radio antenna (if equipped), you may prevent movement.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • To avoid damage to the luggage rack and vehicle, Cargo must be securely tied before driving your do not exceed the maximum luggage rack load vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the capacity of 150 lb (68 kg).
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Compass/Temperature/Audio ... .237 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..214 ▫ Average Fuel Economy....237 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command Uconnect® 230 – AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA System) — If Equipped ....265 AUX JACK) .
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 ▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ....283 ▫ Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) ..298 ▫ LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) ..286 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS .
Page 216: Instrument Panel Features
214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 5 — Storage Bin 9 — Heated Seat Switch – If Equipped 2 — Demisters 6 — Glove Compartment 10 — Hazard Warning Flasher 3 — Instrument Cluster 7 —...
Page 217: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 218: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. 1. Fuel Gauge/Fuel Door Reminder 3. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light When the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position, the pointer will show the level of fuel This light informs you of a problem with the remaining in the fuel tank.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 4. Oil Pressure Warning Light 7. Air Bag Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The This light will turn on for four to eight seconds light should turn on momentarily when the engine is as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first started.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. High Beam Indicator If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock This indicator shows that the high beam head- brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the lights are on.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 12. Tachometer temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. Refer to “If The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine Your Engine Overheats” in “What To Do In Emergencies” revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range.
Page 222 220 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 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position. If you continue operating the vehicle when the NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi- applied.
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17. Temperature Gauge CAUTION! (Continued) The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- remains on the “H” and you hear continuous chimes, ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that turn the engine off immediately and call an autho- the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 18. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped hold the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometer to 0 miles (0 km). The odometer must be in Trip mode to This indicator shows that the Electronic Speed reset.
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when operating properly.
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 23. Odometer Display / Trip Odometer Display CAUTION! This display indicates the total distance the vehicle has The TPMS has been optimized for the original been driven. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and NOTE: U.S. Federal regulations require that upon trans- warning have been established for the tire size fer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the pur- equipped on your vehicle.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Odometer Messages gASCAP When the appropriate conditions exist, the following If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel odometer messages will display: filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a “gASCAP” message will display in the odometer display door .
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, 24. OFF ROAD Indicator — If Equipped which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate The symbol illuminates (is armed) when the 4WD lock dependent upon your personal driving style. Unless switch is activated and the shift lever is in LOW or reset, this message will continue to display each time you REVERSE position.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 26. Hill Descent Indicator — If Equipped CAUTION! The symbol illuminates (is armed) when the Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator 4WD Lock switch is activated and the trans- Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine mission range indicator is in LOW or REVERSE control system.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 29. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ NOTE: Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned Light”...
Page 232: Mini-Trip Computer - If Equipped
230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL check, when the ignition key is turned to the ON/RUN MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED position and may stay on for as long as three seconds. The Mini-Trip Computer is located in the instrument When lit solid: There is an 4WD system fault. 4WD cluster and features a driver-interactive trip information performance will be at a reduced level .
Page 233: Control Buttons
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 Control Buttons RESET Button To reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then press and hold the RESET button located on the steering wheel. The following displays can be reset or changed: •...
Page 234: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip A Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last reset. Trip B Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last reset. ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering • Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) wheel: • Compass Heading • Outside Temperature Display •...
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MENU Button DOWN Button Press and release the MENU button to scroll Press and release the DOWN button to scroll through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Warn- downward through the sub-menus. ings, Timer, Units, System, Personal Settings) or to exit sub-menus.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 • Personal Settings Not Avail. — Vehicle not in PARK • Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar (automatic transmission) or vehicle is in motion • Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar (manual transmission). • Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Ajar •...
Page 238: Engine Oil Change Indicator System - If Equipped
236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Oil Change Indicator System — release the Trip Odometer button on the instrument If Equipped cluster. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the fol- Oil Change Required lowing procedure.
Page 239: Evic Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 EVIC Functions Compass/Temperature/Audio • Compass/Temperature/Audio Press and release the COMPASS button to display one of eight compass headings to indicate the direction the • Average Fuel Economy vehicle is facing, the outside temperature, and the current •...
Page 240: Distance To Empty (Dte)
238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Distance To Empty (DTE) Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with Refer to “Starting And Operating”, “Tire Pressure Moni- the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is toring System (TPMS)”...
Page 241: Display Units Of Measure In
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Display Units of Measure in Use the SELECT button to display one of the following choices: To make your selection, press and release the SELECT button until “ENGLISH” or “METRIC” appears. Language Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable When in this display you may select different languages Features) for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions.
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Auto Lock Doors RKE Unlock When ON is selected, all doors lock automatically when When Driver’s Door 1st is selected only the driver’s door the speed of the vehicle reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). Press will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry and hold the SELECT button when in this display until (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button and require a second...
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Sound Horn with Lock Key Off Power Delay When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when When this feature is selected the power window the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This feature switches, radio, Uconnect®...
Page 244: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped Automatic Compass Calibration When on is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the “Electronic Brake Control System” in “Starting And need to set the compass manually.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Manual Compass Calibration 5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” indicator “CAL” indicator turns off. The compass will now does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the function normally.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. the top of the right rear quarter window. This is where 2. Press and hold the COMPASS button for approxi- the compass sensor is located. mately two seconds.
Page 247: Uconnect® 230 - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Uconnect® 230 – AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND Operating Instructions – Radio Mode 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio.
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With Uconnect Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next Phone” message will display on the radio screen. listenable station in AM/FM mode.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 Clock Setting Procedure INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text 2.
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between will display.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Program Type format types: Display Oldies Oldies 16-Digit Character Program Type Personality Persnlty Display Public Public No program type or None undefined Rhythm and Blues R &...
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • DISC Play/Pause - By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency You can toggle between playing the DVD and station with the same selected Music Type name. The pausing the DVD by pushing the SELECT Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode.
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 • Player Defaults - Selecting this item will allow the NOTE: user to scroll through the following items and set • The available selections for each of the above entries defaults according to customer preference. varies depending upon the disc.
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Subtitle Language — If Equipped Aspect Ratio — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose a default subtitle Selecting this item allows you to choose between wide language (effective only if the language is supported by screen, pan scan, and letter box.
Page 255: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 SET Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory Buttons 1 - 6 When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you pushbutton memory, press the SET button. The symbol SET commit to pushbutton memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc CAUTION! is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is reading the disc. The radio may shut down during extremely hot conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate CAUTION! “Disc Hot”...
Page 257: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 Press and hold the EJECT button for five seconds and all TIME Button (CD MODE) CDs will be ejected from the radio. Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: Supported Media (Disc Types) • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- The MP3/WMA file recording media supported by the character extension) radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3,WMA, DVD Video, •...
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 Supported MP3/WMA File Formats Sampling MPEG Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3/WMA Specification (kHz) extension as MP3/WMA files. Non-MP3/WMA files named with the *.MP3/WMA extension may cause play- MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,...
Page 260: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Number of files and folders - Loading times will ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for ID3 version 1 tags. ID3 version 2 is not increase with more files and folders supported by the radios.
Page 261: Info Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- iary device if the AUX jack is connected. Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the Name, and Folder Name (if available).
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Dolby® Press the TIME button to change the display from Manufactured under license from Dolby® Laboratories. elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will Dolby® and the double-D symbol are trademarks of display for five seconds.
Page 263: Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped welcome kit that contains general information, including how to setup your on-line listening account. For further Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to visit the Sirius web site at www.siriusxm.com, or at coast.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 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 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 267: Nav - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press IF EQUIPPED the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display Refer to your Uconnect®...
Page 268: Uconnect® 130
266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® 130 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 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 SEEK Buttons 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next will begin to blink. listenable station in AM/FM mode.
Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between will display.
Page 271: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions – CD MODE For CD And repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio CAUTION! (Continued) ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 273: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 SEEK Button AM/FM Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate...
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Media (Disc Types) display the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 Supported MP3 File Formats Sampling MPEG Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,...
Page 276: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files Operation Instructions – Auxiliary Mode When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MP3 player, or iPod®, and utilize the vehicle’s audio...
Page 277: Uconnect® 130 With Satellite Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 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 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With Uconnect Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next Phone” message will display on the radio screen. listenable station in AM/FM mode.
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 Clock Setting Procedure starting at Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. procedure, starting at Step 2. 2.
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between will display.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Program Type format types: Display Oldies Oldies 16-Digit Character Program Type Personality Persnlty Display Public Public No program type or un- None defined Rhythm and Blues R &...
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is AM/FM Button displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. station with the same selected Music Type name. The SET/RND Button –...
Page 283: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. Operation Instructions – CD MODE For CD And The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by MP3 Audio Play pressing the pushbutton twice. NOTE: Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding •...
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button – Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will Press the EJECT button to eject the CD.
Page 285: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD and MP3 modes. Random Play.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Media (Disc Types) the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, exceeding 20 The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are folders will result in this display. With 200 files, exceed- CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 Supported MP3 File Formats Sampling MPEG Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,...
Page 288: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option radio checks all files on the medium.
Page 289: Info Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- iary device if the AUX jack is connected. Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the Name, and Folder Name (if available).
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification limited coverage in Alaska. Number (ESN/SID) Please have the following information available when System Activation calling: Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio 1.
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 Selecting Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode Reception Quality Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio following reasons: mode.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons additional three seconds will make the radio display the Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next to normal display). channel in Satellite mode.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music SET Button – To Set The Pushbutton Memory type. When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 294: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control
292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons 1 - 6 NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations). Uconnect® Multimedia radio User’s Manual for iPod®...
Page 295: Using This Feature
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis- charged, it may not communicate with the iPod®/USB/ MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained. Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod®/USB/ MP3 control system may charge it to the required level. Using This Feature By using an iPod®...
Page 296: Controlling The Ipod® Or External Usb Device Using Radio Buttons
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons playing a track, skips to the next track or press the VR button and say Next Track. To get into the iPod®/USB/MP3 control mode and •...
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 • Use the << SEEK and SEEK >> buttons to jump to the • Press the SCAN button to use iPod®/USB/MP3 de- previous or next track. Pressing the SEEK >> button vice scan mode, which will play the first 10 seconds of during play mode will jump to the next track in the each track in the current list and then forward to the list, or press the VR button and say Next or Previous...
Page 298: List Or Browse Mode
296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • During all List modes, the iPod® displays all lists in List Or Browse Mode “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom of During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described the list, just turn the wheel backward (counterclock- below, will bring up List mode.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current list CAUTION! on the top line and the first item in that list on the • Leaving the iPod® or external USB device (or any second line. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in ex- •...
Page 300: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) Selecting A Different Audio Device Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the 1. Press the PHONE button to begin. Uconnect® phone system. 2. After the Ready prompt and following the beep, say Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons Setup , then say Select Audio Devices.
Page 301: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 Previous Track Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on the radio and say “Previous Track,” to jump to the previous music track on your cellular phone. Browse Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) device.
Page 302: Radio Operation
300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pressing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next CD/HDD/AUX etc.). track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a beginning of the previous track if it is within one second...
Page 303: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 CD/DVD 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 in good condition, take the following removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, precautions: or have protection encoding.
Page 304: Climate Controls
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS Blower Control The air conditioning and heating system is designed to Rotate this control to regulate the make you comfortable in all types of weather. amount of air forced through the venti- lation system in any mode. The blower Manual Heating And Air Conditioning speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “O”...
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 Temperature Control Mode Control (Air Direction) Rotate this control to choose from sev- Rotate this control to regulate the tem- eral patterns of air distribution. You can perature of the air inside the passenger select either a primary mode as identi- compartment.
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Bi-Level windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield. Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. • Defrost NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, there Air is directed through the windshield and side is a difference in temperature between the upper and window demist outlets.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 • Recirculation Control • The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode Pressing the Recirculation Control button will control is set to panel or panel / floor. put the system in recirculation mode.
Page 308: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds. The Automatic Temperature Control system automati- • MAX A/C cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 Automatic Operation You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting Operation of the system is quite simple. the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the 1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the system completely and closes the outside air intake.
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than Manual Operation Override expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located This system offers a full complement of manual override in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, insects.
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309...
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and •...
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. only. When the air conditioning is •...
Page 314: Operating Tips
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Operating Tips can temporarily put the system into Recirculation NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for Mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, suggested control settings for various weather conditions.
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 Winter Operation Window Fogging Use of the air Recirculation Mode during winter months Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- is not recommended because it may cause window moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The fogging.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Side Window Demisters A/C Air Filter — If Equipped A side window demister outlet is located at each end of The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from the instrument panel. These non-adjustable outlets direct entering the cabin.
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 319: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Five–Speed Manual Transmission ..325 STARTING PROCEDURES ....322 ▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ..322 ▫...
Page 320 318 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ After Driving Off-Road ....356 AUTOSTICK® (SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) — IF EQUIPPED ..342 POWER STEERING .
Page 321 STARTING AND OPERATING 319 ▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..371 ▫ All Season Tires — If Equipped... .391 ▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light ▫...
Page 322 320 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Fuel System Cautions....413 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS ..398 ▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ... . .414 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) .
Page 323 STARTING AND OPERATING 321 ▫ Towing Requirements ....425 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ....432 ▫...
Page 324: Starting Procedures
322 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. in a location accessible to children. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move WARNING! the vehicle.
Page 325: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 Automatic Transmission — If Equipped Normal Starting Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does not The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL require pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal. Simply position before you can start the engine.
Page 326: Extreme Cold Weather
324 STARTING AND OPERATING Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C) WARNING! To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
Page 327: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits Five–Speed Manual Transmission quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a WARNING! grounded, three-wire extension cord.
Page 328 326 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! • Launching in any gear except 1st gear will result in excessive slipping of the clutch and potentially lugging or stalling the engine. • Use each gear in numerical order, do not skip a gear. Be sure the transmission is in first gear, (not third), when starting from a standing position.
Page 329: Recommended Shift Speeds
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has come to a Recommended Shift Speeds complete stop. To use your manual transmission for optimal fuel economy, it should be upshifted as listed in the following NOTE: During cold weather, until the transmission lubri- table.
Page 330: Downshifting
328 STARTING AND OPERATING Downshifting AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and CAUTION! prolong engine life. Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- CAUTION! ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to If you skip a gear while downshifting or downshift a complete stop.
Page 331 STARTING AND OPERATING 329 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 332: Key Ignition Park Interlock
330 STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock out of PARK, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON/RUN position (engine running or not) and the brake This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- pedal must be pressed. lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK Six-Speed Automatic Transmission —...
Page 333 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the PARK (P) accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. This range supplements the parking brake by locking the Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when transmission.
Page 334 332 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is when parked to guard against vehicle movement and running.
Page 335 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 336 334 STARTING AND OPERATING REVERSE (R) CAUTION! This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause stop.
Page 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as During very cold temperatures (-4°F [-20°C] or below), when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi- transmission operation may be modified depending on tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or engine and transmission temperature as well as vehicle while towing heavy trailers), use the AutoStick®...
Page 338 336 STARTING AND OPERATING In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the service is required. following steps: Overdrive Operation 1. Stop the vehicle. The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive (sixth gear).
Page 339: Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (Cvt) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Torque Converter Clutch Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (CVT) — If Equipped A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. The transmission gear position display (located in the A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range.
Page 340 338 STARTING AND OPERATING The transmission shift lever has PARK, REVERSE, NEU- PARK (P) TRAL, and DRIVE shift positions. Manual shifts can be This range supplements the parking brake by locking the made using the Autostick® shift control (refer to transmission.
Page 341 STARTING AND OPERATING 339 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully never exit a vehicle while the engine is running.
Page 342 340 STARTING AND OPERATING The following indicators should be used to ensure that WARNING! (Continued) you have engaged the transmission into the PARK posi- • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or tion: in a location accessible to children. A child could •...
Page 343 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 NEUTRAL (N) CAUTION! Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other periods with the engine running. The engine may be reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause started in this range.
Page 344: Autostick® (Six-Speed Automatic Transmission) - If Equipped
342 STARTING AND OPERATING When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as LOW (L) when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi- Use this range for engine braking when descending very tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or steep grades.
Page 345: Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 Operation condition would result. It will remain in the selected gear until another upshift or downshift is chosen, except as When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the described below: transmission will operate automatically, shifting between •...
Page 346: Autostick® (Cvt) - If Equipped
344 STARTING AND OPERATING • If a requested downshift would cause the engine to WARNING! overspeed, that shift will not occur. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick® is en- slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their gaged.
Page 347: Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 345 Operation result. It will remain in the selected gear until another upshift or downshift is chosen, except as described NOTE: AutoStick® is not available until the CVT warms below: up in cold weather. • The transmission will automatically upshift when nec- When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, AutoStick®...
Page 348: Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped
346 STARTING AND OPERATING • Heavy Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) application will FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — disengage AutoStick® mode. IF EQUIPPED • The system may revert to automatic shift mode if a This feature provides full time, on-demand, four–wheel fault or overheat condition is detected. drive (4WD).
Page 349: On-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 Where one or more wheels have wheel spin or if addi- ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS tional traction is needed in sand, deep snow, or loose Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a traction surfaces, activate the “4WD LOCK” switch by narrower track to make them capable of performing in a pulling up once and releasing.
Page 350: Off-Road Driving Tips
348 STARTING AND OPERATING OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS CAUTION! You will encounter many types of terrain driving off- Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other road. You should be familiar with the terrain and area combustible materials. The heat from your vehicle before proceeding.
Page 351: When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4Wd Lock Lever Engaged
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4WD Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand Lock Lever Engaged There is a drastic reduction in traction when driving in When driving off-road, shift into low (L Off-Road) and snow, mud or sand.
Page 352 350 STARTING AND OPERATING Sand CAUTION! Soft sand is very difficult to travel through with full tire On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at high pressure. When crossing soft sandy spots in a trail engine RPM’s or vehicle speeds because engine brak- maintain your vehicle’s momentum and do not stop.
Page 353: Hill Climbing
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 Before Climbing A Steep Hill CAUTION! As you approach a hill consider its grade or steepness. Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating and Determine if it is too steep. Look to see what the traction total loss of air pressure.
Page 354 352 STARTING AND OPERATING If the front end begins to bounce, ease off the throttle Driving Down Hill slightly to bring all four tires back on the ground. As you Before driving down a steep hill you need to determine if approach the crest of the hill, ease off the throttle and it is too steep for a safe descent.
Page 355 STARTING AND OPERATING 353 Driving Across An Incline If You Stall Or Begin To Lose Headway If at all possible avoid driving across an incline. If it is If you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a necessary, know your vehicle’s abilities. Driving across steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop and an incline places more weight on the down-hill wheels, immediately apply the brake.
Page 356: Driving Through Water
354 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving Through Water speed (3-5 mph [5–8 km/h] maximum) and light throttle. Keep the vehicle moving; do not try to accelerate through Extreme care should be taken crossing any type of water. the crossing. After crossing any water higher than the Water crossings should be avoided if possible, and only bottom of the axle differentials, you should inspect all of be attempted when necessary in a safe responsible man-...
Page 357 STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Before You Cross Any Type Of Water Crossing Puddles, Pools, Flooded Areas Or Other Standing Water As you approach any type of water, you need to determine if you can cross it safely and responsibly. If necessary, get Puddles, pools, flooded or other standing water areas out and walk through the water or probe it with a stick.
Page 358: After Driving Off-Road
356 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check for accumulations of plants or brush. These After Driving Off-Road things could be a fire hazard. They might hide damage Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and does most on-road driving.
Page 359: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 • If you experience unusual vibration after driving in NOTE: mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for • Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel impacted material. Impacted material can cause a travel are considered normal and do not indicate that wheel imbalance and freeing the wheels of it will there is a problem with the power steering system.
Page 360: Power Steering Fluid Check
358 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 361: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave an automatic transmission in PARK, or manual transmission in REVERSE or first gear. The parking brake lever is located in the center console. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible.
Page 362 360 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 363: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or any reason (for example, repeated brake applications injury.
Page 364: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
362 STARTING AND OPERATING If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) bility, the remaining system will still function with some The ABS provides increased vehicle stability and brake loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be evident performance under most braking conditions.
Page 365 STARTING AND OPERATING 363 If the “ABS Warning Light” is on, the brake system WARNING! (Continued) should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “ABS Warning Light” resulting from excessive speed in turns, following does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning.
Page 366 364 STARTING AND OPERATING ABS is activated during braking under certain road or WARNING! stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in- clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains sophis- debris, or panic stops. ticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or You may also experience the following when the brake high output radio transmitting equipment.
Page 367: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional ad- • Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish vanced electronic brake control system that includes their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System Pumping makes the stopping distance longer.
Page 368: Traction Control System (Tcs)
366 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Control System (TCS) Brake Assist System (BAS) This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake capability during emergency braking maneuvers.
Page 369: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by • The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, speed of the vehicle.
Page 370: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped
368 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Anytime the ESC system is in the “Full Off” Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped mode, ERM is disabled. Refer to “Electronic Stability This system maintains vehicle speed while descending Control (ESC)” in this section for a complete explanation hills during off-road driving situations.
Page 371: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 HDC has the capability to sense terrain and will only WARNING! activate when the vehicle is descending a hill. It will not activate on level ground. If desired, HDC can be fully HDC is only intended to assist the driver in control- deactivated by putting the vehicle into ESC “Full Off”...
Page 372 370 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA Activation Criteria Disabling/Enabling HSA The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to If you wish to turn on or off the HSA system, it can be done activate: using the Customer Programmable Features in the Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 373: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 5. Release the clutch pedal (if equipped). Electronic Stability Control (ESC) This system enhances directional control and stability of 6. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left. the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor- 7.
Page 374 372 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes WARNING! The ESC system has three available operating modes for • The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- four–wheel drive equipped vehicles and two available vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the operating modes for two–wheel drive equipped vehicles.
Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 Partial Off (Four-Wheel Drive Models) Or On NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving (Two-Wheel Drive Models) with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESC mode by pressing the “ESC Off”...
Page 376 374 STARTING AND OPERATING Full Off (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only) mode, as described above. TCS remains off. When the vehicle speed drops below 30 mph (48 km/h) the ESC This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use system shuts off. ESC is deactivated at low vehicle speeds when ESC stability features could inhibit vehicle maneu- so that it will not interfere with off-road driving however, verability due to trail conditions.
Page 377: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a WARNING! malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the With the ESC in the Full Off mode, the engine vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at torque reduction and stability features are disabled.
Page 378: Tire Safety Information
376 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/ Tire Markings Malfunction Indicator Light” come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is cycled ON, the ESC system will be ON even if it was cycled off previously.
Page 379 STARTING AND OPERATING 377 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 380 378 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 381 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 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 382: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
380 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 383: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) — 01 means the year 2001 — Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured.
Page 384 382 STARTING AND OPERATING Term Definition Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire. The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall. Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard.
Page 385: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door.
Page 386 384 STARTING AND OPERATING To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 3) Tire size designed for your vehicle. vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4) Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires.
Page 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 388 386 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 389: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 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 390 388 STARTING AND OPERATING Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability WARNING! (Continued) Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the ride.
Page 391: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 Tire Inflation Pressures Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure”. Cold tire inflation pressure The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not driver’s side “B”...
Page 392: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
390 STARTING AND OPERATING Example: If garage temperature = 68°F (20°C) and the WARNING! outside temperature = 32°F (0°C) then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this mum load is dangerous.
Page 393: All Season Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 Tire Repair All Season Tires — If Equipped If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (spring, meets the following criteria: summer, fall and winter). Traction levels may vary be- tween different all season tires.
Page 394: Snow Tires
392 STARTING AND OPERATING Use summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded tires.
Page 395: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 393 Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given time. The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a WARNING! compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the...
Page 396: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
394 STARTING AND OPERATING Full Size Spare — If Equipped tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the first opportunity.
Page 397: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or to help you in determining when your tires should be for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- replaced.
Page 398: Life Of Tire
396 STARTING AND OPERATING • Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth higher, and summer tires typically have a reduced becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
Page 399: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 397 Replacement Tires It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer or original equipment dealer with any questions The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many you may have on tire specifications or capability. Failure characteristics.
Page 400: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
398 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) WARNING! (Continued) Due to limited clearance, tire chains or traction devices • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or are not recommended. capacity, other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle.
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
Page 402: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
400 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the limit for any reason, including low temperature effects, or driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- natural pressure loss through the tire.
Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
Page 404 402 STARTING AND OPERATING • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes CAUTION! (Continued) the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stopping ability.
Page 405: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 Base System Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings This is the TPMS warning indicator located in the The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- instrument cluster. nate in the instrument cluster, a LOW TIRE message will be displayed for a minimum of five seconds, and an The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim audible chime will be activated when one or more of the...
Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING Check TPMS Warnings 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system wheel and tire assembly.
Page 407: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on the proper pressure.
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- nate in the instrument cluster and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low.
Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 display to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pres- sure value. The system will automatically update, the “LOW TIRE” text message will no longer be displayed, the graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop flashing, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received.
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault message for a minimum of five seconds when a system no longer exists, the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is Light will no longer flash, the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM...
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warn- sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light ing limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light...
Page 412: General Information
410 STARTING AND OPERATING General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 2.0L And 2.4L Engine RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the This engine is designed to meet all emis- following conditions: sions regulations and provide excellent •...
Page 413: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, may be used in your vehicle.
Page 414: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
412 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 Vehicle (FFV) is 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 415: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 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 over- detergents or other additives is not needed under normal heat.
Page 416: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
414 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 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cable CAUTION! over a hook on the inside of the fuel door. This keeps the • Damage to the fuel system or emission control gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle’s surface.
Page 418: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
416 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL will WARNING! come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the the vehicle is refueled. vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message being filled.
Page 419: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 417 VEHICLE LOADING The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar.
Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING Inflation Pressure The best way to figure out the total weight of your vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for operation.
Page 421: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 Common Towing Definitions CAUTION! The following trailer towing related definitions will assist Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the you in understanding the following information: GVWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) it can change the way your vehicle handles.
Page 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Tongue Weight (TW) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the and trailer when weighed in combination. hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% of the trailer load.
Page 423 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 Weight-Carrying Hitch in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions, it pro- vides for a more level ride, offering more consistent A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or safety.
Page 424: Trailer Hitch Classification
422 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions WARNING! Class Max. Trailer Hitch • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch Industry Standards system may reduce handling, stability, braking Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) performance, and could result in a collision. •...
Page 425: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Maximum GTW Maximum Tongue Wt. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area (Gross Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 2.0L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg)
Page 426: Trailer And Tongue Weight
424 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 427: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Page 428 426 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 frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 “Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper- WARNING! (Continued) ating” for proper tire inflation procedures. • Total weight must be distributed between the tow • Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- vehicle and the trailer such that the following four sures before trailer usage.
Page 430 428 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes CAUTION! • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. loaded, it should have its own brakes and they This could cause inadequate braking and possible should be of adequate capacity.
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle WARNING! (Continued) but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping Refer to the following illustrations. distance. When towing you should allow for addi- tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Page 432: Towing Tips
430 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. Manual Transmission – If Equipped If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, all starts must be in first gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage.
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 NOTE: Using a lower gear ratio while operating the To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous vehicle under heavy loading conditions, will improve driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as necessary performance and extend transmission life by reducing to avoid extended driving at high RPM.
Page 434: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
432 STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System Highway Driving To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- Reduce speed. heating, take the following actions: Air Conditioning City Driving Turn off temporarily. When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans- mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 NOTE: Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may be recreationally towed (flat towed) at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmis- sion is in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position.
Page 437: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Preparations For Jacking ....442 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...437 ▫...
Page 438 436 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ....464 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE...468 ▫ With Ignition Key .....470 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .
Page 439: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 437 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel, below the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
Page 440: Automatic Transmission Overheating
438 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) do not open the hood until the radiator has had time Driving with a hot cooling system could damage to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Page 441: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 439 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a properly calibrated torque wrench.
Page 442: Jacking And Tire Changing
440 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each WARNING! nut/bolt has been tightened twice. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
Page 443: Jack Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 441 Jack Location WARNING! (Continued) The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The in the cargo area. vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed.
Page 444: Spare Tire Stowage
442 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Stowage 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor 3. Set the parking brake. in the cargo area. 4. Place the shift lever in PARK (automatic transmission) Spare Tire Removal or REVERSE (manual transmission).
Page 445: Jacking Instructions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 443 Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a...
Page 446 444 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Warning Label CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. Jacking Locations...
Page 447 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 445 NOTE: Refer to “Tires — General Information” in “Start- ing And Operating” for further information about the spare tire, it’s use, and operation. 1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench and remove the wrench from the jack assembly.
Page 448 446 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: There are front and rear jacking locations on each side of the body. The front locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts on one of the flanges in the sill flange assembly. The rear location is the same but with two rectangular cutouts.
Page 449 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 447 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel WARNING! covers, where applicable, off the hub. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make nuts toward the wheel.
Page 450 448 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp edges. NOTE: The wheel cover is held on the wheel by the wheel nuts. When reinstalling the original wheel, prop- erly align the wheel cover to the valve stem, place the wheel cover onto the wheel, then install the wheel nuts.
Page 451: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 449 8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is WARNING! free. Release the parking brake. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard stop tire area.
Page 452 450 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Install the five wheel lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
Page 453 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 451 5. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the WARNING! wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this sec- To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, tion for correct lug nut torque.
Page 454: Tirefit Kit - If Equipped
452 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation Small punctures up to 1/4 in (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. TIREFIT can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°F (-20°C).
Page 455 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 453 3. Pressure Gauge Selecting Sealant Mode 4. Power Button Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to this position to inject the TIREFIT Sealant 5. Mode Select Knob and to inflate the tire. Use the Sealant 6.
Page 456: Tirefit Usage Precautions
454 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem TIREFIT Usage Precautions on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the • Using the TIREFIT sealant may cause the Tire Pressure TIREFIT kit. Monitoring System (TPMS) to become inoperable.
Page 457 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 455 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heat • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the source. vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the •...
Page 458: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit
456 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and WARNING! (Continued) running the air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary to • TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex. In case of place the valve stem in this position before proceeding. an allergic reaction or rash, consult a physician 3.
Page 459 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 457 5. Uncoil the Power Plug (8) and insert the plug into the If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10 vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet. seconds through the Sealant Hose (6): NOTE: Do not remove foreign objects (e.g., screws or 1.
Page 460 458 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) the pump is operating, air will dispense from the Air pressure within 15 minutes: Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6).
Page 461 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 459 3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the (D) Drive Vehicle: valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, the hose, and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure storage location.
Page 462 460 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (E) After Driving: If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher: Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever You Stop 1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn on TIREFIT and to Use TIREFIT”...
Page 463: Jump-Starting Procedures
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 461 5. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) 5. Position the new Sealant Bottle (1) in the housing so assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as possible. that the Sealant Hose (6) aligns with the hose slot in Refer to “(F) Sealant Bottle and Hose Replacement.”...
Page 464: Preparations For Jump-Start
462 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack Preparations For Jump-Start follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the precautions. engine compartment below the air intake duct. To access the battery remove the air intake duct by turning the two CAUTION! finger screws, located on the radiator support.
Page 465 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 463 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact.
Page 466: Jump-Starting Procedure
464 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 467 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 465 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the reverse sequence: the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery Disconnecting The Jumper Cables and the fuel injection system.
Page 468: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
466 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE you should have the battery and charging system in- and REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or 2nd gear spected at your authorized dealer.
Page 469: Shift Lever Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 467 NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic WARNING! Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- Control”...
Page 470: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
468 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the 4. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON/RUN shift lever override access cover (located on the right position, but do not start the engine. side of the shifter housing).
Page 471 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 469 Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Manual Automatic Automatic Ground Transmission Transmission Transmission 4WD (FWD Only) Flat Tow NONE If transmission is If transmission is operable: operable: • Transmission in • Transmission in • Transmission in NEUTRAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL...
Page 472: With Ignition Key
470 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES With Ignition Key Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models may also be towed (under the same limitations shown above) with the rear Automatic Transmission wheels elevated. • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with the front wheels elevated, or on a flatbed truck (all four CAUTION! wheels OFF the ground).
Page 473 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 471 Manual Transmission All Transmissions • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) If you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.) while being towed, the key must be in the ON/RUN vehicles can be flat towed (all four wheels on the position, not the ACC position.
Page 475 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... .484 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L ..475 ▫...
Page 476 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) — If REPLACEMENT BULBS ....519 Equipped ......502 BULB REPLACEMENT .
Page 477: Engine Compartment - 2.0L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 —...
Page 478: Engine Compartment - 2.4L
476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 —...
Page 479: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 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 480: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE persists, the message will appear the next time the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- turn on the MIL.
Page 481: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced •...
Page 482: Dealer Service
480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service personnel, The pages that follow contain the required maintenance special tools, and equipment to perform all service opera- services determined by the engineers who designed your tions in an expert manner.
Page 483: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. that protect the performance and durability of your Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-...
Page 484 482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Selection CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection under all Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet pressure and an increase in oil temperature.
Page 485 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 Synthetic Engine Oils CAUTION! You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 486: Engine Oil Filter
484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Engine Air Cleaner Filter Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, maintenance intervals.
Page 487: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection WARNING! (Continued) The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to diately with large amounts of water. Refer to assure most efficient service.
Page 488: Air Conditioner Maintenance
486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 489 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 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 490 488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE A/C Air Filter 4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter cover to the HVAC housing, and remove the cover. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. WARNING! Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is operating or personal injury may result.
Page 491: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 6. Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter Body Lubrication pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, cover.
Page 492: Windshield Wiper Blades
490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Blades Adding Washer Fluid Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a compartment, and the fluid level should be checked at mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 493: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised WARNING! for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. Commercially available windshield washer solvents WARNING! are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around •...
Page 494 492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 495: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in • When working near the radiator cooling fan, motion.
Page 496 494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Checks Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains months (before the onset of freezing weather, where visible sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and applicable).
Page 497 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Page 498 496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT engine coolant Adding Coolant that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan- Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine dard MS-12106 and distilled water. Use higher concen- coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) that allows trations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below extended maintenance intervals.
Page 499 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 NOTE: The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. • Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could WARNING! lead to severe internal engine damage.
Page 500: Maintaining Your Vehicle
498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is the coolant freeze point or replacing the engine coolant a regulated substance requiring proper disposal.
Page 501: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. •...
Page 502 500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE when the pads are replaced. However, low fluid level WARNING! may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a manual trans- possibly a collision.
Page 503 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also “Maintaining Your Vehicle”...
Page 504: Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) - If
502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) — CAUTION! If Equipped Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Selection Of Lubricant (Six-Speed Transmission) turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to in transmission shift quality, and will require more ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
Page 505 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam- nents. Such damage is not covered by the New age may occur.
Page 506: Automatic Transmission (Cvt) - If Equipped
504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission (CVT) — If Equipped CAUTION! Selection Of Lubricant (CVT) • Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to as the chemicals can damage your transmission ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
Page 507 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 Special Additives Fluid Level Check The manufacturer strongly recommends against using The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not any special additives in the transmission. require adjustment under normal operating conditions. Automatic transmission fluid is an engineered product Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the transmission filler tube is capped and no dipstick is pro- and its performance may be impaired by supplemental...
Page 508: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid And Filter Changes Frequency Of Fluid Change Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at maintenance intervals. In addition, change the fluid and the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of filter if the transmission is disassembled for any reason.
Page 509: Power Transfer Unit (Ptu) - Awd/ 4Wd Models Only
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 Fluid Level Check Fluid Level Check Visually inspect the unit at each oil change for leakage. If Visually inspect the unit at each oil change for leakage. If leakage is detected, check the fluid level by removing the fill leakage is detected, Check the fluid level by removing the plug.
Page 510: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
Page 511 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- Special Care lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and Tar Remover to remove. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 512 510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives packaged and sealed.
Page 513 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Interior Care Equipped Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- carpeting. ner: Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. •...
Page 514 512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and WARNING! reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. lowed by rinsing.
Page 515 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are directly on the mirror.
Page 516: Fuses
514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES WARNING! (Continued) • If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air WARNING! bag system, braking system), power unit systems • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro- (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as blows, contact an authorized dealer.
Page 517 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Empty Empty 15 Amp Lt AWD/4WD Con- Blue trol Module – If Equipped 10 Amp Rear Center Brake Light Switch 10 Amp Ignition Switch/ Occupant Classifi- cation Module Integrated Power Module 20 Amp Trailer Tow –...
Page 518 516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Ignition Off Draw 10 Amp Instrument Green Cluster 30 Amp Ignition Off Draw 40 Amp Radiator Fan Green Green 40 Amp Power Seats 15 Amp Lt Dome Lamp/ Green Blue...
Page 519 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Intrusion 10 Amp Airbag Control Module/Siren – Module/Occupant If Equipped Classification Module 10 Amp Heating, AC/ Compass Hot Car (No Fuse Required) 15 Amp Lt Auto Shutdown Blue Relay...
Page 520 518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description CAUTION! Fuse • When installing the IPM cover, it is important to 30 Amp Antilock Brake ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully Pink Valve latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into 40 Amp Antilock Brake the IPM, and possibly result in an electrical system...
Page 521: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 days, Interior Bulbs you may want to take steps to preserve your battery. Bulb Number • Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution Front Header Lamp T578 Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
Page 522: Bulb Replacement
520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Bulb Number Daytime Running Light 3157K NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- (DRL) spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric conditions change to allow the condensation to change Front Park/Turn Signal 7444NA back into a vapor.
Page 523: Fog Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 NOTE: These are halogen bulbs. Take care not to touch Rear Tail, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers 1. Raise the liftgate. could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb 2.
Page 524: Fluid Capacities
522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 13.6 Gallons 51.5 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L and 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters Cooling System * 2.0L and 2.4L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine 7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Page 525: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®,...
Page 526: Chassis
524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission (CVT) – We recommend you use MOPAR® CVTF+4® Continuously Variable If Equipped Transmission Fluid. Automatic Transmission We recommend you use SK Energy ATF SP-4 Transmission Fluid. (Six-Speed) - If Equipped Manual Transmission –...
Page 527: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....528 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .526...
Page 528 526 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. indicator system.
Page 529 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 527 Severe Duty All Models At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle • Change oil and filter is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty •...
Page 530 528 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary.
Page 531 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 529 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter. Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Replace spark plugs** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Page 532 530 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. (CVT only) Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (six-speed only) if you frequently drive: on rough or unpaved roads, on mountain roads, on short trips, in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or if you use the vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent...
Page 533 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 531 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
Page 534 532 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 mechanic.
Page 535: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....535 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ... . .537 ▫...
Page 536 534 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .542 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..542 ▫...
Page 537: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 535 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 538: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
536 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer. Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen- We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an ter should include the following information: authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and •...
Page 539: Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 537 Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) P.O. Box 1621 To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- Phone: (800) 465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center.
Page 540: Service Contract
538 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Service Contract The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle is not responsible for any service contract other than the to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 541: Warranty Information
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 539 MOPAR® PARTS WARNING! MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle known to the State of California to cause cancer and operating at its best.
Page 542: In Canada
540 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans- investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/ campaign.
Page 543 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 541 Service Manuals Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor- These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the mation that students and professional technicians need in assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac- diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain- quaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC vehicles.
Page 544 542 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- teristics and climate. The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 545 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 543 Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The temperature grade for this tire is established for representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
Page 547 INDEX...
Page 548 546 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....362 Air Pressure, Tires......389 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 549 INDEX 547 Automatic Transmission ....328 Master Cylinder ......500 Fluid and Filter Changes .
Page 550 548 INDEX Cargo Compartment ..... . .200 Cleaning Light ....... .200 Wheels .
Page 551 INDEX 549 Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...497 Defroster, Windshield ..... . .99 Cooling System.
Page 552 550 INDEX Electronic Brake Control System ....365 Coolant (Antifreeze) .....494 Anti-Lock Brake System .
Page 553 INDEX 551 Filters Folding Rear Seat ......162 Air Cleaner ......484 Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) .
Page 554 552 INDEX Requirements ......410 Glass Cleaning ......512 Tank Capacity .
Page 555 INDEX 553 Hill Descent Control ..... . .228 Interior Appearance Care ....511 Hill Start Assist.
Page 556 554 INDEX Lane Change and Turn Signals ....521 Cargo .......200 Lane Change Assist .
Page 557 INDEX 555 Oil Pressure ......217 Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ....208 Seat Belt Reminder .
Page 558 556 INDEX Mini-Trip Computer ..... . .230 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ....410 Mirrors .
Page 559 INDEX 557 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ... .179 Mirrors ......110 Operating Precautions .
Page 560 558 INDEX Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ..... . .38 Replacement Tires ......397 Rear Seat, Folding .
Page 561 INDEX 559 Seat Belts ....... .99 Seatback Release ......156 Adjustable Shoulder Belt .
Page 562 560 INDEX Snow Tires ......392 Sun Visor Extension ..... . .112 Spare Tire.
Page 563 INDEX 561 Chains .......398 Spinning ......395 Changing .
Page 564 562 INDEX Trailer and Tongue Weight ....424 UCI Connector ......292 Wiring .
Page 565 INDEX 563 Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ... .18 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ....510 Voice Recognition System (VR) .
Page 566 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into The antenna cable should be as short as practical this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity and routed away from the vehicle wiring when pos- to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios sible.
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Jeep Patriot 2014 Owner's Manual

Introduction

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