Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Grand Cherokee 2 0 1 1 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • 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 op- the name Chrysler Canada Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....8 Rollover Warning .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle handles Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will improve LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision with experience. When driving off-road or working the workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect the vehicle to essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
  • Page 7: Rollover Warning

    INTRODUCTION 5 NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. control.
  • Page 8: How To Use This Manual

    6 INTRODUCTION Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section the U.S. government notes that the universal use of contains the information you desire.
  • Page 9 INTRODUCTION 7...
  • Page 10: Warnings And Cautions

    8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on a erating procedures that could result in a collision or label located on the left front corner of the instrument bodily injury.
  • Page 11: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death. VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
  • Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....14 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ..21 ▫...
  • Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Remote Open Window Feature — Windows ......41 If Equipped .
  • Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — ▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 74 If Equipped ......60 ▫...
  • Page 16: A Word About Your Keys

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition switch.
  • Page 17: Key Fob

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
  • Page 18: Removing Key Fob From Ignition

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the then pull the key out with your other hand.
  • Page 19 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if CAUTION! equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up • If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position.
  • Page 20: Key-In-Ignition Reminder

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder WARNING! Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, sounds a signal to remind you to remove the Key Fob.
  • Page 21: Sentry Key

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 SENTRY KEY the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthor- Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions will ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The result in the engine being shut off after two seconds.
  • Page 22: Replacement Keys

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Replacement Keys Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the is one that has never been programmed.
  • Page 23: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • This device must accept any interference that may be one should go off in the future, you will need to know received, including interference that may cause unde- which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it. sired operation.
  • Page 24: To Disarm The System

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE cancel the arming. If the Vehicle Security Alarm success- To Disarm The System fully arms, the Vehicle Security Light will flash at a Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go slower rate to indicate the alarm is set. To disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm, you will need to press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter or Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go...
  • Page 25: Illuminated Entry

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go The lights also will fade to off if you turn on the ignition Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter, after you close all the doors. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle pull on the front driver or passenger door handle (refer to Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- “Keyless Enter-N-Go”...
  • Page 26: To Unlock The Doors

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into To Unlock The Doors the ignition switch disables the system from responding Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE to any button presses from that RKE transmitter. Driving transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice to at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system unlock all doors.
  • Page 27: To Lock The Doors

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Flash Lamps With Remote Key Lock To Lock The Doors This feature will cause the turn signal lamps to flash Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE ter to lock all doors.
  • Page 28: Using The Panic Alarm

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE then immediately press and hold the UNLOCK button Programming Additional Transmitters until the windows lower to the level desired or until they Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be lower completely. performed at an authorized dealer.
  • Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade latch at the top of the RKE transmitter sideways with screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of your thumb and then pull the key out with your other the RKE transmitter apart.
  • Page 30: General Information

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: •...
  • Page 31: Remote Starting System - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal How To Use Remote Start distance, check for these two conditions: All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: 1.
  • Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar WARNING! • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or • Remote Start Aborted — System Fault confined area.
  • Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 NOTE: To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The • If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the Vehicle vehicle will start and then shutdown in 10 seconds. Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
  • Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go When remote start is activated, the heated steering feature, the ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN wheel, and driver heated seat features will automatically position in order to drive the vehicle.
  • Page 35: Door Locks

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 DOOR LOCKS WARNING! The power door locks can be manually locked or un- • For personal security and safety in the event of an locked from inside the vehicle by using the door lock knob.
  • Page 36: Power Door Locks

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks If you press the door lock switch while the Key Fob is in The power door lock switch is located on each front door the ignition switch and the driver’s door is open, the panel.
  • Page 37: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key into the lock and If Auto Unlock is enabled, this feature will unlock all the rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position. doors when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is 3.
  • Page 38: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll down the window, and open the door using the outside door handle.
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 • If a passive entry door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the passive entry feature for the handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door handle will reactivate the door handle’s passive entry feature. •...
  • Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Passenger Side: Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft Transmitter In Vehicle (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati- Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside your vehicle, the...
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 To Enter The Liftgate NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft in EVIC, all doors will unlock when you push the button (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the button on the right side of on the liftgate.
  • Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters The front door handles have LOCK buttons located on within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door the outside of the handle.
  • Page 43: Windows

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 WINDOWS Power Windows The power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger door and rear doors which operate the front passenger and rear passenger door windows.
  • Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power window switches remain active for 10 min- WARNING! utes after the ignition has been turned OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch or leave a vehicle with Keyless Enter- Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection —...
  • Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 during Auto Up. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to Window Lockout Button the first detent and hold it to close the window manually. The Window Lockout button on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window controls on the rear doors.
  • Page 46: Wind Buffeting

    44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
  • Page 47: Liftgate Flipper Glass

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Liftgate Flipper Glass Once the liftgate flipper glass has been opened, connec- The liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the tion to the rear window wiper is interrupted, preventing liftgate is unlocked. To open the flipper glass, push up on activation of the rear wiper blade while the flipper glass the window switch located on the liftgate.
  • Page 48: Power Liftgate - If Equipped

    46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Liftgate — If Equipped To operate the power liftgate manually in the open The power liftgate may be opened by pulling direction, pull the liftgate handle once to initiate a power up on the liftgate handle or by pressing the cycle and then pull the handle a second time to put LIFTGATE button on the Remote Keyless Entry...
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 button to operate. If the liftgate is not fully open, press WARNING! the Liftgate button on the Key Fob to fully open the liftgate, and then press it again to close. During power operation, personal injury or cargo damage may occur.
  • Page 50: Occupant Restraints

    48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions WARNING! (Continued) within the same cycle, the system will automatically • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, stop and the liftgate must be opened or closed manu- make sure that all windows are closed, and the ally.
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the on top of the front seats (integrated into the head desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large restraint) item in a seat —...
  • Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow risk of harm from a deploying airbag: children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.
  • Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your WARNING! (Continued) vehicle has side airbags, and deployment occurs, the • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument side airbags will inflate forcefully into the space be- panel during Advanced Front Airbag deployment tween you and the door.
  • Page 54: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING! on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat and cause an accident that includes you.
  • Page 55: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. WARNING! (Continued) Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt outside of a vehicle.
  • Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
  • Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. bit on the shoulder belt.
  • Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.
  • Page 59: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be shoulder belt. adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck.
  • Page 60: Energy Management Feature

    58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will Energy Management Feature prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy you will prefer a higher position.
  • Page 61: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions If the passenger seating position is equipped with an The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are ALR and is being used for normal usage: 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 62: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped

    60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will If Equipped hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- now in the Automatic Locking Mode.
  • Page 63: Seat Belt Pretensioners

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Seat Belt Pretensioners Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) The seat belts for both front seating positions are These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily remove slack from the seat belt in the event of an identified by any markings, only through visual inspec-...
  • Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
  • Page 65: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
  • Page 66 64 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 67: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 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 seatbelts. This feature is active whenever the ignition is on.
  • Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the 2. Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON/RUN position front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert may be (do not start the engine), and wait for the Seat Belt triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front Reminder Light to turn off.
  • Page 69: Seatbelt Lock Out

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 NOTE: Although BeltAlert has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Extender Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and while the driver’s or front passenger’s (if equipped with when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if belt alert) seat belt remains unfastened.
  • Page 70: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Airbags

    68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Airbags This vehicle has Advanced Front Airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air- bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
  • Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat- passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the Mounted Side Airbags (SAB) to provide enhanced pro- inflation rate of the Advanced Front Airbags based upon tection for an occupant during a side impact.
  • Page 72: Advanced Front Airbag Features

    70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, Airbag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following airbag and Seat Track Position Sensors system components: • Supplemental Active Head Restraint for Driver and •...
  • Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags (SAB) WARNING! Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags may provide • No objects should be placed over or near the airbag enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.
  • Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the airbag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each airbag deploys independently, that is a left side impact deploys the left airbag only and a right-side impact deploys only the right airbag.
  • Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 • Being too close to the SAB and SABIC airbags during WARNING! deployment could cause you to be severely injured or • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right killed. Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain •...
  • Page 76: Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls

    74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls WARNING! (Continued) Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC airbags, The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system do not have any accessory items installed which required for this vehicle.
  • Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 The Advanced Front Airbags will not deploy in all frontal The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of collisions, including some that may produce substantial the airbag system whenever the ignition switch is in the vehicle damage —...
  • Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- ORC detects a collision requiring the Advanced Front ment cluster Airbag Warning Light if a malfunction is Airbags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of noted that could affect the airbag system.
  • Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbag (SAB) Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain Inflator Units (SABIC) Inflator Units The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags are de- During collisions where the impact is confined to a signed to activate only in certain side collisions. particular area of the side of the vehicle, the ORC may deploy the SABIC airbags, depending on the severity and The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side...
  • Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or Because airbag sensors estimate deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of until the ignition key is turned off. whether or not an airbag should have deployed.
  • Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The Do not drive your vehicle after the airbags have de- abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium airbags will not be in place to protect you.
  • Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your airbag WARNING! system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the airbag system not function properly if modifications are made.
  • Page 83: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Airbag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine You will want to have the airbags ready to related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint inflate for your protection in a collision. The Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
  • Page 84: Child Restraints

    82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is were buckled/fastened; required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties •...
  • Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 There are different sizes and types of restraints for Infants And Child Restraints children from newborn size to the child almost large • Safety experts recommend that children ride enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the right seat one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
  • Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child WARNING! restraint: • Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety airbag unless the airbag is turned off.
  • Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, NOTE: For additional information, refer to pull the shoulder belt until it is fully extended from the www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana- retractor.
  • Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit slouching can move the belt out of position. the vehicle’s seat belts properly.
  • Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are now avail- The rear outboard seating positions have lower able. However, because the lower anchorages are to be anchorages capable of accommodating LATCH- introduced over a period of years, child restraint systems compatible child seats having flexible, webbing- having attachments for those anchorages will continue to mounted lower attachments and child seats...
  • Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the...
  • Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 In addition, there are top tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages.
  • Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with anchor and the child restraint. There are three top tether separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or anchorages located on the back of the seat, behind the connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a gap panel.
  • Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat For seat belts having an Automatic Locking Retractor Belts (ALR), pull the belt from the retractor until there is The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinch- enough allowance to pass it through the child restraint ing latch plates or Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR), and slide the latch plate into the buckle.
  • Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To attach a child restraint tether strap: For rearward facing infant seats secured in the center seat position with the vehicle seat belts, the rear center seat position has an armrest tether that secures the arm rest in the upward position.
  • Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages. Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether Attached For center seating position route the tether strap over the seatback and headrest then attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
  • Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback) Top Tether Strap Mounting...
  • Page 97: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 behind the gap panel. Please note the top tether anchor- WARNING! ages are not visible until you fold the gap panel down. • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to Do not use the cargo tie down hooks located on the floor behind the seats.
  • Page 98: Safety Tips

    96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the SAFETY TIPS limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Transporting Passengers Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO mental and should be avoided.
  • Page 99: Exhaust Gas

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Exhaust Gas If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate WARNING! control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
  • Page 100: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Defroster Vehicle Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to Seat Belts feel the air directed against the windshield. See your Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, authorized dealer for service if your defroster is frays, and loose parts.
  • Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al- Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- have been removed for cleaning.
  • Page 102: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
  • Page 103: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ....111 Mirrors ......108 ▫...
  • Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Passenger’s Power Seat ....124 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ..140 ▫...
  • Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 ▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ..149 ▫ Lane Change Assist ....154 ▫...
  • Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Cancel ......173 Electronic Speed Control ....163 ▫...
  • Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ Turning Parkview On Or Off — Parksense Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 195 Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio ..206 ▫ Parksense Sensors ....195 Overhead Console .
  • Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Venting Sunroof – Express ....218 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ... . 214 ▫...
  • Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ▫ Cargo Storage Bins ....233 Electrical Power Outlets ....221 ▫...
  • Page 110: Mirrors

    108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position. The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers.
  • 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 in the button will illuminate to indicate when the dim- ming feature is activated.
  • Page 112: Outside Mirrors

    110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight forward or rearward to resist damage.
  • Page 113: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 mirror, press the mirror select button for the mirror that Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by you want to adjust. Using the mirror control switch, press the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want Memory Seat”...
  • Page 114: Sun Visor Extension - If Equipped

    112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lift the cover to reveal the mirror. The light will turn on BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED automatically. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
  • Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is operational. The rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any detection zones.
  • Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light contamination so that the BSM system can function located in the outside mirrors.
  • Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 The BSM system can also be configured to sound an Entering From The Side audible (chime) alert and reduces the radio volume to Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either notify the driver of objects that have entered the detec- side of the vehicle.
  • Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
  • Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
  • Page 120: Rear Cross Path

    118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are WARNING! traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.
  • Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including reducing the radio volume.
  • Page 122: Modes Of Operation

    120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Modes Of Operation signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert Three selectable modes of operation are available in the present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
  • Page 123: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Blind Spot Alert Off VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED When the BSM system is turned off there will be no Voice Commands can be initiated by pressing the VR visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP button located on the radio or steering wheel systems.
  • Page 124: Power Seats - If Equipped

    122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. •...
  • Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Reclining The Seatback The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will backward.
  • Page 126: Passenger's Power Seat

    124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Passenger’s Power Seat WARNING! (Continued) Some models are equipped with a six-way power pas- • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the senger seat. The power seat switch is located on the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your outboard side of the seat.
  • Page 127: Power Lumbar - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Tilting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up or • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the down. Pull upward or push downward on the front of shoulder belt is no longer resting against your the seat switch, the front of the seat cushion will move in chest.
  • Page 128: Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment

    126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar sup- Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward port. Pushing upward or downward on the switch will Adjustment raise and lower the position of the support. Some models may be equipped with manual front driver or passenger seats.
  • Page 129: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Recline Release the bar once you have reached the desired To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the position.
  • Page 130: Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature - If Equipped

    128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature —...
  • Page 131: Heated Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Heated Seats — If Equipped CAUTION! On some models, the front and rear seats may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks. Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the heating element and/or degrade the material of the WARNING! seat.
  • Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. Rear Heated Seats Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for with heated seats.
  • Page 133: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of turn OFF automatically after a maximum of 45 minutes. heat in use.
  • Page 134: Head Restraints

    132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ventilated seat switches are used Head Restraints to control the speed of the fans located Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury in the seat. Press the switch once to by restricting head movement in the event of a rear- choose HIGH, press it a second time to impact.
  • Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Active Head Restraints — Front Seats To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo- restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push identified by any markings, only through visual inspec- downward on the head restraint.
  • Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.
  • Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- WARNING! (Continued) straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose Starting Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- ward on the head restraint to lower it. Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision.
  • Page 139: 60/40 Split Rear Seat

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 60/40 Split Rear Seat To Lower Rear Seat Either side of the rear seat can be lowered to allow for extended cargo space and still maintain some rear seating room. NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward.
  • Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Fold the rear seat completely forward. WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers.
  • Page 141: Reclining Rear Seat

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Reclining Rear Seat WARNING! To recline the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release the lever Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the at the desired position.
  • Page 142: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped

    140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat, driver’s outside mirror, adjustable steering wheel posi- tion (if equipped), and the radio station preset settings.
  • Page 143: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory to 12 AM and 12 FM stations can be set). NOTE: Each time the S (SET) button and a numbered 6.
  • Page 144: Memory Position Recall

    142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11. Select Remote Linked to Memory in the Electronic To recall the memory setting for driver two, press Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter Yes . Refer MEMORY button number 2 on the driver’s door, or the to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to Customer-Programmable Features”...
  • Page 145: Easy Entry/Exit Seat

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 3. Press and release the memory S (SET) button located Easy Entry/Exit Seat on the driver’s door. This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the 4.
  • Page 146: To Open And Close The Hood

    144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE driving position when the key is placed into the TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ignition, and turned out of the LOCK position toward To open the hood, two latches must be released. the ACC/ON position.
  • Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left CAUTION! and lift the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
  • Page 148: Lights

    146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is Headlight Switch on the parking lights, taillights, license plate The headlight switch is located on the left side of the light and instrument panel lights are also instrument panel, next to the steering wheel.
  • Page 149: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Headlights On Automatically With Wipers CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights, it also has this customer-programmable feature. When Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, your headlights are in the automatic mode and the steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the engine is running, they will automatically turn on when lenses.
  • Page 150: Smartbeam™ - If Equipped

    148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: When your headlights come on during the To Activate daytime, the instrument panel lights will automatically 1. Enable the Automatic High Beams. Refer to “Elec- dim to the lower nighttime intensity. Refer to “Lights” in tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer- this section for further information.
  • Page 151: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 2. Push back on the multifunction lever once again to Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights reactivate the system. Only This feature prevents the headlights from interfering NOTE: Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and with the vision of oncoming drivers.
  • Page 152: Parking Lights And Panel Lights

    150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “Under- standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Parking Lights And Panel Lights To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise.
  • Page 153: Interior Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Interior Lights to its farthest position up until you hear a click. This Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front feature is termed the “Parade” mode and is useful when doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating headlights are required during the day.
  • Page 154: Lights-On Reminder

    152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lights-On Reminder NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when Front Map/Reading Lights the driver’s door is opened.
  • Page 155: Ambient Light

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either Ambient Light side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light time visibility.
  • Page 156: Multifunction Lever

    154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows steering column. on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
  • Page 157: High/Low Beam Switch

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling the multifunction back toward the steering wheel will turn the low beams back on, or shut the high beams off. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
  • Page 158: Windshield Wiper Operation

    156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper the windshield wiper blades from returning to the operation.
  • Page 159: Windshield Washer Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. Intermittent Wiper Operation NOTE: If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled.
  • Page 160: Mist

    158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use.
  • Page 161: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 • The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped This feature senses moisture on the windshield and when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind- automatically activates the wipers for the driver.
  • Page 162: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside tem- perature is greater than 32°F (0°C). • Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the NEU- TRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed...
  • Page 163: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve- hicle.
  • Page 164: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped

    162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps transmitter or the memory switch on the driver’s door warm your hands in cold weather.
  • Page 165: Electronic Speed Control

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! (Continued) On models that are equipped with remote start, the • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that heated steering wheel and seat can be programmed to insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cush- come on during a remote start.
  • Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel. 1 — ON/OFF 2 — RES + 4 — CANCEL 3 — SET - Electronic Speed Control Buttons NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at...
  • Page 167: To Activate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic To Set A Desired Speed Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle vehicle set speed. has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button and release.
  • Page 168: To Vary The Speed Setting

    166 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 169: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in WARNING! light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes a radar Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you.
  • Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) − Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight system. It is not a substitute for active driving distance conditions.
  • Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 The Cruise Control system has two control modes: WARNING! • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an You should switch off the ACC system: appropriate distance between vehicles. • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, •...
  • Page 172: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation

    170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the The speed control buttons (located on the right side of the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise steering wheel) operates the ACC system. Control.
  • Page 173: To Activate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following conditions: • When in Four-Wheel Drive Low. • When you apply the brakes. • When the parking brake is set. • When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE- VERSE or NEUTRAL.
  • Page 174: To Set A Desired Acc Speed

    172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could acciden- tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the system off when you are not using To Set A Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the...
  • Page 175: To Cancel

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 • The system will not be controlling the distance be- To Cancel tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle The system will disable ACC without erasing the speed will only be determined by the position of the memory if: accelerator pedal.
  • Page 176: To Turn Off

    174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You turn OFF the ignition. NOTE: If ACC is resumed or set with the ESC/TCS off, ESC will automatically be re-engaged. • You switch to Four-Wheel Drive Low. To Resume Speed Press the RES + button and release. Then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 177: To Vary The Speed Setting

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 To Vary The Speed Setting Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 mph While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by (1.6 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of pressing and holding the RES + button.
  • Page 178: Setting The Following Distance In Acc

    176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Setting The Following Distance In ACC The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between 3 (long), 2 (me- dium), and 1 (short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead.
  • Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set speed. If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the same lane, the EVIC displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indi- cator” icon, and the system adjusts vehicle speed auto- matically to maintain the distance setting, regardless of the set speed.
  • Page 180: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu

    178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on ACC Activation). The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if necessary. NOTE: The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC system applies the brakes.
  • Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Press the MENU button (located on the steer- The set speed will continue to display in place of the ing wheel) repeatedly until one of the follow- odometer reading when changing the EVIC display ing displays in the EVIC: while ACC is set.
  • Page 182: Display Warnings And Maintenance

    180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ACC screen will display once again if any ACC Display Warnings And Maintenance activity occurs, which may include any of the following: “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning • Set Speed Change The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”...
  • Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of an obstruction. The sensor is located in the center of the vehicle behind the lower grille. To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor- tant to note the following maintenance items: •...
  • Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor, Removing ACC Sensor For Off-Roading including transparent material or aftermarket grilles. NOTE: When off-roading, it may be advisable to re- Doing so could cause an ACC system failure or move the ACC sensor.
  • Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 NOTE: Do not change the adjustment fasteners or pull To reinstall the sensor and bracket assembly reverse the the sensor off of the bracket. Doing so may misalign the process above. The fastener torque required to assembly sensor.
  • Page 186: Precautions While Driving With Acc

    184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service ACC Warning Precautions While Driving With ACC If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates issues.
  • Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Offset Driving Turns And Bends ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is In turns or bends, ACC may detect a vehicle ahead too offset from your direct line of travel. There will not be late or too early.
  • Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using ACC On Hills Lane Changing When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic lane in which you are traveling.
  • Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Narrow Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane. There will not be suffi- cient distance to the vehicle ahead.
  • Page 190: General Information

    188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stationary Objects And Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations Classification Specifications: where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and 47 C.F.R.
  • Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 displayed if the system was in the ACC OFF position. To NOTE: You must observe the display when setting or switch back to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, press the changing speed, not the speedometer. MODE button a second time.
  • Page 192: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped

    190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys- Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped tem (ESC/TCS) activates. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) warns the driver of a potential collision with the vehicle in front of you and To Resume prompts the driver to take action in order to avoid the Press the RES + button and then remove your foot from...
  • Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 WARNING! Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW detect every type of collision. The driver has the responsi- bility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via braking and steering.
  • Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting, this allows Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away.
  • Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you. FCW Off Example NOTE: • The system will retain the last setting selected by the driver after ignition shut down.
  • Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • FCW will not react to irrelevant objects such as over- Service FCW Warning head objects, ground reflections, objects not in the path If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ of the car, stationary objects that are far away, oncom- FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates ing traffic, or leading vehicles with the same or higher...
  • Page 197: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — ParkSense Sensors IF EQUIPPED The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is and audible indications of the distance between the rear within the sensors’...
  • Page 198: Parksense Display

    196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the Instru- ParkSense Display ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display audible warnings to indicate the distance between the will turn ON indicating the system status.
  • Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Park Assist OFF Slow Tone The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
  • Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
  • Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...
  • Page 202: Enabling And Disabling Parksense

    200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enabling And Disabling ParkSense The ParkSense switch LED will be ON when Park- ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with a switch Sense is disabled or defective. The ParkSense switch located in the switch bank of the instrument panel or LED will be OFF when the system is enabled.
  • Page 203: Cleaning The Parksense System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 detected a faulted condition, the EVIC will display the ParkSense System Usage Precautions “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” or the “SERVICE NOTE: PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message for as long as the • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, vehicle is in REVERSE.
  • Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care or open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE. A not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not lowered tailgate could provide a false indication that be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris.
  • Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist • Drivers must be careful when backing up even System, it is strongly recommended that the ball when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sys- mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected tem.
  • Page 206: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped

    204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear IF EQUIPPED camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear appears again.
  • Page 207: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
  • Page 208: Turning Parkview On Or Off - Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio

    206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting the “enable rear camera in reverse” soft key and pressing the “save” soft-key. Turning ParkView On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio 1. Press the “menu” hard-key. 2.
  • Page 209: Sunglass Bin Door

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Sunglass Bin Door At the front of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- ment access is a “push/push” design. Push the chrome pad on the door to open.
  • Page 210: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped

    208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s battery.
  • Page 211: Programming Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Programming HomeLink WARNING! Before You Begin • Your motorized door or gate will open and close If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, while you are training the universal transceiver. erase all channels before you begin training.
  • Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while door does not operate with HomeLink and the ga- keeping the indicator light in view.
  • Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 This can usually be found where the hanging antenna 1. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING wire is attached to the garage door opener motor. It is button. The name and color of the button may vary by NOT the button normally used to open and close the manufacturer.
  • Page 214: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming

    212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Gate Operator/Canadian Programming 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button, Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig- while you press and release (“cycle”), your handheld nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink has mission –...
  • Page 215: Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. follow these steps: Troubleshooting Tips 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here are some of the most common solutions: 2.
  • Page 216: General Information

    214 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 between the sun Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following visors on the overhead console.
  • Page 217: Opening Sunroof - Express

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in will open automatically from any position. The sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically.
  • Page 218: Pinch Protect Override

    216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts re- Sunshade Operation sult in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens.
  • Page 219: Sunroof Maintenance

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 Sunroof Maintenance Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. Ignition OFF Operation The power sunroof switches remain active for up ap- proximately ten minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF.
  • Page 220: Opening Sunroof - Express

    218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof – Express WARNING! Press the sunroof switch rearward for less than one • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in second and release, and the sunroof glass will automati- cally slide fully open from any position, then stop.
  • Page 221: Closing Sunroof - Express

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 the vent switch is pressed, the shade will automatically position then stop. During Express Shade Open opera- move to the middle position before the sunroof begins tion, any sunroof switch press or shade switch press will Express Vent operation.
  • Page 222: Sunroof And Power Shade Movement - Manual

    220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunroof And Power Shade Movement – Manual Pinch Protect Override If any sunroof or shade switch is pressed and held for Method 1: If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc) more than one second, the sunroof or shade movement prevents closing of the sunroof or shade, press the will continue only as long as the switch is continuously corresponding switch forward and hold for two seconds...
  • Page 223: Wind Buffeting

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 Wind Buffeting Ignition OFF Operation Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of The power sunroof switches can be programmed to pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after ears.
  • Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power outlets labeled with a “key” are powered when The front power outlet is located inside the storage area the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position, while on the center stack of the instrument panel. Push inward the outlets labeled with a “battery”...
  • Page 225 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Center Console Outlet Rear Power Outlet The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo area.
  • Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • After the use of high power draw accessories, or • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw long periods of the vehicle not being started (with power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
  • Page 228: Power Inverter - If Equipped

    226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron- ics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
  • Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter WARNING! manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings To avoid serious injury or death: on electrical devices prior to using the inverter.
  • Page 230: Cupholders

    228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholder Location...
  • Page 231: Storage

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 STORAGE To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove box door. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Opened Glove Compartment Glove Compartment...
  • Page 232: Door Storage

    230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage Center Console Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy The center console contains both an upper and a lower access. storage area. Door Panel Storage Storage Compartment...
  • Page 233: Cargo Area Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on the small latch located on the lid. Lower Storage Compartment CARGO AREA FEATURES Storage Compartment Latches Rechargeable Flashlight Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the left side of lower storage compartment.
  • Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE bulbs and is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, that recharge when snapped back into place. twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Press in on the flashlight to release it.
  • Page 235: Cargo Storage Bins

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Cargo Storage Bins Two additional storage bins are located under the load There are four removable storage bins located in the rear floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor cargo area.
  • Page 236: Retractable Cargo Area Cover - If Equipped

    234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area: 1.
  • Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 WARNING! In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment.
  • Page 238: Cargo Tie-Down Hooks

    236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Tie-Down Hooks WARNING! The cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area floor, • To help protect against personal injury, passengers should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is moving. should not be seated in the rear cargo area.
  • Page 239: Rear Window Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 REAR WINDOW FEATURES WARNING! (Continued) Rear Window Wiper/Washer • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits described on the label attached to the left door or The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch left door center pillar.
  • Page 240: Rear Window Defroster

    238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned first detent for intermittent operation and to the OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” second detent for continuous rear wiper operation.
  • Page 241: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED window defroster only when the engine is operating. The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The CAUTION! load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
  • Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To move the crossbars, loosen the attachments, located at can then be achieved by adjusting the front crossbar the upper edge of each crossbar, approximately eight forward or aft using increments of 1 in (2.5 cm). turns using the anti-theft wrench provided with the •...
  • Page 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care- • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the not carry any loads on the roof rack without the roof rack.
  • Page 245: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System ..272 Instrument Panel Features ....246 ▫ Fuel Economy ..... . 272 Instrument Cluster .
  • Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Compass / Temperature Display ..277 ▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode ..296 ▫ Customer-Programmable Features Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (System Setup) .
  • Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 iPod /USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped ..313 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ... . 321 ▫ Connecting The iPod Or External USB ▫...
  • Page 248: Instrument Panel Features

    246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Lower Switch Bank 11 — Hood Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch 12 — Fuel Door Release 3 — Radio 8 — Storage Bin 13 —...
  • Page 249: Instrument Cluster

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
  • Page 250: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS the ON/RUN position before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to 1. Tachometer ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000).
  • Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 system. If this light remains on after several ignition WARNING! cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal problem diagnosed and corrected.
  • Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. TOW/HAUL Indicator Light — If Equipped 9. Hill Descent Control Indicator Light — If Equipped This light will illuminate when the TOW/ The symbol indicates the status of the Hill HAUL button has been selected. The TOW/ Decent Control (HDC) feature.
  • Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should before the repair or service.
  • Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS...
  • Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 12. Position Light Indicator — If Equipped 14. Brake Warning Light This indicator will illuminate when the park This light monitors various brake functions, lights or headlights are turned on. including brake fluid level and parking brake application.
  • Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on dangerous.
  • Page 257: Starting And Operating

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have tion.
  • Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 18. Fuel Door Reminder 22. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Red The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the Telltale Area vehicle where the fuel door is located. This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable red tell- tales.
  • Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 25. Temperature Gauge WARNING! The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
  • Page 260: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC consists of the following: (EVIC) • System Status The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units, System Setup) and sub menus.
  • Page 262: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays

    260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Right front turn signal lamp out BACK Button Press the BACK button to scroll back to a • Left rear turn signal lamp out previous menu or sub menu. • Right rear turn signal lamp out •...
  • Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 • Adaptive Cruise Off — When the Adaptive Cruise • Driver Override — If you apply the accelerator after Control (ACC) system is turned off. Refer to “Adap- setting the desired speed in the ACC system. Refer to tive Cruise Control (ACC)”...
  • Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Clean Radar Sensor in the Front of Vehicle — If the • Oil change due ACC system deactivates due to performance limiting • Key in ignition conditions. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” • Lights on in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 • Remote start disabled — System fault • Function currently unavailable — Power Liftgate • Remote start disabled — Turn key • Unlock to operate — Power Liftgate • Remote start active — Key to Run •...
  • Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sport Not Available in 4 Low 4 High is Required • Off Road Ride Height Level 1 — This message is displayed (for 5 seconds) when the vehicle has • Rock Not Available in 4 Low 4 High is Required achieved the Off Road Height Level 1.
  • Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 • Service Air Suspension System — This is displayed • Air Suspension System Cooling Down – Please Wait — when a fault has occurred in the system. The system This message is displayed if the compressor tempera- will have limited operation at that point.
  • Page 268: Evic White Telltale Lights

    266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Speed Control SET EVIC White Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- This light will turn on when the electronic tales. These telltales include: speed control is SET. For further information, refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
  • Page 269: Evic Amber Telltale Lights

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 • Power Steering System Over Temperature — NOTE: • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- If Equipped If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under TEMP”...
  • Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Air Suspension Up will display in the telltale display area. Tighten the fuel The air suspension up telltale will illuminate filler cap properly and press the SELECT button to turn when the air suspension is in use. For further off the message.
  • Page 271: Evic Red Telltale Lights

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 • Oil Pressure Warning Light EVIC Red Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The telltales include: light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started.
  • Page 272: What To Do In Emergencies

    270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging If the light remains lit with the engine running, your system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho- rized dealer. rized dealer for service as soon as possible.
  • Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and CAUTION! stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- hicle.
  • Page 274: Engine Oil Change Indicator System

    272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Oil Change Indicator System 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds. Oil Change Due Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. indicator system.
  • Page 275 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions. The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- tion: Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read “RESET”...
  • Page 276: Vehicle Speed

    274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous current speed in mph or km/h. Pressing the SELECT and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel button a second time will toggle the unit of measure tank level.
  • Page 277: Units

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the To Reset The Display Trip Computer functions. Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being displayed. Press and release the SELECT button once to The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- clear the resettable function being displayed.
  • Page 278: Vehicle Info

    276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Tire PSI Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Tire Info” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. PSI”...
  • Page 279: Keyless Enter-N-Go Display - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 • Your system can be set to display pressure units in PSI, kPa, or BAR. Keyless Enter-N-Go Display — If Equipped When the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed to change ignition switch positions, the Keyless Enter-N-Go icon momentarily appears in the lower right corner of the EVIC display showing the new ignition switch position.
  • Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The system will display the last known outside NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to an environment free from large metallic objects such as be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, ture is displayed.
  • Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” indicator turns off. The compass will now function normally. Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North.
  • Page 282: Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)

    280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass Variance” Select Language message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the SELECT When in this display you may select one of five lan- button. The last variance zone number displays in the guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip EVIC.
  • Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 Auto Lock Doors Remote Unlock Sequence When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto- When Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press is selected, matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the (24 km/h).
  • Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL grasped. With Passive Entry, if Driver Door 1st Press is removed, showing the system has been deactivated. programmed touching the handle more than once will Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding The only result in the driver’s door opening. If driver door Features Of Your Vehicle”.
  • Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 This feature may be selected with or without the “Flash with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected. Lamps with Lock” feature. To make your selection, press To make your selection, press and release the SELECT and release the SELECT button until a check-mark ap- button until a check-mark appears next to the feature pears next to the feature showing the system has been...
  • Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set your selection, press and release the SELECT button until to ON) when the RKE transmitter is used to unlock the a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the...
  • Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 Key-Off Power Delay Display Fuel Saver — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the power window The “ECO” message is located in the Compass/ switches, radio, hands-free system (if equipped), DVD Temperature display, this message can be turned on or video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), off.
  • Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL make your selection, press and release the SELECT Hill Start Assist (HSA) button until a check-mark appears next to the feature When this feature is selected, the HSA system is active. showing the system has been activated or the check-mark Refer to “Electronic Brake Control System”...
  • Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 alert in the outside mirrors as well as an audible alert of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when the turn signal is on. When “Blind Spot: Off” is when you are much closer. This allows for a more selected the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deacti- dynamic driving experience.
  • Page 290: Media Center 730N/430/430N

    288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Variance MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) Refer to “Compass Display” for more information. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/ RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV —...
  • Page 291: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch position to operate the radio.
  • Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to save time change. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones.
  • Page 293: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 AM/FM Button Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. button number will display. SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory Buttons 1 - 6 When you are receiving a station that you wish to These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND...
  • Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), CAUTION! recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
  • Page 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within RW/FF 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
  • Page 296: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of files: 255 Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file file recording media and formats are limited. When names and folder names is limited.
  • Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of Specification quency (kHz) multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in 320, 256, 224, longer disc loading times.
  • Page 298: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

    296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s...
  • Page 299: Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales Code Res+Rsc)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode (SALES CODE RES+RSC) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right ACC position to operate the radio.
  • Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped will remain tuned to the new station until you make Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature another selection.
  • Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ INFO Button SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call will begin to blink. letters displayed).
  • Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second MUSIC TYPE Button time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mode for five seconds.
  • Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Information Inform Top 40 Top 40 Jazz Jazz Weather Weather News News By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon Nostalgia Nostalga is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Oldies Oldies station with the same selected Music Type name.
  • Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set You may add a second station to each pushbutton by the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the control knob.
  • Page 305: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the MP3 Audio Play radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display NOTE: will show the track number, and index time in minutes •...
  • Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within...
  • Page 307: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
  • Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- following table are supported.
  • Page 309: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended supported. to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Playback of MP3 Files before writing to the disc.
  • Page 310: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped

    308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the time priority mode. AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down. Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and the radio will display song titles for each file.
  • Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 System Activation To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you ESN/SID Access may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- service that is included with the factory-installed satellite tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll radio system in your vehicle.
  • Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly (Satellite) Mode on or above the antenna. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or Reception Quality ACC position to operate the radio.
  • Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 INFO Button MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button able).
  • Page 314: Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - If Equipped

    312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press following items: the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window.
  • Page 315: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 iPod /USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ Uconnect™ Multimedia radio User’s Manual for REL/RET radios only with Uconnect™.
  • Page 316: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device

    314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Connecting The iPod or External USB Device Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external the vehicle’s iPod /USB/MP3 control system (iPod or USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port external USB device may take a few minutes to connect), which is located in the center console or glove compart- the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by...
  • Page 317: Controlling The Ipod Or External Usb Device Using Radio Buttons

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 • The audio device can be controlled using the radio Play Mode buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod contents. When switched to iPod /USB/MP3 control mode, the iPod or external USB device automatically starts Play •...
  • Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Jump forward in the current track by pressing and • Pressing the REPEAT button will change the audio holding the FF >> button. device mode to repeat the current playing track or press the VR button and say Repeat ON or Repeat •...
  • Page 319: List Or Browse Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 • During all List modes, the iPod displays all lists in List Or Browse Mode During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backwards scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the (counter-clockwise) to get to the track faster.
  • Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current CAUTION! list on the top line and the first item in that list on • Leaving the iPod or external USB device (or any the second line. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in •...
  • Page 321: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) 2. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the Setup , then Select Audio Devices . Uconnect™ phone system. 3. Say name of the audio device or ask Uconnect™ Controlling BTSA using Radio Buttons phone system to list audio devices.
  • Page 322: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Sirius Backseat Tv™) - If Equipped

    320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect™ Multimedia screen, a battery-powered remote control, and two head- (SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™) — IF EQUIPPED sets. Refer to the “Uconnect™ Multimedia” section of Satellite video uses direct satellite receiver broadcasting Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further technology to provide streaming video.
  • Page 323: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 Remote Control Location Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering Wheel) STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a The remote sound system controls are located on the rear pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and surface of the steering wheel.
  • Page 324: Radio Operation

    322 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/VES, 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 325: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective precautions: coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding.
  • Page 326: Dual-Zone Manual Heating And Air Conditioning

    324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Dual-Zone Manual Heating and Air Conditioning Blower Control Rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the ven- tilation system in any mode. The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “O” (OFF) position.
  • Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 • Passenger Temperature Control Mode Control (Air Direction) Rotate this control to regulate the tem- Push the mode control buttons to choose from several perature of the air inside the passenger patterns of air distribution. compartment for the right front seat Panel occupant.
  • Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Floor NOTE: • In Floor, Mix and Defrost modes a small amount of air Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and side will flow through the outboard panel outlets for window demist outlets.
  • Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 NOTE: Air Conditioning Control • Continuous use of the recirculation mode may make Press this button to engage the Air the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. Conditioning. A light will illuminate Extended use of this mode is not recommended. when the Air Conditioning System is engaged.
  • Page 330: Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped

    328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped • The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) allows both driver and front passenger seat occupants to select individual comfort settings. • When occupants in the vehicle select an Auto mode operation, Auto blower operation is set by using a push button on the control unit and a comfort tem- perature setting by using the temperature up and...
  • Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 2. Recirculation Control Button will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode. The Press and release to change the current setting, the blower will engage immediately if the Defrost mode is indicator illuminates when ON. selected.
  • Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11. Blower Control 15. Driver Temperature Control Down Button There are seven blower speeds, the blower speed in- Provides the driver with independent temperature con- creases as you move the control to the right from the trol.
  • Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is Manual Operation not necessary to change the settings. You will experience This system offers a full complement of manual override the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to features.
  • Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by Bi-Level Mode adjusting the blower control outer dial. The fan will now Air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor operate at a fixed speed until additional speeds are outlets and defrost outlets.
  • Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 Defrost Mode NOTE: • If the system is in Mix, Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use Defrost mode with maximum can be turned off, but the A/C system shall remain temperature settings for best windshield and side win- active to prevent fogging of the windows.
  • Page 336: Operating Tips

    334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may As the temperature gets colder, it may be necessary to lead to excessive window fogging. The Recirculation direct air onto the windshield. Adjust the temperature mode is not allowed in the Floor/Defrost Mix and control and blower speed to maintain comfort.
  • Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 Summer Operation Winter Operation When operating the system during the winter months, NOTE: In some cases during high temperature trailer make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the tow operation the Air Conditioning system performance windshield, is free of ice, slush, snow, or other obstructions.
  • Page 338: Operating Tips Chart

    336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...
  • Page 339: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....343 Automatic Transmission ....349 ▫...
  • Page 340 338 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Shift Positions ..... . 359 Off-Road Driving Tips ....370 ▫...
  • Page 341 STARTING AND OPERATING 339 ▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) — Four-Wheel Multi-Displacement System (MDS) (If Equipped) — 5.7L Engine Only ..379 Drive Models With MP3023 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only ....390 Parking Brake .
  • Page 342 340 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Radial-Ply Tires ..... 406 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ..415 ▫...
  • Page 343 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 ▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ... . 428 Adding Fuel ......433 ▫...
  • Page 344 342 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Recreational Towing — Quadra-Trac I Snow Plow ......452 (Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Recreational Towing Drive Models .
  • Page 345: Starting Procedures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 343 STARTING PROCEDURES CAUTION! Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat ing precautions are not observed: belts.
  • Page 346: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    344 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated Installing and Removing the ENGINE Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START START/STOP Button position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The Installing the Button starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage automatically when the engine is running.
  • Page 347: Normal Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 345 NOTE: The ENGINE START/STOP button should only To Turn Off the Engine Using ENGINE be removed or inserted with the ignition in the LOCK START/STOP Button position (OFF position for Keyless Enter-N-Go). 1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then press and release Normal Starting the ENGINE START/STOP button.
  • Page 348: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or 29°C)

    346 STARTING AND OPERATING • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN (engine not running) position and the transmission is in to change the ignition switch to the RUN position PARK, the system will automatically time out after (EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE RUN”), 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the...
  • Page 349: If Engine Fails To Start

    STARTING AND OPERATING 347 If Engine Fails To Start Clearing a Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) WARNING! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather proce- • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into dures, it may be flooded.
  • Page 350: After Starting

    348 STARTING AND OPERATING release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor The engine block heater cord is located: will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this • 3.6L Engine – coiled and strapped to the engine oil occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition dipstick tube.
  • Page 351: Automatic Transmission

    STARTING AND OPERATING 349 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! CAUTION! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, ing precautions are not observed: the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in •...
  • Page 352: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System

    350 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System Gear Ranges This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK This is especially important when the engine is cold.
  • Page 353 STARTING AND OPERATING 351 NEUTRAL WARNING! This range is used when vehicle is standing for pro- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for longed periods with engine running. Engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake and shift the the parking brake.
  • Page 354 352 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation 3.6L Engine The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows When in the DRIVE position, the first tap to the left (-) you to move the shift lever left (-) or right (+) when the will shift down one gear and will display that gear.
  • Page 355 STARTING AND OPERATING 353 the ERS designation for the current gear (the transmis- Screen Display sion will not downshift). For example, if you are in Actual Gear(s) DRIVE and are in third (direct) gear, when you tap the Allowed shift lever one time to the left (-), the display will show 4 * Applies to vehicles equipped with 5.7L engines only.
  • Page 356 354 STARTING AND OPERATING • the engine coolant has reached normal operating tem- If the transmission temperature gets extremely hot, the perature; transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. If the transmission • vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph temperature becomes hot enough, the “TRANSMISSION (48 km/h);...
  • Page 357 STARTING AND OPERATING 355 operating in TOW/HAUL mode, the transmission will normal operation. If the TOW/HAUL mode is desired, shift into direct gear and Overdrive will be enabled the switch must be pressed each time the engine is under steady cruise conditions. started.
  • Page 358 356 STARTING AND OPERATING To reset the transmission, use the following procedure: Torque Converter Clutch A feature, designed to improve fuel economy, has been 1. Stop the vehicle. included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. 2. Move the shift lever into the PARK position. A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- cally, at a calibrated speed, at light throttle.
  • Page 359: Four-Wheel Drive Operation

    STARTING AND OPERATING 357 gear) positions will demonstrate that the transmission FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION is able to shift into and out of Overdrive. For vehicles Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/ with 5.7L engines (which have two Overdrive gears), Precautions – If Equipped the transmission may not shift into the top Overdrive The Quadra-Trac I is a single-speed (HI range only) gear (normal fifth gear) until the transmission fluid...
  • Page 360: Quadra-Trac Ii Operating Instructions/Precautions - If Equipped

    358 STARTING AND OPERATING • 4WD HI Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/ Precautions – If Equipped • NEUTRAL The Quadra-Trac II transfer case is fully automatic in the • 4WD LOW normal driving 4WD AUTO mode. The Quadra-Trac II transfer case provides three mode positions: This transfer case is fully automatic in the 4WD HI mode.
  • Page 361: Shift Positions

    STARTING AND OPERATING 359 Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends Shift Positions on tires of equal size, type, and circumference on each For additional information on the appropriate use of each wheel. Any difference will adversely affect shifting and transfer case mode position, see the information below: cause damage to the transfer case.
  • Page 362: Shifting Procedures

    360 STARTING AND OPERATING 4WD LOW This range is for low speed four-wheel drive. It locks the front and rear driveshafts together and forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. It provides additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only.
  • Page 363 STARTING AND OPERATING 361 4WD LOW to 4WD HI occur due to the mating clutch teeth not being prop- With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the erly aligned. Several attempts may be required for ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running, clutch teeth alignment and shift completion to occur.
  • Page 364: Quadra-Drive Ii System - If Equipped

    362 STARTING AND OPERATING the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, a “To to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Tow Vehicle Safely, Read Neutral Shift Procedure in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- Owners Manual”...
  • Page 365: Selec-Terrain™ - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 363 case and axle coupling differ in design, their operation is similar. Follow the Quadra-Trac II transfer case shifting information, preceding this section, for shifting this system. SELEC-TERRAIN™ — IF EQUIPPED Description Selec-Terrain™ combines the capabilities of the vehicle control systems, along with driver input, to provide the best performance for all terrains.
  • Page 366 364 STARTING AND OPERATING to allow more driver control of vehicle while maintain- traction with seamless steering feel to provide im- ing safe handling controls. The vehicle will lower (if proved handling and acceleration over two-wheel equipped with Air Suspension) to Aero Mode in High drive vehicles.
  • Page 367: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Display Messages

    STARTING AND OPERATING 365 equipped with air suspension, the vehicle level will change to Off-Road 2. If the Selec-Terrain™ switch is in ROCK mode, and the transfer case is switched from 4WD Low to 4WD High, the Selec-Terrain™ system will return to AUTO. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Messages When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will...
  • Page 368 366 STARTING AND OPERATING • Off-Road 1 (OR1) (Raises the vehicle approximately the vehicle height will be automatically lowered to 1.3 in (33 mm) – This position should be the default OR1. Refer to “Off-Road Driving Tips” in “Starting position for all off-road driving until OR2 is needed. A and Operating”...
  • Page 369 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 • Park Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately 1.5 in air suspension buttons. Refer to “Selec-Terrain™” in (38 mm) – This position lowers the vehicle for easier “Starting and Operating” for further information. passenger entry and exit as well as lowering the rear of The system requires that the engine be running for all the vehicle for easier loading and unloading of cargo.
  • Page 370: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Display Messages

    368 STARTING AND OPERATING To assist with changing a spare tire, the Quadra-Lift™ air Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) suspension system has a feature which allows the auto- Display Messages matic leveling to be disabled. Press and hold both the When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will “Up”...
  • Page 371 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Pressing the “UP” button once will move the suspension Automatic height changes will occur based on vehicle one position higher from the current position, assuming speed and the current vehicle height. The indicator lamps all conditions are met (i.e. engine running, speed below and EVIC messages will operate the same for automatic threshold, etc).
  • Page 372: On-Road Driving Tips

    370 STARTING AND OPERATING (24 km/h) indicator lamp 4 will turn off and indicator An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better lamp 3 will flash until Park Mode is achieved at which view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. point indicator lamp 3 will go solid.
  • Page 373: Quadra-Lift™ - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 371 or terrain be selected. The vehicle height should then be raised as required by the changes in terrain. The Selec-Terrain™ switch will automatically change the vehicle to the optimized height based on the Selec- Terrain™ switch position. The vehicle height can be changed from the default height for each Selec-Terrain™...
  • Page 374: Driving Through Water

    372 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving Through Water Driving through water more than a few inches/ Although your vehicle is capable of driving through centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure water, there are a number of precautions that must be safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
  • Page 375: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand

    STARTING AND OPERATING 373 Standing Water lower gear than necessary to maintain forward motion. Avoid driving in standing water deeper than 20 inches Over-revving the engine can spin the wheels and traction (51 cm), and reduce speed appropriately to minimize will be lost.
  • Page 376: Traction Downhill

    374 STARTING AND OPERATING regulate your speed. If the brakes are required to control Traction Downhill vehicle speed, apply them lightly and avoid locking or Shift the transmission into a low gear, and the transfer skidding the tires. case into 4WD LOW range. Let the vehicle go slowly down the hill with all four wheels turning against engine WARNING! compression drag.
  • Page 377: Power Steering

    STARTING AND OPERATING 375 • Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. WARNING! Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and exhaust system for damage. Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. You might •...
  • Page 378 376 STARTING AND OPERATING and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. to “Electronic Vehicle Information (EVIC)” in “Under- The system will vary its assist to provide light efforts standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. while parking and good feel while driving. If the electro- If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP”...
  • Page 379: L Engine

    STARTING AND OPERATING 377 • If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer for • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer- service. ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time. This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering 5.7L Engine system.
  • Page 380: Power Steering Fluid Check

    378 STARTING AND OPERATING Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are with the engine off to prevent injury from moving apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
  • Page 381: Multi-Displacement System (Mds) (If Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only

    STARTING AND OPERATING 379 MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions. The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required.
  • Page 382 380 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound the parking brake.
  • Page 383: Electronic Brake Control System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 381 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- brake control system that includes the Anti-Lock Brake ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake or injury.
  • Page 384: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    382 STARTING AND OPERATING Differential (BLD), functions similar to a limited-slip WARNING! differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the wheel.
  • Page 385: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 383 benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by “pump” the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the unless braking is no longer desired.
  • Page 386: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    384 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle WARNING! path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match tions and driving conditions, influence the chance the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appro- that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
  • Page 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed High Range (Four-Wheel Drive Models) or and driving to the prevailing road conditions. Two-Wheel Drive Models WARNING! This is the normal operating mode for ESC in 4WD HIGH range and in two-wheel drive vehicles.
  • Page 388 386 STARTING AND OPERATING to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would nor- with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or mally allow is required to gain traction.
  • Page 389: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) WARNING! TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle actions to attempt to stop the sway. The system may down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the reduce engine power and apply the brake of the appro- trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
  • Page 390 388 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA Activation Criteria WARNING! The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to activate: There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than 8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, •...
  • Page 391 STARTING AND OPERATING 389 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle • If you use a trailer brake controller with your on a hill without putting the transmission in trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and PARK and using the parking brake, it will roll deactivated with the brake switch.
  • Page 392: Ready Alert Braking - If Equipped

    390 STARTING AND OPERATING Ready Alert Braking – If Equipped on the front brake rotors. It only functions when the Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to windshield wipers are in the LO or HI mode, it does not reach full braking during emergency braking situations.
  • Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 The HDC speed may be adjusted by the driver to suit the driving conditions. The speed corresponds to the trans- mission gear selected. HDC operation can be overridden with brake application to slow the vehicle down below the HDC control speed. Conversely, if more speed is desired during HDC control, the accelerator pedal will increase vehicle speed in the usual manner.
  • Page 394: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light

    392 STARTING AND OPERATING 4WD Low Range Set Speeds WARNING! • 1st = 1 mph (1.6 km/h) HDC is only intended to assist the driver in control- • 2nd = 2.5 mph (4 km/h) ling vehicle speed when descending hills. The driver must remain attentive to the driving conditions and •...
  • Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- NOTE: • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momen- tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
  • Page 396: Tire Safety Information

    394 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
  • Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded tion.
  • Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 399: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 397 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
  • Page 400: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    398 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology and Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold Tire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
  • Page 401: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    STARTING AND OPERATING 399 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location...
  • Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, This placard tells you important information about gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear the: axles must not be exceeded. For further information on 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to 2) total weight your vehicle can carry “Vehicle Loading”...
  • Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg”...
  • Page 404 402 STARTING AND OPERATING...
  • Page 405: Tires - General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 403 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 406: Tire Inflation Pressures

    404 STARTING AND OPERATING stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to able steering response.
  • Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
  • Page 408: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

    406 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial-Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
  • Page 409: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 407 vehicle has an option for a spare tire matching original CAUTION! equipment tire and wheel, refer to the recommended tire rotation pattern in “Tire Rotation Recommendations” in Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take “Starting and Operating”...
  • Page 410: Full Size Spare - If Equipped

    408 STARTING AND OPERATING Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip- Full Size Spare – If Equipped ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. on your vehicle at the first opportunity. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
  • Page 411: Tire Spinning

    STARTING AND OPERATING 409 your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the Tire Spinning original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not first opportunity. spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h). WARNING! WARNING! Limited-use spares are for emergency use only.
  • Page 412: Tread Wear Indicators

    410 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
  • Page 413: Replacement Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 411 Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little WARNING! exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than with oil, grease, and gasoline. that specified for your vehicle.
  • Page 414: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)

    412 STARTING AND OPERATING • Due to limited clearance, use SAE class “S” low profile WARNING! (Continued) cables or traction devices only. Security Chain Com- • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having pany (SCC) Super Z6 #SZ 441 cables or equivalent are adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire recommended.
  • Page 415: Snow Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 413 CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Because of restricted traction device clearance be- • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s in- tween tires and other suspension components, it is structions on the method of installation, operating important that only traction devices in good con- speed, and conditions for use.
  • Page 416: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    414 STARTING AND OPERATING Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. was originally equipped with your vehicle and should The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Road (120 km/h).
  • Page 417: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 415 the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three-hour period.
  • Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING cold tire pressure. Once the low tire pressure warning has be ON. In this situation, the Tire Pressure Monitoring been illuminated, the tire pressure must be increased to Telltale Light will turn OFF only after the tires have been the recommended cold tire pressure in order for the Tire inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to be turned off.
  • Page 419: Base System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 417 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- CAUTION! (Continued) nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge, even always reinstall the valve stem cap.
  • Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS consists of the following components: will automatically update and the Tire Pressure Monitor- ing Telltale Light will extinguish, once the updated tire • Receiver Module pressures have been received. The vehicle may need to be •...
  • Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale that affects radio wave signals. Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In addition, a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” mes- 3.
  • Page 422: Premium System - If Equipped

    420 STARTING AND OPERATING • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Premium System – If Equipped The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings technology with wheel rim-mounted electronic sensors to The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will monitor tire pressure levels.
  • Page 423 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 The system will automatically update, the graphic dis- play of the pressure value(s) will stop “flashing,” and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information.
  • Page 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units message will not be present, and a pressure value will be in PSI, kPa, or BAR. displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by any of the following: 1.
  • Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message is then followed by a the EVIC will display a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM mes- graphic display, with pressure values still shown. This sage for three seconds and then display dashes (- -) in indicates the pressure values are still being received from place of the pressure value.
  • Page 426: General Information

    424 STARTING AND OPERATING General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and 3.6L Engine RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the This engine is designed to meet all emis- following conditions: sions regulations and provide excellent •...
  • Page 427: Reformulated Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 425 optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline is Reformulated Gasoline not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit over Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner regular gasoline in these engines. burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are spe- Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-...
  • Page 428: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

    426 STARTING AND OPERATING If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 CAUTION! fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- • operate in a lean mode line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these •...
  • Page 429: Mmt In Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 427 MMT In Gasoline Materials Added to Fuel MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is All gasoline sold in the United States is required to blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional blended with MMT provides no performance advantage detergents or other additives is not needed under normal beyond gasoline of the same octane number without...
  • Page 430: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    428 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition WARNING! malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune monoxide poisoning:...
  • Page 431: Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 429 the other sections of this manual for information on WARNING! (Continued) features that are common between Flexible Fuel and • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper gasoline-only powered vehicles. maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- mal conditions repaired promptly.
  • Page 432: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)

    430 STARTING AND OPERATING Ethanol Fuel (E-85) CAUTION! E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury.
  • Page 433: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles

    STARTING AND OPERATING 431 • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your • you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less engine.
  • Page 434: Starting

    432 STARTING AND OPERATING Starting Replacement Parts The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and...
  • Page 435: Adding Fuel

    STARTING AND OPERATING 433 ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is located behind the locking fuel filler door, on the driver’s side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
  • Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel filler CAUTION! cap. • Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impu- rities into the fuel system.
  • Page 437 STARTING AND OPERATING 435 • Tighten the gas cap about one-quarter turn until you WARNING! hear one click. This is an indication that the cap is • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near properly tightened. the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the •...
  • Page 438: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    436 STARTING AND OPERATING Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification If the vehicle diagnostic system determines Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly included on this label and indicates the month, day, and installed, or damaged, a loose gascap indicator hour of manufacture.
  • Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 437 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Inflation Pressure The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
  • Page 440: Trailer Towing

    438 STARTING AND OPERATING The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commer- CAUTION! cial scale to ensure that the GVWR has not been ex- ceeded. The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR should then be determined separately to be sure that the or the maximum front and rear GAWR.
  • Page 441: Common Towing Definitions

    STARTING AND OPERATING 439 Common Towing Definitions WARNING! The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information. If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle.
  • Page 442 440 STARTING AND OPERATING rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica- Weight-Carrying Hitch tion Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue information. weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the vehicle.
  • Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 trailer stability. Trailer sway control and a weight- distributing (load equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier trailer tongue weights (TW) and may be required depending on Vehicle and Trailer configuration/loading to comply with gross axle weight rating (GAWR) requirements.
  • Page 444 442 STARTING AND OPERATING With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
  • Page 445: Trailer Hitch Classification

    STARTING AND OPERATING 443 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry trailers weighing over 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) with the Standards optional Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your authorized Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) dealer for package content.
  • Page 446: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    444 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Model Model GCWR (Gross Com- Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer bined Wt. Rating) (Gross Trailer Wt.) Tongue Wt.
  • Page 447: Trailer And Tongue Weight

    STARTING AND OPERATING 445 Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
  • Page 448: Towing Requirements

    446 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph options, must be considered as part of the total load on (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
  • Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a and will not shift during travel. When trailering grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts the tow vehicle.
  • Page 450 448 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Tires replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact GVWR and GAWR limits. spare tire. Towing Requirements –...
  • Page 451 STARTING AND OPERATING 449 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) distance. When towing, you should allow for ad- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they ditional space between your vehicle and the ve- should be of adequate capacity.
  • Page 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...
  • Page 453: Towing Tips

    STARTING AND OPERATING 451 Towing Tips The transmission fluid and filter should be changed if Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy of continuous operation.
  • Page 454: Snow Plow

    452 STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System SNOW PLOW To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment heating, take the following actions: should not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the −...
  • Page 455: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 453 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheel OFF the Two-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive Models Ground Models See Instructions • Transmission in PARK Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED • Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) •...
  • Page 456: Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models

    454 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models 6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for tow- DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain ing, to secure the front wheels in the straight position. will result. 7.
  • Page 457: Recreational Towing - Quadra-Trac Ii /Quadra-Drive Ii Four-Wheel Drive Models

    STARTING AND OPERATING 455 NOTE: This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or CAUTION! vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the • Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. ground. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer CAUTION! case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing.
  • Page 458 456 STARTING AND OPERATING Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for CAUTION! (Continued) recreational towing. • Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be CAUTION! damaged. It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) recreational towing to prevent damage to internal...
  • Page 459 STARTING AND OPERATING 457 4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine. 5. Press and hold the brake pedal. 6. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 7. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case N (Neutral) button (located by the selector switch) for four seconds, until the light behind the N symbol starts to blink,...
  • Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING 12. Firmly apply the parking brake. NOTE: • Steps 1 through 6 are requirements that must be met 13. Shift the transmission into PARK and remove the key prior to pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must fob.
  • Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N) DRIVE SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL” message will no longer Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for be displayed on the EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information normal usage. Center). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”...
  • Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case NEUTRAL NOTE: • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met (N), turning the engine OFF may be required to avoid gear clash. prior to pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed.
  • Page 463: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flashers ....462 Jump-Starting ......471 ▫...
  • Page 464: Hazard Warning Flashers

    462 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
  • Page 465: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 463 • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum WARNING! heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a You or others can be badly burned by hot engine supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
  • Page 466: Jack Location

    464 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. •...
  • Page 467: Preparations For Jacking

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 465 Preparations For Jacking 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jack- 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or ing position. For example, if changing slippery surfaces.
  • Page 468: Jacking Instructions

    466 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. help prevent personal injury or damage to your •...
  • Page 469 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 467 CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left, one turn, while the wheel is still on the ground.
  • Page 470 468 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. For the front axle, place the jack and protective cap on the body flange just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
  • Page 471 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 469 Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding Rear Jacking Location...
  • Page 472 470 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. WARNING! Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability.
  • Page 473: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 471 12. Securely store the road wheel and jack in the cargo special wing nut torqued to 3.7 ft-lbs (5 N·m), reinstall the area. jack and tool kit foam tray, and latch the rear load floor cover.
  • Page 474: Preparations For Jump-Start

    472 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 under the passen- precautions. ger’s front seat. There are remote locations located under the hood to assist in jump-starting.
  • Page 475: Jump-Starting Procedure

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 473 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive WARNING! (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove it. • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park ever the hood is raised.
  • Page 476 474 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
  • Page 477: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 475 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the 9.
  • Page 478: Shift Lever Override

    476 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully remove CAUTION! the shift lever override access cover, located on the bottom of the cupholder. Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing.
  • Page 479: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 477 7. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. NOTE: Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift™ must be lowered to the Park (lowest) level, and have automatic 8. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. leveling disabled, before tying them down (from the 9.
  • Page 480 478 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Towing Condition Wheels OFF 2WD Models 4WD Models the Ground See instructions in “Recreational Tow- ing” under “Starting and Operating” If transmission is operable: • Trans in PARK • Trans in NEUTRAL Flat Tow NONE •...
  • Page 481: Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 479 If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see Brake/ Towing Without the Ignition Key Fob Transmission Interlock Manual Override (under Starting Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed and Operating, Automatic Transmission) for instructions with the ignition in the LOCK position.
  • Page 482: Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles

    480 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transfer CAUTION! case is operable, the vehicle may be towed (in the forward direction, with ALL wheels on the ground), IF Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than the transfer case is in NEUTRAL and the transmission is 15 miles (24 km) with rear wheels on the ground can in PARK.
  • Page 483: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... 492 Engine Compartment – 3.6L ....483 ▫...
  • Page 484 482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Brake System ..... . . 507 ▫ Halogen Headlamps – If Equipped ..527 ▫...
  • Page 485: Engine Compartment - 3.6L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.6L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
  • Page 486: Engine Compartment - 5.7L

    484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 5.7L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
  • Page 487: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM – OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
  • Page 488: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II problem continues, the message will appear the next time system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the vehicle is started.
  • Page 489: Replacement Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will system to update. A recheck with the above test routine happen: may then indicate that the system is now ready. a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal...
  • Page 490: Dealer Service

    488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
  • Page 491: Engine Oil

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off, or before starting the • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids engine after it has sat overnight. that protect the performance and durability of Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance...
  • Page 492 490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Identification Symbol time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. This symbol means that the oil has Refer to “Maintenance Schedule”...
  • Page 493 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating engine oil viscosity for your vehicle. For information on temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- starting and vehicle fuel economy.
  • Page 494: Engine Oil Filter

    492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Materials Added to Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter Selection Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak The manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type dispos- detection dyes, to your engine oil. Engine oil is an able oil filter.
  • Page 495: Maintenance-Free Battery

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) can tenance required. provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire.
  • Page 496 494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep • It is essential when replacing the cables on the flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use battery that the positive cable is attached to the a booster battery or any other booster source with positive post and the negative cable is attached to an output greater than 12 Volts.
  • Page 497: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
  • Page 498: Body Lubrication

    496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling hood latching components to ensure proper function. R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- When performing other underhood services, the hood carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be Protection Agency (EPA) and is an ozone-saving product.
  • Page 499 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 Avoid using the wiper blades to wipe frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- ing on geographical area and frequency of use.
  • Page 500: Adding Washer Fluid

    498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press the blade holder.
  • Page 501: Exhaust System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. Exhaust System To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust exceeds the temperature range of your climate.
  • Page 502 500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con- and can eventually poison you.
  • Page 503 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage.
  • Page 504: Cooling System

    502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the WARNING! face of the condenser. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, You or others can be badly burned by hot engine cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
  • Page 505 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 Cooling System – Drain, Flush, and Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty and contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze), other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough the specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals.
  • Page 506 504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): CAUTION! (Continued) • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR • This vehicle has not been designed for use with Antifreeze/ Coolant 5–Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT Propylene Glycol-based engine coolant (anti- (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. freeze).
  • Page 507 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will WARNING! decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and • The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the will require more frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) changes. cooling system pressure cap are a safety precau- tion.
  • Page 508: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal of Used Engine Coolant The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is no need to remove the radiator cap, unless checking for a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing en- with your local authorities to determine the disposal gine coolant (antifreeze).
  • Page 509: Brake System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be bottle hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. •...
  • Page 510 508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and should be conducted.
  • Page 511: Front/Rear Axle Fluid

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could has been in a tightly closed container.
  • Page 512: Transfer Case

    510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to CAUTION! 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage then CAUTION! and cause them to leak. Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage Selection of Lubricant them and cause them to leak.
  • Page 513: Automatic Transmission

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 Adding Fluid Selection of Lubricant Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole, Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer when the vehicle is in a level position. to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintain- ing Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 514 512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter nents.
  • Page 515 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 Fluid Level Check – 5.7L Engine CAUTION! Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- operating temperature. This occurs after at least 15 miles (25 km) of driving. At normal operating temperature the facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- fluid cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips.
  • Page 516 514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Remove the dipstick again, and note the fluid level on CAUTION! both sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT” (upper) reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat- Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°F ing temperature.
  • Page 517: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 • Insects, tree sap and tar. Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion • Salt in the air near seacoast localities. Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. graphic locations and usage.
  • Page 518 516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint of the doors, rocker panels and tailgate must be kept finish.
  • Page 519 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 • Use MOPAR Touch Up Paint or equivalent on Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – scratches or chips as soon as possible. Your authorized If Equipped dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- vehicle.
  • Page 520 518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Care taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, upholstery and carpeting. solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery.
  • Page 521 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- molded in clear plastic.
  • Page 522: Fuses

    520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. FUSES Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses.
  • Page 523 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Trailer Tow 30 Amp Headlamp Wash Relay Pink Pink Contact 25 Amp Driver Door Node 30 Amp Drive Train Control Natural Pink Module 25 Amp Passenger Door Node...
  • Page 524 522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Powertrain Control 20 Amp Electronic Limit Slip Blue Module/Powertrain Yellow Differential/Air Sus- Control Module Trans- pension mission Range 20 Amp Liftgate/Headrest 60 Amp Radiator Fan Motor Yellow Yellow...
  • Page 525 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Heating, Ventilation & 10 Amp Occupant Restraint Air Conditioning (Cli- Controller mate Control System) 25 Amp Automatic Shutdown 30 Amp Radio/Amplifier Natural 1 and 2 Green 15 Amp...
  • Page 526 524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Driver Door Switch 10 Amp Powertrain Controller/ Bank Transmission Control- 10 Amp Ignition Switch/ Wireless Control 10 Amp Park Assist Module/ Module/Keyless Entry Climate Control Sys- Module tem Module/Infra Red...
  • Page 527: Vehicle Storage

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 525 VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than • When installing the totally integrated power mod- 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. You may: ule cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched.
  • Page 528: Replacement Bulbs

    526 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS Exterior Lights Bulb Type Aux Aperature Backup Lamps ..7440 (W21W) Auxiliary Liftgate Tail Lamps ....W3W Interior Lights Bulb Type Front Park/Turn Lamp .
  • Page 529: Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527 BULB REPLACEMENT NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- charge (HID) headlamps, when the headlamps are High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) – turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This dimin- If Equipped ishes and becomes more white after approximately The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
  • Page 530: Front Turn Signal

    528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
  • Page 531 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529 5. Insert the bulb into the housing until the index tabs are CAUTION! engaged in the slots of the collar. • Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil 6. Firmly and evenly push the bulb straight into the lamp contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
  • Page 532: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps

    530 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps 3. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly rearward to disengage the lamp from the aperture panel. 1. Raise the liftgate. 4. Twist socket counter clockwise and remove from 2.
  • Page 533: Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 531 Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate. 3. Once lower trim is loose, close the liftgate. 4.
  • Page 534: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)

    532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Rear License Lamp The center high-mounted stop lamp is an LED assembly. 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the See your authorized dealer for replacement. snap tab to remove the license lamp lens.
  • Page 535: Fluid Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 533 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 3.6L and 5.7L Engines 24 Gallons 91 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze...
  • Page 536: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts

    534 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
  • Page 537: Chassis

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 535 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Transfer Case – 3.6L Engine Shell Automatic Transmission Fluid 3353 or equivalent. Transfer Case – 5.7L Engine MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
  • Page 538 536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Power Steering Reservoir – 3.6L MOPAR Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent meeting MS-1165, such as Fuchs Engine EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin CHF 11s. Power Steering Reservoir – 5.7L MOPAR Power Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Trans- Engine mission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
  • Page 539 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....538 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..539...
  • Page 540 538 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km). manual must be done at the times or mileages specified NOTE: to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best •...
  • Page 541 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 539 • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in master cylinder, power steering and transmission “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- (5.7L only) and add as needed.
  • Page 542 540 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 543: Service Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 541 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 544 542 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 545 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 543 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 56,000 miles (91 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
  • Page 546 544 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 64,000 miles (104 000 km). ❏...
  • Page 547 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 545 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 548 546 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
  • Page 549 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 547 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏...
  • Page 550 548 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 551 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 549 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 120,000 miles (195 000 km). ❏...
  • Page 552 550 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 553 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 551 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or Schedule 114 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 554 552 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
  • Page 555: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......555 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
  • Page 556 554 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 561 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......561 ▫...
  • Page 557: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 555 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
  • Page 558: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center

    556 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (877) 426–5337 •...
  • Page 559: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 557 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
  • Page 560: Warranty Information

    558 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
  • Page 561: In Canada

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 559 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
  • Page 562 560 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the information that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles.
  • Page 563: Traction Grades

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 561 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
  • Page 564: Temperature Grades

    562 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
  • Page 565 INDEX...
  • Page 566 564 INDEX Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 167 Alarm (Security Alarm) ....21,256 Adding Fuel ......433 Alarm, Panic .
  • Page 567 INDEX 565 Fluid Level Check ....512,513 Fluid Check ......508 Fluid Type .
  • Page 568 566 INDEX Cargo Area Cover ..... . . 234 Clean Air Gasoline ..... . . 425 Cargo Area Features .
  • Page 569 INDEX 567 Coolant Level ......506 Dipsticks Disposal of Used Coolant ....506 Automatic Transmission .
  • Page 570 568 INDEX E-85 Fuel ......429 Engine Electric Remote Mirrors ....110 Air Cleaner .
  • Page 571 INDEX 569 Oil Synthetic ......491 Finish Care ......515 Overheating .
  • Page 572 570 INDEX Power Steering ......378 Light ....... 268 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .
  • Page 573 INDEX 571 Gauges Replacing ......527 Coolant Temperature ....257 Heated Mirrors .
  • Page 574 572 INDEX Infant Restraint ......82,83 Key-In Reminder ......18 Inflation Pressure Tires .
  • Page 575 INDEX 573 Light Bulbs ......100 Headlights On With Wipers ....147 Lights .
  • Page 576 574 INDEX Turn Signal ....100,146,528,530 Memory Seats and Radio ....140 Vanity Mirror .
  • Page 577 INDEX 575 Multi-Function Control Lever ....146 Identification Logo ..... 490 Materials Added to .
  • Page 578 576 INDEX Parking Brake ......379 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ....67 Personal Settings .
  • Page 579 INDEX 577 Rear Park Sense System ....195 Replacement Bulbs ..... . . 526 Rear Seat, Folding .
  • Page 580 578 INDEX Schedule, Maintenance ....538 Power ......122,124 Seat Belt Reminder .
  • Page 581 INDEX 579 Shifting ....... 349 Engine Block Heater ....348 Automatic Transmission .
  • Page 582 580 INDEX Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..68 Tires ......100,403,561 Suspension, Air .
  • Page 583 INDEX 581 Snow Tires ......413 Minimum Requirements ....446 Spare Tire .
  • Page 584 582 INDEX UCI Connector ......313 Viscosity, Engine Oil ..... . 491 uconnect™...
  • Page 585 INDEX 583 Window Fogging ......334 Windshield Wiper Blades ....496 Windows .
  • Page 586 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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