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  • Page 1 Town & Country 2 0 1 2 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............3 INTRODUCTION .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION • INTRODUCTION ......4 • IMPORTANT NOTICE ......4 •...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    APPROVAL. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO may result in loss of control, collision with other PUBLISH REVISIONS AT ANY TIME. Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler vehicles or objects, going off the road, or Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it repre- This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with...

  • Page 7: How To Use This Manual

    The manufacturer only Mopar parts, and is interested in your satis- assumes responsibility when parts, which are faction. expressly authorized or recommended by the Copyright © 2011 Chrysler International. manufacturer, are attached or installed at an...

  • Page 9: Warnings And Cautions

    WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is ALTERATIONS against operating procedures that could result found on the left front corner of the instrument in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains panel, visible through the windshield.

  • Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ....12 • Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) ....12 •...
  • Page 12 • DOOR LOCKS ......21 • Manual Door Locks ......21 •...
  • Page 13 • Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ....43 • Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags ..44 • Air Bag System Components ....44 •...

  • Page 14: A Word About Your Keys

    A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert Your vehicle is equipped with a keyless ignition the square end of the Key Fob into the ignition system. This system consists of a Key Fob with switch located on the instrument panel and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a rotate to the desired position.
  • Page 15 WARNING! WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or • When leaving the vehicle, always remove with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow- the key fob from the ignition and lock your ing children to be in a vehicle unattended is vehicle.

  • Page 16: Steering Wheel Lock - If Equipped

    STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF SENTRY KEY CAUTION! EQUIPPED The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive Always remove the Key Fob from the ignition the engine.

  • Page 17: Replacement Keys

    If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during General Information CAUTION! normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for The Sentry Key operates on a carrier fre- Always remove the keys from the vehicle and longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there quency of 433.92 MHz.

  • Page 18: To Arm The System

    • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Security Alarm will rearm itself. The engine will available in the same exterior zone (refer to run only if a valid key is used to start the Keyless Enter-N-Go in Things To Know Be- Enter-N-Go, insert a valid key into the vehicle.

  • Page 19: Illuminated Entry - If Equipped

    vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. NOTE: (8 km/h) and above disables all RKE trans- If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security • The front courtesy overhead console and mitter buttons for all RKE transmitters. Alarm. door courtesy lights do not turn off if the Using The Keyless Entry Transmitter dimmer control is in the “Dome ON”...
  • Page 20 Remote Key Unlock on First Press 4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle The power liftgate may also be opened and This feature lets you program the system to by pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the closed by pressing the LIFTGATE button lo- unlock either the driver’s side, or all doors, on RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the cated on the overhead console.
  • Page 21 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, Power Open/Close Right Power Sliding Programming Additional Transmitters Door — If Equipped perform the following steps: Refer to Sentry Key “Customer Key Program- Press the RIGHT Power Sliding Door button ming.” 1. Perform this operation while standing out- twice on the RKE transmitter within five sec- side the vehicle.
  • Page 22 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the 3. Remove and replace the battery. When re- mechanical latch at the top of the RKE trans- placing the battery, match the + sign on the mitter sideways with your thumb and then pull battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery the key out with your other hand.

  • Page 23: Door Locks

    2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a If the lock knob is rearward when you shut WARNING! radio station tower, airport transmitter, and either side sliding door, the door will lock. Make • For personal security and safety in the some mobile or CB radios.

  • Page 24: Power Door Locks - If Equipped

    Power Door Locks — If Equipped Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit — If Equipped A power door lock switch is on each front door The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature trim panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the unlocks all of the vehicle doors when any door doors.

  • Page 25: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    • If you unlock the doors using the Passive KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO NOTE: Entry door handles, but do NOT pull the The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is pro- handle, the doors will automatically lock the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) sys- grammed all doors will unlock when you after 60 seconds.
  • Page 26 To Enter The Liftgate Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter Entry RKE Transmitter In Vehicle within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, cycle the To minimize the possibility of unintentionally handle to open the liftgate and pull the liftgate locking a Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside open with one fluid motion.

  • Page 27: Windows

    • The Passive Entry system will not operate Power Windows Power Window Lockout Switch — If if the RKE transmitter battery is dead. Equipped You can control either the front or rear windows The driver may lock out the rear power windows using switches located on the driver’s door trim The vehicle doors can also be locked by using by depressing the bar switch just below the...
  • Page 28 Front Passenger Power Window Switch Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped To close the window part way, lift the window There is a single switch on the front passen- The front window switches may be equipped switch to the first detent and release when you ger’s door trim panel which operates the pas- with an Auto-Down feature.

  • Page 29: Sliding Side Door

    Auto Up Reset — If Equipped rear windows together to minimize the buffet- To reactivate the Auto Up feature, perform the ing. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof following steps after vehicle power is restored: open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting.

  • Page 30: Power Sliding Side Door - If Equipped

    • There is a hold-open latch that is activated NOTE: when the sliding door is fully opened. This Pulling the outside power sliding door latch will keep your sliding door open on any handle a second time while the sliding door incline.
  • Page 31 • If the power sliding door encounters mul- NOTE: The Sliding Side Door Open Flash can be • The power sliding side door switches will tiple obstructions within the same cycle, enabled or disabled by performing the follow- the system will automatically stop, the ing procedure: not open if the shift lever is in gear or the power sliding door motor will make a...

  • Page 32: Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock

    When the power sliding door master lock Sliding Side Door Child Protection switch is in the OFF position, the power sliding Lock side door may not be opened or closed by To provide a safer environment for small chil- pressing the switch located on the b-pillar trim dren riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors panel, just in front of the sliding door or activat- are equipped with a Child Protection Door Lock...

  • Page 33: Liftgate

    switches located on the trim panel just in To Disengage the Child Protection Door LIFTGATE front of the power sliding door. Lock On vehicles equipped with power locks, the • The power sliding side door will operate liftgate can be unlocked using the Remote 1.

  • Page 34: Power Liftgate - If Equipped

    Power Liftgate — If Equipped The power liftgate may be closed by pressing WARNING! the button, located in the upper left trim in the The power liftgate may be opened manually or During power operation, personal injury or liftgate opening. Pushing once will only close by using the button on the Remote Keyless cargo damage may occur.

  • Page 35: Occupant Restraints

    • The power liftgate must be in the full open • Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front WARNING! or close positions for any of the buttons passenger • Driving with the liftgate open can allow to operate. If the liftgate is not in the full •...

  • Page 36: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    and then adjusting the belt to the desired Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! length to restrain a child seat or secure a All seating positions in your vehicle are In an accident, you and your passengers can large item in a seat equipped with combination lap/shoulder belts.
  • Page 37 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is danger- 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit • A belt that is worn under your arm is back and adjust the seat. ous. Seat belts are designed to go around dangerous.
  • Page 38 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! latch plate into the buckle until you hear a • A belt that is too loose will not protect you • A lap belt worn too high can increase the “click”.

  • Page 39: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions

    large latch plate into the buckle until you hear a Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage WARNING! “click.” The retractor should withdraw any slack In the front seats and the second row outboard A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in an in the belt.

  • Page 40: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr)

    Automatic Locking Retractor Mode How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Driver Center Passenger Mode (ALR) First Row Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically Second and allow it to retract completely to disengage pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the any slack in the shoulder belt.

  • Page 41: Seat Belt Pretensioners

    manner. This feature is designed to help reduce Supplemental Active Head NOTE: the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest. Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or These head restraints are passive, deployable may not deploy in the event of a front or side Seat Belt Pretensioners components, and vehicles with this equipment impact.
  • Page 42 CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not operate 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. NOTE: For more information on properly adjusting and positioning the head restraint, refer to...

  • Page 43: Active Hood System - If Equipped

    4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should trian or other object. The system is automati- Service Active Hood System lock into the back decorative plastic half. cally activated when the vehicle is moving If the EPPM has deployed the Active Hood, or if within a specified vehicle speed range.
  • Page 44 is intended to improve forward driving visibility NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) over the hood until the vehicle can be serviced. After any Active Hood deployment, the ve- • Modifications to any part of the Active Hood The temporary hood reset position will leave hicle should be taken to an authorized system could cause it to fail when you need the hood approximately 5 mm above the fender...

  • Page 45: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )

    BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your The BeltAlert warning sequence begins after authorized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does the vehicle speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h), by not recommend deactivating BeltAlert . blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and...

  • Page 46: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    Supplemental Restraint System NOTE: NOTE: • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the (SRS) — Air Bags These air bags are certified to regulations This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for for Advanced Air Bags. interior trim, but they will open during air both the driver and front passenger as a bag deployment.

  • Page 47: Advanced Front Air Bag Features

    • Front and Side Impact Sensors The SAB is marked with an air bag label sewn WARNING! into the outboard side of the front seats. • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners and Seat Belt • No objects should be placed over or near Buckle Switch the air bag on the instrument panel, be- •...
  • Page 48 outboard occupants in addition to that pro- Knee Impact Bolsters WARNING! vided by the body structure. Each air bag The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right features inflated chambers placed adjacent to knees of the driver and the front passenger, Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Cur- the head of each outboard occupant that re-...

  • Page 49: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls

    Children that are not big enough to wear the If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be Air Bag Deployment Sensors And vehicle seat belt properly (see Section on Child modified to accommodate a disabled person, Controls Restraints) should be secured in the rear seat contact the Customer Center.
  • Page 50 The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in ACC position, or not in the ignition, the air bag WARNING! all frontal collisions, including some that may system is not on and the air bags will not inflate. Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your produce substantial vehicle damage —...
  • Page 51 air bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 millisec- high force that it could injure you if you are not Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration onds. This is about half of the time it takes to seated properly, or if items are positioned in the over time, vehicle speed and damage are not blink your eyes.
  • Page 52 • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as • As the air bags deflate, you may see some Maintaining Your Air Bag System long as the battery has power or until the smoke-like particles. The particles are a nor- ignition key is removed.

  • Page 53: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    components. While the air bag system is de- Event Data Recorder (EDR) WARNING! (Continued) signed to be maintenance free. If any of the This vehicle is equipped with an event data • Do not attempt to modify any part of your following occurs, have an authorized dealer recorder (EDR).

  • Page 54: Child Restraints

    NOTE: Child Restraints WARNING! Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only • “Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward- up at all times, including babies and children. if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no facing child restraint on a seat protected by data are recorded by the EDR under normal an air bag in front of it!”...
  • Page 55 The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing Older Children And Child Restraints positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle in the vehicle. It is recommended for children Children who are two years old or who have by the lap/shoulder belt. from birth until they reach the weight or height outgrown their rear-facing convertible child Children Too Large For Booster Seats...
  • Page 56 Safety Standards. Chrysler too close to the belt path opening on the Group LLC also recommends that you make restraint.
  • Page 57 LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System with the child restraint installation, in- the lower anchors so the top tether strap is stead of tucking the seat belt behind the not trapped between the vehicle seat and Each vehicle, except commercial child restraint, route the seat belt through child restraint.
  • Page 58 4. Remove all slack and tighten tether strap according to child restraint manufacturer’s in- structions. NOTE: The top tether strap is always to be secured, regardless of if the child restraint is installed with the lower anchors or the vehicle seat belt.
  • Page 59 Because the lower anchorages are to be intro- played with, and never leave your child un- Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR: duced to passenger carrying vehicles over a attended in the vehicle. 1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull period of years, child restraint systems having Installing The Child Restraint Using The enough of the seat belt webbing from the...
  • Page 60 2. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to and the child seat, preferably between the Not all child restraint systems will be installed tighten the lap portion around the child re- head restraint posts underneath the head as we have described here. Again, carefully straint.

  • Page 61: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    ENGINE BREAK-IN CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) RECOMMENDATIONS • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Min- A long break-in period is not required for the eral Oil in the engine or damage may result. area, inside or outside of a vehicle.

  • Page 62: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    the exhaust system each time the vehicle is Defroster WARNING! (Continued) raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as Check operation by selecting the defrost mode • If you are required to drive with the trunk/ required. and place the blower control on high speed. liftgate open, make sure that all windows You should be able to feel the air directed Safety Checks You Should Make...

  • Page 63: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    Door Latches WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) Check for positive closing, latching, and lock- • Never place or install floor mats or other Failure to properly follow floor mat installation ing. floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be or mounting can cause interference with the Fluid Leaks properly secured to prevent them from brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation...

  • Page 65: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • MIRRORS ....... . 70 •...
  • Page 66 • Phone Call Features ..... . . 78 • Uconnect™ Phone Features ....79 •...
  • Page 67 • DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED ... . 108 • Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory ..... 108 •...
  • Page 68 • WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ... . . 116 • Mist, Front Wiper And Washer ....116 •...
  • Page 69 • OVERHEAD CONSOLES ..... . 126 • Front Overhead Console ....126 •...
  • Page 70 • SMOKERS PACKAGE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ... 133 • CUPHOLDERS ......133 •...
  • Page 71 • CARGO AREA FEATURES ..... 142 • Rechargeable Flashlight ....142 •...

  • Page 72: Mirrors

    MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror — If CAUTION! Equipped Inside Day/Night Mirror — If To avoid damage to the mirror during clean- This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight Equipped ing, never spray any cleaning solution directly glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal onto the mirror.

  • Page 73: Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped

    Driver’s Automatic Dimming Mirror Driver’s side power mirror preselected posi- tions can be controlled by the optional Driver — If Equipped Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory The driver’s outside mirror will automatically Seat” in “Understanding the Features Of Your adjust for glare from vehicles behind you.

  • Page 74: Power Folding Mirrors - If Equipped

    REVERSE position. Each stored memory set- ting will have an associated Tilt Mirrors in Reverse position. NOTE: The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not enabled when delivered from the factory. The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature can be enabled or disabled in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).

  • Page 75: Compatible Phones

    Uconnect™ website for supported phones. the system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile Actual button location may vary • www.chrysler.com/uconnect phone can be used with the Uconnect™ Phone with radio. The individual buttons at a time. The Uconnect™ Phone is available in •...

  • Page 76: Operation

    • For each feature explanation in this section, To find the list of compatible phones navigate Phone sessions begin with a press of the through the following menus: only the compound form of the voice com- button on the radio control head. mand is given.
  • Page 77 • When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a the priority 3 mobile phone when you make a to call. For example, you can say “John Phone” and follow the audible prompts. call. You can select to use a lower priority Doe”, where John Doe is a previously stored mobile phone at any time (refer to “Ad- name entry in the Uconnect™...
  • Page 78 Command and it is recommended. For ex- Phonebook Download — Automatic can be used. Until then, if available, the ample, say “Robert Smith” or “Robert” in- Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone previously downloaded phonebook is avail- stead of “Bob”. If equipped and specifically supported by your able for use.
  • Page 79 • You will then be asked for the name of the Delete Uconnect™ Phonebook Entry Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect™ Phonebook phonebook entry that you wish to edit. Entries • Press the button to begin. • Next, choose the number designation • Press the button to begin.

  • Page 80: Phone Call Features

    • To call one of the names in the list, press the like to answer the call. Press the button to will be on hold while the second call is in button during the playing of the de- accept the call. To reject the call, press and progress.

  • Page 81: Uconnect™ Phone Features

    second phone call, as described under “Mak- NOTE: Uconnect™ Phone Features ing a Second Call While Current Call in Prog- This may not be the last number dialed from Language Selection ress”. After the second call has established, the Uconnect™ Phone. To change the language that the Uconnect™...
  • Page 82 • The Uconnect™ Phone does slightly Emergency Assistance — If Equipped Paging If you are in an emergency and the mobile lower your chances of successfully mak- To learn how to page refer to “Working with phone is reachable: ing a phone call as to that for the mobile Automated Systems”.
  • Page 83 • Some paging and voice mail systems say the sequence you wish to enter followed by Phone And Network Status Indicators the word “Send”. For example, if required to have system time out settings that are too If available on the radio and/or on a premium enter your PIN followed with a hash, (3 7 4 6 #), short and may not allow the use of this display such as the instrument panel cluster,...

  • Page 84: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    you will not hear it. Under this situation, Uconnect™ Phone paired mobile phone to the announced, press the button and say after successfully dialing a number the user Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the “Select” or “Delete”. Also, see the next two may feel that the call did not go through button and say “Transfer Call”.

  • Page 85: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone

    Delete Uconnect™ Phone Paired Mobile Voice Training This procedure may be repeated with a new Phones For users experiencing difficulty with the user. The system will adapt to the last trained Uconnect™ Phone recognizing their voice voice only. • Press the button to begin.
  • Page 86 • Performance is maximized under: • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, “800” must be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not and loudness to a large degree rely on the • low-to-medium blower setting, “eight hundred”. phone and network, and not the Uconnect™...
  • Page 87 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following List of Preset Messages: 19. Send number to call beep, say “SMS Read” or “Read Messages”. 1. Yes 20. Start without me • Uconnect™ Phone will play the new text 2. No Turn SMS Incoming Announcement message for you.
  • Page 91 Voice Commands Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero download other other Dutch Nederlands pair a phone edit phone pairing pairing three emergency phonebook phonebook four English previous five delete all erase all redial Espanol select phone select seven Francais...

  • Page 92: Voice Command - If Equipped

    VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED When you press the Voice Command When using this system, you should speak button, you will hear a beep. The beep is your clearly and at a normal speaking volume. Voice Command System Operation signal to give a command. The system will best recognize your speech if This Voice Command system al- NOTE:...
  • Page 93 • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) Please note the volume setting for Voice Com- Memo mand is different than the audio system. To switch to the voice recorder mode, say Radio FM “Memo”. In this mode, you may say the follow- Main Menu To switch to the FM band, say “FM”...

  • Page 94: Voice Training

    System Setup NOTE: SEATS To switch to system setup, you may say on of Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint Keep in mind that you have to press the the following: System of the vehicle. Voice Command button first and wait •...

  • Page 95: Power Seats - If Equipped

    Power Seats — If Equipped Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward WARNING! The seat can be adjusted both forward and Some models may be equipped with eight-way • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dan- rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rear- power seats for the driver and front passenger.

  • Page 96: Power Lumbar - If Equipped

    Power Lumbar — If Equipped Front Heated Seats WARNING! There are two heated seat switches that allow Vehicles equipped with power driver or pas- • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the the driver and passenger to operate the seats senger seats may be also be equipped with skin because of advanced age, chronic independently.

  • Page 97: Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster

    automatically switch to LOW-level after a maxi- You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat Manual Front/Second Row Seat mum of 60 minutes of continuous operation. At settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch Adjuster that time, the number of illuminated LEDs indicate the level of heat in use.

  • Page 98: Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped

    WARNING! WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dan- Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that gerous. Moving a seat while driving could the shoulder belt is no longer resting against result in loss of control which could cause a your chest.
  • Page 99 Active Head Restraints — Front Seats Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable components, and vehicles with this equipment can not be readily identified by any markings, only through visual inspection of the head re- straint. The head restraint will be split in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
  • Page 100 NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • The head restraints should only be re- • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if moved by qualified technicians, for ser- they are struck by an object such as a vice purposes only. If either of the head hand, foot or loose cargo.

  • Page 101: Stow 'N Go Seating - If Equipped

    Stow ’n Go Seating — If Equipped The non-adjustable head restraint and seat- back will fold automatically during the seat On vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go seat- tumble. No additional actuation is necessary. ing, the second and third row seats can be folded into the floor for convenient storage.
  • Page 102 The seat will automatically tumble into position 7. Close the storage bin cover. To Unstow Second Row Seats for easy storage. 1. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the CAUTION! cover. The storage bin cover must be locked and flat 2.

  • Page 103: Quad Seats - If Equipped

    3. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the WARNING! outboard side of the seat to fold head rest and In the event of a collision you could be injured seatback and tumble seat forward. if the seat is not fully latched. Easy Entry Second Row The second row Stow ’n Go seats allow easy Quad Seats —...
  • Page 104 While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have reached the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
  • Page 105 Easy Entry Lever Pull Strap for Third Row Passengers Fold-Flat Release Lever For passengers seated in the third row, there is To provide additional space behind the second Pull out the retainer strap from the sewn-in a pull strap located on the outboard side of the row seats, the seats can be folded forward.

  • Page 106: Third Row Power Recline - If Equipped

    Place the strap around the grab handle located on the B-Pillar. Before securing the strap, adjust the buckle for proper fit. Retainer Strap Cross Beam for Seat Removal Third Row Power Recline — If WARNING! Equipped To reduce the risk of personal injury: B-Pillar Grab Handle The power recline feature, located on the side •...

  • Page 107: Third Row Power Folding Seat - If Equipped

    The rear switch bank allows multiple power folding and unfolding positions for the third row seats. Left and right third row seats can be folded individually or together. The third row power folding seat adjusts to the following positions using the switch bank located on the left rear trim panel: Third Row Power Seat Switch Head Restraint Release Strap “1”...

  • Page 108: Manually Folding Third Row Seats - If Equipped

    NOTE: Manually Folding Third Row Seats • Disconnect the center shoulder belt from — If Equipped the small buckle and lower the head re- 1. Lower the center head restraint down to the straints before attempting to fold/stow the seatback by pushing the button on the guide power third row seats.

  • Page 109: Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks

    5. Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble the To Unfold Third Row Seats Tailgate Mode seat rearward into the storage bin. 1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out 1. Pull release strap “3”, then pull release strap of the storage bin and push the seat forward “4”...

  • Page 110: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped

    DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF Setting Memory Positions And 6. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key. EQUIPPED Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory The Memory Buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s 7. Press and release the SET (S) button lo- NOTE: door panel can be programmed to recall the cated on the driver’s door.

  • Page 111: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)

    Memory Position Recall To Disable RKE Transmitter Linked To NOTE: Memory Once programmed, all RKE transmitters NOTE: linked to memory can be easily enabled or 1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position The vehicle must be in PARK to recall disabled at one time.

  • Page 112: To Open And Close The Hood

    • When you remove the key from the ignition mation Center (EVIC)/Customer-Program- switch the driver seat will move to a position mable Features” in “Understanding Your In- 0.3 in (7.7 mm) forward of the rear stop if the strument Panel” for further information. driver seat position is between 0.9 –...

  • Page 113: Lights

    NOTE: CAUTION! The key must be out of the ignition switch or To prevent possible damage, do not slam the the ignition switch must be in the OFF posi- hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open tion for this feature to operate.

  • Page 114: Parking Lights

    Dimmer Control Headlights With the parking lights or headlights on, rotat- Turn the headlight switch knob to ing the left dimmer control for the interior lights the second detent to turn the on the instrument panel upward will increase headlights and parking lights on. the brightness of the instrument panel lights.

  • Page 115: Headlights On With Wipers - If Equipped

    NOTE: or parking lights are turned back on or the Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ignition switch is turned ON, the delay will be The engine must be running before the To activate the front fog lights, turn on cancelled.

  • Page 116: Multifunction Lever

    Multifunction Lever Turn Signals High/Low Beam Switch The multifunction lever is located on the left Move the multifunction lever up or down and When the headlights are turned on, pushing the side of the steering column. the arrows on each side of the instrument multifunction lever toward the instrument panel cluster flash to show proper operation of the will switch from low beams to high beams.

  • Page 117: Headlight Leveling System

    mable Features” in “Understanding Your Instru- 3. Rotate the headlight switch clockwise from Headlight Leveling ment Panel” for further information. the AUTO (A) to the on position. * Driver only, or driver and pas- senger in front seats 2. Rotate the headlight switch counterclock- NOTE: wise to the AUTO (A) position.

  • Page 118: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND Mist, Front Wiper And Washer Use one of the five intermittent wiper settings when weather conditions make a single wiping WASHERS Use the Mist feature when weather conditions cycle, with a variable delay between cycles, make occasional usage of the wipers neces- The wipers and washers are operated by a desirable.

  • Page 119: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped

    NOTE: the multifunction lever is moved, or the ve- WARNING! • The Rain Sensing feature will not operate hicle speed becomes greater than 0 mph Sudden loss of visibility through the wind- (0 km/h), or the outside temperature rises when the wiper speed is in the low or high shield could lead to a collision.

  • Page 120: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    position and the headlights are turned on. The WARNING! multifunction lever is located on the left side of Do not adjust the steering column while driv- the steering column. ing. Adjusting the steering column while driv- To use the headlight washers, push the multi- ing or driving with the steering column un- function lever inward (toward the steering col- locked, could cause the driver to lose control...

  • Page 121: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped

    Press the switch to turn ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF WARNING! on the heated steering EQUIPPED • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the wheel. The light on the The adjustable pedals system is designed to skin because of advanced age, chronic switch will illuminate to allow a greater range of driver comfort for illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medi-...

  • Page 122: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped

    Press the switch forward to move the pedals PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST CAUTION! forward (toward the front of the vehicle). — IF EQUIPPED Do not place any article under the adjustable The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system pro- Press the switch rearward to move the pedals pedals or impede its ability to move, as it may vides visual and audible indications of the rearward (toward the driver).

  • Page 123: Parksense Sensors

    ParkSense Sensors The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect obstacles from ap- proximately 12 in (30 cm) up to 79 in (200 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal direction, depending on the location, type and orientation of the obstacle.
  • Page 124 The system will indicate a detected obstacle by The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the showing three solid arcs and will produce a EVIC display shows one flashing arc and one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves sounds a continuous tone. The following chart closer to the object the EVIC display will show shows the warning alert operation when the fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from...

  • Page 125: Enabling/Disabling Parksense

    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 Chime Second Tone Display Message Park Assist System ON Warning Object...

  • Page 126: Cleaning The Parksense System

    • When you turn ParkSense off, the instru- VICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message for as while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. Under this ment cluster will display “PARK ASSIST can result in the system misinterpreting a condition, ParkSense will not operate.

  • Page 127: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped

    PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED • The vehicle must be driven slowly when • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Your vehicle may be equipped with the Park- using ParkSense in order to be able to Assist System, it is strongly recommended View Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to stop in time when an obstacle is detected.

  • Page 128: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio

    Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) Yellow 1 ft - 3 ft (30 cm - 1 m) Green 3 ft or greater (1 m or greater) 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) selecting “enable rear camera in reverse”...

  • Page 129: Courtesy/Interior Lighting

    lights, flip-down sunglass storage and conver- Courtesy/Interior Lighting Sunglass Storage sation mirror. The premium front overhead con- At the forward end of the console are two (Non-Sunroof Only) sole model features a LED focused light that courtesy lights (standard dome light has two At the front of the overhead console, a com- illuminates the instrument panel cupholders, buttons).

  • Page 130: Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights - If Equipped

    The door will slowly rotate to the full open (RKE) the lights will also turn on when the position. UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. The courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Press in on each lens to turn these lights on while inside the vehicle.

  • Page 131: Rear Overhead Consoles - If Equipped

    Rear Overhead Consoles — If Rear Console Halo Lighting WARNING! The rear overhead console has recessed halo Equipped • Never leave children in a vehicle with the lighting around the perimeter of the console The rear overhead storage system is available key in the ignition switch.

  • Page 132: Opening The Sunroof - Manual Mode

    called “Express Open”. During Express Open Pinch Protect Feature called “Express Vent”, and will occur regard- operation, any movement of the sunroof switch less of sunroof position. During Express Vent This feature will detect an obstruction in the will stop the sunroof. operation, any movement of the switch will stop opening of the sunroof during Express Close the sunroof.

  • Page 133: Sunroof Maintenance

    Sunroof Maintenance ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — NOTE: Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft IF EQUIPPED To ensure proper operation a MOPAR cigar cloth to clean the glass panel. Two 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets are located knob and element must be used. on the lower instrument panel, below the open Ignition Off Operation storage bin.
  • Page 134 One outlet in the removable floor console (if The power outlets include tethered caps, la- equipped) shares a fuse with the lower outlet in beled with a key or battery symbol indicating the instrument panel and is also connected to the power source.

  • Page 135: Smokers Package Kit — If Equipped

    SMOKERS PACKAGE KIT — IF WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) EQUIPPED • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., To avoid serious injury or death: With the optional authorized dealer-installed • Only devices designed for use in this type coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will Smokers Package Kit, a removable ash re- of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt degrade the battery even more quickly.

  • Page 136: Instrument Panel Cupholders

    Instrument Panel Cupholders Super Console — If Equipped The instrument panel cupholders are located in On models equipped with the Super Console, a pull-out drawer just above the lower storage there are two cupholders located in the center bin. of the console. Rear Cupholders Premium Console Cupholders —...
  • Page 137 Smoker’s Package Kit — If WARNING! Equipped If containers of hot liquid are placed in the With the optional authorized dealer-installed bottle holder, they can spill when the door is Smoker’s Package Kit, a removable ash re- closed, burning the occupants. Be careful ceiver is inserted into one of the two cuphold- when closing the doors to avoid injury.

  • Page 138: Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped

    Upper Glove Compartment Driver Seatback Storage — If To open the upper compartment, press in on Equipped the button, located on the left side of the upper The drivers seatback has a primary storage door. The door will automatically open. pocket on all models and an optional second- ary mesh pocket.

  • Page 139: Storage Bin Safety Warning

    Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the Storage Bin Safety Warning cover. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent to the unlocked position to allow greater ac- personal injury or damage to your vehicle: cess to the storage bin.

  • Page 140: Coat Hooks

    NOTE: CAUTION! In the event of an individual being locked The storage bin cover must be flat and locked inside the storage bin, the storage bin cover to avoid damage from contact with the front can be opened from inside of the bin by seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to pushing on the glow-in-the-dark lever at- the cover.

  • Page 141: Cargo Area Storage

    Cargo Area Storage Basic Console The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the Basic Console features consist of the following: statement “Load To This Line”. This line indi- • The basic console profile allows vehicle oc- cates how far rearward cargo can be placed cupants to easily pass through the first row to without interfering with liftgate closing.

  • Page 142: Premium Console — If Equipped

    • Top tray storage 2. Slide the console rearward into the floor bracket/hook. • Upper storage bin can hold nine regular or 3. Align the console until the front anchor cup 18 thin CDs or other items plug hole is centered on the winch hole. •...
  • Page 143 Dual Storage Bins plete access to a lower storage bin and pro- To reinstall the console: Position 3 shows the top portion of the console vides additional cupholders for rear passen- 1. Position the console at a slight angle (rear in a rearward position.

  • Page 144: Cargo Area Features

    Super Console — If Equipped The Super Console contains multiple storage areas, front lower pass through, top forward bin, top rearward bin and rear pull out drawer. The super console contains a pass through storage area accessible for both the driver and front passenger.

  • Page 145: Rear Window Features

    REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: The rear window defroster button is • Use care when washing the inside of the located on the climate control (Mode) rear window.

  • Page 146: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped

    ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry weight on vehicles equipped with a lug- EQUIPPED gage rack. The load must not exceed 150 lbs The crossbars on your vehicle are delivered (68 kg), and should be uniformly distributed stowed within the roof rack side rails.
  • Page 147 NOTE: The crossbars are identical and can be placed in any two of the three deploy posi- tions. Stowed Position Crossbar To Side Rail Installation Once the crossbars are set into position, tighten the thumb screws completely. Deploy Positions – Choose Two Of Three Make sure the directional arrows on the cross- bars align with the directional arrows on the side rails.
  • Page 148 Stowing the Crossbars CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) Reverse the procedure to stow the crossbars, • Check deployed crossbars frequently and • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners again, taking care to keep hand clear of pivot- retighten thumb screws as necessary. carefully when carrying large or heavy ing joint.

  • Page 149: Sun Screens - If Equipped

    SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab screen. Continue pulling the sun screen until upward to disengage the hooks, and feed the Sun screens are available for second and third the tab is near the top of the window.

  • Page 151: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ....153 • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..... . 154 •...
  • Page 152 • Messages # ......169 • Units ....... 169 •...
  • Page 153 • Headphones Operation ..... 186 • Controls ......186 •...
  • Page 154 • CLIMATE CONTROLS ......194 • Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System — If Equipped ......194 •...

  • Page 155: Instrument Panel Features

    INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Vents 5 — Analog Clock 9 — DVD – If Equipped 13 — Ignition Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Upper Glove Compartment 10 — Storage Bin 14 — Hood Release 3 — Shift Lever 7 —...

  • Page 156: Instrument Cluster

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...

  • Page 157: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER alert you to turn the signal off. If either indicator before the repair or service. It is a good idea for flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective you to make a record of the odometer reading DESCRIPTIONS outside light bulb.
  • Page 158 NOTE: erly installed, or damaged, a “noFUSE” mes- 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN sage will display in the odometer display area. position (do not start the engine). Some of the above warnings will be dis- For further information on fuses and fuse loca- played in the Electronic Vehicle Information 2.
  • Page 159 turned to the ON/RUN position and may stay on you should determine the proper tire inflation tire pressure telltale. When the system detects for as long as four seconds. pressure for those tires.) a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi- mately one minute and then remain continu- If the ABS light remains on or turns on while As an added safety feature, your vehicle has...
  • Page 160 Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing CAUTION! WARNING! gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate The TPMS has been optimized for the original A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as refer- the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should equipment tires and wheels.
  • Page 161 than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized 12. Speedometer straints” in “Things To Know Before Starting dealer as soon as possible to have the problem Indicates vehicle speed. Your Vehicle” for further information. diagnosed and corrected. NOTE: 16. Shift Lever Indicator The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained A chime will sound once if the vehicle ex- NOTE:...
  • Page 162 18. Brake Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake This light monitors various brake func- braking capacity in the event of a failure to a System (ABS), are also equipped with Elec- tions, including brake fluid level and portion of the hydraulic system.

  • Page 163: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped

    19. Seat Belt Reminder Light 21. Rear Fog Light Indicator CAUTION! When the ignition switch is first turned This indicator will illuminate when the Driving with a hot engine cooling system could to ON/RUN, this light will turn on for rear fog lights are on.
  • Page 164 This system conveniently allows the driver to The system allows the driver to select informa- DOWN Button select a variety of useful information by press- tion by pressing the following buttons mounted Press and release the DOWN but- ing the switches mounted on the steering on the steering wheel: ton to scroll downward through the wheel.

  • Page 165: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays

    Electronic Vehicle Information can be reviewed from the Messages main sage type are Memory System Unavailable - menu item. As long as there is a stored mes- Not in Park and Automatic High Beams On . Center (EVIC) Displays sage, an i will be displayed in the EVIC’s The EVIC display consists of three sections: The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided compass/outside temp line.

  • Page 166: Evic White Telltale Lights

    • Service TPM System (refer to “Tire Pressure • Blind Spot System Off — This message is EVIC White Telltale Lights Monitoring System” in “Starting And Operat- displayed when the ignition is turned to ON This area will show reconfigurable white cau- ing”) to indicate the Blind Spot System has been tion telltales.

  • Page 167: Evic Amber Telltale Lights

    • Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator EVIC Amber Telltale Lights oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be This light will turn on to indicate the checked under the hood. This area will show reconfigurable amber cau- windshield washer fluid is low.

  • Page 168: Oil Change Required

    check. If the light does not come on during If the light turns on while driving, safely pull WARNING! starting, have the system checked by an au- over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is If the Transmission Temperature Warning thorized dealer.

  • Page 169: Fuel Economy

    reset the oil change indicator system (after NOTE: performing the scheduled maintenance) refer If the indicator message illuminates when to the following procedure. you start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat Vehicles Equipped With Keyless these steps.

  • Page 170: Vehicle Speed

    When the DTE value is less than 30 miles NOTE: To Reset A Trip Function (48 km) estimated driving distance, the DTE Reset will only occur while a resettable function Changing the unit of measure in the Vehicle display will change to a “LOW FUEL” message. is selected (highlighted).

  • Page 171: Messages

    Messages # Keyless Enter-N-Go Display — If Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating, which elimi- Select from Main Menu using the UP or DOWN Equipped nates the need to manually reset the compass. buttons. This feature shows the number of When the ENGINE START/STOP button is When the vehicle is new, the compass may stored warning messages (in the # place...
  • Page 172 Manual Compass Calibration — If 4. Press and release the SELECT button to the compass will automatically compensate for Equipped start the calibration. The “CAL” indicator will be the differences, and provide the most accurate If the compass appears erratic and the CAL displayed in the EVIC.
  • Page 173 Compass Variance Map...

  • Page 174: Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)

    1. Turn the ignition switch ON. Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Enable/Disable the Rear Park Assist System Setup is highlighted in the main menu System 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the of the EVIC. Then press the SELECT button to The Rear Park Assist system will scan for Setup (Customer-Programmable...
  • Page 175 Remote Unlock Sequence been activated or the check-mark is removed Headlamp Off Delay When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only showing the system has been deactivated. When this feature is selected, the driver can the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, Flash Lamps with Lock the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter...
  • Page 176 Intermittent Wiper Options — If Equipped Illuminated Approach a check-mark appears next to the feature When ON is selected, the system will automati- When this feature is selected, the headlights showing the system has been activated or the cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses will activate and remain on for up to 90 seconds check-mark is removed showing the system moisture on the windshield.

  • Page 177: Sound Systems

    NOTE: ing the system has been activated or the NOTE: check-mark is removed showing the system The seat will return to the memorized seat If your vehicle has experienced any damage has been deactivated. location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key in the area where the sensor is located, even Unlock is set to ON) when the RKE transmit- if the fascia is not damaged, the sensor may...

  • Page 178: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped

    • Connecting an iPod or consumer elec- iPod /USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF take a few minutes to connect), the audio tronic audio device to the AUX port lo- device starts charging and is ready for use by EQUIPPED cated in the radio faceplate, plays media, pressing radio switches, as described below.

  • Page 179: Controlling The Ipod Or External Usb Device Using Radio Buttons

    • Turning it counterclockwise (backward) Controlling The iPod Or External screens have been viewed, the last INFO by one click, will jump to the previous button press will go back to the play mode USB Device Using Radio Buttons track in the list or press the VR button and screen on the radio.

  • Page 180: List Or Browse Mode

    • In List mode, the radio PRESET buttons List Or Browse Mode track in that list. Not all iPod or external USB are used as shortcuts to the following lists device sub-menu levels are available on this During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons on the iPod or external USB device.

  • Page 181: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)

    Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) Next Track System Overview Use the SEEK UP button, or press the VR Music can be streamed from your cellular The rear seat Video Entertainment System button on the radio and say “Next Track” to phone to the Uconnect™ phone system. (VES)™...

  • Page 182: Video Entertainment System (Ves)

    • When the Video Screen(s) are open and a integrates seamlessly with the vehicle’s radio Using the included dual channel wireless head- DVD is inserted into the VES™ player, the so the audio may be heard through the cabin phones, the VES™ allows rear passengers to screen(s) turn(s) on automatically, the head- speakers and/or headphones.
  • Page 183 Remote Standard Screens Menu Screens Control AM/FM/MW/LW SAT–Audio HDD–Hard DISC/DVD AUX/AUX1/AUX2 Mode Se- Screen Setup Button Disc Drive lect Menu Power Screen ON/OFF Light Remote Backlight ON/OFF Up Arrow Seek Up* Next Next Next Track Audio: Next Track Selection Selection Up Next Channel* Channel...
  • Page 184 Remote Standard Screens Menu Screens Control AM/FM/MW/LW SAT–Audio HDD–Hard DISC/DVD AUX/AUX1/AUX2 Mode Se- Screen Setup Button Disc Drive lect Menu Back Not Available Not Available Not Not Available Audio: Not Available Return to Return to Std Available Available Screen Video Play: Not Available Screen Video Menu: Previous Menu...
  • Page 185 Remote Standard Screens Menu Screens Control AM/FM/MW/LW SAT–Audio HDD–Hard DISC/DVD AUX/AUX1/AUX2 Mode Se- Screen Setup Button Disc Drive lect Menu Stop Not Available Not Available Not Stop Stop Not Available Available Available Available Mute Mute/Unmute Headphones Slow Not Available Not Available Not Not Available Audio: Not Available Not Available...
  • Page 186 Ensure remote control selector switch is set to 2. Channel Selector Indicators – When a but- 7. MENU – Press to return to the main menu of Screen or Channel to be controlled: 1 OR 2. ton is pressed, the currently affected channel a DVD disc, to select a satellite audio channel or channel button is illuminated momentarily.

  • Page 187: Remote Control Storage

    14. MODE – Press to change the mode of the / NEXT – In radio modes, press to select selected channel. See the Mode Selection sec- to the next station. In disc modes, press to tion of this manual for details on changing advance to the next audio track or video chap- modes.

  • Page 188: Replacing The Batteries

    Replacing The Batteries not heard, check that fully charged batteries phones will automatically turn off approxi- are installed in the headphones. mately three minutes after the rear video The remote control requires two AAA batteries system is turned off. for operation. To replace the batteries: •...
  • Page 189 mode is in an audio only source (such as FM), Unwired Stereo Headphone FOR ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDI- the Mode Selection menu appears on screen. RECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EX- Lifetime Limited Warranty EMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES Who Does This Warranty Cover? This war- 4.

  • Page 190: Video Screen Operation

    Video Screen Operation When Channel 2 is in video mode, the image is displayed on the second rear seat screen as a Displaying Video full screen image. A popup banner at the The video screen has two different operating bottom of the screen is displayed momentarily modes, a video mode (when displaying video over the video image showing any change in such as DVD video, Aux video, etc.) and an...

  • Page 191: Shared Modes

    Shared Modes the video functions. The VES™ has the ability to 1. Channel 1 Mode control the following video modes: The VES™ and radio are capable of communi- 2. Channel 1 Shared Status cating with each other. This allows the VES™ to 1.

  • Page 192: Numeric Keypad Menu

    Numeric Keypad Menu 2. When the digit is highlighted, press the Disc Menu remote control’s ENTER button to select the digit. Repeat these steps until all digits are entered. 3. To delete the last digit, navigate to the Del button and press the remote control’s ENTER button.

  • Page 193: Display Settings

    Display Settings buttons ( , ) to change the value for the If the screen is closed and there is no audio currently selected item. To reset all values back heard, verify that the headphones are turned on to the original settings, select the Default Set- (the ON indicator is illuminated) and the head- tings menu option and press the remote con- phone selector switch is on the desired chan-...

  • Page 194: Auxiliary Inputs

    If your vehicle is not equipped with the sepa- When connecting an external source to the color coding: Video is Yellow, Left Audio is rate DVD player, the following events in the AUX input, be sure to follow the standard color White, and Right Audio is Red).

  • Page 195: Cd Player

    The remote sound system controls are located The button located in the center of the left-hand 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid on the rear surface of the steering wheel, at the switch will tune to the next preset station that scratching the disc.

  • Page 196: Climate Controls

    not harmful to the radio. If your radio perfor- The primary control for the rear blower is on the 1. Left Front Temperature Control mance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the front climate control unit located on the instru- Provides left front seat occupant with indepen- repositioning of the antenna, it is recom- ment panel.
  • Page 197 trol should be left in the ON position to NOTE: CAUTION! allow the climate control to either warm or The air conditioning compressor may oper- Failure to follow these cautions can cause cool the vehicle. ate in Mix and Defrost, or a blend of these damage to the heating elements: modes even if the A/C button is not pressed.
  • Page 198 • The A/C can be deselected manually with- dust, and to cool the interior rapidly upon initial 12. Bi-Level Mode Button start-up in very hot or humid weather. out disturbing the mode control selection. Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets.

  • Page 199: Rear Manual Climate Control — If Equipped

    Economy Mode The rear blower control, located in the rear If ECONOMY mode is desired, press the A/C overhead console, has an off position and a button to turn off the indicator light and the A/C range of blower speeds. This allows the sec- compressor.

  • Page 200: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) — If Equipped

    When rear controls are locked by the front Automatic Temperature Control system, the lock symbol on the temperature (ATC) — If Equipped knob is illuminated, and the rear overhead • Front Three-Zone ATC allows both driver and adjustments are inoperable. front passenger seat occupant, and rear Rear Mode Control seat occupants to select individual comfort...
  • Page 201 4. Blower Control Display warmer temperatures or the lower button for 14. Blower Control This display shows the current Blower speed cooler temperature settings. There are seven blower speeds, the blower selection. speed increases as you move the control to the 10.
  • Page 202 Controlling The Rear Climate Controls 1. Mode Display 3. When the system is set up for your comfort From The Front ATC Panel This display shows the current Mode selection. level, it is not necessary to change the settings. The Three-Zone ATC system allows for adjust- You will experience the greatest efficiency by 2.
  • Page 203 Manual Operation The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed NOTE: This system offers a full complement of manual speed by adjusting the blower control outer In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level override features. The AUTO symbol in the front dial.
  • Page 204 NOTE: Recirculation Control Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped While operating in the other modes, the When outside air contains smoke, The rear ATC system has floor air outlets at the system will not automatically sense the odors, or high humidity, or if rapid rear of the right side sliding door, and overhead presence of fog, mist or ice on the wind- cooling is desired, you may wish to...
  • Page 205 • The temperature can be displayed in Eng- 2. Rotate the Rear Blower, Rear Temperature and the Rear Mode Control knobs to suit your lish or Metric units by selecting the “Dis- comfort needs. play Units of Measure in” customer- programmable feature.

  • Page 206: Summer Operation

    the temperature knob is illuminated and any Floor Mode CAUTION! rear overhead adjustments are ignored. Air comes from the floor outlets. Interior air enters the Rear Automatic Tem- Rear Mode Control perature Control System through an intake grille, located in the right side trim panel Auto Mode Summer Operation The rear system automatically maintains the...

  • Page 207: Winter Operation

    Winter Operation Window Fogging Operating Tips To ensure the best possible heater and de- Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in froster performance, make sure the engine mild, rainy and/or humid weather. To clear the cooling system is functioning properly and the windows, select Defrost or Mix mode and in- proper amount, type, and concentration of crease the front blower speed.

  • Page 209: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING • STARTING PROCEDURES ..... 211 • Automatic Transmission ....211 •...
  • Page 210 • DRIVING THROUGH WATER ....221 • Flowing/Rising Water ..... . 221 •...
  • Page 211 • Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped ....233 • Tire Spinning ......233 •...
  • Page 212 • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC) . . . 250 • Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle ..250...

  • Page 213: Starting Procedures

    STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transmission Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated Key to briefly turn the ignition switch Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or to the START position and release it as soon as adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten PARK position before you can start the engine.

  • Page 214: Normal Starting

    Installing And Removing The ENGINE Normal Starting 3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP Button START/STOP button must be held for two sec- Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button onds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph Installing The Button NOTE: (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.

  • Page 215: If Engine Fails To Start

    Keyless Enter-N-Go Functions – With If Engine Fails To Start Clearing A Flooded Engine Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) PARK Or NEUTRAL Position) If the engine fails to start after you have fol- WARNING! The Keyless Enter-N-Go feature operates simi- lowed the “Normal Starting”...

  • Page 216: After Starting

    ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” • Do not move the shift lever between PARK, • Unintended movement of a vehicle could procedure. REVERSE, NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the injure those in or near the vehicle.

  • Page 217: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap • Do not leave the key fob in or near the the key fob in the ignition cylinder to warn vehicle, and do not leave a vehicle you that this safety feature is inoperable. equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the The engine can be started and stopped but ACC or ON/RUN mode.

  • Page 218: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission

    • The overall driving performance will be more Gear Ranges conservative. DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range. • Some ECON mode functions may be tempo- rarily inhibited based on temperature and PARK other factors.
  • Page 219 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never use the PARK position as a substi- • Unintended movement of a vehicle could • Do not leave the key fob in or near the tute for the parking brake. Always apply the injure those in or near the vehicle.
  • Page 220 • Look at the shift lever position display and lower gear range. Under these conditions, us- CAUTION! verify that it indicates the PARK position. ing a lower gear range will improve perfor- Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any mance and extend transmission life by reduc- •...
  • Page 221 continue to operate. The Malfunction Indicator If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized WARNING! Light (MIL) may be illuminated. Limp Home dealer service is required. Do not downshift for additional engine braking Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation on a slippery surface.

  • Page 222: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    Overdrive Operation NOTE: WARNING! The automatic transmission includes an elec- The torque converter clutch will not engage Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is tronically controlled Overdrive (sixth gear). The until the transmission fluid and engine cool- dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sud- transmission will automatically shift into the ant are warm [usually after 1 to 3 miles (1.6 den pulling of the front wheels.

  • Page 223: Driving Through Water

    4. Keep the tires properly inflated. Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! (Continued) Although your vehicle is capable of driving 5. Maintain sufficient distance between your • Driving through standing water may cause through shallow standing water, consider the vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid damage to your vehicle’s drivetrain compo- following Caution and Warning before doing so.

  • Page 224: Power Steering

    If for some reason the power assist is inter- WARNING! CAUTION! rupted, it will still be possible to steer your • Driving through standing water limits your Prolonged operation of the steering system at vehicle. Under these conditions, you will ob- vehicle’s traction capabilities.

  • Page 225: Parking Brake

    • This light only shows that the parking WARNING! brake is applied. It does not show the Fluid level should be checked on a level degree of brake application. surface and with the engine off to prevent When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the injury from moving parts and to ensure accu- front wheels toward the curb on a downhill rate fluid level reading.

  • Page 226: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or • The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophis- increased vehicle stability and brake perfor- with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow- ticated electronic equipment that may be sus- mance under most braking conditions.

  • Page 227: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light

    All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same If both the “Brake Warning Light” and the and controls the wheel spin across a driven size and type, and tires must be properly “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” remain on, the axle.

  • Page 228: Brake Assist System (Bas)

    ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! the vehicle path intended by the driver and • The TCS cannot prevent collisions, includ- • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. ing those resulting from excessive speed in physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can When the actual path does not match the...
  • Page 229 the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in switch to the “Partial Off” mode by pressing WARNING! (Continued) this mode. This mode should be used for most the “ESC Off” switch. Once the situation • ESC cannot prevent accidents, including driving situations.

  • Page 230: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)

    • The ESC system will make buzzing or system. If this light remains on after several HSA Activation Criteria ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven clicking sounds when it is active. This is The following criteria must be met in order for several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater normal;...
  • Page 231 Disabling/Enabling HSA 7. Press the “ESC Off” switch (located in the WARNING! If you wish to turn on or off the HSA system, it lower switch bank below the climate controls) • If you use a trailer brake controller with your can be done using the Customer Program- four times within 20 seconds.

  • Page 232: Tires - General Information

    Safety Economy WARNING! (Continued) Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven • Failure to follow these warnings may cause wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. WARNING! the vehicle to roll down the incline and These abnormal wear patterns will reduce •...

  • Page 233: Tire Pressures For High-Speed Operation

    Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) CAUTION! WARNING! and the outside temperature is 32°F (0°C), then After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, High-speed driving, with your vehicle at or the cold tire inflation pressure should be in- always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will above maximum load, is dangerous.

  • Page 234: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped

    Spare Tire Matching Original Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount CAUTION! a conventional tire on the compact spare Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Because of the reduced ground clearance, do wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically Equipped not take your vehicle through an automatic car for the compact spare tire.

  • Page 235: Full Size Spare - If Equipped

    Full Size Spare – If Equipped replace (or repair) the original equipment tire than 30 mph (48 km/h), or for more than 30 sec- and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportu- onds continuously, without stopping. The full size spare is for temporary emergency nity.

  • Page 236: Tread Wear Indicators

    Tread Wear Indicators Life Of Tire the originals in size, quality and performance when replacement is needed. Please see Tread wear indicators are in the original- The service life of a tire is dependent upon “Tread Wear Indicators” and “Tire and Loading equipment tires to help you in determining varying factors, including, but not limited to: Information”...

  • Page 237: Tire Chains

    WARNING! CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other • Because of restricted chain clearance be- Replacing original tires with tires of a different than that specified for your vehicle. Some size may result in false speedometer and tween tires and other suspension compo- combinations of unapproved tires and odometer readings.

  • Page 238: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    as those on all season type tires. Rotation will TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM CAUTION! (Continued) increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow (TPMS) • Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s in- and wet traction levels, and contribute to a The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire structions on the method of installation, smooth, quiet ride.
  • Page 239 including low temperature effects, or natural air Telltale Light.” Driving the vehicle may cause CAUTION! (Continued) pressure loss through the tire. the tire pressure to rise to approximately 30 psi • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pres- (207 kPa), but the “Tire Pressure Monitoring The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low sure always reinstall the valve stem cap.

  • Page 240: Base System

    reached the level to trigger illumination of Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Tire solid when a system fault is detected. The the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Pressure Warnings system fault will also sound a chime. If the Light.” ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Tell- •...

  • Page 241: Premium System - If Equipped

    2. If you install the compact spare tire in place TPMS Deactivation And Reactivation pressure levels. Sensors mounted to each of a road tire that has a pressure below the The TPMS can be deactivated if replacing all wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire low-pressure warning limit, upon the next igni- four wheel and tire assemblies (road tires) with pressure readings to the Receiver Module.
  • Page 242 five seconds and a graphic display of the may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence pressure value(s) with the low tire(s) flashing. above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this infor- will repeat, providing the system fault still ex- mation.

  • Page 243: Tpms Deactivation And Reactivation

    then followed by a graphic display with pres- SYSTEM” message for a minimum of five sec- TPMS Deactivation And Reactivation sure values still shown. This indicates that the onds and then display dashes (- -) in place of The TPMS can be deactivated if replacing all pressure values are still being received from the pressure value.

  • Page 244: Fuel Requirements - Gasoline Engine

    (24 km/h). The TPMS will chime and the “Tire Over 40 automobile manufacturer’s world wide CAUTION! Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline Do not use gasolines containing Methanol or and off for 75 seconds, the EVIC will display a specifications (the World Wide Fuel Charter, E-85 Ethanol.

  • Page 245: Clean Air Gasoline

    spark plug life and reduces emission system CAUTION! WARNING! performance in some vehicles. The manufac- Use of fuel with ethanol content higher than Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is turer recommends that gasoline without MMT 10% may result in engine malfunction, starting deadly.

  • Page 246: Adding Fuel

    3. When tightening the filler cap, tighten until WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) two or three clicks are heard to ensure that the • Keep the liftgate closed when driving your • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into cap is properly seated.

  • Page 247: Common Towing Definitions

    To maintain warranty coverage, follow the re- Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) weight must not exceed the lesser of either the quirements and recommendations in this The GCWR is the total permissible weight of hitch certification rating, or the trailer tongue manual concerning vehicles used for trailer your vehicle and trailer when weighed in com- chassis rating.
  • Page 248 Never exceed the maximum trailer tongue Towing Requirements Engine/ Max. GTW Trailer weight stamped on your trailer hitch. To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle Transmis- (Gross Trailer Tongue drivetrain components the following guidelines sion Weight) Weight Consider the following items when computing are recommended: (See Note) the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:...
  • Page 249 Towing Requirements – Tires WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a • Make certain that the load is secured in the • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked compact spare tire. trailer and will not shift during travel.
  • Page 250 Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes The electrical connections are all complete to WARNING! the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake sys- • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehi- trailer connector.
  • Page 251 Seven - Pin Connector Details Thirteen - Pin Connector Details Wire Function Wire Function Color Color Right Rear Position, Brown Stop Lights Side Marker Lights, and Left Rear Position, Side Black Rear Registration Plate Marker Lights, and Rear Illumination Device Registration Plate Illumi- Stop Lights nation Device...

  • Page 252: Towing Tips

    • Air Conditioning The automatic transmission fluid and filter Thirteen - Pin Connector Details should be changed if you REGULARLY tow a Turn off temporarily. Function Wire trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous Color RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND operation. Refer to the “Maintenance Sched- The three return circuits shall not be con- MOTORHOME, ETC.) ule”...

  • Page 253: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ....253 • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ....253 •...
  • Page 254 • TOW EYES ......265 • SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ..... 266 •...

  • Page 255: Hazard Warning Flashers

    HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS CAUTION! The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in In any of the following situations, you can Driving with a hot cooling system could dam- the lower center area of the instrument panel. reduce the potential for overheating by taking age your vehicle.

  • Page 256: Jacking And Tire Changing

    JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location Spare Tire Removal The jack, jack handle and winch handle tools The spare tire is stowed inside a protective are stowed behind the rear left side trim panel cover located under the center of the vehicle WARNING! in the rear cargo area.
  • Page 257 Super Console For vehicles equipped with the Super Console, the spare tire winch assembly drive nut is located beneath the console. Drive Nut Access Lower Drawer Premium/Base/Cargo Center Console 2. Open the front drawer to expose the storage Pull the Winch Cover assembly plug (if compartment.

  • Page 258: Spare Tire Tools

    Spare Tire Tools The tool pouch contains three pieces and can be assembled into a spare tire hook; to remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly from under the vehicle, or a Winch T-handle; to raise/lower the compact spare tire/cover as- sembly.

  • Page 259: Preparations For Jacking

    NOTE: CAUTION! WARNING! If either front tire is flat it may be necessary The winch mechanism is designed for use Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of to jack up the vehicle to remove the compact with the winch T-handle only.

  • Page 260: Jacking Instructions

    Jacking Instructions 1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug WARNING! (Continued) nuts by turning them to the left one turn while • If working on or near a roadway, be ex- the wheel is still on the ground. WARNING! tremely careful of motor traffic.
  • Page 261 NOTE: 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right, using the swivel wrench. Raise the In some situations the jack may need to be vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface placed on its side in order to be pushed and enough clearance is obtained to install the under the vehicle.
  • Page 262 NOTE: 10. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact CAUTION! spare tire cover assembly in the rear cargo Do not install the wheel cover on the com- Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve area. Do not stow the deflated tire in the pact spare.

  • Page 263: Securing The Spare Tire

    Securing The Spare Tire 3. Turn the compact spare tire so that the valve 4. Using the winch T-handle, rotate the drive stem is down, and place the tire into the spare nut to the right until the compact spare tire/ 1.
  • Page 264 of the valve stem. Install the lug nuts with the 4. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone Vehicles Without Wheel Covers cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly 1.

  • Page 265: Jump-Starting Procedure

    5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut WARNING! WARNING! torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel. frozen.

  • Page 266: Jump-Starting Procedure

    3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper 7. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the WARNING! cable to the negative (-) post of the booster jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as battery.

  • Page 267: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or To improve the vehicle’s traction when start- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces snow, it can often be moved by a rocking ing off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may generated by excessive wheel speeds may motion.

  • Page 268: Shift Lever Override

    5. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the WARNING! hole and push and hold the shift lever override Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow forward. eyes. Tow straps and chains may break, caus- 6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL posi- ing serious injury.

  • Page 269: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground ALL MODELS Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL • 25 mph (40 km/h)max speed Rear Wheel lift • 15 miles (24 km) max distance Front Flatbed BEST METHOD Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to...

  • Page 270: Without The Ignition Key

    If the transmission is not operable, or the Without The Ignition Key CAUTION! vehicle must be towed faster than 25 mph Special care must be taken when the vehicle is Failure to follow these towing methods can (40 km/h) or farther than 15 miles (24 km), it towed with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF posi- cause severe transmission damage.

  • Page 271: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ....271 • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ..272 •...
  • Page 272 • Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders ..288 • FUSES ....... . 288 •...

  • Page 273: Engine Compartment - 3.6L

    ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Air Filter 6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Battery 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 5 —...

  • Page 274: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! OBD II The pages that follow contain the required • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could maintenance services determined by the engi- Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated cause further damage to the emission con- neers who designed your vehicle.

  • Page 275: Engine Oil

    ACEA C3, and is shut off or before starting the engine after it that are API certified and meet the require- that are approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51. has sat overnight. ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.

  • Page 276: Engine Oil Filter

    Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Engine Air Cleaner Filter SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all Filters Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the operating temperatures. This engine oil im- Care should be taken in disposing of used proper maintenance intervals.

  • Page 277: Exhaust System

    Exhaust System WARNING! CAUTION! The best protection against carbon monoxide Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain Damage to the catalytic converter can result if entry into the vehicle body is a properly main- carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and your vehicle is not kept in proper operating tained engine exhaust system.

  • Page 278: Maintenance-Free Battery

    • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) towing the vehicle. • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug park over materials that can burn.

  • Page 279: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! Use only manufacturer-approved A/C Sys- • If a “fast charger” is used while the battery • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubri- tem Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Con- is in the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle cants approved by the manufacturer for ditioners, Compressor Oil, or Refrigerants.

  • Page 280: Body Lubrication

    4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that se- The external lock cylinders should be lubri- CAUTION! cure the filter cover to the HVAC housing, and cated twice a year, preferably in the Fall and The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to remove the cover.

  • Page 281: Cooling System

    NOTE: To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer Cooling System system in cold weather, select a solution or Life expectancy of wiper blades varies de- mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature pending on geographical area and fre- WARNING! range of your climate. This rating information •...
  • Page 282 lation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the CAUTION! (Continued) gently spraying water from a garden hose proper maintenance intervals. • Do not use water alone or alcohol based vertically down the face of the condenser. Selection Of Coolant engine coolant (antifreeze) products.
  • Page 283 view these recommendations for using Hybrid NOTE: WARNING! Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” coolant (antifreeze). decrease the life of the engine coolant (an- on the cooling system pressure cap are a tifreeze) and will require more frequent cool- When adding engine coolant (antifreeze), a safety precaution.

  • Page 284: Brakes

    If ingested by a child or pet, seek emergency Points To Remember coolant recovery bottle does not drop when assistance immediately. Clean up any ground the engine cools, the cooling system should NOTE: spills immediately. be pressure tested for leaks. When the vehicle is stopped after a few •...
  • Page 285 spected periodically. Refer to the “Maintenance Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the WARNING! (Continued) Schedule” for the proper maintenance inter- requirements described on the brake fluid res- • To avoid contamination from foreign matter vals. ervoir. With disc brakes, fluid level can be or moisture, use only new brake fluid or expected to fall as the brake pads wear.

  • Page 286: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission CAUTION! CAUTION! The automatic transmission and differential as- Using a transmission fluid other than the Do not use chemical flushes in your transmis- sembly are contained within a single housing. manufacturer’s recommended fluid sion as the chemicals can damage your trans- Selection Of Lubricant cause deterioration in transmission shift qual- mission components.

  • Page 287: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    Appearance Care And Protection What Causes Corrosion? move road film, stains and to protect your Corrosion is the result of deterioration or re- paint finish. Take care never to scratch the From Corrosion moval of paint and protective coatings from paint.
  • Page 288 • If your vehicle is damaged due to an acci- To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If dent or similar cause which destroys the dust the following MOPAR wheel cleaners are Equipped paint and protective coating, have your ve- recommended or select a non-abrasive, non Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the follow- hicle repaired as soon as possible.
  • Page 289 windshield. Do not use protectants or other detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to Glass Surfaces products which may cause undesirable reflec- clean your leather upholstery. Application of a All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a tions. Use soap and warm water to restore the leather conditioner is not required to maintain regular basis with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or low glare surface.

  • Page 290: Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders

    Seat Belt Maintenance liner thoroughly under warm running water. Do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with Shake the excess water from the liner and dry chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This the outer surfaces with a clean soft cloth. will weaken the fabric.
  • Page 291 FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM CAUTION! (Continued) Cav- Cartridge Mini- Cav- Cartridge Mini- • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important Description Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse to use only a fuse having the correct am- 25 Amp — Passenger 30 Amp —...
  • Page 292 FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cav- Cartridge Mini- Cav- Cartridge Mini- Cav- Cartridge Mini- Description Description Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp — Powertrain — 10 Amp Trailer Tow — 15 Amp Ignition Off Blue Control Blue Draw — Module Trans Video Sys- —...
  • Page 293 FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cav- Cartridge Mini- Cav- Cartridge Mini- Cav- Cartridge Mini- Description Description Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Ignition Off — 20 Amp Rear View — 15 Amp Left Tail/ Yellow Draw— In- Yellow Mirror, Instru- Blue License/Park...
  • Page 294 FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cav- Cartridge Mini- Cav- Cartridge Mini- Cav- Cartridge Mini- Description Description Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Left Horn — 10 Amp Powertrain — 10 Amp Powertrain (HI/LOW) Control Mod- Control Mod- ule, Trans- ule, Trans- —...

  • Page 295: Vehicle Storage

    by a 30 Amp circuit breaker located under the REPLACEMENT BULBS FUSES/TIPM driver’s seat. The power windows are fused by Cav- Cartridge Mini- Description a 25 Amp circuit breaker located under the Fuse Fuse LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb Number instrument panel near the steering column.

  • Page 296: Bulb Replacement

    the key removed. Because of this, you should 2. Release the two tabs on the side of the LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number not attempt to service a headlamp bulb your- connector and remove the connector from the Headlamp ....H11 self.

  • Page 297: Side Repeater Lamps

    3. Replace the bulb and reinstall socket. 4. Install bulb to socket. 4. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install the replacement bulb. Side Repeater Lamps 5. Push the lamp socket into the side repeater lamp. The side repeater lamps are located in both CAUTION! front fenders.

  • Page 298: Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp

    Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp NOTE: License Lamp • If a screwdriver is used, make sure a soft There are two license plate lamps, and they are 1. Raise the liftgate. located under the tailgate lamp bar and above material is placed between the vehicle 2.

  • Page 299: Vehicle Specifications

    VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Engine 3.6L Power 150 kW @ 5,000 rpm Torque 319 N.m @ 4,000 rpm Maximum Vehicle Speed Consult Your Salesperson NOTE: A chime will sound if the vehicle speed exceeds 75 mph (120 km/h). It will continue to chime until the vehicle speed is reduced below 75 mph (120 km/h).

  • Page 300: Fluid Capacities

    FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 20 Gallons 76 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L Engine 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or 13.4 Quarts 12.6 Liters equivalent) * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. Add 2.9 Qts (2.8 L) if equipped with a rear heater.

  • Page 301: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technol- ogy) or equivalent. Engine Oil (Non ACEA Categories) Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. Engine Oil (ACEA Categories) For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use engine oils meet- ing the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51.

  • Page 302: Chassis

    Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.

  • Page 303: Maintenance Schedules

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....302 • Required Maintenance Intervals ....303 •...
  • Page 304 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The oil change indicator message will illumi- Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change nate approximately 7,000 miles (11 200 km) indicator message after completing the sched- The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in after the most recent oil change was per- uled oil change.
  • Page 305 • Open the left and right door (slowly) and Once A Month using your vehicle under any of the following inspect for excessive dirt. If noise exist wipe severe duty conditions: • Check tire pressure and look for unusual clean and apply krytox lube to the door •...
  • Page 306 7,500 Miles (12,000 km) or 15,000 Miles (24,000 km) or 22,500 Miles (36,000 km) or 6 Months Maintenance Service 12 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Schedule Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 307 30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or 37,500 Miles (60,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† filter.†† ❏ Rotate tires. ❏...
  • Page 308 45,000 Miles (72,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 52,500 Miles (84,000 km) or Schedule 42 Months Maintenance Service ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 309 60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or 67,500 Miles (108,000 km) or 75,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Service 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Schedule Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 310 82,500 Miles (132,000 km) or 90,000 Miles (144,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 311 97,500 Miles (156,000 km) or 105,000 Miles (168,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...

  • Page 312: Service Schedule

    112,500 Miles (180,000 km) or 120,000 Miles (192,000 km) or 127,500 Miles (204,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service 96 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Schedule Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 313 135,000 Miles (216,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 142,500 Miles (228,000 km) or Schedule 114 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
  • Page 314 † This maintenance is recommended by the 150,000 Miles (240,000 km) or manufacturer, but is not required to maintain 120 Months Maintenance emissions warranty. Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around filter.††...

  • Page 315: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ....314...
  • Page 316 • Should this fail to resolve the problem, con- • Selling and servicing authorized dealer. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE tact the manufacturer’s distributor nearest to The manufacturer’s distributors are vitally inter- • Vehicle’s delivery date and current odometer your location. ested in your satisfaction with their products distance.

  • Page 319: Index

    INDEX...
  • Page 320 Adding Engine Coolant Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ..7 Battery ....276 (Antifreeze) ....280 Anti-Lock Warning Light .
  • Page 321 Caps, Filler Coat Hook ....138 Selection of Coolant Fuel ....244 Coin Holder .
  • Page 322 Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Flooded, Starting ... . 213 Engine Oil Disposal ... 274 Economy ....167 Fuel Requirements .
  • Page 323 Gasoline ....242 Gross Axle Weight Rating ..245 Ignition ....13 Gauge .
  • Page 324 Keyless Entry System ... . 17 Dimmer Switch, Headlight ..112 Side Repeater ....295 Keyless Go .
  • Page 325 Memory Seat ....71,108 Odometer ....155 Personal Settings ... . . 172 Methanol .
  • Page 326 Radio Remote Controls ..192 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..60 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ..14 Rear Air Conditioning .
  • Page 327 Steering Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ..55 Weight ....245 Power ....222 Tilt Steering Column .
  • Page 328 UCI Connector ....176 Warning Flasher, Hazard ..253 Window Fogging ....205 Uconnect™...

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