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Page 1 Grand Cherokee Grand Cherokee Grand Cherokee 2 0 1 4 2 0 1 4 2 0 1 4 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L O W N E R ’...
Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea- Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..8 ROLLOVER WARNING ....5 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis- sion, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision will improve with experience.
Page 7: Rollover Warning
INTRODUCTION 5 read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- ROLLOVER WARNING tions and recommendations in this manual will help Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it many passenger cars.
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire.
Page 9 INTRODUCTION 7...
Page 10: Vehicle Identification Number
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS vehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment. This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle.
Page 11: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 13: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ How To Use Remote Start ....20 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .14 ▫...
Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ... .28 LIFTGATE ......43 ▫...
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System ▫ Child Restraints ..... . .82 (BeltAlert®) .
Page 16: A Word About Your Keys
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote transmitter and a Keyless Ignition Node (KIN).
Page 17: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 The emergency key is also for locking the glove box. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet park- ing. To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 18: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key WARNING! into the lock cylinders with either side up. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Ignition Or Accessory On Message Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or •...
Page 19: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 The system uses a Key Fob with a factory-mated Remote WARNING! (Continued) Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, a Keyless Ignition Node • Do not leave children or animals inside parked (KIN) and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle vehicles in hot weather.
Page 20: Replacement Keys
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal Replacement Keys vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electron- vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the ics.
Page 21: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- General Information rized dealer. This procedure consists of programming a The Sentry Key® system complies with FCC rules part 15 blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Page 22: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry engine will remote start: (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- •...
Page 23 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low WARNING! • Remote Start Cancelled — System Fault • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or • Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset confined area.
Page 24 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds. will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote •...
Page 25: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated and NOTE: The Panic and Security alarms are quite different. deactivated through the Uconnect® system. For more Please take a moment to activate the Panic and the information on Remote Start Comfort System operation Security modes to hear the differences in the horn.
Page 26: To Disarm The System
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, To Disarm The System make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF. The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N- the following methods: Go™, make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF •...
Page 27: Tamper Alert
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone Tamper Alert enters the vehicle through the liftgate and opens any If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in door the alarm will sound. your absence, the horn will sound three times and the •...
Page 28: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system from responding to all RKE transmit- • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- ter buttons for all RKE transmitters. tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the “Dome ON”...
Page 29: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Flash Lamps With Lock Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate.
Page 30: Using The Panic Alarm
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Doors And Liftgate second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights, park lights and turn signals will flash, the Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will ter to lock all doors and liftgate.
Page 31: Programming Additional Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back Programming Additional Transmitters housing or the printed circuit board. Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer. 1.
Page 32: General Information
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 33: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years. 2.
Page 34: Power Door Locks
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks WARNING! (Continued) The power door lock switch is located on each front door • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key panel. Press the switch to lock or unlock the doors. Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
Page 35: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 If you press the door lock switch while the Key Fob is in 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. the vehicle and the driver’s door is open, the doors will not lock.
Page 36: Keyless Enter-N-Go
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll down the window, and open the door using the outside door handle.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and no door goes ajar within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and if equipped will arm the security alarm. • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re- sponse time.
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Passenger Side: If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKE...
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 NOTE: If the vehicle is unlocked then the liftgate will To Lock The Liftgate open with the electronic liftgate release and no RKE With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft Transmitter is required.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The key must be within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the handle Do NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door being used to lock the vehicle. handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). Press The Door Handle Button To Lock Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking...
Page 41: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: passenger door and rear doors which operate the front passenger and rear passenger door windows. The win- • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you dow controls will operate only when the ignition switch must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock is in the ON/RUN or ACC position.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power window switches remain active for up to ten Auto-Down minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Both the driver and front passenger window switches Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature. have an “Auto-Down”...
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 To stop the window from going all the way up during the Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly. To close the window part way, lift the window switch to the first detent and release when you want the window to stop.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the window runs into any obstacle during Resetting The Auto Up Feature Auto Up it will reverse direction and then go back down. Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to probably needs to be reset.
Page 45: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Window Lockout Button Wind Buffeting The Window Lockout button on the driver’s door allows Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of you to disable the window controls on the rear doors. To pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the disable the window controls on the rear doors, push the ears.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in Uconnect® Settings, all doors will unlock when you push the electronic liftgate release. If Unlock Driver Door 1st press is programmed in Uconnect® Settings, the liftgate will unlock when you press the electronic liftgate release.
Page 47: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 The power liftgate may also be opened or closed by WARNING! pressing the LIFTGATE button located on the front overhead console, or closed by pressing the LIFTGATE Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous button located on left rear trim panel, near the liftgate exhaust gases into your vehicle.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: • In the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an • The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph the liftgate.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • The power liftgate must be in the full open position for • If your liftgate is power closing and you put the rear liftgate close button on the left rear trim, near the vehicle in gear, the liftgate will continue to power liftgate opening, to operate.
Page 50: Occupant Restraints
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS wheel Some of the most important safety features in your • Knee bolsters for front seat occupants vehicle are the restraint systems: • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for the driver and •...
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized WARNING! seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat under If You Need Assistance .
Page 53: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen WARNING! (Continued) far away from home or on your own street. • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they (SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision.
Page 54: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in belts are designed to go around the large bones of these areas are more likely to be seriously injured your body.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Latch Plate Latch Plate To Buckle...
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the not protect you properly.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up comfortable and not resting on your neck.
Page 58: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ tion.
Page 59: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be you will prefer a higher position.
Page 60: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE additional information, refer to “Installing Child Re- out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort- straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the Restraints”...
Page 61: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor the entire belt is extracted.
Page 62: Seat Belt Pretensioners
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Pretensioners Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) The seat belts for both front seating positions are These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts. NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may not deploy in the event of a front or side impact.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Review Table Below A — Downward Movement B — Rearward Movement C — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism...
Page 66: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer.
Page 67: Seat Belt Lock Out
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Light remains illuminated until the respective seat belts NOTE: Although BeltAlert® has been deactivated, the are fastened. The driver should instruct all other occu- Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate pants to fasten their seat belts.
Page 68: Seat Belt Extender
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Extender Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized...
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags. The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC Air Bag System Components air bags are located above the side windows and their Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag covers are labeled: SRS AIRBAG.
Page 71: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Front and Side Impact Sensors WARNING! • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, • No objects should be placed over or near the air and Seat Track Position Sensors bag on the instrument panel, because any such Advanced Front Air Bag Features objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a...
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may deploys independently;...
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 NOTE: • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air bag deployment. • Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Always sit upright as possible with your back against the WARNING! seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right appropriate sized child restraint, infant restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the SABIC, do not stack luggage or other cargo up high child.
Page 75: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, Supplemen- Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- tal Driver Side Knee Air Bag, SABIC air bags, SAB air proved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE hand, depending on the type and location of impact, START or ON/RUN position. If the key is in the OFF Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the Knee Air Bag may deploy in crashes with little vehicle air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 noted that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos- quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the tics also record the nature of the malfunction. Advanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation rates are possible, based on several factors, including the WARNING! collision type and severity.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side air bag, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of air bags to inflate, based on the severity and type of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Supplemental collision.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 enough force to injure you if you are not belted and Enhanced Accident Response System seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if where the SABIC inflates.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. functions after an event, the ignition switch must be However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a changed from IGN ON/RUN to IGN OFF.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! WARNING! Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, • Modifications to any part of the air bag system seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac- could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag You will want to have the air bags ready to system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may inflate for your protection in a collision.
Page 83: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint were buckled/fastened; Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may •...
Page 84: Child Restraints
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, seat for your child. Carefully read and follow all the such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- instructions and warnings in the child restraint Owner’s ment, can read the information if they have access to the Manual and on all the labels attached to the car seat.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 WARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Small Children Children who are at least two years old Forward-Facing Child Restraint with a or who have out-grown the height or five-point Harness, facing forward in the weight limit of their rear-facing child rear seat of the vehicle...
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until air bag.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant allowed by the child seat.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Children Too Large For Booster Seats 5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Combined LATCH – Weight of the LATCH – Restraint Type Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only + Top Tether...
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- Restraint System equipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchor / Top Tether Locations Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Child Restraint LATCH Positions What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the weight of the child restraint) for using the combined weight of the child and the child LATCH anchorage system to attach the restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can two child restraints be attached using Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with a common lower LATCH anchorage? two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to in- stall a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchor-...
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage.
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Vehicles With A Center Arm Rest Tether For rearward facing infant seats secured in the center seat position with the vehicle seat belts, the rear center seat position has an armrest tether that secures the arm rest in the upward position.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Raise the armrest and attach the tether hook to the To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint strap located on the front of the arm rest. 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat belt following the instructions below.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 move it to its rear-most position to make room for the 7. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by child seat. You may also move the front seat forward pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt to allow more room for the child seat.
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat WARNING! Belt • Improper installation of a child restraint to the The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor or child restraint.
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle ALR / Anchor Locations...
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s weight Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using + weight of the child restraint) for using Child Restraint the seat belt to install a forward facing the Tether Anchor with the seat belt to child restraint, up to the recommended attach a forward facing child restraint?
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) against the child seat. 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating 5.
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether rear-most position to make room for the child seat. strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints You may also move the front seat forward to allow Using the Top Tether Anchorage”...
Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 strap. Refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to attach a tether buckle, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn anchor.
Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchor- ages. Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback) 3.
Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint. 4. For the center seating position, route the tether strap over the seatback and headrest then attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
Page 108: Engine Break-In Recommendations
106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and The top tether anchorages are not visible until the drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
Page 109: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result. vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
Page 110: Exhaust Gas
108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas WARNING! (Continued) • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the WARNING! engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
Page 111: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the Vehicle light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Seat Belts Defroster Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for...
Page 112 110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- been removed for cleaning.
Page 113: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Fluid Leaks The Vehicle Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline Tires fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause patterns.
Page 115: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...129 MIRRORS ......120 ▫...
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS ......140 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED ..157 ▫...
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 ▫ Automatic Headlight Leveling — ▫ Turn Signals ......173 HID Headlights Only .
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Activate/Deactivate....191 HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED ......182 ▫...
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 ▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control ▫ ParkSense® Sensors ....223 Mode ......210 ▫...
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..248 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .237 ▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .239 ▫...
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 ▫ Opening Power Shade — Express ..253 STORAGE ......262 ▫...
Page 122: Mirrors
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. NOTE: The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature is dis- abled when the vehicle is in reverse gear to improve rear view viewing.
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE active. Refer to your “Uconnect® System supplement 9-1-1 Call manual” for further information. 1. Press the 9-1-1 Call button on the Rearview Mirror. ASSIST Call NOTE: In case the 9-1-1 Call button is pushed in error, The ASSIST Button is used to automatically connect you there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 Call to any one of the following support centers:...
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • The vehicle brand. 5. The 9-1-1 operator may attempt to contact appropriate emergency responders and provide them with impor- • The last known GPS coordinates of the vehicle. tant vehicle information and GPS coordinates. 4.
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • The 9-1-1 Call system is embedded into the vehi- • Modifications to any part of the 9-1-1 Call system cle’s electrical system. Do not add aftermarket could cause the air bag system to fail when you electrical equipment to the vehicle’s electrical sys- need it.
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • The Phone Screen will display the following message WARNING! (Continued) “Vehicle phone requires service. Please contact your • The Occupant Restraint Control module turns on dealer.” the Air Bag Warning Light on the instrument panel •...
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The vehicle’s electrical systems are not intact. from placing an emergency call. Wireless and GPS signal reception is required for the 9-1-1 Call system to function • The 9-1-1 Call system software and/or hardware are properly.
Page 129: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight forward or rearward to resist damage.
Page 130: Power Mirrors
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the mirror is manually folded after electrically cycled, Power Mirrors a potential extra button push is required to get the The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s side mirrors back to the home position. If the mirror does not door trim panel.
Page 131: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors - If
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped The drivers outside mirror will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you.
Page 132: Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) - If Equipped
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Seat Only) — If Equipped To access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down one of Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror the visors.
Page 133: Sun Visor "Slide-On-Rod" Feature - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi- tional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to block out the sun. 1. Fold down the sun visor. 2.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the on both sides of the vehicle (12 ft or 3.8 m). The zone BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap- time the vehicle is in a forward gear.
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Sensor Location (Driver Side Shown) Warning Light Location The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an see if an alert is necessary.
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
Page 139: Rear Cross Path
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are WARNING! traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including reducing the radio volume.
Page 141: Modes Of Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Modes Of Operation turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime Three selectable modes of operation are available in the will also be sounded.
Page 142: General Information
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Blind Spot Alert Off 2. The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- When the BSM system is turned off there will be no eration of the device. visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP systems.
Page 143: Power Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Reclining The Seatback The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will rearward.
Page 145: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 power seat. Push the switch forward to increase the WARNING! (Continued) lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the the lumbar support. Pushing upward or downward on shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 146: Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Adjustment the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have reached the desired Some models may be equipped with manual front driver position.
Page 147: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — WARNING! Recline Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, position and release the lever.
Page 148: Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature - If Equipped
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Heated Seats — If Equipped Equipped On some models, the front and rear seats may be To fold the seatback to the flat load-floor position, lift the equipped with heaters located in the seat cushions and recline lever and push the seatback forward.
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will WARNING! (Continued) provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of On some models, the two rear outboard seats may be heat in use.
Page 151: Front Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 blow air through fine perforations in the seat cover to WARNING! help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin ambient temperatures. The fans operate at two speeds, HIGH and LOW.
Page 152: Head Restraints
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! On models that are equipped with remote start, the The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- ventilated seats can be programed to come on during a erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- remote start.
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to reduce the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is design to reduce the risk of injury to the driver or front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- WARNING! (Continued) straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 156: 60/40 Split Rear Seat
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- ward on the head restraint to lower it. Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision.
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and NOTE: positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to • Do not fold the 60% rear seat down with the left fold down easily.
Page 158: Reclining Rear Seat
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Raise Rear Seat Reclining Rear Seat Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer- To recline the seatback, lift the lever located on the ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully outboard side of the seat, lean back and release the lever locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its at the desired position.
Page 159: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! This feature allows the driver to store up to two different Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the memory profiles for easy recall through a memory shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 160: Programming The Memory Feature
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The (1) and (2) buttons which are used to recall either Programming The Memory Feature of two pre-programmed memory profiles. NOTE: To create a new memory profile, perform the following: 1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine).
Page 161: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 NOTE: To program your RKE transmitters, perform the follow- ing: • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a 1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the OFF position. memory profile.
Page 162: Memory Position Recall
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Your RKE transmitters can be unlinked to your Driver Two Memory Position Recall memory settings by pressing the SET (S) button, and • To recall the memory setting for driver two using the within 10 seconds, followed by pressing the UNLOCK memory switch, press MEMORY button number 2 on button on the RKE transmitter.
Page 163: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the Easy Entry/Exit Seat driver seat position is less than 0.9 in (22.7 mm) This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit vehicle.
Page 164: To Open And Close The Hood
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left and lift the hood. To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door.
Page 165: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 parking lights, instrument panel lights, cargo lights and CAUTION! fog lights (if equipped). To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Page 166: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE light and instrument panel lights are also turned on. To CAUTION! turn off the headlights, rotate the headlight switch back to the O (Off) position. Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the NOTE: lenses.
Page 167: Headlights On Automatically With Wipers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Headlights On Automatically With Wipers NOTE: When your headlights come on during the day- time, the instrument panel lights will automatically dim If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights, it to the lower nighttime intensity. also has this customer-programmable feature.
Page 168: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights To Deactivate of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to 1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you (or rearward remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, in car) to manually deactivate the system (normal and other obstructions (sticker, toll box, etc.) on the operation of low beams).
Page 169: Automatic Headlight Leveling - Hid Headlights Only
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 • The Adaptive Headlight System is active only when The headlight switch must be used for normal nighttime driving. the vehicle is moving forward. The Adaptive Headlight System can be turned On or Off Automatic Headlight Leveling —...
Page 170: Parking Lights And Panel Lights
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Parking Lights And Panel Lights To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. To turn off the parking lights, rotate the headlight switch back to the O (Off) position. Fog Lights —...
Page 171: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Interior Lights to its farthest position up until you hear a click. This feature is termed the “Parade” mode and is useful when Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front headlights are required during the day.
Page 172: Lights-On Reminder
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lights-On Reminder eight minutes. If the headlights are turned on and left on for eight minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on lights will automatically turn off.
Page 173: Courtesy Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either Courtesy Lights side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top time visibility.
Page 174: Ambient Light - If Equipped
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ambient Light — If Equipped Multifunction Lever The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- steering column.
Page 175: Turn Signals
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Turn Signals Flash-To-Pass Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 176: Windshield Wipers And Washers
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the multifunction lever on the left side of the steering col- umn. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever. For information on the rear wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Features”...
Page 177: Intermittent Wiper System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 CAUTION! (Continued) turned off, and the blades cannot return to the “park” position, damage to the wiper motor may occur. Intermittent Wiper System Use one of the four intermittent wiper settings when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable delay between cycles, desirable.
Page 178: Windshield Washer Operation
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. Intermittent Wiper Operation NOTE: If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled.
Page 179: Mist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the cycles, then turn off.
Page 180: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind- This feature senses moisture on the windshield and shield.
Page 181: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 • Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ignition is ON, and the automatic transmission is in This feature allows you to tilt the steering column the NEUTRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will upward or downward.
Page 182: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the — IF EQUIPPED steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To This feature allows you to tilt the steering column lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering upward or downward.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel to return the tilt/telescopic steering column to pre- programmed positions.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate. The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start wheel has only one temperature setting.
Page 185: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the WARNING! right side of the steering wheel. • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion, or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the steering wheel heater.
Page 186: To Activate
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on the same time.
Page 187: To Deactivate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 To Deactivate The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h): A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the U.S.
Page 188: To Accelerate For Passing
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will To Decrease Speed continue to decrease until the button is released, then When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de- the new set speed will be established.
Page 189: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes a radar WARNING! sensor and a forward facing camera designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Cannot take street, traffic, and weather condi- • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience tions into account, and may be limited upon system. It is not a substitute for active driving adverse sight distance conditions.
Page 191: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 • Normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control mode WARNING! (Continued) for cruising at a constant preset speed. For additional You should switch off the ACC system: information, refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise •...
Page 192: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise Control. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) You can only engage ACC if the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h).
Page 193: To Activate/Deactivate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 • When you apply the brakes. • When the parking brake is set. • When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE- VERSE or NEUTRAL. • When the Vehicle speed is outside of the speed range. •...
Page 194: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the system off when you are not using To Set A Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the SET + button or the SET - button and release.
Page 195: To Cancel
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 • The shift lever/gear selector is removed from the Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do not, the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set Drive position. speed. If this occurs: •...
Page 196: To Resume
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control WARNING! ON/OFF button is pressed. The Resume function should only be used if traffic • The ignition is turned OFF. and road conditions permit. Resuming a set speed •...
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: continue to increase in 10 km/h increments until the button is released.
Page 198: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The ACC system decelerates the vehicle to a full stop Metric Speed (km/h) when following a target vehicle. If an ACC host vehicle • Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 km/h follows a target vehicle to a standstill, after two decrease in set speed.
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead. This distance setting displays in the EVIC. Distance Setting 3 Bars (Long) Distance Setting 4 Bars (Longest)
Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Distance Setting 2 Bars (Medium) Distance Setting 1 Bar (Short) To increase the distance setting, press the Distance Set- ting — Increase button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting increases by one bar (longer).
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 • The distance setting is changed. To decrease the distance setting, press the Distance Setting — Decrease button and release. Each time the • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on button is pressed, the distance setting decreases by one ACC Activation).
Page 202: Overtake Aid
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtake Aid When driving with ACC engaged and following a target vehicle, the system will provide an additional accelera- tion to assist in passing vehicles in front. This additional acceleration is triggered when the driver utilizes the left turn signal.
Page 203: Acc Operation At Stop
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 ACC Operation At Stop WARNING! If the ACC system brings your vehicle to a standstill When the ACC system is resumed, the driver must while following a target vehicle, if the target vehicle starts ensure that there are no pedestrians, vehicles or moving within two seconds of your vehicle coming to a objects in the path of the vehicle.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ON/ The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC OFF button (located on the steering wheel) until one of activity occurs, which may include any of the following: the following displays in the EVIC: •...
Page 205: Display Warnings And Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Display Warnings And Maintenance vehicle has left these areas. Under rare conditions, when the radar is not tracking any vehicles or objects in its path “Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” this warning may temporarily occur.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Do not remove any screws from the sensor. Doing so NOTE: could cause an ACC system malfunction or failure and • If the “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar require a sensor realignment. Sensor”...
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 obstructions, such as mud, dirt, or ice on windshield and When the condition that created limited functionality is fog on the inside of glass. In these cases, the EVIC will no longer present, the system will return to full function- display “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front ality.
Page 208: Precautions While Driving With Acc
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Precautions While Driving With ACC In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection issues. In these cases, ACC may brake late or unexpect- edly. The driver needs to stay alert and may need to intervene.
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 the vehicle is out of the curve the system will resume Using ACC On Hills your original Set Speed. This is a part of normal ACC When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in system functionality.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Changing ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the ACC system to take action.
Page 211: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Narrow Vehicle Example Stationary Object And Stationary Vehicle Example Stationary Objects And Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations Classification Specifications: where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and 47 C.F.R.
Page 212: Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control WARNING! Mode In the normal Cruise Control mode, the system will In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, a Normal not react to vehicles ahead. In addition, the proximity (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control mode is available warning does not activate and no alarm will sound for cruising at fixed speeds.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will Once a speed has been set a message (CRUISE CON- TROL SET TO MPH/KM) will appear indicating what continue to increase in 5 mph increments until the speed was set.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will The speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: continue to decrease in 10 km/h increments until the button is released.
Page 215: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 • The shift lever/gear selector is removed from the PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF Drive position. EQUIPPED The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist system provides visual To Resume Speed and audible indications of the distance between the rear To resume a previously set speed, push the RES button fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.
Page 216: Parksense® Sensors
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE (EVIC) indicating the vehicle speed is too fast. The ParkSense® Warning Display system will become active again if the vehicle speed is The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be displayed if decreased to speeds less than approximately 6 mph Sound and Display is selected from the Customer - (9 km/h).
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from a single 1/2 second tone to slow, to fast, to continuous. Park Assist Ready The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in the left and/or right rear regions based on...
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Slow Tone Fast Tone...
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 221: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled with the ParkSense® switch. During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System has detected a faulted condition, the When the ParkSense®...
Page 222: Cleaning The Parksense® System
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SEN- ParkSense® System Usage Precautions SORS” appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information NOTE: Center (EVIC) make sure the outer surface and the • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, underside of the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then cycle dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense®...
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 • ParkSense®, when on, will reduce the volume of the • ParkSense® should be disabled when the liftgate is in radio when it is sounding a tone. the open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE. An open liftgate could provide a false indication that an •...
Page 224: Parksense® Front And Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) obstacle than the rear fascia when the loudspeaker • Drivers must be careful when backing up even sounds the continuous tone. Also, the sensors when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem- behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false...
Page 225: Parksense® Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 ParkSense® will retain the last system state (enabled or (200 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is direction, depending on the location, type and orienta- changed to the ON/RUN position.
Page 226: Parksense® Display
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ParkSense® Warning screen is located within the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). It provides visual warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia/bumper and/or front fascia/bumper and the de- tected obstacle. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Settings”...
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 vehicle moves closer to the object, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from a single 1/2 second tone to slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than 12 in (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) (30 cm) Front Distance Greater than 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in...
Page 230: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Park Assist Audible Alerts Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® ParkSense® will turn off the Front Park Assist audible ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled with the alert (chime) after approximately 3 seconds when an ParkSense®...
Page 231: Service The Parksense® Park Assist System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System arc alerts will interrupt the PARKSENSE UNAVAIL- ABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS , PARKSENSE UNAVAIL- During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense® System ABLE WIPE FRONT SENSORS , or PARKSENSE UN- has detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster AVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED messages if an object will actuate a single chime, once per ignition cycle, and it...
Page 232: Cleaning The Parksense® System
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you turn ParkSense® off, the instrument cluster If the PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE- QUIRED message appears in the EVIC, see an autho- will display “PARKSENSE OFF.” Furthermore, once rized dealer. you turn ParkSense® off, it remains off until you turn it on again, even if you cycle the ignition key.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 • Use the ParkSense® switch to turn the ParkSense® CAUTION! system off if objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is unable to hitches, etc. are placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper.
Page 234: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem- • Drivers must be careful when backing up even bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for delay turned OFF), the rear camera mode is exited and further information. the navigation or audio screen appears again. When enabled, active guide lines are overlaid on the When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera image to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its...
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView® should only Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera. Always be used as a parking aid. The ParkView® camera is check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to unable to view every obstacle or object in your check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, ob-...
Page 237: Overhead Console
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 OVERHEAD CONSOLE Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of Opener (HomeLink®), power liftgate and power sunroof the console.
Page 238: Courtesy Lights
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The Courtesy Lights lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is corner of the lens.
Page 239: Sunglasses Bin Door
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Sunglasses Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED At the front of the console a compartment is provided for HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ment access is a “push/push”...
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HomeLink® Buttons/Overhead Consoles HomeLink® Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner NOTE: HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.
Page 241: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- gram while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® button you want to program and the hand-held trans- mitter button.
Page 243: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, there may be a light that blinks when the garage door follow these steps: opener/device is in the LEARN/TRAIN mode.
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT gram while keeping the HomeLink®...
Page 245: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 Canadian/Gate Operator Programming 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink® button, while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand-held For programming transmitters in Canada/United States transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink® has that require the transmitter signals to “time-out”...
Page 246: Using Homelink
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for Using HomeLink® programming, plug it back in at this time. To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink® button. Activation will now occur for the Reprogramming A Single HomeLink®...
Page 247: Troubleshooting Tips
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- here are some of the most common solutions: ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while •...
Page 248: General Information
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with use a garage door opener without these safety fea- FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex- tures. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet pressly approved by the party responsible for compli- at www.HomeLink.com for safety information or ance could void the user’s authority to operate the...
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 WARNING! • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. Do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 250: Opening Sunroof - Express
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a WARNING! (Continued) partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. held rearward again. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any Closing Sunroof —...
Page 251: Pinch Protect Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 Pinch Protect Feature Sunshade Operation This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is sunroof will automatically retract.
Page 252: Sunroof Maintenance
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunroof Maintenance COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. The CommandView® sunroof switch is located to the left between the sun visors on the overhead console.
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 WARNING! • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. Do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 254: Opening Sunroof - Express
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a WARNING! (Continued) partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. held rearward again. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any Closing Sunroof —...
Page 255: Opening Power Shade - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 Opening Power Shade — Express the movement and the shade will remain in a partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and held Press the shade switch rearward and release it within rearward again.
Page 256: Venting Sunroof - Express
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE movement and the shade will remain in a partially closed sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- condition until the switch is pushed and held forward tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and again.
Page 257: Sunroof Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 Sunroof Maintenance ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) power the glass panel. outlets that can be used to power cellular phones, small electronics and other low powered electrical accessories.
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo outlet located in the storage area of the center console. area.
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel Fuse Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 — F104 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Console Bin 2 — F90–F91 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel 3 —...
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
Page 262: Power Inverter - If Equipped
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron- ics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
Page 263: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices CUPHOLDERS prior to using the inverter. There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the center console. WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: •...
Page 264: Storage
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers STORAGE located in the fold-down center armrest. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Rear Cupholders Glove Compartment...
Page 265: Door Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the Door Storage latch and lower the glove compartment door. Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy access. Opened Glove Compartment Door Panel Storage...
Page 266: Console Features
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Console Features To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on the small latch located on the lid. The center console contains both an upper and a lower storage area. Storage Compartment Latches Storage Compartment...
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the Your vehicle may have an optional CD or DVD player lower storage compartment. located in the center console. Lower Storage Compartment Lower Storage Compartment CD/DVD Player — If Equipped...
Page 268: Cargo Area Features
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press in on the flashlight to release it. WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.
Page 269: Cargo Storage Bins
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a rear sub- twice for low, and a third time to return to off. woofer, the passenger side cargo area will not be avail- able.
Page 270: Retractable Cargo Area Cover - If Equipped
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Two additional storage bins are located under the load floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor and attach the tether hook (attached to the bottom of the load floor) to the liftgate opening. Lower Storage Bins Retractable Cargo Area Cover —...
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 To cover the cargo area: 1. Grasp the cover at the center handle. Pull it over the cargo area. 2. Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in the pillar trim cover.
Page 272: Rear Cargo Tie-Downs
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment.
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits • To help protect against personal injury, passengers described on the label attached to the left door or should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear left door center pillar.
Page 274: Rear Window Features
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the mul- tifunction lever on the left side of the steering column. The rear wiper/washer is operated by rotating a switch, located at the middle of the lever.
Page 275: Rear Window Defroster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 release of the switch, the wipers will resume the continu- mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will ous rear wiper operation. When this rotary control is in illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The the OFF position, rotating it downward will activate the rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap- rear washer pump which will continue to operate as long...
Page 276: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not CAUTION! (Continued) exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity. • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive To move the crossbars, loosen the attachments, located at window cleaners on the interior surface of the the upper edge of each crossbar, approximately eight window.
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 • If (or any metallic object) is placed over the satellite CAUTION! (Continued) radio antenna (if equipped), you may experience in- • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do terruption of satellite radio reception. For improved not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of satellite radio reception, avoid placing the rear cross- 150 lb (68 kg).
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
Page 279: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Battery Saver Mode/Battery Saver On INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..280 Message — If Equipped ....299 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Customer Programmable Features — ▫ Important Notes For Dual Video Screen Uconnect® 5.0 Settings ....310 System ......360 ▫...
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 CD/DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc MAINTENANCE ..374 CLIMATE CONTROLS ....375 ▫ General Overview .....376 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES .
Page 282: Instrument Panel Features
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Lower Switch Bank 11 — Hood Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch 12 — Fuel Door Release 3 — Radio 8 — Storage Bin (SD Card, AUX, USB Media Hub) 13 —...
Page 283: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 284: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light 1. Tachometer This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and (RPM x 1000).
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 5. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped 8. Speedometer This indicator will illuminate when the front fog Indicates vehicle speed. lights are on. 9. Selectable EVIC Information 6. Selectable EVIC Information This area of the cluster will display selectable informa- This area of the cluster will display selectable informa- tion such as compass, outside temperature, etc.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Certain conditions, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate WARNING! the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced driving cycles.
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 12. Temperature Gauge WARNING! The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that others could be badly burned by steam or boiling the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light remains on when the parking brake has been NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake tions.
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by 15. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the Each tire, including the spare (if provided), ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap- should be checked monthly when cold and proximately two seconds.
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to...
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 16. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) When the appropriate conditions exist, this display Display/Odometer Display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) messages. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Cen- The odometer display shows the total distance the ve- ter”...
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19. Vehicle Security Light ON/RUN position. It should go out with the engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator This light will flash rapidly for approximately Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a 15 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is malfunction has been detected in the ESC system.
Page 293: Electronic Vehicle Information
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation. 22. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Terrain • Driver Assist — If Equipped • Fuel Economy • Trip • Audio • Stored Messages • Screen Setup • Speed Warning — If Equipped • Diagnostic Codes EVIC Buttons • UP Arrow Button The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP arrow button to scroll...
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 • BACK/LEFT Arrow Button Info, Terrain, Driver Assist, Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Audio, Stored Messages, Screen Set Up, Speed Press and release the LEFT arrow button to Warning-If Equipped, Diagnostics Codes). access the information screens or sub-menu •...
Page 296: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) 7. Air Suspension Status Displays 8. 4WD Status The EVIC displays are located in the center portion of the 9. Selectable Gauge 2 cluster and consists of multiple sections: 10. Selectable Gauge 1 1.
Page 297: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 • Five Second Unstored Messages as there is a stored message, an “i” will be displayed in the EVIC’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of message type are “Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out” message takes control of the main display area for five and “Low Tire Pressure”.
Page 298: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Messages
296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unless reset, this message will continue to display each NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if reset.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 • Service Antilock Brake System • Battery Voltage Low • Service Electronic Throttle Control • Service Electronic Throttle Control • Service Power Steering • Lights On • Cruise Off • Right Turn Signal Light Out •...
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Remote Start Aborted Door Open • Autostick Unavailable Service Required • Remote Start Aborted Hood Open • Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req. • Remote Start Aborted Tailgate Open • Transmission Getting Hot Press Brake •...
Page 301: Battery Saver Mode/Battery Saver On Message - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 • Off Road 1 Ride Height Achieved The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the • Off Road 2 Ride Height Achieved middle, and red telltales on the left. •...
Page 302: Evic Amber Telltales
300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EVIC Amber Telltales stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEU- TRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the light This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- turns off. tales. These telltales include: •...
Page 303: Evic Red Telltales
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 • Oil Temperature Warning Light EVIC Red Telltales This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is telltales include: high. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as •...
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light • Engine Temperature Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the This light warns of an overheated engine condi- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- light will come on when the ignition is first proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb...
Page 305: Evic Green Telltales
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • Electric Power Steering Malfunction – If Equipped EVIC Selectable Menu Items Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow buttons until This telltale is on when the Electric Power the desired Selectable Menu icon is highlighted in the Steering is not operating and needs service.
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL arrow button and Coolant Temp will be displayed. Press If tire pressure is OK for all tires a vehicle ICON is the LEFT or RIGHT arrow button to scroll through the displayed with tire pressure values in each corner of the information sub-menus and press the OK button to select ICON.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 Trip A is highlighted in the EVIC (Toggle left or right to select Trip A or Trip B). The Trip B information will display the following: Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow • Distance button until the Trip A icon is highlighted in the EVIC (Toggle left or right to select Trip A or •...
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Stored Messages Screen Setup Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Messages Menu item is high- button until the Screen Setup display icon is lighted in the EVIC.
Page 309: Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 Terrain Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items Current Gear Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow • On button until the Terrain display icon is high- • Off lighted in the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to display the Selec- Upper Left Terrain, Air Suspension, Drivetrain, Vehicle Pitch, Vehicle...
Page 310: Uconnect® Settings
308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trip A Restore To Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default Settings) • Trip B • Cancel Upper Right • Okay • None • Compass (default setting) Uconnect® SETTINGS The Uconnect® system uses a combination of soft and •...
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 Uconnect® 5.0 Soft-Keys And Hard-Keys 1 — Uconnect® Soft-Keys 2 — Uconnect® Hard-Keys Uconnect® 8.4 Soft-Keys And Hard-Keys 1 — Uconnect® Soft-Keys 2 — Uconnect® Hard-Keys...
Page 312: Hard-Keys
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Hard-Keys Soft-Keys Hard-Keys are located below the Uconnect® system in Soft-Keys are accessible on the Uconnect® display. the center of the instrument panel. In addition, there is a Customer Programmable Features — Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right side of the Uconnect®...
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • Display Brightness With Headlights ON next to the setting, showing that setting has been se- lected. Once the setting is complete, either press the Back When in this display, you may select the overall screen Arrow soft-key or the Back hard-key to return to the brightness with the headlights on.
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Show Command List soft-key, then touch the desired language soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the language, showing that When in this display, you may choose to Never, With setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key Help or Always display the Teleprompter with possible to return to the previous menu.
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 • Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster — If Equipped Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. If 24h is selected, AM/PM soft-keys will be greyed When this feature is selected, the turn-by-turn directions out (unavailable).
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Safety/Assistance For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con- trol (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” soft-key the fol- Vehicle.” lowing settings will be available: • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) — Active Braking •...
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 • ParkSense® “ParkSense® Front Chime Volume” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the The ParkSense® system will scan for objects behind the setting had been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key vehicle when the transmission shift lever/gear selector is to return to the previous menu.
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ParkSense® Park Assist Braking next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the When this feature is selected, the park assist system will previous menu. detect objects located behind the vehicle and utilize •...
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 selector is in the REVERSE position. The mirrors will activated in Lights mode. When this mode is selected, the move back to their previous position when the transmis- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will sion is shifted out of REVERSE.
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ParkView® Backup Camera display whenever the shift lever/gear selector is put into REVERSE. The image will be displayed on the radio Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear touchscreen display along with a caution note to “check Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen entire surroundings”...
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 After five seconds, this note will disappear. To make your soft-key, the “settings” soft-key, then the “Safety & Driv- selection, touch the “ParkView® Backup Camera Static ing Assistance” soft-key. Press the “Parkview Backup Gridlines” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to camera Delay”...
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the “Hill Start Assist” soft-key, until a check-mark ap- engine is shut off. To change the Headlights Off Delay pears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been setting, touch the “Headlights Off Delay” soft-key, and selected.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 • Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on your selection, touch the “Headlights With Wipers”...
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Doors & Locks check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to After pressing the “Doors & Locks” soft-key the follow- return to the previous menu. ing settings will be available: •...
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 passenger’s doors. When Unlock All Doors On 1st Push unlocks the doors when the outside door handle is is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first push of grabbed. To make your selection, touch the “Passive the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start” to ON) when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter soft-key the following settings will be available: is used to unlock the door.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 • Easy Exit Seats • Headlight Off Delay When this feature is selected, the Driver’s seat will When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to automatically move rearward once the engine is shut off. have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds To make your selection, touch the Easy Exit Seats soft- when exiting the vehicle.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Perform Compass Calibration NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Lap- Touch the “Calibration” soft-key to change this setting. tops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the module is located, and it can cause interference with the need to manually reset the compass.
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 • Equalizer • Surround Sound When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and This feature provides simulated surround sound mode. Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and – To make your selection, touch the “Surround Sound” setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale soft-key, select On or Off followed by pressing the back between the “+”...
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone/Bluetooth® showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated. After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” soft-key the fol- • Suspension Display Messages lowing settings will be available: • Paired Devices When All is selected, all the Air Suspension Alerts will be displayed.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 next to your selection and a check-mark appears next to your selection, touch the “Channel Skip” soft-key, select the feature showing the system has been activated or the the channels you would like to skip followed by pressing check-mark is removed showing the system has been the back arrow soft-key.
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Regional Radio Setup After pressing the “Radio Setup” soft-key the following When this feature is selected it forces regional service- settings will be available. following enabling automatic switching to network sta- tions. To change the Regional setting touch the “Off” or •...
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 Clear Personal Data Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start, En- gine Off Options, Compass, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth, After touching the “Clear Personal Data Settings” soft- SiriusXM Setup and System Information. key the following settings will be available: NOTE: Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a •...
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Display Brightness With Headlights OFF Display After pressing the “Display” soft-key the following set- When in this display, you may select the brightness with tings will be available: the headlights off. Adjust the brightness with the + and – setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale •...
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • Units • Touchscreen Beep When in this display, you may select to have the EVIC, When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) changed sound heard when a touchscreen button (soft-key) is between US and Metric units of measure.
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Time Minutes Clock After pressing the “Clock” soft-key the following settings When in this display, you may adjust the minutes. The will be available: “Sync with GPS Time” soft-key must be unchecked. To make your selection, touch the “+”...
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 Safety & Driving Assistance For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con- trol (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” soft-key the fol- Vehicle”. lowing settings will be available: • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) — Active Braking •...
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) — If Equipped soft-key until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch the The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) sets the distance at back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. which the steering wheel will provide feedback for •...
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 • Front ParkSense® Chime Volume — If Equipped check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key The Front ParkSense® Chime Volume settings can be to return to the previous menu. ParkSense® will retain its selected from the EVIC or Uconnect®...
Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse • Blind Spot Alert When this feature is selected, the exterior sideview When this feature is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the Provides alerts, visual and/or audible, to indicate objects RUN position and the transmission shift lever is in the in your blind spot.
Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is the setting had been selected. Touch the back arrow not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned.
Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ParkView® Backup Camera Static Gridlines — If • ParkView® Backup Camera Delay Equipped When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear delay turned OFF), the rear camera mode is exited and Back Up Camera Static Guidelines that allows you to see the navigation or audio screen appears again.
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 • Rain Sensing Auto Wipers Lights After pressing the “Lights” soft-key the following set- When this feature is selected, the system will automati- tings will be available: cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield.
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped “Lights / SmartBeam™ — If Equipped” in “Understand- ing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further informa- When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is tion. in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap- •...
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 • Sound Horn With Lock next to the setting, showing that setting has been se- lected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when previous menu.
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 1st Push Of Key Fob Unlocks result in the driver’s door opening. If Driver’s Door first is selected, once the driver door is opened, the interior When 1st Push Of Key Fob Unlocks is selected, only the door lock/unlock switch can be used to unlock all doors driver’s door will unlock on the first push of the Remote (or use RKE transmitter).
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 • Memory To FOB — If Equipped Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start” This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to soft-key the following settings will be available: enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle.
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Off Power Delay Seats” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has been selected. Touch When this feature is selected, the power window the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. switches, radio, Uconnect®...
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 Compass Settings — If Equipped After pressing the “Compass Settings” soft-key the fol- lowing settings will be available: • Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL also calibrate the compass by pressing the “ON” soft-key NOTE: Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide your and completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area finger up or down to change the setting as well as touch free from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL directly on the desired setting.
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 To make your selection, touch the “AUX Volume Match” Air Suspension — If Equipped soft-key, select On or Off followed by pressing the back After pressing the Suspension soft-key the following arrow soft-key. settings will be available. •...
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tire Jack Mode • Wheel Alignment Mode When this feature is selected the air suspension system is Before performing a wheel alignment this mode must be disabled to assist with changing a spare tire. Touch the enabled.
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 • Subscription Information Restore Settings After pressing the “Restore Settings” soft-key the follow- New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free ing settings will be available: limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with your radio. Following the expiration of the free •...
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Clear Personal Data iPod® control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod® and iPhone® devices. Some iPod® software versions After touching the “Clear Personal Data Settings” soft- may not fully support the iPod® control features. Please key the following settings will be available: visit Apple’s website for software updates.
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 • Your vehicle may be equipped with a Blu-ray™ Disc Getting Started Player. If equipped with a Blu-ray™ Disc Player, the • Screen(s) located in the rear of front seats: Open the icon will be present on the Player. LCD screen cover by lifting up on cover.
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Seat Entertainment System Channel 1 (Rear 1) • With the Dual Video Screen System, Channel 1 (Rear 1) Rear Seat Entertainment System Remote Control on the Remote Control and Headphones refers to Channel Selector Screen 1 (driver’s side) and Channel 2 (Rear 2) on the Remote Control and Headphones refers to Screen 2 (passenger’s side).
Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 Dual Video Screen NOTE: Typically there are two different ways to operate the features of the Rear Seat Entertainment System. • The Remote Control • The Touchscreen Radio (If Equipped) Rear Seat Entertainment System Headphone Channel Selector •...
Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blu-ray™ Disc Player To view a Blu-ray™ insert the disc into the Blu-ray™ Disc Player. Playback will begin automatically after the Blu- Play A Blu-ray™ Disc ray™ Disc is recognized by the disc drive. If playback The Blu-ray™...
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 • Press the Media soft-key, then touch the Rear Media soft key. • Touch the OK soft-key to begin playing the Blu-ray™ Disc on the touchscreen radio. Using The Remote Control • Select an audio channel (Rear 1 for driver’s side rear screen and Rear 2 for passenger’s side rear screen), then press the source key and using the up and down arrows, highlight disc from the menu and press the OK...
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When connecting an external source to the AUX/HDMI radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after input, ensure to follow the standard color coding for the the disc is recognized and displays the menu screen or audio/video jacks: starts playing the first track.
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 2. Touch the Rear Media soft-key to display the Rear Media Control screen. Select DISC Mode On The Rear Seat Entertainment Screen Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls Rear Media Control Screen 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key, the select source soft-key and 1.
Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System • The Rear Seat Entertainment System is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio and video simultane- ously. • The Blu-ray™ Disc Player can play CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray™...
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 Blu-ray™ Disc Player Remote Control — If audio while the screen is closed, press the Power Equipped button to turn the headphone transmitter on. 2. Channel Selector Indicators — When a button is pressed, the currently affected channel or channel button is illuminated momentarily.
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL — Press and hold to fast forward through the 15. BACK — Press to exit out of menus or return to current audio track or video chapter. source selection screen. (Play/Pause) — Begin/resume or pause disc —...
Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 Headphones Operation The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. If no audio is heard after increasing the volume control, verify that the screen is turned on, the channel is not muted and the headphone channel selector switch is on the desired channel.
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Controls NOTE: • When both the headphone and the remote control The headphone power indicator and controls are located channel selector switches are on Channel 1, the on the right ear cup. Remote is controlling Channel 1 and the headphones NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before are tuned to the audio on Channel 1.
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 5. To cancel out of the Mode Selection menu, press the Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited BACK button on the remote control. Warranty Who Does This Warranty Cover? This warranty covers Replacing The Headphone Batteries the initial user or purchaser ( you or your ) of this Each set of headphones requires two AAA batteries for particular Unwired Technology LLC ( Unwired ) wire-...
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TECHNOLOGY IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES PRODUCTS, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR- OR DAMAGES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY RESULT- RANTIES (EXPRESS OR IMPLIED), INCLUDING ANY ING FROM THE USE OF, OR ANY FAILURE OR DE- WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FECT IN, THE PRODUCT, NOR IS UNWIRED LIABLE FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Display Settings Display Settings menu. These settings control the appear- ance of the video on the screen. The factory default settings are already set for optimum viewing, so there is no need to change these settings under normal circum- stances.
Page 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed the remote control’s power button to turn audio on. If audio is still not heard, check that fully charged batteries To listen to only audio portion of the channel with the are installed in the headphones.
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 match in order for the disc to play. If the region code for also play DVD-Video content recorded to a DVD-R or the DVD disc does not match the region code for the DVD-RW disc. DVD-ROM discs (either pressed or re- player, the disc will not play.
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • For CD Data (or CD-ROM) discs, always use the Compressed Audio Files (MP3 and WMA) ISO-9660 (Level 1 or Level 2), Joliet, or Romeo format. The Blu-ray™ Disc player is capable of playing MP3 Other formats (such as UDF, HFS, or others) are not (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) and WMA (Windows Media supported.
Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 • Other compression formats such as AAC, MP3 Pro, Radio displays. A dirty, damaged, or incompatible disc Ogg Vorbis, and ATRAC3 will not play. The Blu-ray™ format are all potential causes for a Disc Error message. player will automatically skip the file and begin play- If a disc has a damaged track which results in audible or ing the next available file.
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Product Agreement General Information This product incorporates copyright protection technol- This system complies with Part 15 of the FCC Operation ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- is subject to the following two conditions: tual property rights.
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a EQUIPPED push-button in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker The remote sound system controls are located on the rear switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom surface of the steering wheel.
Page 376: Cd/Dvd/Blu-Ray™ Disc Maintenance
374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The button located in the center of the left-hand control 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- wiping from center to edge. grammed in the radio preset pushbutton.
Page 377: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 • This device may not cause harmful interference. RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES • This device must accept any interference received, Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from including interference that may cause undesired op- your radio.
Page 378: General Overview
376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL General Overview Soft-Keys Hard-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. The hard-keys are located below the Uconnect® screen. Uconnect® 5.0 Automatic Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys Automatic Climate Controls — Hard-Keys...
Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off. 2. A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the A/C indicator will turn off.
Page 380 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Front Defrost Button CAUTION! Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this fea- the heating elements: ture is ON.
Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 7. Passenger Temperature Control Up Button 9. SYNC Press the Sync soft-key to toggle the Sync feature On/Off. Provides the passenger with independent temperature The Sync indicator is illuminated when this feature is control. Push the hard-key button for warmer tempera- enabled.
Page 382 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Bi-Level Mode Soft-Key Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting. through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
Page 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 • Defrost Mode NOTE: In Sync mode, this button will also automatically adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same Air comes from the windshield and side window time. demist outlets. Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side win- 14.
Page 384: Climate Control Functions
382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than the temperature bar into the red area, indicates warmer temperatures. Moving the temperature bar into the blue expected, check the front of the A/C condenser (lo- area indicates cooler temperatures.
Page 385: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 Recirculation mode will cause the LED in the control button to blink and then turn off. When outside air contains smoke, odors, or Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, Automatic Operation you may wish to recirculate interior air by pressing the Recirculation control button.
Page 386: Operating Tips
384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by adjusting the blower control. The fan will now operate at • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected. This cold or hot vehicles.
Page 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 A solution of 50% OAT (Organic Additive Technology) Window Fogging coolant that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Standard MS-12106 and 50% water is recommended. moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Refer to “Maintenance Procedures”...
Page 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Outside Air Intake A/C Air Filter Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the The climate control system filters outside air containing windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves dust, pollen and some odors. Strong odors cannot be collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they totally filtered out.
Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
Page 391 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock....402 STARTING PROCEDURES ....395 ▫...
Page 392 390 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Shifting Procedures ....416 OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ....431 ▫...
Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 ▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY — IF EQUIPPED ..... . .443 (Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only) .
Page 394 392 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ....478 ▫ Life Of Tire ......485 ▫...
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ....499 ▫ Starting ......506 ▫...
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal (Summit RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND Models) — If Equipped ....518 MOTORHOME, ETC.) ....528 ▫...
Page 397: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children), and do not present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with...
Page 398: Keyless Enter-N-Go
396 STARTING AND OPERATING Keyless Enter-N-Go™ CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- This feature allows the driver to oper- ing precautions are not observed: ate the ignition switch with the push • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL of a button, as long as the Remote into any forward gear when the engine is above Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to position. If the shift lever/gear selector is not in PARK the engine starting, press the button again. and the ENGINE START/STOP button is pushed once, the Driver Information Display (DID) will dis- NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine play a “Vehicle Not In Park”...
Page 400: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
398 STARTING AND OPERATING and START. To change the ignition positions without Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C) starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of steps: an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- •...
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE WARNING! (Continued) START/STOP Button) • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it If the engine fails to start after you have followed the started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- “Normal Starting”...
Page 402: After Starting
400 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting WARNING! The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will Remember to disconnect the engine block heater decrease as the engine warms up. cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —...
Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
Page 404: Key Ignition Park Interlock
402 STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock CAUTION! This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK ing precautions are not observed: before the engine can be turned off.
Page 405: Fuel Economy (Eco) Mode
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode When the Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will change the following: The Fuel Economy (ECO) mode can improve the vehi- • The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift cle’s overall fuel economy during normal driving condi- tions.
Page 406: Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
404 STARTING AND OPERATING Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission The electronically-controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are Your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art, fuel self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new efficient eight-speed transmission. The electronic shift vehicle may be somewhat abrupt.
Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 DRIVE or SPORT position will manually select the trans- Gear Ranges mission gear, and will display the current gear in the DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or instrument cluster. Refer to Paddle Shift Mode in this NEUTRAL into another gear range.
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before WARNING! (Continued) shifting the transmission to PARK. As an added precau- • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill if the engine speed is higher than idle speed.
Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or transmission is locked in PARK, securing the ve- hicle against unwanted movement. in a location accessible to children), and do not •...
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING REVERSE (R) CAUTION! (Continued) This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete must start the engine, and also press the brake stop.
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as CAUTION! when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi- tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other while towing heavy trailers), use the Paddle Shift reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause switches (refer to Paddle Shift Mode in this section) to severe transmission damage.
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING switch between DRIVE and SPORT modes, tap the shift illuminated. A message in the instrument cluster will lever rearward. SPORT mode is only accessible from inform the driver of the more serious conditions, and DRIVE. indicate what actions may be necessary. NOTE: When Sport Mode is enabled, the vehicle’s air In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission suspension system will operate in “Aero”...
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 4. Wait approximately 30 seconds. control of the vehicle. Paddle Shift allows you to maxi- mize engine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and 5. Restart the engine. downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no This system can also provide you with more control longer detected, the transmission will return to normal during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions,...
Page 414 412 STARTING AND OPERATING • If a requested downshift would cause the engine to In Paddle Shift mode, the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver, over-speed, that shift will not occur. unless an engine lugging or overspeed condition would •...
Page 415: Four-Wheel Drive Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 To disengage Paddle Shift mode, press and hold the (+) Traction Control (BTC) System, which combines standard shift paddle until D or S is once again displayed in the ABS and Traction Control, provides resistance to any instrument cluster.
Page 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING This transfer case is fully automatic in the 4WD HI mode. Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping When additional traction is required, the 4WD LOW speeds. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. position can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together and force the front and rear wheels to rotate at WARNING!
Page 417: Shift Positions
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 Shift Positions WARNING! For additional information on the appropriate use of each You or others could be injured or killed if you leave 4WD system mode position, see the information below: the vehicle unattended with the power transfer unit 4WD AUTO in the NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake.
Page 418: Shifting Procedures
416 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Refer to “Selec-Terrain® – If Equipped” for fur- ther information on the various positions and their intended usages. Shifting Procedures 4WD HI To 4WD LOW With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running, shift the transmission into “N”, and press the “4WD LOW”...
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a NOTE: transfer case motor temperature protection condition • If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a transfer exists, a “For 4x4 Low Slow Below 3 mph (5 km/h) Put case motor temperature protection condition exists, a Trans in “N”...
Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) 4. If vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift™ air suspen- sion, ensure the vehicle is set to Normal Ride Height. WARNING! 5. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case “N” button (located by the You or others could be injured or killed if you leave selector switch) for four seconds.
Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, a “To Tow Vehicle Safely, Read Neutral Shift Procedure in Owners Manual” message will flash from the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold 8. After the “N” button has been released, the transfer the recessed transfer case “N” button (located by the case will shift to the position indicated by the selector selector switch) for one second.
Page 423: Quadra-Drive® Ii System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 • The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position left and right wheels. With a traction difference between for a shift to take place and for the position indicator left and right wheels, the coupling will sense a speed lights to be operable.
Page 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING launches, to minimize wheel slippage. If equipped with air suspension, the level will change to Normal Ride Height (NRH) if the transfer case is in high range. The level will change to Off-Road 1 if the transfer case is in Low range.
Page 425: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Display Messages
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 • Mud – Off road calibration for use on low traction Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) surfaces such as mud. Driveline is maximized for Display Messages traction. Some binding may be felt on less forgiving When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will surfaces.
Page 426 424 STARTING AND OPERATING • Normal Ride Height (NRH) – This is the standard position of the suspension and is meant for normal driving. • Off-Road 1 (OR1) (Raises the vehicle approximately 1.28 in (32.5 mm) – This is the primary position for all off-road driving until OR2 is needed.
Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 required. To enter OR2, press the “Up” button twice speed falls below 30 mph (48 km/h). The vehicle will from the NRH position or once from the OR1 position enter Aero Mode, regardless of vehicle speed if the while vehicle speed is below 20 mph (32 km/h).
Page 428 426 STARTING AND OPERATING below 15 mph (24 km/h) the vehicle height will begin The Selec-Terrain™ switch will automatically change the to lower. If the vehicle speed remains between 15 mph vehicle to the proper height based on the position of the (24 km/h) and 25 mph (40 km/h) for greater than 60 Selec-Terrain™...
Page 429: Air Suspension Modes
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 After the engine is turned off, it may be noticed that the WARNING! air suspension system operates briefly, this is normal. The system is correcting the position of the vehicle to ensure The air suspension system uses a high pressure a proper appearance.
Page 430: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Display Messages
428 STARTING AND OPERATING Transport Mode If equipped with a touch screen radio all enabling/ disabling of air suspension features must be done To assist with flat bed towing, the air suspension system through the radio. Refer to “Uconnect® Access Settings” has a feature which will put the vehicle into Entry/Exit in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 to achieve. When raising, if multiple indicator lamps are requested level by one position down to a minimum of flashing on the “Up” button, the highest flashing indica- Park Mode or the lowest position allowed based on tor lamp is the position the system is working to achieve.
Page 432: On-Road Driving Tips
430 STARTING AND OPERATING • Tire/Jack Mode - indicator lamps 3 and 6 will be indicator lamp 4 will remain on solid and indicator lamp 3 will flash as the system waits for the vehicle to illuminated. Customer driving will disable Tire/Jack reduce speed.
Page 433: Off-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfacto- rily in off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover.
Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING Lower Front Fascia Removal: NOTE: It is recommend to also remove the radar sensor on vehicle equipped to Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). 1. Remove the seven quarter turn fasteners. This radar sensor is specifically calibrated to your vehicle 2.
Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 4. Locate the protective connector on the rear of the NOTE: Only models with the Off Road Package are bumper beam. equipped with the a protective connector. 5. Remove the plug from the protective connector and install on the sensor.
Page 436: Quadra-Lift™ - If Equipped
434 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Using the previously scribed marks, reinstall the radar 3. Return to the center of the vehicle and repeat Step 2 to sensor and bracket using the two fasteners. the opposite side of the vehicle. NOTE: Some alignment may be required upon fascia NOTE: installation to align sensor with fascia.
Page 437: When To Use 4Wd Low Range - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 The Selec-Terrain™ switch will automatically change the CAUTION! vehicle to the optimized height based on the Selec- Terrain™ switch position. The vehicle height can be Do not drive in 4WD-LOW Range on dry pavement; changed from the default height for each Selec-Terrain™ driveline damage may result.
Page 438 436 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Your vehicle is capable of water fording in up to bottom condition (and location of any obstacles) prior to 20 inches (51 cm) of water, while crossing small rivers or entering. Proceed with caution and maintain a steady streams.
Page 439: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 Maintenance Avoid abrupt downshifts on icy or slippery roads, be- cause engine braking may cause skidding and loss of After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle control. fluids and lubricants (engine oil, transmission oil, axle, transfer case) to assure the fluids have not been contami- Hill Climbing nated.
Page 440: Traction Downhill
438 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Downhill WARNING! Shift the transmission into a low gear, and the transfer If the engine stalls, you lose forward motion, or case into 4WD LOW range. Let the vehicle go slowly cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, down the hill with all four wheels turning against engine never attempt to turn around.
Page 441 STARTING AND OPERATING 439 • Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. WARNING! Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and exhaust system for damage. Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. You might •...
Page 442: Power Steering
440 STARTING AND OPERATING If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING” message POWER STEERING and a flashing icon are displayed on the EVIC 3.6L Engine screen, it indicates that the vehicle needs to be Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power taken to the dealer for service.
Page 443: 5.7L Engine
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 NOTE: If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle.
Page 444: Power Steering Fluid Check
442 STARTING AND OPERATING apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- WARNING! pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- rized dealer. Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. CAUTION! Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
Page 445: Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L Engine Only - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated The foot operated parking brake is located below the level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the surfaces.
Page 446 444 STARTING AND OPERATING When the parking brake is applied with the ignition When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to in a location accessible to children, and do not be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with number of reasons.
Page 448: Electronic Brake Control System
446 STARTING AND OPERATING Also, your vehicle may be equipped with Trailer Sway CAUTION! Control (TSC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Ready Alert Braking (RAB), Rain Brake Support (RBS) and, if it has If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the four-wheel drive with the MP 3023 two-speed transfer parking brake released, a brake system malfunction case, Hill Descent Control (HDC), Selec Speed Control...
Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 WARNING! WARNING! • Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish Significant over or under-inflation of tires, or mixing sizes of tires or wheels on the vehicle can lead to loss their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. of braking effectiveness.
Page 450: Traction Control System (Tcs)
448 STARTING AND OPERATING A feature of the TCS system, Brake Limited Differential CAUTION! (BLD), functions similar to a limited-slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel The Anti-Lock Brake System is subject to possible on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the detrimental effects of electronic interference caused system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel.
Page 451: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the “pump”...
Page 452: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
450 STARTING AND OPERATING counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. En- WARNING! gine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path. Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions, and driving conditions, influence the chance ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
Page 453 STARTING AND OPERATING 451 Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash WARNING! (Continued) during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety and driving to the prevailing road conditions.
Page 454 452 STARTING AND OPERATING mode. This mode should be used for most driving NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving situations. ESC should only be turned to “Partial Off” with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or mode for specific reasons as noted below.
Page 455: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 4WD HIGH range or NEUTRAL to 4WD LOW range, the WARNING! ESC system will be in the “Partial Off” mode. • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality Trailer Sway Control (TSC) of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de- TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- scribed in the TCS section), has been disabled and sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate...
Page 456: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
454 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA Activation Criteria WARNING! The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle activate: down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the • Vehicle must be stopped. trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
Page 457 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 WARNING! WARNING! • If you use a trailer brake controller with your There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, when the system trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and will not activate and slight rolling may occur.
Page 458: Ready Alert Braking - If Equipped
456 STARTING AND OPERATING occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by WARNING! (Continued) the driver. When the throttle is released very quickly, • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle Ready Alert Braking applies a small amount of brake on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK pressure.
Page 459: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped descending hills during various driving situations. HDC (Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 controls vehicle speed by actively controlling the brakes. Two-Speed Transfer Case Only) HDC has three states: 1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate). 2.
Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING • 5th = 3.1 mph (5 km/h) Activating HDC • 6th = 3.7 mph (6 km/h) Once HDC is enabled it will activate automatically if driven down a grade of sufficient magnitude (greater • 7th = 4.3 mph (7 km/h) than approximately 8%).
Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 • The driveline is shifted out of 4WD Low Range. Deactivating HDC • The parking brake is applied. HDC will be deactivated but remain available if any of the following conditions occur: • Driver door opens. •...
Page 462: Select Speed Control (Ssc) - If Equipped (Four-Wheel Drive Models With Mp3023 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only)
460 STARTING AND OPERATING • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several Select Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped seconds then extinguish when the driver presses the (Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 HDC switch but enable conditions are not met. Two-Speed Transfer Case Only) •...
Page 463 STARTING AND OPERATING 461 SSC has three states: Activating SSC Once SSC is enabled it will activate automatically once 1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate) the following conditions are met: 2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation •...
Page 464 462 STARTING AND OPERATING • N = 1.2 mph (2 km/h) Driver Override: • 1st = 0.6 mph (1 km/h) The driver may override SSC activation with throttle or brake application at any time. While in driver override • 2nd = 1.2 mph (2 km/h) the transmission will be in ERS which is a top gear limiter •...
Page 465 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 • The cluster icon and switch lamp will illuminate and Disabling SSC remain on solid when SSC is enabled or activated. This SSC will deactivate and be disabled if any of the follow- is the normal operating condition for SSC. ing conditions occur: •...
Page 466: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
464 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- ESC OFF Indicator Light cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 467: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop Tire Markings when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation. The “ESC OFF Indicator Light”...
Page 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary NOTE: emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into design standards.
Page 469 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 470 468 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 471: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) — 01 means the year 2001 — Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured.
Page 473: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle Cold Tire Inflation Pressure has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 474: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
472 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. B-Pillar Location For Tire And Loading Information Placard...
Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4.
Page 476 474 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to XXX kg”...
Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 478 476 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 479: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 477 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 480: Tire Inflation Pressures
478 STARTING AND OPERATING stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle NOTE: to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
Page 481 STARTING AND OPERATING 479 judgement when determining proper inflation. Tires Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range may look properly inflated even when they are under- of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with inflated. temperature changes. •...
Page 482: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
480 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 483: All Season Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and on ice. If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires, be additional information. aware these tires are not designed for winter or cold driving conditions. For more information, contact a au- Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have thorized dealer.
Page 484: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
482 STARTING AND OPERATING Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, was originally equipped with your vehicle and should refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph tire rotation pattern.
Page 485: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
Page 486: Tire Spinning
484 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In WARNING! Emergencies” for further information. Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- WARNING! stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Page 487: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further infor- mation. Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: •...
Page 488: Replacement Tires
486 STARTING AND OPERATING Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six equipment tire sidewall.
Page 489: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 490 488 STARTING AND OPERATING • Install on Rear Tires Only CAUTION! • Due to limited clearance, the Security Chain Company To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the (SCC) Super Z6 low profile traction device or equiva- following precautions: lent is recommended on P265/60R18 or 265/50R20 •...
Page 491: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 489 These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. CAUTION! (Continued) The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Road tions on the method of installation, operating type tires.
Page 492: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
490 STARTING AND OPERATING The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) shown in the following diagram. The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless technology with wheel rim-mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver Module.
Page 493 STARTING AND OPERATING 491 • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn threshold for any reason, including low temperature the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle effects, or natural pressure loss through the tire.
Page 494 492 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold CAUTION! (parked for more than three hours) tire placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 33 psi (227 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- NOTE: nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge, even and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger failure or condition.
Page 496: Premium System - If Equipped
494 STARTING AND OPERATING Premium System — If Equipped NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to regularly check the tire pressure in all of your tires and to maintain The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless the proper pressure. technology with wheel rim-mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels.
Page 497 STARTING AND OPERATING 495 four active road tire pressures are low. In addition, the EVIC will display a “LOW TIRE PRESSURE” message for a minimum of five seconds, an Inflate Tire to XXX message and a graphic display of the pressure value(s) with the low tire(s) displayed in a different color.
Page 498: Service Tpm System Warning
496 STARTING AND OPERATING The system will automatically update, the graphic dis- If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, play of the pressure value(s) will return to its original providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault color and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will no longer exists, the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been...
Page 499 STARTING AND OPERATING 497 The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the message for a minimum of five seconds when a system Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and fault is detected possibly related to an incorrect sensor off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
Page 500: General Information
498 STARTING AND OPERATING be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) FUEL REQUIREMENTS in order for the TPMS to receive this information. 3.6L Engine — If Equipped General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and This engine is designed to meet all emis- RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 501: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 499 an octane range of 87 to 89. The manufacturer recom- Reformulated Gasoline mends the use of 89 octane for optimum performance. Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.”...
Page 502: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
500 STARTING AND OPERATING E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles CAUTION! Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- line containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these ethanol content may void the New Vehicle Limited blends may result in starting and drivability prob- Warranty.
Page 503: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 501 • Change the engine oil and oil filter. vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content • Disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, engine controller memory.
Page 504: Fuel System Cautions
502 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentrations performance: of methanol.
Page 505: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 503 Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- WARNING! tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon conditions repaired promptly.
Page 506: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
504 STARTING AND OPERATING features that are common between Flexible Fuel and Ethanol Fuel (E-85) gasoline-only powered vehicles. E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. CAUTION! WARNING! Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85.
Page 507: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 505 • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat- ing between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recom- compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your mended.
Page 508: Starting
506 STARTING AND OPERATING Starting Replacement Parts The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and...
Page 509: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 507 ADDING FUEL 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located under the headlamp switch). Fuel Filler Door NOTE: In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the fuel door to break the ice buildup and re-release the fuel Fuel Filler Door Release Switch door using the inside release button.
Page 510 508 STARTING AND OPERATING • Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper door 3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system. open. • Pour fuel into funnel opening. 4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe, the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refuel- •...
Page 511: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
STARTING AND OPERATING 509 4. Remove the storage bin. WARNING! (Continued) 5. Pull the release cable to open the fuel door, push the • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is release cable back to the home position to re-seat the in violation of most state and federal fire regula- fuel door latch to the closed position.
Page 512: Vehicle Loading
510 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If the fuel door does not latch after the manual Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) release cable has been activated, the actuator latch should The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle be manually returned to the closed position. including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo.
Page 513 STARTING AND OPERATING 511 components sometimes specified by purchasers for in- capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo creased durability does not necessarily increase the vehi- loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight cle’s GVWR. values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are Tire Size added.
Page 514: Trailer Towing
512 STARTING AND OPERATING specified weight limitations are met. Store the heavier TRAILER TOWING items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed In this section you will find safety tips and information equally. Stow all loose items securely before driving. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle.
Page 515 STARTING AND OPERATING 513 exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle WARNING! (Continued) Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for you use a standard weight-carrying hitch, you could further information. lose control of your vehicle and cause a collision. Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem-...
Page 516 514 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control WARNING! The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping It is important that you do not exceed the maximum link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric- can result if either rating is exceeded.
Page 517 STARTING AND OPERATING 515 Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used system may reduce handling, stability, braking for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the performance, and could result in a collision.
Page 518: Trailer Hitch Classification
516 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. Trailer Hitch the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Industry Standards tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Page 519: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 517 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain: Max. GTW (Gross Max. Trailer Tongue Engine Model Frontal Area Trailer Wt.) Wt. (See Note) 3.6L 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 6,200 lbs (2 812 kg)
Page 520: Starting And Operating
518 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal (Summit Models) — If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a trailer hitch re- ceiver cover, this must be removed to access the trailer hitch receiver (if equipped). This hitch receiver cover is located at the bottom center of the rear fascia.
Page 521: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 2. Pull the bottom of the cover outward (towards you), NOTE: Be sure to engage all tabs of the hitch receiver pull downwards to disengage the tabs located at the cover in the bumper fascia prior to installation. top of the hitch receiver cover.
Page 522: Towing Requirements
520 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to “Tire Safety Information/Tire and Loading In- formation Placard”...
Page 523 STARTING AND OPERATING 521 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and will not shift during travel.
Page 524 522 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Tires WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a spare tire. grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle.
Page 525 STARTING AND OPERATING 523 tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a CAUTION! higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits. If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they Towing Requirements —...
Page 526 524 STARTING AND OPERATING • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 1,653 lbs (750 kg). Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety.
Page 527: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 525 Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. The transmission controls include a strategy to avoid frequent shifting when towing.
Page 528 526 STARTING AND OPERATING • Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to Paddle Shift Mode maximize fuel efficiency. • When using the Paddle Shift switches, select the highest gear that allows for adequate performance and Cooling System avoids frequent downshifts.
Page 529: Snow Plow
STARTING AND OPERATING 527 SNOW PLOW WARNING! Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment Do not add a snow plow, winches, or any other should not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The aftermarket equipment to the front of your vehicle. airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the This could adversely affect the functioning of the front end structure.
Page 530: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
528 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Wheel OFF the Two-Wheel Drive Towing Condition Four-Wheel Drive Models Ground Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED See Instructions • Transmission in PARK • Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) •...
Page 531: Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 529 Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models 6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for tow- ing, to secure the front wheels in the straight position. DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. CAUTION! Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is Towing with the rear wheels on the ground will...
Page 532 530 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar • DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Internal on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damage to the transmission or transfer case will damaged.
Page 533 STARTING AND OPERATING 531 Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for 5. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold recreational towing. the recessed transfer case “N” button (located by the selector switch) for four seconds. The light behind the CAUTION! N symbol will blink, indicating shift in progress.
Page 534 532 STARTING AND OPERATING 9. Shift the transmission back into “N” 10. With the transmission and transfer case in “N”, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button until the engine turns off. Turning the engine off will auto- matically place the transmission in PARK. 11.
Page 535 STARTING AND OPERATING 533 • If the vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift™ air NOTE: suspension, the engine should be started and left • Steps 1 through 4 are requirements that must be met running for a minimum of 60 seconds (with all the before pressing the “N”...
Page 536 534 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold 7. When the “N” indicator light turns off, release the “N” the recessed transfer case “N” button (located by the button. After the “N” button has been released, the selector switch) for one second.
Page 537 STARTING AND OPERATING 535 NOTE: • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met prior to pressing the “N” button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If any of these requirements are not met prior to pressing the “N”...
Page 539: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Road Tire Installation ....551 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...538 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 540: Hazard Warning Flashers
538 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 541: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 539 • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum WARNING! heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a You or others can be badly burned by hot engine supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 542: Torque Specifications
540 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Torque Specifications Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/ Bolt Size Bolt Socket Size 130 Ft-Lbs (176 N·m) M14 x 1.50 22 mm **Use only Chrysler recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening. Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.
Page 543: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 541 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Page 544: Jack Location
542 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 545: Spare Tire Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 543 Spare Tire Stowage WARNING! The spare tire is stowed under the load floor in the rear Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the cargo area and is secured to the body with a special wing vehicle closest to moving traffic, pull far enough off nut.
Page 546: Jacking Instructions
544 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally Jacking Instructions opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front WARNING! tire, block the left rear wheel. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to NOTE: Passengers should not remain help prevent personal injury or damage to your in the vehicle when the vehicle is...
Page 547 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 545 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a Jack Warning Label service center where it can be raised on a lift.
Page 548 546 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Jacking Locations Jack And Tool Assembly...
Page 549 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 547 4. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. Front Jacking Location Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding...
Page 550 548 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding). Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
Page 551 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 549 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. CAUTION! Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem spare tire.
Page 552 550 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 11. Lower the jack to the fully closed position and return WARNING! it and the tools to the proper positions in the foam tray. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has 12.
Page 553: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 551 13. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired as 2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped soon as possible, properly secure the spare tire with end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the the special wing nut torqued to 3.7 ft-lbs (5 N·m), lug nuts.
Page 554: Jump-Starting
552 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- precautions. started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster Preparations For Jump-Start pack.
Page 555 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 553 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact.
Page 556: Jump-Starting Procedure
554 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- Jump-Starting Procedure cal accessories. WARNING! 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove it. Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to 4.
Page 557 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 555 Connecting The Jumper Cables WARNING! (Continued) 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the could result in personal injury. Only use the specific remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. ground point, do not use any other exposed metal parts.
Page 558: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
556 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable CAUTION! (Continued) from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to 4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from cable from the remote positive (+) post of the dis- starting.
Page 559 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 557 Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that CAUTION! (Continued) will maintain the rocking motion without spinning the the risk of transmission failure during prolonged wheels or racing the engine. efforts to free a stuck vehicle. NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch (if necessary), to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial WARNING!
Page 560: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
558 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use CAUTION! both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- damage to the vehicle. tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the WARNING! wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain...
Page 561: Manual Park Release
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 559 MANUAL PARK RELEASE 2. Open the center console and locate the Manual Park Release cover, remove it by snapping the cover away WARNING! from the console hinges. Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating the Manual Park Release.
Page 562 560 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push the metal 4. While the metal latch is in the open position, simulta- latch in towards the tether strap. neously pull upwards on the tether strap until the lever clicks and latches in the released position.
Page 563 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 561 CAUTION! Closing the armrest while the Manual Park Release is activated may damage the Manual Park Release mechanism, the transmission, and/or the armrest. NOTE: To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintention- ally, firmly apply the parking brake. To Disengage the Manual Park Release Lever: 1.
Page 564: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
562 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Once the tension has been released and the lever has TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE been unlocked be sure it is stowed properly and locks This section describes procedures for towing a disabled into position. vehicle using a commercial wrecker service.
Page 565 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 563 Towing Wheels OFF 2WD Models 4WD Models Condition the Ground Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: See instructions in “Recreational • Transmission in NEUTRAL Towing” under “Starting and • 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed Operating”...
Page 566: Two-Wheel Drive Models
564 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- discharged, refer to “Manual Park Release” in this section sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: for towing.
Page 567: Four-Wheel Drive Models
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 565 Vehicles equipped with a single-speed transfer case have CAUTION! no NEUTRAL position, and therefore must be towed with all four wheels OFF the ground. Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam- CAUTION! age from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 569: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....578 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..569 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ....579 ENGINE COMPARTMENT —...
Page 570 568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Transfer Case ......599 ▫ Front Turn Signal .....620 ▫...
Page 571: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 572: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Power Distribution Center 5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 — Air Cleaner Filter 8 —...
Page 573: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 571 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 574 572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when 2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part ready for testing.
Page 575: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 573 you may need to do nothing more than drive your DEALER SERVICE vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- system to update. A recheck with the above test routine nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Page 576: Maintenance Procedures
574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids services determined by the engineers who designed your that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle.
Page 577 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 The best time to check the engine oil level is about five Change Engine Oil minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Page 578 576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Engine Oil Selection Identification Symbol For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only This symbol means that the oil has recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet been certified by the American the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 579 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 NOTE: MOPAR® SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper Shell Helix® or equivalent may be used when SAE 5W-20 operation of the Fuel Saver Technology.
Page 580: Engine Oil Filter
578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Materials Added To Engine Oil Engine Oil Filter Selection The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality the engine oil.
Page 581: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can near the engine compartment before starting the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner, to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
Page 582: Air Conditioner Maintenance
580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this CAUTION! time. • It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery WARNING! that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. •...
Page 583 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air CAUTION! Filter) Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- maintenance intervals. tioning components.
Page 584 582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. There are glove compartment travel stops on both sides of the glove compartment door, partially close the glove compartment door and push inward to release the glove compartment travel stop on one side and repeat this procedure for the opposite side. 3.
Page 585 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 pulling the door outward. Unhinge the filter cover on the right side to fully remove the cover. Right Side Of Glove Compartment 1 — Glove Compartment Tension Tether A/C Air Filter Cover 2 — Glove Compartment Door 1 —...
Page 586: Body Lubrication
584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of 9. Push the door to the near closed position to reengage the housing. the glove compartment travel stops. 7. Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter NOTE: Ensure the glove compartment door hinges and pointing toward the floor.
Page 587: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR®...
Page 588 586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation NOTE: The rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully up- ward unless the pivot cap is raised first. 1. Lift the pivot cap on the rear wiper arm upward, this will allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the 2.
Page 589: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 5. Lower the wiper blade and snap the pivot cap into place. Adding Washer Fluid On vehicles equipped with a Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC), the low washer fluid level will be indicated. When the sensor detects a low fluid level, the windshield will light on the vehicle graphic outline and the “WASHER FLUID LOW”...
Page 590: Exhaust System
588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex- rating information can be found on most washer fluid haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- containers. aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep WARNING! into the passenger compartment.
Page 591 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park • Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your over materials that can burn. Such materials might vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. be grass or leaves coming into contact with your In the event of engine malfunction, particularly exhaust system.
Page 592: Cooling System
590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic against you. testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Page 593 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) by an If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains authorized dealer. Check the front of the A/C condenser visible sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc.
Page 594 592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Page 595 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- important that you use the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) throughout the life of ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant your vehicle. (antifreeze) solution.
Page 596 594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom- WARNING! mended and can result in cooling system damage. If • Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency, have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) as soon as...
Page 597 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets emergency assistance immediately.
Page 598: Brake System
596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti- operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant ONLY the correct type thermostat.
Page 599 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! (Continued) the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check possible brake damage.
Page 600: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be been in a tightly closed container.
Page 601: Transfer Case
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to CAUTION! 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). Do not overtighten the plugs as it could damage them CAUTION! and cause them to leak. Do not overtighten the plugs as it could damage them Selection Of Lubricant and cause them to leak.
Page 602: Automatic Transmission
600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Fluid Automatic Transmission Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole, Selection Of Lubricant when the vehicle is in a level position. It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
Page 603 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may CAUTION! adversely affect seals. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- CAUTION! turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- filter changes.
Page 604: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE transmission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmis- Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion sion damage. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
Page 605 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- What Causes Corrosion? lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of and Tar Remover to remove. paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
Page 606 604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Special Care de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive packaged and sealed. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 607 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives Equipped or polishing compounds. They will permanently damage Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- this finish and such damage is not covered by the New ner: Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 608 606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Care WARNING! Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. carpeting. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Page 609 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- directly on the mirror.
Page 610: Fuses
608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR® Total Clean, a FUSES mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry with a soft WARNING! cloth. • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap- Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the propriate replacement fuse with the same amp buckles do not work properly.
Page 611: Power Distribution Center
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 WARNING! (Continued) • If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air bag system, braking system), power unit systems (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system blows, contact an authorized dealer. Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery.
Page 612 610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 40 Amp Green Antilock Brakes/Electronic Stability Control Pump 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid 40 Amp Green Emission Sensors (Diesel engine only) 40 Amp Green Diesel Fuel Heater (Diesel engine only) 40 Amp Green Body Controller / Exterior Lighting #2 30 Amp Pink...
Page 613 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink Front Wipers 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brakes/Stability Control Module/ Valves 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Backup Lights - If Equipped 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Parking Lights - If Equipped 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Receptacle - If Equipped 30 Amp Pink...
Page 614 612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Diagnostic Port 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor - If Equipped 10 Amp Red Integrated Central Stack / Climate Control 20 Amp Yellow Air Suspension Control Module - If Equipped 10 Amp Red Ignition Node Module / Keyless Ignition / Steering Column Lock...
Page 615 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 25 Amp Natural Fuel Injectors / Powertrain 10 Amp Red Sunroof / Passenger Window Switches / Rain Sensor 15 Amp Blue CD / DVD / Bluetooth Hands-free Module - If Equipped 20 Amp Yellow Rear Wiper Motor 20 Amp Yellow...
Page 616 614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door Opener / Compass / Anti-Intrusion Module 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn/Stop Lights 10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module/ Cruise Control 10 Amp Red Fuel Door 15 Amp Blue Switch Bank/Instrument Cluster...
Page 617 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Shifter / Transfer Case Module 10 Amp Red Rear Camera / Park Assist 10 Amp Red Rear Seat Heater Switch / Flashlamp Charger - If Equipped 25 Amp Natural Rear Heated Seats &...
Page 618: Vehicle Storage
616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 • When installing the power distribution center days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly You may: positioned and fully latched.
Page 619: Replacement Bulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 REPLACEMENT BULBS Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Interior Bulbs Headlamps (Low Beam) Premium Headlamps (Low/ D3S (Serviced at Bulb Number High Beam) Authorized Dealer) Glove Box Lamp Headlamps (High Beam) 9005 Grab Handle Lamp L002825W5W Premium Park/Turn Signal LED - (Service at Overhead Console VT4976...
Page 620 618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Bulb Number Bulb Number Front Park/Turn Lamp Rear Body Side Tail Lamps LED - (Service at Authorized Dealer) Rear Body Side Turn Signal 7440NA (WY21W) Lamps CHMSL - Center High LED - (Service at Mounted Stop Lamp Authorized Dealer) Auxiliary Liftgate Tail LED - (Service at...
Page 621: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 BULB REPLACEMENT WARNING! NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps when the conditions change to allow the condensation to change headlamp switch is turned ON.
Page 622: Front Turn Signal
620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the CAUTION! bulb. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil CAUTION! contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
Page 623: Rear Tail, Stop, And Turn Signal Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 6. Firmly and evenly push the bulb straight into the lamp CAUTION! housing until both tabs snap firmly into place and are • Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil fully engaged. contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If 7.
Page 624 622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Tail Lamp Push Pins 1 — Rear Stop Lamp Bulb Socket 4. Twist socket counter clockwise and remove from 2 — LED Tail Connector – Do Not Remove 3 — Rear Turn Signal Bulb Socket lamp. 5.
Page 625: Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate. 3. Continue removing the trim. 4. Disconnect the two trim panel lights. Rear Liftgate Tail Lamps 5.
Page 626: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
624 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The center high mounted stop lamp is LED. Service at Authorized Dealer. 1 — Auxiliary LED Tail Connector – Do Not Remove 2 — Backup Bulb Socket 6. Remove/replace bulb(s). Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp 7.
Page 627: Rear License Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 Rear License Lamp 1. The rear license lamps are LED. Service at Authorized Dealer FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 3.6L and 5.7L Engines 25 Gallons 94 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)
Page 628 626 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE U.S. Metric 5.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/ 15.4 Quarts 14.6 Liters 150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) – Without Trailer Tow Package 5.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/ 16 Quarts 15.2 Liters 150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) –...
Page 629: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®.
Page 630 628 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Page 631: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 629 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission We recommend you only use Mopar® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Transfer Case –...
Page 632 630 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Power Steering Reservoir –...
Page 633 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .632 ▫ Maintenance Chart.....634...
Page 634 632 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your indicator system. The oil change indicator system will Instrument Panel”...
Page 635 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 633 • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil master cylinder, power steering and transmission as Change Indicator System: needed • Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped •...
Page 636 634 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (which- ever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Page 637 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 635 Mileage or time passed (which- ever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace the air conditioning filter. Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine).** Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine).** Flush and replace the engine cool- ant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Page 638 636 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (which- ever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Page 639 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 637 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 641: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .641 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
Page 642 640 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .648 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....647 ▫...
Page 643: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 641 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 644 642 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen- the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed ter should include the following information: correctly and in a timely manner. •...
Page 645: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 643 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) P.O. Box 21–8004 To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- Phone: (877) 426–5337 cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center.
Page 646: Service Contract
644 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Service Contract Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the contract documents, and contact the person listed in You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle those documents. to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited We appreciate that you have made a major investment Warranty expires.
Page 647: Warranty Information
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 645 WARRANTY INFORMATION If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group campaign.
Page 648: Publication Order Forms
646 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans- Service Manuals port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor- Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/ mation that students and professional technicians need in roadsafety/ diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain- ing, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group LLC ve-...
Page 649: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 647 Owner’s Manuals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the The following tire grading categories were established by assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac- the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The quaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC vehicles.
Page 650: Traction Grades
648 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE significantly from the norm due to variations in driving Temperature Grades habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, teristics and climate. representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Traction Grades controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
Page 651 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 649 WARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- ing, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Page 653 INDEX...
Page 654 652 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....446 Alarm Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .187 Arm The System ......23 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 655 INDEX 653 Fluid Level Check ..... . .600 Fluid Check ......597 Fluid Type .
Page 656 654 INDEX Cargo Light ......267 Clean Air Gasoline ......499 Cargo Tie-Downs .
Page 657 INDEX 655 Radiator Cap ......594 Door Opener, Garage..... . .237 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 658 656 INDEX Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup Exhaust Gas Caution .....47 Menu ....... .291 Fails to Start .
Page 659 INDEX 657 Exhaust System......108 Fluid Capacities ......625 Exterior Lights .
Page 660 658 INDEX Adding ......507 Gasoline, Reformulated .....499 Additives .
Page 661 INDEX 659 Replacing ......619 Instrument Panel and Controls ....280 Heated Mirrors .
Page 662 660 INDEX Programming Additional Transmitters ..19 Latches....... . .111 Unlock Liftgate .
Page 663 INDEX 661 Exterior ......111 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ... .287 Fog .
Page 664 662 INDEX Memory Seat ......157 Occupant Restraints ......48 Memory Seats and Radio .
Page 665 INDEX 663 Oil Filter, Selection ......578 Power Onboard Diagnostic System ....571 Distribution Center (Fuses) .
Page 666 664 INDEX Quadra-Trac ......413 Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..530 Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .
Page 667 INDEX 665 Replacement Keys ......18 Seat Belts ....... .51 Replacement Parts.
Page 668 666 INDEX Tamper Alert ......25 Snow Plow......527 Security System .
Page 669 INDEX 667 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....373 Tilt Steering Column ..... . .179 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls .
Page 670 668 INDEX Safety .......465 Hitches ......516 Sizes .
Page 671 INDEX 669 Uconnect® Viscosity, Engine Oil ..... . .576 Customer Programmable Features ...324 Operation .
Page 672 670 INDEX Windshield Wipers ......174 Wiper Blade Replacement ....585 Wipers, Intermittent .
Page 673 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only frequency signals.
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