4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
INTRODUCTION 5 control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two injury.
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6 INTRODUCTION I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ..17 ▫...
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Remote Open Window Feature — If ▫ Power Windows ..... . 29 Equipped .
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ..44 Engine Break-In Recommendations ..70 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ..... 44 Safety Tips .
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead.
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Equipped/Personal Settings (Customer- • If you try to remove the Key Fob before you place the Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- shift lever in PARK, it may become trapped tempo- strument Panel”...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Key-In-Ignition Reminder system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine. ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, After turning the ignition switch to the ON position, the sounds a signal to remind you to remove the Key Fob.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided compatible with aftermarket remote starting systems. with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting Keep the PIN in a secure location.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 General Information park lamps and/or turn signals will flash for an addi- The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15 tional 15 minutes. and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is NOTE: The Panic and Security alarms are quite differ- subject to the following conditions: ent.
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Security Light (located in the instrument cluster) transmitter, once the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to signal that the (after 16 seconds), when you pull the door handle to exit, Vehicle Security Alarm is arming.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: None of the courtesy lights will operate if the dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme downward position), unless the overhead map/reading lights are turned on manually. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate, or activate the panic alarm, from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Key Fob...
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings Press (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand- This feature lets you program the system to unlock either ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. the driver’s door or all doors, on the first press of the Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock WARNING! This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be Driving with the flipper glass open can allow poi- turned on or off.
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using the Panic Alarm Transmitter Battery Replacement To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one battery.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 3. Reposition the access door panel over the battery opening and snap into place. General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: •...
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected How to Use Remote Start life of the battery is a minimum of three years. All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: 2.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 NOTE: WARNING! • If an engine fault is present the vehicle will start and • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or then shut down 10 seconds later. confined area.
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system the key. Once inserted, the message “Turn To Run” will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START will flash in the EVIC until you turn the key to run. button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote DOOR LOCKS Start request.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Do not leave unattended children in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal in- juries and death.
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in until you pull up the lock plungers. “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped If Auto Unlock is enabled, this feature will unlock all the Child Protection Door Lock doors when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACCESSORY position. Child Protection Door Lock WINDOWS Power Windows Power Window Switches The power window controls are located on the driver’s The power window switches remain active for up to door trim panel.
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30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto-Down To stop the window from going all the way up during the Both the driver and front passenger window switches Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly. have an “Auto-Down” feature. Press the window switch To close the window part way, lift the window switch to past the first detent, release, and the window will go the first detent and release when you want the window to...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Resetting the Auto Up Feature Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto Up: Pull the window switch up and close the window com- pletely, then pull and hold the switch for one second.
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 WARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Once the liftgate flipper glass has been opened, connec- OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS tion to the rear window wiper is interrupted, preventing Some of the most important safety features in your activation of the rear wiper blade while the flipper glass vehicle are the restraint systems: is open.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners to enhance WARNING! occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event — if equipped In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized up.
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the WARNING! inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat be belted at all times. belts are designed to go around the large bones of Lap/Shoulder Belts your body.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. WARNING! (Continued) Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt inside or outside of a vehicle.
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38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a • A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger- bit on the shoulder belt.
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40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is 6. To release the belt, push the red button marked PRESS comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor on the buckle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away you will prefer a higher position.
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced seat is installed in the rear outboard seating position. Children 12 years old and younger should always be if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- properly restrained in the rear seat.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System The seat belts for both front seating positions may be (BeltAlert ) equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, and Seat Belts and Pregnant Women buckle the driver’s seat belt. We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is 2.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions.
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46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Airbag Warning Light NOTE: These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Airbags. • Driver Front Airbag The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator • Front Passenger Airbag design.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Advanced Front Airbag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Airbag system has multistage driver • No objects should be placed over or near the and front passenger airbags. This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as airbag on the instrument panel, because any such determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a crash...
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48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) — If Equipped SABIC airbags offer side-impact and vehicle rollover protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each airbag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side-impact head injuries.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 NOTE: WARNING! • Should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Side and/or SABIC airbags on both sides of the vehicle may deploy. Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block •...
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50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- Airbags work with the knee bolsters to provide improved positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use protection for the driver and front passenger.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Do not lean against the door. If your vehicle has side WARNING! (Continued) airbags, and deployment occurs, the side airbags will • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument inflate forcefully into the space between you and the panel during front airbag deployment could cause door.
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52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ORC deploys the Advanced Front Airbags, SABIC air- The side airbags will not deploy in all side collisions. Side bags — if equipped, and front seat belt pretensioners — airbag deployment will depend on the severity and type if equipped, as required, depending on severity and type of collision.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 The ORC contains a backup power supply system that WARNING! may deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to Also, the ORC turns on the Airbag Warning protect you in a collision.
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54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE of the way as the bags inflate to their full size. The bags A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about curtain airbag.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • Unlock the doors automatically. Front and Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts, impact sensors aid the ORC in If a Deployment Occurs determining appropriate response to impact events. Ad- The front airbags are designed to deflate immediately ditional sensors in the ORC determine the level of airbag after deployment.
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56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a WARNING! few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, •...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad- WARNING! vanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate • Modifications to any part of the airbag system accidentally or may not function properly if modi- could cause it to fail when you need it.
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Warning Light located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the You will want to have the airbags ready to proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the inflate for your protection in a collision.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to recorded (e.g., loss of battery power). download data by a court with legal jurisdiction (i.e., pursuant to a warrant).
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Requested by police under a legal warrant. Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the 4. Otherwise required by law. time, including babies and children. Every state in the Data parameters that are recorded: United States, and all Canadian provinces, require that small children ride in proper restraint systems.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the WARNING! vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs (9 kg). Convertible child seats often In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
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62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Standards. Chrysler Group LLC also recommends that WARNING! (Continued) you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you • Improper installation can lead to failure of an will use it before you buy it. infant or child restraint.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 • If the belt still cannot be tightened, or if pulling and belt tight; however, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect tight if necessary).
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64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Older Children and Child Restraints Children Too Large for Booster Seats Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg), and who are Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt older than one year, can ride forward-facing in the comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend vehicle.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower strap kits or retro-fit kits. You are urged to take advantage Anchors and Tether for CHildren) of all the available attachments provided with your child Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child restraint in any vehicle.
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66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- rear seating position located on the back of the seat. facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap.
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68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE For seat belts having an Automatic Locking Retractor WARNING! (ALR), pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough allowance to pass it through the child restraint Improper installation of a child restraint to the and slide the latch plate into the buckle.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure, try a different seating position. To attach a child restraint tether strap: Route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). WARNING! After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the child.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 A new engine may consume some oil during its first few WARNING! (Continued) thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter- vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat preted as an indication of difficulty.
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, out of the area.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Airbag Warning Light lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for The light should come on and remain on for six to eight cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness. seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
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80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 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.
82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Outside Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door trim panel next to the power door lock switch. A rotary knob selects the left mirror, right mirror or off position. After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same direction you want the mirror to move.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED To access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down one of Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ User the sun visors. Manual located on the DVD for further details. Lift the cover to reveal the mirror.
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Seat Adjustment — Recline WARNING! (Continued) To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and outboard side of the seat, lean back and release the lever using a seat belt properly.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment Eight-Way Driver’s Power Seat The manual lumbar support adjustment lever is located The driver’s power seat switches are located on the on the right side of the driver’s seatback (all models) and outboard side of the driver’s seat.
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Four-Way Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped WARNING! The front passenger’s power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the passenger’s seat. The bottom Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is switch controls forward/rearward adjustment.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 CAUTION! DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator WARNING! lights will illuminate for High, one for Low and none for Off. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or Press the switch once to select High-level heat- death in the event of a collision.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt CAUTION! within two to five minutes. Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the WARNING! heating element and/or degrade the material of the seat.
90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator On vehicles equipped with rear heated seats, the seats lights will illuminate for High, one for Low and none for closest to the doors are heated.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt CAUTION! within two to five minutes. Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the WARNING! heating element and/or degrade the material of the seat.
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92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Pull the release strap (toward the front of the vehicle) to release. Rear Seat Folded To Raise Rear Seat Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer- Rear Seat Release ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully NOTE: Do not fold the rear seat down with the center locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Storage (Rear Seat Armrest) — If Equipped WARNING! The rear seat may be equipped with a center storage • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into armrest. position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers.
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the latch and lift the top of the armrest to access the pedals and radio station preset settings. Your Remote storage bin. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can also be pro- grammed to recall the same positions when the UN- LOCK button is pressed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Your vehicle is equipped with two RKE transmitters. One 3. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and driver’s sideview or both RKE transmitters can be linked to either memory mirror to the desired positions. position.
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 10. Insert the ignition key, and turn the ignition switch to To recall the memory settings for driver one, press the ON position. MEMORY button number 1 on the driver’s door, or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to 11.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 2. Press and release MEMORY button number 1. The Easy Entry/Exit Seat system will recall any memory settings stored in position This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning 1. Wait for the system to complete the memory recall which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the before continuing to Step 3.
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE driving position when the key is placed into the TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ignition, and turned out of the LOCK position toward Two latches must be released to open the hood. the ACC/ON position.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left CAUTION! and lift the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Headlights and Parking Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent Multifunction Lever for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for The multifunction lever controls the operation of the headlight operation.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system performs two functions. With the engine Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the third detent running and the multifunction lever in the AUTO posi- (AUTO) to activate the Automatic Headlight system.
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE approximately four minutes after the wipers completely To Activate stop. Refer to “Windshield Wipers and Washers” in this 1. Select “Auto High Beams.” Refer to “Electronic Ve- section for further information. hicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer- NOTE:...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 NOTE: Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause Only headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). This feature prevents the headlights from interfering Also, dirt, film, and other obstructions (sticker, toll box, with the vision of oncoming drivers.
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last Battery Saver Feature detent to turn on the interior lighting. If the multifunction lever is left in the interior light position, parking light position, or the headlight position when the ignition switch is moved to the LOCK position, the battery saver feature will automatically turn off the exterior and interior lights after eight minutes.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Fog Lights — If Equipped NOTE: • Turning on the high beam headlights turns off the fog The fog light switch is located in the multifunction lever. To activate the fog lights, turn on the park/ lights.
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show defective.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Headlight Time Delay Interior Lights This feature delays turning off the headlights for 30, 60 or The interior lighting consists of courtesy lights (below the 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned OFF. To instrument panel), an overhead console light (which activate the headlight delay, the multifunction lever must contains both driver and passenger reading lights), read-...
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light can be turned on by pressing the recessed area of the lens. To turn these lights off, press the recessed area of the lens a second time.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wiper Operation The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on Rotate the end of the lever upward to the LO position for the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are low-speed wiper operation.
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the “park” position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off, and the blades cannot return to the “park” position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Windshield Washer Operation Mist To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold Use the Mist feature when weather conditions make while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the occasional usage of the wipers necessary.
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly when Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped This feature senses moisture on the windshield and ice, or dried salt water is present on the windshield. automatically activates the wipers for the driver.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 • Transmission in NEUTRAL Position — When the ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the NEU- TRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), or the shift lever is moved out of the NEUTRAL position.
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve- hicle.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • The pedals can be adjusted while driving. CAUTION! • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in Do not place any article under the adjustable pedal’s REVERSE (R) or when the Electronic Speed Control is or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage on.
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated (40 km/h).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF button or WARNING! turning off the ignition switch erases the set speed memory. Leaving the Electronic Speed Control System on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally To Resume Speed set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control System maintains set, push down and hold the SET DECEL lever. If the speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on lever is continually held in the SET DECEL position, the moderate hills is normal.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF ParkSense Sensors EQUIPPED The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia, ParkSense provides visible and audible indications of monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the the distance between the rear fascia and the detected sensors’...
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense Warning Display When the ignition is turned to the ON position, the The ParkSense warning display, located in the headliner warning display will turn ON all of its LEDs for about near the flipper glass, provides both visible and audible one second.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES DISPLAY LED OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: LED COLOR AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER 1st LED 59 in (150 cm) Yellow Yes, Half Second 2nd LED 51 in (130 cm) Yellow None 3rd LED 45 in (115 cm)
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the switch is pressed to disable the system, the information. If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” ap- instrument cluster will display the “PARK ASSIST DIS- pears in the EVIC after making sure the rear fascia/ ABLED”...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • When you turn ParkSense off, the instrument cluster • Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care will display “PARK ASSIST DISABLED.” Further- not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not more, once you turn ParkSense off, it remains off be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt, or debris.
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124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable • Drivers must be careful when backing up even to recognize every obstacle, including small ob- when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sys- stacles.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF WARNING! (Continued) EQUIPPED • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear System, it is strongly recommended that the ball Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift lever...
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning ParkView On or Off — With CAUTION! Navigation/Multimedia Radio • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should only 1. Press the “menu” hard key. be used as a parking aid. The ParkView camera is 2.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Turning ParkView On or Off — Without (HomeLink ) and power sunroof switches may also be Navigation/Multimedia Radio included, if equipped. 1. Press the “menu” hard key. 2. Select “system setup” soft key. 3.
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the lens to turn these lights on. Press a second time systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s to turn the lights off. battery. The lights also turn on when a front door or rear door is The HomeLink buttons are located in the overhead opened.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- WARNING! (Continued) rity Alarm is active. • Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan- gerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage WARNING! while training the transceiver.
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130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HomeLink for more efficient training and accurate If the EVIC display states “DID NOT TRAIN” repeat transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Step 3. If the signal is too weak, replace the battery in the handheld transmitter.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 NOTE: After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage door does not operate with HomeLink and the garage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the garage door opener may have rolling code. If so, proceed to the heading “Programming A Rolling Code System.”...
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are HomeLink button twice (holding the button for two designed to “time-out” in the same manner. seconds each time).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming 3. Without releasing the button, proceed with Program- HomeLink ” earlier in this section. ming HomeLink Step 2 and follow all remaining steps. Using HomeLink Security To operate, press and release the programmed It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn HomeLink button.
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the LEARN button on the garage door opener to 2. This device must accept any interference that may be complete the training for rolling code. received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in visors on the overhead console. the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express Pinch Protect Override Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing will open automatically from any position. The sunroof the sunroof, press the switch forward and hold for two will open fully, then stop automatically.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is Ignition OFF Operation open. The power sunroof switches remain active for up ap- proximately ten minutes after the ignition switch has Wind Buffeting been turned OFF.
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138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • All accessories connected to the “battery” powered outlets should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge. • To ensure proper operation a MOPAR knob and element must be used.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. CAUTION! •...
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! (Continued) There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, back of the center console to convert DC current to AC vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the current.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the inverter should automatically reset.
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142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the power inverter switch (located on the upper NOTE: When the power inverter switch is pressed, switch bank) to turn the power on to the outlet. Press the there will be a delay of approximately one second before switch again to turn the power off.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the center console. Rear Cupholders CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Light Front Cupholders The cargo area light is activated by opening the liftgate, The rear passengers have access to two cupholders that opening any door, or by rotating the dimmer control on pull out from the lower center of the rear seat.
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the cargo light lens surface will turn off all interior lights. Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped Push on the lens surface a second time to restore the NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to interior lights to normal operation.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 WARNING! In an accident, 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 compartment.
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Tie-Down Hooks WARNING! The cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area floor, • To help protect against personal injury, passengers should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is moving. should not be seated in the rear cargo area.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Cargo Load Floor WARNING! (Continued) The panel in the load floor is reversible for added utility. • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits One side is carpeted and the other side features a plastic described on the label attached to the left door or lined tray which holds a variety of items.
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The cargo load floor is held by spring loaded latches. In REAR WINDOW FEATURES order to use the cargo load floor, use the following Rear Window Wiper/Washer procedure: The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch NOTE: The cargo load floor latches should not be located on the control lever.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Rotate the switch upward to the “On” position to If the liftgate flipper glass is open, connection to the rear activate the rear wiper. window wiper is interrupted preventing activation of the rear wiper blade. When the liftgate flipper glass is closed, NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode the rear wiper switch, or the ignition switch, needs to be only.
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150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements.
156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during 1. Speedometer each stop. Indicates vehicle speed. The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- 2.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON position. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is dangerous.
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158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) CAUTION! The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD II that Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause monitors engine and automatic transmission con- damage to the engine control system.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 6. Airbag Warning Light required. However, the conventional brake system will This light turns on and remains on for six to continue to operate normally if the Brake Warning Light eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is not on.
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160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Oil Pressure Warning Light 12. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The Each tire, including the spare (if provided), light should turn on momentarily when the engine should be checked monthly, when cold and is started.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect approximately one minute and then remain continuously the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to...
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162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- CAUTION! ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to The TPMS has been optimized for the original exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 15. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Warning WARNING! Light/Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light — If Equipped A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or The malfunction light for the Electronic Stabil- others could be badly burned by steam or boiling ity Program (ESP) is combined with Brake coolant.
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164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL will flash or remain on continuously. Refer to “Occupant WARNING! Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. If a warning light remains on the system may not be working and you will not have the benefit of ESP or 17.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 make a record of the odometer reading before the repair/ while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when service, so that you can be sure that it is properly reset, or the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer placed in the PARK position.
166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 23. Charging System Light ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This light shows the status of the electrical charging (EVIC) system. The light should come on when the ignition The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the check.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 The EVIC consists of the following: The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering • System Status wheel: • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays MENU Button •...
168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • KEY NOT PROGRAMMED — EXCEEDED KEY PRO- COMPASS/TEMPERATURE Button Press release COMPASS/ GRAM LIMIT TEMPERATURE button to display one of eight • PROGRAMMING ACTIVE — NEW KEY PRO- compass readings and the outside temperature. GRAMMED •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 • HOOD/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) • AUTO HIGH BEAMS ON • LIFTGATE/HOOD OPEN (with graphic) • AUTO HIGH BEAMS OFF • HOOD/GLASS/DOOR OPEN (with graphic) • PARK ASSIST DISABLED • HOOD/GLASS/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) • SERVICE SUSPENSION •...
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170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED — SEATBELT BUCK- • LEFT REAR LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM System LED (with graphic) Only) • MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED — VEHICLE NOT IN • RIGHT REAR LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM Sys- PARK tem Only) •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 • 1/4 Mile (if equipped with Performance Pages) • Trip A • Instantaneous G-Force (if equipped with Performance • Trip B Pages) • Elapsed Time • Peak G-Force (if equipped with Performance Pages) • Service Distance •...
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172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trip B and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the FUNCTION Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last SELECT button. reset. •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 • Display Units of Measure In Performance Pages — If Equipped To make your selection, press and release the FUNC- WARNING! TION SELECT button until “ENGLISH” or “METRIC” appears. Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor- To Reset The Display mance Pages is intended for off-highway or off-road Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being...
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174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Performance Pages include the following features: The following describes each feature and its operation: • 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) When selected, this screen displays the time it takes for • Braking Distance the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) within •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 • To clear the vehicle’s best 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) time, • The distance and speed measurements display while press and hold the FUNCTION SELECT button for the event is taking place. five seconds. • The distance measurement will be aborted if the brake Braking Distance pedal is released before the vehicle comes to a com- When selected, this screen displays the vehicle’s braking...
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176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • To clear the vehicle’s best 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) run, 1/8 Mile, 1/4 Mile When selected, this screen displays the time it takes the press and hold the FUNCTION SELECT button for vehicle to travel 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) within 30 seconds five seconds.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 Compass Display in an area, free from magnetic material until the CAL The compass readings indicate the direction indicator displayed in the EVIC turns off. The Compass the vehicle is facing. Press and release the will now function normally.
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178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” indicator turns off. The compass will now function normally. Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and Geographic North.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 4. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button to Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable change the variance number. Continue until desired Features) number is reached. Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in PARK. 5.
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180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The EVIC will not change the Uconnect™ lan- Remote Key Unlock guage selection. Please refer to “Language Selection” in When “Driver Door 1st Press” is selected, only the Uconnect™ Phone for details. driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter UNLOCK button.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 Flash Lamps with Lock SELECT button until YES (Y) or NO (N) appears. Refer to When YES (Y) is selected, the front and rear turn signals “Lights/SmartBeam™ — If Equipped” in “Understand- will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the ing The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
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182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped Reset Service Distance (Displays Only if Service When YES (Y) is selected, the system will automatically Interval was Changed) activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on When this feature is selected, the current accumulated the windshield.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 Key Off Power Delay Display Units of Measure In: When this feature is selected, the power window The EVIC, odometer, and Uconnect™ gps (if equipped) switches, radio, Uconnect™ Phone (if equipped), DVD can be changed between English and Metric units of video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), measure.
184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tire Pressure Monitor System (shows the current pres- NOTE: • Tires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heat sure of all four road tires). For additional information, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitor System” in “Starting will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi And Operating”.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 The REN, RER and RBZ radios contain a CD/DVD Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio player, USB port, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive (HDD). To Manually Set the Clock Sirius Satellite Radio is optional. The 6.5 in (16.5 cm) 1.
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186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Changing Daylight Savings Time 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The When selected, this feature will display the time of day in clock setting menu will appear on the screen. daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the 3.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 5. Touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed. 4. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis- Clock Setting Procedure — RER/REN Radio played.
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188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed, the Touch the screen where the words “Show Time if Radio is clock setting menu will appear on the screen. Off” are displayed to change the current setting. 3.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES) — AM/FM STEREO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right position to operate the radio.
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190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch knob to save time change.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the AM/FM Button mid-range tones.
192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. MP3 Audio Play The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by NOTE: pressing the pushbutton twice.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.
194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD and MP3 modes. Random Play.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. display.) When reading discs recorded using formats other than •...
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196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification Frequency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 320, 256, 224, extension may cause playback problems.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 Playback of MP3 Files Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s...
198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM Operating Instructions — Radio Mode STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of the radio faceplate.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 SEEK Buttons If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch Uconnect”...
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200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/ INFO Button SCROLL control knob. Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text 3.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the MUSIC TYPE Button mid-range tones.
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202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character Program Type Program Type Display Display Classic Rock Cls Rock Soft Soft College College Soft Rock Soft Rck Country Country Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B Foreign Language Language Sports Sports Information Inform Talk...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 SETUP Button window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between station and press and release that button. If a button is the following items: not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/ RND button, the station will continue to play but will not •...
204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons 1 - 6 Inserting Compact Disc(s) These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM label facing up.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on CAUTION! (Continued) convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel SEEK Button away and jam the player mechanism. Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the •...
206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AM/FM Button Supported Media (Disc Types) Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Random Play.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of names and folder names is limited. For large numbers multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to longer disc loading times.
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208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification Frequency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, 48, 44.1, 32...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders more and the radio will display song titles for each file. on the disc.
210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) RER, RBZ, REN, REP, REW, RB2 or REZ touch-screen Press this button to change the display to time of day. The radio UCI feature, refer to the separate RER, REN, RBZ, time of day will display for five seconds (when the RB2 or REZ User’s Manual.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 • Connecting an iPod to the AUX port located in the • If the iPod battery is completely discharged, it may radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the UCI not communicate with the UCI system until a mini- feature to control the connected device.
212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Jump backward in the current track by pressing and Once in the UCI (iPod ) mode, iPod audio tracks (if available from iPod ) start playing over the vehicle’s holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW audio system.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 • While a track is playing, press the INFO button to see Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod . If the RND icon is the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) showing on the radio display, then the shuffle mode is for that track.
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214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • During all List modes, the iPod displays all lists in • To Exit List mode without selecting a track, press the “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the same PRESET button again to go back to Play bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backwards mode.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF CAUTION! EQUIPPED (REN/RER/RBZ/RES RADIOS ONLY) • Leaving the iPod (or any supported device) any- Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to where in the vehicle in extreme heat or cold can coast.
216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www- display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on .siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly (Satellite) Mode on or above the antenna. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Reception Quality position to operate the radio.
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218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button able).
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press following items: the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window.
220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL KICKER HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM DSS modes for audio sources are “Stereo” and “Audio WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) – Surround,” which is surround sound equalized for the IF EQUIPPED front seat occupants. The “Video Surround” mode is Your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art audio described under “KICKER Mobile Surround (KMS1).
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 Installing The Subwoofer 2. Align the left outside edge of the subwoofer with the outside edge of the inner cargo tie down hook. 1. Lower the left rear passenger seat. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Slide the subwoofer toward the front of the vehicle so Removing The Subwoofer that the rear edge lines up with the end of the load floor. 1. Lower the left rear passenger seat. 4. Connect the electrical connector. 2.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a EQUIPPED pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and The remote sound system controls are located on the rear mode of the sound system.
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The button located in the center of the left-hand control CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following grammed in the radio preset pushbutton. precautions: CD Player 1.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- CLIMATE CONTROLS lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective Automatic Temperature Control coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) The Automatic Temperature Control System automati- oversized, or have protection encoding.
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226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The numbers on the temperature dial represent You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply a comfort setting when the Mode knob is set to AUTO, allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting and not the actual air temperature. the OFF (O) position on the blower control knob stops the system completely.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 • Under certain conditions (after the vehicle is turned The system will automatically control re- circulation. However, pressing this but- off) the climate control system may recalibrate and a ton will temporarily put the system in noise may be heard for 20 seconds.
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228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Operation NOTE: • For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the climate This system offers a full complement of manual override features which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, controls will not function during Remote Start opera- Mode Preferred Automatic with Manual Air Temperature tion if the blower control is left in the “O”...
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230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Regardless of the type of operation, when a NOTE: The defrost mode is not automatically selected. temperature knob is set to the full clockwise or full It must be manually selected, when desired. counterclockwise position, the system will deliver full Defrost/Floor hot or full cold air out of the ducts, respectively.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 Bi-Level outlets selected on the mode control dial. The button Air flows both through the outlets located in the includes an LED that illuminates when manual operation instrument panel and those located on the floor. Air is selected.
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL captured interior air to condense on windows and ham- blower speeds will reduce fogging. Interior fogging on per visibility. For this reason, the system will not allow the windshield can be quickly removed by selecting the “Recirculation”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 additional engine cooling may be required. If this situa- Vacation Storage tion is encountered, operate the transmission in a lower Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service gear to increase engine RPM, coolant flow and fan speed. (i.e.
238 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Normal Starting Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the Tip Start inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm belts.
STARTING AND OPERATING 239 Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F or 29°C) WARNING! (Continued) To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- it started.
240 STARTING AND OPERATING If the engine fails to start after you have followed the AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- CAUTION! dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and ing precautions are not observed:...
STARTING AND OPERATING 241 Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System WARNING! This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle position.
242 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Using a flat blade screwdriver, carefully remove the 6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. shift lock manual override cover which is located on the 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. PRNDL bezel.
STARTING AND OPERATING 243 Transmission gear engagement may be delayed after WARNING! restarting the engine if the ignition switch is not turned to the LOCK position first. It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle PARK speed.
244 STARTING AND OPERATING NEUTRAL WARNING! This range is used when vehicle is standing for pro- longed periods with engine running. Engine may be Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must those in and near the vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 245 NOTE: The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and CAUTION! Traction Control (if equipped) should be turned OFF before attempting to rock the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between Brake Control System” in “Starting and Operating” for DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster further information.
246 STARTING AND OPERATING Operation display a boxed 2 in the cluster. Once AutoStick mode By placing the shift lever in the DRIVE position, the shift is engaged, a move to the right (+) or left (-) will trigger lever can be moved from side to side. This allows the a upshift (+) or trigger a downshift (-).
STARTING AND OPERATING 247 When in the AutoStick mode, as the engine RPM nears Hold the shift lever to the right for at least one second to the engine maximum speed, an “UPSHIFT” message will disengage AutoStick . The transmission will now oper- appear in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center ate automatically;...
248 STARTING AND OPERATING • The transmission will automatically shift up when NOTE: • Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel maximum engine speed is reached while AutoStick is engaged. travel are considered normal and do not indicate that there is a problem with the power steering system.
STARTING AND OPERATING 249 CAUTION! WARNING! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end Do not use Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), or of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering other types of power steering fluids, when servicing fluid temperature and it should be avoided when the power steering system of this vehicle.
250 STARTING AND OPERATING possible. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up WARNING! slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever completely. Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 251 NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied vehicle speed is • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for detected, the light will flash and a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before the parking brake.
252 STARTING AND OPERATING computer to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent WARNING! (Continued) wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- surfaces. ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and or injury.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 253 The Anti-Lock Brake System pump motor runs during WARNING! (Continued) the self-test at 12 mph (20 km/h) and during an ABS stop. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including The pump motor makes a low humming noise during those resulting from excessive speed in turns, operation, which is normal.
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254 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: During severe braking conditions, a pulsing WARNING! (Continued) sensation may occur and a clicking noise will be heard. • Engines may idle at higher speeds during warm- This is normal, indicating that the Anti-Lock Brake up, which could cause rear wheels to spin and System is functioning.
STARTING AND OPERATING 255 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes Anti-Lock Brake Sys- The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent tem (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist the natural laws of physics from acting on the ve- System (BAS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), and hicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by...
256 STARTING AND OPERATING stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not across a driven axle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 257 Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate tions and driving conditions, influence the chance of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicles speed that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
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258 STARTING AND OPERATING the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counter- Light” also flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESP/TCS acting the over/under steer condition. Engine power Indicator Light” begins to flash during acceleration, ease may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as desired path.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 259 The ESP system has two available operating modes. turn ESP on again, momentarily press the ESP OFF” switch. This will restore the normal “ESP On” mode of operation. This is the normal operating mode for ESP. Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESP system will be in this “On”...
260 STARTING AND OPERATING Off” mode by pressing the “ESP OFF” switch. Once the reduced and you may feel the brakes being applied to situation requiring ESP to be switched to the “ESP Partial individual wheels to attempt to stop the trailer from Off”...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 261 • Each time the ignition switch is turned to the ON If the “ESP/BAS Warning Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a mal- position, the ESP System will be ON even if it was function has been detected in either the ESP or turned off previously.
262 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 263 • Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design spares designed for temporary emergency use only. standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” into the sidewall.
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264 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
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STARTING AND OPERATING 265 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 —...
266 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however, the date code may only be on one side.
STARTING AND OPERATING 267 Tire Terminology and Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold Tire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
268 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle Tire Placard Location...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 269 To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 3) tire size designed for your vehicle vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires.
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270 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations...
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272 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) if the “Tire Pressure can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and Monitoring Telltale Light” is illuminated. Vehicle increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the handling and braking may be reduced.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 273 Safety Economy Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear WARNING! patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can earlier tire replacement.
274 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than driver’s side “B” Pillar. 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period.
STARTING AND OPERATING 275 Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) WARNING! during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous.
276 STARTING AND OPERATING Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in Tread Wear Indicators the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires dealer for radial tire repairs. to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced.
STARTING AND OPERATING 277 These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
278 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
STARTING AND OPERATING 279 • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Premium System Center (EVIC), and a graphic displaying tire pressures The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless •...
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280 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units The system will automatically update, the graphic dis- in PSI, kPa, or BAR. play of the pressure value(s) will stop flashing, and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 281 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM sensors. 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals. 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
282 STARTING AND OPERATING General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and 6.1L Engine RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the The 6.1L engine is designed to meet all following conditions: emissions regulations and provide excel- •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 283 Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, ates are required in some areas of the country during the and durability for your vehicle.
284 STARTING AND OPERATING • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the E85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- engine controller memory ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
STARTING AND OPERATING 285 can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the CAUTION! (Continued) United States. MMT is prohibited in Federal and Califor- • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law. nia reformulated gasoline. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor- Materials Added to Fuel mance and damage the emissions control system.
286 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions con- WARNING! (Continued) trol system can result in civil penalties being assessed • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon against you. monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, which can Carbon Monoxide Warnings kill.
STARTING AND OPERATING 287 ADDING FUEL CAUTION! Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) • Damage to the fuel system or emission control The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door, on the system could result from using an improper fuel driver’s side of the vehicle.
288 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the gas cap is not tighten properly, the MIL will WARNING! come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle is refueled. the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message tank filled.
STARTING AND OPERATING 289 TRAILER TOWING Common Towing Definitions In this section you will find safety tips and information The following trailer towing related definitions will assist on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do you in understanding the following information: with your vehicle.
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290 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Tongue Weight (TW) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the and trailer when weighed in combination. hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 291 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 for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to system may reduce handling, stability, braking the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s).
292 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can 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.
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ GCWR (Gross Combined Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Max. Trailer Tongue Transmission Wt. Rating) Trailer Wt.) Wt.
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294 STARTING AND OPERATING Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on Consider the following items when computing the your trailer hitch. weight on the front/rear axles of the vehicle: • The trailer tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 295 Towing Requirements WARNING! To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- train components the following guidelines are recom- Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. mended: Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: CAUTION! •...
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296 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your 3. GAWR vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the (This requirement may limit the ability to always chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 297 − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage − An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General required when towing a trailer with electronically Information” in “Starting and Operating” for proper actuated brakes.
298 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission WARNING! The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, use the AutoStick feature (D-) to select a lower gear range. hydraulic brake lines.
STARTING AND OPERATING 299 − When using the speed control, if you experience speed RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until MOTORHOME, ETC.) you can get back to cruising speed. Recreational towing is not allowed. −...
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302 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.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 303 • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum CAUTION! heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a Driving with a hot cooling system could damage supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat your vehicle.
304 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- Run Flat Tires started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in This vehicle is equipped with run flat tires. Although the another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster tires are designed with a “run flat”...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 305 Preparations for Jump-Start WARNING! The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly. When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rup- ture or explode and cause personal injury.
306 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using a another vehicle to jump-start the battery, WARNING! park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. ever the hood is raised.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 307 CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
308 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the 9.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 309 WARNING! CAUTION! • Towing this vehicle using any other method could Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps and chains may break, causing serious result in extensive damage to the transfer case injury.
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314 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM – OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 315 gas cap until a clicking sound is heard. This is an EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. PROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass The message will remain displayed until the vehicle an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
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316 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test, the ignition or start the engine. This means that your which you can use prior to going to the test station. To vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must not proceed to the I/M station.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 317 before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine systems may void your warranty and could result in civil running.
318 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed CAUTION! (Continued) maintenance schedule, there are other components which • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids may require servicing or replacement in the future. that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance CAUTION! intervals.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 319 check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the • Operating the engine with the oil levels below the engine after it has sat overnight. safe zone, or operating with oil levels that exceed Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will the top of the safe zone may cause engine damage.
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320 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10725 The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended and are approved to MB 229.3 or MB 229.5 (will be listed engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on on the back label of the oil container).
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 321 Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters Engine Air Cleaner Filter Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information. oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, WARNING! indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the environment.
322 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery Air Conditioner Maintenance Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. For best possible performance, your air conditioner You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer tenance required.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 323 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning tioning system.
324 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When performing other underhood services, the hood Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with cleaned and lubricated.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 325 The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the WARNING! rear window washer is shared. The fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment, be sure to check the Commercially available windshield washer solvents fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with are flammable.
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326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure WARNING! proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327 NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: systems can result in civil penalties being assessed • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition against you. when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
328 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of WARNING! the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden •...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 329 Cooling System — Drain, Flush and Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals.
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330 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): CAUTION! (Continued) • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR • This vehicle has not been designed for use with Antifreeze/ Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula Propylene Glycol based engine coolant (anti- HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or freeze).
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 331 NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will WARNING! decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on will require more frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) changes. the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- caution.
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332 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal of Used Engine Coolant The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant (antifreeze) is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing en- with your local authorities to determine the disposal gine coolant (antifreeze).
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be 50% HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) (minimum) safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine which contains aluminum components.
334 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Brake System WARNING! Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine whenever the vehicle is serviced, or immediately if the Parts”...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 335 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could has been in a tightly closed container.
336 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The following maintenance recommendations will enable CAUTION! you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle. The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating condi- What Causes Corrosion? tions.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 337 Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or a mild such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
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338 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel and Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner. chrome-plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 339 • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or a mild if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove the Armor All . Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to stain.
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340 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses WARNING! The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341 FUSES Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Interior Fuses 30 Amp Audio Amp (B+) The fuse panel is on the lower instrument panel just to Green the left of the steering column. 15 Amp Sunroof (B+) Blue 10 Amp Htd Mirror (EBL)
348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than Fuse Fuse 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your 15 Amp Ignition Off Draw battery. You may: Blue (IOD) #1 —...
350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced prop- erly. See your authorized dealer for service. NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- charge (HID) headlamps, when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. Front Turn Signal 1.
352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353 3. Squeeze the socket assembly tabs to remove it from the 1 — Tail/Stop Lamp Bulb 3 — Back-Up Lamp Bulb 2 — Tail/Turn Signal Bulb housing. 4. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 5.
354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) 2. Twist the bulb socket to remove from the CHMSL housing. 1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket and reattach the CHMSL.
356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operat- ing conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10725 and are approved to MB 229.3 or MB 229.5.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Transfer Case MOPAR NV146 Transfer Case Fluid or equivalent. Usage of other fluid/ lubricants is NOT recommended. Axle Differential (Front-Rear) MOPAR Synthetic Gear &...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..362 Emissions Control System Maintenance ..360 Maintenance Schedules ....360 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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360 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. the continued proper functioning of the emissions control On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) system.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 361 • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. •...
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362 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Oil Change Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following • Change the engine oil filter. pages for the required maintenance intervals. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 363 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
364 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 365 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance 36 Months Maintenance 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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366 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or Schedule 54 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 367 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or Schedule 66 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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368 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or Schedule 78 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 369 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter.
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370 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 371 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter.
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372 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or Schedule 126 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 373 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter.
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374 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or Schedule 150 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 375 † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......379 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
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378 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 385 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......385 ▫...
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 379 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
380 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center solved with this process. P.O.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 381 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
382 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 383 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
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384 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, assistance of service and engineering specialists to maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- LLC vehicles.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 385 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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386 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
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