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  • Page 1 Grand Cherokee 2 0 1 4 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and features and equipment that are either standard or the name Chrysler Canada Inc.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ....8 ROLLOVER WARNING .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision sion, and transfer case shifting.
  • Page 7: Rollover Warning

    INTRODUCTION 5 This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- ROLLOVER WARNING tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than customer-oriented documents.
  • Page 8: How To Use This Manual

    6 INTRODUCTION two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire.
  • Page 9 INTRODUCTION 7...
  • Page 10: Warnings And Cautions

    8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
  • Page 11: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
  • Page 13: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .14 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .23 ▫ Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) ....14 ▫...
  • Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ..29 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ....48 ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...29 ▫...
  • Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Seat Belt Lock Out..... .66 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .109 ▫...
  • Page 16: A Word About Your Keys

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ON/RUN.
  • Page 17: Key Fob

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 The emergency key is also for locking the glove box. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking. To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
  • Page 18: Ignition Or Accessory On Message

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key WARNING! into the lock cylinders with either side up. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Ignition Or Accessory On Message Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or •...
  • Page 19: Sentry Key

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 The system uses a Key Fob with a factory-mated Remote WARNING! (Continued) Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, a Keyless Ignition Node • Do not leave children or animals inside parked (KIN) and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle vehicles in hot weather.
  • Page 20: Replacement Keys

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle Replacement Keys operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by vehicle.
  • Page 21: Customer Key Programming

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 • This device must accept any interference that may be Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer. This procedure consists of programming a received, including interference that may cause unde- blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics.
  • Page 22: How To Use Remote Start

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Use Remote Start WARNING! All of the following conditions must be met before the • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or engine will remote start: confined area.
  • Page 23 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low NOTE: • Remote Start Cancelled — System Fault • If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start will automatically lock the doors. • Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset •...
  • Page 24 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped Vehicle When remote start is activated, the heated steering Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or wheel, and driver heated seat features will automatically allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
  • Page 25: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED Rearming The System This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors, If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to liftgate, and ignition for unauthorized operation. When disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the the alarm is activated, the interior switches for door horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals...
  • Page 26: To Disarm The System

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the To Disarm The System vehicle: The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of • Push LOCK on the interior power door lock switch the following methods: with the driver and/or passenger door open.
  • Page 27: Tamper Alert

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the power liftgate entry. Pressing the liftgate button will exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound. If this not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
  • Page 28: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition is disables the system from responding to all RKE transmit- cycled to the ON/RUN position from the OFF position.
  • Page 29: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Flash Lamps With Lock Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE trans- within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate.
  • Page 30: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Doors And Liftgate Using The Panic Alarm Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold ter to lock all doors and liftgate.
  • Page 31: Programming Additional Transmitters

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the • Used batteries are harmful to the environment. You vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the can dispose of them either in the correct containers as Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted specified by law or by taking them to a Dealership,...
  • Page 32: General Information

    30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
  • Page 33: Door Locks

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years. 2.
  • Page 34: Power Door Locks

    32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks WARNING! (Continued) The power door lock switch is located on each front door • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key panel. Press the switch to lock or unlock the doors. Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
  • Page 35: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 If you press the door lock switch while the Key Fob is in the vehicle and the driver’s door is open, the doors will not lock. If a rear door is locked, it cannot be opened from inside the vehicle without first unlocking the door.
  • Page 36: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll down the window, and open the door using the outside door handle.
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: • Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru- (1.5 m) of the driver’s door handle, grab the driver’s front ment Panel”...
  • Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driver’s Transmitter In Vehicle front door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a Door 1st Press”...
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate release. With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the electronic liftgate release for a power open on vehicles equipped with Power Liftgate.
  • Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Liftgate NOTE: The key must be within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the handle being used to lock the vehicle. With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the passive entry lock button located to the right of electronic liftgate release.
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
  • Page 42: Windows

    40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Windows The power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger door and rear doors which operate the front passenger and rear passenger door windows.
  • Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 down automatically. To cancel the “Auto-Down” move- WARNING! ment, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power windows.
  • Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — Driver And Front Passenger Door Only Lift the window switch fully upward to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically. To stop the window from going all the way up during the Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly.
  • Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Window Lockout Button WARNING! The Window Lockout button on the driver’s door allows There is no anti-pinch protection when the window you to disable the window controls on the rear doors. To is almost closed.
  • Page 46: Wind Buffeting

    44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in Uconnect® Settings, all doors will unlock when you push Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of the electronic liftgate release. If Unlock Driver Door 1st pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the press is programmed in Uconnect®...
  • Page 47: Power Liftgate - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas- sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. Power Liftgate —...
  • Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power liftgate may also be opened or closed by NOTE: pressing the LIFTGATE button located on the front • In the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an overhead console, or closed by pressing the LIFTGATE emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open button located on left rear trim panel, near the liftgate the liftgate.
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • The power liftgate must be in the full open position for NOTE: rear liftgate close button on the left rear trim, near the • The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the liftgate opening to operate.
  • Page 50: Occupant Restraints

    48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located WARNING! on top of the front seats (integrated into the head • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous restraint) exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your •...
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 by extending the belt all the way out and then adjust- Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the ing the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat risk of harm from a deploying air bag: or secure a large item in a seat —...
  • Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under between you and the door.
  • Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument • Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) and/or Seat-Mounted could cause serious injury, including death.
  • Page 54: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! (Continued) All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is de- your injuries in a collision much worse. You might signed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions.
  • Page 55: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
  • Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
  • Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of you from injury during a collision. You are more injury in a collision.
  • Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retrac- The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- tor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
  • Page 59: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

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

    58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will additional information, refer to “Installing Child Re- prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child you will prefer a higher position.
  • Page 61: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 ratcheting sound as the belt retracts. Allow the webbing How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort- ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section.
  • Page 62: Energy Management Feature

    60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is WARNING! designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. This • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor the occupant’s chest.
  • Page 63: Supplemental Active Head Restraints (Ahr)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten- of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap sioners are single use items.
  • Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. Hand Positioning Points On AHR 2.
  • Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE AHR In Reset Position 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism NOTE: • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the Active 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half.
  • Page 67: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (BeltAlert®) (8 km/h), BeltAlert® will provide both audio and visual notification. BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger The front passenger seat BeltAlert®...
  • Page 68: Seat Belt Lock Out

    66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Lock Out Seat Belt Extender The center rear seat belt system has a lock out feature that If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and will not allow you to extract the center webbing unless when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if the rear seat upper latch is engaged.
  • Page 69: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
  • Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for air bags are located above the side windows and their Advanced Air Bags.
  • Page 71: Advanced Front Air Bag Features

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Air Bag System Components • Front and Side Impact Sensors Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, •...
  • Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may • No objects should be placed over or near the air bag provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant on the instrument panel, because any such objects during a side impact.
  • Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only.
  • Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right but they will open during air bag deployment. SABIC, do not stack luggage or other cargo up high •...
  • Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Always sit upright as possible with your back against Knee Impact Bolsters the seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the appropriate sized child restraint, infant restraint or driver and the front passenger, and position front occu- booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the...
  • Page 76: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls

    74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag are not Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system rollover collisions.
  • Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are Light in the instrument panel for approxi- not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should mately four to eight seconds for a self-check have deployed.
  • Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad- WARNING! vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- Advanced Front Air Bags.
  • Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit Inflator Units The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag unit is The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are de- located in the instrument panel trim beneath the steering signed to activate only in certain side collisions.
  • Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Front And Side Impact Sensors SABIC. The inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the ORC the headliner out of the way and covers the window.
  • Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium functions after an event, the ignition switch must be floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. changed from IGN ON/RUN to IGN OFF.
  • Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de- Maintaining Your Air Bag System ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you. WARNING! •...
  • Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) You will want to have the air bags ready to • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag inflate for your protection in a collision. The system.
  • Page 84: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
  • Page 85: Child Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a Child Restraints non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per- times, including babies and children.
  • Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has WARNING! a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. You should also make sure that you can install In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a it in the vehicle where you will use it.
  • Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the height or weight limits of their child...
  • Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old. Children should remain rearward-facing until they Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- reach the highest weight or height allowed by their facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until convertible child seat.
  • Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Older Children And Child Restraints fit properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against Children who are two years old or who have outgrown the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward- seat.
  • Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats WARNING! (Continued) Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt • After a child restraint is installed in the vehicle, do comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend not move the vehicle seat forward or rearward over the front of the seat when their back is against the because it can loosen the child restraint attach-...
  • Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching WARNING! the child’s thighs and not their stomach? Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an 5.
  • Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Combined LATCH – Weight of the LATCH – Restraint Type Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only + Top Tether...
  • Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
  • Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchor / Top Tether Locations Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
  • Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Child Restraint LATCH Positions What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system weight + weight of the child restraint) until the combined weight of the child for using the LATCH anchorage and the child restraint is 65 lbs system to attach the child restraint?
  • Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can two child restraints be attached Never “share” a LATCH anchorage using a common lower LATCH with two or more child restraints. anchorage? If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in...
  • Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
  • Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage.
  • Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu- facturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. Vehicles With A Center Arm Rest Tether For rearward facing infant seats secured in the center seat position with the vehicle seat belts, the rear center seat position has an armrest tether that secures the arm rest in...
  • Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat belt following the instructions below. See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt”...
  • Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 3. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for 5. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the that seating position. For some second row seats, you top tether anchorage.
  • Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt WARNING! When using the LATCH attaching system to install a • Improper installation of a child restraint to the child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant used by other occupants or being used to secure child or child restraint.
  • Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Belt Restraints in this Vehicle The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
  • Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child Child Restraint using the seat belt to install a for- restraint) for using the Tether ward facing child restraint, up to Anchor with the seat belt to attach...
  • Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) against the child seat. 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating 5.
  • Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether 1.
  • Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 4. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the lap portion around the child restraint while you push belt path opening of the child restraint, you may have the child restraint rearward and downward into the trouble tightening the seat belt.
  • Page 108 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage.
  • Page 109 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts.
  • Page 110 108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! The top tether anchorages are not visible until the gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible cargo tie down hooks, located on the floor behind the seats, to attach a child restraint tether anchor. Transporting Pets Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
  • Page 111: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 13 Engine Break-In Recommendations

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your A long break-in period is not required for the engine and Vehicle”. drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
  • Page 112: Safety Tips

    110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS WARNING! (Continued) Transporting Passengers • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. Exhaust Gas WARNING! WARNING! •...
  • Page 113: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. WARNING! (Continued) Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust • If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/ fumes to seep into the passenger compartment. In addi- rear doors open, make sure that all windows are tion, inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set...
  • Page 114 112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your The light should come on and remain on for vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they ignition switch is first turned ON.
  • Page 115 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never place or install floor mats or other floor • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly driver footwell while the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 116: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    114 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
  • Page 117: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With MIRRORS ......123 Memory Seat Only) —...
  • Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ 60/40 Split Rear Seat ....158 SEATS ......142 ▫...
  • Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 ▫ Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ..169 ▫ Courtesy Lights ..... . .175 ▫...
  • Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .183 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED ......191 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING ▫...
  • Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 ▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ..205 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ......221 ▫...
  • Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ ParkSense® Display ....231 ▫ Programming A Rolling Code ... . .247 ▫...
  • Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 ▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ....256 ▫ Closing Power Shade — Express ...260 ▫...
  • Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Door Storage ......270 ▫ Rear Cargo Tie-Downs ....277 ▫...
  • Page 125: Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
  • Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting. The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
  • Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Assist Call 9-1-1 Call The rear view mirror contains an ASSIST push button 1. Press the 9-1-1 Call button on the Rearview Mirror. which automatically connects the vehicle occupants to one NOTE: In case the 9-1-1 Call button is pushed in error, of several predefined locations for immediate support: there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 Call •...
  • Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a 9-1-1 vehicle’s 9-1-1 Call system, the operator should be able to operator is made, the 9-1-1 Call system may transmit speak with you or other vehicle occupants and hear the following important vehicle information to a 9-1-1 sounds occurring in the vehicle.
  • Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 9-1-1 Call System Limitations WARNING! (Continued) Vehicles sold in Canada and Mexico DO NOT have 9-1-1 • The 9-1-1 Call system is embedded into the vehi- Call system capabilities. cle’s electrical system. Do not add aftermarket electrical equipment to the vehicle’s electrical sys- 9-1-1 or other emergency line operators in Canada and tem.
  • Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The ignition key is in OFF position. WARNING! • The vehicle’s electrical systems are not intact. • Ignoring the Rearview Mirror light could mean you • The 9-1-1 Call system software and/or hardware are will not have 9-1-1 Call services.
  • Page 131: Outside Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 NOTE: Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s Outside Mirrors wireless and GPS antennas. You could prevent wireless To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors and GPS signal reception, which can prevent your vehicle to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight from placing an emergency call.
  • Page 132: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature

    130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Folding Feature If the mirror is manually folded after electrically cycled, a potential extra button push is required to get the All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either mirrors back to the home position.
  • Page 133: Power Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Power Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s side door trim panel. The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror, press the mirror select button for the mirror that you want to adjust.
  • Page 134: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors

    132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Seat Only) — If Equipped Memory Seat” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror Vehicle”...
  • Page 135: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped To access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down one of The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi- the visors. tional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to block out the sun.
  • Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand-by mode when the vehicle is in PARK. The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane on both sides of the vehicle (12 ft or 3.8 m).
  • Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire...
  • Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. Warning Light Location The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary.
  • Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains in side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
  • Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtaking/Passing Stationary Objects The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in berms, etc.
  • Page 141: Rear Cross Path

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 WARNING! (Continued) or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including reducing the radio volume.
  • Page 143: Modes Of Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Modes Of Operation turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime Three selectable modes of operation are available in the will also be sounded.
  • Page 144: General Information

    142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Blind Spot Alert Off 2. The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- When the BSM system is turned off there will be no visual eration of the device. or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP systems.
  • Page 145: Power Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
  • Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Reclining The Seatback The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will rearward.
  • Page 147: Passenger's Power Seat

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward WARNING! (Continued) The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
  • Page 148: Power Lumbar - If Equipped

    146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Lumbar — If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats may also be equipped with power lumbar. The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat.
  • Page 149: Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Some models may be equipped with manual front driver Release the bar once you have reached the desired or passenger seats.
  • Page 150: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline

    148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — WARNING! Recline Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, position and release the lever.
  • Page 151: Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — Heated Seats — If Equipped If Equipped On some models, the front and rear seats may be To fold the seatback to the flat load-floor position, lift the equipped with heaters located in the seat cushions.
  • Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Heated Seats maximum of 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the display will change from HI to LO, indicating The front heated seats control buttons are located within the change. The LO-level setting will turn OFF automati- the climate or controls screen of the touchscreen.
  • Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of On some models, the two rear outboard seats may be heat in use.
  • Page 154: Front Ventilated Seats - If Equipped

    152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE two to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped will turn OFF automatically after approximately 45 min- Located in the seat cushion are small fans that draw the utes.
  • Page 155: Head Restraints

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 NOTE: The engine must be running for the ventilated WARNING! seats to operate. The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- On models that are equipped with remote start, the pying a seat.
  • Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
  • Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Active Head Restraint (Normal Position) Active Head Restraint (Tilted)
  • Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable the head restraints require removal, see your autho- DVD players.
  • Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Head Restraints — Rear Seats The head restraints on the outboard seats are not adjust- able. They automatically fold forward when the rear seat is folded to a load floor position but do not return to their normal position when the rear seat is raised.
  • Page 160: 60/40 Split Rear Seat

    158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and WARNING! positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily. Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a 1.
  • Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 NOTE: To Raise Rear Seat • Do not fold the 60% rear seat down with the left Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer- outboard or rear center seat belt buckled. ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully •...
  • Page 162: Reclining Rear Seat

    160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reclining Rear Seat WARNING! To recline the seatback, lift the lever located on the Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release the lever shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
  • Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with two RKE trans- mitters. One RKE transmitter can be linked to memory position 1 and the other transmitter can be linked to memory position 2. The memory seat switch is located on the driver’s door trim panel.
  • Page 164: Programming The Memory Feature

    162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming The Memory Feature NOTE: • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in NOTE: To create a new memory profile, perform the following: PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a memory profile.
  • Page 165: Memory Position Recall

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 To program your RKE transmitters, perform the following: Memory Position Recall 1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the OFF position. NOTE: The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory positions. If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not 2.
  • Page 166: Easy Entry/Exit Seat

    164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver Two Memory Position Recall Easy Entry/Exit Seat • To recall the memory setting for driver two using the This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the memory switch, press MEMORY button number 2 on vehicle.
  • Page 167: To Open And Close The Hood

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD driver seat position is less than 0.9 in (22.7 mm) To open the hood, two latches must be released. forward of the rear stop.
  • Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left CAUTION! and lift the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
  • Page 169: Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The head- light switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, cargo lights and fog lights (if equipped).
  • Page 170: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped

    168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Automatic Headlights — If Equipped • Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less rotate the headlight switch to the A (AUTO) position.
  • Page 171: Automatic High Beam - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 through the Uconnect® system screen. Refer to the inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru- specific light and automatically switches from high ment Panel” for further information. beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
  • Page 172: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped

    170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped 1. Enable the Automatic High Beams through the The Daytime Running Lights (low intensity) come on Uconnect® system screen. Refer to “Uconnect® Set- whenever the engine is running, and the transmission is tings”...
  • Page 173: Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlight Delay Headlights — If Equipped To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a This system automatically swivels the headlight beam headlight delay that will leave the headlights on for pattern horizontally to provide increased illumination in approximately 90 seconds.
  • Page 174: Fog Lights - If Equipped

    172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lights — If Equipped The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights are on or when the vehicle headlights are on low beam. The fog lights are turned on by rotating the headlight An indicator light located in the instrument cluster will switch to the parking light or headlight position and illuminate when the fog lights are on.
  • Page 175: Lights-On Reminder

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 control all the way down, to the OFF detent, will cause all the interior lights to go out. This is also known as the “Party” mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehi- cle’s battery.
  • Page 176: Battery Saver

    174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Battery Saver Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding The front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. head console.
  • Page 177: Courtesy Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 second time. The lights will also turn on when the Courtesy Lights UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) is The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top pressed. corner of the lens.
  • Page 178: Ambient Light - If Equipped

    176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ambient Light — If Equipped Multifunction Lever The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- steering column.
  • Page 179: Turn Signals

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Turn Signals Flash-To-Pass Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
  • Page 180: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wiper Operation The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent multifunction lever on the left side of the steering col- positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper umn.
  • Page 181: Intermittent Wiper System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 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.
  • Page 182: Windshield Washer Operation

    180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washer Operation If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe To use the washer, push on the end of the lever (toward cycles, then turn off.
  • Page 183: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the This feature senses moisture on the windshield and windshield.
  • Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the • The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the following conditions: wiper switch is in the low or high-speed position. •...
  • Page 185: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles equipped with Remote Starting system, Rain Sensing wipers are not operational when the vehicle is in the remote start mode. Once the operator is in the vehicle and has placed the ignition switch in the RUN position, rain sensing wiper operation can resume, if it has been selected, and no other inhibit conditions (mentioned previously) exist.
  • Page 186: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped

    184 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. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 187: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps mitter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim warm your hands in cold weather.
  • Page 188: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! (Continued) On models that are equipped with remote start, the • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering during a remote start through the Uconnect®...
  • Page 189: To Activate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
  • Page 190: To Set A Desired Speed

    188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with- set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
  • Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of To Decrease Speed U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de- crease speed by pushing the SET - button. U.S.
  • Page 192: To Accelerate For Passing

    190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Metric Speed (km/h) NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on • Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 km/h moderate hills is normal.
  • Page 193: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — the original set speed) automatically to maintain a IF EQUIPPED preset following distance, while matching the speed of the vehicle ahead. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling WARNING! on highways and major roadways.
  • Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • The ACC system: You should switch off the ACC system: • Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, and stationary objects (e.g., a stopped vehicle in a heavy traffic, and complex driving situations (i.e., traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
  • Page 195: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 The Cruise Control system has two control modes: • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between vehicles. • Normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode for cruising at a constant preset speed. For additional information, refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode”...
  • Page 196: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)

    194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive conditions: Cruise Control. • When in Four-Wheel Drive Low. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) •...
  • Page 197: To Activate/Deactivate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 To Activate/Deactivate To turn the system OFF, push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ON/OFF button again. At this Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) time, the system will turn off and the EVIC will display ON/OFF button.
  • Page 198: To Set A Desired Acc Speed

    196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: ACC cannot be set if there is a stationary vehicle WARNING! in front of your vehicle in close proximity. Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do when not in use is dangerous.
  • Page 199: To Cancel

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 To Cancel To Turn Off The following conditions cancel the system: The system will turn off and clear the set speed in memory if: • The brake pedal is applied. • The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ON/OFF button •...
  • Page 200: To Vary The Speed Setting

    198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To Vary The Speed Setting • If your vehicle stays at standstill for longer than two To Increase Speed seconds, then the system will cancel and the brake While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by force will be ramped-out.
  • Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will Metric Speed (km/h) continue to decrease in 5 mph increments until the • Pressing the SET + button once will result in a 1 km/h button is released.
  • Page 202: Setting The Following Distance In Acc

    200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you use the SET - button to decelerate, if the Setting The Following Distance In ACC engine’s braking power does not slow the vehicle The specified following distance for ACC can be set by sufficiently to reach the set speed, the brake system varying the distance setting between four bars (longest), will automatically slow the vehicle.
  • Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Distance Setting 3 Bars (Long) Distance Setting 2 Bars (Medium)
  • Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To decrease the distance setting, press the Distance Setting — Decrease button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting decreases by one bar (shorter). If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set speed.
  • Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 • The distance setting is changed. • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on ACC Activation). The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if necessary.
  • Page 206: Overtake Aid

    204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtake Aid ACC Operation at Stop When driving with ACC engaged and following a target If the ACC system brings your vehicle to a standstill vehicle, the system will provide an additional accelera- while following a target vehicle, if the target vehicle starts tion to assist in passing vehicles in front.
  • Page 207: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Adaptive Cruise Control Ready WARNING! When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has When the ACC system is resumed, the driver must not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise ensure that there are no pedestrians, vehicles or Control Ready.”...
  • Page 208: Display Warnings And Maintenance

    206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ACC Proximity Warning The “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” message can sometimes be displayed while driving in • ACC Unavailable Warning highly reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with reflective tiles, or • The EVIC will return to the last display selected after ice and snow).
  • Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor- When the condition that deactivated the system is no tant to note the following maintenance items: longer present, the system will return to the “Adaptive Cruise Control Off”...
  • Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE “Clean Front Windshield” Warning Under rare conditions, when the camera is not tracking any vehicles or objects in its path this warning may The “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front temporarily occur. Windshield” warning will display and also a chime will indicate when conditions temporarily limit system per- If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should formance.
  • Page 211: Precautions While Driving With Acc

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Service ACC/FCW Warning Offset Driving If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is FCW Unavailable Service Required”or “Cruise/FCW offset from your direct line of travel, or a vehicle merging in from a side lane.
  • Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turns And Bends When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the system may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for stability reasons, with no target vehicle detected. Once the vehicle is out of the curve the system will resume your original Set Speed.
  • Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 system to take action. ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane. There may not be sufficient distance to the lane-changing vehicle. Always be atten- tive and ready to apply the brakes if necessary. ACC Hill Example Lane Changing ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the...
  • Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Narrow Vehicles Stationary Objects And Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they vehicles.
  • Page 215: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 General Information To change between the different control modes, press the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ON/OFF button FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems which turns the ACC and the NORMAL (Fixed Speed) ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL OFF. Pressing of the Classification Specifications: NORMAL (Fixed Speed) ELECTRONIC SPEED CON- 47 C.F.R.
  • Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set A Desired Speed The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: Turn the Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic U.S. Speed (mph) Speed Control ON. When the vehicle has •...
  • Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will Metric Speed (km/h) continue to increase in 10 km/h increments until the • Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 km/h button is released.
  • Page 218: Forward Collision Warning (Fcw) With Mitigation - If Equipped

    216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The vehicle parking brake is applied. • You engage Four-Wheel Drive Low. • The braking temperature exceeds normal range (over- • The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On/Off button is heated). pressed. • The shift lever/gear selector is removed from the FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH Drive position.
  • Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 NOTE: FCW monitors the information from the forward looking sensors as well as the Electronic Brake Controller (EBC), to calculate the probability of a forward collision. When the system determines that a forward collision is probable, the driver will be provided with audible and visual warnings and may provide a brake jerk warning.
  • Page 220: Turning Fcw On Or Off

    218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • The minimum speed for FCW activation is 5 mph Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to (10 km/h). avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW detect • The FCW alerts may be triggered on objects other than every type of potential collision.
  • Page 221: Changing Fcw And Active Braking Status

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 To turn the FCW system OFF, press the forward collision Changing FCW And Active Braking Status button once to turn the system OFF (led turns on). The FCW Sensitivity And Active Braking Settings are To turn the FCW system back ON, press the forward programmable through the Uconnect®...
  • Page 222: Fcw Limited Warning

    220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions, the active braking may not be fully available. • The system will retain the last setting selected by the Once the condition that limited the system performance driver after ignition shut down.
  • Page 223: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — and above the system’s operating speed, a warning IF EQUIPPED will appear within the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) indicating the vehicle speed is too fast. The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist system provides visual The system will become active again if the vehicle speed and audible indications of the distance between the rear is decreased to speeds less than approximately 6 mph...
  • Page 224: Parksense® Warning Display

    222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® Warning Display The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Customer - Programmable Features section of the Uconnect® Sys- tem. Refer to Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
  • Page 225 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single arc in the left and/or right rear region and the system will produce a tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from a single 1/2 second tone to slow, to fast, to continuous.
  • Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone...
  • Page 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than...
  • Page 228: Enabling And Disabling Parksense

    226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled with the During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense® Rear Park ParkSense® switch. Assist System has detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster will actuate a single chime, once per When the ParkSense®...
  • Page 229: Cleaning The Parksense® System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 • When you turn ParkSense® OFF, the instrument clus- snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then cycle the ignition. If the message continues to appear, see an ter will display “PARKSENSE OFF” Furthermore, once authorized dealer.
  • Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Use the ParkSense® switch to turn the ParkSense® CAUTION! system OFF if objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is unable to hitches, etc. are placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper.
  • Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly recom- • Drivers must be careful when backing up even mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully bly is disconnected from the vehicle when the behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure vehicle is not used for towing.
  • Page 232: Parksense® Front And Rear Park Assist - If Equipped

    230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK ParkSense® operating speed. The system will become ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds less than approximately 6 mph (9 km/h). The ParkSense®...
  • Page 233: Parksense® Warning Display

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 ParkSense® Warning Display The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Customer - Programmable Features section of the Uconnect® Sys- tem. Refer to Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
  • Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If an object is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single arc in the left and/or right rear region and the system will produce a tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from a single 1/2 second tone to slow, to fast,...
  • Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Fast Tone Continuous Tone...
  • Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than...
  • Page 237: Enabling And Disabling Parksense

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Front Park Assist Audible Alerts Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® ParkSense® will turn off the Front Park Assist audible ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled with the alert (chime) after approximately 3 seconds when an ParkSense®...
  • Page 238: Service The Parksense® Park Assist System

    236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System arc alerts will interrupt the PARKSENSE UNAVAIL- ABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS , PARKSENSE UNAVAIL- During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense® System ABLE WIPE FRONT SENSORS , or PARKSENSE UN- has detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster AVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED messages if an object will actuate a single chime, once per ignition cycle, and it...
  • Page 239: Cleaning The Parksense® System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 • When you turn ParkSense® off, the instrument cluster If the PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE- QUIRED message appears in the EVIC, see an autho- will display “PARKSENSE OFF.” Furthermore, once rized dealer. you turn ParkSense® off, it remains off until you turn it on again, even if you cycle the ignition key.
  • Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Use the ParkSense® switch to turn the ParkSense® CAUTION! system off if objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is unable to hitches, etc. are placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper.
  • Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly recom- • Drivers must be careful when backing up even mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully bly is disconnected from the vehicle when the behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure vehicle is not used for towing.
  • Page 242: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped

    240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — grid lines will be displayed for up to 10 seconds after IF EQUIPPED shifting out of REVERSE unless the forward vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the transmission is Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView®...
  • Page 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 The following table shows the approximate distances for each zone: Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) Yellow 1 ft - 3 ft (30 cm - 1 m) Green 3 ft or greater (1 m or greater) WARNING!
  • Page 244: Overhead Console

    242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE CAUTION! The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView® should only and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door be used as a parking aid. The ParkView® camera is Opener (HomeLink®), power liftgate and power sunroof unable to view every obstacle or object in your switches may also be included, if equipped.
  • Page 245: Front Map/Reading Lights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of pressed.
  • Page 246: Courtesy Lights

    244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy Lights Sunglasses Bin Door The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top At the front of the console a compartment is provided for corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, press the lens a the storage of a pair of sunglasses.
  • Page 247: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
  • Page 248: Before You Begin Programming Homelink

    246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink®...
  • Page 249: Programming A Rolling Code

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons. • If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
  • Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. attached to the garage door opener/device motor. Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) ING”...
  • Page 251: Programming A Non-Rolling Code

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® button you want to program and the hand-held trans- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, mitter button. follow these steps: 4.
  • Page 252: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

    250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig- nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, mission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink® follow these steps: to pick up the signal during programming.
  • Page 253 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indi- If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for cator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when programming, plug it back in at this time. fully trained. Reprogramming A Single HomeLink®...
  • Page 254: Using Homelink

    252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using HomeLink® Troubleshooting Tips To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink® If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, button. Activation will now occur for the programmed here are some of the most common solutions: device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, security •...
  • Page 255: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following while you are programming the universal trans- two conditions: ceiver.
  • Page 256: Power Sunroof - If Equipped

    254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or visors on the overhead console. with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.
  • Page 257: Opening Sunroof - Express

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a WARNING! (Continued) partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. held rearward again. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any Closing Sunroof —...
  • Page 258: Pinch Protect Feature

    256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pinch Protect Feature Sunshade Operation This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is sunroof will automatically retract.
  • Page 259: Sunroof Maintenance

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 Sunroof Maintenance COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. The CommandView® sunroof switch is located to the left between the sun visors on the overhead console.
  • Page 260: Opening Sunroof - Express

    258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the object, to project through the sunroof opening.
  • Page 261: Closing Sunroof - Express

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a Opening Power Shade — Express partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and Press the shade switch rearward and release it within held rearward again. one-half second and the shade will open automatically from any position.
  • Page 262: Closing Power Shade - Express

    260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing Power Shade — Express Venting Sunroof — Express Press the switch forward and release it within one-half Press and release the Vent button within one-half sec- second and the shade will close automatically from any ond and the sunroof will open to the vent position.
  • Page 263: Wind Buffeting

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result Ignition Off Operation in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be NOTE: a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled. • The power sunroof switch can remain active for up to Wind Buffeting approximately ten minutes after the vehicles ignition is Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of...
  • Page 264: Electrical Power Outlets

    262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS NOTE: • All accessories connected to the “battery” powered out- Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets that can be used to power cellular phones, small lets should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is electronics and other low powered electrical accessories.
  • Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 The front power outlet is located inside the storage area In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power on the center stack of the instrument panel. Push inward outlet located in the storage area of the center console. on the storage lid to open the compartment and gain access to this power outlet.
  • Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo NOTE: The rear power outlet can be switched to “bat- area. tery” powered all the time by switching the power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse in the fuse panel. Rear Power Outlet Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel Fuse...
  • Page 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
  • Page 268: Power Inverter - If Equipped

    266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw the back of the center console to convert DC current to power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in AC current.
  • Page 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 inverter should automatically reset. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter. WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. •...
  • Page 270: Cupholders

    268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholders...
  • Page 271: Storage

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 STORAGE To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove compartment door. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Opened Glove Compartment Glove Compartment...
  • Page 272: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Door Storage

    270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage Console Features Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy The center console contains both an upper and a lower access. storage area. Door Panel Storage Storage Compartment To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on the small latch located on the lid.
  • Page 273 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 Storage Compartment Latches Lower Storage Compartment Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the Your vehicle may have an optional CD or DVD player lower storage compartment. located in the center console.
  • Page 274: Cargo Area Features

    272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision. CARGO AREA FEATURES Rechargeable Flashlight The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the left side of the cargo area.
  • Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 Press in on the flashlight to release it. To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Press And Release Three-Press Switch...
  • Page 276: Cargo Storage Bins

    274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Storage Bins There are four removable storage bins located in the rear cargo area. There are two storage bins located on either side of the cargo area. NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a rear subwoofer, the passenger side cargo area will not be available.
  • Page 277 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 Tether Strap Lower Storage Bins...
  • Page 278: Retractable Cargo Area Cover - If Equipped

    276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area: 1.
  • Page 279: Rear Cargo Tie-Downs

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 WARNING! (Continued) cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment. Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mounting. Do not store it in the vehicle. Rear Cargo Tie-Downs The rear cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area floor, should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits • To help protect against personal injury, passengers described on the label attached to the left door or should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear left door center pillar.
  • Page 281: Rear Window Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to Rear Window Wiper/Washer the second detent for continuous rear wiper operation. The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the mul- Rotating the center portion upward once more tifunction lever on the left side of the steering column.
  • Page 282: Rear Window Defroster

    280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned CAUTION! OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” position. Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: Rear Window Defroster •...
  • Page 283: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame. Once the crossbar is in the desired position, retighten the with the The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the wrench to lock the crossbar into position.
  • Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof not carry any loads on the roof rack without the rack.
  • Page 285: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ EVIC Amber Telltales ....306 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..286 ▫...
  • Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Customer Programmable Features — ▫ Blu-ray™ Disc Player Remote Control — Uconnect® 8.4 Settings ....338 If Equipped......369 ▫...
  • Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 ▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..391 CLIMATE CONTROLS ....383 ▫ General Overview .....384 ▫...
  • Page 288: Instrument Panel Features

    286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Lower Switch Bank 11 — Hood Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch 12 — Fuel Door Release 3 — Radio 8 — Storage Bin (SD Card, AUX, USB Media Hub) 13 —...
  • Page 289: Instrument Cluster

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
  • Page 290: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light 1. Tachometer This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and (RPM x 1000).
  • Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 4. High Beam Indicator 7. Turn Signal Indicator Indicates that headlights are on high beam. The arrows will flash with the exterior turn sig- nals when the turn signal lever is operated. A tone will chime, and an EVIC message will appear if either 5.
  • Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) CAUTION! The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator an onboard diagnostic system called OBD II that Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine monitors engine and automatic transmission con- control system.
  • Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 11. Electronic Park Brake Failure Indicator — CAUTION! If Equipped Driving with a hot engine cooling system could This light indicates the Electronic Parking damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads Brake system requires service. “H”...
  • Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL In this case, the light will remain on until the condition WARNING! (Continued) has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake Vehicle”.
  • Page 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is dangerous.
  • Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not tires.) operating properly.
  • Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of CAUTION! vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your The TPMS has been optimized for the original odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair equipment tires and wheels.
  • Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17. Selectable EVIC Menu 19. Vehicle Security Light This area of the cluster will display the EVIC selectable This light will flash rapidly for approximately menu. For further information, refer to “Electronic Ve- 15 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is hicle Information Center (EVIC) —...
  • Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 21. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ NOTE: Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned Light”...
  • Page 300: Electronic Vehicle Information

    298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC Menu items consists of the following: (EVIC) • Main Gauge The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- • MPH to km/h tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the •...
  • Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 • UP Arrow Button The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP arrow button to scroll wheel: upward through the main menu and sub- menus (Main Gauge, MPH/km/h, Vehicle Info, Terrain, Driver Assist, Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Audio, Stored Messages, Screen Set Up, Speed...
  • Page 302: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays

    300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • RIGHT Arrow Button Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to The EVIC displays are located in the center portion of the access the information screens or sub-menu cluster and consists of multiple sections: screens of a main menu item.
  • Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 7. Air Suspension Status reviewed from the “Messages” main menu item. As long as there is a stored message, an “i” will be displayed in 8. 4WD Status the EVIC’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this 9.
  • Page 304: Engine Oil Change Indicator System

    302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Five Second Unstored Messages Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if equipped message takes control of the main display area for five with Keyless Enter-N-Go™.
  • Page 305: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Messages

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • Service Antilock Brake System NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not • Service Electronic Throttle Control reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. • Service Power Steering Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) •...
  • Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Service Electronic Throttle Control • Remote Start Aborted Hood Open • Lights On • Remote Start Aborted Tailgate Open • Right Turn Signal Light Out • Remote Start Aborted Time Expired • Left Turn Signal Light Out •...
  • Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 • Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req. • Off Road 1 Ride Height Achieved • Transmission Getting Hot Press Brake • Off Road 2 Ride Height Achieved • Trans. Hot Stop Safely Shift to Park Wait to Cool •...
  • Page 308: Battery Saver Mode/Battery Saver On Message - If Equipped

    306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the EVIC Amber Telltales white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- middle, and red telltales on the left. tales.
  • Page 309: Evic Red Telltales

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 If this telltale turns on, safely pull over and stop the EVIC Red Telltales vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These run the engine at idle or faster until the light turns off. telltales include: •...
  • Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Temperature Warning Light • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is This light informs you of a problem with the high. If the light turns on while driving, stop Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
  • Page 311: Evic Green Telltales

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 • Engine Temperature Warning Light • Electric Power Steering Malfunction – If Equipped This light warns of an overheated engine condi- This telltale is on when the Electric Power tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- Steering is not operating and needs service.
  • Page 312: Evic Selectable Menu Items

    310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EVIC Selectable Menu Items button to select or reset the following resettable sub- menus: Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow buttons until the desired Selectable Menu icon is highlighted in the Air Suspension – If Equipped EVIC.
  • Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 If one or more tires have low pressure, “Inflate Tire To Trip A XX” is displayed with the vehicle ICON and the tire pressure values in each corner of the ICON with the Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow pressure value of the low tire displayed in a different button until the Trip A icon is highlighted in color than the other tire pressure value.
  • Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip B Fuel Economy From the Trip A menu press and release the Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow Left or Right arrow button until the Trip B icon button until the Fuel Economy icon is is highlighted in the EVIC (Toggle left or right highlighted.
  • Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 number of stored warning messages. Pressing the RIGHT Driver Assist arrow button will allow you to see what the stored messages are. Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Driver Assist display icon is Audio highlighted in the EVIC.
  • Page 316: Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items

    314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Outside Temp (default setting) Diagnostics — If Equipped • Time Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow • Range To Empty (RTE) button until the Diagnostics display icon is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the •...
  • Page 317: Uconnect® Settings

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 • Fuel Economy Average • Fuel Economy Current • Trip A • Trip B Restore To Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default Settings) • Cancel • Okay Uconnect® SETTINGS Uconnect® 5.0 Soft-Keys And Hard-Keys The Uconnect® system uses a combination of soft and 1 —...
  • Page 318: Hard-Keys

    316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Hard-Keys Hard-Keys are located below the Uconnect® system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right side of the Climate Controls in the center of the instrument panel. Turn the control knob to scroll through menus and change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), press the center of the control knob one or more times to select or change a...
  • Page 319: Soft-Keys

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Soft-Keys next to the setting, showing that setting has been se- lected. Once the setting is complete, either press the Back Soft-Keys are accessible on the Uconnect® display. Arrow soft-key or the Back hard-key to return to the Customer Programmable Features —...
  • Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Display Brightness With Headlights ON soft-key, then touch the desired language soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the language, showing that When in this display, you may select the overall screen setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key brightness with the headlights on.
  • Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 • Show Command List • Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster — If Equipped When in this display, you may choose to Never, With When this feature is selected, the turn-by-turn directions Help or Always display the Teleprompter with possible will appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a options while in a voice session.
  • Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous Safety/Assistance menu. If 24h is selected, AM/PM soft-keys will be greyed After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” soft-key the fol- out (unavailable). lowing settings will be available: •...
  • Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 • ParkSense® For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con- trol (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your The ParkSense® system will scan for objects behind the Vehicle.” vehicle when the transmission shift lever/gear selector is •...
  • Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ParkSense® Park Assist Braking MEDIUM, and HIGH. The factory default volume setting is MEDIUM. To make your selection, touch the When this feature is selected, the park assist system will “ParkSense® Front Chime Volume” soft-key, until a detect objects located behind the vehicle and utilize check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the autonomous braking to stop the vehicle.
  • Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 • Tilt Mirrors In Reverse start point. To make your selection, touch the “Lane Departure Warning” soft-key, until a check-mark appears When this feature is selected, the exterior sideview next to setting, indicating that the setting had been mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the selected.
  • Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Blind Spot Alert Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will result When this feature is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature in the BSM not operating to specification. Provides alerts, visual and/or audible, to indicate objects •...
  • Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 • ParkView® Backup Camera Active Guidelines put into REVERSE. The image will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a caution note to Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear “check entire surroundings” across the top of the screen. Back Up Camera Active Guidelines that allows you to see After five seconds, this note will disappear.
  • Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL or the ignition is switched to the OFF position. To set the and operating information. To make your selection, touch ParkView® Backup Camera Delay press the “Controls” the “Hill Start Assist” soft-key, until a check-mark ap- soft-key, the “settings”...
  • Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. Lights Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous After pressing the “Lights” soft-key the following set- menu. tings will be available: • Auto Park Brake (manual vehicles) •...
  • Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL appears next to setting indicating that the setting has The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make the previous menu.
  • Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped Doors & Locks After pressing the “Doors & Locks” soft-key the follow- When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on ing settings will be available: whenever the engine is running. To make your selection, touch the “Daytime Running Lights”...
  • Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first push of has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button. return to the previous menu.
  • Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • Power Lift Gate Alert grabbed. To make your selection, touch the “Passive Entry” soft-key until a check-mark appears next to set- This feature plays an alert when the power lift gate is ting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the raising or lowering.
  • Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Off Power Delay temperatures are above 80° F (26.7° C) the driver vented seat will turn ON. To make your selection, touch the When this feature is selected, the power window “Auto Heated Seats” soft-key, then select either “Off,” switches, radio, Uconnect®...
  • Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 Compass Settings — If Equipped After pressing the “Compass Settings” soft-key the fol- lowing settings will be available: • Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
  • Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL also calibrate the compass by pressing the “ON” soft-key NOTE: Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide your and completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area finger up or down to change the setting as well as touch free from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL directly on the desired setting.
  • Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 To make your selection, touch the “AUX Volume Match” Air Suspension — If Equipped soft-key, select On or Off followed by pressing the back After pressing the “Suspension” soft-key the following arrow soft-key. settings will be available: •...
  • Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tire Jack Mode • Wheel Alignment Mode When this feature is selected the air suspension system is This feature prevents auto leveling of the air suspension disabled to prevent auto leveling of the suspension, while while performing a wheel alignment service.
  • Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 • Subscription Information Radio Setup After pressing the “Radio Setup” soft-key the following New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free settings will be available. limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with your radio. Following the expiration of the free •...
  • Page 340: Uconnect® 8.4 Settings

    338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Regional Clear Personal Data After touching the “Clear Personal Data Settings” soft- When this feature is selected it forces regional service- key the following settings will be available: following enabling automatic switching to network sta- tions.
  • Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start, En- Display gine Off Options, Compass, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth, After pressing the “Display” soft-key the following set- SiriusXM Setup and System Information. tings will be available: NOTE: Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a •...
  • Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Display Brightness With Headlights OFF • Units When in this display, you may select the brightness with When in this display, you may select to have the EVIC, the headlights off. Adjust the brightness with the + and – odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) changed setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale between US and Metric units of measure.
  • Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 • Touchscreen Beep Clock After pressing the “Clock” soft-key the following settings When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the will be available: sound heard when a touchscreen button (soft-key) is pressed.
  • Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Time Minutes Safety & Driving Assistance After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” soft-key the fol- When in this display, you may adjust the minutes. The lowing settings will be available: “Sync with GPS Time” soft-key must be unchecked. To make your selection, touch the “+”...
  • Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) — If Equipped For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con- trol (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) sets the distance at Vehicle”. which the steering wheel will provide feedback for •...
  • Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Front ParkSense® Chime Volume — If Equipped departure can be set at Low, Medium or High. To make your selection, touch the “Lane Departure Warning” The Front ParkSense® Chime Volume settings can be soft-key until a check-mark appears next to setting, selected from the EVIC or Uconnect®...
  • Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 • Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse is MEDIUM. To make your selection, touch the “ParkSense® Rear Chime Volume” soft-key, until a When this feature is selected, the exterior sideview mirrors check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the will tilt downward when the ignition is in the RUN setting had been selected.
  • Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Blind Spot Alert Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will result When this feature is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature in the BSM not operating to specification. Provides alerts, visual and/or audible, to indicate objects in •...
  • Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 • ParkView® Backup Camera Active Guidelines • ParkView® Backup Camera Static Gridlines — If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera Active Guidelines that allows you to see Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear active guidelines over the ParkView Back up camera Back Up Camera Static Guidelines that allows you to see display whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE.
  • Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ParkView® Backup Camera Delay • Rain Sensing Auto Wipers When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera When this feature is selected, the system will automati- delay turned OFF), the rear camera mode is exited and cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture the navigation or audio screen appears again.
  • Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 • Brake Service — If Equipped • Hold ’n Go™ — If Equipped This feature will be grayed out while vehicle is in motion. When this feature is selected, the vehicle will automati- When this feature is selected, it will allow the service of cally hold its position when it comes to a stop.
  • Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped touch the “+” or “–” soft-key to select your desired time interval. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights will previous menu.
  • Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 • Flash Lights With Lock opened. To make your selection, touch the “Auto Unlock On Exit” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to the When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash setting, showing that the setting has been selected. Touch when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 1st Push Of Key Fob Unlocks touching the handle more than once will only result in the driver’s door opening. If Driver’s Door first is selected, When 1st Push Of Key Fob Unlocks is selected, only the once the driver door is opened, the interior door lock/ driver’s door will unlock on the first push of the Remote unlock switch can be used to unlock all doors (or use RKE...
  • Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 • Memory To FOB — If Equipped Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start” This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to soft-key the following settings will be available: enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle.
  • Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Off Power Delay turn on. To make your selection, touch the “Auto Heated Seats” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to the When this feature is selected, the power window setting, showing that the setting has been selected. Touch switches, radio, Uconnect®...
  • Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 Compass Settings — If Equipped After pressing the “Compass Settings” soft-key the fol- lowing settings will be available: • Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
  • Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL also calibrate the compass by pressing the “ON” soft-key NOTE: Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide your and completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area finger up or down to change the setting as well as touch free from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL directly on the desired setting.
  • Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 To make your selection, touch the “AUX Volume Match” Air Suspension — If Equipped soft-key, select On or Off followed by pressing the back After pressing the Suspension soft-key the following arrow soft-key. settings will be available. •...
  • Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tire Jack Mode SiriusXM Setup After pressing the “SIRIUS” Setup soft-key the following When this feature is selected the air suspension system is settings will be available: disabled to assist with changing a spare tire. Touch the box next to your selection and a check-mark appears next •...
  • Page 361: Uconnect® Radios - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 Touch the “Subscription Info” soft-key to access the Clear Personal Data Subscription Information screen. After touching the “Clear Personal Data Settings” soft- key the following settings will be available: Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on •...
  • Page 362: Uconnect® Rear Seat Entertainment

    360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL iPod® control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod® Getting Started and iPhone® devices. Some iPod® software versions • Screen(s) located in the rear of front seats: Open the may not fully support the iPod® control features. Please LCD screen cover by lifting up on cover.
  • Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 • Your vehicle may be equipped with a Blu-ray™ Disc Player. If equipped with a Blu-ray™ Disc Player, the icon will be present on the Player. • Turn on the Rear Seat Entertainment system by press- ing the Power button on the remote control.
  • Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Seat Entertainment System Remote Control Rear Seat Entertainment System Headphone Channel Channel Selector Selector • The system can be controlled by the front seat occu- pants utilizing either the touchscreen radio, or by the rear seat occupants using the remote control.
  • Page 365: Dual Video Screen

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 Dual Video Screen NOTE: Typically there are two different ways to operate the features of the Rear Seat Entertainment System. • The Remote Control • The Touchscreen Radio (If Equipped) Blu-ray™ Disc Player Play A Blu-ray™ Disc The Blu-ray™...
  • Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Press the Media soft-key, then touch the Rear Media does not begin automatically after the disc is inserted into Blu-ray™ Disc Player follow these steps: soft key. • Touch the OK soft-key to begin playing the Blu-ray™ Using The Touchscreen Radio Disc on the touchscreen radio.
  • Page 367: Play Video Games

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 Play Video Games Audio/Video RCA/HDMI Jacks (AUX/HDMI Jacks) on the side of each seat enable the monitor to display video Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA/ directly from a video camera, connect video games for HDMI input jacks located on the side of each seat.
  • Page 368: Play A Dvd/Blu-Ray™ Disc Using The Touchscreen Radio

    366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Play A DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc Using The Using The Remote Control Touchscreen Radio 1. Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control. 1. Insert the DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc with the label facing as 2. While looking at Rear 1 or 2, highlight DISC by either indicated on the DVD/Blu-ray™...
  • Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key, the select source soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in the MEDIA column. To exit 1. Press the Media soft-key on the Uconnect® radio touch the X at the top right of the screen.
  • Page 370: Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System

    368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Selecting a video source on Rear 1, the video source NOTE: Touching the screen on a Touchscreen radio while a DVD or Blu-ray™ Disc is playing, brings up the basic will display on Rear 1 and can be heard on Rear 1. remote control functions for DVD play such as scene •...
  • Page 371: Blu-Ray™ Disc Player Remote Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 Blu-ray™ Disc Player Remote Control — If Controls And Indicators Equipped 1. Power — Turns the screen and wireless headphone transmitter for the selected Channel on or off. To hear audio while the screen is closed, press the Power button to turn the headphone transmitter on.
  • Page 372: Replacing The Remote Control Batteries

    370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. SETUP — Press to access the screen settings menu. 15. BACK — Press to exit out of menus or return to source selection screen. — Press and hold to fast forward through the current audio track or video chapter. —...
  • Page 373: Headphones Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 Headphones Operation The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. If no audio is heard after increasing the volume control, verify that the screen is turned on, the channel is not muted and the headphone channel selector switch is on the desired channel.
  • Page 374: Controls

    372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Controls NOTE: • When both the headphone and the remote control The headphone power indicator and controls are located channel selector switches are on Channel 1, the on the right ear cup. Remote is controlling Channel 1 and the headphones NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before are tuned to the audio on Channel 1.
  • Page 375: Replacing The Headphone Batteries

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 4. When the Mode Selection menu appears on screen, Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited use the cursor buttons on the remote control to navi- Warranty gate to the available modes and press the OK button to Who Does This Warranty Cover? This warranty covers select the new mode.
  • Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL OR DAMAGES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY RESULT- (EXPRESS OR IMPLIED), INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY ING FROM THE USE OF, OR ANY FAILURE OR DE- OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU- FECT IN, THE PRODUCT, NOR IS UNWIRED LIABLE LAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 Display Settings Display Settings menu. These settings control the appear- ance of the video on the screen. The factory default settings are already set for optimum viewing, so there is no need to change these settings under normal circumstances. To change the settings, press the remote control’s navi- gation buttons ( , ) to select an item, then press the...
  • Page 378 376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed desired channel. If the headphones are turned on, press the remote control’s power button to turn audio on. If To listen to only audio portion of the channel with the audio is still not heard, check that fully charged batteries screen closed: are installed in the headphones.
  • Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 DVD Region Codes Recorded Discs The Blu-ray™ Disc player and many DVD discs are The Blu-ray™ Disc player will play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD-Audio or Video-CD format, or as a coded by geographic region. These region codes must CD-ROM containing MP3 or WMA files.
  • Page 380 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • For CD Data (or CD-ROM) discs, always use the Compressed Audio Files (MP3 and WMA) ISO-9660 (Level 1 or Level 2), Joliet, or Romeo format. The Blu-ray™ Disc player is capable of playing MP3 Other formats (such as UDF, HFS, or others) are not (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) and WMA (Windows Media supported.
  • Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 • Other compression formats such as AAC, MP3 Pro, Disc Errors Ogg Vorbis, and ATRAC3 will not play. The Blu-ray™ If the Blu-ray™ Disc player is unable to read the disc, a player will automatically skip the file and begin play- Disc Error message is displayed on the rear screen and ing the next available file.
  • Page 382: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped

    380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL off the Rear Seat displays until a safe temperature is General Information reached. This shutdown is necessary to protect the optics This system complies with Part 15 of the FCC Operation of the Blu-ray™ Disc player. is subject to the following two conditions: Product Agreement 1.
  • Page 383: Radio Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available (AM/FM/SXM/ CD/AUX/VES, etc.). The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a push-button in the center. The function of the left-hand control is different depending on which mode you are in.
  • Page 384: Cd Player

    382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- ing the disc. Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once 4.
  • Page 385: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in The air conditioning and heating system is designed to your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from make you comfortable in all types of weather. This your radio.
  • Page 386: General Overview

    384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL General Overview Soft-Keys Hard-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. The hard-keys are located below the Uconnect® screen. Uconnect® 5.0 Automatic Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys Automatic Climate Controls — Hard-Keys...
  • Page 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off. 2. A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the A/C indicator will turn off.
  • Page 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Front Defrost Button CAUTION! Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this fea- the heating elements: ture is ON.
  • Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 7. Passenger Temperature Control Up Button 9. SYNC Provides the passenger with independent temperature Press the Sync soft-key to toggle the Sync feature On/Off. control. Push the hard-key button for warmer tempera- The Sync indicator is illuminated when this feature is ture settings or on the touchscreen, press and slide the enabled.
  • Page 390 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Soft-Key There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting outlets. and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting. •...
  • Page 391 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 • Mix Mode 13. Driver Temperature Control Down Button Air comes from the floor, defrost and side win- Provides the driver with independent temperature con- dow demist outlets. This mode works best in trol. Push the hard-key button for cooler temperature cold or snowy conditions.
  • Page 392: Climate Control Functions

    390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15. Temperature Control (5.0 Radio Only) NOTE: • If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, Press the temperature soft-key to regulate the tempera- ture of the air inside the passenger compartment. Moving select Defrost mode and increase blower speed.
  • Page 393: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can be the windshield. On systems with Manual Climate Con- adjusted to desired user settings. Pressing other settings trols, the Recirculation mode is not allowed in Defrost will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to the prior mode to improve window clearing operation.
  • Page 394: Operating Tips

    392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is Manual Operation Override not necessary to change the settings. You will experi- The system allows for manual selection of blower speed, ence the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the air distribution mode, A/C status and recirculation control.
  • Page 395 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 Summer Operation Vacation Storage The engine cooling system must be protected with a Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corro- (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air sion protection and to protect against engine overheating.
  • Page 396 394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: A/C Air Filter • Recirculate without A/C should not be used for long The climate control system filters outside air containing dust, pollen and some odors. Strong odors cannot be periods, as fogging may occur. totally filtered out.
  • Page 397 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
  • Page 399: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock....410 STARTING PROCEDURES ....403 ▫...
  • Page 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Shifting Procedures ....425 ▫ Quadra-Lift™ — If Equipped ... . .442 ▫...
  • Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 ▫ Select Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped PARKING BRAKE ..... .451 (Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM .
  • Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Radial Ply Tires ..... .486 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) ..494 ▫...
  • Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 ▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ..506 ▫ Replacement Parts ....512 ▫...
  • Page 404 402 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Towing Requirements ....527 ▫ Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models ......535 ▫...
  • Page 405: Starting Procedures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 403 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if reasons. A child or others could be seriously or present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat fatally injured.
  • Page 406: Automatic Transmission

    404 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission CAUTION! (Continued) The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes has come to a complete stop and the engine is at before shifting into any driving gear.
  • Page 407: Normal Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 405 Normal Starting To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button 1. Place the shift lever/gear selector in PARK, then press 1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL. and release the ENGINE START/STOP button. 2.
  • Page 408: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)

    406 STARTING AND OPERATING • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN (engine not running) position and the transmission is in to place the ignition to the RUN position (EVIC will PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 display “ON/RUN”), minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the...
  • Page 409: If Engine Fails To Start

    STARTING AND OPERATING 407 If Engine Fails To Start Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) WARNING! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather proce- • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the dures, it may be flooded.
  • Page 410: After Starting

    408 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting WARNING! The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will Remember to disconnect the engine block heater decrease as the engine warms up. cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —...
  • Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
  • Page 412: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    410 STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock CAUTION! This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK ing precautions are not observed: before the engine can be turned off.
  • Page 413: Fuel Economy (Eco) Mode

    STARTING AND OPERATING 411 Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode When the Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will change the following: The Fuel Economy (ECO) mode can improve the vehi- • The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift cle’s overall fuel economy during normal driving condi- tions.
  • Page 414: Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission

    412 STARTING AND OPERATING Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission The electronically-controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are Your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art, fuel self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new efficient eight-speed transmission. The electronic shift vehicle may be somewhat abrupt.
  • Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 DRIVE or SPORT position will manually select the trans- Gear Ranges mission gear, and will display the current gear in the DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or instrument cluster. Refer to Paddle Shift Mode in this NEUTRAL into another gear range.
  • Page 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before WARNING! (Continued) shifting the transmission to PARK. As an added precau- • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill if the engine speed is higher than idle speed.
  • Page 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or transmission is locked in PARK, securing the ve- hicle against unwanted movement. in a location accessible to children), and do not •...
  • Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING • With brake pedal released, look at the transmission CAUTION! gear position display and verify that it indicates the • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK position. PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this REVERSE (R) can damage the drivetrain.
  • Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 DRIVE (D) WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe shifts, and the best fuel economy.
  • Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING During extremely cold temperatures (-22°F [-30°C] or Transmission Limp Home Mode below), transmission operation may be modified depend- Transmission function is monitored electronically for ing on engine and transmission temperature as well as abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could vehicle speed.
  • Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission 4. Wait approximately 30 seconds. can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the 5. Restart the engine. following steps: 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no NOTE: In cases where the instrument cluster message longer detected, the transmission will return to normal indicates the transmission may not re-engage after en-...
  • Page 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING Paddle Shift Mode mode will retain the current gear. When Paddle Shift mode is active, the current transmission gear is displayed Paddle Shift mode is a driver-interactive transmission in the instrument cluster. feature providing manual shift control, giving you more control of the vehicle.
  • Page 423 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 • You can start out, from a stop, in first or second gear NOTE: When Selec-Speed or Hill Descent Control is (or third gear, in 4LO range, Snow mode, or Sand enabled, Paddle Shift mode is not active. Pressing the mode).
  • Page 424: Four-Wheel Drive Operation

    422 STARTING AND OPERATING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION Quadra-Trac II® Operating Instructions/ Precautions — If Equipped Quadra-Trac I® Operating Instructions/ The Quadra-Trac II® transfer case is fully automatic in Precautions — If Equipped the normal driving 4WD AUTO mode. The Quadra-Trac The Quadra-Trac I®...
  • Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine WARNING! speed is approximately three times that of the 4WD HI position at a given road speed. Take care not to overspeed You or others could be injured if you leave the the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
  • Page 426: Shift Positions

    424 STARTING AND OPERATING Shift Positions WARNING! For additional information on the appropriate use of each You or others could be seriously or fatally injured if 4WD system mode position, see the information below: you leave the vehicle unattended with the power 4WD AUTO transfer unit in the NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake.
  • Page 427: Shifting Procedures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 425 NOTE: Refer to “Selec-Terrain® – If Equipped” for fur- ther information on the various positions and their intended usages. Shifting Procedures 4WD HI To 4WD LOW With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running, shift the transmission into “N”, and press the “4WD LOW”...
  • Page 428 426 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a NOTE: transfer case motor temperature protection condition ex- • If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a transfer ists, a “For 4x4 Low Slow Below 3 mph (5 km/h) Put Trans case motor temperature protection condition exists, a in “N”...
  • Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) 3. Shift the transmission into “N”. 4. If vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift™ air suspen- WARNING! sion, ensure the vehicle is set to Normal Ride Height. You or others could be injured or killed if you leave 5.
  • Page 430 428 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, a “To Tow Vehicle Safely, Read Neutral Shift Procedure in Owners Manual” message will flash from the Driver Information Display (DID). Refer to “Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
  • Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold 7. When the “N” indicator light turns off, release the “N” the recessed transfer case “N” button (located by the button. selector switch) for one second. 8.
  • Page 432: Quadra-Drive® Ii System - If Equipped

    430 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Quadra-Drive® II System — If Equipped • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met The optional Quadra-Drive® II System features two torque transfer couplings. The couplings include an prior to pressing the “N” button, and must continue to Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (ELSD) rear axle and be met until the shift has been completed.
  • Page 433: Selec-Terrain™ - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 431 SELEC-TERRAIN™ — IF EQUIPPED Selec-Terrain™ consists of the following positions: • Snow – Tuning set for additional stability in inclement Description weather. Use on and off road on loose traction surfaces Selec-Terrain™ combines the capabilities of the vehicle such as snow.
  • Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING • Sand – Off road calibration for use on low traction • Rock – Off-road calibration only available in 4WD surfaces such as sand or wet grass. Driveline is maxi- Low range. The vehicle is raised (if equipped with Air mized for traction.
  • Page 435: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Display Messages

    STARTING AND OPERATING 433 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Messages When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will appear in the EVIC display. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. QUADRA-LIFT™ — IF EQUIPPED Description The Quadra-Lift™...
  • Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING • Normal Ride Height (NRH) – This is the standard • Off-Road 2 (OR2) (Raises the vehicle approximately position of the suspension and is meant for normal 2.6 in (65 mm) – This position is intended for off- driving.
  • Page 437 STARTING AND OPERATING 435 • Entry/Exit Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately (106 km/h) for greater than 20 seconds or if the vehicle speed exceeds 66 mph (106 km/h). The vehicle will 1.6 in (40 mm) – This position lowers the vehicle for return to NRH from Aero Mode if the vehicle speed easier passenger entry and exit as well as lowering the remains between 30 mph (48 km/h) and 35 mph...
  • Page 438 436 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Automatic lowering of the vehicle into Entry/ The system requires that the engine be running for all Exit Mode can be enabled through the Uconnect® Touch- changes. When lowering the vehicle all of the doors, Screen Radio.
  • Page 439: Air Suspension Modes

    STARTING AND OPERATING 437 To assist with changing a spare tire, the Quadra-Lift™ air Air Suspension Modes suspension system has a feature which allows the auto- The Air Suspension system has multiple modes to protect matic leveling to be disabled. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle the system in unique situations: Information Center (EVIC)”...
  • Page 440: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Display Messages

    438 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further Display Messages information. When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will appear in the EVIC display. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle NOTE: This mode is intended to be enabled with engine Information Center (EVIC)”...
  • Page 441 STARTING AND OPERATING 439 Pressing the “UP” button once will move the suspension Automatic height changes will occur based on vehicle one position higher from the current position, assuming speed and the current vehicle height. The indicator lamps all conditions are met (i.e. engine running, speed below and EVIC messages will operate the same for automatic threshold, etc).
  • Page 442: On-Road Driving Tips

    440 STARTING AND OPERATING lamp 3 will flash until Entry/Exit Mode is achieved at ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS which point indicator lamp 3 will go solid. If during the Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a height change to Entry/Exit Mode, the vehicle speed narrower track to make them capable of performing in a exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h), the height change will be wide variety of off-road applications.
  • Page 443: Off-Road Driving Tips

    STARTING AND OPERATING 441 OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS NOTE: Prior to off-road driving, remove the front air dam to prevent damage. The front air dam is attached to the lower front fascia with seven quarter turn fasteners and can be removed by hand. The front license plate bracket must be removed first if equipped.
  • Page 444: Quadra-Lift™ - If Equipped

    442 STARTING AND OPERATING Quadra-Lift™ — If Equipped When To Use 4WD LOW Range — If Equipped When off-roading, it is recommended that the lowest When off-road driving, shift to 4WD LOW for additional useable vehicle height that will clear the current obstacle traction.
  • Page 445: Driving Through Water

    STARTING AND OPERATING 443 Driving Through Water Driving through water more than a few inches/ centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure Although your vehicle is capable of driving through safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. If you must water, there are a number of precautions that must be drive through water, try to determine the depth and the considered before entering the water.
  • Page 446: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand

    444 STARTING AND OPERATING Standing Water Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand Avoid driving in standing water deeper than 20 inches In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional (51 cm), and reduce speed appropriately to minimize control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low wave effects.
  • Page 447: Hill Climbing

    STARTING AND OPERATING 445 Hill Climbing WARNING! NOTE: Before attempting to climb a hill, determine the If the engine stalls, you lose forward motion, or conditions at the crest and/or on the other side. cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, Before climbing a steep hill, shift the transmission to a never attempt to turn around.
  • Page 448: Traction Downhill

    446 STARTING AND OPERATING • Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. Traction Downhill Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and Shift the transmission into a low gear, and the transfer exhaust system for damage. case into 4WD LOW range. Let the vehicle go slowly •...
  • Page 449: Power Steering

    STARTING AND OPERATING 447 POWER STEERING WARNING! 3.6L Engine Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power excessive wear or unpredictable braking. You might steering system that will give you good vehicle response not have full braking power when you need it to and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces.
  • Page 450: L Engine

    448 STARTING AND OPERATING If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING” message NOTE: and a flashing icon are displayed on the EVIC • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- screen, it indicates that the vehicle needs to be tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under taken to the dealer for service.
  • Page 451 STARTING AND OPERATING 449 If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will WARNING! still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering Continued operation with reduced power steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
  • Page 452: Power Steering Fluid Check

    450 STARTING AND OPERATING Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and service interval is not required. The fluid should only be with the engine off to prevent injury from moving checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
  • Page 453: Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L Engine Only - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 451 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY — IF EQUIPPED This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions. The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required.
  • Page 454 452 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will parking brake. Always apply the parking brake flash.
  • Page 455 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- keyless ignition node is in the “OFF” mode, re- ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or move the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the injury.
  • Page 456: Electronic Brake Control System

    454 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control brake control system that includes the Anti-Lock Brake under adverse braking conditions. The system controls System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and Assist System (BAS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM),...
  • Page 457: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 455 Traction Control System (TCS) Brake Assist System (BAS) This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake capability during emergency braking maneuvers.
  • Page 458: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)

    456 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase speed of the vehicle.
  • Page 459: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 457 ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path WARNING! intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appropriate tions, and driving conditions, influence the chance wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer...
  • Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING High Range (Four-Wheel Drive Models) Or WARNING! Two-Wheel Drive Models The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the This is the normal operating mode for ESC in 4WD HIGH vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by range and in two-wheel drive vehicles.
  • Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 features of ESC function normally. This mode is intended WARNING! to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would nor- mally allow is required to gain traction.
  • Page 462: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)

    460 STARTING AND OPERATING 4WD Low Range all trailers from swaying. Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow the trailer tongue weight Partial Off recommendations. Refer to “Trailer Towing” in this sec- This is the normal operating mode for ESC in 4WD LOW tion for further information.
  • Page 463: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 461 • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., Hill Start Assist (HSA) vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when ing uphill is in REVERSE gear). starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill.
  • Page 464 462 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing With HSA WARNING! (Continued) HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle when pulling a trailer. on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK and using the parking brake, it will roll down the WARNING! hill and could cause a collision with another ve-...
  • Page 465: Ready Alert Braking - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 463 Ready Alert Braking — If Equipped Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped (Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to reach Two-Speed Transfer Case Only) full braking during emergency braking situations. It antici- pates when an emergency braking situation may occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by the driver.
  • Page 466 464 STARTING AND OPERATING • Parking brake is released descending hills during various driving situations. HDC controls vehicle speed by actively controlling the brakes. • Driver door is closed HDC has three states: Activating HDC 1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate). Once HDC is enabled it will activate automatically if driven down a grade of sufficient magnitude (greater 2.
  • Page 467 STARTING AND OPERATING 465 • 2nd = 1.2 mph (2 km/h) Driver Override: • 3rd = 1.8 mph (3 km/h) The driver may override HDC activation with throttle or brake application at any time. While in driver override • 4th = 2.5 mph (4 km/h) the transmission will be in ERS which is a top gear limiter •...
  • Page 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING Disabling HDC Feedback to the driver: HDC will deactivate and be disabled if any of the The instrument cluster has a HDC icon and a HDC following conditions occur: switch which has an LED which offers feedback to the driver about the state HDC is in.
  • Page 469: Select Speed Control (Ssc) - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 467 • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash when HDC Select Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped deactivates due to overheated brakes. The flashing will (Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 stop and HDC will activate again once the brakes have Two-Speed Transfer Case Only) cooled sufficiently.
  • Page 470 468 STARTING AND OPERATING SSC has three states: Activating SSC Once SSC is enabled it will activate automatically once 1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate) the following conditions are met: 2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation •...
  • Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 • N = 1.2 mph (2 km/h) Driver Override: • 1st = 0.6 mph (1 km/h) The driver may override SSC activation with throttle or brake application at any time. While in driver override • 2nd = 1.2 mph (2 km/h) the transmission will be in ERS which is a top gear limiter •...
  • Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING Disabling SSC Feedback to the driver: SSC will deactivate and be disabled if any of the follow- The instrument cluster has an SSC icon and the SSC ing conditions occur: switch has an LED which offers feedback to the driver about the state SSC is in.
  • Page 473: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light

    STARTING AND OPERATING 471 malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this WARNING! light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at SSC is only intended to assist the driver in control- speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- ling vehicle speed when driving in off road condi- rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem...
  • Page 474: Tire Safety Information

    472 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo- mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position. • Each time the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position, the ESC system will be ON even if it was cycled off previously.
  • Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 • LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. NOTE: design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the design standards.
  • Page 476 474 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
  • Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
  • Page 478: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    476 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
  • Page 479: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    STARTING AND OPERATING 477 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) — 01 means the year 2001 — Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured.
  • Page 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING Term Definition Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire. The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall. Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pressure Pressure as shown on the tire placard.
  • Page 481: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    STARTING AND OPERATING 479 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door.
  • Page 482 480 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires.
  • Page 483 STARTING AND OPERATING 481 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
  • Page 484 482 STARTING AND OPERATING...
  • Page 485: Tires - General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
  • Page 486 484 STARTING AND OPERATING Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability WARNING! (Continued) Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the ride.
  • Page 487: Tire Inflation Pressures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 485 Tire Inflation Pressures Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure”. Cold tire inflation pressure The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not driver’s side B-Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side door.
  • Page 488: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

    486 STARTING AND OPERATING Example: If garage temperature = 68°F (20°C) and the WARNING! outside temperature = 32°F (0°C) then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this mum load is dangerous.
  • Page 489: All Season Tires - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 487 Tire Repair All Season Tires — If Equipped If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (spring, meets the following criteria: summer, fall and winter). Traction levels may vary be- tween different all season tires.
  • Page 490: Snow Tires

    488 STARTING AND OPERATING Use summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded tires.
  • Page 491: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 489 Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given time. The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a WARNING! compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the...
  • Page 492: Full Size Spare - If Equipped

    490 STARTING AND OPERATING Full Size Spare — If Equipped tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the first opportunity.
  • Page 493: Tire Spinning

    STARTING AND OPERATING 491 Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or to help you in determining when your tires should be for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- replaced.
  • Page 494: Life Of Tire

    492 STARTING AND OPERATING These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread WARNING! grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
  • Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 “Tread Wear Indicators”. Refer to the Tire and Loading WARNING! Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original that specified for your vehicle.
  • Page 496: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)

    494 STARTING AND OPERATING • Due to limited clearance, the Security Chain Company WARNING! (Continued) (SCC) Super Z6 low profile traction device or equivalent • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having is recommended on P265/60R18 or 265/50R20 tires. adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
  • Page 497: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    STARTING AND OPERATING 495 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION! (Continued) The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise different loads and perform different steering, handling, occurs that could indicate device breakage. Remove and braking functions.
  • Page 498: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

    496 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The premium Tire Pressure Monitor System will TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) automatically locate the pressure values displayed in the The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless correct vehicle position following a tire rotation. technology with wheel rim-mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels.
  • Page 499 STARTING AND OPERATING 497 • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pressure. which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and a graphic displaying tire pressures The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if •...
  • Page 500 498 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold CAUTION! (parked for more than three hours) tire placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 33 psi (227 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
  • Page 501: Premium System - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 499 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, NOTE: and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care pressure using an accurate tire gauge, even if under- and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination failure or condition.
  • Page 502 500 STARTING AND OPERATING The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) consists of the following components: • Receiver Module • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and a graphic displaying tire pressures •...
  • Page 503: Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings

    STARTING AND OPERATING 501 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au- dible chime will be activated, when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low. In addition, the EVIC will display a “LOW TIRE PRESSURE”...
  • Page 504: Service Tpm System Warning

    502 STARTING AND OPERATING The system will automatically update, the graphic dis- If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, play of the pressure value(s) will return to its original providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault color and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will no longer exists, the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been...
  • Page 505 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds message for a minimum of five seconds when a system and then remain on solid.
  • Page 506: General Information

    504 STARTING AND OPERATING General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 3.6L Engine — If Equipped RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This engine is designed to meet all emis- •...
  • Page 507: Reformulated Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 505 an octane range of 87 to 89. The manufacturer recom- Reformulated Gasoline mends the use of 89 octane for optimum performance. Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.”...
  • Page 508: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

    506 STARTING AND OPERATING E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles CAUTION! Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- line containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these ethanol content may void the New Vehicle Limited blends may result in starting and drivability prob- Warranty.
  • Page 509: Mmt In Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 507 To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug E-85 perform the following: life and reduces emissions system performance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline • Drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer). without MMT be used in your vehicle.
  • Page 510: Fuel System Cautions

    508 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentrations performance: of methanol.
  • Page 511: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    STARTING AND OPERATING 509 Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- WARNING! tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon conditions repaired promptly.
  • Page 512: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)

    510 STARTING AND OPERATING Ethanol Fuel (E-85) CAUTION! E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can 15% unleaded gasoline. operate on E-85. WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury.
  • Page 513: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles

    STARTING AND OPERATING 511 • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat- ing between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recom- compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your mended.
  • Page 514: Starting

    512 STARTING AND OPERATING Starting Replacement Parts The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and...
  • Page 515: Adding Fuel

    STARTING AND OPERATING 513 ADDING FUEL 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located under the headlamp switch). Fuel Filler Door NOTE: In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the fuel door to break the ice buildup and re-release the fuel Fuel Filler Door Release Switch door using the inside release button.
  • Page 516 514 STARTING AND OPERATING • Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel 3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system. nozzle. • Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper door 4.
  • Page 517: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release

    STARTING AND OPERATING 515 Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release WARNING! If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the filler door emergency release. vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is 1.
  • Page 518: Vehicle Loading

    516 STARTING AND OPERATING VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar. This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
  • Page 519 STARTING AND OPERATING 517 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo.
  • Page 520 518 STARTING AND OPERATING Inflation Pressure The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commer- cial scale to insure that the GVWR has not been exceeded. This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
  • Page 521: Trailer Towing

    STARTING AND OPERATING 519 Common Towing Definitions CAUTION! The following trailer towing related definitions will assist Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR you in understanding the following information: or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles.
  • Page 522 520 STARTING AND OPERATING The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica- fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight tion Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further of the trailer must be supported by the scale. information.
  • Page 523 STARTING AND OPERATING 521 Trailer Sway Control Weight-Distributing Hitch The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric- for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen...
  • Page 524: Trailer Hitch Classification

    522 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions WARNING! Class Max. Trailer Hitch • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch Industry Standards system may reduce handling, stability, braking Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) performance, and could result in a collision. •...
  • Page 525: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 523 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain: Max. GTW (Gross Max. Trailer Tongue Engine Model Frontal Area Trailer Wt.) Wt. (See Note) 3.6L 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 6,200 lbs (2 812 kg)
  • Page 526: Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal (Summit Models) - If Equipped

    524 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as NOTE: Use a suitable tool such as a coin in the slot of the part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and locking retainer if needed for added leverage. should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
  • Page 527: Trailer And Tongue Weight

    STARTING AND OPERATING 525 2. Pull the bottom of the cover outward (towards you), To reinstall the hitch receiver cover after towing repeat pull downwards to disengage the tabs located at the the procedure in reverse order. top of the hitch receiver cover. NOTE: Be sure to engage all tabs of the hitch receiver cover in the bumper fascia prior to installation.
  • Page 528 526 STARTING AND OPERATING Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle •...
  • Page 529: Towing Requirements

    STARTING AND OPERATING 527 Towing Requirements Perform the maintenance listed in the “Maintenance Schedule.” Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- proper maintenance intervals. When towing a trailer, train components, the following guidelines are recom- never exceed the GAWR or GCWR ratings.
  • Page 530 528 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not • GCWR must not be exceeded. • Total weight must be distributed between the tow overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a loss of control, poor performance or dam- vehicle and the trailer such that the following four age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering,...
  • Page 531 STARTING AND OPERATING 529 • When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor- Towing Requirements — Tires mation” in “Starting And Operating” for the proper • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a spare tire.
  • Page 532 530 STARTING AND OPERATING • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over CAUTION! 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 1,653 lbs (750 kg). If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they Towing Requirements —...
  • Page 533 STARTING AND OPERATING 531 Four-Pin Connector Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 —...
  • Page 534: Towing Tips

    532 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Paddle Shift Mode • When using the Paddle Shift switches, select the Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy highest gear that allows for adequate performance and traffic.
  • Page 535: Snow Plow

    STARTING AND OPERATING 533 • Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to SNOW PLOW maximize fuel efficiency. Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment should not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The Cooling System airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-...
  • Page 536: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    534 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheel OFF the Ground Two-Wheel Drive Models Four-Wheel Drive Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED See Instructions • Transmission in PARK • Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) •...
  • Page 537: Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models

    STARTING AND OPERATING 535 NOTE: Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift™ must be 2. Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly. placed in Transport Mode before tying them down (from 3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Shift the transmission the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck. Refer to “Quadra- into PARK.
  • Page 538: Recreational Towing - Quadra-Trac Ii

    536 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing — Quadra–Trac II® CAUTION! (Continued) /Quadra–Drive® II Four-Wheel Drive Models • The transmission must be in PARK for recreational The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) and towing. the transmission must be in PARK for recreational tow- •...
  • Page 539 STARTING AND OPERATING 537 Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) CAUTION! WARNING! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before recre- You or others could be injured or killed if you leave ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
  • Page 540 538 STARTING AND OPERATING The light will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the shift 6. After the shift is completed and the “N” light stays on, to “N” is complete. A “FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM release the “N” button. IN NEUTRAL”...
  • Page 541 STARTING AND OPERATING 539 • A flashing “N” position indicator light indicates that 13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar. shift requirements have not been met. • If the vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift™ air 14.
  • Page 542 540 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 7. When the “N” indicator light turns off, release the “N” button. After the “N” button has been released, the 6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold transfer case will shift to the position indicated by the the recessed transfer case “N”...
  • Page 543 STARTING AND OPERATING 541 • The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position NOTE: for a shift to take place and for the position indicator • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the prior to pressing the “N”...
  • Page 545: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Road Tire Installation ....557 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...544 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
  • Page 546: Hazard Warning Flashers

    544 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 action. •...
  • Page 547: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 545 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CAUTION! Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure Driving with a hot cooling system could damage that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the (H), pull over and stop the vehicle.
  • Page 548 546 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated against the wheel.
  • Page 549: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 547 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has could be crushed.
  • Page 550: Jack Location

    548 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location NOTE: The funnel for the Cap-Less Fuel System is located on top of the spare tire. If your vehicle is out of The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located fuel and an auxiliary fuel can is needed, insert the funnel in rear cargo area, below the load floor.
  • Page 551: Preparations For Jacking

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 549 Preparations For Jacking WARNING! CAUTION! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to moving traffic, pull far enough off Always lift or jack the vehicle from the correct the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack jacking points.
  • Page 552: Jacking Instructions

    550 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally Jacking Instructions opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front WARNING! tire, block the left rear wheel. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to NOTE: Passengers should not remain help prevent personal injury or damage to your in the vehicle when the vehicle is...
  • Page 553 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 551 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a Jack Warning Label service center where it can be raised on a lift.
  • Page 554 552 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Jacking Locations 4. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange Jack And Tool Assembly just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding.
  • Page 555 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 553 Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding Front Jacking Location 5. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding).
  • Page 556 554 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding Rear Jacking Location 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.
  • Page 557 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 555 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 7. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 8.
  • Page 558 556 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter- clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks. 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage.
  • Page 559: Road Tire Installation

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 557 WARNING! WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has hicle.
  • Page 560: Jump-Starting

    558 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING CAUTION! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in other booster source with a system voltage greater another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,...
  • Page 561: Preparations For Jump-Start

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 559 Preparations For Jump-Start WARNING! The battery in your vehicle is located under the passenger’s • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- front seat. There are remote locations located under the ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the hood to assist in jump-starting.
  • Page 562: Jump-Starting Procedure

    560 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Be sure that the disconnected ends of the cables Jump-Starting Procedure do not touch while still connected to the other vehicle. WARNING! 1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK. Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to 2.
  • Page 563 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 561 Connecting The Jumper Cables WARNING! 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. post of the discharged battery.
  • Page 564 562 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle in the reverse sequence: you should have the battery and charging system tested at your authorized dealer. Disconnecting The Jumper Cables 1.
  • Page 565: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 563 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch (if necessary), to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it Off mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Elec- can often be moved using a rocking motion.
  • Page 566: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped

    564 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- may lead to transmission overheating and failure. ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or It can also damage the tires.
  • Page 567: Manual Park Release

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 565 MANUAL PARK RELEASE WARNING! • Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle. WARNING! Chains may break, causing serious injury or death. Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the • Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow parking brake, before activating the Manual Park hooks.
  • Page 568 566 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release: 3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push the metal latch in towards the tether strap. 1. Firmly apply the parking brake. 2. Open the center console and locate the Manual Park Release cover, remove it by snapping the cover away from the console hinges.
  • Page 569 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 567 CAUTION! Closing the armrest while the Manual Park Release is activated may damage the Manual Park Release mechanism, the transmission and the armrest. NOTE: To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintention- ally, firmly apply the parking brake. To Disengage the Manual Park Release Lever: 1.
  • Page 570 568 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Release Latch Stowed Position 2. Once the tension has been released and the lever has NOTE: Be sure to replace the cover by snapping it back been unlocked be sure it is stowed properly and locks in place.
  • Page 571: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 569 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE NOTE: Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift™ must be placed in Transport mode, before tying them down (from the This section describes procedures for towing a disabled body) on a trailer or flatbed truck. Refer to the section on vehicle using a commercial wrecker service.
  • Page 572: Two-Wheel Drive Models

    570 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment Do not use sling type equipment when towing. When manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 573: Four-Wheel Drive Models

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 571 • The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km). Four-Wheel Drive Models If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than OFF the ground.
  • Page 574 572 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! • Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing. • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re- quirements can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage.
  • Page 575: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....585 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..575 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ....586 ENGINE COMPARTMENT —...
  • Page 576 574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Transfer Case ......607 ▫ Front Turn Signal .....628 ▫...
  • Page 577: Engine Compartment - 3.6L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
  • Page 578: Engine Compartment - 5.7L

    576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Power Distribution Center 5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 — Air Cleaner Filter 8 —...
  • Page 579: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
  • Page 580: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your PROGRAMS vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the following: In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass 1.
  • Page 581: Replacement Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 • The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully REPLACEMENT PARTS illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the Use of genuine MOPAR® parts for normal/scheduled engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
  • Page 582: Maintenance Procedures

    580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES systems may void your warranty and could result in civil The pages that follow contain the required maintenance penalties being assessed against you. services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle.
  • Page 583: Engine Oil

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 Engine Oil CAUTION! (Continued) Checking Oil Level • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter- engine oil must be maintained at the correct level.
  • Page 584 582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil CAUTION! Identification Symbol Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage This symbol means that the oil has your engine. been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
  • Page 585 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 Engine Oil Selection NOTE: MOPAR® SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, For best performance and maximum protection under all Shell Helix® or equivalent may be used when SAE 5W-20 types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only engine oil meeting MS-6395 is not available.
  • Page 586 584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use Materials Added To Engine Oil SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- operation of the Fuel Saver Technology. Refer to “Fuel dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to Saver Technology –...
  • Page 587: Engine Oil Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 Engine Oil Filter WARNING! The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can at every engine oil change. provide a measure of protection in the case of engine Engine Oil Filter Selection backfire.
  • Page 588: Maintenance-Free Battery

    586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- clamps to touch each other. tenance required.
  • Page 589: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables be- approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- fore connecting the charger to the battery.
  • Page 590 588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioning Filter Replacement CAUTION! (A/C Air Filter) Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- maintenance intervals. tioning components.
  • Page 591 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 2. There are glove compartment travel stops on both sides of the glove compartment door, partially close the glove compartment door and push inward to release the glove compartment travel stop on one side and repeat this procedure for the opposite side. 3.
  • Page 592 590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the HVAC housing. Disengage the mid way snap by pulling the door outward. Unhinge the filter cover on the right side to fully remove the cover. Right Side Of Glove Compartment 1 — Glove Compartment Tension Tether A/C Air Filter Cover 2 —...
  • Page 593: Body Lubrication

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 6. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of 9. Push the door to the near closed position to reengage the housing. the glove compartment travel stops. 7. Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter NOTE: Ensure the glove compartment door hinges and pointing toward the floor.
  • Page 594: Windshield Wiper Blades

    592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR®...
  • Page 595 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper blade holder. 1 — Wiper Arm 2 — Pivot Cap NOTE: The rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully up- 1 —...
  • Page 596: Adding Washer Fluid

    594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper blade until it snaps into place.
  • Page 597: Exhaust System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and system.
  • Page 598 596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
  • Page 599: Cooling System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in You or others can be badly burned by hot engine motion.
  • Page 600 598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE authorized dealer. Check the front of the A/C condenser Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains visible gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and flush with down the face of the condenser.
  • Page 601 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 Selection Of Coolant CAUTION! (Continued) Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. system in an emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh CAUTION! OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 602 600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT engine coolant Adding Coolant that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan- Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine dard MS-12106 and distilled water. Use higher concen- coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) that trations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below allows extended maintenance intervals.
  • Page 603 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 NOTE: The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. • Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could WARNING! lead to severe internal engine damage.
  • Page 604 602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator/coolant pressure cap Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is unless checking for engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze a regulated substance requiring proper disposal.
  • Page 605 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are Points To Remember required, the cooling system should be pressure tested NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ for leaks. kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming •...
  • Page 606: Brake System

    604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Brake System Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder In order to assure brake system performance, all brake The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked system components should be inspected periodically. when performing under the hood service, or immedi- Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
  • Page 607 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro- Parts”...
  • Page 608: Front/Rear Axle Fluid

    606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front/Rear Axle Fluid Rear Axle Fluid Level Check For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not The rear axle oil level needs to be no lower than 1/8 in required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons the (3 mm) below the bottom of the fill hole.
  • Page 609: Transfer Case

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 Transfer Case CAUTION! Fluid Level Check When installing plugs, do not overtighten. You could For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not damage them and cause them to leak. required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons Selection Of Lubricant the exterior surfaces of the transfer case assembly should be inspected.
  • Page 610 608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this Special Additives section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain The manufacturer strongly recommends against using the transmission fluid at the correct level using the any special additives in the transmission. recommended fluid.
  • Page 611 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 Fluid Level Check CAUTION! The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- require adjustment under normal operating conditions. rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam- Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the age may occur.
  • Page 612: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
  • Page 613 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- Special Care lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and Tar Remover to remove. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
  • Page 614 612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives packaged and sealed.
  • Page 615 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Interior Care Equipped Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- carpeting. ner: Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. •...
  • Page 616 614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and WARNING! reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. lowed by rinsing.
  • Page 617 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the Seat Belt Maintenance towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical directly on the mirror. solvents or abrasive cleaners.
  • Page 618: Fuses

    616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES WARNING! WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro- periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.
  • Page 619: Power Distribution Center

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 WARNING! (Continued) • If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air bag system, braking system), power unit systems (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system blows, contact an authorized dealer. Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery.
  • Page 620 618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 60 Amp Yellow Rad Fan 40 Amp Green Compressor for Air Suspension - If Equipped 40 Amp Green Antilock Brakes/Electronic Stability Control Pump 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid 40 Amp Green Emission Sensors (Diesel engine only) 40 Amp Green Diesel Fuel Heater (Diesel engine only)
  • Page 621 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink Driver Door Module 30 Amp Pink Front Wipers 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brakes/Stability Control Module/Valves 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Backup Lights - If Equipped 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Parking Lights - If Equipped 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Receptacle - If Equipped...
  • Page 622 620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Diagnostic Port 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor - If Equipped 10 Amp Red Integrated Central Stack / Climate Control 20 Amp Yellow Air Suspension Control Module - If Equipped 10 Amp Red Ignition Node Module / Keyless Ignition / Steering Column Lock...
  • Page 623 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Sunroof / Passenger Window Switches / Rain Sensor 15 Amp Blue CD / DVD / Bluetooth Hands-free Module - If Equipped 20 Amp Yellow Rear Wiper Motor 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump Motor 30 Amp Green...
  • Page 624 622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn/Stop Lights 10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module/ Cruise Control 10 Amp Red Fuel Door 15 Amp Blue Switch Bank/Instrument Cluster 10 Amp Red Airbag Module 10 Amp Red Airbag Module...
  • Page 625 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Rear Seat Heater Switch / Flashlamp Charger - If Equipped 25 Amp Natural Rear Heated Seats & Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped 25 Amp Natural Front Heated Seats - If Equipped 10 Amp Red Climate Control / Driver Assistance Systems Module F100...
  • Page 626: Vehicle Storage

    624 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 • When installing the power distribution center days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly You may: positioned and fully latched.
  • Page 627: Replacement Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 REPLACEMENT BULBS Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Interior Bulbs Headlamps (Low Beam) Premium Headlamps D3S (Serviced at Bulb Number (Low/High Beam) Authorized Dealer) Glove Box Lamp Headlamps (High Beam) 9005 Grab Handle Lamp L002825W5W Premium Park/Turn LED - (Service at Overhead Console VT4976 Signal Lamp...
  • Page 628: Bulb Replacement

    626 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Bulb Number Bulb Number Rear Body Side Turn 7440NA (WY21W) CHMSL - Center High LED - (Service at Signal Lamps Mounted Stop Lamp Authorized Dealer) Auxiliary Liftgate Tail LED - (Service at NOTE: Lamps Authorized Dealer) Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be Liftgate Backup Lamps 921 (W16W)
  • Page 629: High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (Hid) - If Equipped

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627 High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- charge (HID) headlamps, when the headlamps are Equipped turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This dimin- The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube. ishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the seconds, as the system charges.
  • Page 630: Front Turn Signal

    628 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Turn Signal 2. Firmly grasp the bulb by the two latches and squeeze them together to unlock the bulb from the back of the 1. Open the hood. front fog lamp housing. 2. Turn the turn signal bulb one–quarter turn counter- 3.
  • Page 631: Rear Tail, Stop, And Turn Signal Lamps

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 629 4. Align the index tabs of the front fog lamp bulb with the slots in the collar of the bulb opening on the back of the front fog lamp housing. 5. Insert the bulb into the housing until the index tabs are engaged in the slots of the collar.
  • Page 632: Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp

    630 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 6. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the lamp assembly. Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate.
  • Page 633 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 631 Rear Liftgate Tail Lamps 1 — Auxiliary LED Tail Connector – Do Not Remove 5. Tail lamps are now visible. Rotate socket(s) counter 2 — Backup Bulb Socket clockwise. 6. Remove/replace bulb(s). 7. Reinstall the socket(s) 8.
  • Page 634: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)

    632 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Rear License Lamp The center high mounted stop lamp is LED. Service at 1. The rear license lamps are LED. Service at Authorized Authorized Dealer. Dealer Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp...
  • Page 635: Fluid Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 633 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 3.6L and 5.7L Engines 25 Gallons 94 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System* 3.6L Engine (MOPAR®...
  • Page 636: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    634 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®.
  • Page 637: Chassis

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 635 Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 87 Octane Acceptable - 89 Octane Recommended Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission We recommend you only use Mopar® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
  • Page 638 636 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Axle Differential (Rear) – With We recommend you use MOPAR® GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant Electronic Limited-Slip Differential SAE 75W-85 with friction modifier additive. (ELSD) Axle Differential (Rear) – Without We recommend you use MOPAR® GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant Electronic Limited-Slip Differential SAE 75W-85.
  • Page 639: Maintenance Schedules

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....640 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .638...
  • Page 640 638 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change scheduled oil change is performed by someone other indicator system.
  • Page 641 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 639 Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil • Check engine oil level Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter. • Check windshield washer fluid level • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu- •...
  • Page 642 640 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your ve- hicle for police, taxi, fleet, off- road or frequent trailer towing.
  • Page 643 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 641 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. Inspect transfer case fluid. Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace the air conditioning filter. Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine).** Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine).**...
  • Page 644 642 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Change transfer case fluid. Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
  • Page 645 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 643 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
  • Page 647: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....647 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ... . .649 ▫...
  • Page 648 646 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .653 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....653 ▫...
  • Page 649: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 647 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
  • Page 650: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center

    648 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
  • Page 651: In Mexico Contact

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 649 In Mexico Contact: Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
  • Page 652: Warranty Information

    650 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service WARNING! contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain manufacturer’s service contract.
  • Page 653: Mopar® Parts

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 651 MOPAR® PARTS To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153), MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra- available from an authorized dealer.
  • Page 654: Publication Order Forms

    652 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix cepted.
  • Page 655: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 653 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
  • Page 656: Temperature Grades

    654 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The grade C corresponds to a level of performance, WARNING! which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
  • Page 657 INDEX...
  • Page 658 656 INDEX Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .191 Alarm Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... .600 Arm The System ......23 Adding Fuel .
  • Page 659 INDEX 657 Fluid Level Check ..... . .607 Fluid Check ......604 Fluid Type .
  • Page 660 658 INDEX Cargo Light ......274 Clean Air Gasoline ......505 Cargo Tie-Downs .
  • Page 661 INDEX 659 Radiator Cap ......601 Door Opener, Garage..... . .245 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .
  • Page 662 660 INDEX Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Fails to Start ......407 Setup Menu ......298 Flooded, Starting .
  • Page 663 INDEX 661 Exterior Lights ......114 Fluid Leaks ......114 Fluid Level Checks Filters Automatic Transmission .
  • Page 664 662 INDEX Adding ......513 Gasoline, Reformulated .....505 Additives .
  • Page 665 INDEX 663 Replacing ......627 Instrument Panel and Controls ....286 Heated Mirrors .
  • Page 666 664 INDEX Keyless Enter-N-Go ......34 Life of Tires ......492 Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
  • Page 667 INDEX 665 Headlights ......627 Turn Signal ......114 Headlights On With Wipers .
  • Page 668 666 INDEX Methanol .......505 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ....504 Mirrors .
  • Page 669 INDEX 667 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ... .245 Door Locks ......32 Operating Precautions .
  • Page 670 668 INDEX Radial Ply Tires ......486 Refrigerant ......588 Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .
  • Page 671 INDEX 669 Reporting Safety Defects ....651 Child Restraint ......83 Restraints, Child .
  • Page 672 670 INDEX Selec-Terrain ......431 Speed Control (Cruise Control)....186 SENTRY KEY®...
  • Page 673 INDEX 671 Storing Your Vehicle ..... . .624 Tires ........114 Sunglasses Storage .
  • Page 674 672 INDEX Spare Tire ......548 Wiring .......530 Spinning .
  • Page 675 INDEX 673 Uconnect® Settings ..... . .28 Warnings and Cautions..... . .8 Uconnect®...
  • Page 676 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into The antenna cable should be as short as practical this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity and routed away from the vehicle wiring when pos- to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios sible.
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