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  • Page 1 Journey 2 0 1 4 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea- With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler this vehicle.

  • Page 3: Introduction 3

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision tion.
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...

  • Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number

    6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.

  • Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    INTRODUCTION 7 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. Stamped VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.

  • Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED ......18 ▫...
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....23 WINDOWS ......40 ▫...
  • Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System ▫ Transporting Pets .....104 (BeltAlert®) ......61 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .

  • Page 14: A Word About Your Keys

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote transmitter and a Keyless Ignition Node (KIN).

  • Page 15: Key Fob

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.

  • Page 16: Ignition Or Accessory On Message

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Ignition Or Accessory On Message on the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or and then pull the key out with your other hand.
  • Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking in a location accessible to children, and do not brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and push leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with ignition button to place ignition in OFF position.

  • Page 18: Sentry Key

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

  • Page 19: Replacement Keys

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Replacement Keys Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer. This procedure consists of programming a NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the is one that has never been programmed.

  • Page 20: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • This device must accept any interference that may be Rearming Of The System received, including interference that may cause unde- If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to sired operation.

  • Page 21: To Disarm The System

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 • Press the LOCK button on the exterior Passive Entry door handle (if equipped, refer to Keyless Enter-N- Door Handle with a valid Key Fob available in the Go™ in Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve- same exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go™...

  • Page 22: Security System Manual Override

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your Security System Manual Override vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the system will give you a false alarm.

  • Page 23: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system from responding to all RKE transmit- • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- ter buttons for all RKE transmitters. tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the Dome ON position (extreme top position).

  • Page 24: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Flash Lights With Remote Key Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate.

  • Page 25: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 To Lock The Doors And Liftgate second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights will turn on, the park lights and turn signals Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interior ter to lock all doors and liftgate.

  • Page 26: Programming Additional Transmitters

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Programming Additional Transmitters Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer. Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate •...

  • Page 27: General Information

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 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 28: Remote Starting System - If Equipped

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal NOTE: distance, check for these two conditions: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic 1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
  • Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • Battery at an acceptable charge level Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped • RKE PANIC button not pressed The following messages will display in the EVIC if the •...
  • Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two To Enter Remote Start Mode 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition must be cycled to the RUN position before Press and release the REMOTE START button you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
  • Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped Before the end of 15-minute cycle, press and release the When remote start is activated, the driver heated seat UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the feature will automatically turn on in cold weather.

  • Page 32: Door Locks

    30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door trim panel downward. To unlock the front doors, pull the inside door handle to the first detent. To unlock the rear doors, pull the door lock knob on the door trim panel upward.
  • Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or • For personal security and safety in the event of a in a location accessible to children, and do not collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with well as when you park and leave the vehicle.

  • Page 34: Power Door Locks

    32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry) system. For further A power door lock switch is on each front door trim information, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things panel.

  • Page 35: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Auto Unlock On Exit 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect® Set- power door locks if: tings”...
  • Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Engage The Child-Protection Door Lock System 1. Open the rear door. 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key (or alike) into the child lock control and rotate it to the LOCK position. Child-Protection Door Lock Function 3.
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 To Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock WARNING! System Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. 1. Open the rear door. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key (or alike) into the from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are child lock control and rotate it to the UNLOCK engaged.

  • Page 38: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock NOTE: After disengaging the Child-Protection Door sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re- Lock system, always test the door from the inside to...
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driver’s front door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
  • Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE To Enter The Liftgate Transmitter In Vehicle With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the button underneath the left Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside your vehicle, the side of the accent bar, which is located on the liftgate...
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors Do NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handle, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors and liftgate.

  • Page 42: Windows

    40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WINDOWS • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you Power Windows must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
  • Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 There are single window controls on each passenger door WARNING! trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. The window controls will operate when the ignition is in Never leave children unattended in a vehicle. Do not the ON/RUN or ACC position.
  • Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To stop the window from going all the way down during NOTE: the Auto-down operation, pull up on the switch briefly. • If the window runs into any obstacle during Auto- Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection closure, it will reverse direction and then go back down.

  • Page 45: Wind Buffeting

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Reset Auto-Up Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto Up: 1. Pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed.

  • Page 46: Liftgate

    44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- NOTE: The liftgate cannot be unlocked or locked with rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the manual door lock plungers on the door trim panels or the rear windows open, then open the front and rear the door lock cylinder on the driver’s door.

  • Page 47: Occupant Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 NOTE: Because the gas pressure drops with tempera- OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when Some of the most important safety features in your opening the liftgate in cold weather. vehicle are the restraint systems: •...
  • Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized wheel seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold •...
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child WARNING! seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
  • Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided WARNING! (Continued) under If You Need Assistance . • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the •...

  • Page 51: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the far away from home or on your own street. vehicle or being thrown out. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision.
  • Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is located on the pillar near the WARNING! (Continued) back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make the belt.
  • Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 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 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the WARNING! (Continued) belt in a collision. • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury.
  • Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of tion.

  • Page 56: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

    54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE depress the button above the webbing to release the you will prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, then move it up or down to the position that anchorage try to move it up and down to make sure that fits you best.

  • Page 57: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the If the passenger seating position is equipped with an folded webbing. ALR and is being used for normal usage: Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are...

  • Page 58: Energy Management Feature

    56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE position that has a belt with this feature. Children 12 WARNING! years old and under should always be properly re- • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if strained in a vehicle with a rear seat. the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode (ALR) feature or any other seat belt function is not...

  • Page 59: Seat Belt Pretensioners

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Seat Belt Pretensioners Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) The seat belts for both front seating positions are These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
  • Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts. NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may not deploy in the event of a front or side impact.
  • Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
  • Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half.

  • Page 63: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®) BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger BeltAlert®) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active whenever the ignition is on.

  • Page 64: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph Seat Belts And Pregnant Women (8 km/h), BeltAlert® will provide both audio and visual We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts notification.

  • Page 65: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can in- crease the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating positions.
  • Page 66 64 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 67: Advanced Front Air Bag Features

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 • Air Bag Warning Light Advanced Front Air Bag Features • Steering Wheel and Column The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides •...
  • Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! SAB may provide enhanced protection to help protect an • No objects should be placed over or near the air occupant during a side impact. The Supplemental Seat- bag on the instrument panel, because any such Mounted Side Air Bag is marked with an air bag label objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a...
  • Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 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 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, WARNING! (Continued) but they will open during air bag deployment. • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects •...

  • Page 71: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 windows, or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front inflate, even if they are in an infant or child restraint. Air Bags and the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag work with the knee impact bolsters to provide improved Always sit upright as possible with your back against the protection for the driver and front passenger.
  • Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions. Side Knee Air Bag are designed to provide additional Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain type of collision.
  • Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 The ORC contains a backup power supply system that WARNING! may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning to protect you in a collision.
  • Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE are possible, based on several factors, including the Driver Side Knee Air Bag. The trim cover separates and collision type and severity. The steering wheel hub trim folds out of the way allowing the air bag to inflate to the cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel full size.
  • Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 at a very high speed and with such a high force that it positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items inflates.
  • Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE event the ORC will determine whether to have the NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with ing functions: the air bag system.
  • Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the Maintaining Your Air Bag System skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or WARNING! throat irritation, move to fresh air.
  • Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag You will want to have the air bags ready to system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may inflate for your protection in a collision.

  • Page 79: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint were buckled/fastened; Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may •...

  • Page 80: Child Restraints

    78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is Children 12 years or younger should ride properly required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in such as law enforcement, that have the special equip-...
  • Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 There are different sizes and types of restraints for NOTE: children from newborn size to the child almost large • For additional information, refer enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK.
  • Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Tod- Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible dlers younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear...
  • Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Infants And Child Restraints reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat. Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until WARNING! they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat.
  • Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of WARNING! their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should • Improper installation can lead to failure of an remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height infant or child restraint.
  • Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 NOTE: The second row bench with Integrated Child WARNING! (Continued) Booster Seat must remain in the full rear position during • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in use.
  • Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Lift the seat cushion up and push back to lock it in the 4. Place the child upright in the seat with their back booster seat position. firmly against the seatback. 5.
  • Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 WARNING! Securely lock the seat cushion into position before using the seat. Otherwise, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat cushion could cause serious injury.
  • Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, of the vehicle seat – while they are still sitting all the move the child closer to the center of the vehicle, or use way back? a booster seat to position the seat belt on the child...
  • Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 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 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchor / Top Tether Locations • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seat- ing position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
  • Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Restraint LATCH Positions What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until weight of the child restraint) for using the the combined weight of the child and the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
  • Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Can the rear-facing child restraint touch The child seat may touch the back of the the back of the front passenger seat? front passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint owner’s manual for more information.
  • Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
  • Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Locating The LATCH Anchorages LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower In addition, there are tether strap anchors lo- anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the cated behind each rear seatback, near to the...
  • Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE You can install up to two child seats using the LATCH Options for installing two child seats using the LATCH system at the same time. If you are installing three child anchorages in this vehicle: restraints, you must use the seatbelt to install the center 1.
  • Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 center child restraint will block the seat belt buckle for WARNING! (Continued) this position. • If you are installing three child restraints next to each other, you must use the seat belt and the center WARNING! tether anchor for the center position.
  • Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE “Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat 5. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the Belt” to check what type of seat belt each seating top tether anchorage. See the section “Installing Child position has.
  • Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 with it and accidentally lock the seatbelt retractor. Before WARNING! (Continued) installing a child restraint using the LATCH system, • Child restraint anchorages are designed to with- buckle the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of stand only those loads imposed by correctly-fitted the child’s reach.
  • Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child into the retractor. For additional information on ALR, Restraints in this Vehicle refer to the “Automatic Locking Mode” description un- der “Occupant Restraints”.
  • Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to with the seat belt to attach a forward...
  • Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
  • Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints rear-most position to make room for the child seat. Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to You may also move the front seat forward to allow attach a tether anchor.
  • Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE strap. Refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to attach a tether buckle, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn anchor.
  • Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint. 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.

  • Page 106: Transporting Pets

    104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child Transporting Pets restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly WARNING! injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision.

  • Page 107: Safety Tips

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the SAFETY TIPS limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Transporting Passengers Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO mental and should be avoided.

  • Page 108: Exhaust Gas

    106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas WARNING! (Continued) • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and WARNING! using a seat belt properly. • On seven passenger models, do not drive the Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.

  • Page 109: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the Seat Belts engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
  • Page 110 108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE not lit during starting, or if the light stays on, flickers, or WARNING! turns on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- Defroster sonal injury.

  • Page 111: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Tires properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning. Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear •...
  • Page 112 110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lights Fluid Leaks Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if panel.

  • Page 113: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS MIRRORS ......117 Uconnect® Phone (4.3) ....122 ▫...
  • Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Phone (8.4/8.4N) ....146 SEATS ......197 ▫...
  • Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 ▫ 50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With ▫ Multifunction Lever ....226 Fold-Flat Feature — ▫ Turn Signals ......226 Seven Passenger Models .
  • Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF Automatic Headlights Only) ... . .233 EQUIPPED ......240 ▫...
  • Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 ▫ General Information....263 OVERHEAD CONSOLE ....251 ▫...
  • Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Second-Row Map Pocket And Grocery POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED ..272 Retainers — If Equipped ....280 ▫...

  • Page 119: Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.

  • Page 120: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped

    118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never from vehicles behind you. This feature will be defaulted spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. on, and only be disabled when the vehicle is moving in Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the reverse.

  • Page 121: Power Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.

  • Page 122: Power Folding Mirrors - If Equipped

    120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Models With Express Window Feature If the mirrors are in the folded position, and vehicle speed is equal or greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), they Press and release the mirror select button marked L (left) will automatically unfold.

  • Page 123: Manual Folding Mirrors - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Manual Folding Mirrors — If Equipped Some models have exterior mirrors that are hinged. The hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to resist damage. The hinge has three detent positions: forward, rearward and normal.

  • Page 124: Uconnect® Phone (4.3)

    122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • View Call logs on screen (“Show incoming calls,” 3. Pull the sun visor toward the inside rearview mirror to extend it. “Show Outgoing calls,” “Show missed Calls,” “Show Recent Calls”) Uconnect® Phone (4.3) •...
  • Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • Pairing up to 10 phones/audio devices for easy access Uconnect® Phone allows you to transfer calls between to connect to them quickly the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s Your mobile phone’s audio is transmitted through your microphone for private conversation.

  • Page 126: Operation

    124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE mobile phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as Uconnect® Voice Command Button long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to The Uconnect® Voice Command Button is the vehicle’s Uconnect® Phone. The Uconnect® Phone only used for “barge in”...
  • Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 1. Say compound commands like “Call John Smith mo- say each part of the command when you are asked for bile.” it. For example, you can use the compound command form voice command “Search for John Smith,” or you 2.
  • Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system handles multiple inputs in the same phrase To activate the Uconnect® Phone from idle, simply press or sentence such as “make a phone call” and “to Kelly button on your steering wheel and say a com- Smith.”...
  • Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 NOTE: 2. At the Paired Phones screen press the “Add Device” soft-key and a pop-up with instructions will appear. • You must have Bluetooth® enabled on your phone to complete this procedure. 3. Search for available devices on your Bluetooth® en- abled mobile phone.
  • Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Search for available devices on your Bluetooth® en- Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or abled Audio Device. When prompted on the device, Audio Device select the “Uconnect®” device and enter the PIN. Uconnect®...
  • Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite 1. Press the SETTINGS hard-key. 1. Press the SETTINGS hard-key. 2. Touch the “Phone/Bluetooth®” soft-key. 2. Touch the “Phone/Bluetooth®” soft-key. 3.
  • Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Book Access Profile may support this feature. See downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- Uconnect® website, www.UconnectPhone.com, for sup- able, the previously downloaded phonebook is avail- ported phones. able for use. •...

  • Page 133: Phone Call Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • Redial 2. Touch the “911/Help” soft-key. Touch the appropriate listing to alter, Emergency for example. • Dial by touching in the number 3. Once Emergency is touched, the “Edit” soft-key ap- • Voice Commands (Dial by Saying a Number, Call by pears.
  • Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Mute/unmute Call By Saying A Phonebook Name • Transfer the call to/from the phone 1. Press the button on your steering wheel to begin. • Swap two active calls 2. After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, say “Call John Doe Mobile.”...
  • Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Recent Calls Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the following call types: When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the Uconnect®...
  • Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone compatible phones in the Toggling Between Calls market today do not support rejecting an incoming call If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can press the button until you hear a single beep, indicat- only answer an incoming call or ignore it.

  • Page 137: Uconnect® Phone Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 the new active call. If the active call is terminated by the cessation of the call on the Uconnect® Phone and far end, a call on hold may not become active automati- transfer of the call to the mobile phone. cally.
  • Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, WARNING! say “Emergency” and the Uconnect® Phone will in- struct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency Your phone must be turned on and connected to the number.
  • Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 NOTE: The roadside/towing assistance number dialed is or automated customer service line. Some services re- based on the country where the vehicle is purchased quire immediate response selection. In some instances, (1-800-528-2069 for the U.S., 1-800-363-4869 for Canada, that may be too quick for use of the Uconnect®...
  • Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE if you press the button and say “Send Voicemail Barge In — Overriding Prompts Password,” the Uconnect® Phone will then send the button can be used when you wish to skip part corresponding phone number associated with the phone- of a prompt and issue your voice command immediately.
  • Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 3. Select either “Brief” or “Detailed” by touching the box Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad next to the selection. A check-mark will appear to indicate your selection. WARNING! Phone And Network Status Indicators Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury.

  • Page 142: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE dialing a number with your connected Bluetooth® mo- Advanced Phone Connectivity bile phone, the audio will be played through your Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone vehicle’s audio system. The Uconnect® Phone will work The Uconnect®...

  • Page 143: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • Smooth road surface Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone • Fully closed windows • Dry weather condition Voice Command • Even though the system is designed for users speaking • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- provide at least ½...
  • Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must • Low Road Noise be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred.” • Smooth Road Surface • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). •...
  • Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Bluetooth® Communication Link Power-Up Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the Uconnect® Phone. When this happens, the connection ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you can generally be reestablished by switching the phone must wait at least 15 seconds prior to using the system.
  • Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...

  • Page 147: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 • You can replace “4” with any message number shown NOTE: on the screen. • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your • If your phone does not support phonebook download mobile or favorite phone book.

  • Page 148: Uconnect® Phone (8.4/8.4N)

    146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • This device must accept any interference received, • Hands Free text messaging (“Send a message to John including interference that may cause undesired op- Smith Mobile”). eration. • Redialing last dialed numbers (“Redial”). Uconnect®...
  • Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • Setting Favorite Contact Phone numbers so they are NOTE: Your phone must be capable of SMS messaging easily accessible on the Main Phone screen. via Bluetooth® for messaging features to work properly. Your mobile phone’s audio is transmitted through your •...
  • Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE phone and one audio device can be used with the system WARNING! at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French languages. Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following all applicable Uconnect®...

  • Page 151: Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 your vehicle is equipped. Please see the Uconnect® Voice 2. Say the individual commands and allow the system to Command section for direction on how to use the guide you to complete the task. button.
  • Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE form voice command “Search for John Smith,” or you Smith.” For multiple inputs in the same phrase or sen- can break the compound command form into two tence, the system identifies the topic or context and voice commands: “Search Contact”...
  • Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 To activate the Uconnect® Phone from idle, simply press NOTE: button on your steering wheel and say a com- • You must have Bluetooth® enabled on your mobile mand or say “help.” All Uconnect® Phone sessions begin phone to complete this procedure.
  • Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If “No” is selected, touch the “Settings” soft-key 2. If there is no phone currently connected with the system, a pop-up will appear. from the Uconnect® Phone main screen. • Touch the “Add Device” soft-key. •...
  • Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Pair Additional Mobile Phones 1. Touch the “Settings” soft-key from the Phone main screen. 2. Touch the “Add Device” soft-key. 3. Search for available devices on your Bluetooth® en- abled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect®...
  • Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For phones which are not made a favorite, the NOTE: If there is no device currently connected with the phone priority is determined by the order in which it was system, a pop-up will appear. paired.
  • Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 You can also use the following VR command to bring up 4. Touch the “X” to exit out of the Settings screen. a list of paired audio devices: Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device •...
  • Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Touch the “+” soft-key located to the right of the 6. Touch the “X” to exit out of the Settings screen. device name for a different Phone or Audio Device Phonebook Download (Automatic Phonebook than the currently connected device.
  • Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down- • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or loaded and updated every time a phone is connected deleted on the Uconnect® Phone. These can only be to the Uconnect®...
  • Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. After loading the mobile phonebook, select Phone- NOTE: If the Favorites list is full, you will be asked to book from the Phone main screen, then select the remove an existing favorite. appropriate number.
  • Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 3. Touch the + next to the Favorite you would like to remove. Add From Mobile To Remove A Favorite Remove From Favorites 1. To remove a Favorite, select phonebook from the 4. The Options pop-up will display, touch “Remove from Phone main screen.
  • Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Emergency And Towing Assistance The Emergency and Towing Assistance Favorite numbers can only be altered. These cannot be deleted and the names cannot be changed. To change the Emergency or Towing Assistance numbers follow these steps.

  • Page 163: Phone Call Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 • Mobile Phonebook Phone Call Features • Recent Call Log The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect® Phone if the feature(s) are available and • SMS Message Viewer supported by Bluetooth® on your mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service plan provides three- Dial By Saying A Number way calling, this feature can be accessed through the...
  • Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. The Uconnect® Phone will dial the number associated Touch-Tone Number Entry with John Doe, or if there are multiple numbers it will 1. Touch the “Phone” soft-key. ask which number you want to call for John Doe. 2.
  • Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 • Missed Calls Recent Calls • All Calls You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the following call types: These can be accessed by touching the “recent calls” soft-key on the Phone main screen.
  • Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Currently In Progress Progress When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the You can place a call on hold by touching the “Hold” Uconnect®...

  • Page 167: Uconnect® Phone Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Join Calls Call Continuation When two calls are in progress (one active and one on Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the hold), touch the “Join Calls” soft-key on the Phone main Uconnect®...
  • Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect® Phone does slightly lower your If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect® Phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as chances of successfully making a phone call as to that follows: for the mobile phone directly.
  • Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 NOTE: The roadside/towing assistance number dialed is or automated customer service line. Some services re- based on the country where the vehicle is purchased quire immediate response selection. In some instances, (1-800-528-2069 for the U.S., 1-800-363-4869 for Canada, that may be too quick for use of the Uconnect®...
  • Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Password”, then if you press the button and say Barge In — Overriding Prompts “Send Voicemail Password” the Uconnect® Phone will button can be used when you wish to skip part then send the corresponding phone number associated of a prompt and issue your voice command immediately.
  • Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 3. Select either “Brief” or “Detailed” by touching the box Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad next to the selection. A check-mark will appear to indicate your selection. WARNING! Phone And Network Status Indicators Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury.

  • Page 172: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE dialing a number with your connected Bluetooth® mo- Advanced Phone Connectivity bile phone, the audio will be played through your Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone vehicle’s audio system. The Uconnect® Phone will work The Uconnect®...

  • Page 173: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 • Low Road Noise Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone • Smooth Road Surface Voice Command • Fully Closed Windows • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to • Dry Weather Condition provide at least ½...
  • Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Even though international dialing for most number com- Performance such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness to binations is supported, some shortcut dialing number a large degree rely on the phone and network, and not combinations may not be supported.
  • Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Read Messages: If you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to Uconnect® Phone, an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message. Voice Text List NOTE: Uconnect®...
  • Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Once a message is received and viewed or listened to, you will have the following options: • Send a Reply • Forward • Call Send Messages Using Soft-Keys: You can send messages using Uconnect® Phone. To send a new message: 1.
  • Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Send Messages Using Voice Commands: 1. Press the button. 2. After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, say “Send message to John Smith mobile.” 3. After the system prompts you for what message you want to send, say the message you wish to send or say “List.”...
  • Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE List of Preset Messages: 10. I will be <number> minutes late. 1. Yes. 11. See you in <number> minutes. 2. No. 12. Stuck in traffic. 3. Okay. 13. Start without me. 4. I can’t talk right now. 14.
  • Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Bluetooth® Communication Link Power-Up Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the Uconnect® Phone. When this happens, the connection ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you can generally be reestablished by switching the mobile must wait at least 15 seconds prior to using the system.
  • Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
  • Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 NOTE: 6. Send dial tones for automated systems is available while a call is active. This is an example that uses a 1. You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your Phonebook Record named “Voicemail Password.”...
  • Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 NOTE: 6. You can replace “4” with any message number shown on the screen. 1. You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your mobile or favorite phone book. You can also say “Send 7.
  • Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 185: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold VOICE COMMAND face and underlined in the gray shaded boxes. Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and The Uconnect®...
  • Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If a command is not spoken a second time, the system WARNING! will respond with an error and give some direction as what can be said based on the context you are in. After Any voice commanded system should be used only three consecutive failures of a spoken command the VR in safe driving conditions following all applicable...
  • Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 The system will best recognize your speech if the win- The system handles multiple inputs in the same phrase dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is or sentence such as “make a phone call” and “to Kelly set to low.

  • Page 188: Uconnect® Voice Commands

    186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Voice Commands Changing The Volume The Uconnect® Voice Command system understands 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command two types of commands. Universal commands are avail- button. able at all times. Local commands are available if the 2.
  • Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session In Source Radio/Player Modes To switch to the audio source, say “Change source to In this mode, you can say the following commands: Disc” for example. This command can be given in any mode or screen: NOTE: The commands can be said on any screen when a •...
  • Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
  • Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 NOTE: 3. You can replace “8” with any other satellite channel number received by the radio. 1. You can replace “950 AM” with any other AM or FM frequency, such as “98.7 FM.” 4.
  • Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 NOTE: 3. Playlist, Podcast and audio book commands are only available when the iPod® is connected and playing. 1. You can replace the album, artist, song, genre, playlist, podcast and audio book names with any correspond- 4.
  • Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 NOTE: 3. You can also say “Show Current Weather” or “Show extended weather” or “Show five day forecast” or 1. You can replace “NFL” with any league shown on the “Show ski info” to get other forecasts. sports league screen.
  • Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 NOTE: 3. Navigation commands only work if equipped with Navigation. 1. Only available with Navigation equipped vehicles. NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold 2. You can replace “Player” with “Radio,” “Navigation,” face and shaded grey.
  • Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 199: Seats

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 NOTE: SEATS Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the 1. You can also say “Find City,” “Find Favorite,” “Find vehicle. Play by Category,” “Find Play by Name,” “Find Re- cently Found,”...

  • Page 200: Driver's Power Seat - If Equipped

    198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. near the floor.
  • Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 WARNING! CAUTION! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Do not place any article under a power seat or Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to control which could cause a collision and serious the seat controls.

  • Page 202: Power Lumbar - If Equipped

    200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Lumbar — If Equipped Heated Seats — If Equipped The Power Lumbar switch is located on the outboard side On some models, the front driver and passenger seats of the driver’s seat. Push the switch forward to increase may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions the lumbar support.
  • Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Touch the “Driver” or “Pass” seat soft-key WARNING! (Continued) (located on the Uconnect® display) once to • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that select HI-level heating. Touch the soft-key a insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
  • Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect® 8.4 and 8.4 Press the “Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-key Nav: once to select HI-level heating. Press the soft- key a second time to select LO-level heating. Press the “Controls” soft-key located on the Uconnect® Press the soft-key a third time to shut the display.

  • Page 205: Manual Front Seat Adjustments

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes. Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start, the driver’s heated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start.

  • Page 206: Recliner Adjustment

    204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.

  • Page 207: Driver's Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be adjusted properly and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.

  • Page 208: Head Restraints

    206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE hardback surface that you can use as a work surface WARNING! when the seat is folded flat and the vehicle is not in motion. Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
  • Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 readily identified by any markings, only through visual WARNING! inspection of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split in two halves, with the front half being soft foam The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- and trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
  • Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head For comfort, the Active Head Restraints can be tilted restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the downward on the head restraint.
  • Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Safety” for further information. WARNING! • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players.
  • Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac- tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is secured, as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Re- straint during sudden stops.

  • Page 213: Third Row Passenger Seats - Seven Passenger Models

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 • For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether, refer to WARNING! “Occupant Restraints” in “Safety”. Do not allow a passenger to sit in a third row seat WARNING! without having the head restraint unfolded and locked in place.
  • Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Fold The Seat WARNING! 1. Locate the control lever on the lower outboard side of • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, the seat. inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
  • Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 3. Lift the control lever with the other hand, allow the To Unfold The Seat seatback to move forward slightly, and then release the Raise the seatback and lock it in place. lever. WARNING! WARNING! Be certain that the seatback is locked securely into...
  • Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Forward And Rearward Adjustment WARNING! The control lever is on the outboard side of the seat. Lift Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is the lever to move the seat forward or rearward. Release dangerous.
  • Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be adjusted properly and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Seatback/Armrest — Second Row Passenger Seat Raise the seatback/armrest and lock it in place when not in use, or when additional seating area is required. The latch release-loop is located at the top of the seatback/armrest.
  • Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 Move the control lever on the upper outboard side of the seatback forward. Then, in one fluid motion, the seat cushion flips upward and the seat moves forward on its tracks. Tip ’n Slide™ Seat NOTE: A hand-grip is molded into the front of each quarter trim panel near the door opening to assist entry and exit from the third-row passenger seats.

  • Page 220: 50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With Fold-Flat Feature - Seven Passenger Models

    218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! Do not drive the vehicle with the seat in this posi- Be certain that the seatback and seat are locked tion, as it is only intended for entering and exiting securely into position. Otherwise, the seat will not the third row seats.
  • Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 To Fold The Seatback To Unfold The Seatback Pull the latch release-loop located at the top of the Grasp the assist strap loop on the seatback and pull it seatback upward, push the seatback forward slightly, and toward you to raise the seatback.

  • Page 222: To Open And Close The Hood

    220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The seatback can also be locked in the reclined position. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To do so, pull the latch release-loop located at the top of Two latches must be released to open the hood. the seatback upward, allow the seatback to recline, and 1.
  • Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 2. Outside of the vehicle, locate the safety latch lever 3. Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open near the center of the grille between the grille and position.

  • Page 224: Lights

    222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS CAUTION! Headlight Switch To prevent possible damage: • Before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of is fully seated into its storage retaining clips.

  • Page 225: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the AUTO position. When the system is on, the headlight time delay feature is also on.

  • Page 226: Headlight Time Delay

    224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are If you turn the headlights, parking lights or ignition turned off if they were turned on by this feature. switch ON again, the system will cancel the delay. If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will NOTE: The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turn off in the normal manner.

  • Page 227: Lights-On Reminder

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 NOTE: The daytime running lights can be turned on and off using the Uconnect® System, refer to “Uconnect® Settings — Customer Programmable Features” in “Un- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- tion. Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver...

  • Page 228: Multifunction Lever

    226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on. NOTE: The fog lights will operate when the low beam headlights or parking lights are on. However, selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.

  • Page 229: Lane Change Assist

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 NOTE: Flash-To-Pass • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light will turn on the high beams headlights until the lever is bulb.
  • Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dimmer Controls Dome Light Position The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the located on the left side of the instrument panel. Rotating second detent to turn on the interior lights.

  • Page 231: Map/Reading Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console. Refer to “Overhead Console” in “Un- derstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

  • Page 232: Intermittent Wiper System

    230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System There are five delay settings, which allow you to regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every two Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi- seconds to a maximum of approximately 36 seconds tions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles at vehicle speeds below 10 mph between cycles, desirable.
  • Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 CAUTION! • Turn the windshield wipers OFF when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than OFF. •...

  • Page 234: Windshield Washers

    232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washers WARNING! To use the windshield washer, push the washer knob, Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to could lead to a collision. You might not see other the second detent.

  • Page 235: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Headlights On With Wipers (Available With TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN Automatic Headlights Only) This feature allows you to tilt the steering column When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on shorten the steering column.

  • Page 236: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped

    234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To unlock the steering column, push the control handle HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED downward. To tilt the steering column, move the steering The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps wheel upward or downward as desired.
  • Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Controls Soft-Key Heated Steering Wheel Soft-Key NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate. Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on...

  • Page 238: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED — If Equipped” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over Vehicle”...

  • Page 239: To Activate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 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 240: To Set A Desired Speed

    238 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 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 The speed denomination shown is dependant on the To Decrease Speed speed of English or Metric: When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de- crease speed by pushing the SET (-) button. English Speed (mph) •...

  • Page 242: To Accelerate For Passing

    240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will WARNING! continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.

  • Page 243: Parksense® Sensors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 ParkSense® will retain the last system state (enabled or ParkSense® Warning Display disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be displayed if changed to the ON/RUN position. Sound and Display is selected from the Uconnect®...

  • Page 244: Parksense® Display

    242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. Park Assist System Off The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the EVIC Park Assist Ready display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will...
  • Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 Slow Tone Fast Tone...
  • Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...

  • Page 247: Enabling And Disabling Parksense

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2- Slow Fast Continuous...

  • Page 248: Cleaning The Parksense® System

    246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE single chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will display Cleaning The ParkSense® System the “CLEAN PARK ASSIST”, “SERVICE PARK ASSIST”, Clean the ParkSense® sensors with water, car wash soap or “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message. Refer to and a soft cloth.
  • Page 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message to be displayed in position and ParkSense® is turned off, the EVIC will the EVIC. display the “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.
  • Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 251: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear EQUIPPED camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen appears again. Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever...
  • Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView® should only Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera. Always be used as a parking aid. The ParkView® camera is check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to unable to view every obstacle or object in your check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, ob-...

  • Page 253: Turning Parkview® On Or Off - With Touchscreen Radio

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Touchscreen Radio 1. Turn the Radio on. 2. Press the “More” soft-key. 3. Press the “Settings” soft-key. 4. Press the “Safety & Driving Assistance” soft-key. 5. Press the check box soft key next to “Parkview® Backup Camera”...

  • Page 254: Sunglasses Storage

    252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Press in on Sunglasses Storage each lens to turn these lights on while inside the vehicle. To access the storage compartment, press on the raised Press the lens a second time to turn each light off. You bars on the compartment door in the center of the console may adjust the direction of these lights by pressing the and release and the door will swing downward.

  • Page 255: Interior Observation Mirror

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 Interior Observation Mirror The convex interior observation mirror provides the driver and front seat passenger a wide field of view to conveniently view passengers sitting in the rear passen- ger seats. To use the interior observation mirror, press on the raised bars on the compartment door and release (the door will swing downward), then raise the door until it is almost closed and release.

  • Page 256: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped

    254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 257: Before You Begin Programming Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 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® system.

  • Page 258: Programming A Rolling Code

    256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
  • Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices gram while keeping the HomeLink®...

  • Page 260: Programming A Non-Rolling Code

    258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, gram while keeping the HomeLink®...

  • Page 261: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 • To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, Canadian/Gate Operator Programming repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT For programming transmitters in Canada/United States erase the channels. that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after several seconds of transmission.
  • Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink® button, If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand-held programming, plug it back in at this time. transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink®...

  • Page 263: Using Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 Using HomeLink® Troubleshooting Tips To operate, press and release the programmed If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, HomeLink® button. Activation will now occur for the here are some of the most common solutions: programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate opera- •...
  • Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you have any problems, or require assistance, please WARNING! call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance. Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the universal trans- WARNING! ceiver.

  • Page 265: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 General Information POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The power sunroof switch is located between the sun Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following visors on the overhead console.

  • Page 266: Opening Sunroof - Express

    264 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 267: Closing Sunroof - Express

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a Sunroof Fully Closed partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the held rearward again. sunroof is fully closed.

  • Page 268: Sunshade Operation

    266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunshade Operation Sunroof Maintenance The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. the glass panel. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is Ignition Off Operation open.

  • Page 269: Electrical Power Outlets

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 NOTE: The delay time if programmable using the Uconnect® system. Refer to “Uconnect® System” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- formation. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS A 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet is located in the center console below the radio.
  • Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE A second 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet is located inside A third fused 12 Volt power outlet is located on the back the center console storage area. Power is available with of the center console. This power outlet has power the ignition is in the ON/RUN, ACC or LOCK position.
  • Page 271 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 A fourth fused 12 Volt power outlet is located on the left NOTE: To ensure proper operation a MOPAR® knob quarter trim panel in the cargo area. This power outlet and element must be used. has power available when the ignition is in the ON or ACC position.
  • Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
  • Page 273 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • After the use of high power draw accessories, or • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw long periods of the vehicle not being started (with power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
  • Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a 115 Volt AC (150 Watt maximum) power outlet located on the back of the center console. This outlet can power mobile phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.

  • Page 275: Power Inverter Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter Power Inverter Operation manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON. The power inverter is turned on and off using the To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings Uconnect®...

  • Page 276: Cupholders

    274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Press the “Outlet” soft-key to turn the power inverter For passengers in the second row there are two cuphold- On or Off. ers, located in the center armrest between the two seats. When the armrest is folded flat the cupholders are in the CUPHOLDERS back of the Head Restraint.
  • Page 277 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 For vehicles equipped with third row seating, there are WARNING! additional cupholders located in the trim panels. If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle In addition to cupholders, vehicles may also be equipped holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn- with bottle holders.

  • Page 278: Storage

    276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Floor Console Storage An open storage area, or cubby bin, is located in the floor Glove Compartment console. The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Pull on the release handle to open the glove compartment.

  • Page 279: Center Console Storage

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 Center Console Storage Pull upward on the release handle, located on the front of the lid, to open the storage compartment. There is a storage compartment located under the center console armrest. Opened Storage Compartment Center Console...

  • Page 280: Flip 'N Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage - If Equipped

    278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sliding Armrest WARNING! The center console armrest can also be slid rearward for Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- easy access to the storage area. ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.

  • Page 281: Second-Row Passenger Seat Temporary Storage Bin

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 WARNING! Be certain that the seat cushion is locked securely into position before using the seat. Otherwise, the seat will not provide the proper stability for passen- gers. An improperly latched seat cushion could cause serious injury.

  • Page 282: Second-Row Map Pocket And Grocery Retainers - If Equipped

    280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Second-Row Map Pocket And Grocery Retainers In-Floor Storage Bin With Removable Liner — If Equipped NOTE: Position the front seat to at least a mid-track A map storage pocket and grocery retainers are located position to provide easier access to the storage bin.
  • Page 283 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 In-Floor Storage Removable Liner The liner can be removed for easy cleaning.

  • Page 284: Cargo Area Features

    282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CARGO AREA FEATURES To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Rechargeable Flashlight — If Equipped The rechargeable LED flashlight stores in its charging station in the left rear quarter trim panel.

  • Page 285: Cargo Management System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 Cargo Management System Seven Passenger System Features • A large built-in storage bin with a hinged hardcover Five Passenger System Features located in the floor behind the third-row passenger • A raised load floor that sits on top of a large built-in seats.
  • Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Tie-Downs WARNING! Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision, a tie-down could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose.
  • Page 287 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 • Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the WARNING! seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision. The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle •...
  • Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The cover, when extended, covers the cargo area to keep items out of sight. Notches in the trim panels near the liftgate opening secure the extended cover in place. The cover rolls away neatly inside its housing when not in use.
  • Page 289 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 Grab the cover handle and pull it toward you. As the WARNING! cover nears the liftgate opening, guide the rear attach- ment posts (on both ends of the cover) into the notches in A cargo cover that is unsecured in the vehicle could the trim panels.

  • Page 290: Rear Window Features

    288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rotate the switch upward to the first detent position for rear wiper operation. Rear Window Wiper/Washer Rotate the switch upward past the first detent The rear window wiper/washer control is located on the position to activate the rear washer.
  • Page 291 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 CAUTION! • Turn the rear wiper off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the rear wiper may result if the rear wiper switch is left in the ON position. • In cold weather, always turn off the rear wiper switch and allow the rear wiper to return to the park position before turning off the engine.

  • Page 292: Rear Window Defroster

    290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Window Defroster CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to The rear window defroster button is located on the heating elements: the climate control panel. Press this button to turn •...
  • Page 293 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 cross rails. In addition, the roof rack does not increase the 3. Tighten the knobs on each cross rail to lock it in total load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the position.
  • Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully • Cross rails should remain equally spaced or paral- when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof lel at any luggage rack position for proper function. rack.

  • Page 295: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Oil Change Due ..... .315 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..296 ▫...
  • Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Soft-Keys ......320 ▫ Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio . . .350 ▫...
  • Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ..368 CLIMATE CONTROLS ....371 ▫ Right-Hand Switch Functions ... . .369 ▫...

  • Page 298: Instrument Panel Features

    296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Side Window Demist Outlet 6 — Switch Bank 11 — Engine Start/Stop Button 2 — Air Outlet 7 — Uconnect® Hard Controls 12 — Hood Release Lever 3 — Instrument Cluster 8 —...

  • Page 299: Instrument Cluster

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...

  • Page 300: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) 1. Tachometer The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD II, that This gauge measures engine revolutions per minute monitors engine and automatic transmission con- (RPM x 1000).
  • Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 4. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ CAUTION! Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine Light” comes on continuously with the engine control system.
  • Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Turn Signal Indicators 7. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped The arrow will flash with the exterior turn This indicator will illuminate when the front signal when the turn signal lever is operated. fog lights are on.
  • Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 service, so that you can be sure that it is properly reset, or by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a must be reset at zero.
  • Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS to continue to function properly. low tire pressure telltale. CAUTION! Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not...
  • Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake driver or front passenger’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. will sound.
  • Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces- Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by sary. turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap- WARNING! proximately two seconds.
  • Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it 16. Fuel Gauge indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when is not functioning and that service is required.
  • Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads others could be badly burned by steam or boiling “H”...

  • Page 309: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful (EVIC) information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- •...
  • Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • UP Button The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units) and sub-menus.

  • Page 311: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 • BACK Button messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn- ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall Press the BACK button to scroll back to a into several categories: previous menu. • Five Second Stored Messages When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) message takes control of the main display area for five...
  • Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL of this message type are Turn Signal On (if a turn signal The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the is left on) and Lights On (if driver leaves the vehicle). white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the middle, and red telltales on the left.
  • Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start Service TPM System (with a single chime). Refer to information on “Tire Pressure Monitor” in “Starting And Service Keyless System Operating” Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime if the Channel # Transmit vehicle is driven more than 1 mile [1.6 km] with either turn signal on)

  • Page 314: Evic White Indicators

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

  • Page 315: Evic Red Indicators

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 • Oil Pressure Warning Light EVIC Red Indicators This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the telltales include: light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible.
  • Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging If the light remains lit with the engine running, your system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho- rized dealer. rized dealer for service as soon as possible.

  • Page 317: Oil Change Due

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- WARNING! hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for If you continue operating the vehicle when the service.

  • Page 318: Fuel Economy

    316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unless reset, this message will continue to display each Fuel Economy time you cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. To Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Fuel turn off the message temporarily, press and release the Economy”...
  • Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the SELECT button. NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.

  • Page 320: Vehicle Speed

    318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Speed selected feature to reset individually. The three features can only be reset individually. The following Trip func- Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle tions display in the EVIC: Speed” displays highlighted in the EVIC. Press the •...

  • Page 321: Tire Psi

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Elapsed Time Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset. Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle Elapsed time will increment when the ignition is in the Info”...

  • Page 322: Messages

    320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Hours Uconnect® SETTINGS The Uconnect® system uses a combination of soft and Displays the number of hours of engine operation. hard keys located on the center of the instrument panel Messages that allows you to access and change the customer Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Mes- programmable features.

  • Page 323: Customer Programmable Features

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 4.3 Settings In this mode the Uconnect® system allows you to access programmable features that may be equipped such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks, Heated Seats, Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth®...
  • Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the SETTINGS hard-key to access the Settings Display screen, use the “Page Up” / “Page Down” soft-keys to • Brightness scroll through the following settings. Touch the desired Touch the “Brightness” soft-key to change this display. setting soft-key to change the setting using the descrip- When in this display, you may select display brightness tion shown on the following pages for each setting.
  • Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 • Touch Screen Beep functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Touch the “English,” “French” (Français) or “Spanish” (Espa- Touch the “Touch Screen Beep” soft-key to turn on or ñol) soft-key to select the language preferred. Then touch shut off the sound heard when a touch screen button the back arrow soft-key.
  • Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Show Time Status the vehicle when the transmission shift lever is in RE- VERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph Touch the “Show Time Status” soft-key to change this (18 km/h). The system can be enabled with Sound Only, display.
  • Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 Lights feature. To make your selection, touch the “Headlights With Wipers” soft-key and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then • Illuminated Approach touch the back arrow soft-key. Touch the “Illuminated Approach” soft-key to change • Auto High Beams “SmartBeams™” this display.
  • Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL your selection, touch the “Daytime Running Lights” selection, touch the “Flash Headlights With Lock” soft- soft-key and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then touch the back key and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then touch the back arrow soft-key.
  • Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 • Sounds Horn With Lock Lock” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to set- ting, indicating that the setting has been selected. Touch Touch the “Sounds Horn With Lock” soft-key to change the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. this display.
  • Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Passive Entry (Keyless Enter-N-Go™) doors. When Unlock All Doors On 1st Press is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE Touch the “Passive Entry” soft-key to change this display. transmitter UNLOCK button.
  • Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 Engine Off Options OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. To change the Engine Off Power Delay status, touch the “0 • Headlight Off Delay seconds,” “45 seconds,” “5 minutes” or “10 minutes” Touch the “Headlight Off Delay”...
  • Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Calibration NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Lap- Touch the “Calibration” soft-key to change this setting. tops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the module is located, and it can cause interference with the need to manually reset the compass.
  • Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • Speed Adjusted Volume Audio • Equalizer Touch the “Speed Adjusted Volume” soft-key to change this display. This feature increases or decreases volume Touch the “Equalizer” soft-key to change this display. relative to vehicle speed. To change the Speed Adjusted When in this display, you may adjust the Bass, Mid and Volume, press the “OFF,”...

  • Page 334: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect® System 8.4 Settings

    332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SIRIUS Setup Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on • Channel Skip the screen or visit the provider online. SIRIUS can be programmed to designate a group of NOTE: SIRIUS Travel Link is a separate subscription.
  • Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • Display Mode When making a selection, touch the soft-key to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired mode, touch and When in this display you may select one of the auto release the preferred setting until a check-mark appears display settings.
  • Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Language • Voice Response Length When in this display, you may select one of three When in this display, you may change the Voice Re- languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip sponse Length settings.
  • Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • Sync with GPS Time — If Equipped designated turn within a programmed route. To make your selection, touch the “Navigation Turn-By-Turn In When in this display, you may automatically have the Cluster” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to the radio set the time.
  • Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Time Minutes soft-key until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting has been selected. Touch the When in this display, you may adjust the minutes. The back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. “Sync with GPS Time”...
  • Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 • ParkView® Backup Camera and operating information. To make your selection, touch the “Hill Start Assist” soft-key, until a check-mark ap- Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear pears next to setting, showing that setting has been Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen selected.
  • Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped “Lights / SmartBeam™ — If Equipped” in “Understand- ing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further informa- When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is tion. in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap- •...
  • Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • Flash Headlights With Lock opened. To make your selection, touch the “Auto Unlock On Exit” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to When this feature is selected, the headlights will flash setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to When Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press is selected, return to the previous menu. only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the •...
  • Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 • Horn With Remote Start switch can be used to unlock all doors (or use RKE transmitter). When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when • Passive Entry the remote start is activated. To make your selection, touch the “Sound Horn With Remote Start”...
  • Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Off Options Delay status touch the “+” or “–” soft-key to select your desired time interval. Touch the back arrow soft-key to After pressing the Engine Off Options soft-key the fol- return to the previous menu. lowing settings will be available.
  • Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 • Perform Compass Calibration NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Laptop Touch the “Calibration” soft-key to change this setting. Computers and Radar Detectors. This is where the com- This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the pass module is located, and it can cause interference with need to manually reset the compass.
  • Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Equalizer “Music Info Cleanup” soft-key, select “On” or “Off” followed by pressing the back arrow soft-key. When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the “+” and “–” Phone/Bluetooth®...

  • Page 347: Entertainment System (Ves™) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 your selection, touch the “Channel Skip” soft-key, select Uconnect® MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO the channels you would like to skip followed by pressing ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES™) — IF the back arrow soft-key. EQUIPPED • Subscription Information Your rear seat Video Entertainment System (VES™) is designed to give your family years of enjoyment.

  • Page 348: Getting Started

    346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • With the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position, Getting Started turn the radio on by pushing the ON/OFF Volume • Screen located in the overhead console: Unfold the Control knob. overhead LCD screen by pushing the button on the •...

  • Page 349: Play Video Games

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio Play Video Games automatically selects the appropriate mode after the Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA disc is recognized and displays the menu screen or input jacks located on the back of the center console.

  • Page 350: Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1

    348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ 1. Touch the “MORE” soft-key. jacks: 2. Touch the “Rear Entertainment” soft-key to display NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- the Rear Entertainment Controls.

  • Page 351: Important Notes For Single Video Screen System

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 Using The Remote Control 4. Touch the “1” or “2” soft-key for the channel desired and press “Source” soft-key to select the desired 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control and mode. the Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is playing then only a small banner will appear on the Important Notes For Single Video Screen System bottom of the screen.

  • Page 352: Play A Dvd Using The Touchscreen Radio

    350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Viewing a DVD on the Touchscreen radio screen is not Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio available in some regions or locations, the vehicle must 1. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio be stopped, and the shift lever must be in the PARK automatically selects the appropriate mode after the position for vehicles with automatic transmission.

  • Page 353: Ves™ Remote Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 VES™ Remote Control — If Equipped audio while the screen is closed, press the Power button to turn the headphone transmitter on. 2. Channel Selector Indicators – When a button is pressed, the currently affected channel or channel button is illuminated momentarily.
  • Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL – In radio modes, press to seek the next tunable 10. PROG Up/Down – When listening to a radio mode, station. In disc modes, press and hold to fast forward pressing PROG Up selects the next preset and press- through the current audio track or video chapter.
  • Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 15. SETUP – When in a video mode, press the SETUP – In radio modes, press to seek to the previous button to access the display settings (see the display tunable station. In disc modes, press and hold to fast settings section) to access the DVD setup menu, select rewind through the current audio track or video the menu button on the radio.

  • Page 356: Remote Control Storage

    354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Remote Control Storage The video screen(s) come with a built in storage compart- ment for the remote control which is accessible when the screen is opened. To remove the remote, use your index finger to pull and rotate the remote towards you. Do not try to pull the remote straight down as it will be very difficult to remove.

  • Page 357: Locking The Remote Control

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 Locking The Remote Control Replacing The Remote Control Batteries All remote control functionality can be disabled as a The remote control requires two AAA batteries for op- parental control feature. eration. To replace the batteries: •...

  • Page 358: Replacing The Headphone Batteries

    356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL channel. If audio is still not heard, check that fully Replacing The Headphone Batteries charged batteries are installed in the headphones. Each set of headphones requires two AAA batteries for operation. To replace the batteries: •...
  • Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before 2. Press the MODE button on the remote control. sound can be heard from the headphones. To conserve 3. If the video screen is displaying a video source (such battery life, the headphones will automatically turn off as a DVD Video), pressing STATUS shows the status approximately three minutes after the rear video system...

  • Page 360: Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited

    358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited TECHNOLOGY IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES Warranty OR DAMAGES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY RESULT- ING FROM THE USE OF, OR ANY FAILURE OR DE- Who Does This Warranty Cover? This warranty covers FECT IN, THE PRODUCT, NOR IS UNWIRED LIABLE the initial user or purchaser ( you or your ) of this FOR ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT,...

  • Page 361: System Information

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 PRODUCTS, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR- System Information RANTIES (EXPRESS OR IMPLIED), INCLUDING ANY Information Mode Display WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If you have any questions or comments regarding your Unwired®...
  • Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When information mode is active, the current mode 3. Channel 2 Audio Only/Mute — Audio: Only in a setting for both audio channels is displayed. In addition single screen system: The audio only icon is displayed to the items called out by number, the remaining infor- on Channel 2 when Channel 1 is in a video mode.
  • Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 Numeric Keypad Menu When the display for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 shows DIRECT TUNE, pressing the remote control’s ENTER button activates a numeric keypad menu. This screen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency or track number.
  • Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Station List Menu Options Menu When listening to Satellite audio, pressing the remote control’s MENU button displays a list of all available channels. Navigate this list using the remote control’s navigation buttons to find the desired station, press the remote control’s ENTER button to tune to that station.
  • Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 Display Settings Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed When watching a video source (DVD Video with the disc To listen to only audio portion of the channel with the in Play mode, Aux Video, etc.), pressing the remote screen closed: control’s SETUP button activates the Display Settings •...
  • Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Disc Formats DVD Audio Support The DVD player is capable of playing the following types When a DVD-Audio disc is inserted in the DVD player, of discs (12 cm or 8 cm diameter): the DVD-Audio title on the disc is played by default (most DVD-Audio discs also have a Video title, but the •...
  • Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 • Mixed media recordable DVD formats will only play If you record a disc using a personal computer, there may be cases where the DVD player may not be able to play the Video_TS portion of the disc. some or the entire disc, even if it is recorded in a If you are still having trouble writing a disc that is compatible format and is playable on other players.
  • Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Other compression formats such as AAC, MP3 Pro, Windows Media Audio) and ACC (MPEG-4 audio; sam- pling frequencies 8 to 48 kHz; mono and stereo) audio Ogg Vorbis, and ATRAC3 will not play. The DVD files with the from a CD Data disc (usually a CD-R or player will automatically skip the file and begin play- CD-RW).
  • Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Disc Errors display until a safe temperature is reached. This shut- down is necessary to protect the optics of the DVD If the DVD player is unable to read the disc, a Disc Error player. message is displayed on the Radio display and the disc is automatically ejected.

  • Page 370: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control

    368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL General Information STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on the rear This system complies with Part 15 of the FCC Operation surface of the steering wheel. The left and right-hand is subject to the following two conditions: controls are rocker-type switches with a pushbutton in 1.

  • Page 371: Right-Hand Switch Functions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 Right-Hand Switch Functions Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD) Operation • Press the top of the switch to increase the volume. • Press the top of the switch once to listen to the next •...

  • Page 372: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance

    370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coat- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following ing removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) precautions: oversized, or have protection encoding.

  • Page 373: Climate Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. This system can be operated through either the instrument panel or through the Uconnect® system display. When the Uconnect®...
  • Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. Manual Temperature Controls — Hard-Keys Uconnect® 4.3 Manual 3 — Zone Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys...
  • Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys And Soft-keys) 1. MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
  • Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. 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 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 6. Rear Climate Button — If Equipped 8. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button (Uconnect® 8.4 Only) Press and release this button to turn on the rear climate controls. The indicator will illuminate when the rear Provides the passenger with independent temperature climate controls are ON.
  • Page 378 376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Blower Control 11. Modes Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air forced through the climate system. There are seven comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, blower speeds available.
  • Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con- 13. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and (Uconnect® 8.4 Only) warmer air from the floor outlets. Provides the passenger with independent temperature •...
  • Page 380 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15. Temperature Control (Uconnect® 4.3 Only) adjust the blower and airflow mode settings. Also, make sure to select only Panel, Bi-Level or Floor modes. Press the driver or passenger temperature soft-key to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger NOTE: compartment.
  • Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 MAX A/C Recirculation Control MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling perfor- mance. When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the you may wish to recirculate interior air by prior settings.

  • Page 382: Rear Manual Temperature Control (Mtc) - If Equipped

    380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Manual Temperature Control (MTC) — If Equipped The rear MTC system has floor air outlets at the rear right side of the 3rd Row seats and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position. The system provides heated air through the floor outlets or cool, dehumidified air through the headliner outlets.
  • Page 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The Front Uconnect® Touchscreen The Three-Zone climate control system allows for adjust- ment of the rear climate controls from the front ATC panel. To change the rear system settings: •...
  • Page 384 382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Lock • Pressing the Rear Temperature Lock soft-key on the Uconnect® touchscreen, illuminates a lock symbol in the rear display. The rear temperature and air source are controlled from the front Uconnect® system. • Rear occupants can only adjust the rear control when the Rear Temperature Lock button is turned off.
  • Page 385 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 Rear Blower Control Rear Temperature Control The rear blower control knob can be manually set to off, To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, or any fixed blower speed, by rotating the knob from low rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to lower to high.

  • Page 386: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) With Touchscreen - If Equipped

    384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bi-Level Mode Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the floor outlets. NOTE: In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head- liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets.
  • Page 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. Automatic Temperature Controls — Hard-Keys Uconnect® 4.3 Automatic 3 — Zone Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys...
  • Page 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys And Soft-keys) 1. MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
  • Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 4. AUTO Operation Button 6. Rear Defrost Button Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by Press and release this button to turn on the rear window adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). this function will cause the ATC to switch between An indicator will illuminate when the rear window manual mode and automatic modes.
  • Page 390 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button CAUTION! (Continued) Provides the passenger with independent temperature • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive control. Push the button for cooler temperature settings. window cleaners on the interior surface of the window.
  • Page 391 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 11. Blower Control 12. Modes Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air forced through the climate system. There are seven comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, blower speeds available.
  • Page 392 390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con- NOTE: In Sync mode, this button will also automatically ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same warmer air from the floor outlets.
  • Page 393 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 Climate Control Functions behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the A/C (Air Conditioning) condenser, reducing air conditioning performance. The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator MAX A/C to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning system.
  • Page 394 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Recirculation Control Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Automatic Operation When outside air contains smoke, odors, or 1. Press the AUTO hard-key or soft-key button (4) on the high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Panel. you may wish to recirculate interior air by pressing the Recirculation control button.
  • Page 395 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 NOTE: Manual Operation Override • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for The system allows for manual selection of blower speed, air distribution mode, A/C status and recirculation con- cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts trol.

  • Page 396: Rear Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped

    394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped The rear ATC system has floor air outlets at the rear right side of the 3rd Row seats and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position. The system provides heated air through the floor outlets or cool, dehumidified air through the headliner outlets.
  • Page 397 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The Front ATC Panel The Three-Zone ATC system allows for adjustment of the rear climate controls from the front ATC panel. To change the rear system settings: • Press REAR button to change control to rear control mode, Rear display (below) will appear.
  • Page 398 396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Lock Pressing the Rear Temperature Lock soft-key on the Uconnect® touchscreen, illuminates a lock symbol in the rear display. The rear temperature and air source are controlled from the front Uconnect® system. Rear second row occupants can only adjust the rear ATC control when the Rear Temperature Lock button is turned off.
  • Page 399 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 • Rotate the Rear Blower, Rear Temperature and the Rear Blower Control Rear Mode Control knobs to suit your comfort needs. The rear blower control knob can be manually set to off, • ATC is selected by adjusting the rear blower knob or any fixed blower speed, by rotating the knob from low counterclockwise to AUTO.
  • Page 400 398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Temperature Control Headliner Mode To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to lower of these outlets can be individually adjusted to the temperature, and clockwise to increase the tempera- direct the flow of air.
  • Page 401 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 Operating Tips Vacation Storage Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air suggested control settings for various weather condi- conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the tions.
  • Page 402 400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Outside Air Intake • Recirculation mode without A/C should not be used Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves for long periods, as fogging may occur. collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they •...
  • Page 403 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 Manual Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...

  • Page 405: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....408 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ... .413 ▫ Automatic Transmission ....408 ▫...
  • Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ....438 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES ..426 ▫ Acceleration ......426 ▫...
  • Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 ▫ Tread Wear Indicators ....467 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ..459 ▫ Tire Pressure ......459 ▫...
  • Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ MMT In Gasoline .....484 ▫ Maintenance ......490 ▫...
  • Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight ▫ Towing Tips ......505 Ratings) ......498 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND ▫...

  • Page 410: Starting Procedures

    408 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children), and do not present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with...

  • Page 411: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    STARTING AND OPERATING 409 Keyless Enter-N-Go™ CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- This feature allows the driver to oper- ing precautions are not observed: ate the ignition switch with the push • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL of a button, as long as the Remote into any forward gear when the engine is above Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
  • Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to will shut off. The ignition switch position will remain the engine starting, press the button again. in the ACC position until the shift lever/shift selector is in PARK and the button is pressed twice to the OFF NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm position.

  • Page 413: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 411 ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions – With Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C) Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of NEUTRAL Position) an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
  • Page 414 412 STARTING AND OPERATING Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE WARNING! (Continued) START/STOP Button) • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it If the engine fails to start after you have followed the started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- “Normal Starting”...

  • Page 415: After Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 413 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 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEU- • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL TRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If speed.

  • Page 417: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    STARTING AND OPERATING 415 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 418: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System

    416 STARTING AND OPERATING before the engine can be turned OFF. This helps the out of PARK (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Inter- driver avoid inadvertently leaving the vehicle without lock System” in this section). To drive, move the shift placing the transmission in PARK. lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.

  • Page 419: Gear Ranges

    STARTING AND OPERATING 417 position (below the Drive position) activates Autostick® Gear Ranges mode, providing manual shift control and displaying the DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or current gear in the instrument cluster. NEUTRAL into another gear range. NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating.
  • Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING the transmission locking mechanism may make it diffi- WARNING! (Continued) cult to move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a if the engine speed is higher than idle speed.
  • Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 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 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the transmission gear position display and CAUTION! verify that it indicates the PARK position. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF will not move out of PARK.
  • Page 423 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 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 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING transmission shift schedule and expand the range of Transmission Limp Home Mode torque converter clutch engagement. This is done to Transmission function is monitored electronically for prevent transmission damage due to overheating. abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home During cold temperatures, transmission operation may Mode is activated.
  • Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronically 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. controlled Overdrive (top gear). The transmission will 5. Restart the engine. automatically shift into Overdrive if the following con- ditions are present: 6.

  • Page 426: Autostick

    424 STARTING AND OPERATING Torque Converter Clutch AUTOSTICK® A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been AutoStick® is a driver-interactive transmission feature included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. providing manual shift control, giving you more control A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- of the vehicle.
  • Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 • You can start out, from a stop, in any gear except top In AutoStick® mode, the transmission will shift up or down when the driver moves the shift lever to the right gear. Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow starting in (+) or left (-), unless an engine lugging or overspeed second gear.

  • Page 428: All Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped

    426 STARTING AND OPERATING Additionally, on dry pavement under heavy throttle WARNING! input (where one may have no wheel spin), torque will be sent to the rear in a pre-emptive effort to improve vehicle Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a launch and performance characteristics.

  • Page 429: Traction

    STARTING AND OPERATING 427 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. WARNING! 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. become visible. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the 4.

  • Page 430: Flowing/Rising Water

    428 STARTING AND OPERATING Flowing/Rising Water CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water WARNING! before driving through it. Never drive through Do not drive on or across a road or path where water standing water that is deeper than the bottom of is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).

  • Page 431: Power Steering

    STARTING AND OPERATING 429 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause damage • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.

  • Page 432: Power Steering Fluid Check

    430 STARTING AND OPERATING If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will CAUTION! still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering parking maneuvers.

  • Page 433: Parking Brake

    STARTING AND OPERATING 431 If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated CAUTION! level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering Parts”...
  • Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING The foot operated parking brake is located below the When the parking brake is applied with the ignition lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the switch ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instrument park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully.
  • Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 on the transmission locking mechanism may make it WARNING! (Continued) difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with brake should always be applied whenever the driver is access to an unlocked vehicle.

  • Page 436: Brake System

    434 STARTING AND OPERATING BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic injury.

  • Page 437: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 435 hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up to WARNING! help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. • Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)” under “Elec- tronic Brake Control System” in this section for more possibly a collision.

  • Page 438: Electronic Brake Control System

    436 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM related motor noises. These noises are the system per- forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS is Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic working properly. This self check occurs each time the brake control system commonly referred to as ESC.
  • Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 437 These are all normal characteristics of ABS. WARNING! (Continued) • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- WARNING! ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip- braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded ment that may be susceptible to interference by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or...

  • Page 440: Brake Assist System (Bas)

    438 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake Light If both the Brake System Warning Light and the ABS Light remain on, the ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not functioning. Immedi- The Anti-Lock Brake Light monitors the ABS. ate repair to the ABS system is required.

  • Page 441: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 439 across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is WARNING! spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning.

  • Page 442: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    440 STARTING AND OPERATING ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring Electronic Stability Control (ESC) during severe or evasive driving maneuvers. It cannot This system enhances directional control and stability of prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as road the vehicle under various driving conditions.
  • Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 ESC Operating Modes WARNING! The ESC system has two available operating modes. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the Full On natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing This is the normal operating mode for ESC.
  • Page 444 442 STARTING AND OPERATING Partial Off The “ESC OFF” button is located in the switch bank above the climate control. To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily press the “ESC OFF” button and the “ESC OFF” Indicator Light will illuminate. To turn the ESC on again, momentarily press the “ESC OFF”...
  • Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving WARNING! with snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow, • When in “Partial Off ” mode, the TCS functionality sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”...

  • Page 446: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light

    444 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC Activation/ ESC OFF Indicator Light Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible.

  • Page 447: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 445 The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” indicates the WARNING! Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is partially • TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Always off. use caution when towing a trailer and follow the Trailer Sway Control (TSC) tongue weight recommendations.
  • Page 448 446 STARTING AND OPERATING during this short period of time, the system will release HSA will work in REVERSE and all forward gears when brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill. The the activation criteria have been met. The system will not system will release brake pressure in proportion to the activate if the vehicle is placed in NEUTRAL or PARK.
  • Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to follow these warnings may cause the • If you use a trailer brake controller with your vehicle to roll down the incline and could collide trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and with another vehicle, object or person, and cause deactivated with the brake switch.

  • Page 450: Tire Safety Information

    448 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
  • Page 451 STARTING AND OPERATING 449 • LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the into the sidewall.
  • Page 452 450 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 453 STARTING AND OPERATING 451 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 454: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    452 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 455: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    STARTING AND OPERATING 453 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.

  • Page 456: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    454 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. B-Pillar Location For Tire And Loading Information Placard...
  • Page 457 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4.
  • Page 458 456 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle.
  • Page 459 STARTING AND OPERATING 457 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and NOTE: passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
  • Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING...

  • Page 461: Tires - General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 459 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 462: Tire Inflation Pressures

    460 STARTING AND OPERATING stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle NOTE: to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
  • Page 463 STARTING AND OPERATING 461 judgement when determining proper inflation. Tires Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range may look properly inflated even when they are under- of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with inflated. temperature changes. •...

  • Page 464: Radial Ply Tires

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

  • Page 465: All Season Tires - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 463 Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and on ice. If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires, be additional information. aware these tires are not designed for winter or cold driving conditions. For more information, contact a au- Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have thorized dealer.

  • Page 466: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped

    464 STARTING AND OPERATING Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, was originally equipped with your vehicle and should refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph tire rotation pattern.

  • Page 467: Full Size Spare - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 465 Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a Full Size Spare — If Equipped conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.

  • Page 468: Tire Spinning

    466 STARTING AND OPERATING your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the Tire Spinning original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not first opportunity. spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- WARNING! ping.

  • Page 469: Tread Wear Indicators

    STARTING AND OPERATING 467 Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the to help you in determining when your tires should be tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.

  • Page 470: Replacement Tires

    468 STARTING AND OPERATING Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six equipment tire sidewall.
  • Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than capacity, other than what was originally equipped that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations on your vehicle.

  • Page 472: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)

    470 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) CAUTION! Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard following precautions: against damage. • Because of restricted traction device clearance be- •...

  • Page 473: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    STARTING AND OPERATING 471 These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. CAUTION! (Continued) The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tions on the method of installation, operating tires.

  • Page 474: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

    472 STARTING AND OPERATING The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the does not apply to some directional tires that must not be driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- reversed.
  • Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 also increase as the vehicle is driven. This is normal and driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in there should be no adjustment for this increased pres- order for the TPMS to receive this information. sure.
  • Page 476 474 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, • The TPMS has been optimized for the original always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve warning have been established for the tire size stem, which could damage the Tire Pressure Moni- equipped on your vehicle.

  • Page 477: Base System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 475 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- The TPMS consists of the following components: nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain • Receiver Module correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure •...
  • Page 478 476 STARTING AND OPERATING update and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting and “LOW TIRE” message will turn off. The vehicle may that affects radio wave signals. need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 3.

  • Page 479: Premium System - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 477 five seconds upon the next ignition switch cycle. An vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes Inflate to XX message will also be displayed. above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
  • Page 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System messages, which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires.
  • Page 481 STARTING AND OPERATING 479 update, the graphic display in the EVIC will change color back to the original color, and the “Tire Pressure Moni- toring Telltale Light” will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this informa- tion.
  • Page 482 480 STARTING AND OPERATING SYSTEM message will no longer display, and a pressure message is then followed with a graphic display with value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pres- can occur due to any of the following: sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors but they may not be located in the correct vehicle...

  • Page 483: General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 481 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new 15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring pressure value instead of dashes (- -), as long as no tire Telltale Light”...

  • Page 484: Fuel Requirements

    482 STARTING AND OPERATING The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the required. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such following licenses: as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi- ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline United States MRXC4W4MA4 before considering service for the vehicle.

  • Page 485: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends

    STARTING AND OPERATING 483 The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- Problems that result from using gasoline containing lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro- Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% Ethanol vide excellent performance and durability of engine and are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may fuel system components.

  • Page 486: Mmt In Gasoline

    484 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 487: Fuel System Cautions

    STARTING AND OPERATING 485 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 488: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    486 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 489 STARTING AND OPERATING 487 CAUTION! Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge...

  • Page 490: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)

    488 STARTING AND OPERATING Ethanol Fuel (E-85) For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat- ing between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recom- E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and mended. 15% unleaded gasoline. When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: WARNING! •...

  • Page 491: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles

    STARTING AND OPERATING 489 • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully Starting compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C).

  • Page 492: Replacement Parts

    490 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- left side of the vehicle.
  • Page 493 STARTING AND OPERATING 491 NOTE: When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap WARNING! tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler door rein- • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the forcement. vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is CAUTION! being filled.

  • Page 494: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    492 STARTING AND OPERATING • Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. VEHICLE LOADING This is an indication that the gas cap is tightened The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on properly. The MIL in the instrument cluster may turn the “Vehicle Certification Label”.

  • Page 495: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 493 • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear WARNING! • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is • Type of Vehicle important that you do not exceed the maximum front • Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) or rear GAWR.

  • Page 496: Loading

    494 STARTING AND OPERATING Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle TRAILER TOWING separately. It is important that you distribute the load In this section you will find safety tips and information evenly over the front and rear axles. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and with your vehicle.
  • Page 497 STARTING AND OPERATING 495 exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica- further information. tion Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
  • Page 498 496 STARTING AND OPERATING Frontal Area some other connecting point of the vehicle. These kinds of hitches are the most popular on the market today and The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the they are commonly used to tow small and medium sized maximum width of the front of a trailer.

  • Page 499: Trailer Hitch Classification

    STARTING AND OPERATING 497 and trailer configuration/loading to comply with Gross tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) requirements. Weight Dis- correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. tribution hitched are recommended for loads in excess of Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg).
  • Page 500 498 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain: Engine/ GCWR (Gross Com- Max. GTW Max. Tongue Frontal Area Transmission bined Wt. Rating) (Gross Trailer Wt.) 2.4L/Automatic 6,000 lbs (2 722 kg) 22 sq ft...
  • Page 501 STARTING AND OPERATING 499 NOTE: which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of • The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part many trailer collisions. of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire...
  • Page 502 500 STARTING AND OPERATING Consider the following items when computing the Towing Requirements weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- • The tongue weight of the trailer. train components the following guidelines are recom- mended: •...
  • Page 503 STARTING AND OPERATING 501 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
  • Page 504 502 STARTING AND OPERATING – Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe WARNING! (Continued) and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to • Total weight must be distributed between the tow “Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper- vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ating”...
  • Page 505 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes CAUTION! • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. loaded, it should have its own brakes and they This could cause inadequate braking and possible should be of adequate capacity.
  • Page 506 504 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven- pin wiring harness.
  • Page 507 STARTING AND OPERATING 505 Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in DRIVE, use the Autostick®...
  • Page 508 506 STARTING AND OPERATING or frequent trailer towing”. Refer to the “Maintenance AutoStick® Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. – When using the AutoStick® shift control, select the highest gear that allows for adequate performance and NOTE: Check the four-speed automatic transmission avoids frequent downshifts.
  • Page 509 STARTING AND OPERATING 507 Cooling System Highway Driving To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- Reduce speed. heating, take the following actions: Air Conditioning City Driving Turn off temporarily. When stopped for short periods, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition...
  • Page 510 508 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) 5. Release the parking brake. Models (Automatic Transmission Models Only) CAUTION! Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a •...
  • Page 511 STARTING AND OPERATING 509 Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Mod- CAUTION! Towing this vehicle with ANY of its wheels on the Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, ground can cause severe transmission and/or power or using a towing dolly) is NOT ALLOWED. The only transfer unit damage.

  • Page 513: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Spare Tire Removal ....518 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...513 ▫...
  • Page 514 512 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ...538 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ....535 ▫...

  • Page 515: Hazard Warning Flashers

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 513 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery. The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the instrument panel switch bank, above the climate controls. IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations, you can reduce the Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-...

  • Page 516: 2.4L Engine - If Equipped

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

  • Page 517: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 515 NOTE: The maximum vehicle speed is reduced to **Use only Chrysler recommended lug nuts/bolts and 48 mph (77 km/h), you may reduce vehicle speed further clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening. as needed.

  • Page 518: Jacking And Tire Changing

    516 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each WARNING! nut/bolt has been tightened twice. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.

  • Page 519: Jack Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 517 WARNING! (Continued) • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.

  • Page 520: Preparations For Jacking

    518 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the jacking position. For example, if edge of the roadway as possible.
  • Page 521 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 519 NOTE: Assemble components 2 and 3 by seating the small ball at the end of component 2 in the small hole at the end of component 3. This will lock these components together. Assemble components 1 and 2 so that the wheel nut socket at the end of component 1 faces upward when seated on component 2.

  • Page 522: Spare Tire Stowage

    520 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Pull the spare tire out from underneath the vehicle and Spare Tire Stowage raise it upright so the tire’s tread is on the ground. NOTE: Refer to “Spare Tire Removal” for information on 4.

  • Page 523: Jacking Instructions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 521 Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • 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 Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to service center where it can be raised on a lift.”...
  • Page 524 522 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and jack-handle from CAUTION! stowage. Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts on the locations other than those indicated in the Jacking wheel with the flat tire.
  • Page 525 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 523 Front Jacking Location Front Jack Engaged With Jack Handle...
  • Page 526 524 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Rear Jacking Location Rear Jack Engaged With Jack Handle 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise with the jack handle. Raise the vehicle until the tire just clears the road surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.
  • Page 527 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 525 WARNING! CAUTION! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the hurt someone near it.
  • Page 528 526 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: WARNING! • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has •...

  • Page 529: Road Tire Installation

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 527 10. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. Road Tire Installation 11. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area. Do not Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers stow the deflated tire in the spare tire stowage 1.
  • Page 530 528 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, snapping the cover over the two lug nuts. Do not use a hammer or excessive force to install the cover. 4.
  • Page 531 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 529 6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the WARNING! wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, each nut has been tightened twice.

  • Page 532: Jump-Starting

    530 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a CAUTION! torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel. Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater JUMP-STARTING than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,...
  • Page 533 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 531 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact.

  • Page 534: Jump-Starting Procedure

    532 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive CAUTION! (+) battery post. To remove the cover, press the locking tab and pull upward on the cover. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle 4.
  • Page 535 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 533 2. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable WARNING! from the negative (-) post of the booster battery. Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) 3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper post of the discharged battery.

  • Page 536: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    534 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).

  • Page 537: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 535 CAUTION! WARNING! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain even failure, of the axle and tires.

  • Page 538: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    536 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Open the center console and remove the shift lever 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. override access cover (located in the front lower right 5. Insert a screwdriver or similar small tool into the corner of the console storage bin).
  • Page 539 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 537 Towing Condition Wheel OFF the Ground FWD MODELS AWD MODELS Flat Tow NONE IF transmission is operable: NOT ALLOWED • Transmission NEU- TRAL • 25 mph (40 km/h) max speed • 15 miles (24 km) max distance Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow Rear...

  • Page 540: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) Models

    538 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “Shift Lever Without The Key Fob Override” in this section for instructions on shifting the Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed transmission out of PARK for towing. with the ignition in the OFF position.

  • Page 541: Front-Wheel Drive (Fwd) Models

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 539 • The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). CAUTION! If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- be towed faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than 15 ments can cause severe transmission and/or power miles (24 km), it must be towed with the front wheels transfer unit damage.

  • Page 543: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... .552 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ..543 ▫...
  • Page 544 542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Brake System ......569 REPLACEMENT BULBS ....591 ▫...

  • Page 545: Engine Compartment - 2.4L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (4–Speed Only) 3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 4 —...

  • Page 546: Engine Compartment - 3.6L

    544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 —...

  • Page 547: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 545 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 548: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test, may also turn on the MIL. which you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE do the following: PROGRAMS...

  • Page 549: Replacement Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 547 the ignition or start the engine. This means that your before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine not proceed to the I/M station.

  • Page 550: Maintenance Procedures

    548 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 551: Engine Oil

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549 fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking engine oil level CAUTION! (Continued) when the engine is cold will give you an incorrect • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids reading. that protect the performance and durability of your Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter- only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of...
  • Page 552 550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet CAUTION! (Continued) the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil could damage your engine. Also, be sure the oil fill Identification Symbol cap is replaced and tightened after adding oil.
  • Page 553 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 551 Engine Oil Viscosity — 2.4L Engine Helix® or equivalent. is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil or equivalent Pennzoil® starting and vehicle fuel economy. or Shell Helix® is recommended for all operating tem- peratures.

  • Page 554: Engine Oil Filter

    552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Materials Added To Engine Oil Engine Oil Filter Selection The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality the engine oil.

  • Page 555: Maintenance-Free Battery

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 553 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- provide a measure of protection in the case of engine tenance required.
  • Page 556 554 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.

  • Page 557: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- at the start of each warm season. This service should tioning system.

  • Page 558: A/C Air Filter - If Equipped

    556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- 1. Open the glove box and remove all contents. ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning 2. Push the retaining tab on each side of the glove box service be performed by authorized dealer or other inward while gently pulling the glove box door out- service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.

  • Page 559: Body Lubrication

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 557 4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the cover to the HVAC housing and remove the cover. cover. CAUTION! The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter.

  • Page 560: Windshield Wiper Blades

    558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MOPAR® Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy opera- Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods tion and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use application of any lubricant, the parts concerned should washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt be wiped clean to remove dust and grit;...
  • Page 561 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 559 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 562: Adding Washer Fluid

    560 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or the wiper blade until it snaps into place.

  • Page 563: Exhaust System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 561 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 564 562 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 565: Cooling System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 563 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 • When working near the radiator cooling fan, motion.
  • Page 566 564 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Checks Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains months (before the onset of freezing weather, where visible sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and applicable).
  • Page 567 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 565 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
  • Page 568 566 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- you use the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conform- ing to MS-12106) throughout the life of your vehicle. ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant (antifreeze) solution.
  • Page 569 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 567 • Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom- WARNING! mended and can result in cooling system damage. If • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency, have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution.
  • Page 570 568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in coolant freeze point or replacing engine coolant (anti- puddles on the ground.

  • Page 571: Brake System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569 • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. •...
  • Page 572 570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may WARNING! cause leaking in the system. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and Fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear. possibly a collision.
  • Page 573 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 571 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master Parts”...

  • Page 574: Automatic Transmission

    572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure. in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter This could result in a collision.
  • Page 575 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 573 leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may 3. Fully apply the parking brake, and press the brake adversely affect seals. pedal. 4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi- CAUTION! tion (allowing time for the transmission to fully en- gage in each position), ending with the transmission in Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as PARK.
  • Page 576 574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 15 miles (24 km). Hot fluid cannot be held comfortably If the fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick between the fingertips. Cold fluid is at a temperature tube to bring it to the proper level. Do not overfill. After of approximately 80°F (27°C).
  • Page 577 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the CAUTION! transmission filler tube is capped and no dipstick is • Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- provided. Your authorized dealer can check your trans- mission fluid level using a special service dipstick.

  • Page 578: Rear Drive Assembly (Rda) - Awd Models Only

    576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE In addition, change the fluid and filter if the fluid Frequency Of Fluid Change becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the trans- Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper mission is disassembled for any reason. maintenance intervals.

  • Page 579: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 Frequency Of Fluid Change The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper resistance built into your vehicle. maintenance intervals. What Causes Corrosion? Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion...
  • Page 580 578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild such as steel wool or scouring powder that will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
  • Page 581 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel And Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner.
  • Page 582 580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a CAUTION! mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes.
  • Page 583 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 Cleaning Interior Trim liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi- cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR®...
  • Page 584 582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- directly on the mirror.

  • Page 585: Cleaning The Cupholders

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR® Total Clean, a FUSES mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry with a soft WARNING! cloth. • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap- Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the propriate replacement fuse with the same amp buckles do not work properly.

  • Page 586: Interior Fuses

    584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- WARNING! (Continued) Mini- Cavity tridge Description • If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air Fuse Fuse bag system, braking system), power unit systems F102 20 Amp Cigar Lighter in (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system Yellow Instrument Panel/ blows, contact an authorized dealer.
  • Page 587 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse F108 15 Amp Instrument Panel F117 10 Amp Heated Mirrors Blue F109 10 Amp Climate Control/ F118 10 Amp Occupant Restraint HVAC Controller F110 10 Amp...
  • Page 588 586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse F124 10 Amp Mirrors F130 15 Amp Climate Control/ Blue Instrument Panel F125 10 Amp Steering Column F131 10 Amp Passenger Control Module Assistance/Hands Free System –...

  • Page 589: Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) Car- Mini- Cavity tridge Description The power distribution center is located in the engine Fuse Fuse compartment. F101 60 Amp Interior Power Dis- Yellow tribution Center Rail F102 60 Amp Interior Power Dis- Yellow tribution Center Rail...
  • Page 590 588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse F106 60 Amp Interior Power Dis- F144 40 Amp Exterior Lights 2 Yellow tribution Center Green Rail Run/Accessory F145 30 Amp To Body Computer Relays Pink –...
  • Page 591 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse F151 30 Amp Headlamp Washer F158 10 Amp Active Hood Mod- Pink Motor – If ule – If Equipped Equipped F159 10 Amp Spare F152 25 Amp...
  • Page 592 590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse F164 25 Amp Powertrain Auto F170 15 Amp Emissions – Partial Natural Shutdown Blue Zero Emissions Ve- hicle Actuators F165 20 Amp Powertrain Shut- Yellow down...

  • Page 593: Replacement Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 REPLACEMENT BULBS Car- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Fuse Interior Bulbs Fuse Bulb Number F177 20 Amp All Wheel Drive Yellow Module – If Courtesy/Reading Equipped Lamps (Incandescent) F178 25 Amp Sunroof – If Courtesy/Reading LED (Serviced at Autho- Natural Equipped Lamps (Optional LED)
  • Page 594 592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exterior Bulbs Exterior Bulbs – Rear (LED Version) Bulb Number Bulb Number Low Beam Headlamp 9006 Rear Tail/Stop Lamp LED (Serviced at Autho- rized Dealer) High Beam Headlamp 9005 Rear Tail (Liftgate) Lamp LED (Serviced at Autho- Front Park/Turn Signal 3757AK rized Dealer)

  • Page 595: Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 BULB REPLACEMENT NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually accelerate the clearing process.

  • Page 596: Front Fog Lamp

    594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove the electrical connector from the fog lamp CAUTION! housing. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.

  • Page 597: Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 Changing The Rear Turn Signal Lamp CAUTION! 1. Open the liftgate. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil 2. Remove the two fasteners from the inboard side of the contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the tail lamp housing.
  • Page 598 596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Carefully insert a trim stick (plastic flat-blade tool) Changing The Backup Lamp between the body panel and the outboard side of the 1. Open the liftgate. tail lamp housing with one hand and grasp the flange on the inboard side of the tail lamp housing with the 2.
  • Page 599 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 3. Carefully insert a trim stick (plastic flat-blade tool) 4. Rotate the applicable bulb’s electrical connector ¼ turn between the tail lamp housing and the liftgate. Use the counterclockwise and remove it from the housing. trim stick and hand pressure together to disengage the 5.

  • Page 600: License Plate Lamp

    598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE License Plate Lamp 2. Insert a small flat-blade tool between the end of the lens with the locking tab and the surrounding housing 1. Push the small locking tab sticking out of the end of and then pivot the tool to separate the lens from the the lens toward the side of the vehicle and hold it in housing.

  • Page 601: Fluid Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models 20.5 Gallons 77.6 Liters All-Wheel Drive Models 21 Gallons 79.8 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters...
  • Page 602 600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE U.S. Metric 3.6L Engine and Single or Dual-Zone Climate Control System (MOPAR® 13.1 Quarts 12.4 Liters Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) 3.6L Engine and Three-Zone Climate Control System (MOPAR® Antifreeze/ 14.5 Quarts 13.7 Liters Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.

  • Page 603: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 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 – 2.4L 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 604: Chassis

    602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Use only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid. Power Transfer Unit (PTU) We recommend you use MOPAR®...
  • Page 605 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....604 ▫ Maintenance Chart.....606...
  • Page 606 604 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis- Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicator system. The oil change indicator system will indicating that an oil change is necessary.
  • Page 607 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 605 • Check windshield washer fluid level. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months, • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or whichever comes first. damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, Severe Duty All Models even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle...
  • Page 608 606 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Required Maintenance Intervals. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses page for the required maintenance intervals. and park brake.
  • Page 609 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 607 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter.
  • Page 610 608 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
  • Page 611 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 609 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 613: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .613 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
  • Page 614 612 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .620 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....619 ▫...

  • Page 615: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 613 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 616: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center

    614 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 617: In Mexico Contact

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 615 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 618: Warranty Information

    616 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 619: Mopar® Parts

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 617 MOPAR® PARTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety operating at its best.

  • Page 620: Publication Order Forms

    618 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 621 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 619 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 • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) conditions 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 Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
  • Page 622 620 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Traction Grades controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and and C.
  • Page 623 INDEX...
  • Page 624 622 INDEX About Your Brakes ......431 Air Pressure, Tires......460 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
  • Page 625 INDEX 623 Automatic Transmission ....413 Bluetooth® Adding Fluid ......573 Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Fluid and Filter Changes .
  • Page 626 624 INDEX Warning Light ......303 Luggage Carrier ......290 Brake/Transmission Interlock .
  • Page 627 INDEX 625 Cleaning Disposal of Used Coolant ....567 Wheels .......579 Drain, Flush, and Refill .
  • Page 628 626 INDEX Dimmer Switch, Headlight....227 Electrical Power Outlets.....267 Dipsticks Electric Remote Mirrors .
  • Page 629 INDEX 627 Engine ....... . .104 Operation ......104 Air Cleaner .
  • Page 630 628 INDEX Filters Fluid Capacities ......599 Air Cleaner ......552 Fluid Leaks .
  • Page 631 INDEX 629 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....305 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ... .254 Filler Door (Gas Cap) .
  • Page 632 630 INDEX Hazard Heater, Engine Block ..... . .413 Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ..227 Standing Water .
  • Page 633 INDEX 631 Instrument Panel Cover .....580 Keyless Go.......12 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning .
  • Page 634 632 INDEX Lights ....... . .110 Headlight Switch ..... . .222 Airbag .
  • Page 635 INDEX 633 Seat Belt Reminder ..... .302 Power Door ......32 Security Alarm .
  • Page 636 634 INDEX Automatic Dimming .....118 Occupant Restraints ......45 Electric Powered .
  • Page 637 INDEX 635 Oil Filter, Selection ......552 Phone (Pairing)......153 Onboard Diagnostic System .
  • Page 638 636 INDEX Pretensioners Reclining Front Seats ..... . .204 Seat Belts ......57 Reclining Rear Seats .
  • Page 639 INDEX 637 Resetting Oil Change Indicator ....301 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..53 Restraint, Head......206 And Pregnant Women .
  • Page 640 638 INDEX Seatback Release ......205 Spare Tire.......464 Tilting .
  • Page 641 INDEX 639 Wheel, Heated ......234 Tilt Steering Column ..... . .233 Wheel, Tilt .
  • Page 642 640 INDEX Radial .......462 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...507 Replacement .
  • Page 643 INDEX 641 Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24 Universal Transmitter ..... .254 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)..254 Unleaded Gasoline .
  • Page 644 642 INDEX Washer Windows ....... .40 Adding Fluid ......560 Power .
  • Page 645 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehi- The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed cle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully signals.
  • Page 646 Chrysler Group LLC 14JC49-126-AC Third Edition Printed in U.S.A.

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