Page 1 Nitro 2 0 1 1 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 2 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Page 3 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and features and equipment that are either standard or op- the name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 6 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....7 Rollover Warning .
Page 7: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
INTRODUCTION 5 control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by injury.
Page 9 6 INTRODUCTION I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 10: Warnings And Cautions
INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s 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 manual, you may miss important information.
Page 11: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death. Stamped VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Disarm The System ....18 A Word About Your Keys ....12 ▫...
Page 13 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Battery Replacement ....24 Occupant Restraints ..... 39 ▫...
Page 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ..57 Safety Tips ......87 ▫...
Page 15: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic The keys for your vehicle are double-sided. You can bag with the key code number on it. If you received your insert the keys into the locks with either side up.
Page 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition.
Page 17: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the engine.
Page 18: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal Replacement Keys vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Page 19: Customer Key Programming
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE procedure. This procedure consists of programming a 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within that has never been programmed.
Page 20: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED do not have a programmed Sentry Key , contact your The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors, authorized dealer for details.
Page 21: To Arm The System
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Arm The System To Disarm The System Remove the keys from the ignition switch and exit the Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter vehicle. Lock the doors and liftgate by pressing the or insert a valid Sentry Key into the ignition lock power door LOCK switch or the LOCK button on the...
Page 22: Illuminated Entry
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Tamper Alert The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition your absence, the horn will sound three times when you switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.
Page 23: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) NOTE: • For the remote starting feature (if equipped), refer to This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to “Remote Starting System”...
Page 24: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First 3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter. the driver’s door or all doors and the liftgate on the first 4.
Page 25 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sound Horn With Lock 2. Release both buttons at the same time. This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors 3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing are locked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 26: Remote Open Window Feature - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Flash Lights With Lock 3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing The feature will cause the parking lights to flash when the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter. the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- 4.
Page 27: Using The Panic Alarm
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using The Panic Alarm During the PANIC mode, the door locks and RKE systems will function normally. PANIC mode will not NOTE: The PANIC and SECURITY alarms are quite disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm system on vehicles so different.
Page 28: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 2. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a 3. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause case apart.
Page 29: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- How To Use Remote Start proved by the party responsible for compliance could All of the following conditions must be met before the void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. engine will remote start: •...
Page 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 NOTE: WARNING! • The park lamps will turn on and remain on during • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or Remote Start mode. confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon- •...
Page 31: Door Locks
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The transmission is moved out of PARK To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release • The brake pedal is pressed the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if...
Page 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle.
Page 33: Power Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks If you press the power door LOCK switch while the key A door lock switch is located on each of the front door is in the ignition and either of the front doors is open, the panels.
Page 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 6. The doors were not previously locked using the power 2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) LOCK and ON/RUN and then back to LOCK four times transmitter ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine).
Page 35 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with The automatic unlock doors on exit feature can be power door locks if: enabled or disabled as follows: 1.
Page 36: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Use the automatic unlock doors on exit feature in accordance with local laws.
Page 37: Windows
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • After disengaging the Child-Protection Door Lock WINDOWS system, always test the door from the inside to make Power Windows certain it is in the desired position. The power window controls are located on the driver’s •...
Page 38: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- formation. WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power window switches.
Page 39 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To open the window part way, press the window switch Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — to the first detent and release it when you want the If Equipped window to stop. On some models, the driver’s and front passenger’s (if equipped for passenger side) power window switches To stop the window from going all the way down during...
Page 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window WARNING! switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening There is no anti-pinch protection when the window either front door will cancel this feature.
Page 41: Wind Buffeting
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Lockout Button Wind Buffeting The window lockout button on the driver’s door (below Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of the power window switches) allows you to disable the pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the window control on the other doors.
Page 42: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating positions • Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passen- •...
Page 43 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage enhance occupant protection by managing occupant inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different energy during an impact event rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space ride properly buckled up in the rear seat.
Page 45 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING! (Continued) on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument and cause an accident that includes you.
Page 46: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! (Continued) All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is de- using a seat belt properly.
Page 47: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is located on the B-Pillar along the outboard side and rear of the seat cushion. The rear seat belt latch plates are located on the C-Pillar for the outboard rear seating positions and next to your arm in the center rear seating position.
Page 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 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 49 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug WARNING! (Continued) belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in an • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. accident.
Page 50: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in an accident and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Page 51: Seat Belt Pretensioner
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a belt placement by the occupant.
Page 52: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are position.
Page 53: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the passenger seating position is equipped with an anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating ALR and is being used for normal usage: position that has a belt with this feature. Children 12 years old and under should always be properly Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably restrained in the rear seat.
Page 54: Supplemental Active Head Restraints (Ahr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode identified by any markings, only through visual inspec- Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it tion of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency)
Page 55 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE However if during a front impact, a secondary rear CAUTION! impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on the sever- ity and type of the impact. 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 an...
Page 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. Hand Positioning Points On AHR 2.
Page 57 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE AHR In Reset Position 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism NOTE: 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the into the back decorative plastic half.
Page 58: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Energy Management Feature Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy (BeltAlert ) management feature in the front seating positions to help BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on front passenger (if equipped with front passenger accident.
Page 59 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlert will chime once and illumi- 1. With the ignition in the OFF position, buckle the nate the Seat Belt Reminder Light, then will proceed to driver’s seat belt. the 96 second warning sequence.
Page 60: Seat Belt Lock Out
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 NOTE: Although BeltAlert has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Extender Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and while the driver’s or front passenger’s (if equipped with when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if belt alert) seat belt remains unfastened.
Page 61: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the steering wheel.
Page 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon seat position. This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened.
Page 63 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, Air Bag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag and Seat Track Position Sensors system components: • Supplemental Active Head Restraint for Driver and •...
Page 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an WARNING! (Continued) impact that requires air bag deployment. This low output • Do not put anything on or around the air bag is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output is covers or attempt to manually open them.
Page 65 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • Should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners • Do not have any accessory items installed which and/or SABIC air bags on both sides of the vehicle will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to may deploy.
Page 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right do not have any accessory items installed which Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up your vehicle.
Page 67: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi- Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in proved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Also, the ORC turns on the “Air Bag Warning over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are Light” for four to eight seconds for a self-check not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should when the ignition is first turned to ON/RUN.
Page 69 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Occupant Classification Module (OCM) WARNING! The OCM is located beneath the front passenger seat. The OCM classifies the occupant into categories based on the Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- measurements made by the seat weight sensors.
Page 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 “PASS AIR BAG OFF” to show that the passenger The PAD indicator light should not be illuminated when Advanced Front Air Bag will not inflate during a collision an adult passenger is properly seated in the front passen- requiring air bag deployment.
Page 71 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Drivers and adult passengers should verify that the PAD WARNING! Indicator Light is not illuminated when an adult is riding in the front passenger seat. If an adult occupant’s weight Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air is transferred to another part of the vehicle (like the door bag.
Page 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 If there is a fault present in the air bag system, the Air Bag Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Warning Light (a red light located in the center of the Inflator Units instrument cluster directly in front of the driver) will be The Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag...
Page 73 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the and damage by themselves are not good indicators of vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
Page 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 The following requirements must be strictly adhered to: WARNING! • Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly or If your vehicle is equipped with left and right components in any way. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains •...
Page 75 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE event the ORC will determine whether to have the WARNING! Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- ing functions: Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front passenger seat assembly, its related compo- •...
Page 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation or all of the following may occur: continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- •...
Page 77 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or • Modifications to any part of the air bag system may not function properly if modifications are could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 78: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine You will want to have the air bags ready to related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint inflate for your protection in a collision. The Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
Page 79: Child Restraints
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is were buckled/fastened; required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, •...
Page 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 There are different sizes and types of restraints for Infants And Child Restraints children from newborn size to the child almost large • Safety experts recommend that children ride enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the right seat one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
Page 81 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child WARNING! restraint: • Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger has a label certifying that it meets all applicable safety air bag unless the air bag is turned off.
Page 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 • In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path...
Page 83 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE than one year. These child seats are also held in the WARNING! vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system (refer to Lower Anchors and When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in Tether for CHildren (LATCH).
Page 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug introduced over a period of years, child restraint systems as possible. having attachments for those anchorages will continue to also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat •...
Page 85 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE type of lower attachment, never install LATCH- The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars located at compatible child seats so that two seats share a common the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, lower anchorage.
Page 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- rear seating position located on the back of the seat. facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap.
Page 87 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE downward into the seat, removing slack in the straps belt. However, any seat belt system may loosen with according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc- time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if tions.
Page 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again.
Page 89: Engine Break-In Recommendations
86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
Page 90: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 A new engine may consume some oil during its first few WARNING! (Continued) thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter- inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 91: Exhaust Gas
88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate WARNING! control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
Page 92: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Defroster Vehicle Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to Seat Belts feel the air directed against the windshield. See your Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, authorized dealer for service if your defroster is frays, and loose parts.
Page 93 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al- Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- have been removed for cleaning.
Page 94: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 95 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 96: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Phone Call Features ....110 Mirrors ......97 ▫...
Page 97 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Voice Training ..... . 135 ▫ Headlights And Parking Lights ..151 ▫...
Page 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 ▫ Mist Feature ......159 ▫ Service Parksense Rear Park Assist ..168 Tilt Steering Column .
Page 99 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ... . . 177 Storage ......183 ▫...
Page 100: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 101: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
Page 102: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Outside Mirrors Power Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight trim panel.
Page 103: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi- the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the tional flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the mirror cover upward.
Page 104 • www.chrysler.com/uconnect seven mobile phones to be linked to the system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be used with the • www.dodge.com/uconnect system at a time. The system is available in English, • www.jeep.com/uconnect Spanish, or French languages.
Page 105: Operation
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ Phone Button The Uconnect™ Phone is fully integrated with the vehi- The radio or steering wheel controls (if cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect™ Phone equipped) will contain the two control buttons can be adjusted either from the radio volume control (Uconnect™...
Page 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • For certain operations, compound commands can be Help Command used. For example, instead of saying “Setup” and then If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to “Pair a Device”, the following compound command know your options at any prompt, say “Help”...
Page 107 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your mobile phone Owner’s Manual. The give the Uconnect™ Phone a name for your mobile Uconnect™...
Page 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 • The system will prompt you to say the name of the Dial By Saying A Number person you want to call. • Press the button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 109 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say The Uconnect™ Phone will allow you to enter up to 32 “Phonebook New Entry”. names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations.
Page 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is deleted on the Uconnect™ Phone. These can only be made to the Uconnect™...
Page 111 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, • Press the button to begin. mobile, or other) that you wish to edit. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • When prompted, recite the new phone number for the “Phonebook Delete”.
Page 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 • Note that only the phonebook entry in the current List All Names In The Uconnect™ Phonebook language is deleted. • Press the button to begin. • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be •...
Page 113: Phone Call Features
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone Call Features Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — The following features can be accessed through the Call Currently In Progress Uconnect™ Phone if the feature(s) are available on your If a call is currently in progress and you have another mobile service plan.
Page 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls Progress have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at a To make a second call while you are currently on a call, time.
Page 115 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call Termination Call Continuation To end a call in progress, momentarily press the Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Uconnect™ Phone after the vehicle ignition key has been button.
Page 116: Uconnect™ Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Uconnect™ Phone Features Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is Language Selection reachable: To change the language that the Uconnect™ Phone is • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency using: number for your area.
Page 117 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may Towing Assistance not be applicable with the available mobile service and If you need towing assistance: area. • Press the button to begin. • If supported, this number may be programmable on •...
Page 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Paging When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that To learn how to page, refer to “Working with Automated normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence Systems”. Paging works properly except for pagers of on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the certain companies, which time out a little too soon to button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed...
Page 119 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Uconnect™ Phone will then send the corresponding Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system tones over the phone. from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect™ Phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
Page 120: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone When you mute the Uconnect™ Phone, you will still be keypad and still use the Uconnect™ Phone (while dialing able to hear the conversation coming from the other via the mobile phone keypad, the user must exercise party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 121 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, say “List Phones”. from your Uconnect™ Phone paired mobile phone to the Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the button • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the phone names of and say “Transfer Call”.
Page 122: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • The selected phone will be used for the next phone Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ call. If the selected phone is not available, the Phone Uconnect™ Phone will return to using the highest Uconnect™...
Page 123 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can either press the Uconnect™ Phone button to Voice Command restore the factory setting or repeat the words and • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to phrases when prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone. For provide at least ⁄...
Page 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 • fully closed windows, • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. • dry weather condition. • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). •...
Page 125 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • fully closed windows, Uconnect™ Phone can read or send new messages on • dry weather conditions, and your phone. • operation from the driver’s seat. Read Messages: • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness If you receive a new text message while your phone is to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and connected to Uconnect™...
Page 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Send Messages: 3. Where are you? You can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. To send 4. I need more direction. a new message: 5. L O L • Press the button. 6. Why •...
Page 127 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 16. Can this wait? Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 17. Bye for now Uconnect™ Phone. When this happens, the connection 18. When can we meet can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off/on.
Page 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 129 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 131 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
Page 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
Page 133: General Information
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- following conditions: mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a...
Page 134: Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists The system will best recognize your speech if the win- options, press the Voice Command button, listen dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is set to low.
Page 135 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). Radio AM To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the this mode, you may say the following commands: volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command •...
Page 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Disc To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 137: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Switch to system setup” − “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Change to setup” − “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) • “Main menu setup” or —...
Page 138: Voice Training
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Voice Training SEATS For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™ vehicle. Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. WARNING! 1.
Page 139: Driver's Power Seat - If Equipped
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Some models may be equipped with a six-way power The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. driver seat. The power seat switch is located on the Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will outboard side of the front seat cushion.
Page 140: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 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 141 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of within two to five minutes. heat in use.
Page 142: Front Manual Seat Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Front Manual Seat Adjustment While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located and For models equipped with manual seats, the driver and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once passenger seats can be adjusted forward or rearward by you have reached the desired position.
Page 143: Front Seat - Manual Recline
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Seat — Manual Recline WARNING! To recline the seatback, lift the recline lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release the Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the lever when you reach the desired position.
Page 144: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 WARNING! The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- pying a seat. Head restraints should never be ad- justed while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Page 145 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
Page 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Active Head Restraint (Normal Position) Active Head Restraint (Tilted) NOTE: • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- rized dealer.
Page 147 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- WARNING! (Continued) straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 • Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for information on tether routing. WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Page 149: 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat Feature
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat with Fold-Flat WARNING! Feature To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the folded flat to allow for extended cargo space and still shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed. •...
Page 151 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Raise Rear Seat Recliner Adjustment If locked in the folded position, pull the release strap The rear seatback also reclines for additional passenger (toward the front of the vehicle). comfort. Pull the release strap while sitting in the rear seat to recline the seatback.
Page 152: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, there are two latches that must be released.
Page 153 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Push the safety latch lever to the right. It is located CAUTION! (Continued) between the grille and hood opening left of the center. • Do not slam the hood to close it. •...
Page 154: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 LIGHTS Headlights and Parking Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent Multifunction Lever for parking lights and instrument panel lights. Turn to The multifunction lever controls the operation of the the second detent for headlight operation.
Page 155: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, Lights-On Reminder rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up or If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition down. is turned OFF, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened.
Page 156: Turn Signals
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. Fog Light Operation NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the parking lights or the headlights on low beam.
Page 157: Instrument Panel Dimmer
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Instrument Panel Dimmer • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights bulb.
Page 158: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Interior Lights The overhead light comes on when a door is opened. It may also be turned on by rotating the control for the dimmer switch on the multifunction lever fully upward. The overhead light will automatically turn off in approxi- mately 10 minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is left in the dome light position and the key is not in the ignition.
Page 159: Windshield Wipers And Washers
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wiper Operation The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper opera- operated by rotating a switch, located at the end of the tion.
Page 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 NOTE: The wipers will automatically return to the CAUTION! (Continued) “park” position if you turn OFF the ignition switch while • Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents they are operating. The wipers will resume operation the windshield wiper blades from returning to the when you turn the ignition switch back to the ON off position.
Page 161: Intermittent Wiper System
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System There are five delay settings, which allow you to regulate Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi- the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause second to a maximum of approximately 36 seconds between cycles desirable.
Page 162: Mist Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the off position, the wipers will operate for two or three wipe cycles and then turn off. WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision.
Page 163: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Push the lever down to unlock the steering column. With WARNING! one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired. Pull the lever up to lock Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Page 164: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed. To Activate Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system off, push the ON/OFF button a second time.
Page 165: To Set A Desired Speed
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set A Desired Speed To Vary The Speed Setting Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- has reached the desired speed, press down on the lever crease speed by pushing up and holding the RESUME and release.
Page 166: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Tapping the SET DECEL lever once will result in a 1 mph WARNING! (2 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the lever results in a decrease of 1 mph (2 km/h). Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 167 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could LED in the ParkSense Rear Park Assist switch will affect the performance of ParkSense . illuminate. If this occurs after making sure the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris, see •...
Page 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car wash • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist soap, and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard System, it is strongly recommended that the ball cloths.
Page 169: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ParkSense Operation There are times when you may want to disable Park- ParkSense uses four sensors located in the rear bumper Sense , such as when towing a trailer. fascia to scan for obstacles up to 79 in (200 cm) away from the rear bumper fascia.
Page 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 The warning display contains two sets of yellow and red ParkSense is active when the ignition is in the ON LEDs, one set to warn of obstacles behind the left rear of position, and the system is enabled, and the driver shifts the vehicle and the other set to warn of obstacles behind the transmission into the REVERSE position, and the the right rear of the vehicle.
Page 171: Service Parksense Rear Park Assist
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES DISPLAY LED OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: LED COLOR AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER Inner LED 79 in (200 cm) Yellow Sounds for ⁄ second 1st LED 51 in (130 cm) Yellow None 2nd LED...
Page 172: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) after mak- ing sure the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt, or other obstruction, see your authorized dealer.
Page 173: Programming Homelink
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming HomeLink WARNING! Before You Begin • Your motorized door or gate will open and close If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, while you are training the Universal Transceiver. erase all channels before you begin training.
Page 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 • After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage Place the handheld transmitter 1–3 in (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while door does not operate with HomeLink and the ga- keeping the indicator light in view.
Page 175 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE This can usually be found where the hanging antenna 6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is button. The name and color of the button may vary by NOT the button normally used to open and close the manufacturer.
Page 176: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Gate Operator/Canadian Programming If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- at this time. nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming transmission –...
Page 177: Security
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until Troubleshooting Tips the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here release the button. are some of the most common solutions: •...
Page 178: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 2. This device must accept any interference that may be POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED received including interference that may cause undesired The power sunroof switch is located between the sun operation. visors on the overhead console. NOTE: The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules.
Page 179: Opening Sunroof - Express
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Never leave unattended children in a vehicle with second and the sunroof will open automatically from any position. The sunroof will open fully and stop automati- the key in the ignition switch.
Page 180: Closing Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Closing Sunroof — Express sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- Press the switch forward and release it within one-half tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and second and the sunroof will close automatically from any release to Express Close.
Page 181: Sunshade Operation
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunshade Operation Sunroof Maintenance The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the Use only a non-abrasive 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 182: Electrical Power Outlet
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET Your vehicle is equipped with a fused 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet. This power outlet is located on the instru- ment panel, below the climate controls. It has power available when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position.
Page 183 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. •...
Page 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
Page 185: Cupholders
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS The rear passengers have cupholders at the rear of the There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers, center console. located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholders I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 186: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 STORAGE Front Storage Compartment The front storage compartment (located on the left side of Glove Box Storage Compartment the instrument panel) can hold cell phones, PDAs, and The glove box storage compartment is located on the other small items.
Page 187: Console Storage Compartment
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Console Storage Compartment The center console has a removable storage tray which To open, press the latch and lift the cover. can hold cell phones, PDAs, and other small items. Center Console Removable Storage Tray I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 188: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Cargo Tie-Down Hooks WARNING! The tie-downs located on the cargo area floor should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is moving. Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position.
Page 189 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a child heavier objects as low and as far forward as seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or accident a hook possible.
Page 190: Cargo Load Floor - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Cargo Load Floor — If Equipped The panel in the load floor is reversible for added utility. One side features a plastic lined tray which can hold a variety of items. The maximum load capacity of the load floor is 400 lbs (181 kg).
Page 191: Rear Window Features
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Flip the cover over, and lock panel back into position. REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch located on the control lever. The control lever is located on the right side of the steering column.
Page 192: Rear Window Defroster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Rotate the switch upward to the first detent posi- Rear Window Defroster tion for rear wiper operation. The rear window defroster button is located on the climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside only.
Page 193: Roof Trim Applique - Non Functional
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The load carried on the roof, when equipped with a CAUTION! (Continued) luggage rack, must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and it • Use care when washing the inside of the rear should be uniformly distributed over the cargo area.
Page 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 CAUTION! WARNING! • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do Cargo must be securely tied before driving your not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity. vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as pos- vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sible and secure the load appropriately.
Page 195 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....196 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped ......216 Instrument Cluster .
Page 197 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Media Center 230 (REQ) — AM/FM Stereo Media Center 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/ Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — (MP3/WMA AUX Jack) ....227 If Equipped .
Page 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio Steering Wheel Audio Controls — (Sales Code RES+RSC)....255 If Equipped ......271 ▫...
Page 199: Instrument Panel Features
196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Glove Compartment 11 — Hazard Warning Flasher 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Climate Control 12 — Electronic Stability Control / Traction Control Switch * 3 — Storage Tray 8 —...
Page 200: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 201: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, 1. Fuel Gauge or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when ignition exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
Page 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver’s seat WARNING! belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound. Refer to A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or “Occupant Restraints”...
Page 203 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for 10. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped Do In Emergencies” for further information. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 • Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle is driven system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously. more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on, a continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the •...
Page 205 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake WARNING! System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this case, the light will remain on until the condition If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is has been corrected.
Page 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces- unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is sary. detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. WARNING! The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi-...
Page 207 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the light is flashing when the engine is running, imme- while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential diate service is required and you may experience reduced electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and the charging system light remains on, it means that the your vehicle may require towing.
Page 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 19. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light 21. Oil Pressure Warning Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition light should turn on momentarily when the engine switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and is started.
Page 209 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 23. Tachometer has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the This gauge measures engine revolutions-per-minute vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should (RPM x 1000). When the engine RPM are kept within the determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those green area, you are driving the vehicle in a fuel efficient tires.)
Page 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the 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...
Page 211 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 26. Odometer / Trip Odometer Display Area Vehicle Odometer Messages The odometer display shows the total distance the ve- When the appropriate conditions exist, the following hicle has been driven. The trip odometer shows indi- messages will display in the odometer: vidual trip mileage.
Page 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 ECO / ECO-ON (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped noFUSE The ECO-ON indicator will illuminate when you are If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the driving in a fuel efficient manner and can be used to Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improperly installed, or modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.
Page 213 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ODOMETER button on the instrument cluster. To reset the ON/RUN position, before engine start. If the bulb the oil change indicator system (after performing the does not come on when turning the key from OFF to scheduled maintenance), refer to the following proce- ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly.
Page 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 29. Odometer / Trip Odometer / ECO WARNING! (Fuel Saver Indicator) Button A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Changing the Display above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal Press this button to change the display from odometer to operating conditions.
Page 215: Compass And Trip Computer - If Equipped
212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 30. Compass/Trip Computer or Electronic Vehicle located on the lower left part of the cluster below the fuel Information Center (EVIC) Display — If Equipped and engine temperature gauge, and the tachometer. When the appropriate conditions exist, this display shows the Compass/Trip Computer or Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) messages.
Page 216: Trip Conditions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 NOTE: The system will display the last known outside The compass/trip computer, when the appropriate con- temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to ditions exist, will show the following messages in the be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- odometer display: ture is displayed.
Page 217: Compass/Temperature Display
214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip A Compass/Temperature Display Shows the total distance traveled for trip A since the last Compass Variance reset. Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic Trip B North and Geographic North. To compensate for the Shows the total distance traveled for trip B since the last differences, the variance should be set for the zone where reset.
Page 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 zone, press and release the CMTC reset button to increase the variance one step. Repeat as necessary until the desired variance is achieved. NOTE: The factory default zone is 8. During program- ming, the zone value will wrap around from zone 15 to zone 1.
Page 219: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Release the CMTC reset button, then press and hold again for approximately 10 seconds, until the direction is displayed, with the CAL indicator on continuously in the display. 4. To complete the compass calibration, drive the vehicle in one or more complete 360–degree circles, under 5 mph (8 km/h) in an area free from power lines and large metallic objects, until the CAL indicator turns off.
Page 220: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 • Tire Pressure Monitor System (if equipped) Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to accept a selection. Also, the FUNCTION SELECT but- • Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) ton changes the current CD track being played • Compass Display (if equipped) when the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/Audio screen.
Page 221: Starting And Operating
218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Left front turn signal light out (with a single chime) • Left front low pressure (with a single chime). Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System” in “Starting And • Left rear turn signal light out (with a single chime) Operating”.
Page 222: Oil Change Required
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 • Oil change required (with a single chime). the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the following procedure. • Park Assist Disabled 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. (Do not •...
Page 223 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Elapsed Time and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the FUNCTION • Display Units of Measure in SELECT button. Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the trip NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle computer functions.
Page 224: Compass Display / Eco (Fuel Saver Mode) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 • Display Units of Measure in: Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — To make your selection, press and release the FUNC- If Equipped TION SELECT button until “ENGLISH” or “METRIC” The compass readings indicate the direction appears.
Page 225 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving Manual Compass Calibration in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to modify If the compass appears erratic and the CAL indicator driving habits in order to increase fuel economy. does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the compass into the calibration mode manually as follows: Automatic Compass Calibration...
Page 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences, the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly set, the compass will automatically compensate for the differences and provide the most accurate compass head- ing.
Page 227: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Press the SCROLL button until the “Compass Vari- Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following ance” message and the last variance zone number dis- choices: plays in the EVIC. Language 4. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button When in this display you may select one of five lan- until the proper variance zone is selected according to the guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip...
Page 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 Unlock Doors Automatically on Exit Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock When ON is selected, all doors will unlock when the When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
Page 229 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Delay Turning Headlights Off vehicle door will cancel this feature. To make your When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds button until “Off,”...
Page 230: Media Center 230 (Req) - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Display Units of Measure in The EVIC and navigation system (if equipped) can be changed between English and Metric units of measure. To make your selection, press and release the FUNC- TION SELECT button until ENGLISH or METRIC appears.
Page 231 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) SCAN Button Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for radio. Press the ON/VOLUME control knob a second the next listenable station in AM, FM or Satellite (if time to turn off the radio.
Page 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes (if equipped).
Page 233 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the direction of the arrows.
Page 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five Program Type 16-Digit Character Display seconds will allow the program format type to be se- News News lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Nostalgia Nostalga Music Type information.
Page 235 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current station with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 • Angle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change • Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allows the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control equipped).
Page 237 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Audio Language — If Equipped Audio DRC — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio language (effective only if the language is supported by dynamic range.
Page 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the You may add a second station to each pushbutton by defaults are effective only if the disc supports the repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press customer-preferred settings.
Page 239: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)
236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) position to operate the radio. The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by LOAD Button —...
Page 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) SCAN Button (CD MODE) Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the with the corresponding number (1-6) where the CD currently playing.
Page 241: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of files: 255 Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable • Maximum number of folders: 100 MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited. • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the following restrictions.
Page 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Supported MP3/WMA File Formats MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3/WMA Specification quency (kHz) extension as MP3/WMA files. Non-MP3/WMA files 320, 256, 224, named with the *.MP3/WMA extension may cause play- MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, 48, 44.1, 32...
Page 243: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3/WMA Files LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc.
Page 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) to return to elapsed time display. No function. Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which No function.
Page 245: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Voice Command System Macrovision (If Equipped) This product incorporates copyright protection technol- For the radio, Refer to “Voice Command” in the ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further tual property rights.
Page 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has 2. Your Vehicle Identification Number. limited coverage in Alaska. To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: System Activation ESN/SID Access Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll...
Page 247 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as (Satellite) Mode bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or the loading design of the rack.
Page 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 INFO Button or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music able).
Page 249: Media Center 730N/430/430N (Rhr/Rer/ Rbz/Rhb) Cd/Dvd/Hdd/Nav - If Equipped
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory Buttons 1 - 6 When you are receiving a channel that you wish to These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations).
Page 250: Media Center 130 (Sales Code Res)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC side of the radio faceplate. position to operate the radio.
Page 251 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch knob to save time change.
Page 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second AM/FM Button time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the SET/RND Button —...
Page 253: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact pressing the pushbutton twice.
Page 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
Page 255: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Notes on Playing MP3 Files Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or file recording media and formats are limited.
Page 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 • Maximum number of files: 255 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in names and folder names is limited.
Page 257 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification quency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,...
Page 258: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which (SALES CODE RES+RSC) allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s side of the radio faceplate.
Page 259: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch position to operate the radio.
Page 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control (if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Under- knob to save time change.
Page 261 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the direction of the arrows.
Page 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five Program Type 16-Digit Character Display seconds will allow the program format type to be se- News News lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Nostalgia Nostalga Music Type information.
Page 263 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is AM/FM Button displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. station with the same selected Music Type name. The SET/RND Button —...
Page 264: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and Buttons 1 - 6 multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
Page 265 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
Page 266: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 RW/FF Notes On Playing MP3 Files Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or file recording media and formats are limited.
Page 267 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of files: 255 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in names and folder names is limited.
Page 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification quency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,...
Page 269: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders to return to elapsed time display. on the disc.
Page 270: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel- Press this button to change the display to time of day. The come kit that contains general information, including time of day will display for five seconds (when the how to setup your on-line listening account.
Page 271 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is Reception Quality selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number following reasons: display will time out in two minutes.
Page 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 SEEK Buttons additional three seconds will make the radio display the Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek to normal display).
Page 273 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory type. When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 274: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. Buttons 1 - 6 These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations). Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped) Refer to “Uconnect™...
Page 275: Radio Operation
272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The button located in the center of the right-hand control CD Player will switch modes to Radio or CD. Press the top of the switch once to go to the next track on the CD. Press the bottom of the switch once to go to the The left-hand control is a rocker type switch with a beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the pushbutton in the center.
Page 276: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective precautions: coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 277: Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Heating And Air Conditioning Blower Control Rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the ven- tilation system in any mode. The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “O” (OFF) position.
Page 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems Panel lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument denser located in front of the radiator for an accumula- panel.
Page 279 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Floor NOTE: • The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix, Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and side Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air window demist outlets.
Page 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 NOTE: Air Conditioning Control • Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make Press this button to engage the Air the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. Conditioning. A light will illuminate Extended use of this mode is not recommended. when the Air Conditioning system is engaged.
Page 281: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — Operation of the system is quite simple. If Equipped 1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the Blower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO. NOTE: The AUTO position performs best for front seat occupants only.
Page 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 The recommended setting for maximum comfort is 72°F Blower Control (22°C) for the average person; however, this may vary. For full automatic operation or for automatic blower operation, turn the NOTE: knob to the AUTO position. In manual •...
Page 283 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets.
Page 285 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. only. When the air conditioning is •...
Page 286: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Summer Operation can temporarily put the system into Recirculation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles Mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect the system is blowing air out the defrost vents.
Page 287 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they windshield and provide sufficient heating.
Page 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 289 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 290 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock System ..295 Starting Procedures ....291 ▫ Normal Starting ..... 291 ▫...
Page 291 288 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Shifting Procedure – Electronically Shifted ▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light Transfer Case ..... . . 306 And ESC Off Indicator Light .
Page 292 STARTING AND OPERATING 289 ▫ Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped ..333 Fuel Requirements ..... 351 ▫...
Page 293 290 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Towing Tips ......375 Vehicle Loading ..... . 358 ▫...
Page 294: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 291 STARTING PROCEDURES Turn the ignition switch to the START position and Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal WARNING!
Page 295: If Engine Fails To Start
292 STARTING AND OPERATING If Engine Fails To Start CAUTION! WARNING! To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into 15 seconds before trying again.
Page 296: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 With Tip Start ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED If the engine fails to start after you have followed the The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- quicker starts in cold weather.
Page 297: Automatic Transmission
294 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK CAUTION! or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake ing precautions are not observed: pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward •...
Page 298: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 295 Key Ignition Park Interlock Four–Speed Automatic Transmission – This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- 3.7L Engine lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK NOTE: Under extreme cold temperatures (-10°F (-23°C) prior to rotating the key to the LOCK position.
Page 299: Gear Ranges
296 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be Gear Ranges done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake NEUTRAL position into another gear range.
Page 300 STARTING AND OPERATING 297 NOTE: Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any WARNING! (Continued) other reason with shift lever in NEUTRAL can result in • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational Tow- or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than ing”...
Page 301 298 STARTING AND OPERATING Overdrive Operation performance and reduce the potential for transmission The overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec- overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When tronically controlled fourth gear (OVERDRIVE). The operating in TOW/HAUL mode, the transmission will transmission will automatically shift from third gear into shift into third gear.
Page 302 STARTING AND OPERATING 299 The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds, then restart the en- instrument cluster to indicate when the switch has been gine. activated. Pressing the switch a second time restores 5. Move the shift lever to the desired gear range. normal operation.
Page 303: Five-Speed Automatic Transmission - 4.0L Engine
300 STARTING AND OPERATING Five–Speed Automatic Transmission – 4.0L Engine Gear Ranges The electronically controlled transmission provides a NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. self-calibrating;...
Page 304 STARTING AND OPERATING 301 NEUTRAL WARNING! This range is used when vehicle is standing for pro- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for longed periods with engine running. Engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must the parking brake.
Page 305 302 STARTING AND OPERATING the transmission into third gear, the transmission will Overdrive Operation never shift above third gear, but can shift down into The overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec- second gear or first gear, when needed. tronically controlled fifth gear (OVERDRIVE). The trans- mission will automatically shift from fourth gear to WARNING! OVERDRIVE if the following conditions are present:...
Page 306 STARTING AND OPERATING 303 risen to a suitable level. Refer to the “Note” under To reset the transmission, use the following procedure: “Torque Converter Clutch” later in this section. 1. Stop the vehicle. During cold temperature operation, you may notice 2.
Page 307: Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped
304 STARTING AND OPERATING Torque Converter Clutch FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been Single-Speed Part-Time Transfer Case included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- Operating Information/Precautions cally at a calibrated speed at light throttle.
Page 308 STARTING AND OPERATING 305 The electronically shifted transfer case provides two CAUTION! mode positions: • Driving in the 4WD LOCK position on dry hard • Two-wheel drive high range (2WD) surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and • Four-wheel drive high range (4WD LOCK) damage to the driveline components.
Page 309: Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted
306 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Procedure – Electronically Shifted you momentarily release the accelerator pedal after turn- Transfer Case ing the switch. If the vehicle is stopped, the ignition key must be in the ON position with the engine either NOTE: If any of the requirements to select a new RUNNING or OFF.
Page 310: On-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a steering capability if power assist is lost. narrower track to make them capable of performing in a If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will wide variety of off-road applications.
Page 311: Power Steering Fluid Check
308 STARTING AND OPERATING apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- WARNING! pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- rized dealer. Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. CAUTION! Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
Page 312: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied.
Page 313 310 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound the parking brake.
Page 314: Anti-Lock Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 computer to modulate hydraulic pressure, to prevent WARNING! (Continued) wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- surfaces. ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and injury.
Page 315 312 STARTING AND OPERATING The ABS pump motor runs during the self-test at 12 mph WARNING! (Continued) (20 km/h) and during an ABS stop. The pump motor • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including makes a low humming noise during operation, which is those resulting from excessive speed in turns, normal.
Page 316: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 • Do not “ride” the brakes by resting your foot on the build up between the tire tread and the road. This pedal. This could overheat the brakes and result in hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction, braking unpredictable braking action, longer stopping dis- ability, and control.
Page 317: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
314 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) WARNING! This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent under adverse braking conditions. The system controls the natural laws of physics from acting on the ve- hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lockup and hicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking.
Page 318: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the deactivated.
Page 319: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
316 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate tions and driving conditions, influence the chance of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicles speed that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
Page 320 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. En- Light” also flashes when the TCS is active. If the “ESC gine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash maintain the desired path. during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible.
Page 321 318 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes other stability features of ESC function normally. This The ESC system has two available operating modes in mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep 2WD, 4WD Part Time, 4WD Full Time, and on 2WD snow, sand or gravel conditions and more wheel spin vehicles.
Page 322: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- ESC OFF Indicator Light celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and Light”...
Page 323: Tire Safety Information
320 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 324 STARTING AND OPERATING 321 • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded tion.
Page 325 322 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 326: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 327: Tire Terminology And Definitions
324 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold Tire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 328: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 329 326 STARTING AND OPERATING axles must not be exceeded. For further information on This placard tells you important information about GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to the: “Vehicle Loading” in this section. 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of...
Page 330 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations cargo and luggage load capacity.
Page 331 328 STARTING AND OPERATING I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 332: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 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 333: Tire Inflation Pressures
330 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to door.
Page 334 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the Winter.
Page 335: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
332 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds 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 336: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. pattern. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the...
Page 337: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
334 STARTING AND OPERATING your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the WARNING! original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than Limited-Use Spare –...
Page 338: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Tire Spinning WARNING! When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle stopping when you are stuck.
Page 339: Tread Wear Indicators
336 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
Page 340: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Page 341: Tire Chains
338 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 342 STARTING AND OPERATING 339 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pave- To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, ment. observe the following precautions: • Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructions • Because of limited chain clearance between tires on method of installation, operating speed, and and other suspension components, it is important conditions for usage.
Page 343: Tire Rotation Recommendations
340 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not use tire chains on vehicles equipped with Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de- tires other than P235/65R17 and P225/75R16 tires. pends on tires of equal size, type and circumference There may not be adequate clearance for the chains on each wheel.
Page 344: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period.
Page 345 342 STARTING AND OPERATING off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended the tire pressure to rise to approximately 28 psi (193 kPa), cold placard pressure. Once the low tire pressure warn- but the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will still ing (Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light) illuminates, be on.
Page 346: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- CAUTION! (Continued) nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap.
Page 347 344 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS consists of the following components: Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will • Receiver Module illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires.
Page 348 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 Check TPMS Warning 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors. When a system fault is detected, the “Tire Pressure Vehicles With Full-Size Spare Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. The system fault 1.
Page 349: Premium System - If Equipped
346 STARTING AND OPERATING Vehicles With Compact Spare Telltale Light” will turn off, as long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four 1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure active road tires.
Page 350 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 • Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the four Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings wheel-wells) The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System messages, will sound when tire pressure is low in one or which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information more of the four active road tires.
Page 351 348 STARTING AND OPERATING Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the and inflate the tires with low pressure (those flashing in pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold received.
Page 352 STARTING AND OPERATING 349 If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, Vehicles With Full-Size Spare providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault 1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly no longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale has a tire pressure monitoring sensor that can be moni- Light”...
Page 353 350 STARTING AND OPERATING value. The EVIC will also display a “SPARE LOW addition, the EVIC will display a CHECK TPM SYS- PRESSURE” message to remind you to service the flat TEM message for three seconds and then display dashes tire.
Page 354: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above FUEL REQUIREMENTS 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this 3.7L Engine information. All engines are designed to meet all emis- General Information sions regulations and provide excellent This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and...
Page 355: Reformulated Gasoline
352 STARTING AND OPERATING for optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline Reformulated Gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner over regular gasoline in these engines. burning gasoline referred to as reformulated gasoline.
Page 356: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 CAUTION! fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- • operate in a lean mode line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these •...
Page 357: Mmt In Gasoline
354 STARTING AND OPERATING More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformu- exposure to E-85 fuel. lated gasoline. MMT In Gasoline Materials Added To Fuel MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is All gasoline sold in the United States is required to blended into some gasoline to increase octane.
Page 358: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition WARNING! malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune monoxide poisoning:...
Page 359: Adding Fuel
356 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- mal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. •...
Page 360 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 CAUTION! WARNING! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near system could result from using an improper fuel the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the cap (gas cap).
Page 361: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
358 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL will VEHICLE LOADING come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time Certification Label the vehicle is refueled. As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel...
Page 362 STARTING AND OPERATING 359 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Each axle’s GAWR is determined by the components in The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, including driver, passengers, vehicle, options, trailer springs, tires, or wheels).
Page 363 360 STARTING AND OPERATING Curb Weight the front or rear axles has been exceeded, but the total The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full shifted from front to rear, or rear to front, as appropriate capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo...
Page 364: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 TRAILER TOWING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle In this section you will find safety tips and information Certification Label” in Starting and Operating” for fur- on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do ther information.
Page 365 362 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Tongue Weight The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the and trailer when weighed in combination. hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load.
Page 366 STARTING AND OPERATING 363 Weight-Carrying Hitch in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions, it pro- A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue vides for a more level ride, offering more consistent weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or steering and brake control, thereby enhancing towing some other connecting point of the vehicle.
Page 367 364 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, and brak- ing performance and could result in a collision. • Weight distributing systems may not be compat- ible with surge brake couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable rec- reational vehicle...
Page 368 STARTING AND OPERATING 365 With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 369: Trailer Hitch Classification
366 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Your vehicle is capable of towing trailers up to 2,000 lbs Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to the Standards standard equipment. Your vehicle may be factory Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over...
Page 370: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ Model Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Tongue Wt. Transmission (Gross Trailer Wt) (See Note) 3.7L/Automatic 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Page 371 368 STARTING AND OPERATING When Towing Trailers with Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) between 3,500 Lbs (1 588 kg) and 5,000 Lbs (2 268 kg) The following chart provides maximum trailer weight ratings towable for the following engine/transmission combinations, ONLY if using a weight distributing hitch. Engine/Transmission Model Frontal Area...
Page 372: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 373: Towing Requirements
370 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a factory-installed options or authorized dealer-installed trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph options must be considered as part of the total load on (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
Page 374 STARTING AND OPERATING 371 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a and will not shift during travel. When trailering grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts the tow vehicle.
Page 375 372 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Tires replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact GVWR and GAWR limits. spare tire. Towing Requirements –...
Page 376 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) distance. When towing you should allow for addi- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle should be of adequate capacity.
Page 377 374 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle, but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...
Page 378: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Towing Tips The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping changed if you regularly tow a trailer for more than and backing up the trailer in an area away from heavy 45 minutes of continuous operation.
Page 379 376 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- − Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. heating, take the following actions: − When using the speed control, if you experience speed −...
Page 380: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheel OFF the Ground Two-Wheel Drive Models Four-Wheel Drive Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED Front NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer...
Page 381: Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models
378 STARTING AND OPERATING Flat towing (with all four wheels on the ground) is CAUTION! allowed ONLY if the driveshaft is removed. Towing with the rear wheels on the ground while the driveshaft Towing with the rear wheels on the ground (while the is connected will result in severe transmission damage.
Page 382: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flashers ....380 Jump-Starting Procedures ....388 ▫...
Page 383: Hazard Warning Flashers
380 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning Flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the lower switch bank below the climate controls. potential for overheating your engine by taking the appropriate action.
Page 384: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 381 NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING an impending overheat condition: WARNING! • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
Page 385: Jack Location
382 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 386: Spare Tire Removal
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 383 Spare Tire Removal CAUTION! Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut. Use the lug wrench to rotate the nut counterclockwise until the The winch mechanism is designed for use with the spare is on the ground with enough slack in the cable to jack extension tube only.
Page 387: Jacking Instructions
384 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions WARNING! WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack help prevent personal injury or damage to your or changing the wheel.
Page 388 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 385 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on jack. locations other than those indicated in the Jacking •...
Page 389 386 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front tires, place it (rearward) of the notch on the body weld seam behind wheel to be changed. Rear Jacking Location Position the jack handle on the jack. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
Page 390 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 387 8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left, WARNING! and remove the jack and wheel blocks. Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make 9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the the vehicle less stable and cause a collision.
Page 391: Jump-Starting Procedures
388 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 11. Secure the tire, jack, and tools in their proper WARNING! locations. Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in Preparations For Jump-Start another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster...
Page 392 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 389 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 watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.
Page 393: Jump-Starting Procedure
390 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
Page 394 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 391 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper WARNING! cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable discharged battery.
Page 395: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
392 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Con- If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it trol or Electronic Stability Control (ESC), turn the system can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your OFF before attempting to “rock”...
Page 396: Shift Lever Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 393 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE WARNING! If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires.
Page 397: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
394 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Using a screwdriver, reach into the opening and press 6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. and hold the shift override lever down. 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. 8.
Page 398 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 395 Towing Condition Wheels OFF 2WD Models 4WD Models the Ground If transmission is operable: Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED • Trans in NEUTRAL • 30 mph max (48 km/h) Front NOT ALLOWED Wheel Lift or Dolly •...
Page 399: Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
396 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Two-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with • Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. towing. When securing the vehicle to a flat bed If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear...
Page 400: Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 397 15 miles (24 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles ground (on a flatbed, or with the rear wheels raised using The manufacturer requires towing with all wheels OFF a wheel lift or towing dolly), or remove the driveshaft. the ground.
Page 401 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 402: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — 3.7L ... . . 401 Maintenance Procedures ....406 ▫...
Page 403 400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Exhaust System ..... 415 ▫ Left Front Turn Signal ....439 ▫...
Page 404: Engine Compartment - 3.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 9 —...
Page 405: Engine Compartment - 4.0L
402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.0L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 6 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 4 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 9 —...
Page 406: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
Page 407: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is heard. This Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
Page 408: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced a.
Page 409: Maintenance Procedures
406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES attempting any procedure yourself. The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control vehicle.
Page 410: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 Engine Oil CAUTION! (Continued) Checking Oil Level • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the that protect the performance and durability of engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
Page 411 408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Selection CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection for all engines under all types of operating conditions, the Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer- aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage tified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material your engine.
Page 412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- CAUTION! fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the ber should not be used. chemicals can damage your engine.
Page 413: Engine Oil Filter
410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE station, or governmental agency for advice on how and WARNING! where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine Engine Oil Filter backfire.
Page 414: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use tenance required.
Page 415: Air Conditioner Maintenance
412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • It is essential when replacing the cables on the should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should battery that the positive cable is attached to the include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance positive post and the negative cable is attached to...
Page 416: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- WARNING! ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants service be performed by authorized dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment. approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system.
Page 417: Windshield Wiper Blades
414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE hood latching components to ensure proper function. Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from When performing other underhood services, the hood the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Page 418: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the WARNING! exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri- cation or oil change. Replace as required. Commercial windshield washer solvents are flam- mable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be WARNING! exercised when filling or working around the washer solution.
Page 419 416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is impor- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- tant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage.
Page 420: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the Engine Coolant Checks vehicle. Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires applicable).
Page 421 418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE engine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock. CAUTION! If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti- • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery the specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) bottle.
Page 422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34°F ( 37°C) are intervals.
Page 423 420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Pressure Cap WARNING! (Continued) The cap must be fully tightened to prevent the loss of • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one engine coolant (antifreeze) and to ensure that the engine specified for your vehicle.
Page 424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 Engine Coolant Level Points To Remember The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming engine idling and warm to normal operating tempera- from the front of the engine compartment.
Page 425: Brake System
422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result required, or if the level in the recovery bottle does not in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas mile- drop when the engine cools, the cooling system should age, and increased emissions.
Page 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 Brake Master Cylinder WARNING! The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake when performing under hood services or immediately if the BRAKE warning light is illuminated. fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts”...
Page 427: Automatic Transmission
424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could has been in a tightly closed container.
Page 428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter nents.
Page 429: Transfer Case
426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Transfer Case Adding Fluid Fluid should be added only to fill hole until fluid begins Fluid Level Check to run out of the hole. The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the fill hole (1) when the vehicle is in a level position.
Page 430: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 • Rear axle lubricant should be 0.5 in (11 mm) below the Frequency Of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at bottom edge of the oil fill hole when the vehicle is in a the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of level position.
Page 431 428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme Washing hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under- body protection.
Page 432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, CAUTION! touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials considered the responsibility of the owner. such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will •...
Page 433 430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Wheel And Wheel Trim Care Total Clean or All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp chrome-plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with cloth and remove the stain.
Page 434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the Armor All . Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner clean vinyl upholstery.
Page 435: Fuses
432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage will also weaken the fabric. If the seat belts need cleaning, use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent, a mild soap solution, or lukewarm water.
Page 436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 25 Amp Driver Door Node — — Natural 60 Amp Ignition Off Draw – 25 Amp Passenger Door Node Yellow Main Natural 40 Amp Rear Defroster 40 Amp Antilock Brakes...
Page 437 434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Front/Rear Washer 20 Amp Cigar Lighter Blue Yellow 25 Amp Sunroof Module – If 20 Amp Front Heated Seat – If Natural Equipped Yellow Equipped...
Page 438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Radio, Amplifier 10 Amp Airbag Module/ Green Occupant Classifica- tion Module 20 Amp Ignition Off Draw – Yellow Instrument Cluster, 15 Amp Left Front Park &...
Page 439 436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Automatic Shutdown 10 Amp Ignition Switch, Wire- Yellow less Control Module, Steering Column Lock 10 Amp Right Horn – If Equipped 10 Amp Powertrain Control 10 Amp Left Horn...
Page 440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Powertrain Control 10 Amp Antilock Brakes, Sta- Module bility Control System, Stop Lamp Switch, 10 Amp Park Assist/Rear Fuel Pump Relay Camera, Climate Con- trol System Module, 25 Amp Door and Liftgate...
Page 441: Replacement Bulbs
438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb No. CAUTION! (Continued) Headlamp ......9008 H13 •...
Page 442: Left Front Turn Signal
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 4. Rotate the lock ring on the back of the headlamp housing counterclockwise to unlock it. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Page 443: Right Front Turn Signal
440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Right Front Turn Signal c. Remove two rivets from the center of the grille. 1. Open the hood. d. Remove one push pin from the top of each fender. 2. Reach behind the headlight unit in the engine com- e.
Page 444: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 3. Firmly grasp the bulb by the two latches and squeeze Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lamp them together to unlock the bulb from the front fog lamp 1. Open the lift gate. housing. 2.
Page 445: Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull lamp straight back and disconnect electrical con- Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) nection. 1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL. 4. Remove the two screws attaching the backplate to the lamp assembly. 5.
Page 446: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 19.5 Gallons 73.8 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters 4.0 Liter Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters Cooling System * 3.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 5 14 Quarts...
Page 447: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil – 3.7L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 448: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Transfer Case MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Front Axle SAE 80W-90 Multi-Purpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant or equivalent. Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
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Page 450 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....448 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..450 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 451 448 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles “Change Oil” will flash The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime manual must be done at the times or mileages specified will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best Based on engine operation conditions the oil change vehicle performance and reliability.
Page 452 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 449 • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your At Each Stop For Fuel vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals fully warmed engine is shut off.
Page 453 450 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once A Month CAUTION! • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Failure to perform the required maintenance items damage. may result in damage to the vehicle. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals •...
Page 454 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 451 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 455: Service Schedule
452 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 456 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 453 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 457 454 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 42 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 458 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 455 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 459 456 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 460 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 457 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏...
Page 461 458 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 462 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 459 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 120,000 miles (195 000 km). ❏...
Page 463 460 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 464 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 461 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or Schedule 114 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 465 462 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
Page 466: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......465 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 467 464 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 471 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......471 ▫...
Page 468: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 465 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 469: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
466 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 423–6343 •...
Page 470: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 467 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 471: Warranty Information
468 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 472: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 469 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
Page 473 470 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the information that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles.
Page 474: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 471 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 475: Temperature Grades
472 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 476 INDEX I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 477 474 INDEX About Your Brakes ..... . . 309 Alarm (Security Alarm) ....17 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 478 INDEX 475 Fluid Level Check ....425 Master Cylinder ..... 423 Fluid Type .
Page 479 476 INDEX Cargo Compartment ..... . 185 Coin Holder ......184 Light .
Page 480 INDEX 477 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..418,443,444 Disposal Corrosion Protection ..... 427 Engine Oil ......409 Cupholders .
Page 481 478 INDEX Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ... . 200 Oil ......407,443,444 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .
Page 482 INDEX 479 Fabric Care ......430 Fog Light Service ......440 Filters Fog Lights .
Page 483 480 INDEX Requirements ..... . . 443 Glass Cleaning ......431 Tank Capacity .
Page 484 INDEX 481 HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 169 Jack Location ......382 Hood Release .
Page 485 482 INDEX Life of Tires ......336 Exterior ......91 Liftgate .
Page 486 INDEX 483 Service ......438 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren Service Engine Soon (LATCH) .
Page 487 484 INDEX Outside ......99 Filter ......410,444 Rearview .
Page 488 INDEX 485 Parking Brake ......309 Programmable Electronic Features ... . 224 Parking On Hill .
Page 489 486 INDEX Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ..271 Schedule, Maintenance ....448 Remote Starting System ....26 Seat Belt Reminder .
Page 490 INDEX 487 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....14 Specifications Sentry Key Programming ....16 Fuel (Gasoline) .
Page 491 488 INDEX Storage, Vehicle ......283 Tire Safety Information ....320 Stuck, Freeing .
Page 492 INDEX 489 Safety ......320,329 Trailer and Tongue Weight ....369 Sizes .
Page 493 490 INDEX Trip Odometer ......208 Viscosity, Engine Oil ..... . 409 Trip Odometer Reset Button .
Page 494 INDEX 491 Windows ......34 Windshield Wiper Blades ....414 Power .
Page 495 492 INDEX I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 496 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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