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Page 2 With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision work- tion.
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Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Stamped VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .30 ▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) ... . .12 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . .73 SLIDING SIDE DOOR ....48 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Transporting Passengers ....120 COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES (NO FACTORY INSTALLED REAR SEATS) — ▫ Exhaust Gas ......121 IF EQUIPPED.
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Keyless Ignition Node (KIN). Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Feature This vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
Page 16 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Power window switches will also remain active WARNING! (Continued) for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been • Do not leave children or animals inside parked turned to OFF, depending upon the accessory delay vehicles in hot weather.
Page 17: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 With the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature, opening the After turning the ignition switch to the ON/RUN posi- driver’s door when the vehicle’s ignition switch is placed tion, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three in ACC or ON/RUN (engine stopped) will cause the seconds for a bulb check.
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided CAUTION! (Continued) with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is problems and loss of security protection.
Page 19: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 General Information and/or turn signals will flash and Vehicle Security Light will flash repeatedly and the horn will sound. For an The Sentry Key® system complies with FCC rules Part 15 additional 15 minutes, only the headlights, park lamps and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Page 20 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, To Disarm The System make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF . The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, the following methods: make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF and the •...
Page 21 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, • The driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 22: Illuminated Entry - If Equipped
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The illuminated entry system will not operate if the ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED dimmer control is in the “Dome OFF” position (rotate The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the horizontal thumb wheel on the bottom of the switch to Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the the far left detent position).
Page 23: Using The Rke Transmitter
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system from responding to all RKE transmitter buttons for all RKE transmitters. Two RKE transmitters may be supplied with the vehicle. Vehicles built without the powered options will be equipped from the factory with three-button RKE trans- mitters, and those built with power options will be equipped with up to seven-button RKE transmitters.
Page 24 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seven-button RKE transmitters will provide functions that Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate allow the same basic operation as the three-button, but Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE may also be used to operate the power liftgate (optional), transmitter once to unlock the driver’s side or twice to power sliding doors, Remote Start feature (optional).
Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Remote 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled by perform- its previous setting. ing the following steps: NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- 1.
Page 26 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sound Horn With Remote Lock 3. Release both buttons at the same time. This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors 4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- are locked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 27 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Using The Panic Alarm Power Open/Close Power Liftgate — If Equipped To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold Press the LIFTGATE button twice on the RKE transmitter the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one within five seconds to Open/Close the Power Liftgate.
Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — power-closed, the door will reverse to the full open If Equipped position. Press the LEFT Power Sliding Door button twice on the If the vehicle is locked and the Vehicle Security Alarm is RKE transmitter within five seconds to Power Open/Close armed, pressing the RIGHT Power Sliding Door button the Left Power Sliding Door.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter following steps: while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security 1.
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade latch at the top of the RKE transmitter sideways with screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves your thumb and then pull the key out with your other of the RKE transmitter apart.
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 3. Remove and replace the battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers.
Page 32: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED How To Use Remote Start This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry All of the following conditions must be met before the (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- engine will Remote Start: niently from outside the vehicle while still •...
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 • System not disabled from previous remote start event Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped • Vehicle theft alarm not active The following messages will display in the EVIC if the •...
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The engine can be started times (two 15 minutes cycles) To Enter Remote Start Mode with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition switch Press and release the REMOTE START button must be cycled by pushing the START/STOP button on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- twice (or the ignition switch must be cycled to the onds.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 • For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter-N- To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle Go™ feature, the ignition switch must be in the Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release the ON/RUN position in order to drive the vehicle.
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Cancel Remote Start To Turn Off The Engine While In Remote Start Mode Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the following Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or occur: allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
Page 37: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Lock the front doors by pushing down on the lock knobs on each door trim panel. If the lock knob is down when you shut either front door, the door will lock.
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the lock knob is rearward when you shut either side WARNING! sliding door, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are • For personal security and safety in the event of a not inside the vehicle before closing the door.
Page 39: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N- Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE will sound if the Key Fob is in the ignition switch and a If you press the power door lock switch while the sliding door is open, as a reminder to remove the Key Fob. door is open, the sliding door will lock.
Page 41: Keyless Enter-N-Go
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature will not NOTE: operate if there is any manual operation of the power • Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to door locks (lock or unlock). “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driver’s With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft front door handle.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE To Enter The Liftgate Transmitter In Vehicle With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a (1.5 m) of the liftgate, cycle the handle to open the liftgate Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside your vehicle, the and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors Do NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handle, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors.
Page 45: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 NOTE: WINDOWS • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you Power Vent Windows — If Equipped must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock The Power Vent Window Switch located on the driver’s the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
Page 46: Power Windows
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Windows NOTE: Power Window switches will also remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been You can control either the front or rear windows using turned to OFF, depending upon the accessory delay switches located on the driver’s door trim panel.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 The switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or ACC position and during power accessory delay. Power Window Lockout Switch Front Passenger Power Window Switch There is a single switch on the front passenger’s door Front Passenger Power Door Switches trim panel which operates the passenger door window 1 - Window Open/Close...
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped To stop the window from going all the way up during the Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly. The front window switches may be equipped with an Auto- Down feature.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch — WARNING! If Equipped There is no anti-pinch protection when the window Second row passengers may open and close the sliding is almost closed. To avoid personal injury be sure to door window by a single switch on the door handle clear your arms, hands, fingers and all objects from assembly.
Page 50: Sliding Side Door
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The switches will not operate if the driver has Wind Buffeting activated the Power Window Lockout. Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the win- dows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
Page 51: Power Sliding Side Door - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol- NOTE: The left side sliding door cannot be opened lowing guidelines: while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the •...
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Press the button on the RKE transmitter twice within 5 seconds to open a power sliding door. When the door is fully open, pressing the button twice within 5 seconds a second time will close the door. There are power sliding side door switches located on the b-pillar trim panel, just in front of the power sliding door for the rear seat passengers and in the overhead console...
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 • If the power sliding side door is not in the full open or To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding doors from the rear seats, press the power sliding door close position, it will fully open when a power sliding master lock button, located in the overhead console, door switch is pressed.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash You can turn the feature back on by repeating the previous procedure. The left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for 12 seconds when either sliding door is opened. This will Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch alert other drivers in the area that passenger(s) could be To provide a safer environment for small children riding...
Page 55: Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a Child Protection Door Lock system. NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door. 1. Open the sliding side door. NOTE: • After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock, always 2.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 NOTE: WARNING! • After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system, Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. always test the door from the inside to make certain it Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened is in the desired position.
Page 58: Liftgate
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LIFTGATE On vehicles equipped with power locks, the liftgate can be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter button, or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors. To open the liftgate, press the liftgate release handle located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
Page 59: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Power Liftgate — If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter. Press the button on the transmitter twice within five seconds, to open the power liftgate.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power liftgate may be closed by pressing the button, When the RKE transmitter button is pressed and the located in the upper left trim in the liftgate opening. Flash Lights feature is enabled, the tail lights will flash Pushing once will only close the liftgate.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 • There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the • The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the shift liftgate opening. Light pressure anywhere along these lever is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open (0 km/h).
Page 62: Occupant Restraints
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS WARNING! Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous are the restraint systems: exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your •...
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering wheel If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether • Knee bolster for front passenger seat occupant for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold •...
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child WARNING! seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint. Infants in rear facing child restraints should never (Refer to “Child Restraints”) ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger...
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be WARNING! (Continued) modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided (SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) also under If You Need Assistance .
Page 66: Lap/Shoulder Belts
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even Lap/Shoulder Belts on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver All seats in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder and cause a collision that includes you.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • Two people should never be belted into a single vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. seat belt.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 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 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Third Row Center Shoulder Belt Instructions The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- The shoulder belt for the third row center seat is located tion.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seats and the second row outboard seats, the shoulder belt anchorage can be adjusted upward or down- ward to help position the belt away from your neck. The upper anchorage can be adjusted upward by pushing anywhere on the anchorage.
Page 73: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage: The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably a cinching latch plate which are used to secure a child...
Page 74: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode If Equipped Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency)
Page 75: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Energy Management Feature NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy worn snugly and positioned properly.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock 1 —...
Page 79: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®) BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger BeltAlert®) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active whenever the ignition is on.
Page 80: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
Seat Belt Extender BeltAlert® can be enabled or disabled by your autho- If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and rized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if deactivating BeltAlert®.
Page 81: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can in- crease the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating positions.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These air bags are certified to the new Federal This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag regulations for Advanced Air Bags. Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
Page 83: Air Bag System Components
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 • Front and Side Impact Sensors Air Bag System Components • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: and Seat Track Position Sensors •...
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may • No objects should be placed over or near the air bag provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant on the instrument panel, because any such objects during a side impact.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the NOTE: front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag • Should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left and/or SAB and SABIC air bags on both sides of the air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air vehicle may deploy.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for instal- lation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain of the vehicle for any reason.
Page 87: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag provides Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) enhanced protection and works together with the Driver The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system Advanced Front Air Bag during a frontal impact.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, or rollover collisions.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light Inflator Units comes on again after initial startup. The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru-...
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air Inflator Units bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 you if you are not seated properly, or if items are blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates. are not belted and seated properly, or if items are This especially applies to children.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response System If A Deployment Occurs In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if the The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate communication network remains intact, and the power immediately after deployment.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 They are not caused by contact with chemicals. They are Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de- not permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if bags will not be in place to protect you.
Page 94 92 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 may • Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint You will want to have the air bags ready to Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may inflate for your protection in a collision.
Page 96: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Event Data Recorder (EDR) These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag non-trivial crash situation occurs;...
Page 97: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Child Restraints Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all Standards.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible younger and who have not reached Child Restraint, facing rearward in the the height or weight limits of their...
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Infants And Child Restraints their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old. Children should remain rearward-facing until they Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- reach the highest weight or height allowed by their facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until convertible child seat.
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Older Children And Child Restraints the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt-positioning booster seat are held Children who are two years old or who have outgrown in the vehicle by the seat belt.
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Children Too Large For Booster Seats 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their stomach? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend 5.
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – LATCH – Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only Restraint...
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Second Row Captains Chairs Second Row Bench Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Top Tether Anchorage Symbol I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 Child Restraint LATCH Positions What is the weight limit (child’s weight 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until + weight of the child restraint) for using the combined weight of the child and the the LATCH anchorage system to attach child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can two child restraints be attached Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with using a common lower LATCH two or more child restraints. If the center anchorage? position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH...
Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 108 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the In addition, there are tether strap anchors lo- anchorage.
Page 109 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 Center Seat LATCH To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- the seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position, matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat do not use that outboard position.
Page 110 108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- When using the LATCH attaching system to install a ing position.
Page 111 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is WARNING! not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can be “switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the Improper installation of a child restraint to the webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re-...
Page 112 110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle Second Row Bench Second Row Captains Chair I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 113 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems What is the weight limit (child’s weight Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using + weight of the child restraint) for using Child Restraint the seat belt to install a forward facing the Tether Anchor with the seat belt to child restraint, up to the recommended attach a forward facing child restraint?
Page 114 112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Page 115 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether 1.
Page 116 114 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the lap portion around the child restraint while you push belt path opening of the child restraint, you may have the child restraint rearward and downward into the trouble tightening the seat belt.
Page 117 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 115 Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to Anchorage — Second Row Captains Chairs the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. 1.
Page 118 116 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
Page 119: Commercial Cargo Vehicles (No Factory Installed Rear Seats) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 117 COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES (NO FACTORY INSTALLED REAR SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED Commercial cargo vehicles are not designed for use as a family vehicle and are not intended for carrying children in the front passenger seat. However, if you must carry a child in a vehicle without a rear seat, the passenger seat should be moved to the full rearward position and the child must be in a proper restraint system based on its...
Page 120: Restraining Infants And Small Children In Commercial Cargo Vehicles
118 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • A convertible child seat, one that is designed to be WARNING! used for children who are too heavy for a rearward- facing infant seat, may be used IN THE FORWARD Rearward-facing infant restraints must never be FACING POSITION ONLY, IT MUST NEVER BE secured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a INSTALLED FACING TO THE REAR IN A COMMER-...
Page 121 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 119 Tether Installation For Commercial Cargo Vehicles 5. Following the child seat manufacturer’s instructions, tighten the child restraint tether strap. To secure the child restraint upper tether strap to the 6. Inspect the tether anchor strap for nicks, abrasions, vehicle, follow the instructions shown: discoloration, and loose threads.
Page 122: Engine Break-In Recommendations
120 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. in the engine or damage may result. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
Page 123: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 121 Exhaust Gas WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked WARNING! vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon cause serious injury or death. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 124: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
122 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust WARNING! (Continued) fumes to seep into the passenger compartment. In addi- • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the tion, inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is engine running, adjust your heating or cooling raised for lubrication or oil change.
Page 125 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 123 Air Bag Warning Light Floor Mat Safety Information The light should come on and remain on for Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your four to eight seconds as a bulb check when vehicle.
Page 126 124 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never place or install floor mats or other floor • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. secured to prevent them from moving and interfer- Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal ing with the pedals or the ability to control the...
Page 127: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 125 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 128 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped..139 MIRRORS ......134 ▫...
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Things You Should Know About Your ▫ Stow ’n Go® Seating — If Equipped ..200 Uconnect® Phone .....168 ▫...
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 ▫ Flash-To-Pass ......229 LIGHTS ......223 ▫...
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Enabling/Disabling ParkSense® ...248 ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED ..238 ▫ Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 ▫ Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only) ..256 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..269 ▫ Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — ▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ....270 If Equipped.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Umbrella Holder .....284 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED ......272 ▫...
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ....297 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ..298 ▫ Rear Window Defroster ....297 ▫...
Page 136: Mirrors
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror 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 137: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 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 138: Outside Mirrors
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight The driver’s outside mirror will automatically adjust overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Page 139: Power Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Power Mirrors — If Equipped The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a The power mirror controls are located on the driver-side mirror, press either the L (left) or R (right) to select the door trim panel.
Page 140: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Mirrors — If Equipped will move slightly downward from the present position when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE. The driver’s These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This outside mirror will then return to the original position feature can be activated whenever you turn on when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE position.
Page 141: Power Folding Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped The switch for the power folding mirrors is located An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. between the power mirror switches L (left) and R (right). To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing Press the switch once and the mirrors will fold in, the mirror cover upward.
Page 142: Blind Spot Monitoring - If Equipped
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- to let the driver know that the system is operational.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the de- tection zones. • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change.
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. BSM Warning Light The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either of less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are WARNING! traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to adjacent lanes. help detect objects in the blind spot zones.
Page 148: Rear Cross Path
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Cross Path The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is intended to aid the driver when backing out of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked. Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed.
Page 149: Modes Of Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles Modes Of Operation can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio is also muted. Turn/hazard signal status is ignored; the When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode, RCP state always requests the chime. the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appro- priate side view mirror based on a detected object.
Page 151: Uconnect® Phone - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect® Phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit Uconnect® Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s vehicle communications system.
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Command Button WARNING! Actual button location may vary with the ra- Any voice commanded system should be used only dio. The individual buttons are described in the in safe driving conditions following all applicable “Operation”...
Page 153: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Operation part of the command when you are asked for it. For example, you can use the compound form voice com- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect® mand “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break the Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect®...
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To activate the Uconnect® Phone, simply press the The following are general phone to Uconnect® Phone button and follow the audible prompts for directions. pairing instructions: Uconnect® Phone sessions begin with a press of the •...
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 • You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a • The system will prompt you to say the number you priority level between one and seven, with one being want to call. the highest priority.
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a name in the phonebook, refer to “Add Names to Your as soon as the Bluetooth® wireless phone connection is Uconnect®...
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., deleted on the Uconnect® Phone. These can only be “Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone- ferred and updated to Uconnect®...
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in NOTE: the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return •...
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to • Press the button to begin. delete.
Page 160: Phone Call Features
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook Phone Call Features • Press the The following features can be accessed through the button to begin. Uconnect® Phone if the feature(s) are available on your •...
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is Currently In Progress in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Between Calls”...
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Conference Call Call Termination When two calls are in progress (one active and one on To end a call in progress, momentarily press the but- hold), press and hold the button until you hear a ton.
Page 163: Uconnect® Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Call Continuation Uconnect® Phone Features Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Language Selection Uconnect® Phone after the vehicle ignition has been To change the language that the Uconnect® Phone is using: switched to OFF.
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Emergency Assistance NOTE: • The emergency number dialed is based on the country If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable: where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and Canada and 060 for Mexico).
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 NOTE: WARNING! • The roadside assistance number dialed is based on the To use you Uconnect® Phone System in an emergency, country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528-2069 your mobile phone must be: for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454 for •...
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Paging When calling a number with your Uconnect® Phone that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence To learn how to page, refer to “Working with Automated on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the Systems”.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 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 NOTE: will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/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 169: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Advanced Phone Connectivity If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth® connection between your mobile phone and the Uconnect® Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone Phone System, follow the instructions described in your The Uconnect®...
Page 170: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Select Another Mobile Phone Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones This feature allows you to select and start using another • Press the button to begin. phone paired with the Uconnect® Phone. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Voice Training Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked with the engine running, all windows For users experiencing difficulty with the system recogniz- closed, and the blower fan switched off. ing their voice commands or numbers, the Uconnect®...
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • fully closed windows, Voice Command • dry weather condition. • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least ½ in (1 cm) gap between the overhead • Even though the system is designed for users speaking console (if equipped) and the mirror.
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must • fully closed windows, be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. • dry weather conditions, and • operation from the driver’s seat. • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). •...
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Text Reply Send Messages: Uconnect® Phone can read or send new messages on You can send messages using Uconnect® Phone. To send your phone. a new message: • Press the Read Messages: button.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 List of Preset Messages: 10. Thanks 1. Yes 11. See You in 15 minutes 2. No 12. I am on my way 3. Where are you? 13. I’ll be late 4. I need more direction. 14.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Bluetooth® Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop Uconnect® Phone. When this happens, the connection the system from announcing the new incoming messages.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) zero call cancel three confirmation prompts four continue five delete dial seven download eight edit nine emergency star (*) English plus (+) erase all pound (#) Espanol add location...
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) help previous home record again language redial list names return to main menu return or main menu list phones select phone select mobile send mute set up...
Page 182: General Information
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Command System Operation RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the The Uconnect® Voice Command system allows following conditions: you to control your AM, FM radio, disk player, •...
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Pressing the Voice Command button while the WARNING! system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system Any voice commanded system should be used only will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or in safe driving conditions following all applicable change commands.
Page 184: Commands
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE At any point, if the system does not recognize one of your Main Menu commands, you will be prompted to repeat it. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice Com- button.
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Radio AM • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Disc Mode Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you To switch to Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) mode, say may say the following commands: “Bluetooth Streaming”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 • “Main menu setup” or – “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Switch to setup” • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — During the playback you may press the Voice Com- In this mode, you may say the following commands: mand button to stop playing memos.
Page 188: Voice Training
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training SEATS Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- vehicle. nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect® Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. WARNING! 1.
Page 189: Power Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Power Seats — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with eight-way power seats for the driver and front passenger. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. The switches control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Do not place any article under a power seat or impede Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat control which could cause a collision and serious controls.
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Tilting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat control which could cause a collision and serious...
Page 192: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path. Power Lumbar —...
Page 193: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Heated Seats — If Equipped Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On some models, the front and rear seats may be On models that are equipped with remote start, the equipped with heaters located in the seat cushions. driver’s heated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start.
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the switch once to select HIGH-level Rear Heated Seats heating. Press the switch a second time to select On some models, the second row seats are equipped with LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third heaters.
Page 195: Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The heat in use.
Page 196: Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you For models equipped with manual reclining seats, the have reached the desired position.
Page 197: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push Head Restraints back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its by restricting head movement in the event of a rear normal position.
Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Active Head Restraints — Front Seats To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo- button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily downward on the head restraint.
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.
Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable the head restraints require removal, see your autho- DVD players.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Head Restraints — Second Row Quad Seats Head Restraints — Second Row Bench To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint.
Page 202: Stow 'N Go® Seating - If Equipped
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stow ’n Go® Seating — If Equipped 4. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the “LOCK” position and then pull up on the storage bin On vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go® seating, the latch to open the cover.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 5. Pull upward on the seatback recliner lever located on The non-adjustable head restraint and seatback will fold the outboard side of the seat. automatically during the seat tumble. No additional actuation is necessary. Seatback Recliner Lever, Seat Tumble, And Head Restraint Fold Lever Non-Adjustable Head Restraint...
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tumbled Second Row Seat Automatic Folding Seatback 6. Push the seat into the storage bin. The seat will automatically tumble into position for easy storage. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 CAUTION! The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover. WARNING! In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Unstow Second Row Seats 1. Return the seatback to the upright position. 1. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. 2. Pull up on the strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 2. Return the head restraint to the upright position. Easy Entry Second Row The second row Stow ’n Go® seats allow easy entry to the third row seat or rear cargo area. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the outboard side of the seat.
Page 208: Quad Seats - If Equipped
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The seat will automatically fold into position for easy entry into the third row. WARNING! In the event of a collision you could be injured if the seat is not fully latched. Quad Seats — If Equipped Both Quad seats are adjustable forward or rearward.
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold-Flat Easy Entry To fold the seat, lift the recliner lever to the full upward The Quad seats can be tilted forward for easy entry into position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the third row.
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 For passengers seated in the third row, there is a pull Removal strap located on the outboard side of the seat near the The Quad seats can be removed if additional storage is bottom of the seat back.
Page 212: Second Row Bench Seat - If Equipped
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped Release levers are located on the rear leg assemblies, near the floor. To remove the seat, squeeze each release handle While the bench seat does not stow in the floor, it is and rotate downwards to deploy the wheels.
Page 213: Third Row Power Recline - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the detent posi- Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped tions on the floor. Squeeze the release handle and rotate The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat upward until the lock indicator button returns into the cushion, adjusts the seatback angle forward/rearward handle.
Page 214: Third Row Power Folding Seat - If Equipped
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Third Row Power Folding Seat — If Equipped The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open and the vehicle is in PARK. A one-touch power folding seat switch is located in the left rear trim panel as part of a switch bank.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 Left and right third row seats can be folded individually NOTE: or together. The third row power folding seat adjusts to • Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the small the following positions using the switch bank located on buckle and lower the head restraints before attempting the left rear trim panel: to fold/stow the power third row seats.
Page 216: Manually Folding Third Row Seats - If Equipped
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If Equipped 3. Pull release strap marked “2” located on the rear of the seat to lower the seatback. 1. Lower the center head restraint down to the seatback by pushing the button on the guide and pushing the head restraint down.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 4. Pull release strap marked “3” to release the anchors. 5. Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin. Release Strap “3” Release Strap “4” I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull release strap marked “2” to unlock the recliner. 3. Pulling strap “4” releases the seatback to return to its full upright position. 4. Raise the head restraint to its upright position. WARNING! In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor...
Page 219: Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death, never operate the vehicle with occupants in the third row seat while in the tailgate mode. Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats and some front seats.
Page 220: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Rke Transmitter To Memory
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE 4. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired Transmitter To Memory positions. NOTE: Each time the SET (S) button and a numbered 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets button (1 or 2) is pressed, you erase the memory settings (up to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set).
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 9. Select “Remote Linked to Memory” in the Electronic Memory Position Recall Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter “Yes”. NOTE: The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ positions.
Page 222: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Disable RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory To disable another RKE transmitter linked to either Memory Position, repeat Steps 1 to 5 for each RKE 1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and transmitter.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when The distance the driver seat moves depends on where you have the driver seat positioned when you remove the the driver seat position is less than 0.9 in (22.7 mm) key from the ignition switch.
Page 224: To Open And Close The Hood
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Move to the front of the vehicle and look inside the center of the hood opening. Locate, then push the To open the hood, two latches must be released. safety catch lever downward while raising the hood 1.
Page 225: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open LIGHTS position. Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the CAUTION! instrument panel. The switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to interior lights and the fog lights.
Page 226: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped for parking light and instrument panel light operation. When your headlights are in the AUTO mode and the Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for engine is running, the headlights will automatically turn headlight, parking light and instrument panel operation.
Page 227: Lights-On Reminder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 When exiting the vehicle the driver can choose to have Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped the headlights remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds or not The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the remain on.
Page 228: Dimmer Controls
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dimmer Controls Interior Lighting On The dimmer switch is located next to the headlight switch. Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the second detent (extreme top position) to turn on the interior lights.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 NOTE: The key must be out of the ignition switch or the The Halo control switch is located to the right of the ignition switch must be in the OFF position for this dimmer switch.
Page 230: Multifunction Lever
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the: • Turn Signals The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. • Headlight Beams Low/High • Flash-To-Pass (Optical Horn) • Front and Rear Wipers — Washer Functions Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show...
Page 231: Lane Change Assist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Turn Signal Warning Flash-To-Pass If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by traveled at over 18 mph (29 km/h) for about 1 mile lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate To Deactivate Perform either of the following steps to deactivate the 1. Select “Automatic High Beams — ON” through the SmartBeam™ system. EVIC. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “Under- 1.
Page 233: Battery Protection
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Battery Protection WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS This feature provides battery protection to avoid wearing The wipers and washers are operated by a switch within down the battery if the headlights, parking lights, or the multifunction lever.
Page 234: Intermittent Wiper System
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Always remove any buildup of snow that pre- Intermittent Wiper System vents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make off position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles and the blades cannot return to the off position, damage desirable.
Page 235: Windshield Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Windshield Washers Rear Wiper And Washer To use the Washer, push on the end of the lever to the Rotating the rotary ring to the first detent activates the second detent and hold while spray is desired. If the lever rear intermittent wipers.
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off The sensitivity of the system is adjustable from the multifunction lever. Wiper sensitivity position 3 has been through the EVIC (if equipped). Refer to “Electronic calibrated for best overall wiping sensitivity.
Page 237: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 • Neutral Wipe Inhibit — The Rain Sensing feature will TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN not operate when the ignition is ON, and the transmis- This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward sion shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position, and the or downward.
Page 238: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps the steering wheel upward or downward as desired.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Press the switch to turn on the heated WARNING! steering wheel. The light on the switch • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin will illuminate to indicate the steering wheel heater is on.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position. This feature allows the brake, accelerator, and clutch pedals (if equipped) to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. to return the adjustable pedals to pre-programmed positions. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Under- • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in standing The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
Page 242: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel.
Page 243: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on the same time.
Page 244: To Deactivate
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate increase until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established. A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 mph vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without (1.6 km/h) increase in set speed.
Page 245: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 To Accelerate For Passing WARNING! Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 246: Parksense® Sensors
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® will retain the last system state (enabled or ParkSense® Sensors disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is The four ParkSense® sensors, located in the rear fascia/ changed to the ON/RUN position. bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is ParkSense®...
Page 247: Parksense® Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 The ParkSense® Warning Display is located in the Instru- ParkSense® Display ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display audible warnings to indicate the distance between the will turn ON indicating the system status.
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 Fast Tone Continuous Tone I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 250: Enabling/Disabling Parksense
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than...
Page 251: Service The Parksense® Rear Park Assist System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 When ParkSense® is disabled, the instrument cluster will information. When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE display the “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for and the system has detected a faulted condition, the approximately five seconds.
Page 252: Cleaning The Parksense® System
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE Cleaning The ParkSense® System position and ParkSense® is turned OFF, the EVIC will Clean the ParkSense® sensors with water, car wash soap display “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for as and a soft cloth.
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 rear fascia/bumper. Failure to do so can result in the CAUTION! (Continued) system misinterpreting a close object as a sensor • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using problem, causing the “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYS- ParkSense®...
Page 254: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — WARNING! (Continued) IF EQUIPPED • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly recom- Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen image bly is disconnected from the vehicle when the of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the shift...
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width zones that will help indicate the distance to the rear of of the vehicle while a dashed center-line will indicate the vehicle. The following table shows the approximate the center of the vehicle to assist with aligning to a distances for each zone: hitch/receiver.
Page 256: Turning Parkview® On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With CAUTION! Navigation/Multimedia Radio • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView® should only 1. Press the “menu” hard-key. be used as a parking aid. The ParkView® camera is 2.
Page 257: Overhead Consoles
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 OVERHEAD CONSOLES Front Overhead Console Two versions of the overhead console are available. The base front overhead console model featured fixed incandescent courtesy/reading lights, flip-down sun- glass storage and conversation mirror. The premium front overhead console model features a LED focused light that illuminates the instrument panel cupholders, two swiveling LED lights, flip-down sunglass storage,...
Page 258: Courtesy/Interior Lighting
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy/Interior Lighting Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only) At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights At the front of the overhead console, a compartment is (standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn on provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 The door will slowly rotate to the full open position. Conversation Mirror Position NOTE: From the “conversation mirror” position, the Full Open Position door can only be closed. From this position, the door can be fully closed or, by rotating upward about 3/4 of the way and releasing, To return to the full open position, the door must first be positioned for conversation mirror use.
Page 260: Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights - If Equipped
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped The overhead console has two sets of courtesy lights. The lights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
Page 261: Rear Overhead Consoles - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped The rear overhead storage system is available in two versions: with or without sunroof. An additional LED at the front of the rear console shines down on the front foot-well area while in courtesy mode, for added convenience.
Page 262: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Console Halo Lighting The HomeLink® buttons, located on either the overhead console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- The rear overhead console has recessed halo lighting ent HomeLink® channels. The HomeLink® indicator is around the perimeter of the console base.
Page 263: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink®...
Page 264: Programming A Rolling Code
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons. • If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) there may be a light that blinks when the garage door away from the HomeLink®...
Page 266: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink® button you want to program and the hand-held trans- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, mitter button. follow these steps: 4.
Page 267: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button which may not be long enough for HomeLink® to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, law, some U.S.
Page 268: Using Homelink
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Watch for the HomeLink® indicator to change flash Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, up to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases.
Page 269: Security
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,). The Troubleshooting Tips hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, any time. here are some of the most common solutions: Security •...
Page 270: General Information
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following while you are programming the universal trans- two conditions: ceiver.
Page 271: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and visors on the overhead console. do not leave the key in the ignition switch (or leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 272: Opening Sunroof - Express
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop second.
Page 273: Venting Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result Wind Buffeting in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled. pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Page 274: Ignition Off Operation
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Off Operation Sunroof Fully Closed For Vehicles Not Equipped With The Electronic Vehicle Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the sunroof is fully closed. Information Center (EVIC) The power sunroof switch will remain active for 45 seconds ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS —...
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 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 276 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE One outlet in the removable floor console (if equipped) On vehicles equipped with the Super Console the power shares a fuse with the lower outlet in the instrument outlets are located under the retractable cover. To access panel and is also connected to the battery.
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 The outlet in the rear quarter panel near the liftgate and the upper outlet in the instrument panel are both con- trolled by the ignition switch. Each of these outlets can support 160 Watts (13 Amps). Do not exceed 160 Watts (13 Amps) for each of these outlets.
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, To avoid serious injury or death: vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet battery even more quickly.
Page 279: Power Inverter - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED The power inverter switch is located on the instrument panel below the climate controls. A 110 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet (if equipped) converts To turn on the power outlet, press the switch once. Press DC current to AC current, and is located on the left the switch a second time to turn the power outlet off.
Page 280: Cupholders
278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS There are cupholders located throughout the interior. All liners are removable for cleaning. Pull the flexible liner from the cupholder drawer or tray starting at one edge for easy removal. Refer to “Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders”...
Page 281: Super Console - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 Super Console — If Equipped For rear passengers two cupholders are located in the pull-out drawer, located in the back of the Super Console. On models equipped with the Super Console, there are Pull the drawer out to the first position to use the two cupholders located in the center of the console.
Page 282: Premium Console Cupholders - If Equipped
280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Premium Console Cupholders — If Equipped Interior Bottle Holders On models equipped with premium center consoles, there There are four bottle holders located in the interior. One are four cupholders located on the top of the console. bottle holder is molded into each front interior door trim panels, and one bottle holder is molded into each side sliding interior door trim panel.
Page 283: Smoker's Package Kit - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped With the optional authorized dealer-installed Smoker’s Package Kit, a removable ash receiver is inserted into one of the two cupholders in the center front instrument panel. To install the ash receiver, align the receiver so the thumb grip on the lid is facing rearward.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Upper Glove Compartment Lower Glove Compartment To open the upper compartment, press in on the button, To open the lower compartment pull out on the release located on the left side of the upper door. The door will handle.
Page 285: Door Trim Panel Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 Door Trim Panel Storage Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped The driver’s seatback has a primary storage pocket on all Front Door Storage models and an optional secondary mesh pocket. Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets for storage.
Page 286: Umbrella Holder
284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Umbrella Holder Second Row Floor Storage Bins An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded into The area below the floor covers, located in front of the the left front door entry scuff molding. second row seats, is available for storage.
Page 287: Storage Bin Safety Warning
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. Slide WARNING! (Continued) the storage bin locking mechanism to the unlocked • Do not operate the storage bin covers while the position to allow greater access to the storage bin. vehicle is in motion.
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever WARNING! (Continued) As a security measure, the Seat Storage Bin Cover has an • In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat Emergency Release Lever built into the latching mecha- storage bin covers are not properly latched.
Page 289: Center And Rear Overhead Console Storage - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 NOTE: In the event of an individual being locked inside the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from inside of the bin by pushing on the glow-in-the-dark lever attached to the storage bin cover latching mecha- nism.
Page 290: Coat Hooks
288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Coat Hooks Coat hooks are located along the headliner for the second and third row seating positions. The coat hook load limit is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Exceeding the recommended load limit can cause the coat hooks to break or disengage from the vehicle.
Page 291: Console Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 CONSOLE FEATURES Basic Console There are three consoles available: Basic, Premium and Basic Console features consist of the following: Super. • The basic console profile allows vehicle occupants to easily pass through the first row to the second. WARNING! •...
Page 292: Premium Console - If Equipped
290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Remove The Basic Floor Console 5. Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly latched. 1. Remove the front anchor cup plug and clip. WARNING! 2. Slide the console base forward while lifting slightly to In an accident, serious injury could result if the clear the rear load floor hook.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 • Upper storage bin can hold nine regular or 18 thin CDs Position 1 shows the console closed with four cupholders or other items and a convenient storage tray. • Large console center storage will store headphones for the available rear DVD entertainment system or other items •...
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Position 2 shows the raised storage tray revealing a large Dual Storage Bins storage area below. Position 3 shows the top portion of the console in a rearward position. This is accomplished by lifting the upper most latch at the front of the console.
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 Position 4 shows the complete console in its rearmost To Remove The Premium Floor Console position. Again, lifting second latch handle at the front of 1. Pull up on the bottom release handle in the front of the the console, allows complete access to a lower storage bin console.
Page 296: Super Console - If Equipped
294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Push down on the rear of the console until it is seated in the rear floor bracket. 5. Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly latched. WARNING! In an accident, serious injury could result if the removable floor console is not properly installed.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 NOTE: The front cupholder light ring and pass through lighting is controlled by a dimming switch located on the instrument panel, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. Located in the back of the super console is a storage drawer and cupholders for the rear passengers.
Page 298: Cargo Area Features
296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CARGO AREA FEATURES Press in on the flashlight to release it. Rechargeable Flashlight The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the right side of the cargo area. The flashlight snaps out of the bezel when needed.
Page 299: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, REAR WINDOW FEATURES twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on the climate control (Mode) knob.
Page 300: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
298 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The automatic load leveling system will provide a level- Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading the heating elements: conditions.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 299 crossbars, to maximum of 150 lbs (68 kg). The roof rack The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry weight does not increase the total load carrying capacity of the on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must vehicle.
Page 302: Deploying The Crossbars
300 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Deploying the Crossbars CAUTION! To deploy the crossbars, completely loosen the thumb Use care when removing and handling the crossbars screws at both ends of the crossbar and lift the crossbar to prevent damage to the vehicle. from its stowed position in the side rail.
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 301 Then, position the crossbars across the roof. NOTE: The crossbars are identical and can be placed in any two of the three deploy positions. Deployed Position Deploy Positions – Choose Two Of Three I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Make sure the directional arrows on the crossbars align Once the crossbars are set into position, tighten the thumb with the directional arrows on the side rails. Set the screws completely. crossbars into the deployed positions. Tightening Crossbar Crossbar To Side Rail Installation I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 303 Stowing the Crossbars Reverse the procedure to stow the crossbars, again, taking care to keep hand clear of pivoting joint. Crossbars are identical and can be stowed in either rail nest. Once the crossbars are stowed, tighten the thumb screws completely.
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Long loads which extend over the windshield, such • Check deployed crossbars frequently and retighten as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large thumb screws as necessary. frontal area should be secured to both the front and •...
Page 307: Sun Screens - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 305 WARNING! Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen. Continue pulling the sun screen until the tab is near the top of the window. Once the screen is completely to the top of the window, extend the top bar of the sun screen over the two hooks attached to the top of the window.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Oil Change Required ....339 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..312 ▫...
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) . . .343 Uconnect® 130 ......355 ▫...
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 ▫ Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped . . .376 UCONNECT® MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES™) — ▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped ......389 If Equipped .
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Listen To An Audio Source While A Video ▫ Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Is Playing ......403 Limited Warranty .
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 ▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED ......434 If Equipped .
Page 314: Instrument Panel Features
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Vents 5 — Analog Clock 9 — DVD – If Equipped 13 — Ignition Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Upper Glove Compartment 10 — Storage Bin 14 — Hood Release 3 —...
Page 315: Instrument Cluster - Base
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 316: Instrument Cluster - Premium
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 317: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS If the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on, a continuous chime will sound to 1. Tachometer alert you to turn the signal off. If either indicator flashes This gauge measures engine revolutions per minute at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair Message Display Area technician should leave the odometer reading the same When the appropriate conditions exist, the following as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, odometer messages will display: then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must door .
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) noFUSE Display — If Equipped” for further information. If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the Igni- tion Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improperly installed, or LoW tirE damaged, a “noFUSE”...
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unless reset, this message will continue to display each Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN Display — If Equipped position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- release the STEP button on the steering wheel.
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System brakes.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 9. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) CAUTION! The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine monitors engine and automatic transmission con- control system.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds Light”...
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 13. Fuel Door Reminder 16. Shift Lever Indicator The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the automatic transmission.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 18. Brake Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic This light monitors various brake functions, system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is including brake fluid level and parking brake indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on application.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System 19. Seat Belt Reminder Light (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/ Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight sec- Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS onds as a bulb check.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your Driving with a hot engine cooling system could Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads System Pressure Cap paragraph. “H”...
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 If the charging system light remains on, it means that the 24. Engine Temperature Warning Light vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging This light warns of an overheated engine condi- system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- tion.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 25. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light 26. Transmission Temperature Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the During sustained high speed driving or trailer Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The towing up long grades on hot days, the auto- light will come on when the ignition is first matic transmission oil may become too hot.
Page 331: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER CAUTION! (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This system conveniently allows the driver to select a The system allows the driver to select information by variety of useful information by pressing the switches pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the wheel: following: •...
Page 333: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 UP Button BACK Button Press and release the UP button to scroll up- Press the BACK button to scroll back to a ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, previous menu or sub-menu. Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units, System Setup) and sub-menus.
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Unstored Messages The main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the menu. The main display area also displays pop up condition that activated the message is cleared.
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • Wrong Key The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the • Damaged Key middle, and red telltales on the left. • Key not programmed When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays •...
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • RKE Battery Low • Blind Spot System Off — This message is displayed when the ignition is turned to ON to indicate the Blind • Service Keyless System Spot System has been turned off. •...
Page 337: Evic White Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • Electronic Speed Control SET EVIC White Telltale Lights This light will turn on when the electronic This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- speed control is SET. For further information, tales. These telltales include: refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 338: Evic Red Telltale Lights
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Pressure Warning Light will display in the telltale display area. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the SELECT button to turn This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The off the message. If the problem continues, the message light should turn on momentarily when the engine is will appear the next time the vehicle is started.
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 If the charging system light remains on, it means that the If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho- system.
Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and CAUTION! stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- hicle.
Page 341: Oil Change Required
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Oil Change Required Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the indicator system. The Oil Change Required message will ON/ RUN position (Do not start the engine.) flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds, after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next...
Page 342: Fuel Economy
340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you fuel economy is reset, the display will read “zero” for start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not two seconds. Then, the history information will be reset.
Page 343: Vehicle Speed
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 Distance To Empty (DTE) Miles Per Gallon (MPG) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with This display shows the instantaneous MPG in bar graph the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is form while driving.
Page 344: Trip Info
342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip Info Elapsed Time Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Trip Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset Info” is highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT when the ignition switch is in the ACC position.
Page 345: Units
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 • Coolant Temp Units Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Units” Displays the actual coolant temperature. displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT • Oil Temp button. The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) can be changed between English and Metric Displays the actual oil temperature.
Page 346: Messages
344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Messages # Compass / Temperature Display Select from Main Menu using the UP or DOWN buttons. The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is This feature shows the number of stored warning mes- facing. The EVIC will display one of eight compass sages (in the # place holder).
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 3. Press the DOWN button until “Calibrate Compass” is 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or displayed in the EVIC then press and release the metallic objects) until the CAL indicator displayed in the SELECT button.
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 heading.
Page 349: Compass Variance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass Variance” Press and release the UP or DOWN button until System message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the Setup is highlighted in the main menu of the EVIC. Then SELECT button.
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Nav–Turn By Turn is removed showing the system has been deactivated. Refer to “Rear Park Assist System” in “Understanding When this feature is selected the navigation system The Features Of Your Vehicle” for system function and utilizes voice commands, guiding you through the drive operating information.
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE system has been activated or the check-mark is removed transmitter UNLOCK button twice, to unlock the passen- showing the system has been deactivated. ger’s doors. When All Doors 1st Press is selected, all of Remote Start Comfort Sys.
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the appears next to the feature showing the system has been system has been activated or the check-mark is removed activated or the check-mark is removed showing the showing the system has been deactivated.
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 then press and release the SELECT button until a check- Intermittent Wiper Options — If Equipped mark appears next to the setting, showing that the setting When ON is selected, the system will automatically has been selected. activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button Flashers with Sliding Door until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing When this feature is selected the signal lamps activate that the setting has been selected. when power or manual sliding doors are in operation, signaling other drivers that someone may be exiting or Illuminated Approach...
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 Easy Exit Seat To make your selection, press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the feature This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to showing the system has been activated or the check-mark enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
Page 356: Uconnect® 730N/430/430N Cd/Dvd/Hdd/Nav - If Equipped
354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To make your selection, press and release the SELECT Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — button until a check-mark appears next to the feature IF EQUIPPED showing the system has been activated or the check-mark Refer to your Uconnect® user’s manual for detailed is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
Page 357: Uconnect® 130
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 Uconnect® 130 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio.
Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next will begin to blink. listenable station in AM/FM mode.
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between will display.
Page 360: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio CAUTION! (Continued) ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button AM/FM Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate...
Page 363: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited. When writing •...
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal Specification quency (kHz) CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after...
Page 365: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 Playback of MP3 Files Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MP3 player, or iPod®, and utilize the vehicle’s audio...
Page 366: Uconnect® 130 With Satellite Radio
364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio.
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 SEEK Buttons If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With Uconnect Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next Phone” message will display on the radio screen. listenable station in AM/FM mode.
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Clock Setting Procedure starting at Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. procedure, starting at Step 2. 2.
Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between will display.
Page 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Program Type format types: Display Oldies Oldies 16-Digit Character Program Type Personality Persnlty Display Public Public No program type or None undefined Rhythm and Blues R &...
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 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 372: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. MP3 Audio Play The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by NOTE: pressing the pushbutton twice.
Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the CAUTION! (Continued) radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display other side is a CD) should not be used, and they can will show the track number, and index time in minutes cause damage to the player.
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button AM/FM Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate...
Page 375: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited. When writing •...
Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal Specification quency (kHz) CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after...
Page 377: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 Playback of MP3 Files LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc.
Page 378: Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped to return to elapsed time display. Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode coast.
Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Selecting Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode Number (ESN/SID) Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. Please have the following information available when A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio calling: mode.
Page 380 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Reception Quality SEEK Buttons Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next following reasons: channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down.
Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 additional three seconds will make the radio display the Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return type. to normal display). By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type RW/FF function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next...
Page 382: Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) - If Equipped
380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory This allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2 When you are receiving a channel that you wish to memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.
Page 383: Setting The Analog Clock
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ panel, press and hold the button until the setting is REL/RET radios only with Uconnect®.
Page 384: Connecting The Ipod® Or External Usb Device
382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate Uconnect® Multimedia radio User’s Manual for iPod® or external USB device support capability. • Connecting an iPod® or consumer electronic audio device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the iPod®...
Page 385: Using This Feature
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 not available in the glove compartment, route the cable Using This Feature away from the lid latch and in a place that will allow the By using an iPod® cable, or an external USB device to lid to close without damaging the cable.
Page 386: Controlling The Ipod® Or External Usb Device Using Radio Buttons
384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons playing a track, skips to the next track or press the VR button and say Next Track . To get into the iPod®/USB/MP3 control mode and •...
Page 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 • Use the << SEEK and SEEK>> buttons to jump to the • Press the SCAN button to use iPod®/USB/MP3 de- previous or next track. Pressing the SEEK>> button vice scan mode, which will play the first 10 seconds of during play mode will jump to the next track in the each track in the current list and then forward to the list, or press the VR button and say Next or Previous...
Page 388: List Or Browse Mode
386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • During all List modes, the iPod® displays all lists in List Or Browse Mode “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described of the list, just turn the wheel backward (counter- below, will bring up List mode.
Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 • To exit List mode without selecting a track, press the CAUTION! same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode. • Leaving the iPod® or external USB device (or any • LIST button: The LIST button will display the top supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in ex- level menu of the iPod®...
Page 390: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) Selecting A Different Audio Device Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the 1. Press the PHONE button to begin. Uconnect® phone system. 2. After the Ready prompt and following the beep, say Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons Setup , then say Select Audio Devices .
Page 391: Uconnect® Multimedia - Video Entertainment System (Ves™)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 Browse Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) device. Only the current song that is playing will display info. UCONNECT® MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES™) — If Equipped Getting Started • Screen(s) located in the overhead console: Unfold the overhead LCD screen(s) by pushing the button on the Video Entertainment System (VES™) overhead console behind the screen(s).
Page 392: Blu-Ray Player
390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turn on the Player (if equipped on Dual Screen Sys- Blu-ray Player tem) by pushing the Power button, located on the far Play A Blu-ray Disc left, or by pressing the button on the Remote Control. To view a Blu-ray insert the disc into the Blu-ray VES™...
Page 393: Play Video Games
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 Using the Remote Control • Select an audio channel (Channel 1 for 2nd row screen and Channel 2 for 3rd row screen), then press the source key and select VES™ Disc from the menu. • Press popup/menu key to navigate disc menu and options.
Page 394 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ jacks: NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the vehicle’s Power Inverter.
Page 395 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then touch either AUX 1 or AUX 2 in the VES column (depending which AUX input 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. is used).
Page 396: Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 2. Using The Remote Control 1. Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control and the Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is playing then only a small banner will appear on the bottom of the screen.
Page 397 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and choose 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. an audio source.
Page 398: Dual Video Screen
396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Dual Video Screen 3. To watch a DVD on Screen 1 for second row passen- gers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone NOTE: Typically there are two different ways to operate switch is on Channel 1. the features of the Video Entertainment System (VES™).
Page 399 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
Page 400: Play A Dvd Using The Ves™ Player (If Equipped)
398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in Play A DVD Using The VES™ Player (If Equipped) the MEDIA column. To exit touch the back arrow at 1. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The VES™ the top left of the screen.
Page 401 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 Using The Remote Control NOTE: • Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown 1. Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control. on the left side of the screen. 2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2, highlight VES DISC by either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by •...
Page 402 400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in the VES column. To exit touch the back arrow soft-key 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. at the top left of the screen.
Page 403: Play A Blu-Ray Disc Using The Blu-Ray Player (If Equipped)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 NOTE: Play A Blu-ray Disc Using The Blu-ray Player (If Equipped) • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC 1. Insert the Blu-ray disc with the label facing up. The tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
Page 404 402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Remote Control Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 1. Press the SOURCE button on the Blu-ray player Re- 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. mote Control. 2. Touch the Rear VES™ soft-key to display the Rear 2.
Page 405: Is Playing
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 • Viewing a Blu-ray Disc on the Touch-Screen radio 2. While looking at the video screen, either press Up/ screen is not available in all states/provinces, and the Down/Left/Right on the Remote Control to highlight vehicle must be stopped, and the shift lever must be in the desired audio source or repeatedly press the the PARK position for vehicles with automatic trans-...
Page 406 404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and choose 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. an audio source.
Page 407: Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 • Selecting a video source on Channel 2, the video Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System source will display on the third row screen or Screen 2 • VES is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio and can be heard on Channel 2.
Page 408: Ves™ Remote Control - If Equipped
406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL VES™ Remote Control – If Equipped Controls And Indicators 1. Power – Turns the screen and wireless headphone transmitter for the selected Channel on or off. To hear audio while the screen is closed, press the Power button to turn the headphone transmitter on.
Page 409 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 4. Channel/Screen Selector Switch - Indicates which 7. POP UP/MENU – Press to return to the main menu of channel is being controlled by the remote control. a DVD disc, to select a satellite audio channel from the When the selector switch is in the Channel 1 position, Station list, or select playback modes (SCAN/ the remote controls the functionality of headphone...
Page 410 408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11. MUTE – Press to mute the headphone audio output 16. BACK – When navigating in menu mode, press to for the selected channel. return to the previous screen. When navigating a DVDs disc menu, the operation depends on the disc’s 12.
Page 411: Blu-Ray Player Remote Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 Blu-ray Player Remote Control – If Equipped Controls And Indicators 1. Power – Turns the screen and wireless headphone transmitter for the selected Channel on or off. To hear audio while the screen is closed, press the Power button to turn the headphone transmitter on.
Page 412 410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL – Press to navigate menus. 11. KEYPAD – Press to navigate chapters or titles. 6. SETUP – Press to access the Blu-ray Setup menu ▪ (Stop) – Stops disc play. screen. When a disc is loaded in the Blu-ray player –...
Page 413: Remote Control Storage
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 411 Remote Control Storage The video screen(s) come with a built in storage compart- ment for the remote control which is accessible when the screen is opened. To remove the remote, use your index finger to pull and rotate the remote towards you. Do not try to pull the remote straight down as it will be very difficult to remove.
Page 414: Locking The Remote Control
412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Locking The Remote Control Replacing The Remote Control Batteries All remote control functionality can be disabled as a The remote control requires two AAA batteries for op- parental control feature. eration. To replace the batteries: •...
Page 415: Headphones Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 413 Headphones Operation The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. Front seat occupants receive some headphone audio coverage to allow them to adjust the headphone volume for the young rear seat occupants that may not be able to do so for themselves.
Page 416: Blu-Ray Headphones Operation
414 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blu-ray Headphones Operation The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. Front seat occupants receive some headphone audio coverage to allow them to adjust the headphone volume for the young rear seat occupants that may not be able to do so for themselves.
Page 417: Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 415 • When both switches are on Channel 2, the Remote is Controls controlling Channel 2 and the headphones are tuned to The headphone power indicator and controls are located the audio of the VES™ Channel 2. on the right ear cup.
Page 418: Replacing The Headphone Batteries
416 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Replacing The Headphone Batteries How Long Does the Coverage Last? This warranty lasts as long as you own the Product. Each set of headphones requires two AAA batteries for operation. To replace the batteries: What Does This Warranty Cover? Except as specified below, this warranty covers any Product that in normal •...
Page 419: System Information
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 417 INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEM- If you have any questions or comments regarding your PLARY, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY Unwired® wireless headphones, please phone 1-888-293- KIND OR NATURE WHATSOEVER. Some states and 3332 or email customersupport@unwiredtechnology.com. jurisdictions may not allow the exclusion or limitation of You may register your Unwired®...
Page 420 418 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the radio functions (FM, AM, or SAT) are in the shared When in shared disc mode both the radio and the VES™ mode with the VES™, only the radio is able to control the have control of the video functions.
Page 421: Information Mode Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 419 Information Mode Display 4. Channel 2 Mode 5. Channel 2 Shared Status 6. Channel 2 Audio Only/Mute 7. Channel 1 ENTER/OK Button Action 8. Channel 2 ENTER/OK Button Action 9. Clock 10. Video Lock 11. Not Available / Error 12.
Page 422: Numeric Keypad Menu
420 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Numeric Keypad Menu When the display for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 shows DIRECT TUNE, pressing the remote control’s OK button activates a numeric keypad menu. This screen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency, satellite channel, or track number.
Page 423: Station List Menu
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 421 Station List Menu Disc Menu When listening to Satellite audio, pressing the remote control’s POP UP/MENU button displays a list of all available channels. Navigate this list using the remote control’s navigation buttons ( , ) to find the desired station, press the remote control’s ENTER/OK button to tune to that station.
Page 424: Display Settings
422 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display Settings Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed When watching a video source (DVD Video with the disc To listen to only audio portion of the channel with the in Play mode, Aux Video, etc.), pressing the remote screen closed: control’s SETUP button activates the Display Settings •...
Page 425: Disc Formats
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 423 • CD: CD-DA, VCD, CD-TEXT Disc Formats • DVD/CD: MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX (versions 3 – 6) The VES™ DVD player is capable of playing the follow- ing types of discs (12 cm or 8 cm diameter): profile 3.0 •...
Page 426 424 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you increase the volume level to account for this To help avoid playback problems, use the following change in level, remember to lower the volume before guidelines when recording discs. changing the disc or to another mode. •...
Page 427 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 425 If you are still having trouble writing a disc that is .WMA . To prevent incorrect playback, do not use playable in the VES™ DVD player, check with the disc these extensions for any other types of files. recording software publisher for more information about •...
Page 428 426 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • To change the current file, use the remote control’s or skipping forward 1.0 to 3.0 seconds at a time. If the end DVD player’s button to advance to the next file, or of the disc is reached, the DVD player will return to the button to return to the start of the current or beginning of the disc and attempt to play the start of the previous file.
Page 429: Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 427 Display All of the Language settings have a special Other setting to accommodate languages other than Japanese or English. Other Language Setup These languages are selected using a special four-digit code. To enter a new language code, activate the DVD Setup Menu.
Page 430 428 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL digit, press the remote control’s Right cursor button to Rating and Password Setup select the next digit. Repeat this digit selection sequence The Rating and Password settings work together to for all four digits. control the types of DVDs that your family watches. Most •...
Page 431 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 429 The default rating is Level 8 (play all discs without a To set the password, activate the DVD Setup Menu and password) and the default password is 0000. follow these additional instructions: • Using the remote control Left and Right cursor buttons, select the Rating tab.
Page 432 430 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • After the four-digit password is entered, press the remote To set the rating, activate the DVD Setup Menu and control’s ENTER/OK button to accept the change. follow these additional instructions: • Using the remote control’s Left and Right cursor buttons, select the Rating tab.
Page 433: Product Agreement
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 431 • THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC Product Agreement PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PER- Software SONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CON- This product contains software licensed under GNU SUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE General Public License (GPL) or GNU Lesser General WITH THE AVC STANDARD ( AVC VIDEO ) Public License (LGPL), etc.
Page 434 432 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE VC-1 Patents PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PER- Cinavia Notice SONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CON- This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of SUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE unauthorized copies of some commercially-produced WITH THE VC-1 STANDARD ( VC-1 VIDEO ) film and videos and their soundtracks.
Page 435 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 433 patents issued and pending as well as copyright and DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, trade secret protection for certain aspects of such tech- Symbol and DTS 2.0 Channel are trademarks of DTS, nology.
Page 436: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
434 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trade- STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — marks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are IF EQUIPPED used under license. Trademark • Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™ and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
Page 437: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 435 The right-hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the The button located in the center of the left-hand switch center, and controls the volume and mode of the sound will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- system.
Page 438: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
436 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective coating To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, precautions: or have protection encoding.
Page 439: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 437 CLIMATE CONTROLS The primary control for the rear blower is on the front climate control unit located on the instrument panel. The Climate Control system allows you to regulate the When the front control is in any position other than rear, temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating the front control operates all the rear functions.
Page 440 438 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Rear Blower Control — If Equipped • Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the rear system in any mode you select. The rear blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “O”...
Page 441 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 439 position. Blower control should be left in the ON 7. Front Defrost Mode position to allow the climate control to either warm or Air is directed through the windshield and side cool the vehicle. window demist outlets. Use Defrost mode with 4.
Page 442 440 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) • You can turn off the heated mirror feature at anytime • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive by pressing the rear window defroster switch a second window cleaners on the interior surface of the time.
Page 443 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 441 • In order to prevent fogging, when the Recirculation NOTE: button is pressed and the mode control is set to Panel, • If the Recirculation button is pressed when the system the A/C will engage automatically. is in Defrost mode the Recirculation LED indicator will •...
Page 444 442 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11. Floor Mode Button NOTE: For maximum airflow to the rear, the center instrument panel outlets can be directed toward the rear Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small seat passengers. amount through the defrost and side window de- mist outlets.
Page 445: Rear Manual Climate Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 443 Rear Manual Climate Control — If Equipped The Rear Manual Climate Control system has floor air outlets at the rear of the right side sliding door, and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position. The unit provides warm or cool air through the floor and upper outlets.
Page 446 444 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Blower Control Rear Temperature Control The rear blower control knob can be manually set to off, To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, or any fixed blower speed, by rotating the knob from low rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to lower to high.
Page 447 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 445 Rear Mode Control NOTE: In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head- Auto Mode liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. • The rear system automatically maintains the correct Floor Mode mode and comfort level desired by the rear seat occupants.
Page 448: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
446 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — The Three-Zone ATC system automatically maintains the If Equipped interior comfort level desired by the driver and all passen- gers. The system automatically adjusts the air temperature, • Front Three-Zone ATC allows both driver and front the airflow volume, amount of outside air recirculation and passenger seat occupant, and rear seat occupants to the airflow direction.
Page 449 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 447 1. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button 5. Front Auto Indicator Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning This indicates when the system is in Front Auto mode. (A/C) setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. 6.
Page 450 448 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Passenger Temperature Control Up/Down Button 12. Auto Temperature Control Button Provides the passenger with independent temperature Controls airflow temperature, distribution, volume, and control. Push the top button for warmer temperatures or the amount of air recirculation automatically. Press and the lower button for cooler temperature settings.
Page 451 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 449 15. Mode Control Button Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The Front ATC Panel Press and release to select between Modes (Panel, Bi- The Three-Zone ATC system allows for adjustment of the Level, Floor, Mix). Performing this function will cause the rear climate controls from the front ATC panel.
Page 452 450 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Blower Control Display This display shows the current Blower speed selection. 4. Rear Auto Indicator This indicates when the system is in Rear Auto mode. Automatic Operation 1. Press the AUTO button on the front ATC Panel and the words Front Auto will illuminate in the front ATC display, along with two temperatures for the driver and front passenger.
Page 453 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 451 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is Rear Mode Control not necessary to change the settings. You will experi- Headliner Mode ence the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the Air comes from the outlets in the headliner.
Page 454 452 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Operation The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by adjusting the blower control outer dial. The fan will now This system offers a full complement of manual override operate at a fixed speed until additional speeds are features.
Page 455 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 453 Bi-Level Mode Mix Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window outlets and defrost outlets. A slight amount of demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or air is also directed through the side window demister snowy conditions.
Page 456 454 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air Conditioning (A/C) Recirculation Control • The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the opera- When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, tor to manually activate or deactivate the air condi- you may wish to recirculate interior air by tioning system.
Page 457 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 455 Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — The rear ATC system is located in the headliner, near the If Equipped center of the vehicle. The rear ATC system has floor air outlets at the rear of the right side sliding door, and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position.
Page 458 456 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Press the Rear Temperature Lock button on the front NOTE: ATC panel. This turns off the Rear Temperature Lock • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for icon in the rear temperature knob. cold or hot vehicles.
Page 459 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 457 Rear Blower Control Rear Temperature Control The rear blower control knob can be manually set to off, To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, or any fixed blower speed, by rotating the knob from low rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to lower to high.
Page 460: Summer Operation
458 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Headliner Mode Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant of these outlets can be individually adjusted to to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect direct the flow of air.
Page 461: Vacation/Storage
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 459 Vacation/Storage Outside Air Intake Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves.
Page 462 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 463 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....465 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ... .472 ▫ Automatic Transmission ....465 ▫...
Page 464 462 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) ....501 DRIVING THROUGH WATER ... . .486 ▫...
Page 465 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 ▫ Snow Tires ......520 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . . .529 ▫...
Page 466 464 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ....546 FLEXIBLE FUEL — IF EQUIPPED ...542 ▫...
Page 467: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children), and do not present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-...
Page 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start) CAUTION! NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the ing precautions are not observed: accelerator pedal.
Page 469: Keyless Enter-N-Go™ - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 Keyless Enter-N-Go™ – If Equipped 3. Press firmly on the center of the button to secure it into position. This feature allows the driver to oper- ate the ignition switch with the push Removing The Button of a button, as long as the ENGINE 1.
Page 470: Normal Starting
468 STARTING AND OPERATING Normal Starting To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button 1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then press and release 1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL. the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Page 471: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 • Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position: NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN (engine not running) position and the transmission is in • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to PARK, the system will automatically time out after change the ignition switch to the ACC position (EVIC 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the...
Page 472: If Engine Fails To Start
470 STARTING AND OPERATING If Engine Fails To Start WARNING! (Continued) • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster WARNING! cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the battery or the battery in another vehicle.
Page 473: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 3. Press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button The starter motor will disengage automatically in 10 sec- once. onds. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to The starter motor will engage automatically, run for 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”...
Page 474: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
472 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits CAUTION! quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- grounded, three-wire extension cord.
Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) the ignition is in the OFF position, the shift lever is • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against un- if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. wanted movement.
Page 476: Key Ignition Park Interlock
474 STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/ unless the brakes are applied.
Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will change the following: • The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift later. • The transmission will skip select gears during shifts to allow the engine to operate at lower speeds. •...
Page 478: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
476 STARTING AND OPERATING Six-Speed Automatic Transmission The shift lever position display (located in the instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of PARK (Refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System” in this section).
Page 479: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 477 The transmission shift lever has only PARK, REVERSE, PARK NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift positions. Manual down- This range supplements the parking brake by locking the shifts can be made using the Electronic Range Select transmission. The engine can be started in this range. (ERS) shift control (described later in this section).
Page 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) hit someone or something. Only shift into gear • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the when the engine is idling normally and your foot is parking brake. Always apply the parking brake firmly pressing the brake pedal.
Page 481 STARTING AND OPERATING 479 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to must cycle the ignition switch from the OFF posi- be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number tion to the ON/RUN position, and also press the of reasons.
Page 482 480 STARTING AND OPERATING The following indicators should be used to ensure that NEUTRAL you have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position: Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged • When shifting into PARK, firmly move the transmis- periods with the engine running.
Page 483 STARTING AND OPERATING 481 hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or while CAUTION! towing heavy trailers), use the Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control (described below) to select a lower gear range. Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other Under these conditions, using a lower gear range will reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause improve performance and extend transmission life by reduc-...
Page 484 482 STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission Limp Home Mode 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. Transmission function is monitored electronically for 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could 5. Restart the engine. result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated.
Page 485 STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation current gear in the instrument cluster, and maintain that gear as the top available gear. Once in ERS mode, tapping The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows the the shift lever to the left (-) or right (+) will change the top driver to limit the highest available gear when the shift available gear.
Page 486 484 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum Torque Converter Clutch deceleration (engine braking), tap the shift lever to the A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been left (-) repeatedly as the vehicle slows. The transmission included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle.
Page 487: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Acceleration wedge of water to build up between the tire and road Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- surface.
Page 488: Flowing/Rising Water
486 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING THROUGH WATER Shallow Standing Water Driving through water more than a few inches/centi- Although your vehicle is capable of driving through meters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety shallow standing water, consider the following Caution and prevent damage to your vehicle.
Page 489 STARTING AND OPERATING 487 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause damage • Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- when driving through standing water.
Page 490: Power Steering
488 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering system. This noise should be considered normal, and it The standard power steering system will give you good does not in any way damage the steering system. vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces.
Page 491: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 489 Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and service interval is not required. The fluid should only be with the engine off to prevent injury from moving checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 492: Parking Brake
490 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the PARK position. The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully.
Page 493 STARTING AND OPERATING 491 NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Light”...
Page 494: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
492 STARTING AND OPERATING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING! (Continued) The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged vehicle stability and brake performance under most before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake braking conditions.
Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 • Brake pedal pulsations WARNING! (Continued) • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end • The Anti-Lock Brake System cannot prevent colli- of the stop sions, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or WARNING! hydroplaning.
Page 496: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
494 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light If both the “Brake Warning Light” and the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” remain on, the ABS and Electronic The “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” moni- Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not function- tors the anti-lock brake system.
Page 497: Traction Control System (Tcs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 Traction Control System (TCS) and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions, The Traction Control System (TCS) monitors the amount and do not switch off the ESC or TCS. of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels.
Page 498: Brake Assist System (Bas)
496 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! The Brake Assist System (BAS) is designed to optimize • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency brak- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase ing maneuvers.
Page 499: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) WARNING! The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) enhances direc- The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- tional control and stability of the vehicle under various vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the driving conditions.
Page 500 498 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes Light” will be illuminated. When in the “Partial Off” mode, ESC will operate without engine torque manage- The “ESC Off” switch is located in the center ment. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in switch bank, next to the hazard flasher switch.
Page 501 STARTING AND OPERATING 499 running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator WARNING! (Continued) Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a • Trailer Sway control (TSC) is disabled when the malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this ESC system is in the Partial Off mode.
Page 502: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
500 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Trailer Sway Control (TSC) • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momen- actions to attempt to stop the sway.
Page 503: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
STARTING AND OPERATING 501 HSA Activation Criteria WARNING! The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle activate: down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the • Vehicle must be stopped. trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
Page 504 502 STARTING AND OPERATING For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the WARNING! following steps: There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than NOTE: You must complete Steps 1 through 8 within 8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, 90 seconds.
Page 505 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 7. Press the “ESC Off” switch (located in the lower switch Towing With HSA bank below the climate controls) four times within HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade 20 seconds. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator when pulling a trailer.
Page 506: Tire Safety Information
504 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! (Continued) Tire Markings • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK and using the parking brake, it will roll down the hill and could cause a collision with another ve- hicle or object.
Page 507 STARTING AND OPERATING 505 • Temporary spare tires are spares designed for tempo- NOTE: rary emergency use only. Temporary high pressure • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded design standards.
Page 508 506 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 509 STARTING AND OPERATING 507 EXAMPLE: R = Construction code — R means radial construction — D means diagonal or bias construction 15 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol —...
Page 510: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
508 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Load Identification: ..blank..= Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire Extra Load (XL) = Extra load (or reinforced) tire Light Load (LL) = Light load tire C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load—...
Page 511 STARTING AND OPERATING 509 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation — This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
Page 512: Tire Terminology And Definitions
510 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle Cold Tire Inflation Pressure has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 513: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 511 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door.
Page 514 512 STARTING AND OPERATING To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 3) tire size designed for your vehicle vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires.
Page 515 STARTING AND OPERATING 513 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the of your vehicle with varying seating configurations...
Page 516 514 STARTING AND OPERATING I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 517: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 515 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 518 516 STARTING AND OPERATING Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability WARNING! (Continued) Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the ride.
Page 519: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 517 Tire Inflation Pressures CAUTION! The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always driver’s side “B” Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture door.
Page 520: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
518 STARTING AND OPERATING Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and temperature changes. within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change.
Page 521: Radial Ply Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 Radial Ply Tires Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and additional information. WARNING! Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on diately with another Run Flat tire of identical size and your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly.
Page 522: Summer Or Three Season Tires - If Equipped
520 STARTING AND OPERATING Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or (120 km/h).
Page 523: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 521 of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
Page 524: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
522 STARTING AND OPERATING Full Size Spare – If Equipped tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the first opportunity.
Page 525: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 523 Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or to help you in determining when your tires should be for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- replaced.
Page 526: Life Of Tire
524 STARTING AND OPERATING These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread WARNING! grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Page 527 STARTING AND OPERATING 525 when replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the “Tread Wear Indicators”. Refer to the Tire and Loading safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle. Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for the size designation of your tire.
Page 528: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
526 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) WARNING! (Continued) Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clear- • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or ance. Follow these recommendations to guard against capacity, other than what was originally equipped damage: on your vehicle.
Page 529 STARTING AND OPERATING 527 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Install device as tightly as possible and then re- Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow) tighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km). between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable •...
Page 530: Tire Rotation Recommendations
528 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at does not apply to some directional tires that must not be different loads and perform different steering, driving, reversed.
Page 531: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 529 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure threshold for any reason, including low temperature based on the cold inflation tire placard pressure require- effects, or natural air pressure loss through the tire.
Page 532 530 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The vehicle may need to be driven for up to CAUTION! 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this infor- • The TPMS has been optimized for the original mation. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have For example, your vehicle may have a recommended been established for the tire size equipped on your cold (parked for more than three hours) tire placard...
Page 533: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 531 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the tire. maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition.
Page 534 532 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Tire Pressure The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a Warnings system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”...
Page 535 STARTING AND OPERATING 533 Vehicles With Compact Spare 4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will sound, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” 1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on TPMS sensor.
Page 536: Premium System - If Equipped
534 STARTING AND OPERATING Premium System – If Equipped TPMS Low Pressure Warnings The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim- The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illumi- mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels. nate in the instrument cluster, and an audible chime will Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem be activated when one or more of the four active road tire transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver Module.
Page 537 STARTING AND OPERATING 535 NOTE: The vehicle may need to be driven for up to displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this any of the following scenarios: information.
Page 538 536 STARTING AND OPERATING pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pres- 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors 15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring but they may not be in the correct vehicle position.
Page 539 STARTING AND OPERATING 537 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and General Information reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 540: Fuel Requirements
538 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- 3.6L Engine wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties This engine is designed to meet all emis- necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, sions regulations and provide excellent fuel and durability for your vehicle.
Page 541: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 539 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol may be used in your vehicle.
Page 542: Mmt In Gasoline
540 STARTING AND OPERATING To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug E-85 perform the following: life and reduces emissions system performance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline • drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer) without MMT be used in your vehicle.
Page 543: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 541 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentrations performance: of methanol.
Page 544: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
542 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- WARNING! tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon conditions repaired promptly.
Page 545 STARTING AND OPERATING 543 subjects that are unique to these vehicles. Please refer to CAUTION! the other sections of this manual for information on features that are common between Flexible Fuel and Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can gasoline-only powered vehicles.
Page 546: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
544 STARTING AND OPERATING Ethanol Fuel (E-85) For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternating between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recommended. E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: •...
Page 547: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
You can expect your miles per gallon tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to (mpg)/miles per liter and your driving range to decrease Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR® or an by about 30%, compared to gasoline operation. equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.
Page 548: Replacement Parts
546 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- left side of the vehicle.
Page 549 STARTING AND OPERATING 547 NOTE: The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened WARNING! while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door.
Page 550: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
548 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a is full.
Page 551: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 549 • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) VEHICLE LOADING • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar.
Page 552 550 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Rim Size The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles listed.
Page 553 STARTING AND OPERATING 551 Overloading Loading The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the down low and be sure you distribute their weight as front and rear GAWR.
Page 554: Trailer Towing
552 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for In this section you will find safety tips and information further information. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle.
Page 555 STARTING AND OPERATING 553 rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica- Frontal Area tion Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the information. maximum width of the front of a trailer. Trailer Sway Control WARNING! The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping...
Page 556 554 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Carrying Hitch Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier tongue A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weights (TW), and may be required depending on vehicle weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or and trailer configuration/loading to comply with gross some other connecting point of the vehicle.
Page 557 STARTING AND OPERATING 555 Without Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 558 556 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
Page 559 STARTING AND OPERATING 557 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. GCWR Engine/ Max. GTW (Gross Max. Tongue (Gross Combined Frontal Area Transmission Trailer Weight) Weight Weight Rating) 3.6L/Automatic 8,750 lbs (3 969 kg)
Page 560 558 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and your bumper or trailer hitch. should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
Page 561 STARTING AND OPERATING 559 Consider the following items when computing the Towing Requirements weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- • The tongue weight of the trailer. train components, the following guidelines are recom- mended.
Page 562 560 STARTING AND OPERATING Perform the maintenance listed in the “Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) Schedule.” Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not proper maintenance intervals. When towing a trailer, overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can never exceed the GAWR or GCWR ratings.
Page 563 STARTING AND OPERATING 561 Towing Requirements – Tires WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact • GCWR must not be exceeded. spare tire. • Total weight must be distributed between the tow • Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe vehicle and the trailer such that the following four and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
Page 564 562 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes CAUTION! • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. loaded, it should have its own brakes and they This could cause inadequate braking and possible should be of adequate capacity.
Page 565 STARTING AND OPERATING 563 The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle WARNING! (Continued) but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping Refer to the following illustrations. distance. When towing you should allow for addi- tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Page 566: Towing Tips
564 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE gear can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in DRIVE, use the Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control to select a lower gear range.
Page 567 STARTING AND OPERATING 565 If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 min- Cooling System utes of continuous operation, then change the transmis- To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- sion fluid and filter as specified for “police, taxi, fleet, or heating, take the following actions: frequent trailer towing.”...
Page 568: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
566 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground All Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer 3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the transmis- Recreational Towing –...
Page 569 STARTING AND OPERATING 567 CAUTION! DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drive- train will result. CAUTION! Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam- age from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 570 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 571: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Jacking Instructions ....580 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...570 ▫...
Page 572: Hazard Warning Flashers
570 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the lower center area of the instrument panel. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
Page 573: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 571 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the over and stop the vehicle.
Page 574: Jack Location
572 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 575: Spare Tire Removal
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 573 Spare Tire Removal The spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located under the center of the vehicle between the front doors by means of a cable winch mechanism. The “spare tire drive” nut is located on the floor, under a plastic cap at the front of the floor console or under front super console forward bin liner.
Page 576: To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut
574 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut To access the spare tire winch drive nut and lower the spare tire, you will need to refer to one of the following center console configurations. Super Console For vehicles equipped with the Super Console, the spare tire winch assembly drive nut is located beneath the console.
Page 577 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 575 1. Pull the lower drawer out from the rear of the floor console to gain clear access of the tire winch drive nut. 2. Open the front drawer to expose the storage compart- ment. 3.
Page 578: Spare Tire Tools
576 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Premium/Base/Cargo Center Console Spare Tire Tools Pull the Winch Cover assembly plug (if equipped) to The tool pouch contains three pieces and can be as- access the winch drive nut. sembled into a spare tire hook; to remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly from under the vehicle, or a Winch T-handle;...
Page 579 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 577 Assembled T-handle Assembling The Spare Tire Hook A — Spare Tire Hook/T-handle A — Spare Tire Hook/T-handle B — Extension 1 B — Extension 1 C — Extension 2 C — Extension 2 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 580: Spare Tire Removal Instructions
578 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Removal Instructions 2. Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mechanism stops turning freely. This will allow enough slack in The spare tire is located under the vehicle beneath the the cable to allow you to pull the spare tire out from center console area.
Page 581 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 579 4. Stand the tire/cover assembly upright and remove the wheel spacer by squeezing the winch retaining tabs together. Push the retainer through the spare tire to release it from the wheel. Pulling Spare Tire NOTE: If either front tire is flat it may be necessary to jack up the vehicle to remove the compact spare tire/ cover assembly from under the vehicle.
Page 582: Preparations For Jacking
580 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jack- 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or ing position. For example, if chang- slippery areas.
Page 583 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 581 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to careful of motor traffic. •...
Page 584 582 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. NOTE: Refer to the “Compact Spare Tire” section of “Tires – General Information” for information about the spare tire, its use, and operation.
Page 585 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 583 Rear jack locations are between a pair of down-facing Front jack location is on the sill flange of the vehicle body tabs on the sill flange of the vehicle side body. and is located 6 in (150 mm) from door edge. Rear Jacking Locations Front Jack Locations I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 586 584 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: In some situations the jack may need to be 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right, placed on its side in order to be pushed under the vehicle. using the swivel wrench.
Page 587 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 585 CAUTION! WARNING! Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
Page 588 586 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 9. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position. 11. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the vehicle. Reassemble the winch handle extensions to WARNING! form a “T” and fit the winch T-handle over the drive nut.
Page 589: Securing The Spare Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 587 Securing The Spare Tire CAUTION! 1. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form a The winch mechanism is designed for use with the T-handle and fit the winch T-handle over the drive winch T-handle only. Use of an air wrench or other nut.
Page 590 588 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Using the winch T-handle, rotate the drive nut to the CAUTION! right until the compact spare tire/cover assembly is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle. The compact spare tire/cover assembly must be used when the compact spare tire is stored.
Page 591: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 589 Road Tire Installation Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with wheel covers, install two lug nuts on the mounting studs which are on each side of the valve stem.
Page 592 590 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the 5. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, handle counterclockwise. snapping the cover over the two lug nuts.
Page 593 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 591 Vehicles Without Wheel Covers 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until 2.
Page 594: Jump-Starting
592 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING Preparations For Jump-Start If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in the engine compartment.
Page 595: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 593 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park WARNING! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. the hood is raised.
Page 596 594 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
Page 597: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 595 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion.
Page 598: Shift Lever Override
596 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off mode excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even before rocking the vehicle.
Page 599 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 597 3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. shift lever override access cover (located near the top 5. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access right of the shift lever in the instrument panel).
Page 600: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
598 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground ALL MODELS Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL Wheel lift Rear • 25 mph (40 km/h) max speed • 15 miles (24 km) max distance Front Flatbed BEST METHOD...
Page 601 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 599 With Ignition Key CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with • Do not use sling type equipment when towing. all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. If flatbed Damage to the fascia will occur. equipment is not available, and the transmission is oper- •...
Page 602 600 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Towing faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than 15 mi (24 km) with front wheels on the ground can cause severe transmission damage. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. CAUTION! Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe transmission damage.
Page 603 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....612 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..603 ▫ Exhaust System ..... .612 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —...
Page 604 602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From ▫ Front Position Lamp ....650 Corrosion ......631 ▫...
Page 605: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Air Filter 6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Battery 9 —...
Page 606: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard soon as possible. diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic CAUTION! transmission control systems.
Page 607: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass “gASCAP”...
Page 608 606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test, which you can use prior to going to the test station. To illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must engine.
Page 609: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 REPLACEMENT PARTS NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil Use of genuine MOPAR® parts for normal/scheduled penalties being assessed against you. maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- sure the designed performance.
Page 610: Maintenance Procedures
608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids services determined by the engineers who designed your that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle.
Page 611: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 Engine Oil CAUTION! Checking Oil Level Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration, or To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at Change Engine Oil regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
Page 612 Such damage is recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil...
Page 613: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 Synthetic Engine Oils environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service station or governmental agency for advice on how and You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- your area.
Page 614: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies maintenance intervals. considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service.
Page 615 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 into the passenger compartment. In addition, have the CAUTION! exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the WARNING! effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seriously reduce engine perfor-...
Page 616 614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage.
Page 617: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- clamps to touch each other. tenance required.
Page 618: Air Conditioner Maintenance
616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! • If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables be- system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- fore connecting the charger to the battery.
Page 619 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 A/C Air Filter WARNING! (Continued) Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant maintenance intervals. under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant WARNING! or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be done by an experienced technician.
Page 620 618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter 6. Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter cover to the HVAC housing, and remove the cover. pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the cover.
Page 621: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 Body Lubrication Windshield Wiper Blades Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 622: Cooling System
620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Washer Fluid After the engine has warmed, operate the defroster for a few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing or The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the freezing the fluid on the cold windshield. MOPAR® All rear window washer is shared.
Page 623 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by WARNING! (Continued) gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically • You or others can be badly burned by hot engine down the face of the condenser. coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 624: Maintaining Your Vehicle
OAT coolant Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool- (antifreeze) that meets the requirements of Chrysler ant is different and should not be mixed with Material Standard MS-12106. Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en- gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-...
Page 625 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan- CAUTION! (Continued) dard MS-12106. When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): • This vehicle has not been designed for use with • We recommend using MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Page 626 624 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated.
Page 627 If ingested by a child or pet, seek emergency maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets the assistance immediately. Clean up any ground spills imme- requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106 diately. should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
Page 628 626 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine which contains aluminum components.
Page 629: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627 Brake System Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check In order to assure brake system performance, all brake The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked system components should be inspected periodically. when performing underhood services, or immediately if Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 630 628 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. WARNING! (Continued) Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container.
Page 631: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 629 It is important to maintain the transmission fluid at the WARNING! (Continued) correct level using the recommended fluid. No chemical • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate flushes should be used in any transmission; only the the brake fluid.
Page 632 630 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Special Additives Fluid Level Check The manufacturer strongly recommends against using The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not any special additives in the transmission. require adjustment under normal operating conditions. Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered transmission filler tube is capped and no dipstick is product and its performance may be impaired by supple-...
Page 633: Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 631 Fluid And Filter Changes The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper resistance built into your vehicle. maintenance intervals. What Causes Corrosion? In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transmission is disassembled for any reason.
Page 634 632 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild such as steel wool or scouring powder that will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Page 635 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 633 • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel And Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner. chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with •...
Page 636 634 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For grease stains, apply MOPAR® Multi-Purpose CAUTION! (Continued) Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel’s pro- •...
Page 637 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 635 Cleaning Interior Trim taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR®...
Page 638 636 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- directly on the mirror.
Page 639: Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 637 Seat Belt Maintenance Cleaning Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical The liner is top shelf dishwasher safe, or you may follow solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. the cleaning procedure below. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
Page 640: Fuses
638 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. Refer to the appli- cable “Engine Compartment” illustration in this section. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. A label that identifies each component may be printed or embossed on the inside of the cover.
Page 641 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 639 Car- CAUTION! Mini- Cavity tridge Description Fuse • When installing the Totally Integrated Power Mod- Fuse ule cover, it is important to ensure the cover is 40 Amp — Power Folding Seat properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do Green so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power 30 Amp...
Page 642 640 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp — Antilock Brakes 30 Amp — Power Sliding Door Pink Valve/Stability Pink Module/Anti-Theft Control System Module – If Equipped 40 Amp —...
Page 643 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 641 Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 40 Amp — Starter Solenoid — 15 Amp Rear Center Brake Green Blue Lamp/Brake Switch 20 Amp — Powertrain Control Blue Module Trans —...
Page 644 642 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Power Outlet #1 — 20 Amp Rear Heated Seat – Yellow (ACC), Rain Sensor, Yellow If Equipped Cigar Lighter —...
Page 645 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 643 Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Climate Control — 20 Amp Rear View Mirror, System Yellow Instrument Cluster, Multi-Function — 30 Amp Amplifier/Radio Control Switch, Tire Green Pressure Monitor, —...
Page 646 644 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Right Tail/Park/ — 10 Amp Horn Blue Run Lamp — 25 Amp Powertrain — 25 Amp Rear Wiper Natural Natural —...
Page 647 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 645 Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Powertrain, — 10 Amp Powertrain Transmission Control Module — 10 Amp Park Assist, Heater — 10 Amp Occupant Classifi- Climate Control cation Module Module, Headlamp...
Page 648: Vehicle Storage
646 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE Car- Mini- Cavity tridge Description If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than Fuse Fuse 21 days, you may want to take steps to protect your battery. You may do the following: —...
Page 649: Replacement Bulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 647 REPLACEMENT BULBS Bulb Number Instrument Cluster PC74 Interior Bulbs Lamps Bulb Number Liftgate Lamp(s) Center & Rear Dome Overhead Console PC579 Lamp Reading Lamps Center & Rear Reading Removable Console Lamps Lamp – If Equipped Front Door Courtesy Visor Vanity Lamps 6501966 Lamp...
Page 650: Bulb Replacement
648 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exterior Bulbs BULB REPLACEMENT Bulb Number High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — Headlamp – (Low and If Equipped High Beam Halogen) The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube. Headlamp (HID – If High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the Equipped) Low Beam headlamp switch off and the key removed.
Page 651: Quad Headlamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 649 NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- CAUTION! charge (HID) headlamps, when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This diminishes and Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds, as the contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
Page 652: Front Position Lamp
650 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Position Lamp 1. From behind the bumper fascia, or the access panel on the air dam, twist the bulb counterclockwise, and 1. Raise the hood to access the rear of the headlamp remove bulb. housing. NOTE: Access is somewhat limited.
Page 653: Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 651 Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp NOTE: • If a screwdriver is used, make sure a soft material is 1. Raise the liftgate. placed between the vehicle body and tool so not to 2. Remove the tail lamp assembly by removing the two scratch the paint.
Page 654: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
652 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) 2. Twist and remove the socket from the lamp assembly and pull the bulb out to remove. The CHMSL uses LED lamps that are not serviceable separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly, 3.
Page 655: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 653 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 20 Gallons 76 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/ 13.4 Quarts 12.6 Liters Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Page 656: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters.
Page 657: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 655 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission We recommend you ONLY use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®...
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Page 659: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart ....660 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .658 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 660 658 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change scheduled oil change is performed by someone other indicator system.
Page 661 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 659 • Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By wear or damage Oil Change Indicator System: • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as master cylinder, power steering and transmission as required.
Page 662 660 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary.
Page 663 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 661 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine). ** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Page 664 662 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s). Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
Page 665 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 663 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
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Page 667 ▫ In The 50 United States And ▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center..668 Washington, D.C..... . .671 ▫...
Page 668 666 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .674 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..673 ▫...
Page 669: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 667 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 670: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center general manager or owner of the authorized dealer. They want to know if you need assistance.
Page 671: Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 669 Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) P.O. Box 1621 To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- Phone: (800) 465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French...
Page 672: Service Contract
670 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Service Contract The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle It is not responsible for any service contract other than to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected the manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 673: Warranty Information
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the manufacturer. DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 674: In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, main- should contact the Customer Service Department imme- taining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group LLC diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle,...
Page 675: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
Chrysler Group LLC vehicles. in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on Included are starting, operating, emergency and mainte- your vehicle.
Page 676: Traction Grades
674 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Treadwear Traction Grades The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on conditions on a specified government test course.
Page 677: Temperature Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 675 Temperature Grades The grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under...
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Page 680 678 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... .623 Air Conditioning System, Zone Control..437 Adding Fuel ......546 Air Pressure, Tires.
Page 681 INDEX 679 Automatic Transmission ....472 Brake Assist System ..... . .496 Adding Fluid .
Page 682 680 INDEX Cargo Area Features ..... . .296 Coat Hook ......288 Cargo Compartment .
Page 683 INDEX 681 Cooling System......620 Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....232 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 684 682 INDEX Electrical Power Outlets.....272 Compartment Identification ....603 Electric Remote Mirrors .
Page 685 INDEX 683 Exhaust Gas Caution......60 Maintenance ......546 Exhaust System.
Page 686 684 INDEX Additives ......540 Fuel Saver ......340 Clean Air .
Page 687 INDEX 685 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating....549 Hill Start Assist......501 GVWR .
Page 688 686 INDEX Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ....638 Lane Change Assist ......229 Interior Appearance Care .
Page 689 INDEX 687 Center Mounted Stop ....652 Passing ......229 Daytime Running .
Page 690 688 INDEX Load Leveling System ..... .298 Exterior Folding ......136 Locks .
Page 691 INDEX 689 Odometer.......315 Outside Rearview Mirrors ....134 Oil Change Indicator .
Page 692 690 INDEX Mirrors ......137 Rear Camera ......252 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .
Page 693 INDEX 691 Reporting Safety Defects ....671 Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....70 Resetting Oil Change Indicator .
Page 694 692 INDEX Sentry Key Programming ....16 Starting ....... .465 Sentry Key Replacement .
Page 695 INDEX 693 Sunglasses Storage ......256 Compact Spare ......521 Sun Roof .
Page 696 694 INDEX Tread Wear Indicators ....523 Tips ....... . .564 Tire Safety Information .
Page 697 INDEX 695 Uniform Tire Quality Grades ....673 Washer Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector ..381 Adding Fluid ......620 Universal Transmitter .
Page 698 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully shielded Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed coaxial cable.
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Chrysler 2013 Town&Country Owner's Manual

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