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Page 1 Charger 2 0 1 4 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea- With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler this vehicle.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision tion.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Arm The System .....19 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...25 TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE ... . .44 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Extender .....60 SAFETY TIPS ......98 ▫...
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ON/RUN.
Page 15: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
Page 16: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Mechanical Latch On The Back Of The Key Fob Emergency Key Removal NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up. Ignition Or Accessory On Message Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind...
Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the chime, WARNING! (Continued) the ignition or accessory on message will display in the • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is cluster.
Page 18: Sentry Key
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the vehicle. The system will not allow the engine to crank CAUTION! if an invalid Key Fob is used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves.
Page 19: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 CAUTION! CAUTION! • Do not make modifications or alterations to the • Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and immobilizer system. Modifications or alterations to lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- the immobilization system may result in a loss of tended.
Page 20: Customer Key Programming
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer Sys- NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved tem serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an by the party responsible for compliance could void the authorized dealer.
Page 21: Rearming Of The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Rearming Of The System 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle: If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to • Press LOCK on the interior power door lock switch disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn the horn with the driver and/or passenger door open.
Page 22: To Disarm The System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, To Disarm The System insert a valid key into the ignition switch and turn the The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of key to the ON position.
Page 23: Security System Manual Override
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the remain armed when the battery is reconnected;...
Page 24: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position (extreme bottom position). REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open the trunk, or activate the Panic Alarm from dis- tances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Key Fob with RKE transmitter.
Page 25: To Lock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to Headlight Illumination On Approach Keyless Enter-N-Go™ under “Things To Know Before This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 26: To Unlatch The Trunk
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a Instrument Panel”...
Page 27: Transmitter Battery Replacement
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board.
Page 28: General Information
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 29: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal NOTE: distance, check for these two conditions: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic 1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Battery at an acceptable charge level Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped • RKE panic button not pressed The following messages will display in the EVIC if the •...
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • For security, power window and power sunroof op- To Enter Remote Start Mode eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. Press and release the REMOTE START button •...
Page 32: Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Low Fuel Light turns on To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle • The hood is opened Before the end of 15-minute cycle, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the •...
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
Page 34: Power Door Locks
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 If you press the power door lock switch while the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN position, and any The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with front door is open, the power locks will not operate.
Page 36: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Child-Protection Door Lock system. To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System 1.
Page 37: Keyless Enter-N-Go
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go™.
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the vehicle is unlocked by the Passive Entry Door Handle and no door goes ajar within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and if equipped will arm the security alarm. To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver door handle, grab the front driver...
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To Unlock From The Passenger Side: If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKE...
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The doors are locked using the LOCK button on the Passive Entry door handles. • The doors are manually locked using the door lock knobs. • There is a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of either Passive Entry door handle.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors Do NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors.
Page 42: Windows
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WINDOWS • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you Power Windows must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock The window controls on the driver’s door control all the the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 There are single window controls on each passenger door WARNING! (Continued) trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N- The window controls will operate only when the ignition Go™...
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger To stop the window from going all the way down during the AUTO-down operation, pull up on the switch briefly. the auto-reverse function unexpectedly during auto- closure.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 3. Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open. Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim panel allows you to disable the window controls on the...
Page 46: Wind Buffeting
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting NOTE: The transmission must be in PARK before the button will operate. Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Page 47: Trunk Safety Warning
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 With the ignition in the OFF position or the key removed Trunk Emergency Release from the ignition switch, the Trunk Open symbol will As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency Release display until the trunk is closed.
Page 48: Occupant Restraints
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event •...
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized WARNING! seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- could cause serious injury, including death.
Page 52: Lap/Shoulder Belts
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! (Continued) • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. up a bit on the shoulder belt.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of tion.
Page 57: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average In the driver and front passenger seats, the shoulder belt you will prefer a higher position.
Page 58: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • N/A — Not Applicable 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of • ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor the latch plate.
Page 59: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will Equipped hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode. In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked.
Page 60: Energy Management Feature
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 61: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime. BeltAlert® can be enabled or disabled by your autho- Once the sequence starts, it will continue for the entire rized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend duration or until the respective seatbelts are fastened.
Page 62: Seat Belt Extender
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Extender Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized...
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 NOTE: The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to new Federal regulations for Ad- vanced Air Bags. The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Air Bag Warning Light and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC air bags are located above the side windows and their • Steering Wheel and Column covers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG. •...
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • No objects should be placed over or near the air driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides bag on the instrument panel, because any such output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a...
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may deploys independently;...
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 • Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed. The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- brated to deploy the SAB and SABIC air bags during impacts that require air bag occupant protection.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt WARNING! (Continued) restraint system. Occupants, including children who are • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects up against or very close to SAB or SABIC air bags can be between you and the side air bags;...
Page 69: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Knee Impact Bolsters front seat belt pretensioners, as required, depending on several factors, including the severity and type of impact. The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and front passenger, and position the front occu- Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side pants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front Knee Air Bag are designed to provide additional protec-...
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Knee Air Bag may deploy in crashes with little vehicle ON/RUN position. If the key is in the OFF position, or in front-end damage but that produce a severe initial decel- the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air eration.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 noted that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos- quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the tics also record the nature of the malfunction. Advanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation rates are possible, based on several factors, including the WARNING! collision type and severity.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A between the occupant and the door. The SAB fully large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the inflates in about 10 milliseconds. The side air bag moves Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you event the ORC will determine whether to have the are not belted and seated properly, or if items are Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag ing functions: inflates.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye the air bag system.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 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 76: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may You will want to have the air bags ready to not be ready to inflate for your protection.
Page 77: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is were buckled/fastened; required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, •...
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has WARNING! a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. You should also make sure that you can install In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a it in the vehicle where you will use it.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the height or weight limits of their child...
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat. Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until WARNING! they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of WARNING! their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should • Improper installation can lead to failure of an remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height infant or child restraint.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Combined LATCH – Weight of the LATCH – Restraint Type Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only + Top Tether...
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system weight + weight of the child re- until the combined weight of the straint) for using the LATCH an- child and the child restraint is chorage system to attach the child 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Can two child restraints be at- Never “share” a LATCH anchorage tached using a common lower with two or more child restraints. LATCH anchorage? If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchor- ages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the...
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Locating The LATCH Anchorages In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end Always follow the directions of the child restraint to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten manufacturer when installing your child restraint.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 3. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for 5. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the that seating position. For some second row seats, you top tether anchorage.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt WARNING! When using the LATCH attaching system to install a • Improper installation of a child restraint to the child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant used by other occupants or being used to secure child or child restraint.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Belt Restraints In This Vehicle The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with either a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to with the seat belt to attach a forward...
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) against the child seat. 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating 5.
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect Anchorage the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap.
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. WARNING! • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child.
Page 99: Transporting Pets
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Transporting Pets While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly be detrimental and should be avoided.
Page 100: Safety Tips
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its WARNING! (Continued) first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, should be considered a normal part of the break-in and inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 101: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust WARNING! (Continued) system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is follow these safety tips: damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- •...
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a feel the air directed against the windshield. See your collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper- a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, able.
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never place or install floor mats or other floor • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly driver footwell while the vehicle is moving.
Page 104: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 105: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Power Mirrors ..... . .113 MIRRORS ......110 ▫...
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Uconnect® 4.3 ......125 ▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ... .171 ▫...
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ Folding Rear Seat .....207 ▫ Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped ......217 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT —...
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Ambient Light......223 ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED ..234 ▫...
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed ... . .246 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ......268 ▫...
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With ▫ Troubleshooting Tips ....289 Touchscreen Radio .....278 ▫...
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 ▫ Console Features .....303 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ...294 ▫...
Page 112: Mirrors
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
Page 113: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror. NOTE: The passenger side convex outside mirror will give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to your vehicle.
Page 114: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped in both mirrors when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open any door. This LED shines Some models have outside mirrors that are hinged. The outward to illuminate the front and rear door handles.
Page 115: Power Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 NOTE: The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not turned on when delivered from the factory. The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature can be turned on and off using the Uconnect® System. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 116: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: A light in the select button will illuminate indi- Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped cating the mirror is activated and can be adjusted. An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. Using the mirror control switch, press on any of the four To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to...
Page 117: Slide-On-Rod" And Extender Features Of Sun Visor
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature of the sun visor, rotate the sun visor downward and swing the sun visor so it is parallel to the side window, grab the sun visor and pull rearwards until the sun visor is in the desired position.
Page 118: Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) - If Equipped
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Automatic Transmission Vehicles The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand-by mode when the vehicle is in PARK. Manual Transmission Vehicles The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any gear and enters stand-by mode when the Park Brake is engaged, the vehicle is not in REVERSE, and the vehicle is stationary.
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE vehicle when the vehicle speed reaches approximately The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the driver of located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road vehicles in these areas.
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed of less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated.
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Overtaking/Passing Stationary Objects The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes.
Page 124: Rear Cross Path
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including reducing the radio volume.
Page 126: Modes Of Operation
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Modes Of Operation view mirror based on a detected object. However, when the system is operating in RCP, the system will respond Modes Of Operation With EVIC with both visual and audible alerts when a detected Three selectable modes of operation are available in the object is present.
Page 127: Uconnect® Phone (4.3)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 NOTE: Uconnect® Phone (4.3) • Whenever an audible alert is requested by the BSM Uconnect® 4.3 system, the radio volume is reduced. Uconnect® Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- • If the hazard flashers are on, the system will request vehicle communications system.
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Searching Contacts phone number (“Search for John Your mobile phone’s audio is transmitted through your Smith Mobile”) vehicle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute your radio when using the Uconnect® Phone. Screen Activated Features: For Uconnect®...
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s the vehicle’s Uconnect® Phone. The Uconnect® Phone microphone for private conversation. allows up to ten mobile phones or audio devices to be linked to the system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile WARNING! phone and one audio device can be used with the system at a time.
Page 130: Operation
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for the The Uconnect® Phone is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect® Phone beep, which follows the “Listen” prompt or another can be adjusted either from the radio volume control prompt.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 works best when you talk in a normal conversational The system utilizes continuous dialog; when the system tone, as if speaking to someone sitting a few feet/ requires more information from the user it will ask a meters away from you.
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cancel Command NOTE: • You must have Bluetooth® enabled on your phone to At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and you will be returned to the main menu. complete this procedure. •...
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 2. At the Paired Phones screen press the “Add Device” 5. Search for available devices on your Bluetooth® en- soft-key and a pop-up with instructions will appear. abled Audio Device. When prompted on the device, select the “Uconnect®”...
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device Audio Device 1. Press the SETTINGS hard-key. Uconnect® Phone will automatically connect to the high- 2. Touch the “Phone/Bluetooth®” soft-key. est priority paired phone and/or Audio Device within range.
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite Access Profile may support this feature. See Uconnect® website, UconnectPhone.com, for supported phones. 1. Press the SETTINGS hard-key. • To call a name from a downloaded mobile phone book, 2.
Page 136: Phone Call Features
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile 3. Once Emergency is touched, the “Edit” soft-key ap- phone is accessible. pears. Touch the “Edit” soft-key and you will be given the choice to Edit Number or Reset to Default. •...
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • Voice Commands (Dial by Saying a Number, Call by 2. After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, Saying a Phonebook Name, Redial, or Call Back) say “Call John Doe Mobile.” • Mobile Phonebook 3.
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Swap two active calls Recent Calls • Join two active calls together You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the following call types: Touch-Tone Number Entry •...
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone compatible phones in the Currently In Progress market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the only answer an incoming call or ignore it.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Toggling Between Calls Redial If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), 1. Touch the “Redial” soft-key, or press the button press the button until you hear a single beep, indicat- and after the “Listening”...
Page 141: Uconnect® Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Uconnect® Phone Features NOTE: • The emergency number dialed is based on the country Emergency Assistance where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is Canada and 060 for Mexico).
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance Working With Automated Systems If you need roadside/towing assistance: This method is used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while • Press the button to begin, navigating through an automated telephone system.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time numbers, is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service center menu structure, and out settings that are too short and may not allow the to leave a number on a pager.
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Response Length Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad It is possible for you to choose between Brief and WARNING! Detailed Voice Response Length. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle 1.
Page 145: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 dialing a number with your connected Bluetooth® mo- Advanced Phone Connectivity bile phone, the audio will be played through your Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone vehicle’s audio system. The Uconnect® Phone will work The Uconnect®...
Page 146: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Fully closed windows Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone • Dry weather condition Voice Command • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- •...
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and • Even though international dialing for most number not the Uconnect®...
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 149: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • If your phone does not support phonebook download NOTE: or call log download over Bluetooth® than these • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your commands will return a response that the contact does mobile or favorite phone book.
Page 150: Uconnect® Phone (8.4/8.4N)
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Calling Back the last incoming call number (“Call Uconnect® Phone (8.4/8.4N) Back”). Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav • View Call logs on screen (“Show incoming calls”, Uconnect® Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- “Show Outgoing calls”, “Show missed Calls”, “Show vehicle communications system.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • Sending a text message via the touchscreen. Uconnect® Phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit • Listen to Music on your Bluetooth® Device via the your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s touchscreen.
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE mobile phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as Uconnect® Voice Command Button long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to The Uconnect® Voice Command Button is the vehicle’s Uconnect® Phone. The Uconnect® Phone only used for “barge in”...
Page 153: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 • For certain operations, compound commands can be Operation used. For example, instead of saying “Call” and then Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect® “John Smith” and then “mobile”, the following com- Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect®...
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Natural Speech question to which the user can respond without pushing the “Voice Command” button on your steering Your Uconnect® Phone Voice system uses a Natural wheel. Language Voice Recognition (VR) engine. Voice Command Tree Natural speech allows the user to speak commands in phrases or complete sentences.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 You can also push the button on your steering 1. Press the “Phone” soft-key on the screen to begin. wheel when the system is listening for a command and 2. If there is no phone currently connected with the be returned to the main or previous menu.
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Select “Yes” to begin the pairing process. Then, search for available devices on your Bluetooth® enabled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect® screen. •...
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Pair Additional Mobile Phones NOTE: For phones which are not made a favorite, the phone priority is determined by the order in which it was 1. Touch the “Settings” soft-key from the Phone main paired.
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If there is no device currently connected with the You can also use the following VR command to bring up system, a pop-up will appear. a list of paired audio devices: • “Show Paired Phones” 5.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 4. Push the “X” to exit out of the Settings screen. 2. Push the “Pair Phone” or “Audio Device” button on the touchscreen. Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device 3. Push the “+” button located to the right of the device 1.
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Automatic download and update of a phone book, if 5. Push the “Make Favorite” button on the touchscreen; you will see the chosen device move to the top of the supported, begins as soon as the Bluetooth® wireless list.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- ferred and updated to Uconnect® Phone on the next phone connection. Managing Your Favorite Phonebook There are three ways you can add an entry to your Favorite Phonebook.
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the + on that selected entry. When the Options pop-up To Remove A Favorite appears, touch “Add from Mobile.” You will then be 1. To remove a Favorite, select phonebook from the asked which contact and number to choose from your Phone main screen.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Emergency And Towing Assistance The Emergency and Towing Assistance Favorite numbers can only be altered. These cannot be deleted and the names cannot be changed. To change the Emergency or Towing Assistance numbers follow these steps.
Page 164: Phone Call Features
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect® Phone if the feature(s) are available and supported by Bluetooth® on your mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service plan provides three- way calling, this feature can be accessed through the Uconnect®...
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 • Mobile Phonebook 3. The Uconnect® Phone will dial the number associated with John Doe, or if there are multiple numbers it will • Recent Call Log ask which number you want to call for John Doe. •...
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Touch-Tone Number Entry 1. Push the “Phone” button on the touchscreen. 2. Push the “Dial” button on the touchscreen. 3. The Touch-Tone screen will be displayed. 4. Use the numbered buttons on the touchscreens to enter the number and push “Call.”...
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 These can be accessed by touching the “recent calls” Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call soft-key on the Phone main screen. Currently In Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another You can also press the button and say “Show my incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for...
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE phonebooks. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Call Termination Between Calls” in this section. To combine two calls, refer To end a call in progress, momentarily push the “Phone” to “Join Calls”...
Page 169: Uconnect® Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 NOTE: The call will remain within the vehicle audio 2. After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, system until the phone becomes out of range for the say “Dial Emergency” and the Uconnect® Phone will Bluetooth®...
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Group LLC 24-Hour “Roadside Assistance” coverage WARNING! details in the Warranty Information Booklet and on the 24-Hour Roadside Assistance Card. Your phone must be turned on and connected to the Uconnect® Phone to allow use of this vehicle feature Voice Mail Calling in emergency situations, when the mobile phone has To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to “Working...
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 on your mobile phone keypad, you can utilize the NOTE: touchscreen or push the button and say the word • The first number encountered for that contact will be “Send” then the sequence you wish to enter. For example, sent.
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For example, if a prompt is asking “There are two Phone And Network Status Indicators numbers with the name John. Say the full name” you Uconnect® Phone will provide notification to inform you could push the button and say, “John Smith”...
Page 173: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the WARNING! (Continued) call did not go through even though the call is in progress. against the use of any handheld device while driv- Once your call is answered, you will hear the audio.
Page 174: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Ensure that no one other than you is speaking during Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone a voice command period. If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth® Performance is maximized under: connection between a Uconnect®...
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 • Dry Weather Conditions NOTE: It is recommended that you do not store names in your favorites phonebook while the vehicle is in motion. • Operation From The Driver’s Seat Phonebook (Mobile and Favorites) name recognition rate Performance such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness to is optimized when the entries are not similar.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Bluetooth® the “messaging” button will be grayed out Read Messages: and the feature will not be available for use. If you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to Uconnect® Phone, an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Once a message is received and viewed or listened to, you will have the following options: • Send a Reply • Forward • Call Send Messages Using Soft-Keys: You can send messages using Uconnect® Phone. To send a new message: 1.
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Send Messages Using Voice Commands: 1. Press the button. 2. After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, say “Send message to John Smith mobile.” 3. After the system prompts you for what message you want to send, say the message you wish to send or say “List.”...
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 4. I can’t talk right now. 17. I’m lost. 5. Call me. 18. See you later. 6. I’ll call you later. Bluetooth® Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 7.
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 NOTE: 6. Send dial tones for automated systems is available while a call is active. This is an example that uses a 1. You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your Phonebook Record named “Voicemail Password.”...
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 NOTE: 5. You can replace “248 555 1212” with any phone number supported by your Mobile phone. 1. You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your mobile or favorite phone book. You can also say “Send 6.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 185: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold VOICE COMMAND face and underlined in the gray shaded boxes. Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and The Uconnect®...
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If no command is spoken the system will say one of two WARNING! responses: Any voice commanded system should be used only • I didn’t understand in safe driving conditions following all applicable •...
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you At any point, if the system does not recognize one of your can say a command. This will become helpful once you commands, you will be prompted to repeat it. start to learn the options.
Page 188: Uconnect® Voice Commands
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system handles multiple inputs in the same phrase Uconnect® Voice Commands or sentence such as “make a phone call” and “to Kelly The Uconnect® Voice Command system understands Smith.” For multiple inputs in the same phrase or sen- two types of commands.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the Source volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Com- To switch to the audio source, say “Change source to mand system is speaking. Please note the volume Disc”...
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 NOTE: 1. You can replace “950 AM” with any other AM or FM frequency, such as “98.7 FM.” 2. You can replace “80’s on 8” with any other satellite station name received by the radio. 3.
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 NOTE: 1. You can replace the album, artist, song, genre, playlist, podcast and audio book names with any correspond- ing names on the current device that is playing. 2. You can replace “8” with any track on the CD that is currently playing.
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 NOTE: 1. You can replace “NFL” with any league shown on the sports league screen. For example you can say “Show MLB headlines” or “Show PGA headlines.” 2. You can replace “Headlines” with any menu items shown on a league screen.
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 NOTE: 1. Only available with Navigation equipped vehicles. 2. You can replace “Player” with “Radio,” “Navigation,” “Phone,” “Climate,” “More” or “Settings.” 3. Navigation commands only work if equipped with Navigation. NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and shaded grey.
Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 199: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 NOTE: WARNING! 1. You can also say “Find City,” “Find Favorite,” “Find • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or Play by Category,” “Find Play by Name,” “Find Re- outside of a vehicle.
Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The passenger’s seat will move up or down, Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward forward or rearward. The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Reclining The Seatback WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward, shoulder belt is no longer resting against your the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 202: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Lumbar — If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats may also be equipped with power lumbar. The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch forward or rearward to increase or decrease the lumbar support.
Page 203: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Heated Seats — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) On some models, the front and rear seats may be • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Controls Soft-Key Heated Seats Soft-Keys Press the “Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-key NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt once to select HI-level heating. Press the soft- within two to five minutes. key a second time to select LO-level heating.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 system will automatically switch to LO-level after a You can choose from HI, LO or OFF heat settings. Amber maximum of 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in time, the display will change from HI to LO, indicating use.
Page 206: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ventilated Seats — If Equipped On some models, both the driver and passenger seats are ventilated. Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw air from the seat surface through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient tempera- tures.
Page 207: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 during a remote start. Refer to “Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact.
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Active Head Restraints — Front Seats The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Active Head Restraints (AHR). In the event of a rear impact the AHRs will automatically extend forward minimizing the gap between the back of the occupants head and the AHR.
Page 209: Folding Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 WARNING! Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These loops can be tucked away when not in use. Folded Rear Seatback When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the Rear Seatback Loop seatback above the seat strap.
Page 211: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! This feature allows the driver to store up to two different • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into memory profiles for easy recall through a memory position.
Page 212: Programming The Memory Feature
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The memory seat switch is located on the driver’s door Programming The Memory Feature trim panel. The switch consists of three buttons: The (S) NOTE: Saving a new memory profile will erase an button, which is used to activate the memory save existing profile from memory.
Page 213: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 NOTE: NOTE: Before programming your RKE transmitters you must select the “Memory To FOB” feature through the • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in Uconnect® system screen. Refer to “Customer- Program- PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a mable Features —...
Page 214: Memory Position Recall
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Once the profile has been recalled, press and release To recall the memory settings for driver 1, press the SET (S) button on the memory switch, then press MEMORY button number 1 on the driver’s door or the and release button (1) or (2) accordingly.
Page 215: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 • When you remove the Key Fob from the ignition (or A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the MEMORY buttons (S, 1, or 2) on the driver’s door during change the ignition to OFF, for vehicles equipped with a recall.
Page 216: To Open And Close The Hood
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the driver’s seat position is less than 0.9 in (22.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or Easy Entry.
Page 217: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 LIGHTS CAUTION! Headlight Switch To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open 8 in (20 cm) The headlight switch is located on the left side of approximately and then drop it.
Page 218: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the AUTO position. When the system is on, the headlight time delay feature is also on.
Page 219: Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are NOTE: turned off if they were turned on by this feature. • Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control can be NOTE: The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turned on or off using the Uconnect®...
Page 220: Headlight Time Delay
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlight Time Delay NOTE: The Headlight Time Delay is programmable us- ing the Uconnect® System, refer to “Uconnect® Settings” This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further for up to 90 seconds when leaving your vehicle in an information.
Page 221: Lights-On Reminder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights — If Equipped The front fog light switch is built into the headlight switch.
Page 222: Multifunction Lever
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on. NOTE: The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on. However, selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Page 223: Lane Change Assist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 NOTE: High/Low Beam Switch • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Page 224: Front Map/Reading Lights
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Lights second time. The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) is The front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- pressed. head console. Front Map/Reading Light Switches Front Map/Reading Lights Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either...
Page 225: Courtesy Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Courtesy Lights Ambient Light The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, press the lens a feature.
Page 226: Interior Lights
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights The interior lights come on when a door is opened. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the interior lights were switched on manually or are on because a door is open.
Page 227: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 Interior Light Defeat (OFF) Rotate the left dimmer control to the extreme bottom OFF position. The interior lights will remain off when the doors are open. Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control upward to the first detent.
Page 228: Intermittent Wiper System
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE are four delay settings, which allow you to regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every second to a maximum of approximately 36 seconds between cycles. The delay intervals will double in duration when the vehicle speed is 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
Page 229: Windshield Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper CAUTION! (Continued) control is in the delay range, the wipers will operate for • In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume and allow the wipers to return to the “Park”...
Page 230: Mist Feature
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mist Feature NOTE: The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turned on or off using the Uconnect® System, refer to Rotate the end of the lever downward to the Mist “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru- position to activate a single wipe cycle to clear off road ment Panel”...
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 wiper sensitivity. Setting 4 can be used if the driver operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed desires more sensitivity. Place the wiper switch in the is greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside tem- OFF position when not using the system.
Page 232: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, pull the lever downward. To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten upward or downward.
Page 233: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The power tilt/telescoping steering column lever is located below the multifunction lever on the steering column.
Page 234: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps ter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel warm your hands in cold weather.
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Controls Soft-Key Heated Steering Wheel Soft-Key NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate.
Page 236: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! (Continued) On models that are equipped with remote start, the • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering during a remote start.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward (toward the driver). • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys- tem is on.
Page 238: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, you WARNING! can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. to return the adjustable pedals to pre-programmed You could lose control and have an accident.
Page 239: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Control system has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control system can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
Page 240: To Set A Desired Speed
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with- set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of To Decrease Speed U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de- crease speed by pushing the SET (-) button. U.S.
Page 242: To Accelerate For Passing
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will WARNING! continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in WARNING! light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes a radar sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you.
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Cannot take street, traffic, and weather condi- • When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; tions into account, and may be limited upon when driving on roads that are winding, icy, snow- adverse sight distance conditions.
Page 245: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 NOTE: The system will not react to preceding vehicles. Always be aware of the mode selected. You can change the mode by using the Cruise Control buttons. The two control modes function differently. Always confirm which mode is selected.
Page 246: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise conditions: Control. • When you apply the brakes. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) •...
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) OFF To turn the system OFF, push and release the ON/OFF button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the EVIC will display “Adaptive Cruise Control Off.”...
Page 248: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could acciden- tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the system off when you are not using To Set A Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the...
Page 249: To Cancel
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 • The system will not be controlling the distance be- To Cancel tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle The system will disable ACC without erasing the speed will only be determined by the position of the memory if: accelerator pedal.
Page 250: To Turn Off
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Speed Press the RES + button and release. Then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the last set speed. NOTE: You can resume ACC from a minimum of 20 mph (32 km/h).
Page 251: To Vary The Speed Setting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 To Vary The Speed Setting Metric Speed (km/h) • RES + button once will result in a 2 km/h increase in To Increase Speed set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by an increase of 2 km/h.
Page 252: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will • The ACC system can only apply a maximum of 25% of continue to decrease in 5 mph increments until the the vehicle’s braking capability and will not bring the button is released.
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 Distance Set 3 (long) Distance Set 2 (medium)
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE same lane, the EVIC displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indi- cator” icon, and the system adjusts vehicle speed auto- matically to maintain the distance setting, regardless of the set speed. The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until: •...
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if necessary. NOTE: The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC system applies the brakes. A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to maintain the set distance.
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Brake Alert 2 Brake Alert 1...
Page 257: Overtake Aid
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 Overtake Aid Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu When driving with ACC engaged and following a target The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings. The vehicle, the system will provide an additional accelera- EVIC is located in the upper part of the instrument tion to assist in passing vehicles in front.
Page 258: Display Warnings And Maintenance
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • System Off Adaptive Cruise Control Ready • When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting • ACC Proximity Warning has not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive • ACC Unavailable Warning Cruise Control Ready.”...
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 The “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” message To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor- can sometimes be displayed while driving in highly tant to note the following maintenance items: reflective areas (i.e.
Page 260: Precautions While Driving With Acc
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the condition that deactivated the system is no longer present, the system will return to the “Adaptive Cruise Control Off” state and will resume function by simply reactivating it. NOTE: Installing a vehicle front-end protector or an aftermarket grille or modifying the grille is not recom- mended.
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 Adding A Trailer Hitch The weight of a trailer/hitch may affect the performance of ACC. If there is a noticeable change in performance following the installation of a trailer/hitch, or if the ACC performance does not return to normal after removing the trailer/hitch see your authorized dealer.
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using ACC On Hills When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions, and the steepness of the hills, ACC perfor- mance may be limited.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 Lane Changing ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the ACC system to take action.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Narrow Vehicles Stationary Objects And Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they vehicles.
Page 265: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 General Information to the change of state from Adaptive Cruise Control to normal Cruise Control. “Cruise Ready” will be displayed FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems if the system was in ACC READY or ACC SET position. “Cruise Off”...
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will To Set A Desired Speed continue to increase until the button is released, then When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, press the the new set speed will be established.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 The speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed To Cancel of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: The system will disable normal Cruise Control without erasing the memory if: U.S. Speed (mph) •...
Page 268: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You turn off the ignition. system determines a collision with the vehicle in front of you is no longer probable, the warning message will be • You switch off ESC. deactivated. If the Cruise Control system is turned off and reactivated, NOTE: The minimum speed for FCW activation is the system will return to the last driver setting (ACC or 10 mph (16 km/h).
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 Changing FCW Status Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle The FCW feature can be set to far, set to near or turned off in front of you.
Page 270: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE FCW Unavailable Warning If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ FCW Unavailable, Service Required”, there may be a temporary malfunction that limits FCW functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions, FCW will be temporarily unavailable.
Page 271: Parksense® Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 during a parking maneuver. Refer to “ParkSense® Sys- obstacles from approximately 12 in (30 cm) up to 59 in tem Usage Precautions” for limitations of this system and (150 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal recommendations.
Page 272: Parksense® Display
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. Park Assist System Off The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the EVIC Park Assist Ready display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will...
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 Slow Tone Fast Tone...
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
Page 275: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2- Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 276: Service The Parksense® Rear Park Assist System
274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Chime Volume Settings “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- Chime volume settings can be selected from the tion. When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the Uconnect®...
Page 277: Cleaning The Parksense® System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 • 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 278: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE as a sensor problem, causing the “SERVICE PARK WARNING! ASSIST SYSTEM” message to be displayed in the EVIC. Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the Rear Park Assist system. Always check CAUTION! carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions,...
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 the screen. After five seconds this note will disappear. When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width The ParkView® camera is located on the rear of the of the vehicle and will show separate zones that will help vehicle above the rear License plate.
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With CAUTION! Touchscreen Radio • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView® should only 1. Turn the Radio on. be used as a parking aid. The ParkView® camera is 2.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 OVERHEAD CONSOLE Front Map/Reading Lights The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of Opener (HomeLink®) and power sunroof switches may the console.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The Courtesy Lights lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is corner of the lens.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 Sunglasses Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED At the front of the console a compartment is provided for HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ment access is a “push/push”...
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HomeLink® Buttons/Overhead Consoles HomeLink® Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner NOTE: HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- gram while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® button you want to program and the hand-held trans- mitter button.
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, there may be a light that blinks when the garage door follow these steps: opener/device is in the LEARN/TRAIN mode.
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To program the two remaining HomeLink® buttons, 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT gram while keeping the HomeLink®...
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 Canadian/Gate Operator Programming 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- For programming transmitters in Canada/United States gram while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in that require the transmitter signals to “time-out”...
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button 3. Without releasing button proceed with and observe the indicator light. “Canadian/Gate Operator Programming” step 2 and • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- follow all remaining steps.
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver is disabled when WARNING! the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- Troubleshooting Tips ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, programming the transceiver.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. This device must accept any interference that may be WARNING! (Continued) received including interference that may cause unde- use a garage door opener without these safety fea- sired operation. tures. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet NOTE: at www.HomeLink.com for safety information or assistance.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or visors on the overhead console. with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a WARNING! (Continued) partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. held rearward again. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any Closing Sunroof —...
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 Pinch Protect Feature Sunshade Operation This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is sunroof will automatically retract.
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Ignition Off time is programmable using the Sunroof Maintenance Uconnect® System. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further the glass panel.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watts (13 Amps) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. •...
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center console outlet is powered directly from the There is also a 12 Volt power outlet located on the back of battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into the center console for rear passengers. This power outlet this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent the has power available only when the ignition is placed in engine from starting.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- power from the vehicle’s battery even when not in sory bracket from the plug.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 299 Retractable Cover Front Cupholders Heated And Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with heated and cooled cupholders. The cupholders are designed to help keep warm beverages warm and cold beverages cool.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! When using the cupholder in the “Hot” position, avoid contact with the heated portion of the cup- holder in order to reduce the possibility of burns. Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injuries, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise par-...
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 301 Rear Seat Cupholders The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintaining a resting place for the rear occupant’s el- bows.
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped STORAGE On some vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with Glove Compartment a light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear The glove compartment is located on the passenger side passengers.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 303 Console Features There is an open cubby bin located forward of the shift lever. Two separate storage compartments are also located underneath the center console armrest. Opened Glove Compartment Center Console...
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Inside the center console armrest, there is a removable Door Storage upper storage tray that can be slid forward/rearward on The door panels contain storage areas. rails for access to the lower storage area. This tray has an integrated coin holder, along with additional area for small items like an ipod or phone.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 305 Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 WARNING! Split-Folding Rear Seat • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying position. If the seatback is not securely locked into versatility.
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES WARNING! Rear Window Defroster The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle The rear window defroster button is located on handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in per- the climate control.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 307 CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements.
Page 311: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — If Equipped ..331 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..311 ▫ Oil Change Due ..... .333 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Radio Operation ..... .376 Uconnect® SETTINGS ....340 ▫...
Page 313: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 7 — ESC Off Switch 13 — Engine Start/Stop Button 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Uconnect® System Hard Controls 14 — Trunk Release Button 3 — Hazard Switch 9 —...
Page 314: Instrument Cluster
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 315: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 4. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped 1. Tachometer This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. This gauge measures engine revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000). 5. High Beam Indicator 2.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair NOTE: technician should leave the odometer reading the same • You must apply the brakes before shifting from as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, PARK.
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not tires.) operating properly.
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL does not come on when turning the key from OFF to CAUTION! ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. The TPMS has been optimized for the original Certain conditions, such as poor fuel quality, etc., may equipment tires and wheels.
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 11. Fuel Gauge WARNING! The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal 12.
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Sport Shifting electronic controlled damping system. This system re- duces body roll and pitch in many driving situations This light will illuminate when Track mode is including cornering, acceleration and braking. When selected. When Track Mode is selected, the Track Mode is Selected, the EVIC will display “Track EVIC will display “Track Mode Activated (Sus- Mode Activated (Suspension and Transmission)”.
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced 18. Brake Warning Light as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock This light monitors various brake functions, brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the including brake fluid level and parking brake ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have application.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on dangerous.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the tion.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 20. Seat Belt Reminder Light The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/ or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
Page 325: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Vehicle Speed • Trip Info • Tire Pressure • Vehicle Info (Stored Warning Messages) • Performance Features • Turn Menu OFF The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel: EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons UP Arrow Button...
Page 327: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 DOWN Arrow Button Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays Press and release the DOWN arrow button to The EVIC display consists of three sections: scroll downward through the main menu and Vehicle Info and Trip Info sub-menus (Fuel 1.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Unstored Messages Until RUN and then returns to the previous screen. Most of the messages of this type are then stored (as long as the These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start condition that activated it remains active) and can be feature.
Page 329: Evic White Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 • Electronic Speed Control SET EVIC White Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- This light will turn on when the electronic tales. These telltales include: speed control is SET. For further information, refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 330: Evic Amber Telltale Lights
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator EVIC Amber Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- This light will turn on to indicate the wind- tales. These telltales include: shield washer fluid is low. •...
Page 331: Evic Red Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. EVIC Red Telltale Lights This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light • Engine Temperature Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the This light warns of an overheated engine condi- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- light will come on when the ignition is first proaches H, or 260°F, this indicator will illuminate and a cycled ON and remain on briefly as a bulb...
Page 333: Gear Shift Indicator (Gsi) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • Transmission Temperature Warning Light WARNING! This light indicates that the transmission fluid If you continue operating the vehicle when the temperature is running hot. This may occur Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi- with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in light turns on, safely pull over and stop the contact with hot engine or exhaust components and...
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When the shift up indicator (+) is shown on the display, the GSI is advising the driver to engage a higher gear. GSI Shift Down (-) Indicator The GSI indicator in the EVIC remains illuminated until the driver changes gear, or the driving conditions return GSI Shift Up (+) Indicator to a situation where changing gear is not required to...
Page 335: Oil Change Due
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 Oil Change Due 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds. Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Change Due” message will 3. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next...
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Miles Per Gallon (MPG) (MDS) (if equipped) allows the engine to operate on four cylinders, or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions.
Page 337: Vehicle Speed
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 to a “LOW FUEL” message. This display will continue NOTE: Changing the unit of measure in the Vehicle until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant Speed menu will not change the unit of measure in the amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the “LOW EVIC.
Page 338: Units
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To Reset The Display Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being WARNING! displayed. Press and release the SELECT button once to clear the resettable function being displayed. To reset all Measurement of vehicle statistics with the perfor- resettable functions, press and hold the SELECT button mance pages is intended for off-highway or off-road for two seconds.
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 • 1/8 Mile • The feature will “ready” when the vehicle speed is at 0 mph (0 km/h). The word “READY” will appear • 1/4 Mile when conditions are met for the event to begin. •...
Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The word “READY” will display when conditions are • The feature will “ready” when the vehicle is at 0 mph met for the event to begin. (0 km/h). The word “READY” will display when conditions are met for the event to begin.
Page 341: Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • Pressing and holding the SELECT button for five • Oil Temperature seconds will clear the peak force values. Displays the actual oil temperature. Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) • Oil Pressure Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle Displays the actual oil pressure.
Page 342: Messages
340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Messages # Hard-Keys Select from Main Menu using the UP or DOWN buttons. Hard-Keys are located on the left and right side of the This feature shows the number of stored warning mes- Uconnect® 4.3 screen. In addition, there is a Scroll/Enter sages (in the # place holder).
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 Heated Seats, Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth® and SIRIUS Setup through hard-keys and soft-keys. NOTE: Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a time. Press the Settings hard-key to access the Settings screen, use the Page Up/Down soft-keys to scroll through the following settings.
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL selecting any point on the scale between the “+” and “–” soft-keys. Then touch the arrow back soft-key. • Mode Touch the “Mode” soft-key to change this display. When in this display, you may select one of the auto display settings.
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 • Units is pressed. To change the Touchscreen Beep setting press and release the “ON” or “OFF” soft-key, then touch the Touch the “Units” soft-key to change this display. When arrow back soft-key. in this display, you may switch the EVIC, odometer, and •...
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL down soft-keys, select AM or PM, select 12 hr or 24 hr. Safety/Assistance Then touch the back arrow soft-key when all selections • Front Collision Warning — If Equipped are complete. Touch the “Front Collision Warning” soft-key to change •...
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 • ParkSense® — If Equipped Volume” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. The ParkSense® system will scan for objects behind the Touch the arrow back soft-key to return to the previous vehicle when the transmission shift lever is in REVERSE menu.
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Rain Sensing Auto Wipers — If Equipped feature can be set to Off, Lights or Lights and Chime. The Blind Spot Alert feature can be activated in Lights mode. Touch the “Rain Sensing” soft-key to change this display. When this mode is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor When this feature is selected, the system will automati- (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual...
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 Lights feature. To make your selection, touch the “Headlights With Wipers” soft-key and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then • Illuminated Approach touch the back arrow soft-key. Touch the “Illuminated Approach” soft-key to change • Auto High Beams “SmartBeams™” this display.
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL your selection, touch the “Daytime Running Lights” selection, touch the “Flash Headlights With Lock” soft- soft-key and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then touch the back key and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then touch the back arrow soft-key.
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission make your selection, touch the “Sound Horn With Re- is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s mote Start” soft-key and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then door is opened.
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Memory Linked To FOB On 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE trans- mitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger’s Touch the “Memory Linked to FOB” soft-key to change doors. When Unlock All Doors On 1st Press is selected, this display.
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 “Passive Entry” soft-key and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, touch the touch the arrow back soft-key. Refer to “Keyless Enter- “Easy Exit Seats” soft-key, and select “ON” or “OFF.” N-Go™”...
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. To instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Lap- change the Engine Off Power Delay status, touch the “0 tops and Radar Detectors.
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 • Calibration Audio • Equalizer Touch the “Calibration” soft-key to change this setting. This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the Touch the “Equalizer” soft-key to change this display. need to manually reset the compass. When the vehicle is When in this display, you may adjust the Bass, Mid and new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will Treble settings.
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Speed Adjusted Volume SIRIUS Setup • Channel Skip Touch the “Speed Adjusted Volume” soft-key to change this display. This feature increases or decreases volume SIRIUS can be programmed to designate a group of relative to vehicle speed. To change the Speed Adjusted channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to Volume, press the “OFF,”...
Page 357: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect® 8.4 Settings
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To When making a selection, press the soft-key to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired mode press and release reactivate your service, either call the number listed on the preferred setting until a check-mark appears next to the the screen or visit the provider online.
Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Display Brightness With Headlights ON language soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the language, showing that setting has been selected. Touch When in this display, you may select the brightness with the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. the headlights on.
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 • Touchscreen Beep • Fuel Saver Display In Cluster — If Equipped When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the The “ECO” message is located in the instrument cluster sound heard when a touchscreen button (soft-key) is display, this message can be turned on or off.
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Time Hours check-mark appears next to the 12hrs or 24hrs setting, indicating that the setting has been selected. Touch the When in this display, you may adjust the hours. The back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. “Sync with GPS Time”...
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when with Sound Only, or Sound and Display. To change the you are farther away. This gives you the most reaction ParkSense® status, touch and release the Sound Only or time.
Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an audible alert when the turn signal is on. When “Off” is When this feature is selected, the outside sideview mir- selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deacti- rors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the RUN vated.
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 caution note to “check entire surroundings” across the System” in “Starting And Operating” for system function top of the screen. After five seconds, this note will and operating information. To make your selection, touch disappear. The ParkView® camera is located on the rear the Hill Start Assist soft-key, until a check-mark appears of the vehicle above the rear License plate.
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped “Lights/SmartBeam™ — If Equipped” in “Understand- ing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further informa- When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is tion. in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap- •...
Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 • Flash Headlights With Lock to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. When this feature is selected, the headlights will flash • Auto Unlock On Exit when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sound Horn With Lock Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is selected, you must press When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the the remote start is activated.
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 • Passive Entry NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s to ON) when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter door(s) without having to press the Remote Keyless is used to unlock the door.
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat and •...
Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Delay status touch the + or - soft-key to select your NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the desired time interval. Touch the back arrow soft-key to instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Laptop return to the previous menu.
Page 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Perform Compass Calibration • Equalizer Touch the “Calibration” soft-key to change this setting. When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and – need to manually reset the compass.
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 • Music Info Cleanup SiriusXM Setup After pressing the “SIRIUS Setup” soft-key the following This feature helps organize music files for optimized settings will be available. music navigation. To make your selection, touch the Music Info Cleanup soft-key, select On or Off followed by •...
Page 372: Srt Performance Features
370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Touch the Subscription Info soft-key to access the Sub- WARNING! scription Information screen. Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor- Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To mance Features is intended for off-highway or off- reactivate your service, either call the number listed on road use only and should not be done on any public the screen or visit the provider online.
Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 • 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) • This system reduces body roll and pitch in many driving situations including cornering, acceleration • Braking Distance and braking. • 1/8 Mile (200 meter) Timers • 1/4 Mile (400 meter) 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h), 1/8 Mile (200 meter), 1/4 Mile •...
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Braking Distance Gauges 1 When selected, this screen displays the following values: When selected, this screen displays the vehicle’s braking distance and the speed at which the brake pedal was • Oil Temperature depressed. Shows the actual oil temperature within the range of the •...
Page 375: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 • Oil Temperature Engine When selected, this screen displays miles per hour (mph), Shows the actual oil temperature within the range of the horsepower (hp), torque (ft/lb), oil pressure (psi) and gauge. gear selector values. •...
Page 376: Harman Kardon® Logic7® High
374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL may not fully support the iPod® control features. Please supply and drives a 7.4-channel playback architecture. visit Apple’s website for software updates. The Harman Kardon® audio system offers the ability to choose Logic 7® surround sound for any audio source. For further information, refer to the Uconnect®...
Page 377: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 Selecting “Surround Sound” through the Uconnect® radio activates the Harman Kardon® Logic7® multichan- nel surround-sound technology in your vehicle. Some audio will sound better in DSS modes, others in Stereo mode. When in “Surround Sound” mode, balance is set auto- matically.
Page 378: Radio Operation
376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pressing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next CD/AUX/VES, etc.). track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a beginning of the previous track if it is within eight...
Page 379: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coat- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following ing removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) precautions: oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 380: Climate Controls
378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. This system can be operated through either the controls on the instrument panel or through the Uconnect® system dis- play.
Page 381: Soft-Keys
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. Manual Climate Controls — Hard-Keys (MTC System Shown) Uconnect® 4.3 Manual Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys...
Page 382 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off. 2. A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the A/C indicator will turn off.
Page 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 5. Front Defrost Button CAUTION! Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this fea- the heating elements: ture is ON.
Page 384 382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Pressing this button while in Sync mode will 10. Blower Control automatically exit Sync. Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air 8. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds available.
Page 385 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 11. Modes NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con- ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air warmer air from the floor outlets. comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, •...
Page 386: Climate Control Functions
384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Climate Control OFF Button 15. Temperature Control (Uconnect® 4.3 Only) Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control Press the temperature soft-key to regulate the tempera- ON/OFF. ture of the air inside the passenger compartment. Moving the temperature bar into the red area, indicates warmer 13.
Page 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 NOTE: Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the prior settings. The soft-key illuminates when MAX A/C • For Manual Climate Controls, if the system is in Mix, is ON. Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C can be turned off, but the A/C system shall remain active to prevent fogging In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can be of the windows.
Page 388: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation feature not necessary to change the settings. You will experi- may be unavailable (soft button greyed out).
Page 389: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 Manual Operation Override Summer Operation The system allows for manual selection of blower speed, The engine cooling system must be protected with a air distribution mode, A/C status and recirculation con- high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corro- trol.
Page 390 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) will automati- fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility cally adjust the climate control settings to reduce or of compressor damage when the system is started again. eliminate window fogging on the front windshield.
Page 391 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 Manual Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 393: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock....402 STARTING PROCEDURES ....395 ▫...
Page 394 392 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Traction ......417 ▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ....427 ▫...
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ..447 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS ..460 ▫ Tire Pressure ......447 ▫...
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ... . .473 ▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ..479 ▫ Overloading ......479 ADDING FUEL .
Page 397: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children), and do not present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with...
Page 398: Keyless Enter-N-Go
396 STARTING AND OPERATING Keyless Enter-N-Go™ CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- This feature allows the driver to oper- ing precautions are not observed: ate the ignition switch with the push • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL of a button, as long as the Remote into any forward gear when the engine is above Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 3. The system takes over and attempts to start the 3. If the shift lever/shift selector is not in PARK, the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
Page 400: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
398 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With 4. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or to return the ignition to the OFF position (EVIC displays “OFF”). NEUTRAL Position) The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C) ignition switch.
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE WARNING! (Continued) START/STOP Button) • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it If the engine fails to start after you have followed the started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- “Normal Starting”...
Page 402: After Starting
400 STARTING AND OPERATING The starter motor will engage automatically, run for 10 The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one seconds, and then disengage. Once this occurs, release hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal, wait 10 to 15 The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”...
Page 403: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL WARNING! if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the those in or near the vehicle.
Page 404: Key Ignition Park Interlock
402 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Children should be warned not to touch the park- • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle ing brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. has come to a complete stop and the engine is at •...
Page 405: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 the transmission in PARK. This system also locks the The electronically-controlled transmission provides a transmission in PARK whenever the ignition switch is in precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are the OFF position. self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt.
Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges PARK (P) DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or This range supplements the parking brake by locking the NEUTRAL into another gear range. transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in NOTE: motion.
Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If parking brake. Always apply the parking brake your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 • Look at the transmission gear position display and CAUTION! verify that it indicates the PARK position. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF will not move out of PARK.
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE (D) WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 SPORT (S) — If Equipped may be illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without This mode alters the transmission’s automatic shift damaging the transmission. schedule for sportier driving. Upshift speeds are in- creased to make full use of available engine power.
Page 412: Autostick
410 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- AUTOSTICK® mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has Console Mounted Shifter diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could AutoStick®...
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 DRIVE position, or tap one of the steering wheel- mounted shift paddles (+/-), if equipped. Tapping (-) to enter AutoStick® mode will downshift the transmission to the next lower gear, while using (+) to enter AutoStick® mode will retain the current gear. When AutoStick®...
Page 414 412 STARTING AND OPERATING • If AutoStick® is engaged while in SPORT mode, the • The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low transmission will remain in the selected gear even of a vehicle speed. when maximum engine speed is reached. The trans- •...
Page 415: Sport Mode
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 WARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury. SPORT MODE This vehicle is equipped with an electronic controlled damping system.
Page 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING • Sport Mode — This mode is driver selectable when the • AUTO mode will provide a sporty comfortable ride, vehicle is placed in SPORT mode (press the CON- where as SPORT or TRACK will be a firmer, sportier TROLS button and then the SPORT button on the suspension with better handling.
Page 417: Launch Mode - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 • Launch Control is not available for the first 500 miles LAUNCH MODE — IF EQUIPPED of vehicle life. This vehicle is equipped with a Launch Control system • Launch Control should only be used when the engine that is designed to allow the driver to achieve maximum vehicle acceleration in a straight line.
Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Make sure the vehicle is not moving. 8. Keep the vehicle pointed straight. 4. Make sure the steering wheel is pointing straight. Launch control will be active until the vehicle reaches 62 mph (100 kph), at which point the ESC system 5.
Page 419: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
STARTING AND OPERATING 417 NOTE: WARNING! • After launch control has been aborted, the vehicle will Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. resort back to ESC Full ON. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear • Launch mode is not available within the first 500 miles wheels.
Page 420: Driving Through Water
418 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. Flowing/Rising Water 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become WARNING! visible. Do not drive on or across a road or path where water 4.
Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 WARNING! CAUTION! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- • Always check the depth of the standing water cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph before driving through it. Never drive through (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. standing water that is deeper than the bottom of •...
Page 422: Power Steering
420 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING CAUTION! (Continued) The standard power steering system will give you good • Driving through standing water may cause damage vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- steering capability if power assist is lost.
Page 423: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 system. This noise should be considered normal, and it CAUTION! does not in any way damage the steering system. Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering CAUTION! system as the chemicals can damage your power steering components.
Page 424: Fuel Saver Technology - If Equipped
422 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — IF EQUIPPED This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions. The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required. NOTE: This system may take some time to return to full functionality after a battery disconnect.
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will parking brake. Always apply the parking brake flash.
Page 426: Anti-Lock Brake System
424 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the in a location accessible to children), and do not parking brake released, a brake system malfunction leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with is indicated.
Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some of the stop.
Page 428: Electronic Brake Control System
426 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- brake control system that include Anti-Lock Brake Sys- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase tem (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded System (BAS), and the Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Page 429: Traction Control System (Tcs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 A feature of the TCS system, Brake Lock Differential WARNING! (BLD), controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel.
Page 430: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
428 STARTING AND OPERATING Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS Electronic Stability Control (ESC) assistance. To receive the benefits of this system, you This system enhances directional control and stability of must apply continuous brake pedal pressure during the the vehicle under various driving conditions.
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than ESC Operating Modes appropriate for the steering wheel position. The ESC system has three available operating modes: ESC On WARNING! This is the normal operating mode for the ESC. When- The Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) cannot ever the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in this prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on...
Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING The “ESC Off” switch is located in the switch bank near WARNING! the bottom center of the instrument panel. To enter the • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality “Partial Off” mode, momentarily press the “ESC Off” switch and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de- Light”...
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 chime will sound, the “ESC Activation/Malfunction In- WARNING! dicator Light” will illuminate, and the ESC OFF mes- sage will display in the vehicle odometer. Press and In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine torque release the TRIP ODOMETER button located on the reduction and stability features are disabled.
Page 434: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
432 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When the ESC is switched OFF, a feature of the brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill. The system remains active. This feature controls wheel spin system will release brake pressure in proportion to the across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential.
Page 435: Ready Alert Braking
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to follow these warnings may cause the There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded vehicle to roll down the incline and could collide vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, when the system with another vehicle, object or person, and cause will not activate and slight rolling may occur.
Page 436: Rain Brake Support
434 STARTING AND OPERATING occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And the driver. When the throttle is released very quickly, ESC OFF Indicator Light Ready Alert Braking applies a small amount of brake pressure.
Page 437: Synchronizing Esc
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active.
Page 438: Tire Safety Information
436 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 437 • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into into the sidewall.
Page 440 438 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 441: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 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 442 440 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 443: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 444: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
442 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. B-Pillar Location For Tire And Loading Information Placard...
Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4.
Page 446 444 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle.
Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 448 446 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 449: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 447 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 450: Tire Inflation Pressures
448 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 451 STARTING AND OPERATING 449 At least once a month: been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tire • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum infla- pocket-type pressure gauge.
Page 452: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
450 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) WARNING! during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous.
Page 453: Tire Types
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 Tire Repair Tire Types If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it All Season Tires — If Equipped meets the following criteria: All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (spring, • The tire has not been driven on when flat. summer, fall and winter).
Page 454: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
452 STARTING AND OPERATING Use summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded tires.
Page 455: Spare Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 Spare Tires — If Equipped rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended NOTE: For vehicles equipped with TIREFIT instead of a tire rotation pattern. spare tire, please refer to “TIREFIT KIT”...
Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
Page 457: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In WARNING! Emergencies” for further information. Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- WARNING! stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Page 458: Life Of Tire
456 STARTING AND OPERATING tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further infor- mation. Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: •...
Page 459: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six equipment tire sidewall.
Page 460: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
458 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave- To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the ment. following precautions: • Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructions • Because of restricted chain clearance between tires on the method of installation, operating speed, and and other suspension components, it is important conditions for use.
Page 462: Tire Rotation Recommendations
460 STARTING AND OPERATING Always use the lower suggested operating speed if both Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper the chain manufacturer and vehicle manufacturer sug- maintenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or gest a maximum speed. This notice applies to all chain unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being traction devices, including link and cable (radial) chains.
Page 463: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure.
Page 464 462 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire For example, your vehicle may have a recommended pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended of 30 psi (207 kPa).
Page 465 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and or condition.
Page 466: Premium System
464 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, • Various TPMS messages, which display in the Elec- and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) the tire. • TPM Telltale Light Premium System The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly (if The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless...
Page 467 STARTING AND OPERATING 465 each tire with the low tire pressure values flashing or Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible changing color. An Inflate to XX message will also be and inflate the tires with a low pressure condition (those displayed.
Page 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING Service TPMS Warning If a system fault is detected, the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. The system fault will also sound a chime. In addition, the EVIC will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value to indicate which sensor...
Page 469 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains Vehicles With Full Size Spare materials that may block radio wave signals. 1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly 3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or has a TPM sensor that can be monitored by the TPMS.
Page 470 468 STARTING AND OPERATING Vehicles With Compact Spare 4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will sound, the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 1. The compact spare tire does not have a TPM sensor. 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the EVIC Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a...
Page 471: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 6.4L Engine RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: The 6.4L engine is designed to meet all •...
Page 472: Reformulated Gasoline
470 STARTING AND OPERATING Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, may be used in your vehicle.
Page 473: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with E-85 perform the following: Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- • Drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer). line containing 10% ethanol (E10).
Page 474: Materials Added To Fuel
472 STARTING AND OPERATING without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content Fuel System Cautions of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether CAUTION! the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s and California reformulated gasoline.
Page 475: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being WARNING! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Most of these products contain high concentrations Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon of methanol.
Page 476: Adding Fuel
474 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. ADDING FUEL 1.
Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system. 4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refuel- ing.
Page 478 476 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is being filled. • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and federal fire regula- tions and may cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 479: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
STARTING AND OPERATING 477 Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel filler door emergency release. 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the access cover (located on the left side inner trim panel).
Page 480: Vehicle Loading
478 STARTING AND OPERATING Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the drivers side B-Pillar or the rear of the driver’s door. The label contains the following information: • Name of manufacturer • Month and year of manufacture •...
Page 481: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Overloading The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory load must be limited so that you do not exceed the service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the GVWR.
Page 482: Loading
480 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading TRAILER TOWING To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended. weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND down low and be sure you distribute their weight as MOTORHOME, ETC.) evenly as possible.
Page 483: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT ....490 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...482 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 484: Hazard Warning Flashers
482 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery. The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the switch bank near the top center of the instrument panel. IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations, you can reduce the Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning...
Page 485: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 483 • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum WARNING! heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a You or others can be badly burned by hot engine supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 486: Torque Specifications
484 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Torque Specifications Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/ Bolt Size Bolt Socket Size 130 Ft-Lbs (176 N·m) M14 x 1.50 22 mm **Use only Chrysler recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening. Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.
Page 487: Tirefit Kit - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 485 TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED Small punctures up to ¼” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. TIREFIT can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°F (-20°C).
Page 488: Tirefit Kit Components And Operation
486 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation TIREFIT Location TIREFIT Components 1 — Sealant Bottle 5 — Mode Select Knob 2 — Deflation Button 6 — Sealant Hose (Clear) 3 — Pressure Gauge 7 — Air Pump Hose (Black) 4 —...
Page 489: Tirefit Usage Precautions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 487 Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Using The Power Button Your TIREFIT kit is equipped with the following symbols Push and release the Power Button (4) once to to indicate the air or sealant mode. turn On the TIREFIT kit.
Page 490 488 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded. • For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the TIREFIT kit.
Page 491 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 489 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heat • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the source. vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the •...
Page 492: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit
490 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and WARNING! (Continued) running the air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary • TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex. In case of to place the valve stem in this position before proceed- an allergic reaction or rash, consult a physician ing.
Page 493 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 491 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw NOTE: Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the tire. valve stem.
Page 494 492 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) the pump is operating, air will dispense from the Air pressure within 15 minutes: Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6).
Page 495 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 493 3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the (D) Drive Vehicle: valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, the hose, and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure storage location.
Page 496 494 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (E) After Driving: If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher: Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever You Stop 1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn on TIREFIT and to Use TIREFIT”...
Page 497 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 495 5. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) 4. Clean any remaining sealant from the TIREFIT hous- assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as pos- ing. sible. Refer to (F) “Sealant Bottle and Hose Replace- 5.
Page 498: Jump-Starting Procedures
496 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
Page 499 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 497 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.
Page 500: Jump-Starting Procedure
498 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
Page 501 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 499 Disconnecting The Jumper Cables WARNING! 1. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the dis- post of the discharged battery.
Page 502: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
500 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 503: Shift Lever Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 501 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi- • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near...
Page 504 502 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the rubber liner from the storage tray (located next to the shifter on the center console). 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 5. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the access port (in the left side of the storage bin), and push and hold the override release lever in.
Page 505: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 503 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground ALL MODELS Flat Tow NONE IF Transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL Wheel Lift Front •...
Page 506 504 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the Key Fob is unavailable or the vehicle’s battery is CAUTION! (Continued) discharged, see “Shift Lever Override” in this section for • If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK for ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position, towing.
Page 507 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 505 If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15 miles (24 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the ground (on a flatbed, or with the rear wheels raised using a wheel lift and the transmission in NEUTRAL).
Page 509: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ....516 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L (392 HEMI) . .509 ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ... . .518 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —...
Page 510 508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Rear Axle ......537 ▫ Front Low Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn Lamp — Models With High Intensity Discharge Headlamps ▫...
Page 511: Engine Compartment - 6.4L (392 Hemi)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L (392 HEMI) 1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 4 —...
Page 512: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emissions control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 513 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when 2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part ready for testing.
Page 514: Replacement Parts
512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE you may need to do nothing more than drive your DEALER SERVICE vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- system to update. A recheck with the above test routine nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Page 515: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 WARNING! CAUTION! • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you form repairs and service when necessary could have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
Page 516: Engine Oil
514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Change Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Checking Oil Level time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must Refer to “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 517: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its CAUTION! performance may be impaired by supplemental addi- tives. Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is Synthetic Engine Oils not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 518: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE quality filters should be used to assure most efficient Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection service. MOPAR® engine oil filters are a high quality oil The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters filter and are recommended. varies considerably.
Page 519 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- diately with large amounts of water.
Page 520: Air Conditioner Maintenance
518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • It is essential when replacing the cables on the should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer battery that the positive cable is attached to the at the start of each warm season.
Page 521 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If WARNING! (Continued) Equipped • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 522: A/C Air Filter
520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning ser- vice be performed by authorized dealer or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment. NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system PAG compressor oil, and refrigerants. A/C Air Filter The filter is located in the fresh air inlet under the hood, behind a removable panel in the cowl on the passenger side of the vehicle, next to the windshield wipers.
Page 523 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 Filter Access Cover A/C Air Filter 3. Remove the used filter. 5. Close the filter access cover. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper 4. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the maintenance intervals. direction of airflow, which is toward the rear of the vehicle (text and arrows on the filter will indicate this).
Page 524: Body Lubrication
522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 525: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523 Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gal (4 L) of washer fluid when the message “Low Washer Fluid” appears in The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if front of the engine compartment.
Page 526 524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system; WARNING! or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle; • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged; have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex- carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-...
Page 527 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 525 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
Page 528: Cooling System
526 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- motion.
Page 529 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527 Coolant Checks With the engine at normal operating temperature (but not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of months (before the onset of freezing weather, where engine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock.
Page 530 528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant CAUTION! properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is needed to be added to the system please contact your specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- local authorized dealer.
Page 531 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529 you use the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conform- CAUTION! (Continued) ing to MS-12106) throughout the life of your vehicle. • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine Please review these recommendations for using Organic coolant (antifreeze) products.
Page 532 530 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- • Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom- ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant mended and can result in cooling system damage. If (antifreeze) solution.
Page 533 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 531 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
Page 534 532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti- the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS- freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant 12106 should be added to the coolant bottle.
Page 535: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 533 • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter WARNING! (Continued) operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may possible brake damage. You would not have your full result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) braking capacity in an emergency.
Page 536 534 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require- WARNING! ments described on the brake fluid reservoir. With disc • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear.
Page 537: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 535 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be been in a tightly closed container.
Page 538 536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE recommended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered in any transmission; only the approved lubricant should product and its performance may be impaired by supple- be used. mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi- tives to the transmission.
Page 539: Rear Axle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 537 transmission filler tube is capped and no dipstick is In addition, change the fluid and filter if the fluid provided. Your authorized dealer can check your trans- becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the trans- mission fluid level using a special service dipstick.
Page 540: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Axle Fluid The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper resistance built into your vehicle. maintenance intervals. What Causes Corrosion? Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
Page 541 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 539 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 542 540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel And Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner.
Page 543 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 541 • Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. CAUTION! • For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove or metal polishes.
Page 544 542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular CAUTION! cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Page 545 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543 Glass Surfaces 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp with MOPAR®...
Page 546: Fuses
544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning The Center Console Cupholders WARNING! (Continued) Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent • Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition with the cupholder in the center console. is off and that all the other services are switched off and/or disengaged.
Page 547 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 545 CAUTION! • When installing the power distribution center cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the power distribution center and possibly result in an electrical system failure.
Page 548 546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 50 Amp Red — Power Steering #1 30 Amp Pink — Starter 40 Amp Green — Anti-Lock Brakes 25 Amp Natural — Anti-Lock Brakes — — Fuse – Spare — — Fuse –...
Page 549 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 547 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 50 Amp Red — Power Steering #2 30 Amp Pink — Wiper Motor 30 Amp Pink — Headlamp Washers — — Fuse – Spare — — Fuse – Spare — — Fuse –...
Page 550 548 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 10 Amp Red Engine Controller/Rad Fan Relays — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module — 10 Amp Red Power Steering Module/AC Clutch Relay — 10 Amp Red AWD Module/Front Axle Disconnect —...
Page 551: Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549 Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses) CAUTION! There is also a power distribution center located in the • When installing the power distribution center trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly contains fuses and relays.
Page 552 550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 60 Amp Yellow — Front PDC Feed #1 — — Fuse – Spare 60 Amp Yellow — Front PDC Feed #2 30 Amp Pink — Sunroof 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #1 40 Amp Green —...
Page 553 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 551 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 20 Amp Yellow Active Dampening Module — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare — 10 Amp Red Fuel Door/Diagnostic Port —...
Page 554 552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 10 Amp Red Steering Column Module/Clock — 10 Amp Red Battery Sensor — — Fuse — Spare — 15 Amp Blue Radio — 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest —...
Page 555 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 553 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare — 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats — 10 Amp Red Heated Cupholders/Rear Heated Seat Switches — 10 Amp Red HVAC Module/In Car Temperature Sensor —...
Page 556: Vehicle Storage
554 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 25 Amp Natu- Rear Windows — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module — — Fuse — Spare — 15 Amp Blue Run Sense — 15 Amp Blue Illumination/Rear Sunshade — — Fuse —...
Page 557: Replacement Bulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555 REPLACEMENT BULBS Bulb Number All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass Shift Indicator Lamp JKLE14140 cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved Optional Door Map LED (Serviced at Autho- and should not be used for replacement. Pocket/Cup Holder rized Dealer) For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for...
Page 558: Bulb Replacement
556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Bulb Number Front Fog Lamp – If PSX24W NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- Equipped spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric conditions change to allow the condensation to change Front Side Marker back into a vapor.
Page 559: Front Low Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn Lamp - Models With High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (Hid)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 557 2. Twist the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun- Front Low Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn Lamp — terclockwise, and then pull it out of the headlamp Models With High Intensity Discharge Headlamps assembly. (HID) HID Headlamps CAUTION! The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
Page 560: Backup Lamps
558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to the lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges. Backup Lamps 1.
Page 561: License Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 559 5. Reinstall new bulb. 6. Install cover and fastener. License Lamp 1. Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb.
Page 562: Fluid Capacities
560 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 6.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 6.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant (OAT cool- 15.2 Quarts 14.4 Liters ant conforming to MS-12106) 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or...
Page 563: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 561 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106). Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full syn- thetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SN.
Page 564: Chassis
562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Use only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Fail- ure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid. Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®...
Page 565 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ...565 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .564...
Page 566 564 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km). The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or mileages specified NOTE: to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best •...
Page 567 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 565 • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in master cylinder, and power steering, and add as “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- needed.
Page 568 566 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 569 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 567 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 570 568 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 571 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 569 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 42 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 572 570 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 54 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 573 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 571 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 574 572 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 575 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 573 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 576 574 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 577 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 575 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service 114 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 578 576 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service 126 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 579 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 577 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 138 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 580 578 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or 150 Months Maintenance Ser- vice Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
Page 581 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 579 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 583: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .583 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
Page 584 582 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .589 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....589 ▫...
Page 585: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 583 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 586: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
584 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
Page 587: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 585 In Mexico Contact: Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
Page 588: Warranty Information
586 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service WARNING! contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 589: Mopar® Parts
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 587 MOPAR® PARTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety operating at its best.
Page 590: Publication Order Forms
588 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix cepted.
Page 591 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 589 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
Page 592 590 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- WARNING! sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not WARNING! include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or...
Page 593 INDEX...
Page 594 592 INDEX About Your Brakes ......422 Air Conditioning System ....386 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 595 INDEX 593 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..386 Bluetooth® Automatic Transmission ....403 Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Adding Fluid .
Page 596 594 INDEX Brake/Transmission Interlock ....403 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .316 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..97 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety .
Page 597 INDEX 595 Contract, Service ......585 Data Recorder, Event ..... . .74 Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .
Page 598 596 INDEX Driving Hazard Warning Flasher ....482 Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Jump Starting ......496 Water .
Page 599 INDEX 597 Oil Change Interval ..... .333 Filters Oil Filler Cap ......515 Air Cleaner .
Page 600 598 INDEX Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...561 Specifications ......561 Fog Lights .
Page 601 INDEX 599 Glass Cleaning ......543 Washers ......523 Gross Axle Weight Rating .
Page 602 600 INDEX Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ....543 Knee Bolster......60 Interior Appearance Care .
Page 603 INDEX 601 Daytime Running ..... . .218 Low Fuel ......328 Dimmer Switch, Headlight .
Page 604 602 INDEX Locks ........30 Methanol .......470 Automatic Door .
Page 605 INDEX 603 New Vehicle Break-In Period ....97 Onboard Diagnostic System ....510 Operating Precautions .
Page 606 604 INDEX Power Radio Operation ......377 Deck Lid Release ......44 Radio Remote Controls .
Page 607 INDEX 605 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ..375 Safety Information, Tire .....436 Remote Starting System.
Page 608 606 INDEX Head Restraints ......205 Automatic Transmission ....401 Heated .
Page 609 INDEX 607 Starting ....... . .27 Stuck, Freeing ......500 Automatic Transmission .
Page 610 608 INDEX Chains .......458 Towing ....... .480 Compact Spare .
Page 611 INDEX 609 Trunk Release Remote Control ....44 Vehicle Loading ......444 Turn Signals .
Page 612 610 INDEX Window Fogging ......388 Windshield Wiper Blades ....522 Windows .
Page 613 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehi- The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed cle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully signals.
Page 614 Chrysler Group LLC Third Edition 14D482-126-AA 14D482-126-AC First Edition Printed in U.S.A.