Jeep 2009 Commander Owner's Manual
Jeep 2009 Commander Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 COMMANDER 2009 owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....8 Rollover Warning .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect This is a specialized utility vehicle designed for both the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics. on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws tasks for which conventional two-wheel drive enclosed wherever you drive.
  • Page 7: Rollover Warning

    INTRODUCTION 5 NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of control.
  • Page 8: How To Use This Manual

    6 INTRODUCTION Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section government notes that the universal use of existing seat contains the information you desire.
  • Page 9 INTRODUCTION 7...
  • Page 10: Warnings And Cautions

    8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
  • Page 11: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
  • Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....14 Vehicle Security Alarm ....20 Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) .
  • Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Express Down Window Feature — Windows ......31 If Equipped .
  • Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Seat Belt Pretensioners ....47 Engine Break-In Recommendations ..71 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System Safety Tips .
  • Page 16: A Word About Your Keys

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter with integrated ignition key and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can insert the double-sided key into the ignition switch with either side up.
  • Page 17: Integrated Ignition Key

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Integrated Ignition Key The integrated ignition key operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter and a valet key, which stores in the rear of the RKE transmitter.
  • Page 18 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under • If you try to remove the key before you place the shift “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in lever in PARK, it may become trapped temporarily in Section 4 of this manual.
  • Page 19: Key-In-Ignition Reminder

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Key-In-Ignition Reminder the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two If you open the driver’s door with the integrated ignition seconds if an invalid RKE transmitter is used to start the key in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to engine.
  • Page 20: Replacement Keys

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: the vehicle. Once an RKE transmitter is programmed to a • The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compatible vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. with aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these CAUTION! systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection.
  • Page 21: Customer Key Programming

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer 3. Insert a blank integrated key into the ignition switch system serviced, bring all vehicle RKE transmitters with and turn the ignition switch to the ON position within you to the authorized dealer.
  • Page 22: General Information

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Panic and Security alarms are quite differ- General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15 ent. Please take a moment to activate the Panic and the and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
  • Page 23: To Disarm The System

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this 16 second the alarm will sound. If this occurs, press the UNLOCK arming period, opening any door or the liftgate will button on the RKE transmitter to disarm the Vehicle cancel the arming.
  • Page 24: Remote Keyless Entry

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate, or activate the panic alarm, from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a handheld Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
  • Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First Press Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Flash Lamps with This feature lets you program the system to unlock either Lock”...
  • Page 26: To Lock The Doors

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock the Doors To Release the Liftgate Flipper Glass Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- Press the FLIPPER GLASS/TRUNK RELEASE button ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and two times (the second press within 5 seconds of the first the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
  • Page 27: Using The Panic Alarm

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Using the Panic Alarm Programming Additional Transmitters To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold Refer to Sentry Key “Customer Key Programming.” the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, second and release.
  • Page 28: General Information

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Battery access is through a door located on the rear of 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the the fob. Insert a small, flat blade screwdriver into the slot new batteries with your fingers.
  • Page 29: Remote Starting System - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • Doors closed If your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two • Hood closed conditions. • Liftgate closed 1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected •...
  • Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system • If an engine fault is present the vehicle will start and will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START then shut down 10 seconds later. button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request.
  • Page 31: Door Locks

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 DOOR LOCKS Power Door Locks The power door lock switch is located on each front door Manual Door Locks panel. Press the switch to lock or unlock the doors. Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from inside the vehicle.
  • Page 32: Child Protection Door Lock

    30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you press the door lock switch while the keys are in the This feature is selectable and can be turned on or off. ignition switch, and the driver’s door is open, the doors Refer to “Auto Door Locks”...
  • Page 33: Windows

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. Child Protection Door Lock WINDOWS Power Windows Power Window Switches The power window controls are located on the driver’s The power window switches remain active for up to door trim panel.
  • Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Down Auto Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection — Both the driver and front passenger window switch have Driver’s and Front Passenger Door Only an Auto Down feature. Press the window switch past the Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, and first detent, release, and the window will go down the window will go up automatically.
  • Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Window Lockout button. To enable the window controls, WARNING! press the Window Lockout button again. There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the window before closing.
  • Page 36: Wind Buffeting

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
  • Page 37: Liftgate Flipper Glass

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Liftgate Flipper Glass WARNING! The liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the liftgate is unlocked. To open the flipper glass, push up on To avoid injury, stand back when opening. Glass will the window switch located on the liftgate.
  • Page 38: Power Liftgate - If Equipped

    36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Liftgate — If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened manually or by pressing the LIFTGATE button on the Re- mote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press the LIFTGATE button on the RKE transmitetr twice within five seconds, to open the power liftgate.
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 • There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the NOTE: • In the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an liftgate. Light pressure anywhere along these strips emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open will cause the liftgate to return to the open position.
  • Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the WARNING! vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- (0 km/h).
  • Page 41: Occupant Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS WARNING! Some of the most important safety features in your • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front injuries, including fatalities, if you are not prop- airbags for both the driver and right front passenger, and, erly buckled up.
  • Page 42: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a belts are designed to go around the large bones of collision.
  • Page 43: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap.
  • Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
  • Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a • A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger- bit on the shoulder belt.
  • Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is 6. To release the belt, push the red button marked PRESS comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor on the buckle.
  • Page 47: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away you’ll prefer a higher position.
  • Page 48: Energy Management Feature

    46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. Management feature in the front seating positions to help 2.
  • Page 49: Seat Belt Pretensioners

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Seat Belt Pretensioners Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System The driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped (BeltAlert ) with a pretensioning device that is designed to remove If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within any slack from the seat belt systems in the event of a 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed collision.
  • Page 50: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized BeltAlert can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. dealer or by following these steps: NOTE: Although BeltAlert has been deactivated, the NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON while the driver’s seat belt remains unfastened.
  • Page 51: Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (Srs)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The extender should be used only if the existing belt is not words SRS/AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. long enough.
  • Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity and occupant size. This vehicle is equipped with window bags to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a win- dow.
  • Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not have any accessory items installed which • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to covers or attempt to manually open them.
  • Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bol- WARNING! sters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger. Window bags also work with seat belts Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER to improve occupant protection.
  • Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 You should read the instructions provided with your WARNING! child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more 2. All occupants should use their lap and shoulder belts severe injuries in a collision.
  • Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front Acceleration Sensors Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) How the Airbag System Works •...
  • Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • The ORC also turns on the Airbag Warning • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are Light for six to eight seconds for a self-check located in the center of the steering wheel and the right when the ignition is first turned on.
  • Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Side Impact SRS Side Curtain Airbags are de- • The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of signed to activate only in certain side or rollover the driver and the front passenger, and position every- collisions.
  • Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another floor.
  • Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The interior lights can only be deactivated if the WARNING! (Continued) key is removed from the ignition switch or the vehicle is • You need proper knee impact protection in a driven.
  • Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 • Airbag Warning Light does not come on during the six NOTE: • A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag to eight seconds after the ignition switch is first turned sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually in- dicative of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant •...
  • Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In the event that an investigation is undertaken by 1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data Chrysler LLC (regardless of initiative), the company or its with a particular crash record in an aggregate database, designated representative will first obtain permission of provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter the appropriate custodial entity for the vehicle (usually...
  • Page 63: Child Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • Airbag deployment level (if applicable) Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the • Impact acceleration and angle time, including babies and children. Every state in the •...
  • Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE There are different sizes and types of restraints for Infants and Child Restraints children from newborn size to the child almost large • Safety experts recommend that children ride enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the right seat one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child WARNING! restraint: • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passen- has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety ger airbag unless the airbag is turned off.
  • Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. use a locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist plate, pulling up on the shoulder portion of the the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it.
  • Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 NOTE: additional information refer belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt- www.seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK. positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt. Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are Children Too Large for Booster Seats older than one year can ride forward-facing in the...
  • Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower kits or retro-fit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all Anchors and Tether for CHildren) the available attachments provided with your child re- Your vehicle’s second row seat is equipped with the child straint in any vehicle.
  • Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 If your child seats are not LATCH-compatible, you can only install the child seats using the vehicle’s seat belts. For typical installation instructions, refer to “Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System”. Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint.
  • Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap. You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
  • Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 If the seat belt has an automatic locking retractor, pull the WARNING! belt from the retractor until there is enough to allow you to pass through the child restraint and slide the latch Improper installation of a child restraint to the plate into the buckle.
  • Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch For the outboard seating positions, route the tether over plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the the head rests, and attach the hook to the tether anchor child restraint secure, try a different seating position.
  • Page 73: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS shown under “Engine Oil”, under “Maintenance Proce- A long break-in period is not required for the engine in dures” in section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT your vehicle. OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
  • Page 74: Exhaust Gas

    72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, WARNING! inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
  • Page 75: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The make sure that all windows are closed and the climate Vehicle control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT Seat Belts use the recirculation mode.
  • Page 76: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Defroster Lights Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights the blower control on high speed. You should be able to while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high feel the air directed against the windshield.
  • Page 77: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......80 Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped ..83 Inside Day/Night Mirror .
  • Page 78 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Recognition System (VR) — Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped ..122 If Equipped ......112 40/20/40 Second Row Folding Seat .
  • Page 79 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 Lights ......135 Lights-On Reminder ....140 Multifunction Lever .
  • Page 80 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..148 Rear Camera — If Equipped ... . . 155 To Activate ..... . . 149 Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off —...
  • Page 81 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 General Information ....163 Power Outlets ..... . . 167 Front Power Outlet .
  • Page 82: Mirrors

    80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
  • Page 83: Outside Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror. WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are.
  • Page 84: Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature

    82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off forward or rearward to resist damage.
  • Page 85: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in this section for details. Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster.
  • Page 86: Uconnect Phone - If Equipped

    User’s Manual” for uconnect phone operating instruc- • www.dodge.com/uconnect tions for these radios. Radio sales code can be located on the lower right corner of the Radio faceplate. • www.jeep.com/uconnect uconnect phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- • or call 1–877–855–8400 vehicle communications system.
  • Page 87 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone The uconnect phone can be used with any Hands-Free is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s Profile certified Bluetooth cellular phone.
  • Page 88: Operation

    86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Operation example, you can use the combined form voice com- Voice commands can be used to operate the uconnect mand Phonebook New Entry, or you can break the phone and to navigate through the uconnect phone combined form command into two voice commands: menu structure.
  • Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 • When prompted, after the beep, say Pair a Phone and Cancel Command At any prompt, after the beep, you can say Cancel and follow the audible prompts. you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a •...
  • Page 90 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The uconnect phone will confirm the phone number phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in the vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three and then dial. The number will appear in the display and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the of certain radios.
  • Page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 • The uconnect system will confirm the name and then • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., dial the corresponding phone number, which may Home, Work, Mobile, or Pager ). This will allow appear in the display of certain radios.
  • Page 92 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Depending on the maximum number of entries down- Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Cellular Phone loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, downloaded names can be used.
  • Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Phonebook Download — Single Entry first disconnect or drop the Bluetooth connection to If equipped and supported by your phone, uconnect the uconnect phone, and then send the address book phone allows the user to download entries from their entry via Bluetooth .
  • Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook Delete uconnect Phonebook Entry entry that you wish to edit. NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, when the vehicle is not in motion.
  • Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 • After you enter the name, the uconnect phone will • Note that only the phonebook in the current language ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, is deleted. work, cellular, pager, or all. Say the designation you •...
  • Page 96: Phone Call Features

    94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The uconnect phone will then prompt you as to the call, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a number designation you wish to call. single beep, indicating that the incoming call was rejected.
  • Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 or Call followed by the phone number or phonebook Conference Call entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while When two calls are in progress (one active and one on the second call is in progress.
  • Page 98: Uconnect Phone Features

    96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can hold may not become active automatically. This is cell phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press continue on the uconnect phone either until the call and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep.
  • Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say If the phone is not reachable and the uconnect phone is the name of the language you wish to switch to operational, you may reach the emergency number as English, Espanol, or Francais.
  • Page 100 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If supported, this number may be programmable on • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say some systems. To do this, press the PHONE button Towing Assistance. and say ‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’. NOTE: •...
  • Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Voice Mail Calling enter, followed by the word Send. For example, if re- To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to Working quired to enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), with Automated Systems.
  • Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the PHONE button to begin. NOTE: • You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say network configurations. This is normal. Setup Confirmations.
  • Page 103: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth cellular In order to un-mute the uconnect phone: phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s • Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button. audio system. The uconnect phone will work the same •...
  • Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth Select Another Cellular Phone connection between a uconnect phone paired cellular This feature allows you to select and start using another phone and the uconnect phone, follow the instructions phone paired with the uconnect phone.
  • Page 105: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Delete uconnect phone Paired Cellular Phones Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- • Press the PHONE button to begin. nizing their voice commands or numbers, the uconnect • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say phone Voice Training feature may be used.
  • Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Performance is maximized under: This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only. • low-to-medium blower setting, To restore the Voice Recognition system to factory default •...
  • Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 • It is not recommended to store similar sounding • low-to-medium vehicle speed, names in the uconnect phonebook. • low road noise, • Phonebook (Downloaded and uconnect phone Local) • smooth road surface, name recognition rate is optimized when the entries •...
  • Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Bluetooth Communication Link Power-Up Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the the uconnect phone. When this happens, the connection ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you can generally be reestablished by switching the phone must wait at least five seconds prior to using the system.
  • Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107...
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  • Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
  • Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
  • Page 114: General Information

    112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) — IF This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and EQUIPPED RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation following conditions: This Voice Recognition system allows you to •...
  • Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 When you press the VR button, you will hear a beep. The These commands are universal and can be used from any beep is your signal to give a command. menu. All other commands can be used depending upon the active application.
  • Page 116: Commands

    114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Radio” (to switch to the radio mode) Commands The Voice Recognition system understands two types of • “Disc” (to switch to the disc mode) commands. Universal commands are available at all • “Memo” (to switch to the memo recorder) times.
  • Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel) Radio FM To switch to the FM band say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In • “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels) this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
  • Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Memo − “Previous” (to play the previous memo) To switch to the voice recorder mode say “Memo”. In this − “Delete” (to delete a memo) mode, you may say the following commands: • “Delete All” (to delete all memos) •...
  • Page 119: Voice Training

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the VR SEATS button first and wait for the beep before speaking the Front Manual Seat Adjustment “Barge In” commands. Move the seat forward or rearward using the adjustment Voice Training bar.
  • Page 120: Front Seat Adjustment - Recline

    118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Seat Adjustment — Recline WARNING! (Continued) To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, outboard side of the seat, lean back, and release the lever inside or outside of a vehicle.
  • Page 121: Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment Eight–Way Driver’s Power Seat The manual lumbar support adjustment lever is located The driver’s power seat switches are located on the on the right side of the driver’s seat and on the left side outboard side of the driver’s seat lower side trim.
  • Page 122: Four-Way Passenger's Power Seat - If Equipped

    120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Four-Way Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped The front passenger’s power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the passenger seat lower side trim. The bottom switch controls forward/rearward adjust- ment. The top switch controls the seatback recline adjust- ment.
  • Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 you can choose from a High or Low heat setting. Illumi- changes from two to one, indicating the change. Opera- nated LED indicators on each switch indicate the level of tion on the Low-level setting also turns Off automatically heat in use.
  • Page 124: Rear Heated Seats - If Equipped

    122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. To avoid heated seat surfaces coming in contact and poten- tial seat overheating, always ensure that the seat heater is in the off position before placing any of the seats into a folded flat position (if equipped).
  • Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 When the High-level setting is selected, the heater will WARNING! provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the normal High-level.
  • Page 126: 40/20/40 Second Row Folding Seat

    124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 40/20/40 Second Row Folding Seat Fold and Tumble Second Row Seat The left, center, or right side of the second row seat can be lowered to allow for extended cargo space, and still maintain some rear seating room.
  • Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 WARNING! Do not drive the vehicle with the outer second row seats in the tumbled position. The outer second row seats are only intended to be tumbled for entry and exit to the third row seat. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.
  • Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If sitting in the third row seat, pull rearward on Folding Middle Seatback (Second Row Seat) the release strap located at the rear of the seat and tumble 1. Pull the release strap. the seat forward.
  • Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 2. Lower the center seatback. Center Seat Armrest (Second Row Seat) — If Equipped The second row center seat may be equipped with a armrest. Pull strap to lower armrest. Folding Center Seatback Armrest (Second Row Seat)
  • Page 130: 50/50 Third Row Folding Seat - If Equipped

    128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 50/50 Third Row Folding Seat — If Equipped To Lower Rear Seat Either side of the third row seat can be lowered to allow for extended cargo space, and still maintain some rear seating room.
  • Page 131: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 To Raise Rear Seat WARNING! 1. Open the tailgate. The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear 2. Detach pull strap from back of seat, and pull seatback seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position) upward until it locks into place.
  • Page 132: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) Transmitter To Memory

    130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter to Memory NOTE: Each time the S (SET) button and a numbered button 1 or 2 are pressed, you erase the memory settings for that button and store a new one.
  • Page 133: Memory Position Recall

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — to 12 AM and 12 FM stations can be set). Customer-Programmable Features” in Section 4 for more information.
  • Page 134: To Disable A Rke Transmitter Linked To Memory

    132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To recall the memory setting for driver two, press 3. Press and release the memory S (SET) button located memory button number 2 on the driver’s door, or the on the driver’s door. UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to 4.
  • Page 135: Easy Entry/Exit Seat

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Easy Entry/Exit Seat driving position when the key is placed into the This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning ignition, and turned out of the LOCK position toward which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the the ACC/ON position.
  • Page 136: To Open And Close The Hood

    134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the release lever inside your vehicle located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. Underhood Safety Latch CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to...
  • Page 137: Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Headlights and Parking Lights WARNING! Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when headlight operation.
  • Page 138: Automatic Headlight System - If Equipped

    136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped approximately four minutes after the wipers completely Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the third stop. Refer to “Windshield Wipers and Washers” in this detent, or AUTO position, to activate the automatic section for more information.
  • Page 139: Automatic Headlight Leveling - Hid Headlights Only

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 NOTE: If the windshield or SmartBeam mirror is re- To Deactivate placed, the SmartBeam mirror must be re-aimed to 1. Pull back on the multifunction lever to manually ensure proper performance. See your local authorized deactivate the system (normal operation of high beams).
  • Page 140: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped

    138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The high beam headlights come on at a low intensity level whenever the engine is running, and the transmis- sion is not in the PARK position. The lights remain on until the ignition switch is turned OFF or the parking brake is engaged.
  • Page 141: Instrument Panel And Interior Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 rain, snow, or dust. Principally, the front fog light (extreme bottom) position disables all the interior lights, supplements the lower beam of a standard headlight even when the doors and liftgate are open. While in the system.
  • Page 142: Battery Saver Feature - Exterior/Interior Lights

    140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Battery Saver Feature — Exterior/Interior Lights If the multifunction lever is left in the interior light position, parking light position, or the headlight position when the ignition switch is moved to the OFF position, the battery saver feature will automatically turn off the exterior and interior lights after eight minutes.
  • Page 143: High Beam Switch

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 High Beam Switch Flash-To-Pass Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever towards you lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- to switch the headlights back to low beam.
  • Page 144: Interior Lights

    142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights The interior lighting consists of courtesy lights mounted below the instrument panel, reading lights located above the front and rear doors, and a rear cargo light. Opening a door or turning the center of the multifunction lever to the extreme up position will activate all interior courtesy lights.
  • Page 145: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The front and rear wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the right side control lever. Turn the end of the control lever to select Low, High, or one of the five speed sensitive intermittent windshield wiper speeds.
  • Page 146: Mist

    144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold Mist while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the Use this feature when weather conditions make occa- delay range, the wiper will operate for several seconds sional usage of the wipers necessary.
  • Page 147: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 • The rain sensing feature may not function properly Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped This feature senses moisture on the windshield and when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind- automatically activates the wipers for the driver.
  • Page 148: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Transmission in NEUTRAL Position — When the ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the NEU- TRAL position, the rain sensing system will not oper- ate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), or the shift lever is moved out of the NEUTRAL position.
  • Page 149: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 WARNING! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The telescoping adjustment must be locked while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. ADJUSTABLE PEDALS —...
  • Page 150: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The pedals can be adjusted while driving. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph REVERSE (R) or when the Electronic Speed Control is (40 km/h) for 3.7L, 4.7L and 5.7L engines.
  • Page 151: To Activate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 To Activate To Set At A Desired Speed Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the Elec- down on the Electronic Speed Control lever and release.
  • Page 152: To Resume Speed

    150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Speed To decrease speed while Electronic Speed Control is ON, To resume a previously set speed, push the RESUME push down and hold SET DECEL. Release the Electronic ACCEL lever up and release. Resume can be used at any Speed Control lever when the desired speed is reached, speed above 20 mph (32 km/h) for 3.7L, 4.7L and 5.7L and the new speed will be set.
  • Page 153: To Accelerate For Passing

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 To Accelerate For Passing REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the The Rear Park Assist provides visible and audible indi- pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. cations of the distance between the rear fascia and the detected obstacle when backing up.
  • Page 154: Rear Park Assist Sensors

    152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Park Assist Sensors The four Rear Park Assist Sensors, located in the rear fascia, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately 12 to 59 in (30 to 150 cm) from the rear fascia in the horizontal direction, depending on the location and orientation of the obstacle and the type of obstacle.
  • Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 The system dimly illuminates the two outer most yellow LEDs when it is ON and detecting no obstacles. The following chart shows the warning display operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES DISPLAY LED OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM:...
  • Page 156: Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist

    154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist When the switch is pressed to disable the system, the The Rear Park Assist can be enabled and disabled with a instrument cluster will display the “PARK ASSIST DIS- switch located on the upper switch bank of the instru- ABLED”...
  • Page 157: Cleaning The Rear Park Assist

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Cleaning The Rear Park Assist WARNING! Clean the Rear Park Assist Sensors with water, car wash soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do Drivers must be careful when backing up even when not scratch or poke the sensors.
  • Page 158: Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off - With Navigation Radio

    156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting CAUTION! (Continued) enable rear camera in reverse soft key. • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be 5. Press the “save” soft key. driven slowly when using the Rear Camera system to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
  • Page 159: Overhead Console - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 4. When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, an image of the rear of the vehicle will appear with a caution note to check entire surroundings displayed across the top of the screen. After five seconds this note will disappear. 5.
  • Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The HomeLink buttons are located in the overhead WARNING! console, and contain one, two, or three dots/lines desig- • Your motorized door or gate will open and close nating the different HomeLink channels. while you are training the Universal Transceiver.
  • Page 161: Programming Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Programming HomeLink 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the EVIC Before You Begin display in view. If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, erase all channels before you begin training.
  • Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers This can usually be found where the hanging antenna may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is in the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming”...
  • Page 163: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training” Gate Operator/Canadian Programming button. The name and color of the button may vary by Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- manufacturer. nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission –...
  • Page 164: Using Homelink

    162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. EVIC display will change from “CHANNEL # TRAIN- 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button for ING”...
  • Page 165: Troubleshooting Tips

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Troubleshooting Tips General Information If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry are some of the most common solutions: Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
  • Page 166: Power Sunroof - If Equipped

    164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead • Never leave children in a vehicle with the keys in console. the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
  • Page 167: Opening Sunroof - Express

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Opening Sunroof — Express sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and will open automatically from any position. The sunroof release to Express Close.
  • Page 168: Sunshade Operation

    166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunshade Operation Sunroof Maintenance The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. the glass panel. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is Ignition Off Operation open.
  • Page 169: Power Outlets

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 NOTE: Hold onto shade handle until shade is com- POWER OUTLETS pletely open or closed. Front Power Outlet To the left and right of the convenience tray (lower center of instrument panel) is a power outlet for accessories. Pull lightly on the tab of the plastic cover to access the outlet.
  • Page 170: Rear Power Outlet - If Equipped

    168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Power Outlet — If Equipped WARNING! The rear power outlet (if equipped) is located in the left rear cargo area. To avoid serious injury or death: • Do not use a three-prong adapter. •...
  • Page 171: Power Inverter - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! There is a 115–Volt, 150–Watt inverter outlet located on • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current.
  • Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will most power tools.
  • Page 173: Cupholders

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 NOTE: CUPHOLDERS • When the power inverter switch is pressed, there will Front Cupholders be a delay of approximately one second before the In the center console, there are two cupholders for the inverter status indicator turns ON.
  • Page 174: Cupholders - Second Row Seat

    172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cupholders — Second Row Seat Cupholders — Third Row Seat The second row seat has two cupholders in the center The third row seat passengers have cupholders on the left armrest. Lower the center armrest. Refer to “Seats” in this and right rear trim panels.
  • Page 175: Cargo Area Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Load Floor The panel in the load floor is reversible for added utility. One side is carpeted and the other side features a plastic lined tray which holds a variety of items. The cargo load floor is held by spring loaded latches.
  • Page 176: Rear Window Features

    174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull up on loop(s) and twist 90 degrees, so they are 4. Pull up on loop(s) and twist 90 degrees, so they are parallel to the slotted hole in tray. perpendicular (straight up) to the slotted hole in tray. 3.
  • Page 177: Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 If the liftgate flipper glass is open, connection to the rear window wiper is interrupted preventing activation of the rear wiper blade. When the liftgate flipper glass is closed, the rear wiper switch or the ignition switch needs to be turned off and on to restart the rear wiper.
  • Page 178: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped

    176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If not equipped with crossbars, your authorized CAUTION! dealer can order and install Mopar crossbars built • To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the specifically for this roof rack system. rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars.
  • Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 crossbar to the desired position, keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame. Once the crossbar is in one of the five detent positions, retighten the thumb screws to lock the crossbar into position. NOTE: •...
  • Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care- • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the NOT carry any loads on the roof rack without roof rack.
  • Page 181 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....183 Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) ......203 Instrument Cluster .
  • Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL List Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD Play) ......221 And MP3 Audio Play .
  • Page 183 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) — Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) If Equipped ......247 Mode .
  • Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player ......260 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped ......264 CD/DVD Maintenance .
  • Page 185: Instrument Panel Features

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 - Air Outlet 5 - Upper Switch Bank 9 - Lower Switch Bank 2 - Instrument Cluster 6 - Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter 10 - Climate Controls 3 - Radio 7 - Storage Bin 11 - Ignition Switch 4 - Glove Compartment 8 - Power Outlet...
  • Page 186: Instrument Cluster

    184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
  • Page 187: Instrument Cluster Description

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during 1. Speedometer each stop. Indicates vehicle speed. The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- 2.
  • Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON position. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is dangerous.
  • Page 189 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 5. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) 6. Airbag Warning Light The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of This light turns on and remains on for six to an onboard diagnostic system called OBD II that eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition monitors engine and automatic transmission con- switch is first turned ON.
  • Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced 10. Oil Pressure Warning Light as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The brakes.
  • Page 191 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 12. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect Each tire, including the spare (if provided), the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. should be checked monthly, when cold and Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper inflated to the inflation pressure recommended tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to...
  • Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the 13. Temperature Gauge TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more ture.
  • Page 193 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 15. TOW/HAUL Indicator Light WARNING! This light will illuminate when the TOW/ HAUL button has been selected. The TOW/ A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or HAUL button is located in the center of the others could be badly burned by steam or boiling instrument panel (below the climate controls).
  • Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17. 4WD LOW Mode Indicator — If Equipped 19. Cruise Indicator This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in This indicator lights when the speed control the 4WD LOW mode. The front and rear drive- system is turned ON.
  • Page 195 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 NOTE: You must apply the brakes before shifting from stall and your vehicle may require towing. The light will PARK. come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on 22.
  • Page 196: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 26. Low Fuel Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 2.3 U.S. Gallons (8.7 Liters) this light will come on and remain on until fuel is added. The Low Fuel Warning Light may turn on and off again, especially during and after hard braking, accelerations, or turns.
  • Page 197: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 The system allows the driver to select information by COMPASS/TEMPERATURE Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press release COMPASS/ wheel: TEMPERATURE button to display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature. MENU Button Press and release the MENU button and the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
  • Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • WRONG KEY — KEY DOES NOT BELONG TO • HOOD OPEN (with graphic) VEHICLE • HOOD/DOOR OPEN (with graphic) • KEY NOT PROGRAMMED — EXCEEDED KEY PRO- • HOOD/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) GRAM LIMIT •...
  • Page 199 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 • OIL CHANGE REQUIRED • WARNING! LIMIT SPEED • OIL CHANGE RESET • CHECK GASCAP • CHECK GAUGES • ESP OFF • AUTO HIGH BEAMS ON • IOD FUSE OUT • AUTO HIGH BEAMS OFF •...
  • Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ADJ. PEDALS DISABLED — SHIFTER IN REVERSE • PUT IN PARK TO OPERATE (Power Liftgate Models Only) • LOW TIRE PRESSURE • FUNCTION DISABLED (Power Liftgate Models Only) • CHECK TPM SYSTEM • CLOSE LIFTGLASS (Power Liftgate Models Only) •...
  • Page 201: Engine Oil Change Indicator System

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 Engine Oil Change Indicator System 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds. Oil Change Required Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. indicator system.
  • Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the Trip NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle Computer functions. loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value. The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- tion: When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)
  • Page 203: Compass Display

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 Elapsed Time Compass Display Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset The compass readings indicate the direction when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed the vehicle is facing. Press and release the time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON COMPASS/TEMPERATURE button to display or START position.
  • Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Compass Calibration Compass Variance If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” indicator Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the North and Geographic North. To compensate for the compass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows: differences, the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
  • Page 205: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 4. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button to change the variance number. Continue until desired number is reached. 5. Press either MENU, SCROLL, or COMPASS/TEMP button to set the value and exit. Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in PARK.
  • Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL FUNCTION SELECT button while in this display to Auto Unlock On Exit select English, Espanol, or Francais. Then, as you con- When YES (Y) is selected, all of the doors will unlock tinue, the information will display in the selected lan- when the vehicle is stopped, and the transmission is in guage.
  • Page 207 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 Sound Horn with Lock Headlamp Off Delay When YES (Y) is selected, a short horn sound will occur When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds feature may be selected with or without the flash lights when exiting the vehicle.
  • Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Headlights Only) Only) When YES (Y) is selected, and the headlight switch is in This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi- enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on.
  • Page 209: System Status

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 Key Off Power Delay Control System” in Section 5 of this manual for system When this feature is selected, the power window function and operating information. To make your selec- switches, radio, uconnect phone (if equipped), DVD tion, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), until “ON”...
  • Page 210: Sales Code Req - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)

    208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tire Pressure Monitor System (Shows the current NOTE: • Tires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heat pressure of all four road tires.) For additional informa- tion, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitor System” in Sec- will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi tion 5 of this manual.
  • Page 211: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Press the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction without stopping.
  • Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With the next listenable station in AM, FM or Satellite (if uconnect”...
  • Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button will display.
  • Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time 16-Digit Character Program Type and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Display knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between No program type or un- None the front and rear speakers.
  • Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type 16-Digit Character Program Type (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be Display exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. Rhythm and Blues R &...
  • Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • DVD Play Options - Selecting the DVD Play Options • VES™ Power - Allows you to turn VES™ ON and will display the following: OFF (if equipped). • Subtitle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch •...
  • Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 Menu Language — If Equipped the disc). You can select a language not listed by scrolling Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the down and selecting other. Enter the country code using default startup DVD menu language (effective only if the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down language supported by disc).
  • Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AutoPlay — If Equipped and press and release that button. If a button is not When this is set to On and a DVD video is inserted, it will selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the ton, the station will continue to play but will not be movie.
  • Page 219: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 Buttons 1 - 6 CAUTION! These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 The radio may shut down during extremely hot Satellite (if equipped) stations}. conditions.
  • Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is SEEK Button (CD MODE) reading the disc. Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD.
  • Page 221: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 RW/FF (CD MODE) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 begin to fast forward until FF is released, or RW or Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
  • Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. frequencies in the following table are supported. In Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal addition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported. The CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3/ majority of MP3/WMA files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate WMA files).
  • Page 223: Understanding Your Instrument Panel 221

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 • Number of files and folders - Loading times will ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for ID3 version 1 tags. ID3 version 2 is not increase with more files and folders supported by the radios.
  • Page 224: Info Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)

    222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through iary device if the AUX jack is connected. the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the Name, and Folder Name (if available).
  • Page 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions - uconnect studios Press the TIME button to change the display from (Satellite Radio) (If Equipped) elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will Refer to “uconnect studios (Satellite Radio)”...
  • Page 226: Am/Fm/Cd/Dvd Radio (Rer/Ren)

    224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, Refer to your uconnect tunes (REN) or (RER) user’s unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse manual for detailed operating instructions. engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition DTS™...
  • Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 To Manually Set the Clock — RER/REN 6. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed. 1. Turn on the radio. Changing Daylight Savings Time 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. When selected, this feature will display the time of day in 3.
  • Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Show Time if Radio is Off Changing the Time Zone When selected, this feature will display the time of day 1. Turn on the radio. on the touch screen when the radio is turned off. Proceed as follows to change the current setting: 2.
  • Page 229: Sales Code Res - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right position to operate the radio.
  • Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch knob to save time change.
  • Page 231 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the AM/FM Button mid-range tones.
  • Page 232: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
  • Page 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.
  • Page 234: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Press this button to change the display from a large CD Play. playing time display to a small CD playing time display. Notes on Playing MP3 Files RW/FF The radio can play MP3 files;...
  • Page 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). •...
  • Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files Playback of MP3 Files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the VBR bit rate.
  • Page 237: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an SIRIUS RADIO MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right...
  • Page 238: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode

    236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC another selection.
  • Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button. uconnect”...
  • Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TUNE Control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/ to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers.
  • Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Program Type format types: Display 16-Digit Character Personality Persnlty Program Type Display Public Public No program type or un- Rhythm and Blues R & B None defined Religious Music...
  • Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL station with the same selected Music Type name. The SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Music Type function only operates when in the FM Memory mode. When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type button.
  • Page 243: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and Buttons 1 - 6 multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
  • Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
  • Page 245: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 RW/FF Notes On Playing MP3 Files Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or file recording media and formats are limited.
  • Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of files: 255 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in names and folder names is limited.
  • Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification quency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,...
  • Page 248: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

    246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders to return to elapsed time display. on the disc.
  • Page 249: Universal Consumer Interface (Uci) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Manual. UCI is available only if equipped as an option Press this button to change the display to time of day. The with these radios. time of day will display for five seconds (when the This feature allows you to plug an iPod into the ignition is OFF).
  • Page 250: Connecting The Ipod

    248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Connecting The iPod Using This Feature Use the optional connection cable to connect an iPod to By using the optional connection cable to connect an the vehicle’s 16–pin connector port (which is located in iPod to the vehicle’s UCI 16–pin connector port: the glove compartment on some vehicles).
  • Page 251: Play Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 • Jump backward in the current track by pressing and Play Mode When switched to UCI mode, the iPod automatically holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW starts Play mode. In Play mode, you may use the button long enough will take you to the beginning following buttons on the radio faceplate to control the of the current track.
  • Page 252: List Or Browse Mode

    250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • While a track is playing, press the INFO button to see Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod . If the RND icon is the associated metadata (Artist, track title, album, etc.) showing on the radio display, then the shuffle mode is for that track.
  • Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 • During all List modes, the iPod displays all lists in • To Exit List mode without selecting a track, press the “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the same PRESET button again to go back to Play bottom of the list just turn the wheel backwards mode.
  • Page 254: Uconnect Studios (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped (Ren/Req/Rer/Res Radios Only)

    252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF CAUTION! EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES RADIOS ONLY) • Leaving the iPod (or any supported device) any- Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to where in the vehicle in extreme heat or cold can coast.
  • Page 255: Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (Esn/Sid)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number www.sirius.com, or at www.siriuscanada.ca for Cana- display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on dian residents.
  • Page 256: Reception Quality

    254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within Operating Instructions - uconnect studios the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly (Satellite) Mode on or above the antenna. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Reception Quality position to operate the radio.
  • Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 INFO Button MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button able).
  • Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press following items: the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window.
  • Page 259: Operating Instructions - Uconnect Phone (If Equipped)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 Operating Instructions - uconnect phone (If Refer to your Video Entertainment System (VES)™, RER Equipped) Navigation or REN Multimedia User Manuals for de- Refer to “uconnect phone” in Section 3. tailed operating instructions. uconnect studios (SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™) — VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM™...
  • Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The LCD screen is located on the headliner behind the front seats. Remote Control Location Lowering the Display Screen...
  • Page 261: Remote Sound System Controls - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a EQUIPPED pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and The remote sound system controls are located on the rear mode of the sound system.
  • Page 262: Cd Player

    260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The button located in the center of the left-hand control CD/DVD MAINTENANCE will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following grammed in the radio preset pushbutton. precautions: CD Player 1.
  • Page 263: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- CLIMATE CONTROLS lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e. scratched, reflective Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System — If coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) Equipped oversized, or have protection encoding.
  • Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The instrument panel features four dual-vane airflow Temperature Control registers. Two registers are located on the outer ends of The temperature control rotary knob the instrument panel and two are located in the center of (in the center) controls the air tem- the instrument panel.
  • Page 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 Defrost Bi-Level Air is directed to the windshield through the Air flows both through the outlets located in the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also instrument panel and those located on the floor. Air directed to the front door windows through the side flows through the registers in the back of the center window demister grilles.
  • Page 266: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped

    264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Recirculation Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed The recirculation feature can be selected with when the air conditioning compressor is on. This is a the mode control knob. You may choose be- normal occurrence as the compressor will cycle on and tween Bi-Level Recirculation and Panel Recir- off to maintain comfort and increase fuel economy.
  • Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 Turn the mode control (on the right) knob to AUTO, and place the blower control (on the left) to either LO AUTO or HI AUTO. The LO AUTO position should be used for front seat occupants only. The HI AUTO position should be used when more airflow is desired, or when rear seat occupants are present.
  • Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The temperature setting can be adjusted at any Recirculation time without affecting automatic control operation. How- The system will automatically control recircu- ever, if the driver and/or passenger temperature knobs lation. However, pressing this button will tem- are set to the full hot or full cold positions, the air porarily put the system in “Recirculation”...
  • Page 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 • To provide you with maximum comfort in the auto- mode at this time. If you would like to go to Recircu- matic mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will lation mode, you must first move your mode knob to remain off until the engine warms up.
  • Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
  • Page 271 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 NOTE: Regardless of the type of operation, when a NOTE: The defrost mode is not automatically selected. temperature knob is set to the full clockwise or full It must be manually selected, when desired. counterclockwise position, the system will deliver full Defrost/Floor hot or full cold air out of the ducts, respectively.
  • Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bi-Level outlets selected on the mode control dial. The button Air flows both through the outlets located in the includes an LED that illuminates when manual operation instrument panel and those located on the floor. Air is selected.
  • Page 273: Rear Climate Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 NOTE: Extended use of recirculation may cause the If rear heating/cooling is desired, press the Rear On/Off windows to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to Switch (located in the upper switch bank above the fog, press the “Recirculate”...
  • Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The rear temperature, blower speed, and mode control NOTE: The rear climate control system cannot be con- can be adjusted as desired by the third row seat occu- trolled from the front seat; it can only be turned on and pants.
  • Page 275 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 Rear Mode Control CAUTION! Floor Interior air enters the Manual Rear Zone Climate Air flows through the floor outlet located on the Control system through an intake grille located in the right side of the rear floor into the rear seating area. passenger side trim panel behind the third seat.
  • Page 276: Operating Tips

    274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. Operating Tips Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging. Window Fogging Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside Summer Operation the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high temperatures when it’s rainy or humid.
  • Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 Your air conditioning system is also equipped with an Vacation Storage automatic recirculation system. When the system senses Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service a heavy load or high heat conditions, it may use partial (i.e.
  • Page 278: Operating Tips Chart

    276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...
  • Page 279 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedure ..... 281 Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override ......285 Normal Starting .
  • Page 280 278 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ..296 ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ..307 Hill Climbing ..... . 296 TSC (Trailer Sway Control) .
  • Page 281 STARTING AND OPERATING 279 Tire Rotation Recommendations ..328 Fuel System Cautions ....342 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .
  • Page 282 280 STARTING AND OPERATING Vehicle Loading ..... 349 Towing Tips ..... . . 364 Certification Label .
  • Page 283: Starting Procedure

    STARTING AND OPERATING 281 STARTING PROCEDURE WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Be sure to turn off the engine and remove the key inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if from the ignition switch if you want to rest or present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat sleep in your car.
  • Page 284: Extremely Cold Weather (Below 20°F Or 29°C)

    282 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated If Engine Fails To Start Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START WARNING! position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage •...
  • Page 285: After Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 283 If the engine fails to start after you have followed the ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push quicker starts in cold weather.
  • Page 286: Automatic Transmission

    284 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. into any forward gear when the engine is above Damage to the 110-115 Volt AC electrical cord could idle speed.
  • Page 287: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 285 Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System 3. Using a flat blade screwdriver, carefully remove the This system prevents you from moving the shift lever out shift lock manual override cover, which is located on the of PARK and into any gear unless the brake pedal is PRNDL bezel.
  • Page 288: Five-Speed Automatic Transmission

    286 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. gear engagement may be delayed after restarting the engine if the key is not cycled to the LOCK position first. 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. PARK Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized This gear position supplements the parking brake by...
  • Page 289 STARTING AND OPERATING 287 NOTE: Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any WARNING! (Continued) other reason with the shift lever in NEUTRAL can result • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK in severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than Towing”...
  • Page 290 288 STARTING AND OPERATING shifts the transmission into ERS 3 (third gear), the trans- transmission will downshift to 4th gear and the display mission will never shift above third gear, but can shift will show 4. Another tap to the left (-) will shift the down to 2 (second) or 1 (first), when needed.
  • Page 291 STARTING AND OPERATING 289 gear). When in the DRIVE position in 5th gear, the first left “D(-)” and hold it there. The transmission will shift to tap to the left (-) will downshift the transmission and the range from which the vehicle can best be slowed display 5 (ERS 5 is the same as normal 4th gear).
  • Page 292 290 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- OVER TEMP” message may display, and the transmis- peratures, the transmission may not shift into Overdrive sion may downshift out of Overdrive until the transmis- and will automatically select the most desirable gear for sion cools down.
  • Page 293 STARTING AND OPERATING 291 overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When activated. Pressing the switch a second time restores operating in TOW/HAUL mode, the transmission will normal operation. If the TOW/HAUL mode is desired, shift into direct gear and Overdrive will be enabled the switch must be pressed each time the engine is under steady cruise conditions.
  • Page 294 292 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds, then restart the en- drops below a calibrated speed, or during acceleration, gine. the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages. The feature is operational in Overdrive and in DRIVE. 5. Move the shift lever to the desired gear range. NOTE: If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will •...
  • Page 295: Rocking The Vehicle

    STARTING AND OPERATING 293 • If the vehicle has not been driven in several days, the The least amount of accelerator pedal pressure to main- first few seconds of operation after shifting the trans- tain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or mission into gear may seem sluggish.
  • Page 296: On-Road Driving Tips

    294 STARTING AND OPERATING ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a NOTE: Prior to off-road driving, remove the front air narrower track to make them capable of performing in a dam to prevent damage. The front air dam is attached to wide variety of off-road applications.
  • Page 297 STARTING AND OPERATING 295 and/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must cross CAUTION! flowing water avoid depths in excess of 9 in (23 cm). The flowing water can erode the streambed causing your When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph vehicle to sink into deeper water.
  • Page 298: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand

    296 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand If you stall or begin to lose forward motion while In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional climbing a steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low and immediately apply the brakes.
  • Page 299: Traction Downhill

    STARTING AND OPERATING 297 If the wheels start to slip as you approach the crest of a After Driving Off-Road hill, ease off the accelerator and maintain forward motion Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than by turning the front wheels slowly. This may provide a does most on-road driving.
  • Page 300: Power Steering

    298 STARTING AND OPERATING • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or POWER STEERING similar dirty conditions, have brake rotors, wheels, The standard power steering system will give you good brake linings, and axle yokes inspected and cleaned as vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability soon as possible.
  • Page 301: Power Steering Fluid Check

    STARTING AND OPERATING 299 WARNING! WARNING! Continued operation with reduced power steering Do not use Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), or assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. other types of power steering fluids, when servicing Service should be obtained as soon as possible. the power steering system of this vehicle.
  • Page 302: Parking Brake

    300 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The Brake Warning Light indicates only that the WARNING! parking brake is applied. It does not indicate the degree of brake application. Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
  • Page 303: Anti-Lock Brake System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 301 the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the WARNING! (Continued) transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged move the shift lever out of PARK. before driving, failure to do so can lead to brake problems due to excessive heating of the rear WARNING!
  • Page 304 302 STARTING AND OPERATING wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery The ABS pump motor runs during the self-test at 12 mph surfaces. (20 km/h) and during an ABS stop. The pump motor makes a low humming noise during operation, which is All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and normal.
  • Page 305 STARTING AND OPERATING 303 NOTE: During severe braking conditions, a pulsing WARNING! (Continued) sensation may occur and a clicking noise will be heard. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including This is normal, indicating that the ABS is functioning. those resulting from excessive speed in turns, •...
  • Page 306: Electronic Brake Control System

    304 STARTING AND OPERATING • Do not drive too fast for road conditions, especially Also, your vehicle is equipped with TSC (Trailer Sway when roads are wet or slushy. A wedge of water can Control) and, if it has 4WD with the NV245 two-speed build up between the tire tread and the road.
  • Page 307: Tcs (Traction Control System)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 305 stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to WARNING! a limited-slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) cannot prevent the spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, brake of the spinning wheel.
  • Page 308: Erm (Electronic Roll Mitigation)

    306 STARTING AND OPERATING benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation) ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by “pump” the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the unless braking is no longer desired.
  • Page 309: Esp (Electronic Stability Program)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 307 NOTE: Anytime the ESP system is in the “Full Off” ESP (Electronic Stability Program) mode, ERM is disabled. Refer to ESP (Electronic Stability This system enhances directional control and stability of Program) for a complete explanation of the available ESP the vehicle under various driving conditions.
  • Page 310 308 STARTING AND OPERATING The ESP/TCS Indicator Light located in the instrument WARNING! cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes active. The ESP/TCS Indicator ESP (Electronic Stability Program) cannot prevent the Light also flashes when TCS is active.
  • Page 311 STARTING AND OPERATING 309 High Range (4WD Models) or 2WD Models conditions and more wheel spin than ESP would nor- mally allow is required to gain traction. To turn ESP on again, momentarily depress the ESP OFF switch. This This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 4WD HIGH will restore the normal “ESP On”...
  • Page 312 310 STARTING AND OPERATING gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” In this mode, ESP and TCS, except for the “limited slip” mode by pressing the ESP OFF switch. Once the situation feature described in the TCS section, are turned off until requiring ESP to be switched to the “Partial Off”...
  • Page 313 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 (64 km/h), the normal ESP stability function returns but WARNING! TCS remains off. When the vehicle speed drops below 35 mph (56 km/h), the ESP system shuts off. ESP is With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle deactivated at low vehicle speeds in 4WD LOW range so stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable.
  • Page 314: Tsc (Trailer Sway Control)

    312 STARTING AND OPERATING follow the trailer tongue weight recommendations. Refer WARNING! to “Trailer Towing” in Section 5 of this manual. When TSC is functioning, the ESP/TCS Indicator Light will With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle flash, the engine power may be reduced and you may stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable.
  • Page 315 STARTING AND OPERATING 313 period of time after the driver takes their foot off of the HSA will work in REVERSE and all forward gears when brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle the activation criteria have been met. The system will not during this short period of time, the system will release activate if the vehicle is placed in NEUTRAL or PARK.
  • Page 316 314 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle • If you use a trailer brake controller with your on a hill without putting the transmission in trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and PARK and using the parking brake, it will roll deactivated with the brake switch.
  • Page 317: Hdc (Hill Descent Control) (4Wd Models With Nv245 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 315 HDC (Hill Descent Control) (4WD Models With NV245 Two–Speed Transfer Case Only) HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills during off-road driving situations and is available in 4WD LOW range only. To enable HDC (transfer case must be in 4WD LOW range), press the HDC switch.
  • Page 318 316 STARTING AND OPERATING • 5th = 7.5 mph (12 km/h) When HDC is properly enabled, the message “HILL DESCENT CONTROL” will appear in the EVIC and the • REVERSE = 1 mph (1.6 km/h) light in the switch will be illuminated. HDC will auto- •...
  • Page 319: Esp/Bas Warning Light And Esp/Tcs Indicator Light

    STARTING AND OPERATING 317 HDC is intended for low speed off-road driving only. ESP/BAS Warning Light And ESP/TCS Indicator At vehicle speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h), HDC will no Light longer function. When the vehicle speed drops below The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is 30 mph (48 km/h), HDC function will automatically combined with the BAS indicator.
  • Page 320: Tire Safety Information

    318 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION • The ESP/TCS Indicator Light and the ESP/BAS Tire Markings Warning Light come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESP System will be ON even if it was previously turned off.
  • Page 321 STARTING AND OPERATING 319 • Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. spares designed for temporary emergency use only. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion.
  • Page 322 320 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
  • Page 323 STARTING AND OPERATING 321 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
  • Page 324: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    322 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
  • Page 325: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    STARTING AND OPERATING 323 Tire Loading and Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: Tire Placard Location 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed 2) total weight your vehicle can carry on the driver’s side B-Pillar.
  • Page 326 324 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg”...
  • Page 327 STARTING AND OPERATING 325 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities calculated in step 4.
  • Page 328 326 STARTING AND OPERATING...
  • Page 329: Tire Chains

    STARTING AND OPERATING 327 • Manufacturer recommends a cold inflation pressure of WARNING! 38 psi (262 kPa) when using 235/65R17XL size tires for this vehicle. Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and •...
  • Page 330: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    328 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with different loads and perform different steering, handling, aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Road and braking functions.
  • Page 331: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 329 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle threshold for any reason, including low temperature recommended cold tire pressure.
  • Page 332 330 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold CAUTION! (parked for more than three hours) tire pressure of 33 psi • The TPMS has been optimized for the original (227 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa), a tempera- equipment tires and wheels.
  • Page 333: Base System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 331 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire the tire.
  • Page 334 332 STARTING AND OPERATING A tire pressure monitoring sensor is located in the spare pressures have been received. The vehicle may need to be wheel, if the vehicle is equipped with a matching full-size driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to spare wheel and tire assembly.
  • Page 335 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light as long as none housings. of the road tires are below the low pressure warning threshold. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. •...
  • Page 336: Premium System - If Equipped

    334 STARTING AND OPERATING TPM SYSTEM” message will be displayed for 75 sec- NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to regularly onds, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light check the tire pressure in all of your tires and to maintain will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on the proper pressure.
  • Page 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 spare tire can be used in place of any of the four road tires. A low spare tire will set the “SPARE LOW PRES- SURE” message, but it will not cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to illuminate or the chime to sound.
  • Page 338 336 STARTING AND OPERATING once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information. CHECK TPM SYSTEM Warning The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a system fault is detected.
  • Page 339 STARTING AND OPERATING 337 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to received from the TPM Sensors. However, the system still facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM needs to be serviced as long as the CHECK TPM sensors.
  • Page 340 338 STARTING AND OPERATING and the graphic display will show a tire pressure value Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on in place of the “flashing” low tire pressure value. and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the EVIC will display a CHECK TPM SYSTEM •...
  • Page 341: General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 339 General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and 3.7 and 4.7L Engine RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the All engines (except 5.7L engines) are de- following conditions: signed to meet all emissions regulations •...
  • Page 342: Reformulated Gasoline

    340 STARTING AND OPERATING for optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline Reformulated Gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner over regular gasoline in these engines. burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.”...
  • Page 343: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

    STARTING AND OPERATING 341 • OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on CAUTION! • poor engine performance DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol. Use of • poor cold start and cold drivability these blends may result in starting and drivability problems and may damage critical fuel system com- •...
  • Page 344: Materials Added To Fuel

    342 STARTING AND OPERATING blended with MMT provides no performance advantage conditions and would result in additional cost. Therefore, beyond gasoline of the same octane number without you should not have to add anything to the fuel. MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug Fuel System Cautions life and reduces emission system performance in some vehicles.
  • Page 345: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    STARTING AND OPERATING 343 • The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon octane enhancers is not recommended. Most of these monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. products contain high concentrations of methanol.
  • Page 346: Flexible Fuel (4.7L Engine Only) - If Equipped

    344 STARTING AND OPERATING FLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED E-85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve- hicles only. These vehicles can be identified by a unique, yellow fuel filler cap (gas cap) that states Ethanol (E-85)/ Unleaded Gasoline, and by the FLEXFUEL badge that will be located on the body of your vehicle.
  • Page 347: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 345 WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok- ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov- ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the tank.
  • Page 348: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles

    346 STARTING AND OPERATING When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: same. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7 of this manual for the proper quality and viscosity engine • you do not add less than 5 gal (19 L) when refueling oil.
  • Page 349: Replacement Parts

    STARTING AND OPERATING 347 Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL All components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door, on the that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- driver’s side of the vehicle.
  • Page 350 348 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near system could result from using an improper fuel the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the cap (gas cap).
  • Page 351: Vehicle Loading

    STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message CAUTION! If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- “CHECK GASCAP” message will be displayed in the tem could result from using an improper fuel tank EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information Center).
  • Page 352 350 STARTING AND OPERATING This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification and rear axles.
  • Page 353 STARTING AND OPERATING 351 Inflation Pressure The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commer- This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for cial scale to ensure that the GVWR has not been ex- all loading conditions up to full GAWR. ceeded.
  • Page 354: Trailer Towing

    352 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions CAUTION! The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
  • Page 355 STARTING AND OPERATING 353 Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Trailer Tongue Weight (TW) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle The TW is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball and trailer when weighed in combination. by the trailer.
  • Page 356 354 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing hitch system works by applying • An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch leverage through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight system may reduce handling, stability, and brak- to the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s).
  • Page 357 STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Without Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct)
  • Page 358: Trailer Hitch Classification

    356 STARTING AND OPERATING The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) chart for the Max.
  • Page 359: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 357 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine Model GCWR (Gross Com- Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Max. Trailer bined Wt. Rating) Trailer Wt.) Tongue Wt.
  • Page 360: Trailer And Tongue Weight

    358 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
  • Page 361: Towing Requirements

    STARTING AND OPERATING 359 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options, towing, limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Page 362 360 STARTING AND OPERATING • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over- • Total weight must be distributed between the tow load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a vehicle and the trailer such that the following four loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes, ratings are not exceeded: axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas-...
  • Page 363 STARTING AND OPERATING 361 − Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- − An electronically-actuated trailer brake controller is sures before trailer usage. required when towing a trailer with electronically- actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with −...
  • Page 364 362 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights & Wiring WARNING! Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety.
  • Page 365 STARTING AND OPERATING 363 4-Pin Connector 7-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 —...
  • Page 366: Towing Tips

    364 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips The transmission fluid and filter should be changed if Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy of continuous operation.
  • Page 367: Snow Plow

    STARTING AND OPERATING 365 Cooling System WARNING! To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: Do not add a snow plow, winches, or any other aftermarket equipment to the front of your vehicle. − City Driving This could adversely affect the functioning of the When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans- airbag system and you could be injured.
  • Page 368: Towing - Quadra-Trac I

    366 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing — Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed Transfer Shifting Into NEUTRAL Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for Case) 4WD Models recreational towing. Recreational towing is not allowed. This model does not have a NEUTRAL position in the transfer case. CAUTION! Towing —...
  • Page 369 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 complete. A “4WD SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL” message will 5. Start the engine. display on the EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information 6. Shift the transmission into DRIVE. Center). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. 7.
  • Page 370 368 STARTING AND OPERATING Hold down the NEUTRAL “pin” switch (with a pen, etc.) CAUTION! for four seconds until the LED lamp by the switch starts to blink, indicating shift in progress. The lamp will stop Transmission damage may occur if the transmission blinking (go out) when shift is complete.
  • Page 371 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move even if the transmission is in PARK.
  • Page 373: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flashers ....372 Jacking Instructions ....376 If Your Engine Overheats .
  • Page 374: Hazard Warning Flashers

    372 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
  • Page 375: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 373 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
  • Page 376: Jack Location

    374 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location Spare Tire Stowage The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located The spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by in a compartment behind the third row seat. Refer to means of a cable winch mechanism.
  • Page 377: Spare Tire Removal

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 375 CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can dam- age the winch. When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel.
  • Page 378: Jacking Instructions

    376 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle WARNING! when the vehicle is being jacked. Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the Jacking Instructions vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack WARNING! or changing the wheel.
  • Page 379 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 377 WARNING! (Continued) • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack. • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. Jack Warning Label • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. 1.
  • Page 380 378 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools as shown. Connect 4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front axle, place it jack handle driver (A) to two extensions (B), then to the under the front lower control arm as shown. For the rear lug wrench (C).
  • Page 381 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 379 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 7.
  • Page 382: Jump-Starting

    380 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 N·m). If in doubt Double check to ensure the tire is snug against the about the correct tightness, have them checked with a underbody of the vehicle. Damage to the winch cable torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service may result if the vehicle is driven with the tire loose.
  • Page 383 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 381 2. Park the booster vehicle within cable reach but with- WARNING! out letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake on • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not both vehicles, place the transmission in PARK, and turn the ignition OFF.
  • Page 384: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped

    382 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal WARNING! (Continued) of the booster battery and then to the engine of the • Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have of immobilized vehicle.
  • Page 385: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 383 vehicle. The rear hook will be located on the driver’s side TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE of the vehicle. 2–Wheel Drive Models Only NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use Provided the transmission is operable, tow only in NEU- both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of TRAL at speeds not exceeding 30 mph (48 km/h), for damage to the vehicle.
  • Page 387: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment – 3.7L ... . . 387 Maintenance Procedures ....394 Engine Compartment –...
  • Page 388 386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System ..... 403 Vehicle Storage ..... . . 427 Brake System .
  • Page 389: Engine Compartment - 3.7L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.7L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 — Battery 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Power Distribution Center 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 —...
  • Page 390: Engine Compartment - 4.7L

    388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 4.7L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Battery 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Power Distribution Center 10 —...
  • Page 391: Engine Compartment - 5.7L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 5.7L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Power Distribution Center 9 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 —...
  • Page 392: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the “Malfunction Indica- diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic tor Light”...
  • Page 393: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the problem persists, the message will appear the next After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged determine if the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly cap.
  • Page 394 392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II 5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently happen: serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- a.
  • Page 395: Replacement Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is your vehicle. Refer to these manuals before attempting ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal any procedure yourself. vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control before going to the I/M station.
  • Page 396: Maintenance Procedures

    394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a The pages that follow contain the required maintenance fully warmed engine is shut off, or before starting the services determined by the engineers who designed your engine after it has sat overnight.
  • Page 397 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 Engine Oil Selection Engine Oil Viscosity For best performance and maximum protection for all SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating engines under all types of operating conditions, the temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer- starting and vehicle fuel economy.
  • Page 398: Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Materials Added to Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter Selection The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- The manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type dispos- dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to able oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The the engine oil.
  • Page 399: Maintenance-Free Battery

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) can tenance required. provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire.
  • Page 400: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Battery posts, terminals and related accessories should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands at the start of each warm season. This service should after handling.
  • Page 401: Body Lubrication

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 Body Lubrication WARNING! (Continued) Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant cated periodically with a lithium based grease such as...
  • Page 402: Windshield Wiper Blades

    400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Blades The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the rear window washer is shared. The fluid reservoir is windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a located in the engine compartment, be sure to check the mild nonabrasive cleaner to remove accumulations of salt fluid level at regular intervals.
  • Page 403: Exhaust System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the WARNING! exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri- cation or oil change. Replace as required. Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care WARNING! must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution.
  • Page 404 402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- systems can result in civil penalties being assessed portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure against you.
  • Page 405: Cooling System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in You or others can be badly burned by hot engine motion.
  • Page 406 404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water Cooling System — Drain, Flush, And Refill from a garden hose vertically down the face of the If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty and contains a condenser.
  • Page 407 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 Adding Coolant CAUTION! Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze), other than the intervals. This engine coolant (antifreeze) can be used up specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may to 5 Years or 102,000 miles (170 000 km) before replace- result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion ment.
  • Page 408 406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will (antifreeze) and distilled water. Use higher concentra- decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and tions (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below -34°F will require more frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) (-37°C) are anticipated.
  • Page 409 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals and children, do not store ethylene glycol-based • The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
  • Page 410 408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once • Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in a month.
  • Page 411: Brake System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is WARNING! equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean, also. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting •...
  • Page 412: Front/Rear Axle Fluid

    410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly-closed the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check moisture.
  • Page 413: Transfer Case

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 Selection of Lubricant Drain Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer First remove fill plug, then remove drain plug. Recom- to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this section mended tightening torque for drain and fill plugs is 15 to for the correct fluid type.
  • Page 414: Automatic Transmission

    412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission CAUTION! Selection of Lubricant Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter mance.
  • Page 415 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 Fluid Level Check (3.7L Engine) CAUTION! (Continued) Regular fluid level checks are not required. For this • The fluid level is preset at the factory and it does reason, the dipstick is omitted. not require adjustment under normal operating If you notice fluid loss or shift lever malfunction, have conditions.
  • Page 416 414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The vehicle must be on level ground. NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below the operating temperature, the fluid level should be 3. Fully apply the parking brake, and press the brake between the two “COLD”...
  • Page 417: Maintenance After Off-Road Driving

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission Service Manual. Also check for accumulations of vegeta- after checking or replenishing fluid, make certain that the tion or brush that could become a fire hazard, or conceal dipstick cap is properly reseated.
  • Page 418 416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on Washing trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or a mild The following maintenance recommendations will enable car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with...
  • Page 419 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, CAUTION! touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials considered the responsibility of the owner. such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will •...
  • Page 420 418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Wheel and Wheel Trim Care Leather Seat Care And Cleaning All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and MOPAR Total Clean is specifically recommended for chrome-plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a leather upholstery. mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular heavy soil, use MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or select a...
  • Page 421 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 Glass Surfaces WARNING! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or any commercial Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type Many are potentially flammable, and if used in cleaner.
  • Page 422: Fuses

    420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage will also weaken the fabric. If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR Total Clean, a mild soap solution, or lukewarm water.
  • Page 423 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 Cav- Cartridge Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Htd Mirror (EBL) 10 Amp Final Drive Control Module (FDCM), Heater Ventilation/ 20 Amp Rr Pwr Out (B+) Air Conditioning Yellow (HVAC), Rear Heated 10 Amp Rr HVAC (R/O) Seat Switch, O/H,...
  • Page 424 422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cav- Cartridge Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Cigar Ltr (R/A) Spare Yellow (Acc De- lay) 10 Amp Tire Pressure Tran- sponders (R/O) 15 Amp Rear Wiper (B+) Blue 10 Amp Upper & Lower Switch Bank, Diag.
  • Page 425: Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) Cav- Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse 40 Amp HID Headlamps Green 50 Amp PTC Heater 2 (Diesel Only) 30 Amp Power Outlets Pink 50 Amp PTC Heater 3 (Diesel Only) 30 Amp Cig Lighter, Trail Tow Pink Batt...
  • Page 426 424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cav- Cartridge Mini- Cav- Cartridge Mini- Description Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — Spare 40 Amp JB Power Green 40 Amp HVAC Blower Green 30 Amp Wiper Motor Pink 30 Amp Rear Wiper, Ign R/O Pink 20 Amp Fuel Pump Yellow...
  • Page 427 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 Cav- Cartridge Mini- Cav- Cartridge Mini- Description Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp HD Washer (If — Spare Yellow Equipped) (Export 20 Amp Ignition Switch Only) Yellow 30 Amp ABS Valves 20 Amp HID Left Green Yellow 20 Amp...
  • Page 428: Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module)

    426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module) Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Fuse 10 Amp Trailer-Tow Park Lamps 10 Amp Rt Park Lamps 20 Amp Front Control Module Yellow (FCM) Batt #4 20 Amp Front Control Module Yellow (FCM) Batt #2 20 Amp Adjustable Pedal Yellow...
  • Page 429: Vehicle Storage

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 Cav- Cartridge Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Front Control Module 10 Amp Occupant Restraint Yellow (FCM) Batt #1 Controller (ORC) R/S 20 Amp Lt Trailer-Tow Stop/ 10 Amp Occupant Restraint Yellow Turn Controller (ORC) R/O 20 Amp...
  • Page 430: Replacement Bulbs

    428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the Exterior Lights Bulb Type possibility of compressor damage when the system is Backup Lights ......3057K started again.
  • Page 431 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 Insert a finger into each hole of the headlamp cover, and 4. Turn the low or high beam bulb 1/4 turn counterclock- pull upward to unsnap the rear edge of the cover from wise to unlock it from the housing. the two upper lamp mounting brackets.
  • Page 432: Front Turn Signal

    430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Pull the bulb and base straight out from the opening in the reflector. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
  • Page 433 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 4. Turn the socket on the bottom of the front lamp unit housing 1/4 turn counterclockwise to unlock it. 5. Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the opening in the housing. 6. Disconnect the electrical connector. 7.
  • Page 434: Front Fog Light

    432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Fog Light 3. Reach through the access hole to access the back of the front fog light housing on the back of the front fascia. 1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or right. 4.
  • Page 435: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lights

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lights 3. Pull the outboard side of the rear lamp unit rearward far enough to unsnap the two ball studs on the outboard 1. Raise the liftgate. side of the lamp housing from the two plastic grommets 2.
  • Page 436 434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Firmly grasp the appropriate bulb socket on the back 5. Disconnect the electrical connector. of the rear lamp unit housing, and turn 1/4 turn coun- 6. Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the opening terclockwise to unlock it.
  • Page 437: Center High Mounted Stop Light (Chmsl)

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) 2. Twist the bulb socket to remove from the CHMSL housing. 1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket and reattach the CHMSL.
  • Page 438: Fluids And Capacities

    436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 21 Gallons 79 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters 4.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.7 Liters 5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters...
  • Page 439: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) Engine Oil (3.7L, 4.7L, and Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of 5.7L Engine) Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
  • Page 440: Chassis

    438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Transfer Case (NV140 Single Speed MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Only) Transfer Case (NV245 Two Speed MOPAR NV 247/245 Transfer Case Lubricant Only) Axle Differential (Front-Rear) MOPAR Synthetic Gear &...
  • Page 441: Maintenance Schedules

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emissions Control System Maintenance ..440 Required Maintenance Intervals ..442 Maintenance Schedule ....441...
  • Page 442 440 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE NOTE: Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emis- The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type sions control devices and systems on your vehicle may be must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure performed by any automotive repair establishment or the continued proper functioning of the emissions control individual using any automotive part that has been...
  • Page 443 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 441 • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. comes first.
  • Page 444 442 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month CAUTION! • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or Failure to perform the required maintenance items damage. may result in damage to the vehicle. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required.
  • Page 445 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 443 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
  • Page 446: Service Schedule

    444 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 18 Months Maintenance 24 Months Maintenance 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
  • Page 447 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 445 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance 42 Months Maintenance 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
  • Page 448 446 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
  • Page 449 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 447 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
  • Page 450 448 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 78 Months Maintenance 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter. Rotate tires. Rotate tires.
  • Page 451 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 449 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or Schedule 96 Months Maintenance Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
  • Page 452 450 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 102 Months Maintenance 108 Months Maintenance 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
  • Page 453 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 451 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine). Replace the top row of spark plugs (4.7L Engine). Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines).
  • Page 454 452 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 126 Months Maintenance 132 Months Maintenance 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
  • Page 455 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 453 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or Schedule 150 Months Maintenance Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
  • Page 456 454 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
  • Page 457: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Vehicle......457 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
  • Page 458 456 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Traction Grades ....463 Quality Grades ......462 Temperature Grades .
  • Page 459: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 457 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
  • Page 460: Chrysler Llc Customer Center

    458 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 992-1997 •...
  • Page 461: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 459 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech have any questions about the service contract, call the Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot- To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the line at 1-800-521-9922. manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- The manufacturer will not stand behind any service cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer...
  • Page 462: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)

    460 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE MOPAR PARTS WARNING! Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from an authorized dealer. They will help keep Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain the vehicle operating at its best. vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 463: In Canada

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 461 To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– To order the following manuals, you may use either the 9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: website or the phone numbers listed below.
  • Page 464 462 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia- grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi- • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve- hicle systems and features.
  • Page 465 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 463 Treadwear Traction Grades The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on conditions on a specified government test course.
  • Page 466 464 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
  • Page 467 INDEX...
  • Page 468 466 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....301 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ....436 Adding Fuel .
  • Page 469 INDEX 467 Torque Converter ..... . 292 Parking ......300 Autostick .
  • Page 470 468 INDEX Cargo Load Floor ......173 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ... . . 260 Cargo (Vehicle Loading) .
  • Page 471 INDEX 469 Radiator Cap ......406 Disarming, Theft System ....21 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .
  • Page 472 470 INDEX Electronic Stability Program ....307 Compartment ....387,388,389 Traction Control System .
  • Page 473 INDEX 471 Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..57 Engine Oil ......346 Entry System, Illuminated .
  • Page 474 472 INDEX Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ....293 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ....340 Front Axle (Differential) .
  • Page 475 INDEX 473 Cleaning ......419 Illuminated Entry ......21 On With Wipers .
  • Page 476 474 INDEX Jacking Instructions ..... . 376 Light Bulbs ......74 Jump Starting .
  • Page 477 INDEX 475 Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ....192 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ....188 Fuses .
  • Page 478 476 INDEX Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren Exterior Folding ......82 (LATCH) ......66,67 Heated .
  • Page 479 INDEX 477 Oil Change Indicator, Reset ....199 Overhead Console ..... . . 157 Oil, Engine .
  • Page 480 478 INDEX Power Radio Operation ......261 Distribution Center (Fuses) ....423 Radio, Satellite (uconnect gps) .
  • Page 481 INDEX 479 Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..366 Roof Type Carrier ..... . . 176 Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .
  • Page 482 480 INDEX Inspection ......73 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ... . . 20,188 Maintenance .
  • Page 483 INDEX 481 SmartBeams ......136 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....327 Controls .
  • Page 484 482 INDEX Tilt Steering Column ..... 146 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ....358 Time Delay, Headlight .
  • Page 485 INDEX 483 Trailer Towing Guide ..... 357 Uniform Tire Quality Grades ....462 Trailer Weight .
  • Page 486 484 INDEX Warnings and Cautions ..... 8 Windows ......31 Warranty Information .
  • Page 487 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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