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Page 1 Grand Cherokee 2 0 1 2 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea- Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or optional name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 4 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 7 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....8 Rollover Warning .
Page 8: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group will improve with experience. When driving off-road or LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics.
Page 9: Rollover Warning
INTRODUCTION 5 NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. control.
Page 10: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pro- Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the vided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and U.S.
Page 11 INTRODUCTION 7...
Page 12: Warnings And Cautions
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 13: 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. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....14 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ..20 ▫...
Page 16 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....26 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . . 44 ▫...
Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ....61 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....81 ▫...
Page 18: A Word About Your Keys
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition switch.
Page 19: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
Page 20: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 21 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if CAUTION! (Continued) equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up • Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either: to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the •...
Page 22: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds WARNING! (Continued) when the Key Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC ignition • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and position.
Page 23: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The CAUTION! system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine. The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- ible with some after-market remote starting systems.
Page 24: Customer Key Programming
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer Key Programming CAUTION! Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be • Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and performed at an authorized dealer. lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- General Information tended.
Page 25: Rearming The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 audio and visual signals, the horn will sound, the head- To Arm The System lights will turn on, park lamps and/or turn signals will Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm: flash repeatedly for three minutes.
Page 26: To Disarm The System
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further informa- position. tion). • For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, •...
Page 27: Tamper Alert
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior Tamper Alert power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times and the The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the vehicle;...
Page 28: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- the ignition switch disables the system from responding tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the to any button presses from that RKE transmitter.
Page 29: To Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 To Unlock The Doors Flash Lamps With Lock Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE This feature will cause the turn signal lamps to flash transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice to when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE unlock all doors.
Page 30: To Lock The Doors
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Doors headlights turn on, the park lamps will flash, the horn Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will turn on. ter to lock all doors.
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch at the top of the RKE transmitter sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 32 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
Page 33: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two 1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected halves together. life of the battery is a minimum of three years. General Information 2.
Page 34: How To Use Remote Start
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Ignition in Off position for Keyless Enter-N-Go vehicle How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the WARNING! engine will remote start: • Shift lever in PARK •...
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 • Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar NOTE: • If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the • Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds. •...
Page 36 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The NOTE: • For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter- Vehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or N-Go feature, the ignition switch must be in the allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
Page 37: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 remote start is activated. These features will stay on closed, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the key is through the duration of remote start or until the ignition not inside the vehicle before closing the door. switch is turned to the ON/RUN position.
Page 38: Power Door Locks
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks WARNING! The power door lock switch is located on each front door • For personal security and safety in the event of an panel. Press the switch to lock or unlock the doors. accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 39: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 If the lock knob is down when the door is closed, the door Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped will lock. Therefore, make sure the Key Fob is not inside If Auto Unlock is enabled, this feature will unlock all the the vehicle before closing the door.
Page 40 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. Child-Protection Door Lock Function Child-Protection Door Lock Location...
Page 41: Keyless Enter-N-Go
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 NOTE: WARNING! • Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea- Remember that the rear doors can only be opened tures)”...
Page 42 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE door handle to unlock the driver’s door automatically. Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal door is unlocked.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Passive Entry system is equipped with an automatic door To Enter The Liftgate unlock feature which will function if there is no Key Fob With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft present in the ignition.
Page 44 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in EVIC, all doors will unlock when you push the button on the liftgate. If Unlock Driver Door 1st press is programmed in EVIC, the liftgate and Flipper glass will unlock when you press the button on the liftgate For further information, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion...
Page 45: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 NOTE: passenger and rear passenger door windows. The win- • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you dow controls will operate only when the ignition switch must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock is in the ON/RUN or ACC position.
Page 46 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power window switches remain active for 10 min- WARNING! utes after the ignition has been turned OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch or leave a vehicle with Keyless Enter- Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection —...
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 during Auto Up. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to Window Lockout Button the first detent and hold it to close the window manually. The Window Lockout button on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window controls on the rear doors.
Page 48: Wind Buffeting
44 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 49: Liftgate Flipper Glass
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Liftgate Flipper Glass Once the liftgate flipper glass has been opened, connec- The liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the tion to the rear window wiper is interrupted, preventing liftgate is unlocked. To open the flipper glass, push up on activation of the rear wiper blade while the flipper glass the window switch located on the liftgate.
Page 50: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Liftgate — If Equipped To operate the power liftgate manually in the open The power liftgate may be opened by pulling direction, pull the liftgate handle once to initiate a power up on the liftgate handle or by pressing the cycle and then pull the handle a second time to put LIFTGATE button on the Remote Keyless Entry...
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is WARNING! closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position, provided it During power operation, personal injury or cargo meets sufficient resistance.
Page 52 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgate WARNING! is opening, the liftgate motor will disengage to allow • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- manual operation. ous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
Page 53: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • Knee bolsters for front seat occupants OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may vehicle are the restraint systems: enhance occupant protection by managing occupant •...
Page 54 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized WARNING! seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold Infants in rear facing child restraints should never infant and child restraint systems.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
Page 56: Lap/Shoulder Belts
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING! (Continued) on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument and cause a collision that includes you.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 collision the belt will lock and reduce the risk of you WARNING! (Continued) striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt.
Page 58: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is 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 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 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 60 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 dangerous. bit on the shoulder belt.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.
Page 62: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure from your neck. Press the release button to release the Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position shoulder belt.
Page 63: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 button, verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched by Driver Center Passenger pulling downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it First Row is locked into position. Second Row NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is Third Row equipped with an Easy Up feature.
Page 64: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will Equipped hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- now in the Automatic Locking Mode.
Page 65: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Energy Management Feature NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be Management feature in the front seating positions to help worn snugly and positioned properly.
Page 66 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
Page 68 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Position the hands on the top of the deployed AHR at a comfortable position. 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 3 —...
Page 69: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert ) BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger BeltAlert ) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active whenever the ignition is on.
Page 70: Seat Belt Lock Out
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph Seat Belt Lock Out (8 km/h), BeltAlert will provide both audio and visual The center rear seat belt system has a lock out feature that notification.
Page 71: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 extender should be used only if the existing belt is not instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex- words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers. tender and store it.
Page 72 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat- design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 73: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Instrument Panel output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), • Knee Impact Bolster which may receive information from the front impact •...
Page 74 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually. You may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air bags may no longer be functional. The protective covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open only when the air bags are inflating.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) SABIC air bags may offer side-impact and vehicle roll- over protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side-impact head injuries.
Page 76 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right but they will open during air bag deployment. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain •...
Page 77: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front WARNING! (Continued) Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- • Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, do proved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side not have any accessory items installed which will air bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your...
Page 78 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi- Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are certain frontal collisions depending on the severity and not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should type of collision.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning WARNING! Light in the instrument panel for approxi- mately four to eight seconds for a self-check Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- when the ignition is first turned on.
Page 80 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as triggered, releasing a quantity of non-toxic gas.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Front And Side Impact Sensors SABIC. The inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of In front and side impacts, front and side impact sensors the headliner out of the way and covers the window.
Page 82 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Unlock the doors automatically. However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor If A Deployment Occurs immediately. The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate •...
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! WARNING! Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, • Modifications to any part of the air bag system seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac- could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 84 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) You will want to have the air bags ready to • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag inflate for your protection in a collision. The system.
Page 85: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
Page 86: Child Restraints
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the right seat In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, for your child.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 facing child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can WARNING! be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible • Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in child seats. the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the air bag unless the air bag is turned off.
Page 88 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, restraint: pull the shoulder belt until it is fully extended from the retractor.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 NOTE: additional information, refer All children whose weight or height is above the www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts website for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/ fit properly.
Page 90 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are now avail- slouching can move the belt out of position. able. However, because the lower anchorages are to be introduced over a period of years, child restraint systems •...
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system to run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts seat cushion surfaces. The vehicle’s seat belt must be not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out used for the center position.
Page 92 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided with the child restraint system.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 In addition, there are top tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages.
Page 94 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with gap panel. They are not visible until you fold the gap separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or panel down.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 • N/A — Not Applicable Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belts • ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) to Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR: secure a Child Restraint System (CRS).
Page 96 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To attach a child restraint tether strap: For rearward facing infant seats secured in the center seat position with the vehicle seat belts, the rear center seat position has an armrest tether that secures the arm rest in the upward position.
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages. Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether Attached For center seating position route the tether strap over the seatback and headrest then attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
Page 98 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback) Top Tether Strap Mounting...
Page 99: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 behind the gap panel. Please note the top tether anchor- WARNING! ages are not visible until you fold the gap panel down. • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to Do not use the cargo tie down hooks located on the floor behind the seats.
Page 100: Safety Tips
96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the should be considered a normal part of the break-in and limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- SAFETY TIPS mental and should be avoided.
Page 101: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat confined areas any longer than needed to move belts.
Page 102: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is or retractor condition, replace the belt.
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Floor Mat Safety Information WARNING! (Continued) Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your • Never place or install floor mats or other floor vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they secured to prevent them from moving and inter-...
Page 104: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts WARNING! (Continued) and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Mirrors ......108 Memory Seat Only) —...
Page 106 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Phone Call Features ....130 ▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ... 160 ▫...
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 ▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking ▫ Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Headlights Only ..... 183 Memory .
Page 108 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Flash-To-Pass ..... . . 188 ▫ To Activate ......198 ▫...
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ To Turn Off ......208 ▫ Parksense Warning Display ... . 229 ▫...
Page 110 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Sunglass Bin Door ....241 ▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ... . . 252 ▫...
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ▫ Opening Power Shade — Express ..256 Storage ......266 ▫...
Page 112: Mirrors
108 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. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Page 113: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 in the button will illuminate to indicate when the dim- CAUTION! ming feature is activated. The mirror is twisted on the windshield button counterclockwise and requires no To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never tools for mounting.
Page 114: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If WARNING! Equipped The drivers outside mirror will automatically adjust for Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled convex mirror will look smaller and farther away by the inside automatic dimming mirror and can be than they really are.
Page 115: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 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. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur- ther information.
Page 116: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not en- abled when delivered from the factory. The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature can be enabled or disabled in the Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer- Programmable Features”...
Page 117: Blind Spot Monitoring - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to to let the driver know that the system is operational.
Page 118 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire...
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. Warning Light Location The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary.
Page 120 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Overtaking/Passing Stationary Objects The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
Page 122: Rear Cross Path
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are WARNING! traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including reducing the radio volume.
Page 124: Modes Of Operation
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Modes Of Operation signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert Three selectable modes of operation are available in the present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 125: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped
• www.chrysler.com/uconnect Astronomy zone”. The side mirrors LED’s will be lit up • www.dodge.com/uconnect and stay lit until the vehicle exits the zone. • www.jeep.com/uconnect Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- • or call 1–877–855–8400 vehicle communications system.
Page 126 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ Phone allows you to transfer calls between WARNING! the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s Any voice commanded system should be used only microphone for private conversation.
Page 127: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Voice Command Button Operation Actual button location may vary with the ra- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ dio. The individual buttons are described in the Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone “Operation”...
Page 128 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE example, you can use the compound form voice Cancel Command command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and the compound form command into two voice com- you will be returned to the main menu.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Device” phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the and follow the audible prompts. vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the •...
Page 130 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect™ Phone will confirm the phone number • The Uconnect™ system will confirm the name and and then dial. The number will appear in the display then dial the corresponding phone number, which of certain radios.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook “Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will Transfer From Mobile Phone allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone- If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, book entry, if desired.
Page 132 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Depending on the maximum number of entries down- Edit Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest NOTE: downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- •...
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to delete.
Page 134: Phone Call Features
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries “Phonebook List Names”. • Press the button to begin. • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the names of all the •...
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service mobile phone. Press the button to place the current plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be call on hold and answer the incoming call. accessed through the Uconnect™...
Page 136 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold Three-Way Calling To put a call on hold, press the button until you hear To initiate three-way calling, press the button while a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. To a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as bring the call back from hold, press and hold the described under “Making a Second Call While Current...
Page 137: Uconnect™ Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can “Redial”. continue on the Uconnect™ Phone for a certain dura- tion, after which the call is automatically transferred •...
Page 138 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language. “Emergency” and the Uconnect™ Phone will instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency num- NOTE: After every Uconnect™...
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Mexico City in Mexico). Please refer to the 24-Hour WARNING! “Towing Assistance” coverage details on the DVD in the Warranty Information Booklet and the 24-Hour To use your Uconnect™ Phone System in an emer- Towing Assistance references.
Page 140 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Working With Automated Systems is also to be used for navigating through an automated This method is used in instances where one generally has customer service center menu structure, and to leave a to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while number on a pager.
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Barge In — Overriding Prompts Phone And Network Status Indicators The “Voice Command” button can be used when you If available on the radio and/or on a premium display wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by command immediately.
Page 142: Advanced Phone Connectivity
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Following the beep, say “Mute off”. NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the Uconnect™ Phone to play it on the vehicle Advanced Phone Connectivity audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situa- tion, after successfully dialing a number the user may feel Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone that the call did not go through even though the call is in...
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth Select Another Mobile Phone connection between your mobile phone and the This feature allows you to select and start using another Uconnect™ Phone System, follow the instructions de- phone paired with the Uconnect™...
Page 144: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say Phone Voice Training feature may be used. To enter this “Setup Phone Pairing”. training mode, follow one of the two following proce- dures: •...
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only. speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from you.
Page 146 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When navigating through an automated system such • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of compromised with the convertible top down. speaking the digit string, make sure to say “Send”.
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 • Echo at the phone far end can sometimes be reduced • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. “SMS Read” or “Read Messages.” • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be •...
Page 148 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To send a message, press the button while the 9. Call me later system is listing the message and say “Send.” 10. Thanks Uconnect™ Phone will prompt you to say the name or 11.
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Power-Up Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the the system from announcing the new incoming mes- ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you sages.
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Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 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 154 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 155: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 General Information NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- following conditions: mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a...
Page 156: Commands
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few When using this system, you should speak clearly and at seconds, the system will present you with a list of a normal speaking volume. options.
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 • “Memo” (to switch to the memo recorder) Changing the Volume • “Setup” (to switch to system setup) 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. Radio AM 2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). To switch to the AM band, say “AM”...
Page 158 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Next Station” (to select the next station) • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) • “Previous Station” (to select the previous station) • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) •...
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 • “New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the • “Delete All” (to delete all memos) recording, you may press the Voice Command Setup button to stop recording. You proceed by saying one of To switch to system setup, you may say on of the the following commands: following:...
Page 160: Voice Training
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Voice Training” switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only. NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice Command button first and wait for the beep before SEATS...
Page 161: Power Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Power Seats — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with eight-way power driver and front passenger seats. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. There are two switches that control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
Page 162 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Reclining The Seatback The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will backward.
Page 163: Passenger's Power Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward WARNING! (Continued) The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will shoulder belt is no longer resting against your move in the direction of the switch.
Page 164: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Do not place any article under a power seat or Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to control which could cause a collision and serious the seat controls.
Page 165: Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Power Lumbar Switch Adjustment Bar Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Adjustment the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Some models may be equipped with manual front driver Release the bar once you have reached the desired or passenger seats.
Page 166: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 167: Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Heated Seats — If Equipped Equipped On some models, the front and rear seats may be To fold the seatback to the flat load-floor position, lift the equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and recline lever and push the seatback forward.
Page 168 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE controls for each heater are located near the bottom WARNING! (Continued) center of the instrument panel (below the climate con- • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates trols). against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 the system will automatically switch to LOW-level after a maximum of 50 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will turn OFF automatically after a maximum of 45 minutes.
Page 170: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the switch once to select HIGH-level small fans that draw the air from the passenger compart- heating. Press the switch a second time to select ment and blow air through fine perforations in the seat LOW-level heating.
Page 171: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 NOTE: The engine must be running for the ventilated WARNING! seats to operate. The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- On models that are equipped with remote start, the pying a seat.
Page 172 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.
Page 174 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose the head restraints require removal, see your autho- cargo.
Page 175: 60/40 Split Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- ward on the head restraint to lower it. Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision.
Page 176 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and NOTE: • Do not fold the 60% rear seat down with the left positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
Page 178: Reclining Rear Seat
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reclining Rear Seat WARNING! To recline the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release the lever Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the at the desired position.
Page 179: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry 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. 1.
Page 180: Memory Position Recall
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. 6.
Page 181: To Disable A Rke Transmitter Linked To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 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 182: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 183: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. Safety Latch Location CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.
Page 184: Lights
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Page 185: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 NOTE: Automatic Headlights — If Equipped • Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and This system automatically turns the headlights on or off fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less according to ambient light levels.
Page 186: Smartbeam™ - If Equipped
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle spe- Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for cific light and automatically switches from high beams to further information. low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view. If your vehicle is equipped with a “Rain Sensitive Wiper NOTE: If the windshield or SmartBeam™...
Page 187: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is not in the PARK position. The lights will remain on until at or above 20 mph (32 km/h). the ignition is switched to the OFF or ACC position or the parking brake is engaged.
Page 188: Parking Lights And Panel Lights
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE on, and then the headlight switch is cycled off. Headlight delay can be cancelled by either turning the headlight switch on then off, or by turning the ignition ON. The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 189: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, when supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom- the headlight switch is rotated to the off position, or the eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control high beam is selected.
Page 190: Lights-On Reminder
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lights-On Reminder NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when Front Map/Reading Lights the driver’s door is opened.
Page 191: Ambient Light
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either Ambient Light side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light time visibility.
Page 192: Multifunction Lever
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows steering column. on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 193: High/Low Beam Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling the multifunction back toward the steering wheel will turn the low beams back on, or shut the high beams off. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Page 194: Windshield Wiper Operation
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper the windshield wiper blades from returning to the operation.
Page 195: Windshield Washer Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. Intermittent Wiper Operation NOTE: If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled.
Page 196: Mist
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use.
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 • Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of four settings may reduce Rain Sensing performance. to activate this feature.
Page 198: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
194 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 operate 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 199: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows you to tilt the steering column steering wheel upward or downward as desired.
Page 200: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To tilt the steering column, move the lever up or down as WARNING! desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Page 201: Electronic Speed Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 The heated steering wheel switch is located on the switch WARNING! bank below the climate controls. • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin Press the switch to turn on the heated because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, steering wheel.
Page 202: To Activate
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control right side of the steering wheel. System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
Page 203: To Set A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 To Set A Desired Speed To Resume Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button button and release.
Page 204: To Accelerate For Passing
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE decrease until the button is released. Release the button On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed will be established.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in WARNING! light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes a radar sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you.
Page 206 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! − Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions You should switch off the ACC system: into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, distance conditions.
Page 207: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 The Cruise Control system has two control modes: • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between vehicles. • Normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode for cruising at a constant preset speed. For additional information, refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode”...
Page 208: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise conditions: Control. • When in Four-Wheel Drive Low. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) •...
Page 209: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 To Activate To turn the system OFF, push and release the ON/OFF Push and release the ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the EVIC displays “Adaptive Cruise Ready.”...
Page 210: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set A Desired ACC Speed Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the not, the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set SET - button and release.
Page 211: To Cancel
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 To Cancel The system will disable ACC without erasing the memory if: • You softly tap the brake pedal. • You depress the brake pedal. • You press the CANCEL switch. • An Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) event occurs. •...
Page 212: To Turn Off
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You turn OFF the ignition. NOTE: If ACC is resumed or set with the ESC/TCS off, ESC will automatically be re-engaged. • You switch to Four-Wheel Drive Low. To Resume Speed Press the RES + button and release. Then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Page 213: To Vary The Speed Setting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 To Vary The Speed Setting Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 mph While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by (1.6 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of pressing and holding the RES + button.
Page 214: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Setting The Following Distance In ACC The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between 3 (long), 2 (me- dium), and 1 (short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 same lane, the EVIC displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indi- cator” icon, and the system adjusts vehicle speed auto- matically to maintain the distance setting, regardless of the set speed. The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until: •...
Page 216 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- The ACC Systems provides Overtake Aid when passing ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if on the left hand side only. When driving with ACC necessary.
Page 217: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ACC SET The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings. The − When ACC is set, the set speed will display. EVIC is located in the upper part of the instrument cluster between the speedometer and the tachometer.
Page 218: Display Warnings And Maintenance
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ACC screen will display once again if any ACC Display Warnings And Maintenance activity occurs, which may include any of the following: “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning • Set Speed Change The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”...
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of an obstruction. The sensor is located in the center of the vehicle behind the lower grille. To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor- tant to note the following maintenance items: •...
Page 220 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor, Removing ACC Sensor For Off-Roading including transparent material or aftermarket grilles. NOTE: When off-roading, it may be advisable to re- Doing so could cause an ACC system failure or move the ACC sensor.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 NOTE: Do not change the adjustment fasteners or pull To reinstall the sensor and bracket assembly reverse the the sensor off of the bracket. Doing so may misalign the process above. The fastener torque required to assembly sensor.
Page 222: Precautions While Driving With Acc
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service ACC Warning Precautions While Driving With ACC If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates issues.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 Offset Driving Turns And Bends ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the system offset from your direct line of travel. There will not be may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 224 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using ACC On Hills ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the ACC When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in system to take action.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 Narrow Vehicles Stationary Objects And Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they vehicles.
Page 226: General Information
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems In the normal Cruise Control mode, the system will Classification Specifications: not react to vehicles ahead. In addition, the proximity 47 C.F.R. Part 15 warning does not activate and no alarm will sound 47 C.F.R Part 15.515 even if you are too close to the vehicle ahead since...
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 To Vary The Speed Setting To Resume There are two ways to change the set speed: Press the RES + button and then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the last set •...
Page 228: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped Forward Collision Warning (FCW) warns the driver of a potential collision with the vehicle in front of you and prompts the driver to take action in order to avoid the collision.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 guard rails or sign posts based on the course predic- FCW settings can only be changed when the vehicle is in tion. This is expected and is a part of normal FCW PARK. activation and functionality.
Page 230 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system the system to warn you of a possible collision with the from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle vehicle in front of you when you are much closer.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 • FCW will not react to irrelevant objects such as over- NOTE: In the “Off” setting FCW OFF will be displayed in the EVIC. head objects, ground reflections, objects not in the path of the car, stationary objects that are far away, oncom- ing traffic, or leading vehicles with the same or higher rate of speed.
Page 232: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service FCW Warning PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ EQUIPPED FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual there is an internal system fault.
Page 233: Parksense Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 ParkSense Sensors The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the Instru- The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is audible warnings to indicate the distance between the within the sensors’...
Page 234: Parksense Display
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. Park Assist System OFF Park Assist System ON...
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 236 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 238: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enabling And Disabling ParkSense The ParkSense switch LED will be ON when ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with a switch ParkSense is disabled or defective. The ParkSense located in the switch bank of the instrument panel or switch LED will be OFF when the system is enabled.
Page 239: Cleaning The Parksense System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 If “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” appears in the ParkSense System Usage Precautions Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) make sure NOTE: the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then cycle the ignition.
Page 240 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ParkSense , when on, will MUTE the radio when it is • On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense sounding a tone. should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered or open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist • Drivers must be careful when backing up even System, it is strongly recommended that the ball when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sys- mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected tem.
Page 242: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear EQUIPPED camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear appears again.
Page 243: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
Page 244: Turning Parkview On Or Off - Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting the “enable rear camera in reverse” soft-key. 5. Press the “save” soft-key. Turning ParkView On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio 1. Press the “menu” hard-key. 2.
Page 245: Sunglass Bin Door
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 Sunglass Bin Door At the front of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- ment access is a “push/push” design. Push the chrome pad on the door to open.
Page 246: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
Page 247: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink system.
Page 248: Programming A Rolling Code
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. On some garage door openers/devices there may be a 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) light that blinks when the garage door opener/device is away from the HomeLink button you wish to program in the LEARN/TRAIN mode.
Page 250: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, away from the HomeLink button you wish to program follow these steps: while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.
Page 251: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ming is complete and the garage door/device For programming transmitters in Canada/United States should activate when the HomeLink button is that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after pressed.
Page 252 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons, 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button, while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand-held repeat each step for each remaining button. DO transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink NOT erase the channels.
Page 253: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 Using HomeLink Troubleshooting Tips To operate, press and release the programmed If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the are some of the most common solutions: programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate opera- •...
Page 254: General Information
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following while you are programming the universal trans- two conditions: ceiver.
Page 255: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in visors on the overhead console. the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 256: Opening Sunroof - Express
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express second and the sunroof will open automatically from any Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop position.
Page 257: Venting Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts re- Wind Buffeting sult in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the disabled.
Page 258: Ignition Off Operation
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ignition OFF Operation The power sunroof switches remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. Refer to “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Set- tings (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
Page 259: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in second and the sunroof will open automatically from any position.
Page 260: Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express To open the shade, press and hold the switch rearward to Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop full open.
Page 261: Pinch Protect Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 movement and the shade will remain in a partially closed NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is condition until the switch is pushed and held forward pressed. again. Wind Buffeting Pinch Protect Feature Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the...
Page 262: Ignition Off Operation
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ignition OFF Operation ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS The power sunroof switches can be programmed to Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) power remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after outlets that can be used to power cellular phones, small the ignition switch has been turned OFF.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 • To ensure proper operation a MOPAR knob and element must be used. CAUTION! Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse.
Page 264 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power outlet located in the storage area of the center console. Rear Power Outlet NOTE: The rear power outlet can be switched to “battery”...
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel Fuse Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 — M7 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel 2 — M6 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel 3 —...
Page 266 262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 267: Power Inverter - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron- ics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
Page 268 264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The power inverter is designed with built-in overload NOTE: When the power inverter switch is pressed, protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, there will be a delay of approximately one second before the power inverter will automatically shut down.
Page 269: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholder Location...
Page 270: Storage
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove box door. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Opened Glove Compartment Glove Compartment...
Page 271: Door Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 Door Storage Center Console Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy The center console contains both an upper and a lower access. storage area. Door Panel Storage Storage Compartment...
Page 272 268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the the small latch located on the lid. lower storage compartment. Storage Compartment Latches Lower Storage Compartment...
Page 273: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 Press in on the flashlight to release it. WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving.
Page 274: Cargo Storage Bins
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, Cargo Storage Bins twice for low, and a third time to return to off. There are four removable storage bins located in the rear cargo area.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 Two additional storage bins are located under the load floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor and attach the tether hook (attached to the bottom of the load floor) to the liftgate opening. Lower Storage Bins Tether Strap...
Page 276: Retractable Cargo Area Cover - If Equipped
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area: 1.
Page 277: Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 WARNING! In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment.
Page 278 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits • To help protect against personal injury, passengers described on the label attached to the left door or should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The left door center pillar.
Page 279: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to the Rear Window Wiper/Washer second detent for continuous rear wiper operation. The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch Rotating the center portion upward once more will located on the control lever.
Page 280: Rear Window Defroster
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” window defroster only when the engine is operating. position.
Page 281: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED rack frame. Once the crossbar is in the desired position, The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the retighten the with the wrench to lock the crossbar into weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack.
Page 282 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Long loads which extend over the windshield, • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with not carry any loads on the roof rack without the large frontal area should be secured to both the crossbars installed.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 WARNING! Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
Page 285: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System ..312 Instrument Panel Features ....285 ▫ Fuel Economy ..... . 313 Instrument Cluster .
Page 286 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Turn Menu Off ..... . 319 ▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play .
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 ▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) ▫ Single Video Screen ....364 — If Equipped ..... . 355 ▫...
Page 288 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime Climate Controls ..... . 398 Limited Warranty ....380 ▫...
Page 289: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Lower Switch Bank 11 — Hood Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch 12 — Fuel Door Release 3 — Radio 8 — Storage Bin 13 —...
Page 290: Instrument Cluster
286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 291: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS the ON/RUN position before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to 1. Tachometer ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000).
Page 292 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL system. If this light remains on after several ignition WARNING! cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal problem diagnosed and corrected.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 5. TOW/HAUL Indicator Light — If Equipped 9. Hill Descent Control Indicator Light — If Equipped This light will illuminate when the TOW/ The symbol indicates the status of the Hill HAUL button has been selected. The TOW/ Decent Control (HDC) feature.
Page 294 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those...
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Page 296 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped 14. Brake Warning Light This indicator will illuminate when the park This light monitors various brake functions, lights or headlights are turned on. including brake fluid level and parking brake application.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on dangerous.
Page 298: Starting And Operating
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light also will turn on when the parking brake is brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have tion.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 18. Fuel Door Reminder 22. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Red The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the Telltale Area vehicle where the fuel door is located. This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable red tell- tales.
Page 300: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 25. Temperature Gauge WARNING! The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 • ACC: (If Equipped) • Vehicle Speed • Trip Info • Terrain: (If Equipped) • Tire PSI: (If Equipped) • Vehicle Info • Messages • UNITS: SETTING • System Setup Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display The EVIC consists of the following: •...
Page 302 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units, System Setup, Vehicle Speed, Trip Info, Turn Menu Off and sub-menus.
Page 303: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 BACK Button messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn- Press the BACK button to scroll back to a ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall previous menu or sub-menu. into several categories: •...
Page 304 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL of this message type are Turn Signal On (if a turn signal When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays is left on) and Lights On (if driver leaves the vehicle). the following messages: • Unstored Messages Until RUN •...
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 • Liftglass Open “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped). • Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out • Adaptive Cruise Off — When the Adaptive Cruise • Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out Control (ACC) system is turned off.
Page 306 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sensed Vehicle Indicator — The system detects a braking capacity. When this occurs, you should imme- slower moving vehicle in the same lane. Refer to diately apply the brakes as needed to maintain a safe “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)”...
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • Park Assist On to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understand- ing The Features Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped). • Warning Object Detected • Cruise Off When Park Brake Is On • Remote Start Aborted — Door ajar •...
Page 308 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Memory 1 Profile Recall • Terrain Settings — Automatic • Memory 2 Profile Recall • Terrain Settings — Rock • Press Brake Pedal And Push Button To Start • Terrain Settings — Sand/Mud • Wrong Key •...
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 • Raising Vehicle Ride Height (with icon) to go into Entry/Exit Height while the vehicle speed is between 15 and 25 mph. This shows that the request • Lowering Vehicle Ride Height (with icon) has been recognized and will lower to Entry/Exit •...
Page 310: Evic White Telltale Lights
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Selected Ride Height Not Permitted — The vehicle EVIC White Telltale Lights speed is too high to enter one of the preset levels This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- (Entry/Exit Level/Off Road Ride Height Level 1/Off tales.
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Electronic Speed Control SET • Power Steering System Over Temperature — If This light will turn on when the electronic Equipped speed control is SET. For further information, If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 312: Evic Amber Telltale Lights
308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Air Suspension Up NOTE: • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- The air suspension up telltale will illuminate tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under when the air suspension is in use. For further these conditions there will be a substantial increase in information, refer to “Starting And Operating”.
Page 313: Evic Red Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 will display in the telltale display area. Tighten the fuel EVIC Red Telltale Lights filler cap properly and press the SELECT button to turn This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These off the message. If the problem continues, the message telltales include: will appear the next time the vehicle is started.
Page 314: What To Do In Emergencies
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Pressure Warning Light If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure. If Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle •...
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 required. You may experience reduced performance, an service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may Do In Emergencies” for more information. require towing. • Transmission Temperature Warning Light •...
Page 316: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unless reset, this message will continue to display each WARNING! time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go.
Page 317: Fuel Economy
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 • Distance To Empty (DTE) Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go • Miles Per Gallon (MPG) 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the 2.
Page 318 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL (MDS) (if equipped) allows the engine to operate on four Distance To Empty (DTE) cylinders, or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner. Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level.
Page 319: Cruise Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 Cruise Control other feature is in the EVIC main display, the Cruise Press and release the UP or DOWN button until ACC (if status will be displayed in place of the EVIC odometer equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruise is line.
Page 320: Trip Info
316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip Info Trip B Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Trip Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last Info” displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the reset. SELECT button.
Page 321: Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 • Trans Temperature down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark Displays the actual transmission temperature. appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has •...
Page 322: Messages
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tire Pressure Monitor System (shows the current pres- NOTE: • Tires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heat sure of all four road tires). For additional information, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitor System” in “Starting will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi And Operating”.
Page 323: Turn Menu Off
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Turn Menu OFF Compass / Temperature Display Select from Main Menu using the DOWN button. Press- The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is ing the SELECT button blanks the menu display. Pressing facing. The EVIC will display one of eight compass any one of the four steering wheel buttons brings the readings and the outside temperature.
Page 324 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL metallic objects) until the CAL indicator displayed in the module is located, and it can cause interference with the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally. compass sensor, and it may give false readings. NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free from large metallic objects such as buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks,...
Page 325: Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass Variance” 1. Turn ON the ignition switch. message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the SELECT 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup button.
Page 326 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL out of PARK or the vehicle begins moving, a warning Nav–Turn By Turn message SETUP NOT AVAILABLE, is followed in three When this feature is selected, the navigation system seconds by, VEHICLE NOT IN PARK. utilizes voice commands, guiding through the drive route, mile by mile, turn-by-turn until the final destina- Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Setup...
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 Remote Unlock Sequence grasped. With Passive Entry, if Driver Door 1st Press is When Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press is selected, programmed touching the handle more than once will only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the only result in the driver’s door opening.
Page 328 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL removed showing the system has been deactivated. Refer This feature may be selected with or without the “Flash to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding The Fea- Lamps with Lock” feature. To make your selection, press tures Of Your Vehicle.”...
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are To make your selection, press and release the SELECT turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make button until a check-mark appears next to the feature your selection, press and release the SELECT button until showing the system has been activated or the check-mark...
Page 330 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL feature showing the system has been activated or the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated. deactivated.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 selection, scroll up or down until the preferred setting is been deactivated. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”. until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing Auto High Beams (Available with SmartBeam™...
Page 332 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL next to the feature showing the system has been activated Spot: Lights Only” mode. When this mode is selected the or the check-mark is removed showing the system has Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will been deactivated.
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 Forward Collision Warning Park Assist System The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) feature can be can The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind be set to Far, set to Near or turned Off. The default status the vehicle when the transmission is in the REVERSE of FCW is the Far setting.
Page 334: Media Center 730N/430/430N
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Liftgate Chime MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/ When this feature is selected the chime will sound when RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED the liftgate is in operation, signaling that the liftgate is in NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side operation.
Page 335: Media Center 130 (Sales Code Res)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC side of the radio faceplate. position to operate the radio.
Page 336 332 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 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 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 338: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. MP3 Audio Play The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by NOTE: pressing the pushbutton twice.
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and 10 seconds, it will be reloaded.
Page 340: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Notes on Playing MP3 Files Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or file recording media and formats are limited.
Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 • 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 342 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the cation 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 343: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which (SALES CODE RES+RSC) allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s side of the radio faceplate.
Page 344: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
340 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/RUN or another selection.
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes (if equipped).
Page 346 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to 16-Digit Character Program Type exit setting tone, balance, and fade. Display Classic Rock Cls Rock MUSIC TYPE Button College College Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds.
Page 348 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between Display the following items: Soft Soft • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow Soft Rock Soft Rck you to set the clock.
Page 349: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this Buttons 1 - 6 station and press and release that button. If a button is These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/ commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM RND button, the station will continue to play but will not...
Page 350 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Inserting Compact Disc(s) CAUTION! (Continued) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into away and jam the player mechanism.
Page 351: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 SEEK Button SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning Random Play.
Page 352 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. display.) When reading discs recorded using formats other than •...
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification Frequency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 160, 128, 144, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 354: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the by the following: next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain playable files). •...
Page 355: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which Equipped allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’s ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to audio system to amplify the source and play through the...
Page 356 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on www.siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents.
Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 Reception Quality SEEK Buttons Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next following reasons: channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down.
Page 358 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL additional three seconds will make the radio display the Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return type. to normal display). By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type RW/FF function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next...
Page 359: Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding When you are receiving a channel that you wish to button number will display. commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. Buttons 1 - 6 The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 360: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device
356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device plugged into the USB port, located in the center console Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external or glove compartment.
Page 361: Using This Feature
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 NOTE: The center console will have a position where Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod /USB/ the iPod or consumer electronic audio device cable can MP3 control system may charge it to the required level. be routed through without damaging the cable when Using This Feature closing the lid.
Page 362: Play Mode
358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one on the radio faceplate or press the VR button and say USB or Switch to USB . Once in the iPod /USB/MP3 click, will jump to the previous track in the list or control mode, audio tracks (if available from audio press the VR button and say Previous Track device) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system.
Page 363: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 • While a track is playing, press the INFO button to see • RND button (available on sales code RES radio only): the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and for that track.
Page 364 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Preset 5 – Audiobooks press the TUNE control knob to select and start playing the track. Turning the TUNE control knob • Preset 6 – Podcasts fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast •...
Page 365: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 • MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is WARNING! another shortcut button to the genre listing on your audio device. Do not plug in or remove the iPod or external USB device while driving. Failure to follow this warning CAUTION! could result in an accident.
Page 366 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Play Mode Next Track When switched to BTSA mode, some audio devices can Use the SEEK UP button, or press the VR button on the start playing music over the vehicle’s audio system, but radio and say “Next Track” to jump to the next track some devices require the music to be initiated on the music on your cellular phone.
Page 367: Uconnect™ Multimedia Video Entertainment System (Ves)™ - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 UCONNECT™ MULTIMEDIA VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED Getting Started • Screen located in the overhead console : Unfold the overhead LCD screen by pushing the button on the overhead console behind the screen. Overhead Video Screen •...
Page 368: Single Video Screen
364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Single Video Screen 2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc NOTE: Typically there are two different ways to operate is recognized and displays the menu screen or starts the features of the Video Entertainment System (VES)™.
Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list appears on the right side of the screen, touch the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen. Select DISC Mode On The VES Screen NOTE: The VES™...
Page 370 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in the MEDIA column. To exit touch the back arrow soft-key at the top left of the screen. NOTE: The “1” and “2” soft-keys are displayed for the headphone channels.
Page 371: Play Video Games
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 NOTE: Play Video Games • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC input jacks located on the back of the center console. tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
Page 372 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ jacks: NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the vehicle’s Power Inverter.
Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES 3. Touch the 1 or 2 based on the headphone channel you Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE want to change. To exit press the back arrow soft-key at LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
Page 374: Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 2. Using The Remote Control 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control and the Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is playing then only a small banner will appear on the bottom of the screen.
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
Page 376: Important Notes For Single Video Screen System
372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Important Notes For Single Video Screen System 2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc • VES™ is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio is recognized and displays the menu screen or starts simultaneously.
Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
Page 378: Remote Control
374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key based on the channel you want Remote Control to change and then the DISC soft-key in the MEDIA column. To exit touch the back arrow at the top left of the screen. NOTE: •...
Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 2. Channel Selector Indicators – When a button is / Prev – In radio modes, press to select to the pressed, the currently affected channel or channel button previous station. In disc modes, press to advance to the is illuminated momentarily.
Page 380 376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL disc in a radio with a multiple-disc changer, PROG Up and the disc is stopped, press the SETUP button to access selects the next disc and PROG Down selects the previ- the DVD Setup menu. (see the DVD Setup Menu of this ous disc.
Page 381: Remote Control Storage
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 Remote Control Storage The video screen(s) come with a built in storage compart- ment for the remote control which is accessible when the screen is opened. To remove the remote, use your index finger to pull and rotate the remote towards you. Do not try to pull the remote straight down as it will be very difficult to remove.
Page 382: Replacing The Batteries
378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle is not equipped with a DVD player, follow the Headphones Operation radio’s instructions to turn Video Lock on. The radio The headphones receive two separate channels of audio and the video screen(s) indicate when Video Lock is using an infrared transmitter from the video screen.
Page 383: Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before sound can be heard from the headphones. To conserve battery life, the headphones will automatically turn off approximately three minutes after the rear video system is turned off.
Page 384: Replacing The Batteries
380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Locate the battery compartment on the left ear cup of 3. If the video screen is displaying a video source (such as a DVD Video), pressing STATUS shows the status on a the headphones, and then slide the battery cover popup banner at the bottom of the screen.
Page 385 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 What Does This Warranty Cover? Except as specified apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal below, this warranty covers any Product that in normal rights. You may also have other rights, which vary from use is defective in workmanship or materials.
Page 386: System Information
382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may register your Unwired wireless headphones selected radio mode. When shared, the radio has priority online at www.unwiredtechnology.com or by phone at over the VES™ or all radio modes (FM, AM). The VES™ 1-888-293-3332. has the ability to switch tuner (AM/FM), SEEK, SCAN, TUNE, and recall presets in radio modes as long as it is System Information...
Page 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 Information Mode Display 5. Channel 2 Shared Status 6. Channel 2 Audio Only/Mute 7. Channel 1 ENTER Button Action 8. Channel 2 ENTER Button Action 9. Clock 10. Video Lock 11. Not Available / Error 12.
Page 388 384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Numeric Keypad Menu screen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency, satellite channel, or track number. To enter the desired digit: 1. Press the remote control’s navigation buttons ( , ) to navigate to the desired digit. 2.
Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 Station List Menu Disc Menu Channel Selection Menu For SIRIUS Backseat TV™ When listening to Satellite audio, pressing the remote Disc Menu For CDs control’s MENU button displays a list of all available When listening to a CD Audio or CD Data disc, pressing channels.
Page 390 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display Settings settings are already set for optimum viewing, so there is no need to change these settings under normal circum- stances. To change the settings, press the remote control’s navi- gation buttons ( , ) to select an item, then press the remote control’s navigation buttons ( , ) to change the...
Page 391 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 • Close the video screen. Disc Formats The VES™ DVD player is capable of playing the follow- • To change the current audio mode, press the remote ing types of discs (12 mm or 8 mm diameter): control’s MODE button.
Page 392 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DVD Audio Support If you record a disc using a personal computer, there may be cases where the VES™ DVD player may not be able to When a DVD-Audio disc is inserted in the VES™ DVD play some or the entire disc, even if it is recorded in a player, the DVD-Audio title on the disc is played by compatible format and is playable on other players.
Page 393 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 • Mixed media recordable DVD formats will only play end with the extension .mp3 or .MP3 and WMA the Video_TS portion of the disc. files must always end with the extension .wma or .WMA . To prevent incorrect playback, do not use If you are still having trouble writing a disc that is these extensions for any other types of files.
Page 394 390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL between 64 and 192Kbps. Variable bit rates are also If a disc has a damaged track which results in audible or supported. For both formats, the recommended visible errors that persists for 2.0 seconds, the DVD sample rate is either 44.1kHz or 48kHz.
Page 395 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 Display All of the Language settings have a special Other setting Other Language Setup to accommodate languages other than Japanese or Eng- lish. These languages are selected using a special four- digit code. To enter a new language code, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: •...
Page 396 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • When the entire four-digit code is entered, press the them where lower numbers are designated for all audi- remote control’s ENTER button. If the language code ences and higher numbers are designated for more adult is not valid, the numbers all change back to * .
Page 397 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 • Using the remote control Left and Right cursor but- tons, select the Rating tab. • Highlight Change Password , and then press the remote control’s ENTER button. • Enter the current password. Select a digit, use the remote control Up and Down cursor buttons to set the value for the current digit, and then press the remote control’s Right cursor button to select the next digit.
Page 398 394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • After the four-digit password is entered, press the To set the rating, activate the DVD Setup Menu and remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change. follow these additional instructions: • Using the remote control’s Left and Right cursor buttons, select the Rating tab.
Page 399 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 • Using the remote control’s Up and Down cursor General Information buttons, select the new rating level, and then press the This system complies with Part 15 of the FCC Operation remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change. is subject to the following two conditions: Product Agreement 1.
Page 400: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a The remote sound system controls are located on the rear pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to mode of the sound system.
Page 401: Cd Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 The button located in the center of the left-hand control CD/DVD DISC 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 402: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- Dual-Zone Manual Heating And Air Conditioning lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known good disc before considering disc player service.
Page 403 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 • Passenger Temperature Control Blower Control Rotate this control to regulate the Rotate this control to regulate the tem- amount of air forced through the ven- perature of the air inside the passenger tilation system in any mode. The compartment for the right front seat blower speed increases as you move occupant.
Page 404 400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mode Control (Air Direction) Floor Push the mode control buttons to choose from several Air is directed through the floor outlets with a patterns of air distribution. small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets.
Page 405 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 NOTE: NOTE: • In Floor, Mix and Defrost modes a small amount of air • Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make will flow through the outboard panel outlets for the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. occupant comfort.
Page 406: Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air Conditioning Control Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Press this button to engage the Air — If Equipped Conditioning. A light will illuminate • The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) allows when the Air Conditioning system is both driver and front passenger seat occupants to engaged.
Page 407 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 2. Recirculation Control Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when ON. 3. Left Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display This display shows the temperature setting for the left front seat occupant. 4.
Page 408 404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode. The 11. Blower Control blower will engage immediately if the Defrost mode is There are seven blower speeds, the blower speed in- selected. creases as you move the control to the right from the lowest blower setting.
Page 409 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 15. Driver Temperature Control Down Button 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is Provides the driver with independent temperature con- not necessary to change the settings. You will experience trol.
Page 410 406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Operation selected. This allows the front occupants to control the This system offers a full complement of manual override volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the features. Auto mode. NOTE: Each of these features operate independently The operator can also select the direction of the airflow from each other.
Page 411 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 NOTE: In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL temperature settings for best windshield and side win- mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel dow defrosting. When the defrost mode is selected, the outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Page 412: Operating Tips
408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: mode is not allowed in the Defrost mode to improve • If the system is in Mix, Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C window clearing operation. Recirculation will be dis- can be turned off, but the A/C system shall remain abled automatically if this mode is selected.
Page 413 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a Winter Operation non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works When operating the system during the winter months, very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows.
Page 414: Operating Tips Chart
410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....417 Automatic Transmission ....423 ▫...
Page 416 412 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Four-Wheel Drive Operation ... . . 444 Display Messages ....455 ▫...
Page 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 ▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ... . . 476 Power Steering ..... . . 464 ▫...
Page 418 414 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Replacement Tires ....500 Tires — General Information ... . . 492 ▫...
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 ▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ..515 ▫ Replacement Parts ....522 ▫...
Page 420 416 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Towing Requirements ....537 ▫ Recreational Towing – Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel ▫ Towing Tips ......542 Drive Models .
Page 421: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 417 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Children should be warned not to touch the park- inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if ing brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. Do not present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not belts.
Page 422: Keyless Enter-N-Go
418 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated CAUTION! Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage ing precautions are not observed: •...
Page 423: Normal Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 Installing And Removing The ENGINE NOTE: The ENGINE START/STOP button should only START/STOP Button be removed or inserted with the ignition in the LOCK position (OFF position for Keyless Enter-N-Go). Installing The Button Normal Starting 1. Remove the key fob from the ignition switch. Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button 2.
Page 424 420 STARTING AND OPERATING To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE PARK, the system will automatically time out after START/STOP Button 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position. 1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Page 425: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or 29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time WARNING! (Continued) to return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get displays “IGNITION MODE OFF”). it started.
Page 426: After Starting
422 STARTING AND OPERATING and hold the brake pedal, push the accelerator pedal all CAUTION! the way to the floor and hold it, then press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The starter motor To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec- will engage automatically, run for 10 seconds, and then onds before trying again.
Page 427: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one CAUTION! (Continued) hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine WARNING! is at idle speed.
Page 428 424 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, •...
Page 429: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 Key Ignition Park Interlock must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- the PARK position (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK Interlock System”...
Page 430: Gear Ranges
426 STARTING AND OPERATING (ERS)” in this section). Moving the shift lever to the left or Gear Ranges right (-/+) while in the DRIVE position will select the DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or highest available transmission gear, and will display that NEUTRAL into another gear range.
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than the parking brake. Always apply the parking idle speed.
Page 432 428 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that CAUTION! it indicates the PARK position. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF will not move out of PARK.
Page 434 430 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 Transmission Limp Home Mode 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. Transmission function is monitored electronically for 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home 5.
Page 436 432 STARTING AND OPERATING lever is in the DRIVE position. For example, if you shift To exit ERS mode, simply press and hold the shift lever to the transmission into 3 (third gear), the transmission will the right (+) until “D” is once again displayed in the shift never shift above third gear, but will shift down into lever position indicator in the instrument cluster.
Page 437: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (5.7L Engine) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum the PARK position (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift deceleration (engine braking), simply press and hold the Interlock System” in this section). To drive, move the shift shift lever to the left (-). The transmission will shift to the lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
Page 438: Gear Ranges
434 STARTING AND OPERATING right (-/+) while in the DRIVE position will select the PARK highest available transmission gear, and will display that This range supplements the parking brake by locking the gear in the instrument cluster as 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. transmission.
Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 435 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than the parking brake. Always apply the parking idle speed.
Page 440 436 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
Page 441 STARTING AND OPERATING 437 • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that CAUTION! it indicates the PARK position. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF will not move out of PARK.
Page 442 438 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 439 these conditions, using a lower gear range will improve Downshifting the transmission to the lowest possible performance and extend transmission life by reducing gear (when climbing a grade), or shifting to NEUTRAL excessive shifting and heat buildup. (when stopped in heavy traffic) can help to reduce this excess heat generation.
Page 444 440 STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission Limp Home Mode 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. Transmission function is monitored electronically for 5. Restart the engine. abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no Mode is activated.
Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 the transmission into 3 (third gear), the transmission will gear as the top available gear. Once in ERS mode, tapping never shift above third gear, but will shift down into the shift lever to the left (-) or right (+) will change the top second and first gear normally.
Page 446 442 STARTING AND OPERATING • vehicle speed is sufficiently high, NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration (engine braking), simply press and hold the • the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator, and shift lever to the left (-). The transmission will shift to the •...
Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- cally at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in the upper gears.
Page 448: Four-Wheel Drive Operation
444 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Range Select (ERS) feature, when the trans- ABS and Traction Control, provides resistance to any mission is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that the wheel that is slipping to allow additional torque transfer transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive. to wheels with traction.
Page 449: Shift Positions
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 When additional traction is required, the 4WD LOW WARNING! position can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together and force the front and rear wheels to rotate at You or others could be injured if you leave the the same speed.
Page 450: Shifting Procedures
446 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Refer to “Selec-Terrain – If Equipped” in “Start- NOTE: Refer to “Selec-Terrain – If Equipped” for ing and Operating” for further information on the vari- further information on the various positions and their ous positions and their intended usages. intended usages.
Page 451 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- tion. 4WD LOW To 4WD HI With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL, and press the “4WD LOW”...
Page 452 448 STARTING AND OPERATING “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in 4. Hold down the NEUTRAL “pin” switch (with a pen, “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further etc.) for four seconds until the LED light by the switch information. starts to blink indicating shift in progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the NEUTRAL shift is •...
Page 453: Quadra-Drive Ii System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 5. Repeat Steps 1 to 4 to shift out of NEUTRAL. is fully automatic and requires no driver input to operate. Under normal driving conditions, the unit functions as a NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, a “To standard axle, balancing torque evenly between left and Tow Vehicle Safely, Read Neutral Shift Procedure in right wheels.
Page 454: Selec-Terrain™ - If Equipped
450 STARTING AND OPERATING SELEC-TERRAIN™ — IF EQUIPPED Selec-Terrain™ consists of the following positions: • Sport – Dry weather, on-road calibration. Only avail- Description Selec-Terrain™ combines the capabilities of the vehicle able in 4WD High range. Performance based tuning control systems, along with driver input, to provide the that provides a rear wheel drive feel but with im- best performance for all terrains.
Page 455: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Display Messages
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 • Rock – Off-road calibration only available in 4WD with air suspension, the level will change to Normal Ride Height (NRH) if the transfer case is in high range. Low range. The vehicle is raised (if equipped with Air The level will change to Off-Road 1 if the transfer case Suspension) for improved ground clearance.
Page 456: Quadra-Lift™ - If Equipped
452 STARTING AND OPERATING QUADRA-LIFT™ — IF EQUIPPED Description The Quadra-Lift™ air suspension system provides full time load leveling capability along with the benefit of being able to adjust vehicle height by the push of a button. Selec-Terrain™ Switch 1 — Up Button 2 —...
Page 457 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 • Normal Ride Height (NRH) – This is the standard required. To enter OR2, press the “Up” button twice position of the suspension and is meant for normal from the NRH position or once from the OR1 position driving.
Page 458 454 STARTING AND OPERATING Selec-Terrain™ knob is turned to the “SPORT” posi- The Selec-Terrain™ switch will automatically change the tion. Turning the Selec-Terrain™ knob to the “AUTO” vehicle to the proper height based on the position of the position will return the system to normal operation. Selec-Terrain™...
Page 459: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Display Messages
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 After the engine is turned off, it may be noticed that the WARNING! air suspension system operates briefly, this is normal. The system is correcting the position of the vehicle to ensure The air suspension system uses a high pressure a proper appearance.
Page 460: Operation
456 STARTING AND OPERATING Operation Pressing the “DOWN” button once will move the sus- The indicator lamps 3 through 6 will illuminate to show pension one position lower from the current level, as- the current position of the vehicle. Flashing indicator suming all conditions are met (i.e.
Page 461: On-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 • Normal Ride Height (NRH) – Indicator lamp 4 will be while the vehicle is not moving provided that the illuminated when the vehicle is in this position. engine is still running and all doors remain closed. •...
Page 462: Off-Road Driving Tips
458 STARTING AND OPERATING OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS NOTE: Prior to off-road driving, remove the front air dam to prevent damage. The front air dam is attached to the lower front fascia with seven quarter turn fasteners and can be removed by hand. Front Air Dam 1 —...
Page 463: Quadra-Lift™ - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 Quadra-Lift™ – If Equipped low speed pulling power is needed. Vehicle speeds in When off-roading, it is recommended that the lowest excess of 25 mph (40 km/h) should be avoided when in useable vehicle height that will clear the current obstacle 4WD LOW range.
Page 464 460 STARTING AND OPERATING streams. To maintain optimal performance of your vehi- entering. Proceed with caution and maintain a steady cle’s heating and ventilation system it is recommended to controlled speed less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in deep water switch the system into recirculation mode during water to minimize wave effects.
Page 465: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Maintenance Avoid abrupt downshifts on icy or slippery roads, be- After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle cause engine braking may cause skidding and loss of fluids and lubricants (engine oil, transmission oil, axle, control. transfer case) to assure the fluids have not been contami- Hill Climbing nated.
Page 466: Traction Downhill
462 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Downhill WARNING! Shift the transmission into a low gear, and the transfer case into 4WD LOW range. Let the vehicle go slowly If the engine stalls, you lose forward motion, or down the hill with all four wheels turning against engine cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, compression drag.
Page 467 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 • Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake exhaust system for damage. rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected and cleaned as soon as possible.
Page 468: Power Steering
464 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM” message and a flashing icon are displayed on 3.6L Engine the EVIC screen, it indicates that the vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power needs to be taken to the dealer for service. It is steering system that will give you good vehicle response likely the vehicle has lost power steering assistance.
Page 469: L Engine
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 NOTE: NOTE: • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- • Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under travel are considered normal and do not indicate that these conditions there will be a substantial increase in there is a problem with the power steering system.
Page 470: Power Steering Fluid Check
466 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering system as the chemicals can damage your power fluid temperature and it should be avoided when steering components.
Page 471: Multi-Displacement System (Mds) (If Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated The foot operated parking brake is located below the level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the surfaces.
Page 472 468 STARTING AND OPERATING When the parking brake is applied with the ignition make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in parking brake should always be applied whenever the the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Page 473: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or parking brake released, a brake system malfunction ON/RUN mode.
Page 474: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
470 STARTING AND OPERATING Also, your vehicle is equipped with Trailer Sway Control WARNING! (TSC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Brake Lock Differential (BLD), Ready Alert Braking, Rain Brake Support and, if it The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics has four-wheel drive with the MP 3023 two-speed trans- from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the fer case, Hill Descent Control (HDC).
Page 475: Traction Control System (Tcs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 Traction Control System (TCS) Brake Assist System (BAS) The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine ing the rate and amount of brake application and then...
Page 476: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
472 STARTING AND OPERATING speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate WARNING! of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle speed are sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift, it then The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics applies the brake of the appropriate wheel and may also from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the reduce engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift...
Page 477: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. En- WARNING! gine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path. Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions and driving conditions, influence the chance ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
Page 478 474 STARTING AND OPERATING Light” also flashes when the TCS is active. If the “ESC The ESC system has two available operating modes in Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash 4WD HIGH range and two-wheel drive vehicles, and one during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply operating mode in 4WD LOW range.
Page 479 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESC OFF” switch. When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the BLD feature described in the TCS section, has been disabled and the “ESC Off Indicator Light”...
Page 480: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
476 STARTING AND OPERATING Off” mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momen- swaying trailer is recognized. No driver action is re- tarily pressing the “ESC OFF” switch. This may be done quired. Note that TSC cannot stop all trailers from while the vehicle is in motion.
Page 481: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
STARTING AND OPERATING 477 • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., Hill Start Assist (HSA) The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. HSA will maintain ing uphill is in REVERSE gear).
Page 482 478 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing With HSA WARNING! (Continued) HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle when pulling a trailer. on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK and using the parking brake, it will roll WARNING! down the hill and could cause a collision with...
Page 483: Ready Alert Braking - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 Ready Alert Braking – If Equipped Hill Descent Control (HDC) — Four-Wheel Drive Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to Models With MP3023 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills dur- reach full braking during emergency braking situations.
Page 484 480 STARTING AND OPERATING When HDC is enabled, the HDC icon will be illuminated icon will be illuminated in the instrument cluster and in the instrument cluster. HDC will automatically apply HDC will function. If the vehicle speed goes above the brakes to control downhill speed to the selected level 20 mph (32 km/h), the HDC icon will flash and HDC will when necessary on grades greater than approximately...
Page 485: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 HDC is intended for low speed off-road driving only. running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator At vehicle speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h), HDC will no Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a longer function. When the vehicle speed drops below malfunction has been detected in the ESC system.
Page 486: Tire Safety Information
482 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” Tire Markings and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momen- tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
Page 487 STARTING AND OPERATING 483 NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” ing the size designation.
Page 488 484 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 489 STARTING AND OPERATING 485 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 490: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
486 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 491: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 492: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
488 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door.
Page 493 STARTING AND OPERATING 489 Loading The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You the weight referenced here.
Page 494 490 STARTING AND OPERATING available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs [295 kg]). late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations 5.
Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 491...
Page 496: Tires - General Information
492 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 497: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 493 stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to able steering response.
Page 498 494 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
Page 499: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial-Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- WARNING! tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 500: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
496 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. pattern. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the...
Page 501: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the WARNING! original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than Limited-Use Spare –...
Page 502: Tire Spinning
498 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Spinning WARNING! When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h). Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle WARNING! handling.
Page 503: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 499 Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
Page 504: Replacement Tires
500 STARTING AND OPERATING Information” placard for the size designation of your tire. WARNING! The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall. See the Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety years, regardless of the remaining tread.
Page 505: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 501 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 506 502 STARTING AND OPERATING • Due to limited clearance, use SAE class “S” low profile CAUTION! (Continued) cables or traction devices only. Security Chain Com- • Because of restricted traction device clearance be- pany (SCC) Super Z6 #SZ 441 cables or equivalent are tween tires and other suspension components, it is recommended.
Page 507: Snow Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 503 Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what CAUTION! (Continued) was originally equipped with your vehicle and should • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s in- not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph structions on the method of installation, operating (120 km/h).
Page 508: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
504 STARTING AND OPERATING These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Road type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main- tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
Page 509 STARTING AND OPERATING 505 the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will cold tire placard pressure. Once the low tire pressure decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on warning has been illuminated, the tire pressure must be cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire increased to the recommended cold tire pressure in order pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least for the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to be...
Page 510 506 STARTING AND OPERATING Light will still be ON. In this situation, the Tire Pressure CAUTION! (Continued) Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF only after the • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure tires have been inflated to the vehicle’s recommended always reinstall the valve stem cap.
Page 511: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 507 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- The TPMS consists of the following components: nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain • Receiver Module correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge, even •...
Page 512 508 STARTING AND OPERATING will automatically update and the Tire Pressure Monitor- 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting ing Telltale Light will extinguish, once the updated tire that affects radio wave signals. pressures have been received. The vehicle may need to be 3.
Page 513: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 509 for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In addition, a monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message will be displayed for wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure a minimum of five seconds.
Page 514 510 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au- dible chime will be activated, when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low. In addition, the EVIC will display a “LOW TIRE PRESSURE”...
Page 515 STARTING AND OPERATING 511 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. SERVICE 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 516 512 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to However, the system still needs to be serviced as long as facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message exists. sensors.
Page 517: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 513 • This device must accept any interference received, a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value. including interference that may cause undesired Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and operation.
Page 518: 5.7L Engine
514 STARTING AND OPERATING 5.7L Engine Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and This engine is designed to meet all emis- endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- sions regulations and provide satisfactory wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties fuel economy and performance when us- necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, ing high-quality unleaded gasoline having...
Page 519: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 515 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Problems that result from using gasoline containing Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% Ethanol genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may may be used in your vehicle.
Page 520: Mmt In Gasoline
516 STARTING AND OPERATING To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether E-85 perform the following: the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to look for gasoline without MMT in Canada, because MMT •...
Page 521: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 517 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentra- performance: tions of methanol.
Page 522: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
518 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper WARNING! maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 523 STARTING AND OPERATING 519 the other sections of this manual for information on CAUTION! features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline-only powered vehicles. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge...
Page 524: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
520 STARTING AND OPERATING Ethanol Fuel (E-85) When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and • you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less 15% unleaded gasoline. than 1/4 full •...
Page 525: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 521 • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully Starting compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C).
Page 526: Replacement Parts
522 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Parts Maintenance Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are CAUTION! designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your patible parts.
Page 527 STARTING AND OPERATING 523 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located under 2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel filler the headlamp switch). cap. Fuel Filler Door Release Switch Fuel Filler Cap...
Page 528 524 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 529 STARTING AND OPERATING 525 NOTE: 3. Grab popped up outboard edge with other hand to • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel disengage snaps. tank is full. 4. Remove the storage bin. • Tighten the gas cap about one-quarter turn until you 5.
Page 530: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
526 STARTING AND OPERATING Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification If the vehicle diagnostic system determines Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly included on this label and indicates the month, day, and installed, or damaged, a loose gascap indicator hour of manufacture.
Page 531 STARTING AND OPERATING 527 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Inflation Pressure The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
Page 532 528 STARTING AND OPERATING should then be determined separately to be sure that the Improper weight distributions can have an adverse affect load is properly distributed over front and rear axle. on the way your vehicle steers and handles, and the way Weighing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the brakes operate.
Page 533: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 529 TRAILER TOWING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle In this section you will find safety tips and information Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do further information.
Page 534 530 STARTING AND OPERATING rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica- WARNING! tion Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing WARNING! hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle.
Page 535 STARTING AND OPERATING 531 Trailer Sway Control Weight-Distributing Hitch The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping A weight-distributing hitch system works by applying link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and leverage through spring (load) bars. They are typically the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric- used for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen...
Page 536 532 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, and brak- ing performance, and could result in a collision. • Weight-distributing hitch systems may not be compatible with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for addi- tional information.
Page 537 STARTING AND OPERATING 533 With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
Page 538: Trailer Hitch Classification
534 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry trailers weighing over 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) with the Standards optional Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your authorized Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) dealer for package content.
Page 539: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 535 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Model Model GCWR (Gross Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Max. Trailer Combined Wt. Rating) Trailer Wt.) Tongue Wt.
Page 540: Trailer And Tongue Weight
536 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 541: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 537 Consider the following items when computing the CAUTION! weight on the front/rear axles of the vehicle: • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles • The trailer tongue weight of the trailer. (805 km) the new vehicle is driven.
Page 542 538 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 543 STARTING AND OPERATING 539 − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage WARNING! (Continued) before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General 2. GTW Information” in “Starting and Operating” for proper 3. GAWR inspection procedure. 4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch −...
Page 544 540 STARTING AND OPERATING − An electronically-actuated trailer brake controller is WARNING! required when towing a trailer with electronically- • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge-actuated brake system, an electronic hydraulic brake lines.
Page 545 STARTING AND OPERATING 541 Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package includes a seven–pin connector at the rear of the vehicle and a four-pin harness located under the rear bumper.
Page 546: Towing Tips
542 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the TOW/HAUL mode (if equipped), or a lower gear range, should be selected.
Page 547 STARTING AND OPERATING 543 The transmission fluid and filter should be changed if Cooling System you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- of continuous operation. Refer to “Maintenance Sched- heating, take the following actions: ule”...
Page 548: Snow Plow
544 STARTING AND OPERATING SNOW PLOW WARNING! Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment should not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The Do not add a snow plow, winches, or any other airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the aftermarket equipment to the front of your vehicle.
Page 549: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 545 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheel OFF the Two-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive Models Ground Models See Instructions • Transmission in PARK Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED • Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) •...
Page 550: Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
546 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models 6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for tow- DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain ing, to secure the front wheels in the straight position. will result. CAUTION! Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is allowed ONLY if the rear wheels are OFF the ground.
Page 551: Recreational Towing - Quadra-Trac Ii
STARTING AND OPERATING 547 CAUTION! CAUTION! • Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is not case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 552 548 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) CAUTION! (Continued) • Failure to follow these procedures can cause se- WARNING! vere transmission and/or transfer case damage. You or others could be injured if you leave the Damage from improper towing is not covered vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 553 STARTING AND OPERATING 549 Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for 3. For vehicles with Keyless Enter-N-Go, remove the recreational towing. Keyless Enter-N-Go button and use the key fob to complete this procedure. Refer to “Starting Procedures/ CAUTION! Keyless Enter-N-Go”...
Page 554 550 STARTING AND OPERATING 7. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, press 8. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL (N) and hold the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button light stays on, release the NEUTRAL (N) button. (located by the selector switch) for four seconds, until the 9.
Page 555 STARTING AND OPERATING 551 timer, then the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will flash CAUTION! continuously until all requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL (N) button is released. Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- mission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in •...
Page 556 552 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine. 4. Press and hold the brake pedal. 5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 6. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button (located by the selector switch) for one second.
Page 557 STARTING AND OPERATING 553 8. After the NEUTRAL (N) button has been released, the NOTE: • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met transfer case will shift to the position indicated by the selector switch. prior to pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed.
Page 559 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ... . . 568 Hazard Warning Flashers ....556 ▫...
Page 560: Hazard Warning Flashers
556 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 561: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 557 to high. This allows the heater core to act as a WARNING! supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system. You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 562: Jack Location
558 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location WARNING! (Continued) The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The in rear cargo area, below the load floor. vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed.
Page 563: Spare Tire Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 559 Spare Tire Stowage 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. The spare tire is stowed under the load floor in the rear 3. Set the parking brake. cargo area and is secured to the body with a special wing nut.
Page 564: Jacking Instructions
560 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 7. For vehicle equipped with Quadra-Lift refer to WARNING! (Continued) “Quadra-Lift — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operat- • Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic ing” for further information on disabling automatic transmission in PARK.
Page 565 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 561 3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Jack Warning Label CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from storage. Jack and Tool Assembly 2.
Page 566 562 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange CAUTION! just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding. Do not raise the Do not attempt to raise vehicle by jacking on loca- vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
Page 567 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 563 Front Jacking Location Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding 5. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indi- cated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding).
Page 568 564 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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. 7. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 8.
Page 569 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 565 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter- clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks. 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage.
Page 570: Road Tire Installation
566 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 12. Remove the small center cap and securely store the special wing nut torqued to 3.7 ft-lbs (5 N·m), reinstall the road wheel in the cargo area. jack and tool kit foam tray, and latch the rear load floor cover.
Page 571: Jump-Starting
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 567 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a WARNING! torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle JUMP-STARTING has been lowered.
Page 572: Preparations For Jump-Start
568 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur. WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
Page 573: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 569 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive WARNING! (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove it. • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park ever the hood is raised.
Page 574 570 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
Page 575: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 571 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper CAUTION! cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 576 572 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to may lead to transmission overheating and failure. transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- It can also damage the tires.
Page 577: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 573 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle.
Page 578: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
574 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully remove 5. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. the shift lever override access cover, located on the 6. Using the screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold bottom of the cupholder.
Page 579 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 575 NOTE: Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift™ must be lowered to the Park level (for example, engine will not run), lowered to the Park (lowest) level, and have automatic tie-downs must be fastened to the axles (not to the body). leveling disabled, before tying them down (from the body) Failure to follow these instructions may cause fault codes to on a trailer or flatbed truck.
Page 580: Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
576 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for the purpose, following equip- Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when ment manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 581: Four-Wheel Drive Models
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 577 If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- steering wheel stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear straight position) with the rear wheels raised and the wheels on the ground) with the transmission in NEU- front wheels on the ground.
Page 582 578 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! • Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing. • Failure to follow these towing methods can cause severe damage to the transmission and/or transfer case.
Page 583 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil ......587 Engine Compartment — 3.6L ... . . 581 ▫...
Page 584 580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cooling System ..... 600 ▫ Halogen Headlamps – If Equipped ..626 ▫...
Page 585: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 586: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 587: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM – OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
Page 588: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II problem continues, the message will appear the next time system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the vehicle is started.
Page 589: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced a.
Page 590: Maintenance Procedures
586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES attempting any procedure yourself. The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control vehicle.
Page 591: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off, or before starting the • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids engine after it has sat overnight. that protect the performance and durability of Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance...
Page 592 588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Identification Symbol time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. This symbol means that the oil has Refer to “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 593 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating engine oil viscosity for your vehicle. For information on temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 594: Engine Oil Filter
590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Materials Added To Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter detection dyes, to your engine oil. Engine oil is an at every oil change.
Page 595: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 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 596 592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep • It is essential when replacing the cables on the flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use battery that the positive cable is attached to the a booster battery or any other booster source with positive post and the negative cable is attached to an output greater than 12 Volts.
Page 597: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
Page 598: Body Lubrication
594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C System wear. Prior to the application of any lubricant, the parts Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compres- concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and sor Oil, and Refrigerants. grit;...
Page 599 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to wipe frost or ice from the windshield.
Page 600: Adding Washer Fluid
596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press the blade holder.
Page 601: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. Exhaust System To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust exceeds the temperature range of your climate.
Page 602 598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con- and can eventually poison you.
Page 603 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage.
Page 604 600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the WARNING! face of the condenser. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, You or others can be badly burned by hot engine cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 605 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty and contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze), other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough the specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals.
Page 606 602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): CAUTION! (Continued) • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR • This vehicle has not been designed for use with Antifreeze/ Coolant 5–Year/100,000 Mile Formula Propylene Glycol-based engine coolant (anti- HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or freeze).
Page 607 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- WARNING! tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- • The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated.
Page 608 604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is no need to remove the radiator cap, unless checking for a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing en- with your local authorities to determine the disposal gine coolant (antifreeze).
Page 609: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be bottle hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. •...
Page 610 606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and should be conducted.
Page 611: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could has been in a tightly closed container.
Page 612: Transfer Case
608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Axle Fluid Level Check housings. The rear axle fill and drain plugs should be The front axle oil level needs to be between 1/8 in (3 mm) tightened to 22 to 52 ft lbs (30 to 70 N·m) on axles with below the bottom of the fill hole and the bottom of the fill cast iron housings.
Page 613: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 transfer case. The fluid level should be at the bottom edge Selection Of Lubricant of the filler plug hole when the vehicle is in a level Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer position. to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintain- ing Your Vehicle”...
Page 614 610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter nents.
Page 615 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 Fluid Level Check – 5.7L Engine CAUTION! Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- operating temperature. This occurs after at least 15 miles (25 km) of driving. At normal operating temperature the facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- fluid cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips.
Page 616: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Remove the dipstick again, and note the fluid level on CAUTION! both sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT” (upper) reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat- Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°F ing temperature.
Page 617 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 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 618 614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • 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 619 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 Wheel And Wheel Trim Care Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly ner: with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Page 620 616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Care taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, upholstery and carpeting. solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery.
Page 621 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- molded in clear plastic.
Page 622: Fuses
618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. FUSES Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses.
Page 623 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Trailer Tow 30 Amp Headlamp Wash Pink Pink Relay Contact 25 Amp Driver Door Node 30 Amp Drive Train Control Natural Pink Module 25 Amp Passenger Door...
Page 624 620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Powertrain Control 20 Amp Electronic Limit Blue Module/Powertrain Yellow Slip Differential/ Control Module Air Suspension Transmission Range 20 Amp Liftgate/Headrest 60 Amp Radiator Fan Motor Yellow Yellow...
Page 625 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Heating, Ventilation 20 Amp Power Seat & Air Conditioning Yellow Module(s)/Adaptive (Climate Control Cruise Control/ System) Audio Telematics/ Daytime Running 30 Amp Radio/Amplifier Lights Relay/Air Green...
Page 626 622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Automatic Shut- 10 Amp Ignition Switch/ Yellow down 3 Wireless Control Module/Keyless 10 Amp Horns (Low/High) Entry Module – Right 15 Amp Powertrain 10 Amp Horns (Low/High)
Page 627 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Powertrain 25 Amp All Door Lock Controller/ Natural &Unlock Transmission Con- troller CAUTION! 10 Amp Park Assist • When installing the totally integrated power mod- Module/Climate ule cover, it is important to ensure the cover is Control System...
Page 628: Vehicle Storage
624 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of CAUTION! (Continued) service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
Page 629: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 BULB REPLACEMENT Exterior Lights Bulb Type Headlamps (Low Beam) ....H11 High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) – If Headlamps (High Beam) .
Page 630: Halogen Headlamps - If Equipped
626 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- CAUTION! charge (HID) headlamps, when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This dimin- Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil ishes and becomes more white after approximately contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
Page 631: Front Fog Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627 CAUTION! CAUTION! • Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Page 632: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps
628 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Firmly and evenly push the bulb straight into the lamp housing until both tabs snap firmly into place and are fully engaged. 7. Connect the wiring harness to the front fog lamp connector. Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps 1.
Page 633: Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 629 6. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the lamp assembly. Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate. 3.
Page 634: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
630 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Rear License Lamp The center high-mounted stop lamp is an LED assembly. 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the See your authorized dealer for replacement. snap tab to remove the license lamp lens.
Page 635: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 631 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) All Engines 24.6 Gallons 93 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 10.4 Quarts...
Page 636: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
632 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 637: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 633 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Transfer Case – 3.6L Engine Shell Automatic Transmission Fluid 3353 or equivalent. Transfer Case – 5.7L Engine MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
Page 638 634 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Power Steering Reservoir – 3.6L En- MOPAR Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent meeting MS-11655, such as Fuchs gine EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin CHF 11s. Power Steering Reservoir – 5.7L En- MOPAR Power Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Trans- gine mission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
Page 639 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..638 Maintenance Schedule ....636...
Page 640 636 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime manual must be done at the times or mileages specified will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change vehicle performance and reliability.
Page 641 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 637 NOTE: “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In- • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom- time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for oil if it has been six months since your last oil change, further information.
Page 642 638 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. • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission Required Maintenance Intervals (5.7L only) and add as needed.
Page 643 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 639 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 644: Service Schedule
640 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 645 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 641 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 646 642 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 56,000 miles (91 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 647 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 643 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 64,000 miles (104 000 km). ❏...
Page 648 644 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 649 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 645 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 650 646 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏...
Page 651 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 647 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 652 648 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 120,000 miles (195 000 km). ❏...
Page 653 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 649 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 654 650 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or Schedule 114 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 655 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 651 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
Page 657: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......655 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 658 654 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 661 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......660 ▫...
Page 659: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 655 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 660: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
656 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center solved with this process. P.O.
Page 661: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 657 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 662: Warranty Information
658 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 663: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 659 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans- investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy Recalls 1-800-333-0510...
Page 664 660 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- vehicle, system, and/or components is written in hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, and maintenance procedures as well as specifications, and charts.
Page 665 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 661 in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions your vehicle. on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety mance.
Page 666 662 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
Page 667 INDEX...
Page 668 664 INDEX Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 200 Alarm (Security Alarm) ....20,295 Adding Fuel ......522 Alarm, Panic .
Page 669 INDEX 665 Fluid Level Check ....610,611 Master Cylinder ..... 606 Fluid Type .
Page 670 666 INDEX Cargo Area Features ..... . 269 Cleaning Cargo Compartment ..... . 269 Wheels .
Page 671 INDEX 667 Coolant Capacity ..... 631 Dipsticks Coolant Level ..... . . 604 Automatic Transmission .
Page 672 668 INDEX Electronic Brake Control System ... . . 469 Break-In Recommendations ....95 Anti-Lock Brake System ....470 Compartment .
Page 673 INDEX 669 Temperature Gauge ....296 Turn Signal ....100,289,626,628 Engine Oil Viscosity .
Page 674 670 INDEX Fog Lights ......289,627 Materials Added ..... 516 Folding Rear Seat .
Page 675 INDEX 671 Fuel ......295 Heater ....... 398 Speedometer .
Page 676 672 INDEX Information Center, Vehicle ....296 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....18 Inside Rearview Mirror .
Page 677 INDEX 673 Anti-Lock ......294 Illuminated Entry ..... 23 Automatic Headlights .
Page 678 674 INDEX Loading Vehicle ......526 Methanol ......515 Tires .
Page 679 INDEX 675 New Vehicle Break-In Period ....95 Recommendation ....588,631 Synthetic .
Page 680 676 INDEX Pets ........95 Pretensioners Pets, Transporting ......95 Seat Belts .
Page 681 INDEX 677 Rear Wiper/Washer ..... . 275 Reporting Safety Defects ....658 Rearview Mirrors .
Page 682 678 INDEX Child Restraint ..... 82,91 Selec-Terrain ......450 Extender .
Page 683 INDEX 679 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....501 Tilt Column ..... . 194,195 Snow Plow .
Page 684 680 INDEX Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..402 Load Capacity ....488,489 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ..296 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .
Page 685 INDEX 681 Guide ......535 Shifting ......423 Recreational .
Page 686 682 INDEX Vehicle Certification Label ....526 Waxing and Polishing ..... 613 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .
Page 687 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 only frequency signals.
Page 688 Chrysler Group LLC Printed in U.S.A. 12WK741-126-AD 4th Edition...