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Page 2 This manual illustrates and describes the operation of VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC nicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- your satisfaction.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating 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 Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ General Information ....19 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ...23 Vehicle ......32 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . .46 ▫ Transporting Pets .....107 TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE .
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system consists of a either a bladed key with an immobilizer chip in it, or a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an Ignition Node Module (IGNM).
Page 15: Keyless Push Button Ignition - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Keyless Push Button Ignition — If Equipped This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger compartment.
Page 16: Standard Blade Ignition Key - If Equipped
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Keyless Enter-N-Go Feature If your vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go feature, refer to “Starting Procedure” in “Starting And Operating” for further information. Standard Blade Ignition Key — If Equipped Your vehicle may use a standard blade key ignition system.
Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking. To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch on the face of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 18: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE remind you to place the ignition in the OFF position. In addition to the chime, the ignition or accessory on message will display in the cluster. NOTE: With the Uconnect system, the power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position.
Page 19: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob CAUTION! from the ignition and lock your vehicle. If equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the key- An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always less ignition node is in “OFF”...
Page 20: Sentry Key
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it by the party responsible for compliance could void the indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 21: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 All of the Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle have NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer sys- been programmed to the vehicle electronics. tem serviced, bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to an authorized dealer.
Page 22: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved off after three minutes, turn all of the visual signals off by the party responsible for compliance could void the after 15 minutes, and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 23: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • Push the LOCK button on the exterior Passive Entry • Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF Door Handle with a valid Key Fob available in the position. same exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go in •...
Page 24: Tamper Alert
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ- To Use The Panic Alarm ously described arming sequences has occurred, the To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether the PANIC button on the Key Fob/Remote for at least you are in the vehicle or not.
Page 25: Security System Manual Override
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds, vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition is Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted cycled to the ON/RUN position from the OFF position.
Page 26: To Unlock The Doors
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system from responding to all RKE transmit- ter buttons for all RKE transmitters. Key Fob With RKE Transmitter To Unlock The Doors Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE Key Fob With Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice...
Page 27: To Lock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to Headlight Illumination On Approach “Keyless Enter-N-Go” under “Things To Know Before This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 28: To Unlatch The Trunk
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your you turn it off by either pushing the PANIC button a Instrument Panel”...
Page 29: Transmitter Battery Replacement
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board.
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Keyless Push Button Ignition Emergency Key Removal Separating Ignition Node Module (IGNM) Transmitter Case 2. Separating RKE halves may require screw removal – if equipped, and gently prying the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart.
Page 31: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 clip, located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together, reposition and secure the screw as shown in step #2 for removal.
Page 32: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved How To Use Remote Start by the party responsible for compliance could void the All of the following conditions must be met before the user’s authority to operate the equipment. engine will remote start: •...
Page 33: Remote Start Abort Message
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 • Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Open WARNING! • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or • Remote Start Disabled — Start To Reset confined area.
Page 34: To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will disable the one time push of the REMOTE START • If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
Page 35: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: The message Remote Start Active Push Start NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved Button (vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go) or by the party responsible for compliance could void the Remote Start Active Key to Run (vehicles not equipped user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Page 37: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Power Door Locks The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the Keyless Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry) system. For further A power door lock switch is on each front door trim information, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things To panel.
Page 38: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE authorized dealer per written request of the customer. Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming Please see your authorized dealer for service. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Set- tings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit further information.
Page 39: Keyless Enter-N-Go
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru- ment Panel” for further information. • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re- sponse time.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 To Unlock From The Passenger Side: If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKE...
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The doors are locked using the LOCK button on the Passive Entry door handles. • The doors are manually locked using the door lock knobs. • There is a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of either Passive Entry door handle.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, push the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • After pushing the door handle button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
Page 45: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 General Information WINDOWS The following regulatory statement applies to all radio Power Windows frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: The window controls on the driver’s door control all the This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and door windows.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE There are single window controls on each passenger door WARNING! (Continued) trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter- The window controls will operate only when the ignition N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Front Windows Express Up And Down — If NOTE: Equipped • If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- Express Down closure, it will reverse direction and then go back down. Remove the obstacle and use the window Push the switch for less than a half a second and release.
Page 48: Wind Buffeting
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Reset Auto-Up the DOWN position). To enable the window controls, push and release the window lockout button again Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window (setting it in the UP position). may need to be reset.
Page 49: Trunk Lock And Release
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the NOTE: The transmission must be in PARK before the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain button will operate. open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle by rence and can be minimized.
Page 50: Trunk Safety Warning
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE TRUNK SAFETY WARNING WARNING! Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended.
Page 51: Important Safety Precautions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Important Safety Precautions restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older chil- dren who do not use child restraints or belt- Please pay close attention to the information in this positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled section.
Page 52: Seat Belt Systems
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space Seat Belt Systems between occupants and the door and occupants could Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even be injured. on short trips.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 their seat belts. The Belt Alert feature is active when- and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is un- ever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN buckled (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat position.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active Lap/Shoulder Belts when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied. All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or heavy lap/shoulder belts.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer • Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- injuries in a collision much worse.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly. In • A seat belt that is worn under your arm is danger- a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the ous.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 WARNING! (Continued) frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be re- placed immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the seat belt system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle Positioning The Lap Belt 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low 5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and across your hips, below your abdomen. To remove chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfort- slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder able and not resting on your neck.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage the webbing to allow the seat belt to retract fully. In the driver and front passenger seats, the top of the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure position the seat belt away from your neck.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will Seat Belt Extender. The Seat Belt Extender should be used prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a lower position, only if the existing seat belt is not long enough. When the and if you are taller than average, you will prefer the Seat Belt Extender is not required for a different occu- shoulder belt anchorage in a higher position.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen and across the strong bones of the hips. Place the shoulder belt across the chest and away from the neck. Never place the shoulder belt behind the back or under the arm .
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- Restraints” section of this manual. The table below straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten- defines the type of feature for each seating position. sioners are single use items.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate WARNING! the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of sound as the seat belt retracts.
Page 64: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! (Continued) Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it only used to install rear-facing or forward-facing to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking child restraints that have a harness for restraining Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) the child.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 • Supplemental Side Air Bags • Supplemental Knee Air Bags • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Seat Belt Pretensioners • Seat Belt Buckle Switch • Seat Track Position Sensors • Occupant Classification System Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations...
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as WARNING! determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument which may receive information from the front impact sensors or other system components.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Advanced Air Bag Features WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a right front passenger The protective covers for the air bag cushions are Occupant Classification System (“OCS”) that is designed designed to open only when the air bags are to provide Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag output inflating.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right truck underrides, and angle offset collisions. side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 • Air Bag Warning Light The OCS will NOT prevent deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. The OCS may reduce the Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and Sensor inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag if The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is located the OCS estimates that: underneath the front passenger seat.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Front Passenger Seat Oc- Front Passenger Air WARNING! cupant Status Bag Output • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of Rear-facing child restraint Reduced-power de- an air bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front ployment Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child Child, including a child in...
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 In order for the OCS to operate as designed, it is important for the front passenger to be seated properly and properly wearing the seat belt. Properly seated passengers are: • Sitting upright •...
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Do not decrease OR increase the front passenger’s Examples of improper front passenger seating include: seated weight on the front passenger seat • The front passenger’s weight is transferred to another The front passenger’s seated weight must be properly part of the vehicle (like the door, arm rest or instru- positioned on the front passenger seat.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 • Objects are lodged between the front passenger seat and center console. • Accessories that may change the seated weight on the front passenger seat are attached to the front passenger seat. •...
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly...
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 WARNING! • If an occupant in the front passenger seat is seated improperly, the occupant may provide an output signal to the OCS that is different from the occu- pant’s properly seated weight input. This may result in serious injury or death in a collision.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE classify the seated weight of a front seat passenger, the WARNING! (Continued) OCS components must function as designed. • Placing an object on the floor under the front Do not make any modifications to the front passenger passenger seat may prevent the OCS from working seat components, assembly, or to the seat cover.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 • Do not add a secondary seat cover or mat. Flip ’n Stow Front Passenger Seat Storage • At no time should any Supplemental Restraint System The front passenger seat is equipped with Flip ’n Stow Front Passenger Seat Storage (refer to “Understanding (SRS) component or SRS related component or fastener The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! the Front Passenger Seat Storage bin, make sure the • Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact front passenger seat cushion is pushed downward bolsters in any way. and fully latched to the base.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Supplemental Side Air Bags Your vehicle is equipped with two types of supplemental Side Air Bags: 1. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs): Located in the outboard side of the front and rear (in vehicles equipped with outboard rear seat SABs) seats.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the seam on the outboard side of the seat cushion’s trim cover (outboard rear seats — if equipped with rear SABs). The inflating SAB deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure occupants if they are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the...
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 2. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABICs may help reduce the risk of head and other (SABICs): Located above the side windows. The trim injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants in covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG”...
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to WARNING! activate in certain side impacts. The Occupant Restraint • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supple- Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular impact event is mental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs).
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 compartment. The Side Air Bags may deploy during be properly restrained in a child restraint or booster seat angled or offset frontal collisions where the Advanced that is appropriate for the size of the child. Front Air Bags deploy.
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like If A Deployment Occurs particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air immediately after deployment.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Enhanced Accident Response System WARNING! In the event of an impact, if the communication network Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine seat belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response Sys-...
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response System Reset the OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag Procedure system is not on and the air bags will not inflate. In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System The ORC contains a backup power supply system that functions after an event, the ignition switch must be may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or...
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance WARNING! free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately. Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument panel could mean you won’t have the air bags to •...
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved including adding any kind of badges or stickers to seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right modify the air bag system for persons with dis- side of the instrument panel.
Page 89: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, were buckled/fastened; such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the •...
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has WARNING! a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. You should also make sure that you can install In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a it in the vehicle where you will use it.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Recommended Type Of Child Re- Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age straint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or younger Either an Infant Carrier or a Con- and who have not reached the height or weight vertible Child Restraint, facing rear- limits of their child restraint...
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they an air bag.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! (Continued) as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height directions exactly when installing an infant or allowed by the child seat. child restraint.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats 5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor...
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren LATCH-equipped child seats without using the vehicle’s (LATCH) Restraint System seat belts. Some seating positions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages. In these seating positions, the seat belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint.
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the weight of the child restraint) for using the combined weight of the child and the child LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Can two child restraints be attached using a Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two common lower LATCH anchorage? or more child restraints. If the center posi- tion does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an out-...
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Locating Tether Anchorages LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. There are tether strap anchorages behind each Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower rear seating position located in the panel be- anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the tween the rear seatback and the rear window.
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE “Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt” WARNING! to check what type of seat belt each seating position has. Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more 1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the than one child restraint.
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the accidentally lock the seat belt retractor. Before installing a top tether anchorage. See the section “Installing Child child restraint using the LATCH system, buckle the seat Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage”...
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the retractor. Refer to the “Automatic Locking Mode” WARNING! (Continued) description under “Occupant Restraints” for additional • Child restraint anchorages are designed to with- information on ALR. stand only those loads imposed by correctly-fitted Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child child restraints.
Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to with the seat belt to attach a forward...
Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints WARNING! (Continued) Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to tether strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether attach a tether anchor. anchorage that is approved for that seating position, 9.
Page 108 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head 1. Look behind the seating position where you restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard plan to install the child restraint to find the side of the head restraint.
Page 109: Transporting Pets
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to Transporting Pets the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly 5.
Page 110: Safety Tips
108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- should be considered a normal part of the break-in and mental and should be avoided.
Page 111: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people follow these safety tips: •...
Page 112: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-...
Page 113 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 service the vehicle immediately. Refer to “Occupant WARNING! Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- Defroster sonal injury.
Page 114: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Tires properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning. Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear •...
Page 115 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 Lights Fluid Leaks Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if panel.
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . .124 MIRRORS ......121 ▫...
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ... .153 ▫ Voice Command System Operation ..201 ▫ Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect ▫...
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 ▫ Head Restraints ..... .225 ▫ Multifunction Lever ....239 ▫...
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF Automatic Headlights Only) ... . .246 EQUIPPED ......254 ▫...
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 ▫ Sunglass Bin Door ....270 ▫ Closing Sunroof — Express....280 ▫...
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cargo Area — 60/40 Split-Folding Rear STORAGE ......287 Seat —...
Page 123: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 124: Outside Mirrors
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror. NOTE: The passenger side convex outside mirror will give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to your vehicle.
Page 125: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open any door. This LED shines downward to illuminate the ground adjacent Some models have outside mirrors that are hinged. The to the Front and Rear Doors.
Page 126: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using the mirror control switch, push on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move. Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature can be activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster (if equipped).
Page 127: Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 3. Pull the sun visor toward the inside rearview mirror to extend it. BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand-by mode when the vehicle is in PARK (or applied PARK brake for Manual transmission). Rear Detection Zones When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is operational.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 length starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are approximately 10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear bumper of the located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road vehicle.
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed of less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated.
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtaking/Passing Stationary Objects The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes.
Page 133: Rear Cross Path
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 WARNING! (Continued) system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 135: Modes Of Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Modes Of Operation Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime Modes Of Operation With Uconnect System — If When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode, the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appro- Equipped priate side view mirror based on a detected object.
Page 136: General Information
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond with General Information both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is This vehicle has systems that operate on radio frequency present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications volume is reduced.
Page 137: Uconnect Phone (Uconnect 200)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Uconnect PHONE (Uconnect 200) For additional information on Uconnect: • U.S. residents - visit DriveUconnect.com or call 1-877- Uconnect Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. Uconnect Phone allows 855-8400. you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone •...
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be Voice Command Button used with the system at a time. The system is available in When you push the Voice Command but- English, Spanish, or French languages. ton you will hear a BEEP.
Page 139: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Operation part of the command when you are asked for it. For example, you can use the compound form voice com- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect mand “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break the Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect Phone compound form command into two voice commands: menu structure.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To activate the Uconnect Phone, simply push the Phone NOTE: If other phones are present during the pairing button and follow the audible prompts for direc- process make sure they are switched to off or the tions.
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 • The system will prompt you to say the number you priority. You can pair up to seven mobile phones to your Uconnect Phone. However, at any given time, want to call. only one mobile phone can be in use, connected to •...
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To call a name from the Uconnect Phonebook or Uconnect phonebook or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a name in the phonebook, refer to downloaded Phonebook, follow the procedure in “Call “Add Names to Your Uconnect Phonebook,”...
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. 2. After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone- “Phonebook New Entry.” book. However, if there is less than 10 contacts in the 3.
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, The Uconnect Phone will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to mobile, or other) that you wish to edit. four associated phone numbers and designations.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 To delete a Uconnect phonebook entry using Voice Com- 4. After you enter the name, the Uconnect Phone will ask mands: you which designation you wish to delete: home, work, mobile, other, or all. Say the designation you 1.
Page 146: Phone Call Features
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. To call one of the names in the list, push the Voice Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Command button during the playing of the Currently In Progress desired name, and say “Call.” When you receive a call on your cellular phone, you will have the option of Answer, Ignore, or Transfer.
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold Currently In Progress while the second call is in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Between Calls”...
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Conference Call Call Termination When two calls are in progress (one active and one on To end a call in progress: hold): 1. Momentarily push the Phone button. 1. Push and hold the Phone button until you hear a •...
Page 149: Uconnect Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • The Uconnect Phone will call the last number that after which the call is automatically transferred from was dialed from your mobile phone. the Uconnect Phone to the mobile phone. NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the Uconnect Phone Features Uconnect Phone.
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: After every Uconnect Phone language change paired mobile phone to call the emergency number. operation, only the language-specific 32 name phone- This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and book is usable. The paired phone name is not language- Mexico.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 NOTE: WARNING! • The roadside assistance number dialed is based on the To use your Uconnect Phone System in an emergency, country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-521- your mobile phone must be: 2779 for the U.S./Canada, 55-14-3454 for Mexico City •...
Page 152: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Paging When calling a number with your Uconnect Phone that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence To learn how to page, refer to Working with Automated on your mobile phone keypad, you can push the Voice Systems.
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Name” followed by a valid name from the phonebook. could push the Voice Command button and say, Uconnect Phone will then send the corresponding “Pair a Phone” to select that option without having to phone number associated with the phonebook entry, listen to the rest of the voice prompt.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE notification to inform you of your phone and network NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the status when you are attempting to make a phone call dial ring to the Uconnect Phone to play it on the vehicle using Uconnect Phone.
Page 155: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 • Following the beep, say “Mute off.” If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth connection between your mobile phone and the Advanced Phone Connectivity Uconnect Phone System, follow the instructions de- Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone scribed in your mobile phone User’s Manual.
Page 156: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say Select Another Mobile Phone “Setup Phone Pairing.” This feature allows you to select and start using another • At the next prompt, say “Delete” and follow the phone paired with the Uconnect Phone.
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Phone Voice Training feature may be used. To enter this This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The training mode, follow one of the two following proce- system will adapt to the last trained voice only. dures: Reset •...
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Fully Closed Windows. For best performance: • Adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least ½ inch (1 • Dry Weather Condition. cm) gap between the overhead console (if equipped) Even though the system is designed for users speaking in and the mirror.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 • Fully Closed Windows “800” must be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hun- dred.” You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). • Dry Weather Conditions Even though international dialing for most number com- •...
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Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 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 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) home redial 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 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Read Messages: Send Messages: If you receive a new text message while your phone is You can send messages using Uconnect Phone, if your connected to Uconnect Phone and your phone is sup- mobile phone is supported.
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect Phone will prompt you to say the name or 11. See You in 15 minutes number of the person you wish to send the message to. 12. I am on my way List of Preset Messages: 13.
Page 167: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 • Push the Phone • This device may not cause harmful interference. button. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • This device must accept any interference received, “Setup, SMS Incoming Message Announcement,” you including interference that may cause undesired op- will then be given a choice to change it.
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Hands Free text messaging (“Send a message to John • Setting Favorite Contact Phone numbers so they are Smith Mobile”). easily accessible on the Main Phone screen. • Redialing last dialed numbers (“Redial”). •...
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 NOTE: Your phone must be capable of SMS messaging WARNING! via Bluetooth for messaging features to work properly. Your mobile phone’s audio is transmitted through your Any voice commanded system should be used only vehicles audio system;...
Page 170: Operation
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Uconnect Phone allows up to ten mobile phones or The Voice Command button is also used to access audio devices to be linked to the system. Only one linked the Voice Commands for the Uconnect Voice Com- (or paired) mobile phone and one audio device can be mand features if your vehicle is equipped.
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 2. Say the individual commands and allow the system to form voice command “Search for John Smith,” or you guide you to complete the task. can break the compound command form into two voice commands: “Search Contact”...
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Smith.” For multiple inputs in the same phrase or sen- To activate the Uconnect Phone from idle, simply push tence, the system identifies the topic or context and the Phone button on your steering wheel and say a provides the associated follow-up prompt such as “Who command or say “help.”...
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 NOTE: • You must have Bluetooth enabled on your mobile phone to complete this procedure. • The vehicle must be in PARK. To complete the pairing process, you will need to reference your mobile phone Owner’s Manual. The Uconnect web- site may also provide detailed instructions for pairing.
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the “Add Device” button on the touchscreen. • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth en- abled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect screen.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Pair Additional Mobile Phones NOTE: For phones which are not made a favorite, the phone priority is determined by the order in which it was 1. Press the “Settings” button from the Phone main paired.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If there is no device currently connected with the You can also use the following VR command to bring up system, a pop-up will appear. a list of paired audio devices: • “Show Paired Phones” 5.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 4. Press the “X” to exit out of the Settings screen. 2. Press the “Pair Phones” or “Paired Audio Devices” button on the touchscreen. Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device 3. Press the settings icon button located to the right of the 1.
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Automatic download and update of a phone book, if 5. Press the “Make Favorite” button on the touchscreen; you will see the chosen device move to the top of the supported, begins as soon as the Bluetooth wireless list.
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- ferred and updated to Uconnect Phone on the next phone connection. Managing Your Favorite Phonebook There are three ways you can add an entry to your Favorite Phonebook.
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE record. Select an empty entry and press the “+” on that To Remove A Favorite selected entry. When the Options pop-up appears, 1. To remove a Favorite, select phonebook from the press “Add from Mobile.” You will then be asked Phone main screen.
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Emergency And Towing Assistance The Emergency and Towing Assistance Favorite numbers can only be altered. These cannot be deleted and the names cannot be changed. To change the Emergency or Towing Assistance numbers follow these steps.
Page 182: Phone Call Features
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect Phone if the feature(s) are available and sup- ported by Bluetooth on your mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the Uconnect Phone.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 • Mobile Phonebook 3. The Uconnect Phone will dial the number associated with John Doe, or if there are multiple numbers it will • Recent Call Log ask which number you want to call for John Doe. •...
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Touch-Tone Number Entry 1. Press the “Phone” button on the touchscreen. 2. Press the “Dial” button on the touchscreen. 3. The Touch-Tone screen will be displayed. 4. Use the numbered buttons on the touchscreens to enter the number and press “Call.”...
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 These can be accessed by pressing the “recent calls” Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call button on the touchscreen on the Phone main screen. Currently In Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another You can also push the Phone button and say “Show incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for...
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE from the dialpad, recent calls, SMS Inbox or from the Join Calls phonebooks. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling When two calls are in progress (one active and one on Between Calls”...
Page 187: Uconnect Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Call Continuation If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect Phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the follows: Uconnect Phone after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to OFF.
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect Phone does slightly lower your chances NOTE: The roadside/towing assistance number dialed is of successfully making a phone call as to that for the based on the country where the vehicle is purchased mobile phone directly.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 or automated customer service line. Some services re- entries. For example, if you previously created a Phone- quire immediate response selection. In some instances, book entry with First and/or Last Name as “Voicemail that may be too quick for use of the Uconnect Phone.
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Pauses, wait or other characters that are supported by 2. Press the “Voice” button on the touchscreen, then some phones are not supported over Bluetooth. These scroll down to Voice Response Length. additional symbols will be ignored in the dialing a 3.
Page 191: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s Advanced Phone Connectivity audio system. The Uconnect Phone will work the same as Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone if you dial the number using voice a command. The Uconnect Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans- NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the ferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect Phone...
Page 192: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Low-To-Medium Vehicle Speed Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone • Low Road Noise Voice Command • Smooth Road Surface For the best performance: • Fully Closed Windows • Adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least ½ inch •...
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 • Dry Weather Conditions NOTE: It is recommended that you do not store names in your favorites phonebook while the vehicle is in motion. • Operation From The Driver’s Seat Phonebook (Mobile and Favorites) name recognition rate Performance such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness to is optimized when the entries are not similar.
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE not compatible with SMS messaging over Bluetooth the Read Messages: “Messaging” button will be grayed out and the feature If you receive a new text message while your phone is will not be available for use. connected to Uconnect Phone, an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message.
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Once a message is received and viewed or listened to, you will have the following options: • Send a Reply • Forward • Call Send Messages Using Buttons On The Touchscreen: You can send messages using Uconnect Phone. To send a new message: 1.
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Send Messages Using Voice Commands: 1. Push the Phone button. 2. After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, say “Send message to John Smith mobile.” 3. After the system prompts you for what message you want to send, say the message you wish to send or say “List.”...
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 4. I can’t talk right now. 17. I’m lost. 5. Call me. 18. See you later. 6. I’ll call you later. Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 7.
Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 NOTE: 6. Send dial tones for automated systems is available while a call is active. This is an example that uses a 1. You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your Phonebook Record named “Voicemail Password.”...
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Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 NOTE: 5. You can replace “248 555 1212” with any phone number supported by your Mobile phone. 1. You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your mobile or favorite phone book. You can also say “Send 6.
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Page 203: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold VOICE COMMAND (Uconnect 200) face and underlined in the gray shaded boxes. Voice Command System Operation General Information This Voice Command system allows you to This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, disc RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or WARNING! (Continued) change commands. This will become helpful once you laws, including laws regarding phone use. Your at- start to learn the options. tention should be focused on safely operating the NOTE: At any time, you can say the words “Cancel”, vehicle.
Page 205: Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Commands Main Menu The Voice Command system understands two types of Start a dialogue by pushing the Voice Command but- commands, Universal commands and Local commands. ton. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the main Universal commands are available at all times.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Radio AM • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Disc Mode Bluetooth Streaming (BT) Mode To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc.” In this mode, you To switch to Bluetooth Streaming (BT) mode, say may say the following commands: “Bluetooth Streaming.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Switch to system setup” – “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Main menu setup” – “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Switch to setup” • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — During the playback you may push the Voice Com- In this mode, you may say the following commands: mand...
Page 209: Voice Training
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Voice Training VOICE COMMAND For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Uconnect 8.4/8.4 Nav nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect The Uconnect Voice Command system allows Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. you to control your AM, FM radio, satellite 1.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pushing the Uconnect Voice Command button while WARNING! (Continued) the system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The laws, including laws regarding phone use. Your at- system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can tention should be focused on safely operating the say a command.
Page 211: Uconnect Voice Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 To hear available commands, push the Uconnect Voice system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for Command button and say “Help.” You will hear Voice Command is different than the audio system. available commands for the screen displayed.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 NOTE: • You can replace “950 AM” with any other AM or FM frequency, such as “98.7 FM.” • You can replace “80’s on 8” with any other satellite station name received by the radio. •...
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Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 NOTE: • You can replace the album, artist, song, genre, playlist, podcast and audio book names with any correspond- ing names on the current device that is playing. • You can replace “8” with any track on the CD that is currently playing.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 NOTE: • You can replace “NFL” with any league shown on the sports league screen. For example you can say “Show MLB headlines” or “Show PGA headlines.” • You can replace “Headlines” with any menu items shown on a league screen.
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Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 NOTE: • Only available with Navigation equipped vehicles. • You can replace “Player” with “Radio,” “Navigation,” “Phone,” “Climate,” “More” or “Settings.” • Navigation commands only work if equipped with Navigation. • Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and shaded grey.
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Page 221: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 NOTE: WARNING! • You can also say “Find City,” “Find Favorite,” “Find • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or Play by Category,” “Find Play by Name,” “Find Re- outside of a vehicle.
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch. The seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position is reached.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 Power Lumbar — If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats may be equipped with power lumbar. The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch forward or rearward to increase or decrease the lumbar support.
Page 224: Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Lumbar Switch Front Seat Adjustment Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have On models equipped with manual seats, the adjusting reached the desired position.
Page 225: Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 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 226: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped Front Heated Seats — If Equipped The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by The front heated seats control buttons are located within using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. the Uconnect system.
Page 227: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated seats WARNING! (Continued) to operate. even at low temperatures, especially if used for Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start long periods of time. • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that On models that are equipped with remote start, the insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The RHRs will automatically return to their normal WARNING! position following a rear impact. If the RHRs do not return to their normal position see your authorized The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- dealer immediately.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 WARNING! • A loose head restraint thrown forward in a colli- sion or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed head restraints in a location outside the occupant compartment.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Head Restraints NOTE: To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can go then push the release button and the adjustment The rear outboard head restraints have three positions button at the base of each post while pulling the head UP, MID and DOWN.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 WARNING! • A loose head restraint thrown forward in a colli- sion or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed head restraints in a location outside the occupant compartment.
Page 232: Folding Rear Seat
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area. To fold the rear seatback, pull on the loops located on the upper seatback. NOTE: The upper seatback loops can be tucked away when not in use.
Page 233: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 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 sta- bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp- erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Hood Release Lever Hood Safety Latch 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety 3. Lift upward on the hood prop rod to release it from the catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the stowage retainer.
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Hood Prop Rod Hood Prop Rod Slot 4. Place the hood prop rod in the hood slot to secure the CAUTION! hood in the open position. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.
Page 236: Lights
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument CAUTION! (Continued) panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless lights and fog lights. the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged. WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle.
Page 237: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for Headlights On With Wipers (Available With headlight, parking light and instrument panel light op- Automatic Headlights Only) eration. When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is Automatic Headlights —...
Page 238: Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - If Equipped
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the OFF Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If position while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off Equipped the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control system begins when the headlight switch is turned off.
Page 239: Daytime Running Lights (Drl)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 and other obstructions on the windshield or camera NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is lens will cause the system to function improperly. at or above 15 mph (24 km/h). •...
Page 240: Lights-On Reminder
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Daytime Running Lights can be turned on and off using the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is placed in the OFF position, a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened.
Page 241: Multifunction Lever
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on. NOTE: The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on. However, selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Page 242: Lane Change Assist
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: High/Low Beam Switch • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Page 243: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the interior lights were switched on manually or are on because a door is open.
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dimmer Controls Instrument Panel Dimmer With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left Ambient Light Control — If Equipped dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of Rotate the right dimmer control upward or downward to the instrument panel lights.
Page 245: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 Interior Light Defeat (OFF) Rotate the left dimmer control to the extreme bottom “OFF” position. The interior lights will remain off when the doors are open. Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control upward to the first detent.
Page 246: Intermittent Wiper System
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE are four delay settings, which allow you to regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every second to a maximum of approximately 36 seconds between cycles. The delay intervals will double in duration when the vehicle speed is 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
Page 247: Mist Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer CAUTION! (Continued) pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the • In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch windshield. The wash function must be used in order to and allow the wipers to return to the “Park”...
Page 248: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turned on WARNING! and off using the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield further information.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 automatically change between an intermittent wipe, slow The Rain Sensing system has protective features for the wipe and a fast wipe depending on the amount of wiper blades and arms. It will not operate under the moisture that is sensed on the windshield.
Page 250: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles equipped with Remote Starting system, Rain Sensing wipers are not operational when the vehicle is in the remote start mode. Once the operator is in the vehicle and has placed the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, rain sensing wiper operation can resume, if it has been selected, and no other inhibit conditions (mentioned...
Page 251: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 The heated steering wheel control button is located WARNING! within the Uconnect system. You can gain access to the control button through the climate screen or the controls Do not adjust the steering column while driving. screen.
Page 252: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the WARNING! right side of the steering wheel. • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion, or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the steering wheel heater.
Page 253: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control system has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on the same time.
Page 254: To Deactivate
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “Under- A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL standing Your Instrument Panel” for more information. button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without...
Page 255: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Page 256: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on EQUIPPED moderate hills is normal. The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.
Page 257: Parksense Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 ParkSense Sensors “Driver Information Display (DID) Settings” in “Under- standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is ParkSense Display within the sensors’...
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous. If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single flashing arc in the left and/or right rear region and will produce a fast sound tone.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 One-Half Second Tone Slow Tone...
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Slow Tone Fast Tone...
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 Fast Tone Fast Tone...
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Continuous Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 WARNING ALERTS Rear Dis- Greater 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than tance than (200-150 (150-120 (120-100 (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 (in/cm) 79 in (200 Audible None Single 1/2-...
Page 264: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enabling And Disabling ParkSense instrument cluster will actuate a single chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will display the “PARKSENSE ParkSense can be enabled and disabled using the UNAVAILABLE WIPE OFF REAR SENSORS” or the Uconnect System.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 ParkSense Unavailable Wipe Off Rear Sensors ParkSense Unavailable Service Required If “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED” The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system will be automati- appears in the DID, see an authorized dealer. cally disabled when there are faulted conditions outside of the ParkSense Rear Park Assist system that inhibit the feature from functioning properly.
Page 266: Cleaning The Parksense System
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SYSTEM DISABLED message. If “PARKSENSE SYSTEM Cleaning The ParkSense System DISABLED” appears in the DID, cycle the ignition. If the Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car wash soap message appears again, see an authorized dealer. and a soft cloth.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE causing the “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE position and ParkSense is turned OFF, the DID will REQUIRED” message to be displayed in the DID. display “PARKSENSE OFF” message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.
Page 268: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem- • Drivers must be careful when backing up even bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false when using ParkSense. Always check carefully indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear Fixed guide lines are overlaid on the image to illustrate camera mode is exited and the last selected touchscreen the width of the vehicle. appears again.
Page 270: Overhead Console
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 271: Front Map/Reading Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 Overhead Console Front Map/Reading Lights Front Map/Reading Lights The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light is pushed.
Page 272: Sunglass Bin Door
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunglass Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED At the front of the console a compartment is provided for HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand- the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage ment access is a “push/push”...
Page 273: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 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 274: Programming A Rolling Code
272 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 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 Firmly push and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices program while keeping the HomeLink indicator light there may be a light that blinks when the garage door in view.
Page 276: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 (Rolling Code) cm) away from the HomeLink button you would like to program while keeping the HomeLink indicator To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, light in view.
Page 277: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 • To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, Canadian/Gate Operator Programming repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT For programming transmitters in Canada/United States erase the channels. that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after several seconds of transmission.
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 NOTE: cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- program while keeping the HomeLink indicator light ming is complete and the garage door/device should in view.
Page 279: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink button until the To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons for 20 indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all release the button.
Page 280: General Information
278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you have any problems, or require assistance, please WARNING! (Continued) call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without HomeLink.com for information or assistance. these safety features.
Page 281: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 NOTE: • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
Page 282: Opening Sunroof - Express
280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! (Continued) Push the switch rearward and release it within one-half accessible to children. Do not leave the ignition of second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automati- a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the cally from any position.
Page 283: Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result cally. This is called “Express Close.” During Express in Pinch Protect reversals, Pinch Protect will disable and Close operation, any other actuation of the switch will the sunroof must be closed in Manual Mode.
Page 284: Sunshade Operation
282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunshade Operation Sunroof Maintenance The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. the glass panel. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS —...
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. •...
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Underhood Fuses (Power Outlet Fuses) Center Console Outlet 1 — F84 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter 2 — F30 Fuse 20 A Yellow Center Console Outlet...
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 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 outlet power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
Page 288: Cupholders
286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- sory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage. CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the center console forward...
Page 289: Rear Seat Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 Rear Seat Cupholders STORAGE The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest Glove Compartment between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned The glove compartment is located on the passenger side forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide conve- of the instrument panel.
Page 290: Console Features
288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Console Features An open storage area, or cubby bin, is located in the center console forward of the shift lever. There is a storage compartment located under the center console armrest. If equipped, the 12 Volt power outlet, USB and Aux jack are located here.
Page 291: Door Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 Pull upward on the release handle, located on the front of the armrest, to open the storage compartment. WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.
Page 292: Rear Seat Armrest Storage - If Equipped
290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Door Trim Storage Rear Armrest Storage Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped For rear passengers there is a storage bin located in the armrest. Lift upward on the latch to open the storage compartment.
Page 293: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Area — 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling the seatback loops between the seatbacks and the bolsters. When the seats are folded down, they provide a continu- ous, nearly-flat extension of the load floor.
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 sta- bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp- erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
Page 295: Ski Pass-Through
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 Ski Pass-Through WARNING! There is a ski pass-through door located behind the rear The weight and position of cargo and passengers can seat armrest that allows longer items, such as snow skis, to change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle be stored in the rear cargo area.
Page 296: Rear Window Features
294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! (Continued) Rear Window Defroster the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the The rear window defroster button is located on heating elements.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ White Telltale Indicator Light ... . .327 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..298 ▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Light ....328 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER —...
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Buttons On The Faceplate....355 ▫ Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode ..382 ▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen....356 ▫...
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 ▫ List Or Browse Mode ....389 ▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning — If Equipped ......394 ▫...
Page 300: Instrument Panel Features
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Demister 5 — Glove Compartment 9 — Trunk Release 2 — Outlet 6 — Climate Control Hard Controls/ 10 — Hood Release Uconnect System Hard Controls 3 — Instrument Cluster 7 —...
Page 301: Instrument Cluster - Base (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE (EVIC) Base EVIC Instrument Cluster — If Equipped...
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Tachometer CAUTION! • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute Driving with a hot engine cooling system could (RPM x 1000). damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 2. Temperature Gauge “H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle •...
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 3. Fuel Gauge WARNING! • The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. others could be badly burned by steam or boiling 4.
Page 304: Instrument Cluster - Premium Analog (Did)
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM ANALOG (DID) DID Premium Analog Cluster — If Equipped...
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • Indicates vehicle speed. 1. Tachometer • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute 3. Fuel Gauge (RPM x 1000). • The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank 2. Analog Speedometer when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
Page 306: Instrument Cluster - Premium Digital (Did)
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM DIGITAL (DID) DID Premium Digital Cluster — If Equipped...
Page 307: Warning And Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 1. Tachometer indications are indicative and precautionary and as such • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute must not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the information contained in the Owner Manual, (RPM x 1000).
Page 308: Red Telltale Indicator Lights
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Red Telltale Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 Air Bag Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Brake Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic (ABS) are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force system.
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped Red Telltale What It Means Light Vehicle Security Warning Light This light will flash at a fast rate for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed.
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 Engine Temperature Warning Light Red Warning What It Means Light Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge approaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Charging System Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Charging System Warning Light This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s nonessential electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle).
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 Oil Pressure Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the ve- hicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a problem is detected while the engine is running, the light will either stay on or flash de- pending on the nature of the problem.
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped Red Telltale What It Means Light Electric Power Steering Fail Warning This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Power Steering System). Re- fer to “Power Steering”...
Page 318: Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON position before engine start.
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 CAUTION! WARNING! Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal control system. It also could affect fuel economy and operating conditions.
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position.
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off. With Drive Modes the ESC OFF indicator will be lit any time the Traction modes is set to Sport, Track or Full OFF.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Yellow Telltale What It Means Light In any situation in which the message on the display is See manual , it is ESSENTIAL to refer to the contents of the Wheels paragraph in the Technical data chapter, strictly com- plying with the indications that you find there.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS to continue to function properly. low tire pressure telltale. CAUTION! Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not...
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the igni- tion switch is placed in the ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service is required.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 Low Fuel Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Low Fuel Indicator Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal (11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until fuel is added. Transmission Temperature Indicator Light Red Telltale What It Means...
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! WARNING! Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- If you continue operating the vehicle when the ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi- severe transmission damage or transmission failure. nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire.
Page 327: Green Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light This indicator will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low. Green Telltale Indicator Lights Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light...
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light Front Fog Indicator Light This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. Turn Signal Indicator Lights Green Tell- What It Means tale Light Turn Signal Indicator Lights The instrument cluster arrow will flash independently for the LEFT or RIGHT turn signal as se-...
Page 329: White Telltale Indicator Light
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator Light This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is SET. Refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. White Telltale Indicator Light Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light White Telltale...
Page 330: Blue Telltale Indicator Light
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blue Telltale Indicator Light High Beam Indicator Light Blue Telltale What It Means Light High Beam Indicator Light This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Page 331: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER reviewed from the Messages main menu item. Ex- (EVIC) amples of this message type are Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out and Low Tire Pressure. The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- •...
Page 332: Two Button Evic - If Equipped
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL and then returns to the previous screen. An example of this message type is Automatic High Beams On. Two Button EVIC — If Equipped This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pushing the switches mounted on the steering wheel.
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • UP Arrow Button Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll upward through the main menus (Odometer, Digital Vehicle Speed, Trip Info, Range To Empty, Average Fuel Economy, Current Fuel Economy, Stored Messages, Settings). •...
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Key Fob Damaged • Service Air Bag Warning Light • Key In Ignition • Washer Fluid Low • Left Turn Signal Out • Parking Brake Engaged • Right Turn Signal Out • Brake Fluid Low •...
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • Oil Temperature Hot • Cruise Set To XXX km/h • Check Fuel Cap • Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled • Oil Change Due • Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled • Service Tire Pressure System • Front Seatbelts Unbuckled •...
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Remote Start Aborted Too Cold • Oil Life • Remote Start Active Push Start Button • Settings • Units EVIC Main Menu • Language To navigate through the main menu features push and release the UP arrow button once for each menu item. A NOTE: For features in the EVIC that can be reset (Aver- step from the last item in the list will cause the first item age Fuel Economy), the EVIC prompts a reset with a...
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • Elapsed Time Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset. Push the UP buttons to cycle through all the Trip Com- Elapsed time will increment when the ignition is in the puter functions.
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When the RTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km) increases. L/100km meter fills from the right as fuel estimated driving distance, the RTE display will change economy increases. Gauge values will change according to a text display of LOW FUEL.”...
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 • If the Tire Pressure System requires service, Service Examples Of Some Stored Messages TPM System is displayed. Tire Pressure is an informa- Fuel Low tion only function and cannot be reset. Service Electronic Throttle Control Oil Life Washer Fluid Low This feature shows oil life percentage.
Page 340: Oil Change Indicator
338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Oil Change Indicator Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go • Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change 1. Without pushing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to indicator system. The “Oil Change Due” message will the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
Page 341: Driver Information Display Did
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • Push and release the UP Using The EVIC Menu arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry Info”. • Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE •...
Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Unstored Messages The main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the menu. The main display area also displays pop up condition that activated the message is cleared.
Page 343: Four Button Did - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 Four Button DID — If Equipped This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pushing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The DID consists of the following main menu items: •...
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • DOWN Arrow Button Push and release the DOWN arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu and sub-menus (Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Stored Messages, Screen Set Up). • RIGHT Arrow Button Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to access the information screens or sub-menu screens of a main menu item.
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 DID Displays 1 — Speedometer (Digital or Analog) (km/h or mph) The DID displays are located in the center portion of the 2 — Main Screen — The inner ring of the display will cluster and consists of the follow sections: illuminate in grey under normal conditions, yellow for non critical warnings, red for critical warnings and white for on demand information.
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Cruise Off DID Messages • Front Seatbelts Unbuckled • Cruise Ready • Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled • Cruise Set To XXX MPH • Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled • Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire to XX”...
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 • Left Turn Signal Light Out • Remote Start Disabled Start to Reset • Turn Signal On • Service Airbag System • Vehicle Not In Park • Service Airbag Warning Light • Key In Ignition •...
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req. Analog Or Digital Speedometer Selection • Transmission Getting Hot Press Brake Full Speedometer Analog Icon • Trans. Hot Stop Safely Shift to Park Wait to Cool • Transmission Cool Ready to Drive Full Speedometer Digital Icon •...
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 • Tire Pressure button a second time will toggle the unit of measure between mph or km/h. Push the LEFT arrow button to • Coolant Temp return to the main menu. • Oil Temp NOTE: Changing the unit of measure in the Vehicle •...
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Economy Analog Display Fuel Economy Digital Display The DID has the capability of displaying an interactive flower through the Fuel Economy sub-menu which will add one flower petal for every 2.5 Miles Per Gallon (MPG) (1.06 km per liter (km/l) increment.
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 Fuel Economy MPG Flower Analog Display Fuel Economy MPG Flower Digital Display...
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip A Trip B Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Trip A icon/title is highlighted button until the Trip B icon/title is highlighted in the DID.
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 the RIGHT arrow button will allow you to see what the Left, Upper Right, etc.) then push the RIGHT arrow stored messages are. Push the LEFT arrow button to button to select the location and make changes. Push the return to the Main Menu.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Digital 1 (default setting) Trip A Digital 2 Trip B • Gear Display • Upper Right Standard (PRND –/+) (default setting) None Single Character (D) Compass (default setting) Word (Drive) Outside Temp • Upper Left Time None Range To Empty (RTE)
Page 355: Oil Change Indicator
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 Compass Oil Change Indicator • Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change Outside Temp indicator system. The “Oil Change Due” message will Time flash in the DID display for approximately 10 seconds • Lower Right after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval.
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go Using The DID Menu Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry 1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the • Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.) START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
Page 357: Uconnect Settings
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 Vehicles Not Equipped With Passive Entry Uconnect SETTINGS • Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate that allows not start the engine).
Page 358: Buttons On The Touchscreen
356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons On The Touchscreen NOTE: Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a time. Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Uconnect Touchscreen. When making a selection, press the button on the touch- screen to enter the desired mode.
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 • Display Mode • Display Brightness With Headlights OFF When in this display you may select one of the auto When in this display, you may select the brightness with display settings. To change Mode status, press and re- the headlights off.
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Units • Touchscreen Beep When in this display, you may select to have the EVIC, When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) changed sound heard when a press screen button (button on the between US and Metric units of measure.
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 Clock return to the previous menu or press the “X” button on the touchscreen to close out of the settings screen. After pressing the Clock button on the touchscreen the • Set Time Minutes following settings will be available. •...
Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Show Time In Status Bar — If Equipped Assist status, press and release the OFF, Sound Only or Sounds and Display button. Then press the back arrow When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the button on the touchscreen.
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned.
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL make your selection, press the Interior Accent Lighting are unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears transmitter. To change the Illuminated Approach status, next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. press the + or - button on the touchscreen to select your Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return desired time interval.
Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 • Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped • Flash Lights With Lock When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote make your selection, press the Auto High Beams button Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unlock On Exit” button on the touchscreen, until a press the Flash Lights With Lock button on the touch- check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting screen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicat- has been selected.
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 indicating that the setting has been selected. Press the NOTE: If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of Key Fob back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the Unlocks, all doors will unlock no matter which Passive previous menu.
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Horn With Remote Start back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when the “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”. remote start is activated.
Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Engine Off Options status press the “+” or “–” button on the touchscreen to select your desired time interval. Press the back arrow After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu. touchscreen the following settings will be available.
Page 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Perform Compass Calibration NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Press the Calibration button on the touchscreen to change Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass this setting.
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 • Equalizer • Music Info Cleanup When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and This feature helps organize music files for optimized Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and – music navigation.
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Channel Skip Phone/Bluetooth After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on the SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of touchscreen the following settings will be available: channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to exclude undesirable channels while scanning.
Page 373: Uconnect 200 - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack) And Siriusxm Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 Press the Subscription Info button on the touchscreen to Uconnect 200 — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH access the Subscription Information screen. CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SiriusXM RADIO Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on the screen or visit the provider online.
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a TIME Button second time to turn off the radio.
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 5. To exit, push the TIME button or push the BACK RW/FF button to return to the previous menu. Pushing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons The clock can also be set by pushing the MENU button. causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the For vehicles equipped with satellite radio, push the direction of the arrows.
Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Audio sub-menu can also be reached by pressing the Push the ENTER/BROWSE button a third time and MENU button until AUDIO appears in the display. Push TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control the ENTER/BROWSE button to select the AUDIO menu knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to de- and use the TUNE/SCROLL knob to highlight select crease the treble tones.
Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 MENU Button Player Mode • Player Browse — Selecting Player Browse will go to pushing the MENU button allows you to scroll between the setting sub-menus. Once the desired sub-menu set- the appropriate browse menu depending on the device ting is highlighted push the TUNE/SCROLL knob to currently playing (will function the same as pushing select the setting.
Page 378 376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL initiated 3) The REPEAT button is toggled OFF. This RADIO Button will only appear in the menu if the device currently Push the button to select either AM, FM and Satellite playing can support these features. mode if equipped.
Page 379: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 button can be set for up to 3 stations in AM, FM and Sat. Inserting Compact Disc(s) This allows a total of 15 AM, 15 FM and 15 SAT stations Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD to be stored into pushbutton memory.
Page 380 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD TIME Button Push the EJECT button to eject the CD. Push this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display. RW/FF If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within Push and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will...
Page 381: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 Shuffle and Repeat cannot be active at the same time. If Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) one is selected while the other is currently active the The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 currently active one will be changed to OFF.
Page 382 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- following table are supported.
Page 383: Enter/Browse Button (Cd Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 • Number of files and folders - Loading times will ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not increase with more files and folders supported by the radios.
Page 384: Info Button (Cd Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button (CD Mode For MP3/WMA Play) Pushing the PLAYER button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the AUX jack is connected. Pushing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File NOTE: Name, and Folder Name (if available).
Page 385: Security
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 Pushing the PLAYER button will change the mode to Security USB or when an external USB drive is connected. If this radio is installed in a vehicle that does not have a Pushing the ENTER/BROWSE button while in USB matching Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) an Secu- mode will bring up a list of available categories within rity code will need to be entered by the dealer.
Page 386: Cd Player Operating Instructions
384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player Operating Instructions Loading To insert disc into the player, follow the instructions shown: 1. Gently insert the disc with the label facing the rear of the vehicle while the light below the loading slot is illuminated.
Page 387: Ipod/Usb/Mp3 Control With Uconnect Voice Command - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 Uconnect — If Equipped Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device If equipped with Uconnect 8.4, refer to the Uconnect 8.4 Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external manual for further information. USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port which is located in the center console.
Page 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The center console will have a position where the iPod or consumer electronic audio device cable can be routed through without damaging the cable when clos- ing the lid. A factory cut out space for the cable to be routed may be located in the base of the center console on either the front or side.
Page 389: Using This Feature
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis- Controlling The iPod Or External USB Device charged, it may not communicate with the iPod/USB/ Using Radio Buttons MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained. To enter the iPod/USB/MP3 control mode and access a Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod/USB/ connected audio device, either push the “AUX”...
Page 390 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while button during play mode will jump to the next track in playing a track, skips to the next track or push the the list, or push the VR button and say Next or button and say Next Track.
Page 391: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 • Pushing a PRESET button will display the current list with Voice Commands, push the VR button, wait for the beep, and say “Shuffle On” or “Shuffle Off.” on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line.
Page 392: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL letters of the item being browsed. If letters do not have CAUTION! (Continued) items they will not be shown, “_” will be shown in • Placing items on the iPod or external USB device, their place. After selecting a letter you will be taken to or connections to the iPod or external USB device the first item of that letter within the entire list.
Page 393 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons 3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the Uconnect phone system to list the audio devices. To enter BTSA mode, push either “AUX” button on the radio or push the VR button and say “Bluetooth Next Track Streaming Audio.”...
Page 394: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and The remote sound system controls are located on the rear mode of the sound system. Pushing the top of the rocker surface of the steering wheel.
Page 395: Cd Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 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 button. precautions: CD Player 1.
Page 396: Radio Operation And Mobile Devices
394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular CLIMATE CONTROLS disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coat- The air conditioning and heating system is designed to ing removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) make you comfortable in all types of weather.
Page 397 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 2. Recirculation Control Pushing the Recirculation Control button will temporar- ily put the system in recirculation mode. This can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present. Activating recirculation will cause the LED in the control button to illuminate.
Page 398 396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Recirculated air is not allowed in Defrost modes. If NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower the Recirculation button is pushed while in this than expected, check the front of the A/C condenser mode, the LED indicator will flash several times then located in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt go out.
Page 399 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 • ECONOMY MODE NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be aimed If economy mode is desired, push the A/C button to so that they are directed toward the rear seat passengers turn OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor. for maximum airflow to the rear.
Page 400 398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Mix 6. Electronic Rear Window Defrost Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and Push this button to turn on the rear window defroster side window demist outlets. This setting and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indica- works best in cold or snowy conditions that tor in the button will illuminate when the rear window require extra heat to the windshield.
Page 401: Uconnect 8.4 Climate Controls - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 Uconnect 8.4 Climate Controls — If Equipped CAUTION! Buttons On The Faceplate Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to The buttons on the faceplate are located below the the heating elements: Uconnect 8.4 screen, in the center of the instrument panel. •...
Page 402 400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons On The Touchscreen Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Buttons On The Faceplate And Buttons On The Touchscreen) Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the 1. MAX A/C Button Uconnect 8.4 system screen. Press to change the current setting, the indicator illumi- nates when MAX A/C is ON.
Page 403 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 3. Recirculation Button selected, the blower level will increase. Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield Press and release to change the current setting, the and side window defrosting and defogging. Performing indicator illuminates when ON.
Page 404 402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Passenger Temperature Control Up Button CAUTION! Provides the passenger with independent temperature Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to control. Press the button on the faceplate for warmer the heating elements: temperature settings or on the touchscreen, press and •...
Page 405 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 NOTE: Pressing this button while in Sync mode will Blower Control Knob On The Faceplate automatically exit Sync. The blower speed increases as you turn the control clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The blower 9.
Page 406 404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11. Modes NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con- ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air warmer air from the floor outlets. comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets.
Page 407: Climate Control Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 13. Driver Temperature Control Down Button the cabin. For improved fuel economy, press the A/C button to turn off the air conditioning and manually Provides the driver with independent temperature con- adjust the blower and airflow mode settings. trol.
Page 408: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the NOTE: In cold weather, use of recirculation mode may prior settings. The button on the touchscreen illuminates lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation when MAX A/C is ON. feature may be unavailable (button on touchscreen greyed out) if conditions exist that could create fogging In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can be...
Page 409 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 • The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric 2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and pas- units by selecting the US/M customer-programmable senger temperature control buttons. Once the desired feature.
Page 410: Operating Tips
408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The operator can also select the direction of the airflow Standard MS.90032 and 50% water is recommended. by selecting one of the available mode settings. A/C Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your operation and Recirculation control can also be manually Vehicle”...
Page 411 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they windshield and provide sufficient heating.
Page 412 410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Turbocharger “Cool Down” — If Equipped . . .420 STARTING PROCEDURES ....415 ▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ..415 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —...
Page 414 412 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (1.4L Turbo POWER STEERING .....455 Engine Only — DDCT) ....428 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM .
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 ▫ Rainy Brake Support (RBS) ....468 ▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped ... . .487 ▫...
Page 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Vehicle Certification Label ....512 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....504 ▫...
Page 417: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 418: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
416 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Keyless Enter-N-Go • The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is This feature allows the driver to oper- ate the ignition switch with the push pressed to the floor. of a button, as long as the Remote •...
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to position. If the shift lever/gear selector is not in PARK the engine starting, push the button again. and the ENGINE START/STOP button is pushed once, the EVIC/DID will display a “Vehicle Not In NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine Park”...
Page 420: Extreme Cold Weather
418 STARTING AND OPERATING and START. To change the ignition positions without from your authorized dealer) is required for the 1.4L starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these Turbo engine below -20°F (-29°C) and for the 2.4L engine steps: below -29°F (-34°C) and is recommended for the 2.0L engine and 2.4L engine below -20°F (-29°C).
Page 421: If Engine Fails To Start
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 4. If the engine fails to start after eight attempts, allow position, release the accelerator pedal and repeat the the starter to cool for at least 10 minutes, then repeat “Normal Starting” procedure. the procedure. WARNING! CAUTION! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank con-...
Page 422: Turbocharger "Cool Down" - If Equipped
420 STARTING AND OPERATING Turbocharger “Cool Down” — If Equipped The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood, behind to the driver’s side headlamp. Follow the steps This vehicle is equipped with an after-run pump to cool below to properly use the engine block heater: the turbocharger after the engine is shut off.
Page 423: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 • The engine block heater will require 110 Volts AC and WARNING! (Continued) 6.5 Amps to activate the heater element. brake fully applied. The parking brake should al- • The engine block heater must be plugged in at least ways be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle, one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the especially on an incline.
Page 424: Shifting
422 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for fuel release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator economy and performance, it should be upshifted as listed in the recommended shift speed chart.
Page 425: Downshifting
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 Downshifting WARNING! Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a recommended to preserve brakes when driving down slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their steep hills.
Page 426 424 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Failure to follow the maximum recommended • Skipping gears and downshifting into lower gears at downshifting speeds may cause the engine damage higher vehicle speeds can damage the engine and and/or damage the clutch, even if the clutch pedal clutch systems, Any attempt to shift into lower gear is pressed.
Page 427: Automatic Transmission - If
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H) Gear Selection 6 to 5 5 to 4 4 to 3 3 to 2 2 to 1 Maximum 80 (129) 70 (113) 50 (81) 30 (48) 15 (24) Speed AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —...
Page 428 426 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while WARNING! (Continued) shifting out of PARK. • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, WARNING! you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is •...
Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. If access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a sure the keyless ignition node is in “OFF”...
Page 430: Key Ignition Park Interlock
428 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the WARNING! (Continued) Key Fob in the ignition switch to warn you that this Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ON/RUN mode. A child safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started could operate power windows, other controls, or and stopped but the Key Fob cannot be removed until move the vehicle.
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 PARK (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock Sys- The transmission shift lever has PARK, REVERSE, NEU- tem” in this section). To drive, press the lock button on TRAL, DRIVE, and AutoStick (+/-) shift positions. the front of the shift lever and move the shift lever from Manual shifts can be made using the AutoStick shift PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold. PARK (P) This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission.
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an WARNING! (Continued) uphill grade. vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit WARNING! someone or something. Only shift into gear when •...
Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN posi- ignition is in the OFF position, remove the key fob tion. A child could operate power windows, other from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 The following indicators should be used to ensure that you started in this range. Apply the parking brake and shift have engaged the transmission into the PARK position: the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle. •...
Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING • When stopped on an incline, always use the brakes to To maximize fuel economy, the Dual Dry Clutch trans- mission uses a geartrain arrangement similar to a manual hold the vehicle in place. On steep inclines, Hill Start transmission.
Page 437 STARTING AND OPERATING 435 During extremely cold temperatures, the transmission Instrument Cluster Messages will not operate if the oil temperature is -22°F (-30°C) or Messages will be displayed in the instrument cluster to below. Allow the engine to idle briefly with the transmis- alert the driver when certain unusual conditions occur.
Page 438 436 STARTING AND OPERATING MESSAGE DESCRIPTION SHIFT TO NEUTRAL – THEN The transmission has shifted itself into NEUTRAL (due to a fault condi- D or R tion, or overheat due to excessive idling when stopped in DRIVE with the brakes released), but the shift lever remains in gear. Shift into NEU- TRAL and then back into gear for continued driving.
Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 437 MESSAGE DESCRIPTION TRANS. GETTING HOT PRESS The transmission driving clutch is overheating, usually due to repeated BRAKE launches in stop-and-go traffic. Pull over and allow the transmission to cool in NEUTRAL until “TRANS. COOL READY TO DRIVE” is dis- played.
Page 440 438 STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission Limp Home Mode 2. Shift the transmission into PARK. Transmission function is monitored electronically for 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated.
Page 441: L Engine Only - 6F24)
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (2.0L And Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the 2.4L Engine Only — 6F24) accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when The transmission gear position display (located in the shifting between these gears.
Page 442 440 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If the shift lever cannot be moved to the PARK, Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when pushed for- motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the ward) it is probably in the AutoStick (+/-) position vehicle in this range.
Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, ment and possible injury or damage. •...
Page 444 442 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a position to the ON/RUN position, and also press number of reasons.
Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever WARNING! (Continued) will not move out of PARK. practices that limit your response to changing traffic REVERSE (R) or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision.
Page 446 444 STARTING AND OPERATING information) to select a lower gear. Under these condi- Transmission Limp Home Mode tions, using a lower gear will improve performance and Transmission function is monitored electronically for extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could and heat buildup.
Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronically 5. Restart the engine. controlled Overdrive (sixth gear). The transmission will 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no automatically shift into Overdrive if the following con- longer detected, the transmission will return to normal ditions are present:...
Page 448: Autostick
446 STARTING AND OPERATING A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- can also provide you with more control during passing, cally at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, different feeling or response during normal operation in and many other situations.
Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 • For all models except GT, the transmission will auto- • If a requested downshift would cause the engine to matically upshift when necessary to prevent engine over-speed, that shift will not occur. over-speed. • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick is engaged. •...
Page 450: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
448 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or front wheels.
Page 451: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. Flowing/Rising Water 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first WARNING! become visible. Do not drive on or across a road or path where water 4.
Page 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- • Always check the depth of the standing water cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph before driving through it. Never drive through (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. standing water that is deeper than the bottom of •...
Page 453: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 CAUTION! (Continued) operate the vehicle if any fluid appears contami- nated, as this may result in further damage. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. • Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious internal damage to the engine.
Page 454 452 STARTING AND OPERATING When the parking brake is applied with the ignition of PARK. The parking brake should always be applied switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in whenever the driver is not in the vehicle. the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Page 455 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal injury.
Page 456: Brake System
454 STARTING AND OPERATING BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic • Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting systems loses normal capability, the remaining or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnor- system will still function.
Page 457: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 POWER STEERING If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING OR The electric power steering system will give you good POWER STEERING ASSIST OFF - SERVICE vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability SYSTEM” message and a steering wheel icon in tight spaces.
Page 458: Electronic Brake Control System
456 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM overslip of the rear wheels to avoid vehicle instability, and to prevent the rear axle from entering ABS before the Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced Electronic front axle. Brake Control system (EBC). This system includes Elec- tronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Anti-Lock Brake Brake System Warning Light System (ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Hill Start Assist...
Page 459 STARTING AND OPERATING 457 • A slight drop of the brake pedal at the end of the stop. braking conditions. The system automatically prevents wheel lock, and enhances vehicle control during braking. These are all normal characteristics of ABS. The ABS performs a self-check cycle to ensure that the ABS is working properly each time the vehicle is started WARNING! and driven.
Page 460: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
458 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) The amber “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” will turn on • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
Page 461: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing ing the rate and amount of brake application and then...
Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING does not apply the throttle before this time expires, the is in PARK or NEUTRAL. For vehicles equipped with system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will a manual transmission if the clutch is pressed HSA will roll down the hill as normal.
Page 463 STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Towing With HSA WARNING! (Continued) HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll back • Failure to follow these warnings can result in a while towing a trailer. collision or serious personal injury. WARNING! Disabling And Enabling HSA •...
Page 464: Traction Control System (Tcs)
462 STARTING AND OPERATING For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC/DID, perform 8. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and then the following steps: back to the ON position. If the sequence was com- pleted properly, the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will 1.
Page 465: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than to the wheel that is not spinning. BLD may remain enabled even if TCS and ESC are in a reduced mode. appropriate for the steering wheel position. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 466 464 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) ESC performance. Improperly inflated and un- accidents, including those resulting from excessive evenly worn tires may also degrade ESC perfor- speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also cannot prevent accidents mance.
Page 467 STARTING AND OPERATING 465 Partial Off NOTE: When driving with snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to The “Partial Off” mode is intended for times when a allow more wheel spin when starting off in snow, mud, more spirited driving experience is desired.
Page 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING • Trailer Sway control (TSC) is disabled when the ESC the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. system is in the “Partial Off” mode. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” also flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC Activation/ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 469: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 WARNING! The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” indicates the customer has elected to have the Electronic Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- Stability Control (ESC) in a reduced mode. tions and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
Page 470: Ready Alert Braking (Rab)
468 STARTING AND OPERATING follow the trailer tongue weight recommendations. Refer Rainy Brake Support (RBS) to “Trailer Towing” in this section for further informa- Rainy Brake Support may improve braking performance tion. When TSC is functioning, the “ESC Activation/ in wet conditions. It will periodically apply a small Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 471: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 NOTE: The DST feature is only meant to help the driver TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION realize the correct course of action through small torques Tire Markings on the steering wheel, which means the effectiveness of the DST feature is highly dependent on the drivers sensitivity and overall reaction to the applied torque.
Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary NOTE: emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into design standards.
Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol – A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions –...
Page 475: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 476 474 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) – 01 means the year 2001 – Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured.
Page 477: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 475 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 ve- hicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
Page 478: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
476 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
Page 479 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 Tire And Loading Information Placard Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar) Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3.
Page 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and To determine the maximum loading conditions of your spare tires. vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or Loading XXX kg”...
Page 481 STARTING AND OPERATING 479 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 482 480 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 483: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 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 484: Tire Inflation Pressures
482 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Economy WARNING! (Continued) Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle resulting in higher fuel consumption. to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
Page 485 STARTING AND OPERATING 483 At least once a month: mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire side- pocket-type pressure gauge.
Page 486: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
484 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) WARNING! during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous.
Page 487: Tire Types
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 Tire Repair Tire Types If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it All Season Tires — If Equipped meets the following criteria: All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring, • The tire has not been driven on when flat. Summer, Fall and Winter).
Page 488 486 STARTING AND OPERATING Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or Snow Tires mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may during the Winter.
Page 489: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid Spare Tires — If Equipped and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit”...
Page 490 488 STARTING AND OPERATING rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the tire rotation pattern.
Page 491: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 489 front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare WARNING! tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- spare tire needs to be replaced.
Page 492: Tread Wear Indicators
490 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further information. WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one.
Page 493: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 491 worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be WARNING! replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further information. Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to Life Of Tire follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
Page 494 492 STARTING AND OPERATING Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall.
Page 495: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 493 • Install on Front Tires WARNING! (Continued) • Due to limited clearance, • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire • For a 205/55R16 the 12 mm Diamond Tire Chain with failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 496: Tire Rotation Recommendations
494 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the tions on the method of installation, operating following precautions: speed, and conditions for use. Always use the •...
Page 497: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed.
Page 498 496 STARTING AND OPERATING The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire psi (7.0 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pres- off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended sure will decrease.
Page 499 STARTING AND OPERATING 497 For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
Page 500: Base System
498 STARTING AND OPERATING correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge, even CAUTION! (Continued) if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, illumination of the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale which could damage the TPMS sensor. Light.
Page 501 STARTING AND OPERATING 499 NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the value. The recommended cold placard pressure value is tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle regularly the pressure value in the Inflate Tire to XX message and to maintain the proper pressure.
Page 502 500 STARTING AND OPERATING Light will turn off when the fault condition no longer 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road exists. A system fault can occur with any of the following tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warn- scenarios: ing limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light...
Page 503: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 501 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and The TPMS consists of the following components: reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare • Receiver Module tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire •...
Page 504 502 STARTING AND OPERATING displayed in a different color. The recommended cold Service TPMS Message placard pressure inflation value is the pressure value The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on displayed in the Inflate Tire to XX message displayed in and off for 75 seconds, and then remain on solid when a the EVIC/DID.
Page 505 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the will still turn ON due to the low tire. The “Inflate Tire TPM sensors.
Page 506: General Information
504 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare by the party responsible for compliance could void the tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 507: 2.0L And 2.4L Engine
STARTING AND OPERATING 505 than 87 can cause engine failure and may void or not be making a heavy knocking sound, see your dealer imme- covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. diately. Use of gasoline with an octane number lower than 87 can cause engine failure and may void or not be Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 508: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
506 STARTING AND OPERATING Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may void or not be covered under New Vehicle Limited Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Warranty. genates such as ethanol. E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles CAUTION! Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- line containing up to 15% ethanol (E-15).
Page 509: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 507 MMT In Gasoline Materials Added To Fuel Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is rating, gasolines that contain detergents, corrosion and blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline stability additives are recommended.
Page 510: Fuel System Cautions
508 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentrations performance: of methanol.
Page 511: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 509 Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- WARNING! tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon conditions repaired promptly.
Page 512 510 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Remove the fuel filler cap and hang cap by tether on fill door to prevent damage to body side. Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) 1. Place the vehicle in PARK (P) position and switch the ignition LOCK/OFF.
Page 513 STARTING AND OPERATING 511 NOTE: In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the WARNING! fuel door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the fuel door around the entire perimeter to break the ice buildup and re-open the door.
Page 514: Vehicle Loading
512 STARTING AND OPERATING Vehicle Certification Label CAUTION! (Continued) Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label attached to filler cap. A poorly fitting cap could let impurities the driver’s door B-Pillar. into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting aftermar- ket cap can cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light The label contains the following information: (MIL)”...
Page 515 STARTING AND OPERATING 513 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Curb Weight The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full load must be limited so that you do not exceed the capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo loaded...
Page 516: Trailer Towing
514 STARTING AND OPERATING Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and TRAILER TOWING shorten useful service life. Heavier suspension compo- In this section you will find safety tips and information nents do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s GVWR. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle.
Page 517 STARTING AND OPERATING 515 exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Certification Label” in “Starting And Operating” for The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear further information. axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly.
Page 518 516 STARTING AND OPERATING is 10% to 15% of the vehicle’s GTW for a conventional hitches are the most popular on the market today and hitch. You must consider this as part of the load on your they are commonly used to tow small- and medium- vehicle.
Page 519: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 517 (TW) and may be required depending on Vehicle and Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Trailer configuration/loading to comply with GAWR re- Max. Trailer Hitch In- quirements. Class dustry Standards Trailer Hitch Classification Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty 10,000 lbs (4 540 kg)
Page 520: Trailer And Tongue Weight
518 STARTING AND OPERATING Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Max. Tongue Wt. (See Wt.) Note) 2.0L and 2.4L Auto/ 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (50 kg) Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds. NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
Page 521: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory- installed options, or dealer-installed options, must be con- sidered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the “Tire nd Loading Information Placard”...
Page 522 520 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as and do not make starts at full throttle.
Page 523 STARTING AND OPERATING 521 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Total weight must be distributed between the tow the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four enough slack for turning corners.
Page 524 522 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Tires replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact GVWR and GAWR limits. spare tire. Towing Requirements —...
Page 525 STARTING AND OPERATING 523 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) in front of you. Failure to do so could result in a If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg) collision. loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this Towing Requirements —...
Page 526 524 STARTING AND OPERATING Four-Pin Connector Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 —...
Page 527: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 525 Towing Tips NOTE: Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, will improve perfor- Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces- and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy sive shifting and heat buildup.
Page 528 526 STARTING AND OPERATING • Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to AutoStick maximize fuel efficiency. When using the AutoStick shift control, select the highest gear that allows for adequate performance and avoids Cooling System frequent downshifts. For example, choose 4 if the To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- desired speed can be maintained.
Page 529: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 527 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 1.4L Turbo Engine 2.0L/2.4L Engine Wheels OFF the Manual Transmis- With Automatic Towing Condition With Automatic Ground sion Transmission Transmission (DDCT) Flat Tow None Transmission in Transmission in NOT AL- NEUTRAL...
Page 530 528 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! • DO NOT flat tow any 2.0L or 2.4L engine vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles re- quire towing, make sure all the wheels are OFF the ground.
Page 531 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...531 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..544 ▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage — If IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 532 530 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Manual Transmission Or 1.4L Turbo Automatic SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ....561 (DDCT) Transmission....566 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .
Page 533: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 531 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the center of the instrument panel. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
Page 534: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
532 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CAUTION! Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure Driving with a hot cooling system could damage that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 535 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 533 Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. Torque Patterns After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated Wheel Mounting Surface against the wheel.
Page 536: Tire Service Kit - If Equipped
534 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Tire Service Kit Components And Operation WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury.
Page 537: Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 535 Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Using The Deflation Button Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the following Push the Deflation Button (2) to reduce the air symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated.
Page 538 536 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded. • For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the Tire Service Kit.
Page 539 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 537 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Keep Tire Service Kit away from open flames or • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the heat source. vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the •...
Page 540: Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
538 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES on the ground. This will provide the best positioning WARNING! (Continued) of the kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated • Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains latex. In tire and running the air pump. Move the vehicle as case of an allergic reaction or rash, consult a phy- necessary to place the valve stem in this position sician immediately.
Page 541 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 539 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw NOTE: Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the tire. valve stem.
Page 542 540 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and latch pillar (recommended pressure). Check the tire the pump is operating, air will dispense from the Air pressure by looking at the Pressure Gauge (3). Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6).
Page 543 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 541 3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the (D) Drive Vehicle: valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, the hose, and place the Tire Service Kit in the vehicle drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure storage location.
Page 544 542 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (E) After Driving: If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher: Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever You Stop 1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn on Tire Service Kit to Use Tire Service Kit”...
Page 545 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 543 5. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the instrument 4. Clean any remaining sealant from the Tire Service Kit panel after the tire has been repaired. housing. 6. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) 5.
Page 546: Jacking And Tire Changing
544 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! (Continued) lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle WARNING! should be jacked on a firm level surface only. • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 547 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 545 Pull Strap Fastener Location NOTE: Lift and remove foam insert before removing jack 4. Remove the scissors jack and wheel bolt wrench from and spare tire. the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the wheel bolt wrench, and remove 3.
Page 548: Preparations For Jacking
546 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. WARNING! 3. Set the parking brake. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or 4. Place the shift lever in PARK (automatic transmission) hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- or REVERSE (manual transmission).
Page 549: Jacking And Changing A Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 547 Jacking And Changing A Tire WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a...
Page 550 548 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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. Jacking Locations 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and wheel bolt wrench. NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment points.
Page 551 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 549 3. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel bolt wrench to loosen, but not remove, the wheel bolts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the wheel bolts counter- clockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
Page 552 550 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire.
Page 553 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 551 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the wheel bolts and tire. 7.
Page 554 552 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: 9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. 10.
Page 555: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 553 WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
Page 556 554 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES snapping the cover over the two wheel bolts. Do not bolt torque. If in doubt about the correct tightness, use a hammer or excessive force to install the cover. have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station.
Page 557: Jump-Starting Procedures
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 555 5. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the wheel WARNING! blocks. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assem- bly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, assembly using the means provided.
Page 558: Preparations For Jump-Start
556 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack NOTE: The positive battery post is covered with a follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access to the precautions.
Page 559: Jump Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 557 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park WARNING! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. ever the hood is raised.
Page 560 558 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
Page 561: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 559 2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper CAUTION! (Continued) cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery. the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to 3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from from the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
Page 562: What To Do In Emergencies
560 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: For 1.4L Turbo automatic (DDCT) transmission: NOTE: Push the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be Stability Control (ESC) system in “partial off” mode, achieved at wheel speeds of approximately 6 mph before rocking the vehicle.
Page 563: Shift Lever Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 561 3. Remove the rubber storage tray liner from the center WARNING! console, then lift up the front of the shift lever bezel, carefully disengage the bezel from the shift lever Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- housing, and slide it up to the top of the shift lever.
Page 564 562 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into the access slot at the front of the shift lever assembly, and push and hold the white override release lever down. Shift Lever 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. 8.
Page 565: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 563 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF The 2.0L / 2.4L AUTO- MANUAL TRANS- 1.4L TURBO AU- Ground MATIC TRANS- MISSION TOMATIC (DDCT) MISSION...
Page 566 564 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Use approved receptacle location to free the disabled Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other vehicle from its environment. equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 567: 2.0L / 2.4L Automatic Transmission
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 565 CAUTION! CAUTION! • DO NOT use sling-type equipment when towing. Recovery feature: • Is to be used by a professional ONLY. Vehicle damage may occur. • Is used only to provide recovery of the vehicle. •...
Page 568: (Ddct) Transmission
566 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Manual Transmission Or 1.4L Turbo Automatic CAUTION! (DDCT) Transmission • DO NOT flat tow any 2.0L or 2.4L vehicle equipped • The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with an automatic transmission. Damage to the with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
Page 569 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 567 CAUTION! • DO NOT flat tow any disabled vehicle if condition is related to the clutch, transmission or driveline. Additional damage to the drivetrain could result. • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re- quirements can cause severe engine, transmission, or drivetrain damage.
Page 571 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil ......578 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO ..571 ▫...
Page 572 570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Exhaust System ..... .589 VEHICLE STORAGE ....616 ▫...
Page 573: Engine Compartment - 1.4L Turbo
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 571 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 2 — Engine Oil Level Indicator 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 7 — Battery 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 —...
Page 574: Engine Compartment - 2.0L
572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Battery 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Level Indicator 4 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 —...
Page 575: Engine Compartment - 2.4L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 573 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Battery 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Level Indicator 4 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 —...
Page 576: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 577: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 persists, the message will appear the next time the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- turn on the MIL.
Page 578: Replacement Parts
576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will system to update. A recheck with the above test routine happen: may then indicate that the system is now ready. • The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal...
Page 579: Dealer Service
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
Page 580: Engine Oil
578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level CAUTION! (Continued) before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will that protect the performance and durability of your give you an incorrect reading.
Page 581 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 Engine Oil Selection — 1.4L Turbo Engine CAUTION! (Continued) For best performance and maximum protection for all pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This engines under all types of operating conditions, the could damage your engine. Also, be sure the oil fill manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer- cap is replaced and tightened after adding oil.
Page 582 580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 1.4L Turbo Identification Symbol Engine This symbol means that the oil has MOPAR SAE 5W-40 synthetic engine oil approved to been certified by the American FCA US Material Standard MS-12991 such as Pennzoil, Petroleum Institute (API).
Page 583: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.0L And 2.4L Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Engine Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and MOPAR SAE 0W-20 engine oil or equivalent Pennzoil or oil filters from your vehicle.
Page 584: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Filter Selection WARNING! (Continued) This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless such removal is necessary filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is of replacement filters varies considerably.
Page 585: Tires
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 Tires WARNING! (Continued) Checking For Tire Wear splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- diately with large amounts of water. Refer to Once a month, check the tire inflation pressures and look “Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In for unusual wear or damage.
Page 586: Air Conditioner Maintenance
584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test. CAUTION! Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time. • It is essential when replacing the cables on the WARNING! battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to •...
Page 587: A/C Air Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 A/C Air Filter CAUTION! Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning maintenance intervals. system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- tioning components. Such damage is not covered by WARNING! the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 588 586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger Side Console Closeout Filter Cover Retaining Tab 2. Disengage the retaining tab that secures the filter 3. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of cover to the HVAC housing, and remove the cover. the housing.
Page 589: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 CAUTION! The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure to properly install the filter will result in the need to replace it more often. 5. Install the passenger side console closeout. NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system sealers, stop leak products, seal conditioners, compressor oil, or refrigerants.
Page 590: Windshield Wiper Blades
588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed.
Page 591: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some Exhaust System washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system system.
Page 592 590 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 control and can eventually poison you.
Page 593: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- vehicle. portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure •...
Page 594 592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill WARNING! (Continued) NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead do not open the hood until the radiator has had to severe internal engine damage.
Page 595 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- may plug the radiator. gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine •...
Page 596 594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Please review these recommendations for using Organic Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where MS.90032.
Page 597 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 Cooling System Pressure Cap Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is coolant (antifreeze). a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any rules for your community.
Page 598 596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfac- tory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once a • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the month.
Page 599: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is WARNING! equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or •...
Page 600 598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE when the pads are replaced. However, low fluid level WARNING! may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed. • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a manual fluid.
Page 601: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro- Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall clutch longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure. system performance. Improper brake fluids may dam- This could result in a collision. age the clutch system resulting in loss of clutch func- •...
Page 602 600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid CAUTION! leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration CAUTION! in transmission shift quality, and will require more frequent fluid and filter changes.
Page 603: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 checked. Operating the vehicle with an improper fluid Manual Transmission — If Equipped level can cause severe transmission damage. Lubricant Selection Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission CAUTION! fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- “Maintaining Your Vehicle”...
Page 604: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If contaminated with water, the fluid should be What Causes Corrosion? changed immediately. Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion The most common causes are: Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion •...
Page 605 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- Special Care lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and Tar Remover to remove. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 606 604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well Black Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, packaged and sealed.
Page 607 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 • Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped protectants on Stain Repel products. Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- Interior Care ner: Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and •...
Page 608 606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not CAUTION! required to maintain the original condition. Damage caused by these type of products may not be WARNING! covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. CAUTION! Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Page 609 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To towel or cloth that you are using. Do not spray cleaner remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- directly on the mirror.
Page 610 608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care WARNING! must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
Page 611: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 FUSES WARNING! (Continued) • Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition WARNING! is off and that all the other services are switched off • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro- and/or disengaged. •...
Page 612: Interior Fuses
610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Fuses The interior fuses are located on the drivers side under the instrument panel. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats – If Equipped – 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel – If Equipped –...
Page 613: Underhood Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 5 Amp Tan Run/Accessory Relay – 5 Amp Tan Transmission Control Module #4 – 5 Amp Tan Stop Lamp Switch – 10 Amp Red Pneumatic Lumbar Support Underhood Fuses The Power Distribution Center is located on the right side of the engine compartment, behind the battery.
Page 614 612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description 70 Amp Tan – Body Control Module #1 60 Amp Blue – Body Control Module #2 30 Amp Green – Output For Starter Relay #1 40 Amp Orange – ESC Pump Motor 40 Amp Orange –...
Page 615 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red A/C Compressor Clutch – 30 Amp Green Rear Defroster (EBL) – 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump – 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller – 25 Amp Clear Brake System Module –...
Page 616: Body Control Module (Bcm) Fuses
614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Wastegate, Purge Solenoid, OBD Vent Valve, Oxygen Sensor Heaters – 10 Amp Red Heated Outside Mirrors Body Control Module (BCM) Fuses Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description –...
Page 617 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description – – Spare – 20 Amp Yellow Windshield Washer Pump – 5 Amp Tan Transmission Control Module (Tcm) – 20 Amp Yellow Spare – 7.5 Amp Brown Stop Lamp Switch –...
Page 618: Vehicle Storage
616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 possibility of compressor damage when the system is days, you may want to take steps to preserve your started again.
Page 619 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Halogen Headlamp) 9005HL+ Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Xenon Headlamp) D3S ** Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp 7442NALL Sidemarker Lamp Front Fog Lamp Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) * Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) * Backup Lamp...
Page 620: Bulb Replacement
618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service. NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric WARNING! conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor.
Page 621 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 Trim Cover Bulb Socket 3. Twist the bulb socket one quarter turn counter clock- 4. Replace bulb. wise to remove.
Page 622: License Lamp
620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE License Lamp 1. Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. Backup Bulb 5. Twist the bulb socket one quarter turn clockwise to install.
Page 623 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly. 5. Reattach the lamp to the rear fascia, and then install the screws. 1 — License Lamp Bulb 2 — Socket...
Page 624: Fluid Capacities
622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) Fuel (1.4L Engines) 13.2 Gallons 50 Liters Fuel (2.0L/2.4L Engines) 14.2 Gallons 54 Liters Fuel (2.4L GT models only) 15.8 Gallons 60 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 1.4L Turbo Engine (SAE 5W-40 Synthetic, API Certified) 4 Quarts 3.8 Liters 2.0L Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified)
Page 625: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032. Engine Oil –...
Page 626 624 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Fuel Selection – 2.0L and 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol. 2.4L Engine CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au- • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than thorized dealer as soon as possible.
Page 627: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission (1.4L Gearbox: Use only MOPAR C Series Manual & Dual Dry Clutch Trans- Turbo Engine) – If Equipped mission Fluid or equivalent. Control System: Use only MOPAR C Series DDCT SAE 75W Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent.
Page 629: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance ....629 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....628...
Page 630 628 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display indicator system. The oil change indicator system will (DID)”...
Page 631 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 629 Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil • Check engine oil level. Change Indicator System: • Change engine oil and filter. • Check windshield washer fluid level. •...
Page 632 630 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage Or Time Passed (Whichever Comes First) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect CV joint boots. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends and replace as necessary. Inspect brake linings, parking brake function. Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary.
Page 633 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 631 Mileage Or Time Passed (Whichever Comes First) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Replace the spark plugs (1.4L Turbo Engine).** Replace the spark plugs (2.0L and 2.4L Engine).** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Change the transmission fluid (manual, or 1.4L turbo automatic) if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police,...
Page 634 632 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage Or Time Passed (Whichever Comes First) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change the automatic transmission fluid (2.0L, 2.4L engines only) if you frequently drive: on rough or unpaved roads, on mountain roads, on short trips, in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or while tow- ing a trailer, or if you use the vehicle for police, taxi, or in a commercial fleet.
Page 635 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 633 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- • You can be badly injured working on or around a chanic. motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you • Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve- have the knowledge and the right equipment.
Page 637 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .637 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
Page 638 636 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .643 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....643 ▫...
Page 639: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 637 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 640: Fca Us Llc Customer Center
638 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized FCA US LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
Page 641: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 639 In Mexico Contact Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Sante Fe C.P. 05109 manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- Mexico, D.
Page 642 640 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only We appreciate that you have made a major investment the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with...
Page 643: Warranty Information
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 641 WARRANTY INFORMATION If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy DVD, for the terms and provisions of FCA US LLC campaign.
Page 644: Publication Order Forms
642 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans- complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and and/or components is written in straightforward lan- Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/ guage with illustrations, diagrams, and charts.
Page 645 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 643 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1-800-890-4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled • 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
Page 646 644 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The WARNING! grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
Page 647 INDEX...
Page 648 646 INDEX About Your Brakes ......454 If A Deployment Occurs ....82 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 649 INDEX 647 Tamper Alert ......22 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..406 Vehicle Security Alarm .
Page 650 648 INDEX Connect Or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..622, 623 Phone And Mobile Phone ....189 Capacities, Fluid .
Page 651 INDEX 649 Child Restraint ......87 Cold Weather Operation ....418 Child Restraints Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance .
Page 652 650 INDEX Points To Remember .....596 Dimmer Switch, Headlight....240 Pressure Cap .
Page 653 INDEX 651 Driving Jacking .......544 Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Jump Starting .
Page 654 652 INDEX Oil Selection ..... . .579, 623 Flashers Overheating ......531 Hazard Warning .
Page 655 INDEX 653 Additives ......507 Gasoline (Fuel) ....504, 622, 623 Capacity .
Page 656 654 INDEX High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ..240 Illuminated Entry ......23 Lights On Reminder .
Page 657 INDEX 655 Jack Location ......544 Passive Entry ......37 Jack Operation .
Page 658 656 INDEX Light Bulbs ......113, 616 High Beam/Low Beam Select ....240 Lights .
Page 659 INDEX 657 Vanity Mirror ......124 Manual Transmission ....421, 601 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .
Page 660 658 INDEX MOPAR Parts......576, 641 Pressure Warning Light ....313 MTBE/ETBE .
Page 661 INDEX 659 ParkSense System, Rear .....254 Rearward ......220 Passing Light .
Page 662 660 INDEX Recorder, Event Data ..... . .86 Remote Starting Recreational Towing ..... . .527 Enter Remote Start Mode .
Page 663 INDEX 661 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ....112 Seat Belt Reminder ......50 Safety Defects, Reporting .
Page 664 662 INDEX Tilting .......223 Side View Mirror Adjustment....122 Security Alarm .
Page 665 INDEX 663 Steering Text Messaging ......162 Column Controls ..... . .239 Tilt Steering Column .
Page 666 664 INDEX Pressure Warning Light ....319 Recreational ......527 Quality Grading .
Page 667 INDEX 665 Manual ......421 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Phone .
Page 668 666 INDEX Far End Audio Performance ....191 Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ....57 Help Command .
Page 669 INDEX 667 Washing Vehicle ......602 Reset Auto-Up ......46 Water Wind Buffeting .
Page 670 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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