INTRODUCTION or working the vehicle, don’t overload it or by an authorized dealer or distributor who has expect it to overcome the forces of nature. the qualified personnel, special tools and equip- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Always observe local laws wherever you drive. ment to perform all service.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, IMPORTANT NOTICE The Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes or other unsafe driving actions that can cause the features that are standard or available as ALL MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLI- loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this extra cost options.
The manufacturer only assumes responsibility Original MOPAR® parts and accessories and HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL when parts, which are expressly authorized or other products approved by the manufacturer, Consult the Table of Contents to determine which recommended by the manufacturer, are at- including qualified advice, are available at your section contains the information you desire.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS The VIN is also stamped on either right or left VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ hand side of the engine block. This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS ALTERATIONS against operating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains WARNING! CAUTIONS against procedures that could re- sult in damage to your vehicle.
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS 3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate WARNING! the key to the LOCK position. The authorized dealer that sold you your new • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle 4.
To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel SENTRY KEY® CAUTION! With the engine running, rotate the steering The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system prevents An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. wheel one–half revolution from the straight unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the Always remove key from the ignition and lock ahead position, turn off the engine, and remove engine.
that there is a problem with the electronics. In Replacement Keys NOTE: addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer NOTE: check, it indicates that someone used an invalid system serviced, bring all vehicle keys with Only keys that have been programmed to key to start the engine.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — To Arm The System To Disarm The System Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE IF EQUIPPED 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and transmitter or insert a valid Sentry Key® into the exit the vehicle.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate Push and release the RKE transmitter UNLOCK IF EQUIPPED (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED button once to unlock the driver’s door only, or The courtesy lights will turn on when you use This system allows you to lock or unlock the twice to unlock all the doors and swing gate.
• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, 2. Continue to hold the RKE transmitter LOCK NOTE: perform the following steps: button for at least four seconds, but not Pushing the RKE transmitter LOCK button longer than 10 seconds, then push and hold while you are inside of the vehicle will acti- 1.
Transmitter Battery Replacement Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. DOORS The recommended replacement battery is If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing CR2032. alcohol. CAUTION! 1. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing 3. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap Careless handling and storage of the remov- down, use a flat blade screw driver to pry the the two halves together.
Upper Half Door Window Installation — If Equipped 1. Grasp the half door window and line up the pins with the pockets in the lower door. 2. Push down to ensure the half door window is fully seated. Front Door Removal Door Removal Warning Label Hinge Pin Screw WARNING!
NOTE: Doors are heavy; use caution when remov- ing them. To reinstall the door(s), perform the previous steps in the opposite order. Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models) WARNING! Door Strap/Harness Location Door Removal Warning Label Do not drive your vehicle on public roads 1 —...
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Hinge Pin Screw Trim Access Door Connector Latched 3. Slide the front seat(s) fully forward. 5. Unplug the wiring harness connector. 4. Remove the trim access door from the bot- NOTE: tom of the B-pillar. Squeeze the tab on the base of the connec- tor.
7. With the door open, lift the door to clear the NOTE: hinge pins from their hinges and remove the The ignition key that is used to start the vehicle is used to lock or unlock the doors, door. swing gate, glove compartment, and con- NOTE: sole storage.
WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat- • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat- tended is dangerous for a number of rea- tended is dangerous for a number of rea- sons. A child or others could be seriously sons.
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit — 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of If Equipped the programming. The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this with power door locks if: feature to its previous setting.
WINDOWS NOTE: Four-Door Models • For vehicles not equipped with the Elec- The lower left switch controls the left rear pas- Power Windows — If Equipped senger window, and the lower right switch con- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), The power window switches are located on the trols the right rear passenger window.
Window Lockout Switch — Four-Door Rear Power Windows — Four-Door Models or partially open positions. This is a normal Models The rear passenger window switches are lo- occurrence and can be minimized by adjusting The window lockout switch (located between cated on the back of the center floor console.
NOTE: OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Close the rear flip-up window before attempt- SYSTEMS ing to close the swing gate (hard top models Some of the most important safety features in only). your vehicle are the restraint systems: • Seat Belt Systems CAUTION! •...
4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System WARNING! (BeltAlert) belt behind them or under their arm. • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the 5. You should read the instructions provided with front of an air bag.
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The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only WARNING! (Continued) not active when the outboard front passenger during very sudden stops or collisions. This • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, seat is unoccupied.
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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Two people should never be belted into a • A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not single seat belt. People belted together buckle will not protect you properly.
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your abdomen. 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull and adjust the seat.
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Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded WARNING! Lockout webbing. The folded webbing must enter the The rear center lap/shoulder belt is equipped This feature is designed to lock the retractor slot at the top of the latch plate. with a lockout feature to ensure that the rear whenever the rear seatback is not fully latched.
As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the Energy Management Feature will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a seat belt across the thighs and as snug across This vehicle has a seat belt system with an lower position, and if you are taller than aver- the hips as possible.
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Advanced Front Air Bags may receive information from the front impact WARNING! This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for sensors or other system components. • Being too close to the steering wheel or both the driver and front passenger as a supple- The first stage inflator is triggered immediately instrument panel during Advanced Front ment to the seat belt restraint systems.
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vehicle damage — for example, some pole blink your eyes. The air bags then quickly WARNING! (Continued) collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset deflate while helping to restrain the driver and • Do not put anything on or around the air collisions.
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of occupant injury during certain side impacts, Children are at an even greater risk of injury side SAB only. Vehicle damage by itself is not a in addition to the injury reduction potential pro- from a deploying air bag. good indicator of whether or not SABs should vided by the seat belts and body structure.
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erly restrained in a child restraint or booster seat If A Deployment Occurs These airborne particles may irritate the skin, that is appropriate for the size of the child. The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye deflate immediately after deployment.
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NOTE: System Reset Procedure The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Re- the instrument panel for approximately four to • Air bag covers may not be obvious in the sponse System functions after an event, the eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition interior trim, but they will open during air ignition switch must be changed from ignition...
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• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) the four to eight-second interval. • Do not attempt to modify any part of your • The Air Bag Warning Light comes on inter- WARNING! air bag system.
NOTE: Child Restraints Event Data Recorder (EDR) EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled This vehicle is equipped with an event data up at all times, including babies and children. if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no recorder (EDR).
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There are different sizes and types of restraints child. Carefully read and follow all the instruc- Before buying any restraint system, make sure for children from newborn size to the child tions and warnings in the child restraint Owner’s that it has a label certifying that it meets all almost large enough for an adult seat belt.
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Infants And Child Restraints All children whose weight or height is above the WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride forward-facing limit for the child seat should use • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in rear-facing in the vehicle until they are two years a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s front of an air bag.
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use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this simple If the answer to any of these questions was WARNING! (Continued) 5-step test to decide whether the child can use “no,” then the child still needs to use a booster vehicle seat position.
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Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below of the Child + Child LATCH – Lower Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower Seat Belt + Top Restraint Anchors Only Anchors + Top Tether Anchor Tether Anchor Rear-Facing Child...
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Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children In these seating positions, the seat belt must be (LATCH) Restraint System used with the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint. Please see the following table for more information. LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Latch Positions (Four-Door Models) Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per...
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What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined child restraint) for using the LATCH weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs anchorage system to attach the child restraint? (29.5 kg).
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Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage symbols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
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LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will Center Seat LATCH: Four Door To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap Restraint on each side. Each will have a hook or connec- WARNING! 1. If the selected seating position has a Swit- tor to attach to the lower anchorage and a way •...
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4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt: WARNING! When using the LATCH attaching system to child restraint to the lower anchorages in the • Improper installation of a child restraint to install a child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts selected seating position.
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Installing Child Restraints Using The Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Vehicle Seat Belt Child Restraints In This Vehicle The seat belts in the rear passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not nec- essary to use a locking clip.
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What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor with the seat Child Restraint to install a forward facing child restraint, up to the belt to attach a forward facing child restraint? recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
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7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage: Tether Anchorage: tighten the lap portion around the child re- straint while you push the child restraint 1.
4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to ENGINE BREAK-IN the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the WARNING! engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could your vehicle.
SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas CAUTION! Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Transporting Passengers WARNING! Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They con- result. CARGO AREA. tain carbon monoxide (CO), which is color- less and odorless.
The best protection against carbon monoxide Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced Floor Mat Safety Information entry into the vehicle body is a properly main- after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must Always use floor mats designed to fit the foot- tained engine exhaust system.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should WARNING! (Continued) Make Outside The Vehicle • Never put floor mats or other floor cover- Tires ings on top of already installed floor mats. Examine tires for excessive tread wear and Additional floor mats and other coverings uneven wear patterns.
MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the windshield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
Automatic Dimming Mirror — Use the center off position to guard against CAUTION! accidentally moving a mirror position. If Equipped To avoid damage to the mirror during clean- This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ing, never spray any cleaning solution di- glare from vehicles behind you.
Uconnect® PHONE — Uconnect® Phone allows you to transfer calls WARNING! between the Uconnect® Phone and your mobile IF EQUIPPED Any voice commanded system should be phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and Uconnect® Phone is a voice-activated, hands- used only in safe driving conditions following enables you to mute the Uconnect®...
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• Voice Command Button Operation and “New Entry.” Please remember, the Uconnect® Phone works best when you talk Voice commands can be used to operate the Actual button location may vary in a normal conversational tone, as if speak- Uconnect® Phone and to navigate through with radio.
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The system utilizes continuous dialog; when the Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile You can enter any four-digit PIN. You will not system requires more information from the user Phone need to remember this PIN after the initial it will ask a question to which the user can To begin using your Uconnect®...
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• Maximum of 2000 entries per phone will be Dial By Saying A Number name in the phonebook, refer to “Add Names to Your Uconnect® Phonebook.” downloaded and updated every time a phone • Push the button to begin. is connected to the Uconnect® Phone. •...
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• When prompted, recite the new phone num- Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook The Uconnect® Phone will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name ber for the phonebook entry that you are NOTE: having up to four associated phone numbers editing.
• After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, • The Uconnect® Phone will ask you to verify NOTE: you will then be asked for the name of the that you wish to delete all the entries from the The user can also exercise “Edit” or “Delete” entry that you wish to delete.
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Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold indicating that the two calls have been joined Call Currently In Progress To put a call on hold, push the button until into one conference call. If a call is currently in progress and you have you hear a single beep.
Call Continuation Uconnect® Phone Features Emergency Assistance — If Equipped Call continuation is the progression of a phone If you are in an emergency and the mobile Language Selection call on the Uconnect® Phone after the vehicle phone is reachable: To change the language that the Uconnect®...
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• The Uconnect® Phone does slightly lower Paging the sequence you wish to enter followed by the your chances of successfully making a To learn how to page, refer to “Working with word “Send.” For example, if required to enter phone call as to that for the mobile phone Automated Systems.”...
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• Some paging and voice mail systems Phone And Network Status Indicators NOTE: have system time out settings that are too If available on the radio and/or on a premium Certain brands of mobile phones do not short and may not allow the use of this display such as the instrument panel cluster, send the dial ring to the Uconnect®...
• You can also push the Advanced Phone Connectivity List Paired Mobile Phone Names button at any time while the list is being played, and then • Push the button to begin. Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone choose the phone that you wish to select. The Uconnect®...
Things You Should Know About when the vehicle is parked with the engine Performance is maximized under: running, all windows closed, and the blower fan Your Uconnect® Phone • Low-To-Medium Blower Setting. switched OFF. Uconnect® Phone Tutorial • Low-To-Medium Vehicle Speed. This procedure may be repeated with a new To hear a brief tutorial of the Uconnect®...
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• Smooth road surface. Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect® Phone Bluetooth® Communication Link Local) name recognition rate is optimized when Mobile phones have been found to lose connec- • Fully closed windows. the entries are not similar. tion to the Uconnect® Phone. When this hap- •...
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Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) plus (+) Dutch Nederlands zero hash (#) edit all of them emergency Breakdown service English three call delete all erase all four cancel Espanol five confirmation confirmation Francais prompts German Deutsch continue...
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Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) list names pair a phone transfer call list phones phone pairing pairing Uconnect® Tutorial main menu return to main menu phonebook phone book voice training mobile previous work mute redial mute off select phone select new entry...
VOICE COMMAND If no command is spoken the system will say WARNING! one of two responses: Any voice commanded system should be Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav • I didn’t understand used only in safe driving conditions following • I didn’t get that, etc., all applicable laws, including laws regarding The Uconnect®...
NOTE: Natural Speech The system utilizes continuous dialog; when the Natural speech allows the user to speak com- system requires more information from the user At any time, you can say the words “Cancel” mands in phrases or complete sentences. The it will ask a question to which the user can or “Help.”...
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NOTE: 1. You can replace “AM” with “FM” or if equipped you can say “SW” or “LW”. 2. You can replace “iPod” with any of the player sources “USB”, “SD Card”, “AUX” or “Bluetooth”. 3. You can replace “990 AM” with any other AM or FM frequency, such as “98.7”.
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NOTE: 1. You can replace “990 AM” with any other AM or FM frequency, such as “98.7 FM”. If the vehicle is equipped you can say commands for “SW”, “MW”, and “LW” frequencies as well.
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NOTE: 1. You can replace the album, artist, song, genre, playlist, podcast and audio book names with any corresponding names on the current device that is playing. 2. You can replace “8” with any track on the CD that is currently playing. Command is only available when CD is playing.
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NOTE: 1. Only available with Navigation equipped ve- hicles. 2. You can replace “Player” with “Radio”, “Navi- gation”, “Phone”, “Climate”, “More” or “Set- tings”. 3. Navigation commands only work if equipped with Navigation.
NOTE: Front Seat Adjustment WARNING! Available Voice Commands are shown in The seat can be adjusted forward or rearward • Adjusting a seat while driving may be by using a bar located by the front of the seat bold face and shaded grey. dangerous.
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped The driver’s seat height can be raised or low- ered by using the ratcheting handle, located on the outboard side of the seat. Pull upward on the handle to raise the seat; push downward on the handle to lower the seat.
To return the seat to a sitting position, rotate the Passenger Seat seatback upright until it locks and push the seat In addition to Easy Entry, the front passenger rearward until the track locks. seat is also equipped with Tip n’ Slide™. This feature allows for easier entry for rear passen- NOTE: gers.
With the seat forward, pull the entire seat as- You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat NOTE: sembly toward the instrument panel. settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch When a heat setting is selected, heat will be indicate the level of heat in use.
Head Restraints Rear Head Restraints — 4 Door Model The rear seat is equipped with nonadjustable Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk outboard head restraints and removable center of injury by restricting head movement in the head restraint. To remove the center head re- event of a rear impact.
1. Lift the seatback release lever and fold the 3. Return the seat to the normal position. 1. Fold the rear seat forward following steps 1 seatback forward. and 2 under “Fold And Tumble Rear Seat” in 4. Raise the rear seatback using the assist this section.
• Remove the center head restraint. Failure to WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) do so will result in the head restraint com- • To help protect against personal injury, pas- • Do not allow people to ride in any area of ing in contact with the center console. sengers should not be seated in the rear your vehicle that is not equipped with seats cargo area with the rear seat folded down or...
To Raise The Rear Seat TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE To close the hood, remove the support rod from Raise the seatback and lock it into place, and the hood panel and place it in the retaining clip. HOOD install center head restraint. If interference from Lower the hood slowly.
LIGHTS Headlights And Position Lights Automatic Headlights — If Equipped Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first This system automatically turns the headlights on detent for position lights and instrument panel or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the Multifunction Lever lights.
Headlights With Wipers (Available Lane Change Assist With Automatic Headlights Only) Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or When this feature is active, the headlights will left) will flash three times then automatically turn on approximately 10 seconds after the turn off.
Instrument Panel Dimmer Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instru- ment panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened. Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to...
Cargo Lamp The rear cargo light may be turned on by Headlight Leveling System — The courtesy and dome lights will turn on when pressing the lens. Press the lens a second time If Equipped the front doors are opened, by rotating the to turn the light off.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND Windshield Wiper Operation All seating positions occupied, Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second plus an evenly distributed load WASHERS detent past the intermittent settings for low- in the luggage compartment. The windshield wiper/washer control lever is speed wiper operation.
NOTE: Mist Feature CAUTION! (Continued) The wiper delay times depend on vehicle Push down on the wiper lever to activate a freeze to the windshield, damage to the speed. If the vehicle is moving less than single wipe to clear off road mist or spray from a wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be passing vehicle.
TILT STEERING COLUMN WARNING! This feature allows you to tilt the steering col- Do not adjust the steering column while umn upward or downward. The tilt lever is driving. Adjusting the steering column while located on the steering column, below the turn driving or driving with the steering column signal lever.
To Activate NOTE: To Vary The Speed Setting Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator The vehicle should be traveling at a steady To Increase Speed Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To speed and on level ground before pressing When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you turn the system off, push the ON/OFF button a the SET (-) button.
• If the button is continually pressed, the set Metric Speed (km/h) NOTE: speed will continue to decrease until the The Electronic Speed Control system main- • Pressing the RES (+) button once will result button is released, then the new set speed tains speed up and down hills.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET When the optional cigar lighter heating element On vehicles equipped with a rear subwoofer, is used in the power outlet, it heats when there is a third power outlet located in the right There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) auxiliary power pushed in and pops out automatically when rear cargo area.
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WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt degrade the battery even more quickly.
CUPHOLDERS Rear Cupholders Console Storage Compartment The rear cupholders are located on the back of To lock or unlock the storage compartment, the center console. insert the ignition key and turn. To open the Front Cupholders storage compartment, press the latch and lift The front cupholders are located in the center the cover.
There is an extra storage area underneath the NOTE: DUAL TOP — TWO-DOOR console lid. The console lid has an integrated The rear storage compartment latch should MODELS — IF EQUIPPED paper clip feature that can hold small items. not be used as cargo tie-down. If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top, you 1.
• Rear window 4. Disconnect the knuckles from the left and 6. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to “Freedom • Two rear window roll up straps right metal pivot brackets. Remove the soft Top™ Three-Piece Modular Hard Top — • Two Sunrider® secure straps (if equipped) top from the vehicle and store in a clean, dry Front/Rear Panel Installation”...
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3. Install the door frames. Refer to “Door Frame” d. Screw the pivot screws back into place CAUTION! using a #T30 Torx® head driver. Secure in this section. Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip them until they are snug, being careful not the screws if they are overtightened.
• Two rear window roll up straps DUAL TOP — FOUR-DOOR • Two Sunrider® secure straps (if equipped) MODELS — IF EQUIPPED • Two rear swing gate brackets If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top, you must remove one of the tops from the ve- 2.
6. Remove the soft top bow assembly pivot NOTE: Installing The Soft Top — Four-Door bracket bolts (two per side) from the sport If you are doing this alone, use one arm to Models hold the bundle up, the other to remove the bar using a 10.0 mm wrench or socket driver.
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You will need to lift the top to get the brackets to line up. (Another person may be needed to help with this operation.) NOTE: If you are doing this alone, use one arm to hold the soft top up, the other to align the brackets.
9. Button the side bow tether strap (both sides). NOTE: CAUTION! A visual instruction sheet is enclosed in the Failure to follow these cautions may cause dual top wrap. interior water damage, stains or mildew: 12. Put up the soft top. Refer to “Soft Top — •...
Front Panel(s) Removal 3. Turn the center L-shaped locks (two) from 5. Unlatch the header panel latch located at the the center of the roof panel. top of the windshield. NOTE: Left panel must be removed before remov- ing right panel. 1.
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Lay the Freedom bag down so the loops and Unfold the outer flap and zip the Freedom bag hooks are facing downward. Unzip the bag and closed. fold back the outer flap. Release the Velcro® on the black panel divider and fold it back. NOTE: Ensure the front Freedom Top™...
Lift the Freedom bag into the vehicle with the Front Panel(s) Installation With Rear hooks and straps facing the back of the rear Hard Top Removed seat. Attach the clips at the bottom of the bag to 1. Turn the left and right panels over and move the child restraint anchorages, located at the the spacer block (located on the rear of the base of the rear seat.
2. Install the right panel first, then the left panel. 5. Open the swing gate all the way to ensure clearance of the rear window glass. Lift the 3. Reinstall the panel(s) using the same steps rear window glass. for removal in reverse order. Rear Hard Top Removal 1.
8. To remove the wiring harness press the tab Rear Hard Top Installation and pull downward to disconnect. NOTE: If the door frames are installed from soft top usage, they must be removed prior to instal- lation of the hard top. 1.
DOOR FRAME WARNING! • Do not drive your vehicle on public roads CAUTION! with the door frame(s) removed as you will lose the protection that they can provide. Failure to follow these cautions may cause This procedure is furnished for use during interior water damage, stains or mildew: •...
3. Pull the frame toward you with your rearward WARNING! hand to remove the frame from the vehicle. • Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the door frame(s) removed as you will lose the protection that they can provide. This procedure is furnished for use during off-road operation only.
Door Frame Installation — Four-Door Models — If Equipped 1. Install the rear door frame first. 2. Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the body side, just behind the rear door open- ing. 5. Starting with the front knob, screw in and 4.
5. Carefully set the front of the front door frame in 9. Tighten the front knob, then the rear most the rubber seal at the top of the windshield. knob, and then the middle knob. Repeat this procedure for the other side. 8.
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CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not run a fabric top through an auto- • Do not use any tools (screwdrivers, etc.) to tires, building, hunting, or camping supplies, and/or luggage, etc. Also, it was not de- matic car wash. Window scratches and pry or force any of the clamps, clips, or signed as a structural member of the vehicle wax build up may result.
Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions may cause Refer to “Lowering The Soft Top” in this section interior water damage, stains or mildew on for further information. the top material: 1. Remove the side windows. •...
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4. Release the sail panel retainers from the body side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. 8. Open the swing gate and lower the top. 6. As you begin to lower the top, fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft top. NOTE: Ensure fabric does not overhang the sides of the vehicle.
Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top Refer to “Raising The Soft Top” in this section for further information. 1. Open the swing gate and raise the top, engaging the Sunrider® latches (another person may be needed to help with this operation).
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6. To install the side windows, affix the window 8. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of temporarily by attaching to the Velcro® in the the window into the bottom side channel, rear corner. Start the zipper but close only beginning at the front and working to the rear about 1 in (2.5 cm).
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NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft top. If zippers are difficult to operate due to road dust, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small brush. Cleaning products are available through your authorized dealer.
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7. Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratch- 11. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from ing. the body side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. 8. Undo the Velcro® that runs along the top and rear edge of the side window. 9.
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12. As you begin to lower the top, fold the 15. Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid rear- sail panels so that they rest on top of the ward over the Sunrider® link to lock in the soft top. link (Sunrider®...
19. Close the front header latches. 20. Remove the door frames, if desired. Refer to “Door Frame” in this section for further information. Raising The Soft Top 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Install door frames, if removed. Refer to “Door Frame”...
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4. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the 7. If the swing gate brackets were removed, top by the side bow and the 2–bow (middle install them by hooking the rear edge of the bow) up and over the sports bar until the bracket on the interior side of the body header rests on the top of the windshield channel.
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11. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the window.
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part of the seal should be down and pointed outward to seal with the swing gate when closed. 1 — Incorrect Insertion 2 — Correct Insertion 12. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of 14. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends at the lower left corner of the the window into the bottom side channel, rear window opening.
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16. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into 18. Apply downward pressure on the top cor- the swing gate brackets. ner of the rear soft top bow (3-bow), then complete attaching the sail panel retainers into the body side channel. 19.
SOFT TOP — FOUR-DOOR Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily CAUTION! (Continued) on the top fabric. The vinyl will stretch back to its MODELS • Refer to “Appearance Care for Fabric Top original size and the top can then be snapped Please visit the owners manual on your DVD Models”...
Quick Steps For Lowering The Soft WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • The fabric upper doors and fabric top are • The soft top must be positioned properly to 1. Remove the side windows. designed only for protection against the ensure sealing. Improper installation can elements.
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NOTE: 4. Release the sail panel retainers from the Start zipper from the right side to remove body side channel at the rear corners of the back window. vehicle. 6. Fold header rearward, pulling the fabric to the rear. 3. Release header latches from the windshield NOTE: frame.
8. Open the swing gate and lower the top. Quick Steps For Raising The Soft 1. Open the swing gate and raise the top, engaging the Sunrider® latches (another person may be needed to help with this operation). 7. Release Sunrider® latch (both sides). NOTE: Ensure the fabric does not overhang the sides of the vehicle.
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3. Rotate the header forward. 5. Install the back window. 2. Install rear corner panels. 4. Engage the header latches. 6. Install the side windows.
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7. To install the side windows, affix the window 9. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of temporarily by attaching to the Velcro® in the the window into the bottom side channel, rear corner. Start the zipper but close only beginning at the front and working to the rear about 1 in (2.5 cm).
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NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft top. If zippers are difficult to operate due to road dust, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small brush. Cleaning products are available through your authorized dealer.
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7. Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratch- 11. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from ing. the body side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. 8. Undo the Velcro® that runs along the top and rear edge of the side window. 9.
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12. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top 15. Fold back the front section of the top, of the soft top. pulling the fabric rearward. Gently rest the header on top of the rear portion of the deck.
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18. Before lowering the top, open the swing NOTE: gate to prevent possible damage to the rear Help from another person will ease this operation. center high-mounted brake light. Grasp the folded side bows and slide the top along the door frame track to the rear door frame. 17.
21. Once the top is fully down, use the Velcro® Putting Up The Soft Top straps provided to secure the top to the NOTE: vehicle by wrapping the strap around the side Be extremely careful when putting up the bows and through the slot on the body. soft top to prevent the doors from getting scratched.
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6. Ensure that the top locks into the Sunrider® 10. If the swing gate brackets were removed, locking mechanisms that are located above install them by hooking the rear edge of the the front of the rear doors. bracket on the interior side of the body channel.
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11. Ensure that the straps are positioned cor- 13. Insert the front retainer of the window into rectly before pulling the sail panels over the the door channel, making sure the retainer rear roof bow (4-bow). is fully seated and properly positioned on the door frame.
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15. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear window. The spongy part of the seal should be down and pointed outward to seal with the swing gate when closed.
16. Install the rear window by starting both 20. Complete the installation of the sail panel by inserting the rest of the retainer into the zipper ends at the lower left corner of the body channel. rear window opening. Ensure that the zip- pers are properly started and aligned be- 21.
NOTE: If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph (64 km/h) with the Sunrider® feature open, it is recommended that you remove the rear window of the vehicle. Opening The Sunrider® 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2.
Closing The Sunrider® NOTE: If you are going to be driving faster than 1. Remove the straps from the side bows. 40 mph (64 km/h) with the Sunrider® feature 2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. open, it is recommended that you remove the rear window of the vehicle.
5. Fold the top so that the material forms a "W" Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the windshield down and the side bars removed as as shown. Enter the vehicle and move the you lose the protection these structural ele- material into two folds.
WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • If you remove the doors, store them outside Carefully follow these warnings to help pro- tect against personal injury: the vehicle. In the event of an accident, a • Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the loose door may cause personal injury.
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the slots located on the floor behind the 11. Remove the lower windshield plates by folded rear seat at the front of the storage bin removing the six black round-headed Torx® cover. head screws (using a #40 Torx® head driver) on each side of the base of the WARNING! windshield.
Raising The Windshield And 3. Attach the front of the side bar to the wind- 5. Install the lower windshield plates with the Replacing Side Bars shield frame. six black round-headed Torx® head screws • Install the top two hex bolts (13 mm) first, (using a #40 Torx®...
REAR WINDOW FEATURES — Rotate the switch upward past the NOTE: first detent to activate the rear To prevent excessive battery drain, use the HARD TOP ONLY washer. The washer pump and the rear window defroster only when the engine wiper will continue to operate as is operating.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 3. Front Fog Light Indicator 7. Seat Belt Reminder Light DESCRIPTIONS This indicator will illuminate when the When the ignition switch is first turned front fog lights are on. to ON/RUN, this light will turn on for 1. Fuel Gauge four to eight seconds as a bulb check.
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9. Oil Pressure Warning Light indicates a possible brake hydraulic system If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is malfunction or that a problem with the Brake necessary. This light indicates low engine oil pres- Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock sure.
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The light also will turn on when the parking tected a malfunction or has become inopera- 15. Tachometer brake is applied with the ignition switch in the tive. The system reverts to standard non-anti- Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per lock brakes.
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typical driving styles. In most situations, the 17. Coolant Temperature Warning Light 19. 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped vehicle will drive normally and will not require This light warns of an overheated en- This light alerts the driver that the towing.
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22. Odometer / Trip Odometer / ECO 25. Odometer / Trip Odometer Display Area CAUTION! (Fuel Saver Indicator) Button The odometer display shows the total distance Driving with a hot engine cooling system the vehicle has been driven. The trip odometer Press this button to change the display from could damage your vehicle.
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NOTE: noFUSE CAUTION! If the vehicle is equipped with the optional If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that Continuous driving with the Transmission Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) the Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improperly Temperature “HOTOIL” Warning message in the instrument cluster, all the messages installed, or damaged, a “noFUSE”...
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the oil change indicator system (after perform- 27. Cruise Indicator sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated ing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to This indicator shows when the following procedure: tire failure.
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replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the 29. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) 31. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning Indicator Light / Traction Control System This light informs you of a problem properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction (TCS) Indicator Light with the Electronic Throttle Control telltale after replacing one or more tires or...
32. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF COMPASS AND TRIP Control Buttons Indicator Light — If Equipped The Compass/Temperature control buttons are COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED located on the left spoke of the steering wheel. This light indicates the Electronic The Compass/Trip Computer features a driver- Stability Control (ESC) is off.
NOTE: AVG ECO and ET can be reset. When the Compass Variance feature is displayed, press and hold the RESET Compass Variance is the difference between The system will display the last known out- button until the feature resets (about 2 sec- Magnetic North and Geographic North.
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To Set The Variance 3. Release the RESET button, then press and Average Fuel Economy / Distance To Start the engine and leave the transmission Empty (DTE) / Elapsed Time hold again for approximately 10 seconds, gear selector lever in the PARK position. Press until the direction is displayed, with the CAL •...
Trip Conditions Trip A Shows the total distance traveled for trip A since Trip Odometer (ODO) / ECO the last reset. (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped Trip B This display shows the distance traveled since Shows the total distance traveled for trip B since the last reset.
• Miles/kilometers To Empty • MENU Button • DOWN Button • Timer Push and release the MENU but- Push and release the DOWN but- ton to advance the display to each ton when prompted by the EVIC to • Display Units Selection of the EVIC Main Menu features or step through stored system warn- •...
• Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — driver to engage a higher gear. When the down single chime) shift indicator is shown on the display, the GSI is If Equipped advising the driver to engage a lower gear. •...
• Average Fuel Economy To reset the oil change indicator system (after Pushing SELECT a second time will reset both performing the scheduled maintenance), per- Average Fuel Economy and Elapsed Time. After • Distance to Empty form the following procedure: three seconds without pushing SELECT, RE- •...
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ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped NOTE: 5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in The ECO message will display below the out- A good calibration requires a level surface an area free from large metal or metallic side temperature in the EVIC display (if the and an environment free from large metallic objects) until the “CAL”...
To Change The Compass Variance: Distance To Empty (DTE) Elapsed time is displayed as follows: Shows the estimated distance that can be trav- • Hours 1. Turn the ignition switch RUN (it is not nec- eled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This essary to start the engine).
Personal Settings button until a check-mark appears next to the press and release the SELECT button until “On” feature showing the system has been activated or “Off” appears. (Customer-Programmable Features) or the check-mark is removed showing the Personal Settings allows the driver to set and Headlamp Off Delay system has been deactivated.
hold the SELECT button until “Off,” “30 sec,” push and release the SELECT button until “On” SOUND SYSTEMS “60 sec,” or “90 sec” appears. or “Off” appears. Refer to your Sound Systems Booklet. Headlamps With Wipers (Available with Display Fuel Saver — If Equipped iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL —...
Connecting The iPod® Or External NOTE: Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device If the audio device battery is completely USB Device Using Radio Buttons Use the connection cable to connect an iPod® discharged, it may not communicate with To get into the iPod®/USB/MP3 control mode or external USB device to the vehicles USB/ and access a connected audio device, either the iPod®/USB/MP3 control system until a...
• Turning it counterclockwise (backward) have been viewed, the last INFO button push List Or Browse Mode by one click, will jump to the previous will go back to the play mode screen on the During Play mode, pushing any of the buttons track in the list or push the VR button and radio.
In List mode, the radio PRESET buttons are follow the same steps to go to the desired WARNING! used as shortcuts to the following lists on the track in that list. Not all iPod® or external Do not plug in or remove the iPod® or external iPod®...
Selecting A Different Audio Device STEERING WHEEL AUDIO Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available. CONTROLS 1. Push the PHONE button to begin. The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch The remote sound system controls are located 2.
current track, or to the beginning of the previous 4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thin- RADIO OPERATION AND track if it is within eight seconds after the current ner, cleaners, or anti-static sprays. MOBILE PHONES track begins to play. 5.
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning right from the “O” (OFF) position. There are Mode Control (Air Direction) seven blower speeds. Rotate this control to Temperature Control choose from several patterns of air distribu- Rotate this control to tion. You can select ei- regulate the tempera- ther a primary mode as ture of the air inside...
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Bi-Level Defrost NOTE: • Continuous use of the Recirculation Air is directed through the panel and Air is directed through the windshield floor outlets. and side window demist outlets. Use mode may make the inside air stuffy and this mode with maximum blower and window fogging may occur.
Air Conditioning Control Automatic Temperature Control NOTE: (ATC) — If Equipped The AUTO position performs best for front Push this button to en- seat occupants only. gage the Air Condition- ing. A light will illuminate Temperature Control when the Air Condition- ing system is engaged.
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• If your air conditioning performance The recommended setting for maximum com- Manual Operation fort is 72° F (22° C) for the average person; seems lower than expected, check the This system offers a full complement of manual however, this may vary. front of the A/C condenser located in front override features, which consist of Blower Pre- of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt...
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• Bi-Level • Defrost Blower Control For full automatic opera- Air is directed through the panel and Air is directed through the windshield tion or for automatic floor outlets. and side window demist outlets. Use blower operation, turn this mode with maximum blower and the knob to the AUTO temperature settings for best windshield and NOTE:...
• Recirculation Control Some temp/humidity conditions will Operating Tips cause captured interior air to condense The system will automatically con- NOTE: on windows and hamper visibility. For trol recirculation. However, press- Refer to the chart at the end of this section this reason, the system will not allow ing the Recirculation Control button for suggested control settings for various...
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Vacation Storage Side Window Demisters A/C Air Filter — If Equipped Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of A side window demister outlet is located at each The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, end of the instrument panel.
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Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
STARTING PROCEDURES Manual Transmission — If Equipped Normal Starting Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, NOTE: NEUTRAL, and press the clutch pedal before adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and Normal starting of either a cold or a warm starting the vehicle.
If Engine Fails To Start Without Tip Start – Manual Transmission If the engine shows no sign of starting after two Only 15–second periods of cranking with the accel- erator pedal held to the floor, repeat the “Normal WARNING! If the engine fails to start after you have followed Starting”...
Extreme Cold Weather NOTE: WARNING! (below –20°F or –29°C) You must press and hold the brake pedal Remember to disconnect the engine block while shifting out of PARK. To ensure reliable starting at these tempera- heater cord before driving. Damage to the tures, use of an externally powered electric 110-115 Volt AC electrical cord could cause engine block heater (available from your autho-...
Key Ignition Park Interlock Five-Speed Automatic WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Transmission — If Equipped turn the engine OFF, and remove the igni- Interlock which requires the transmission to be The transmission gear position display (located tion key.
The transmission shift lever has only PARK, NOTE: When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift posi- before shifting the transmission to PARK, oth- • After selecting any gear range, wait a tions. Manual shifts can be made using the erwise the load on the transmission locking moment to allow the selected gear to Autostick shift control (refer to "AutoStick"...
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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Your vehicle could move and injure you • Unintended movement of a vehicle could • Do not leave the ignition key in or near the and others if it is not in PARK. Check by injure those in or near the vehicle.
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The following indicators should be used to DRIVE (D) WARNING! ensure that you have engaged the transmission This range should be used for most city and Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off into the PARK position: highway driving. It provides the smoothest up- the ignition to coast down a hill.
Transmission Limp Home Mode 5. Restart the engine. AUTOSTICK Transmission function is monitored electroni- AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the cally for abnormal conditions. If a condition is feature providing manual shift control, giving problem is no longer detected, the transmis- detected that could result in transmission dam- you more control of the vehicle.
• The system will ignore attempts to upshift at In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up MANUAL TRANSMISSION — or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the too low of a vehicle speed. IF EQUIPPED driver, unless an engine lugging or overspeed •...
Shifting shift speed chart. Shift at the vehicle speeds listed for acceleration. When heavily loaded or Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting pulling a trailer these recommended up-shift gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly speeds may not apply. press the accelerator pedal.
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Maximum Recommended Downshift WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) Speeds • When descending a hill, be very careful to Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could downshift one gear at a time to prevent CAUTION! lose their grip, and the vehicle could skid.
NOTE: FOUR–WHEEL DRIVE Vehicle speeds shown in the chart above are OPERATION (COMMAND- for 2H and 4H only, vehicle speeds in 4L TRAC I® OR ROCK-TRAC®) would be significantly less. Reverse Shifting WARNING! To shift into REVERSE, bring the vehicle to a Failure to engage a transfer case position complete stop.
Refer to “Shifting Procedures” in this section for Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles Shift Positions further information on shifting into 4H or 4L. depends on tires of equal size, type, and cir- For additional information on the appropriate cumference on each wheel. Any difference will use of each 4WD system mode position, see The “4WD Indicator Light”...
4L Position Shifting Procedure NOTE: This range locks the front and rear driveshafts Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the 2H to 4H or 4H to 2H together, forcing the front and rear wheels to vehicle completely stopped; however, diffi- Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with rotate at the same speed.
AXLE LOCK (TRU-LOK®) — To activate the system, press the bottom of the This system is controlled by the SWAY BAR AXLE LOCK switch once to lock the rear axle switch located on the instrument panel (to the RUBICON MODELS only (the “Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light”...
NOTE: ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS WARNING! The stabilizer/sway bar may be torque Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance Do not disconnect the stabilizer bar and drive locked due to left and right suspension and a narrower track to make them capable of on hard-surfaced roads or at speeds above height differences.
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS turns or braking. In most cases, there are no road signs, posted speed limits or signal lights. Therefore, you will need to use your own good Side Step Removal — If Equipped judgment on what is safe and what is not. When NOTE: on a trail, you should always be looking ahead Prior to off-road usage, the side steps...
When To Use 4L (Low) Range jerking or lurching. This technique is also used when you need to stop and restart a vehicle on Deep mud creates a great deal of suction When off-road driving, shift into 4L (Low) for a steep incline.
or dunes, reduce your tire pressure to a mini- Keeping a firm grip on the steering wheel, bring Crossing Large Rocks mum of 15 psi (103 kPa) to allow for a greater the vehicle to a complete stop and then inch the When approaching large rocks, choose a path tire surface area.
obstacles with steep sides. Do not attempt to Hill Climbing CAUTION! cross any large obstacle with steep sides at an Hill climbing requires good judgment and a Do not attempt to cross a log with a greater angle great enough to put the vehicle at risk of good understanding of your abilities and your diameter than the running ground clearance a rollover.
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Driving Up Hill WARNING! WARNING! Once you have determined your ability to pro- Never attempt to climb a hill at an angle or Do not descend a steep grade in NEUTRAL. ceed and have shifted into the appropriate gear, turn around on a steep grade. Driving across Use vehicle brakes in conjunction with en- line your vehicle up for the straightest possible run.
If You Stall Or Begin To Lose Headway Driving Through Water CAUTION! If you stall or begin to lose headway while Extreme care should be taken crossing any • Water ingestion into the axles, transmis- climbing a steep hill, allow your vehicle to come type of water.
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bottom condition. Be careful of murky or muddy heaviest vehicle downstream and out of control CAUTION! waters; check for hidden obstacles. Make sure if the water is deep enough to push on the large Muddy waters can reduce the cooling sys- you will not be intruding on any wildlife, and you surface area of the vehicle’s body.
• After extended operation in mud, sand, wa- After Driving Off-Road POWER STEERING ter, or similar dirty conditions, have the radia- Off-road operation puts more stress on your The standard power steering system will give tor, fan, brake rotors, wheels, brake linings, vehicle than does most on-road driving.
The parking brake lever is located in the center CAUTION! WARNING! console. To apply the parking brake, pull the Prolonged operation of the steering system Fluid level should be checked on a level lever up as firmly as possible. To release the at the end of the steering wheel travel will surface and with the engine off to prevent parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, press...
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NOTE: WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • When the parking brake is applied and the • Never use the PARK position on an auto- • Be sure the parking brake is fully disen- automatic transmission is placed in gear, matic transmission as a substitute for the gaged before driving;...
BRAKE SYSTEM Trailer Sway Control (TSC), and Hill Descent The Anti-Lock Brake System conducts a low Control (HDC). All of these systems work to- speed self-test at about 12 mph (20 km/h). If for Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic gether to enhance vehicle stability and control any reason your foot is on the brake when the brake systems.
NOTE: Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! (Continued) During severe braking conditions, a pulsing The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot sensation may occur and a clicking noise braking capability during emergency braking prevent the natural laws of physics from will be heard.
WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! WARNING! those resulting from excessive speed in If the clutch pedal (manual transmission There may be situations on minor hills with a turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or only) remains pressed during the application loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer hydroplaning.
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HSA On Manual Transmission Vehicles WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) The system will work in REVERSE, forward • If you use a trailer brake controller with • Failure to follow these warnings may gears, and NEUTRAL on manual transmission your trailer, your trailer brakes may be cause the vehicle to roll down the incline equipped vehicles.
HSA Off Steps 1-7 must be completed within 90 seconds NOTE: If you wish to turn off the HSA system, follow to turn off HSA. Repeat steps 1-7 to re-enable Anytime the ESC system is in the “Full Off” this procedure: HSA functionality.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator WARNING! (Continued) Light” (located in the instrument cluster), starts This system enhances directional control and ditions. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and stability of the vehicle under various driving driver can prevent accidents.
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limited slip feature described in the TCS sec- evasive maneuver, the ESC system will not WARNING! tion), has been disabled and the "ESC Off engage to assist in maintaining stability. “ESC • When in "ESC Partial Off" mode, the TCS Indicator Light"...
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To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the Limited Differential (BLD) feature described in WARNING! ESC OFF switch. This will restore normal “ESC the TCS section, are turned off until the vehicle With the ESC in "ESC Full Off" mode, the On”...
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This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle RUN position. It should go out with the engine WARNING! is in deep snow, sand, or gravel conditions and running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indi- • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS func- more wheel spin than ESC would normally cator Light”...
NOTE: Trailer Sway Control (TSC) WARNING! TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the If TSC activates while driving, slow the ve- an excessively swaying trailer and will take the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator hicle down, stop at the nearest safe location, appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway.
When enabled, HDC senses the terrain and Enabling HDC TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION activates when the vehicle is descending a hill. 1. Shift the transfer case into 4WD LOW range. HDC speed may be adjusted by the driver to Tire Markings Refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation”...
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• Temporary spare tires are designed for NOTE: the section width. The letter P is absent from this tire size designation. Example: temporary emergency use only. Tempo- • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is 215/65R15 96H. rary high pressure compact spare tires based on U.S.
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EXAMPLE: 215, 235, 145 = Section width in millimeters (mm) 65, 85, 80 = Aspect ratio in percent (%) – Ratio of section height to section width of tire, or 10.5 = Section width in inches (in) R = Construction code –...
EXAMPLE: Load Identification: Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire: • XL = Extra load (or reinforced) tire, or • LL = Light load tire or • C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load –...
EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits) 03 = Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) – 03 means the 3rd week 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) –...
Term Definition Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard. Tire Placard A label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the vehicle’s loading capacity, the original equipment tire sizes and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures. Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 3.
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For further information on GAWRs, vehicle 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver NOTE: loading, and trailer towing, refer to “Vehicle and passengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load Loading”...
Safety Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the WARNING! stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Over- of sluggish response or over responsiveness in WARNING! loading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle the steering. •...
Tire Inflation Pressures after the vehicle has not been driven for at least Tire Pressures For High Speed three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed Operation after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The on the driver’s side B-Pillar or rear edge of the The manufacturer advocates driving at safe cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the...
Radial Ply Tires Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that when ambient temperatures are less than 40°F have experienced a loss of pressure should be (5°C) or if roads are covered with ice or snow. replaced immediately with another Run Flat tire For more information, contact an authorized WARNING! of identical size and service description (Load...
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If you need snow tires, Run Flat Tires — If Equipped CAUTION! select tires equivalent in Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 Because of the reduced ground clearance, size and type to the origi- miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid do not take your vehicle through an auto- nal equipment tires.
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Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your WARNING! (Continued) letter “T” or “S” preceding the size designation. vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited- replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, Example: T145/80D18 103M.
Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators Life Of Tire When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice condi- Tread wear indicators are in the original equip- The service life of a tire is dependent upon tions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above ment tires to help you in determining when your varying factors including, but not limited to: 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds...
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with If you ever replace a wheel, make sure that the WARNING! (Continued) as little exposure to light as possible. Protect wheel’s specifications match those of the origi- resulting in serious injury or death. Use tires from contact with oil, grease, and gasoline.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) DEVICES) • Observe the traction device manufactur- To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to- observe the following precautions: er’s instructions on the method of installa- body clearance. Follow these recommenda- •...
Refer to the “Service and Warranty Handbook” pressure will also increase as the vehicle is CAUTION! (Continued) for the proper maintenance intervals. The rea- driven; this is normal and there should be no in tire size can cause damage to the transfer sons for any rapid or unusual wear should be adjustment for this increased pressure.
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The system will automatically update and the NOTE: CAUTION! “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will • The TPMS is not intended to replace nor- • The TPMS has been optimized for the extinguish once the updated tire pressures mal tire care and maintenance, nor to pro- original equipment tires and wheels.
Base System Monitoring Telltale Light” to illuminate or the NOTE: chime to sound while it is stored in the spare tire The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) When filling warm tires, the tire pressure location. uses wireless technology with wheel rim may need to be increased up to an additional mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pres- 4 psi (30 kPa) above the recommended cold...
• If your vehicle is not equipped with a 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or the low-pressure warning limit in any of matching full size spare wheel and tire the four active road tires. The vehicle may wheel housings.
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NOTE: Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings It is particularly important, for you to regu- larly check the tire pressure in all of your tires and to maintain the proper pressure. The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) con- cluster, and an audible chime will be sists of the following components:...
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NOTE: flash, the "SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" message TPM Sensors but they may not be located in the will not be present, and a pressure value will be correct vehicle position. However, the system When filling warm tires, the tire pressure displayed instead of dashes.
• If your vehicle is not equipped with a TEM message for a minimum of five sec- (TPM) Sensors. Then, drive the vehicle for 20 matching full-size spare wheel and tire onds and then display dashes (- -) in place minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h).
FUEL REQUIREMENTS — Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such Ethanol as hard starting, stalling and stumble. If you The manufacturer recommends that your ve- GASOLINE ENGINES experience these problems, try another brand hicle be operated on fuel containing no more This engine is designed to meet all emissions of gasoline before considering service for the than 10% ethanol.
Clean Air Gasoline Materials Added to Fuel WARNING! (Continued) Many gasolines are now being blended that Besides using unleaded gasoline with the and never sit in a parked vehicle with the contribute to cleaner air, especially in those proper octane rating, gasolines that contain engine running for an extended period.
ADDING FUEL 3. Rotate the ignition key back to the left to WARNING! remove. • Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap (gas Locking Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) 4. To replace the cap, insert it into the filler neck cap) slowly to prevent fuel spray from the The locking gas cap is located on the left side of and tighten to the right until at least three...
NOTE: next time the vehicle is started. This might Common Towing Definitions indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is The following trailer towing related definitions • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, detected twice in a row, the system will turn on will assist you in understanding the following the fuel tank is full.
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Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Frontal Area Weight-Distributing Hitch The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front The frontal area is the maximum height multi- A weight-distributing system works by applying and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front plied by the maximum width of the front of a leverage through spring (load) bars.
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Max. Tongue Wt. Body Style Engine Transmission Axle Ratio Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) (See Note) Manual 3.21/3.73 2,205 lbs (1,000 kg) 110 lbs (50 kg) 2–Door 3.6L Engine...
Trailer And Tongue Weight or dealer-installed options, must be consid- Perform the maintenance listed in the “Service ered as part of the total load on your vehicle. And Warranty Handbook.” Refer to “Service Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in Refer to the Tire and Loading Information And Warranty Handbook”...
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• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) damage before towing a trailer. Refer to • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do • Total weight must be distributed be- “Tires – General Information” in “Starting and not overload your vehicle or trailer.
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• Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers WARNING! (Continued) over 1,000 lbs (454 kg), and required for • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping trailers in excess of 1,654 lbs (750 kg). distance. When towing, you should allow for additional space between your vehicle and CAUTION! the vehicle in front of you.
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Function Wire Color Function Wire Color Function Wire Color Number Number Number Right Turn Black/Green Reverse Blue/Red Return for Red/Brown Signal lights Contact (Pin) 9 Right Rear Green/Red Permanent Position, Power Supply NOTE: Side Marker (+12V) The allocation pin 12 has been changed Lights, and Power Supply Yellow...
Towing Tips NOTE: Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, Check the automatic transmission fluid level • Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. stopping and backing the trailer in an area away before towing (gasoline engine only).
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Four-Wheel Drive Models See Instructions • Automatic transmission in PARK • Manual transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL [N]) Flat Tow NONE • Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) •...
Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) CAUTION! (Continued) Use the following procedure to prepare your Drive Models • Manual transmissions must be placed in vehicle for recreational towing. NOTE: gear (not in Neutral) for recreational towing. The transfer case must be shifted into NEU- •...
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1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 11. Firmly apply the parking brake. Shifting Out of NEUTRAL (N) Use the following procedure to prepare your 2. Press and hold the brake pedal. 12. Shift the transmission into PARK or place vehicle for normal usage.
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9. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or place manual transmission in NEUTRAL. 10. Release the brake pedal. 11. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle. 12. Start the engine. 13. Press and hold the brake pedal. 14. Release the parking brake. 15.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located In any of the following situations, you can down an impending overheat condition: on the instrument panel below the climate reduce the potential for overheating by taking controls.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are SPECIFICATIONS properly seated against the wheel. Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to WARNING! the vehicle.
Jack Location WARNING! (Continued) The jack and lug wrench are located in the rear • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is danger- storage compartment. ous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack.
Preparations For Jacking 6. Block both the front WARNING! (Continued) and rear of the wheel 1. Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the diagonally opposite slippery areas. wheel to be raised. of the jacking posi- •...
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4. Operate the jack from the front or the rear of the vehicle. Place the jack under the axle tube, as shown. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully en- gaged. Jack Warning Label CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the...
6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 11. Secure the tire, jack, and tools in their 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning proper locations. the jack handle counterclockwise. 7. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with the cone-shaped 4.
JUMP-STARTING WARNING! WARNING! PROCEDURES • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause whenever the hood is raised. It can start jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a personal injury.
3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the Connecting The Jumper Cables WARNING! (Continued) battery, park the vehicle within the jumper 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper the battery to explode and could result in cables reach, set the parking brake and cable to the positive (+) post of the dis- personal injury.
3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE NOTE: cable from the positive (+) post of the Press the ESC Off switch, to place the If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in booster battery.
• Do not use the tow eye to free a stuck WARNING! vehicle. Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. in this section for further information. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, WARNING! of the axle and tires.
Insert the flat end of the jack handle through the CAUTION! (Continued) tow eye and tighten, refer to “Jacking and Tire • Tow eyes MUST NOT be used to tow Changing in Section 6 for information”. The tow vehicles off the road or where there are eye must be fully seated to the attaching obstacles.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE 7. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL posi- tion. If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever can- not be moved out of the PARK position, you can 8. The vehicle may then be started in NEU- use the following procedure to temporarily TRAL.
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Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground 4WD MODELS See instructions under “Recreational Towing” • Automatic Transmission in PARK • Manual Transmission in gear ( NOT in Neutral) Flat Tow NONE • Transfer Case in NEUTRAL • Tow in forward direction Front NOT ALLOWED Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow...
Without The Ignition Key CAUTION! Special care must be taken when the vehicle is • Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. towed with the ignition in the LOCK position. Internal damage to the transmission or The only approved method of towing without the transfer case will occur if a front or rear ignition key is with a flatbed truck.
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC next time the vehicle is started. This might CAUTION! indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is SYSTEM — OBD II • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could detected twice in a row, the system will turn on Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated cause further damage to the emission con- the MIL.
Engine Oil — Gasoline Engine Engine Oil Selection CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or Checking Oil Level under all types of operating conditions, the To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s perform repairs and service when neces- manufacturer only recommend engine oils that engine, the engine oil must be maintained at the...
Engine Oil Filter CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) The engine oil filter should be replaced with a Do not use chemical flushes in your engine one is near the engine compartment before new filter at every engine oil change. oil as the chemicals can damage your en- starting the vehicle with the air induction Engine Oil Filter Selection gine.
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Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal 2. Remove air hose and loosen clean air hose 3. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air clamp then release the spring clips on the air cleaner filter. 1. Remove the bolts from the air cleaner intake intake cover.
4. Remove the air cleaner filter element from Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation Accessory Drive Belt Inspection the housing assembly. NOTE: WARNING! Inspect and clean the housing if dirt or • Do not attempt to inspect an accessory debris is present before replacing the air filter element.
When inspecting accessory drive belts, small Conditions that would require replacement: Maintenance-Free Battery cracks that run across ribbed surface of belt Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance- • Rib chunking (one or more ribs has sepa- from rib to rib, are considered normal. These free battery.
Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air condi- • Battery posts, terminals, and related ac- • The air conditioning system contains re- tioner should be checked and serviced by an cessories contain lead and lead com- frigerant under high pressure.
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Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling NOTE: R134a — If Equipped Use only manufacturer approved A/C sys- R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydro- tem PAG compressor oil, and refrigerants. fluorocarbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an Air Conditioning Filter Replacement ozone-saving product.
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4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure 6. Remove the two particulate air filters from 7. Install the A/C air filter with the air filter the two air filter access doors to the HVAC the HVAC air inlet housing. Pull the filter position indicators pointing in the same di- housing.
Body Lubrication Windshield Wiper Blades The wiper blades and wiper arms should be inspected periodically, not just when wiper per- Locks and all body pivot points, including such Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and formance problems are experienced. This in- items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft spection should include the following points:...
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1. Lift the wiper arm to raise the wiper blade off 2. To disengage the wiper blade from the wiper 3. With the wiper blade disengaged, remove of the glass, until the wiper arm is in the full arm, press the release tab on the wiper the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
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Installing The Front Wipers Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation 2. Remove the wiper arm nut and gently rock the wiper arm while pulling towards you to 1. Lift the wiper arm off of the glass, until the 1. Remove the rear wiper arm pivot cap To remove wiper arm from the stud.
hold the wiper arm as you pull the wiper 4. Still grasping the wiper blade, move the Installing The Rear Wiper blade away from the wiper arm past its stop wiper blade away from the wiper arm to 1. Insert the wiper blade pivot pin into the far enough to unsnap the wiper blade pivot disengage.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passen- CAUTION! system in cold weather, select a solution or ger compartment. In addition, have the exhaust • The catalytic converter requires the use of mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature system inspected each time the vehicle is unleaded fuel only.
NOTE: Cooling System Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tight- Intentional tampering with emissions con- ness of the connection at the coolant recovery trol systems can result in civil penalties WARNING! bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for being assessed against you.
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If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or Adding Coolant CAUTION! (Continued) contains visible sediment, have an authorized Your vehicle has been built with an improved If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is dealer clean and flush with OAT coolant (anti- engine coolant (OAT coolant conforming to introduced into the cooling system in an freeze) (conforming to MS-12106).
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distilled water. Use higher concentrations a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill WARNING! (Continued) (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below with OAT coolant (conforming to MS- • Do not use a pressure cap other than the −34° F (−37° C) are anticipated. 12106) as soon as possible.
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• Do not change the thermostat for Summer or The radiator normally remains completely full, If an examination of your engine compartment so there is no need to remove the radiator cap shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, Winter operation.
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Power Disc Brakes WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) Disc brakes do not require adjustment; how- • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can wrong type of brake fluid can severely ever, several hard stops during the break-in damage your brake system and/or impair result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine period are recommended to seat the linings and wear off any foreign material.
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NOTE: using transmission sealers as they may ad- 3. Run the engine at idle speed and normal versely affect seals. No chemical flushes should be used in any operating temperature. transmission; only the approved lubricant 4. Fully apply the parking brake, and press the should be used.
cants, and Genuine Parts" for fluid specifica- Fluid And Filter Changes CAUTION! Refer to the “Service and Warranty Handbook” tions). After adding any quantity of oil If the fluid temperature is below 50°F (10°C) for the proper maintenance intervals. through the dipstick tube, wait a minimum of it may not register on the dipstick.
Fluid Level Check Selection Of Lubricant Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. Use only manufacturer’s recommended fluid. The fluid level should be between the bottom of Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” the fill hole and a point not more than 3/16 in in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”...
• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power Selection Of Lubricant What Causes Corrosion? Use only manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Corrosion is the result of deterioration or re- buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” moval of paint and protective coatings from your the paint finish.
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• If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision NOTE: Interior Care or similar cause that destroys the paint and Use MOPAR® Total Clean or equivalent to If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor protective coating, have your vehicle re- clean fabric upholstery and carpeting.
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Glass Surfaces Seat Belt Maintenance Appearance Care For Fabric Top Models All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with regular basis with MOPAR® Glass Cleaner, or chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will CAUTION! any commercial household-type glass cleaner.
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CAUTION! movable roof panels may damage the not up and down. MOPAR® Jeep Soft seals, causing water to leak into the vehi- Failure to follow these cautions may cause Glass Window Cleaner or equivalent will cle’s interior.
3. Always rinse thoroughly with cold water, dry. Aggressively work the MOPAR® Soft WARNING! (Continued) then wipe with a soft and slightly moist, clean Top Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant or equiva- Failure to use proper fuses may result in cloth. lent into the zipper teeth.
Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini fuses and relays. A label that identifies each compo- nent is printed on the inside of the cover. Totally Integrated Power Module Cavity Cartridge Fuse...
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 2 Amp Grey Clock Spring – 25 Amp Clear Power Inverter – If Equipped – 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #1/Rain Sensor – 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC SELECT) – 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat –...
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 15 Amp Blue Left Tail/License/Park Lamp – 15 Amp Blue Right Tail/Park/Run Lamp – 25 Amp Clear Auto Shut Down (ASD #1 and #2) – 15 Amp Blue Cabin Compartment Node Interior Light, Switch Bank –...
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Park Assist, Climate Control System, Headlamp Wash, Compass – 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors – 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet – 10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake System, Electronic Stability Control, Stop Lamp Switch, Fuel Pump Relay –...
VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS Front Position Lamps (2) ..12V14W Stop/Rear Position Lamps (2) ..P27/7W If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more Interior Lights Bulb Type than 21 days, you may want to take steps to Rear Direction Lamps (2) .
Headlamp 9. Pull the bulb from the housing. Front Park/Turn Signal 1. Open hood and support using prop rod. 10. Install the bulb into the headlamp housing. 1. Remove the front grille. Turn the retainers along the top 1/4 turn counterclockwise and 2.
Front Fog Lamp Rear Fog Lamp 2. Separate the housing from the body by pushing the lamp inboard while pulling the 1. Reach under the vehicle to access the back 1. Reach under the vehicle to access the back lamp away from the body. of the front fog lamp.
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Engine 3.6L Power 146 kW @ 5,000 RPM Torque 315 N.m @ 4,000 RPM Maximum Vehicle Speed Consult your Salesperson NOTE: A chime will sound if the vehicle speed exceeds 75 mph (120 km/h). It will continue to chime until the vehicle speed is reduced below 75 mph (120 km/h).
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) that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106, or an equivalent coolant. Engine Oil –...
Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Use only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid. Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR®...
• Service history of your vehicle. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE When you contact the distributor, please pro- vide all of the following information: • An accurate description of the problem and the The manufacturer’s distributors are vitally inter- • Your name, address and phone number. ested in your satisfaction with their products conditions under which it occurs.