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Page 1 Challenger 2 0 1 3 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
Page 2: Driving And Alcohol
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or optional name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision tion.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ....19 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....27 WINDOWS ......41 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Energy Management Feature ....56 ▫ Child Restraints ..... . .74 ▫...
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition switch.
Page 15: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
Page 16: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK or place the manual then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 NOTE: The power window switches, radio, power sun- CAUTION! (Continued) roof (if equipped), and ignition-powered power outlets will • Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either: remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch •...
Page 18: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or remove the Key Fob from vehicle, cycle the ignition others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 19: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 SENTRY KEY® on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. This condition will result in the The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unau- engine being shut off after two seconds. thorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
Page 20: Replacement Keys
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Replacement Keys At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the required for authorized dealer replacement of Key Fobs.
Page 21: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Customer Key Programming VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors performed at an authorized dealer. and trunk for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unauthorized operation.
Page 22: To Arm The System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Arm The System 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle: Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm: • Press LOCK on the interior power door lock switch 1.
Page 23: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 To Disarm The System NOTE: The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 24: Security System Manual Override
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery ILLUMINATED ENTRY becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound.
Page 25: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: NOTE: Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into the ignition switch disables the system from responding to • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- any button presses from that RKE transmitter. Driving at tesy lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system the Dome ON position (extreme top position).
Page 26: To Unlock The Doors
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • When not using the EVIC, perform the following steps: To Unlock The Doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer within five seconds, to unlock both doors.
Page 27 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • When not using the EVIC, perform the following steps: NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the 1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed Security Alarm.
Page 28: To Lock The Doors
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- If equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry), ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” under “Things To Know Alarm.
Page 29: To Open The Trunk
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- If equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry), ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” under “Things To Know ignition switch in the OFF position and the Key Fob Before Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 30: Programming Additional Transmitters
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Transmitter Battery Replacement • The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while the NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. Panic Alarm is activated.
Page 31: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 3. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved halves of the case together. Make sure there is an even by the party responsible for compliance could void the “gap”...
Page 32: How To Use Remote Start
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Battery at an acceptable charge level NOTE: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic • RKE PANIC button not pressed transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. • System not disabled from previous remote start event •...
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 • For security, power window and power sunroof op- To Enter Remote Start Mode eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is Press and release the REMOTE START button in the Remote Start mode. on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- •...
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle feature, the message “Push Button/Insert Key” will Before the end of 15 minute cycle, press and release the display in the EVIC until you push the START button.
Page 35: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 DOOR LOCKS If the door lock knob is down when you shut the door, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the Key Fob is Manual Door Locks not inside the vehicle before closing the door. To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door trim panel downward.
Page 36: Power Door Locks
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil- dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 If you press the power door lock switch while the Key Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Fob is in the ignition, and either door is open, the power The doors will unlock automatically if: locks will not operate.
Page 38: Keyless Enter-N-Go™ - If Equipped
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming 5. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor- NOTE: If you do not hear the chime, it means that the mation Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- system did not enter the programming mode and you...
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 NOTE: • Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru- ment Panel” for further information. • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re- sponse time.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Passenger Side: If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKE...
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors: With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, press the door handle LOCK button to lock both doors.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Do NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door NOTE: handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
Page 43: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 WINDOWS There is a single window control on the passenger’s door trim panel that operates the window on the passenger’s Power Windows door. The window controls will operate only when the The window controls on the driver’s door control both of ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or ACC position.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To open the window part way, press the window switch WARNING! to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power windows.
Page 45: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Wind Buffeting NOTE: The transmission must be in PARK before the button will operate. If equipped with a manual transmis- Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of sion, the vehicle speed must be under 5 mph (8 km/h) pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the before the button will operate.
Page 46: Trunk Safety Warning
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, the TRUNK SAFETY WARNING Trunk Open symbol will display in the instrument cluster indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display WARNING! will reappear once the trunk is closed. Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, With the ignition switch in the OFF position or the key either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or...
Page 47: Trunk Emergency Release
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Trunk Emergency Release OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency Release Some of the most important safety features in your lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the vehicle are the restraint systems: event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the •...
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage enhance occupant protection by managing occupant inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different energy during an impact event rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be belt properly (see section on Child Restraints) should be moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- Front Air Bags room to inflate.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more (SABIC) — if equipped and Seat-Mounted Side Air severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work Bags (SAB) also need room to inflate.
Page 51: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even Lap/Shoulder Belts on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with and cause a collision that includes you.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • Two people should never be belted into a single vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat seat belt.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Latch Plate Latch Plate To Buckle 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the not protect you properly.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull comfortable and not resting on your neck.
Page 56: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ tion.
Page 57: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage: The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably which are used to secure a child restraint system.
Page 58: Energy Management Feature
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE position that has a belt with this feature. Children WARNING! 12 years old and under should always be properly • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if restrained in the rear seat. the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode (ALR) feature or any other seat belt function is not...
Page 59: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Seat Belt Pretensioners Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®) The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
Page 60: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph Seat Belts And Pregnant Women (8 km/h), BeltAlert® will provide both audio and visual We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts notification.
Page 61: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating posi- tions.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, inflation based on several factors, including the severity and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • Steering Wheel and Column Advanced Front Air Bag Features • Instrument Panel The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides • Knee Impact Bolster output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as •...
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may • No objects should be placed over or near the air provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant bag on the instrument panel, because any such during a side impact.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- WARNING! (Continued) brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that • Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, do require air bag occupant protection. not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your WARNING!
Page 67: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Always sit upright as possible with your back against the Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) appropriate sized child restraint, infant restraint or The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the required for this vehicle.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of frontal collisions, including some that may produce sub- the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the stantial vehicle damage —...
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad- ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large noted that could affect the air bag system.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain Inflator Units (SABIC) Inflator Units The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are de- During collisions where the impact is confined to a signed to activate only in certain side collisions.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of the battery has power or until the ignition key is whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation or all of the following may occur: continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- •...
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
Page 74: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint You will want to have the air bags ready to Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may inflate for your protection in a collision.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle non-trivial crash situation occurs;...
Page 76: Child Restraints
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Restraints Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all Standards.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Children who are two years old or younger Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Toddlers and who have not reached the height or Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear...
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old. Children should remain rearward-facing until they Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- reach the highest weight or height allowed by their facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until convertible child seat.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Older Children And Child Restraints belt-positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt. Children who are two years old or who have outgrown their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward- WARNING! facing in the vehicle.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats 3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s shoulder between their neck and arm? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend 4.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – LATCH – Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only Restraint...
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 LATCH-equipped child seats without using the vehicle’s LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In seat belts. Some seating positions may have a top tether This Vehicle anchorage but no lower anchorages. In these seating positions, the seat belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint.
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system weight + weight of the child until the combined weight of the restraint) for using the LATCH child and the child restraint is anchorage system to attach the 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Can two child restraints be at- Never “share” a LATCH anchorage tached using a common lower with two or more child restraints. LATCH anchorage? If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchor- ages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the...
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Locating The LATCH Anchorages In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end WARNING! to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage. Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 2. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the 5. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more top tether anchorage.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt WARNING! When using the LATCH attaching system to install a Improper installation of a child restraint to the child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- used by other occupants or being used to secure child straint.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Belt Restraints in this Vehicle The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with either a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to the with the seat belt to attach a forward...
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether 1.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect belt path opening of the child restraint, you may have the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether trouble tightening the seat belt.
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path Anchorage for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head Look behind the seating position where you restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, plan to install the child restraint to find the...
Page 97: Transporting Pets
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Transporting Pets Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
Page 98: Engine Break-In Recommendations
96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS which vehicle operations will occur. For the recom- mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Mainte- A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain nance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”. (engine, transmission, clutch, and rear axle) in your new vehicle.
Page 99: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 SAFETY TIPS WARNING! (Continued) Transporting Passengers • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. Exhaust Gas WARNING! WARNING! •...
Page 100: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes WARNING! (Continued) to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, • If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised open, make sure that all windows are closed and for lubrication or oil change.
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Air Bag Warning Light Floor Mat Safety Information The light should come on and remain on for Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the vehicle.
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never place or install floor mats or other floor • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly driver footwell while the vehicle is moving.
Page 103: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of MIRRORS ......108 Sun Visor .
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED ..144 LIGHTS ......162 ▫...
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ Flash-To-Pass ......167 ▫ To Deactivate ......175 ▫...
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE ....184 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..194 ▫...
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 CUPHOLDERS ......201 CONSOLE FEATURES ....203 ▫...
Page 110: Mirrors
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
Page 111: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when CAUTION! the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate. To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Page 112: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.
Page 113: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 move. When you are finished adjusting the mirror, turn Heated Mirrors — If Equipped the control to the center position to prevent accidentally These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This moving a mirror.
Page 114: Slide-On-Rod" And Extender Features Of Sun Visor
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE mirror cover upward. The light turns on automatically. parallel to the side window, grabbing the sun visor with Close the mirror cover to turn off the light. your left hand pull rearwards until the sun visor is in the desired position.
Page 115: Uconnect® Phone - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect® Phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit Uconnect® Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s vehicle communications system.
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Command Button WARNING! Actual button location may vary with the ra- Any voice commanded system should be used only dio. The individual buttons are described in the in safe driving conditions following all applicable “Operation”...
Page 117: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • For each feature explanation in this section, only the Operation compound form of the voice command is given. You Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect® can also break the commands into parts and say each Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect®...
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Help Command To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your mobile phone Owner’s Manual. The If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to Uconnect® website may also provide detailed instruc- know your options at any prompt, say “Help”...
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to Dial By Saying A Number give the Uconnect® Phone a name for your mobile • Press the button to begin. phone. Each mobile phone that is paired should be •...
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will prompt you to say the name of the Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook person you want to call. Transfer From Mobile Phone • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, Uconnect®...
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down- Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook loaded and updated every time a phone is connected NOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect® Phonebook is to the Uconnect®...
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- button to begin. book, you will be given the opportunity to add more • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the “Phonebook Edit Entry”.
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 mobile and a home number, but you can add “John from the list, press the button while the Doe’s” work number later using the “Phonebook Edit Uconnect® Phone is playing the desired entry and say Entry”...
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect® Phone will ask you to verify that you • The Uconnect® Phone will play the names of all the wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook. phonebook entries, including the downloaded phone- book entries, if available.
Page 125: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Phone Call Features Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect® Phone if the feature(s) are available on your If a call is currently in progress and you have another mobile service plan.
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Conference Call Between Calls” in this section. To combine two calls, refer When two calls are in progress (one active and one on to “Conference Call”...
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Call Termination Call Continuation To end a call in progress, momentarily press the but- Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the ton. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there Uconnect®...
Page 128: Uconnect® Phone Features
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Phone Features Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is Language Selection reachable: To change the language that the Uconnect® Phone is • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency using: number for your area.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 NOTE: WARNING! • The emergency number dialed is based on the country To use you Uconnect® Phone System in an emer- where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and gency, your mobile phone must be: Canada and 060 for Mexico).
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You should program the desired Towing Assis- Working With Automated Systems tance phone number using the Voice Command system. This method is used in instances where one generally has To do this, press the button and say “Setup”, followed by to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while “Towing Assistance”.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Saying a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by NOTE: “Send”, is also to be used for navigating through an • You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone automated customer service center menu structure, and network configurations.
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect® Phone keypad and still use the Uconnect®...
Page 133: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF) Advanced Phone Connectivity When you mute the Uconnect® Phone, you will still be Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone able to hear the conversation coming from the other The Uconnect® Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans- party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE List Paired Mobile Phone Names Select Another Mobile Phone • Press the This feature allows you to select and start using another button to begin. phone paired with the Uconnect® Phone. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 135: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones Voice Training • Press the For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- button to begin. nizing their voice commands or numbers, the Uconnect® • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say Phone Voice Training feature may be used.
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE best results, the Voice Training session should be com- Voice Command pleted when the vehicle is parked with the engine • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to running, all windows closed, and the blower fan provide at least ½...
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • Performance is maximized under: • It is not recommended to store similar sounding names • low-to-medium blower setting, in the Uconnect® Phonebook. • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect® Phone Lo- •...
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Far End Audio Performance Recent Calls If your phone supports “Automatic Phonebook Down- • Audio quality is maximized under: load”, Uconnect® Phone can list your Outgoing, Incom- • low-to-medium blower setting, ing and Missed Calls. •...
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 After reading a message, you can “Reply” or “Forward” Uconnect® Phone will prompt you to say the name or the message using Uconnect® Phone. number of the person you wish to send the message to. Send Messages: List of Preset Messages: You can send messages using Uconnect®...
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 9. Call me later Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop 10. Thanks the system from announcing the new incoming messages. 11. See You in 15 minutes •...
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Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) zero cancel confirmation prompts continue three delete four dial five download edit seven emergency eight English nine erase all star (*) Espanol plus (+) Francais pound (#) help...
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) list phones redial mobile return to main menu return or main menu mute select phone select mute off send new entry set up phone settings or phone set up other...
Page 146: General Information
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Command System Operation RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the The Uconnect® Voice Command system allows following conditions: you to control your AM, FM radio, disc player, •...
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Pressing the Voice Command button while the WARNING! system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or Any voice commanded system should be used only change commands.
Page 148: Commands
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice Com- Main Menu mand button and say “Help” or “Main Menu”. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the Commands main menu.
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Radio AM • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Disc Mode Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode To switch to Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) mode, say To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you “Bluetooth Streaming”. In this mode, you may say the may say the following commands: following commands: •...
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — • “Change to setup” During the playback you may press the Voice Com- • “Main menu setup” or mand button to stop playing memos. You pro- •...
Page 152: Voice Training
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training SEATS For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect® vehicle. Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. WARNING! 1.
Page 153: Power Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Power Seats Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward The power seat switches are located on the outboard side The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. of the front seat cushions. The power seat switches are Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will used to control the position of the seat.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Lumbar — If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats are also equipped with power lumbar. The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support.
Page 155: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 WARNING! CAUTION! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Do not place any article under a power seat or Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to control which could cause a collision and serious the seat controls.
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. WARNING! Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF.
Page 157: Manual Forward Or Rearward Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Manual Forward Or Rearward Adjustment The adjusting bar is located at the front of the seat, near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once the seat is in the desired position.
Page 158: Passenger Seat Easy Entry
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Passenger Seat Easy Entry On the passenger seat, pull forward on the lever located on the side of the seatback in order to dump the seatback and slide the seat forward. You can also temporarily remove the seat belt from the guide loop on the seat and allow the seat belt to retract out of the way.
Page 159: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Head Restraints Active Head Restraints — Front Seats Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with by restricting head movement in the event of a rear Active Head Restraints (AHR).
Page 160: Folding Rear Seat
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Folding Rear Seat Folded Rear Seat When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat strap.
Page 162: To Open And Close The Hood
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper sta- bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp- erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- mately 6 in (15 cm), and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
Page 164: Lights
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Headlights And Parking Lights The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights and fog lights.
Page 165: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only) This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the A approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on...
Page 166: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the OFF Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped position while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off The headlights will come on as Daytime Running Lights the headlights within 45 seconds.
Page 167: Lights-On Reminder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is in the OFF position, a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights — If Equipped The front fog light switch is built into the head- light switch.
Page 168: Multifunction Lever
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights. The on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show multifunction lever is located on the left side of the proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 169: Lane Change Assist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Lane Change Assist NOTE: If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond will shut off.
Page 170: Interior Lights
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights The interior lights come on when a door is opened. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is placed in the OFF position. This will occur if the interior lights were switched on manually or are on because a door is open.
Page 171: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Dome Light Position WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the The multifunction lever operates the windshield second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior wipers and washer when the ignition is placed in the lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this ON/RUN or ACC position.
Page 172: Intermittent Wiper System
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the first wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every second detent past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper to a maximum of approximately 36 seconds between operation, or to the second detent past the intermittent cycles.
Page 173: Windshield Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Windshield Washers WARNING! To use the washer, push the multifunction lever inward Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield (toward the steering column) and hold it for as long as could lead to a collision. You might not see other washer spray is desired.
Page 174: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be enabled or disabled. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea- tures)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward.
Page 175: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 steering column in position, push the lever upward until fully engaged. WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Page 176: To Activate
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on the same time.
Page 177: To Deactivate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 To Deactivate Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 mph (1.6 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL the button results in an increase of 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Page 178: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the vehicle set speed. The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.
Page 179: Parksense® Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 ParkSense® Sensors audible warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle. The four ParkSense® sensors, located in the rear fascia/ bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is ParkSense®...
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Park Assist System Off Slow Tone The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Fast Tone Continuous Tone...
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than...
Page 183: Enabling/Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Enabling/Disabling ParkSense® Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled through the Customer-Programmable Features section of the EVIC. During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense® Rear Park The available choices are: OFF, Sound Only, or Sound and Assist System has detected a faulted condition, the Display.
Page 184: Cleaning The Parksense® System
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you turn ParkSense® off in DRIVE, the instrument or other obstruction and then cycle the ignition. If the message continues to appear see an authorized dealer. cluster will display PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF for five seconds.
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 • Obstacles such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc., CAUTION! (Continued) must not be placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using fascia/bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do ParkSense®...
Page 186: Courtesy/Reading Lights
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE Courtesy/Reading Lights The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights At the forward end of the overhead console are two and sunglass storage. Universal Garage Door Opener courtesy/reading lights. (HomeLink®) button and a power sunroof switch may Press the lens to turn on the light.
Page 187: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
Page 188: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Ensure your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- gram. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink® button you want to program and the hand-held trans- mitter button.
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), NOTE: If the garage door opener/device does not acti- locate the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. This can vate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is complete the training.
Page 191: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Programming A Non-Rolling Code NOTE: • It may take up to 30 seconds or longer in some cases For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured before 1995. for the channel to train. • If the EVIC displays “DID NOT TRAIN” repeat from 1.
Page 192: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig- nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, mission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink® follow these steps: to pick up the signal during programming.
Page 193: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 4. Continue to hold buttons until the EVIC display Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button changes from “CHANNEL # TRAINING” to “CHAN- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, NEL # TRAINED”, then release both buttons. follow these steps: NOTE: 1.
Page 194: Security
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Security Troubleshooting Tips It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, in your vehicle. here are some of the most common solutions: •...
Page 195: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following while you are programming the universal trans- two conditions: ceiver.
Page 196: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and visors on the overhead console. do not leave the key in the ignition switch. Occu- pants, particularly unattended children, can be- come entrapped by the power sunroof while oper- ating the power sunroof switch.
Page 197: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Opening Sunroof — Express Closing Sunroof — Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half Press the switch forward and release it within one-half second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automati- second and the sunroof will close automatically from any cally from any position.
Page 198: Pinch Protect Feature
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pinch Protect Feature Venting Sunroof — Express This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of Press and release the Vent button within one half second the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- and the sunroof will open to the vent position.
Page 199: Wind Buffeting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Wind Buffeting Ignition Off Operation Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of For Vehicles Not Equipped With The Electronic Vehicle pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the Information Center (EVIC) ears.
Page 200: Electrical Power Outlets
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS NOTE: To ensure proper operation a MOPAR® cigar knob and element must be used. There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) electrical power outlets on this vehicle. Both of the outlets are protected by a fuse. CAUTION! The front 12 Volt power outlet has power available only •...
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Front Power Outlet Center Console Power Outlet The center console power outlet is powered directly from Items plugged into this power outlet may discharge the the battery (power available at all times). battery and/or prevent the engine from starting.
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
Page 203: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw only. Do not insert any other object in the power power from the vehicle’s battery even when not in outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 204: Rear Cupholders
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Cupholders The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintaining a resting place for the rear occupant’s el- bows.
Page 205: Console Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Rear Cupholders Sliding Console Armrest CONSOLE FEATURES Console Storage The center console has a storage compartment located Sliding Center Console Armrest underneath the armrest, and also contains a 12 Volt The center console armrest slides forward with three power outlet, a molded-in coin holder (designed to hold detents to provide flexibility for comfort, cupholder use various size coins).
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE UCI supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod® and WARNING! iPhone® devices. Refer to “Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) — If Equipped” in “Understanding Your Instru- Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment Panel”...
Page 207: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to The rear window defroster button is located on the heating elements: the climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button •...
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Sport Mode......232 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..210 ▫...
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operation Instructions — CD MODE for Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/ NAV — If Equipped ....241 CD and MP3 Audio Play ....257 ▫...
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 ▫ Controlling The iPod® Or External USB CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...279 Device Using Radio Buttons ....270 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE ▫...
Page 212: Instrument Panel Features
210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlets 6 — ESC OFF Switch 11 — Ignition Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Sport Button 12 — Trunk Release Button 3 — Glove Compartment 8 — Hazard Warning Switch 13 —...
Page 213: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 214: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Speedometer 1. Fuel Gauge Indicates vehicle speed. The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when 4. Electronic Speed Control Indicator Light the ignition switch is placed in the ON/RUN position. This light will turn on when the electronic 2.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 6. Charging System Warning Light 7. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg- This light will turn on briefly as a bulb check ing system. The light should turn on when the when the ignition switch is placed in the ON/ ignition switch is placed in the ON/RUN position and RUN position.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Also, have the system checked by an authorized dealer if CAUTION! (Continued) the light does not come on during starting. drops back into the normal range. If the pointer 8. Temperature Gauge remains on the “H,” and you hear a chime, turn the engine OFF immediately and call for service.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 NOTE: 11. Engine Temperature Warning Light • A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven This light will turn on and a single chime will more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on. sound to warn of an overheated engine condition.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ NOTE: Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo- Light” in the instrument cluster will come on mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 13. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator 15. High Beam Indicator Light — If Equipped This indicator will turn on when the high beam This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- headlights are on. Push the multifunction lever trol (ESC) is off.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17. Shift Lever Indicator — Automatic Transmission NOTE: U.S. Federal regulations require that upon trans- Only fer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the pur- chaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the driven.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 20. Brake Warning Light The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. This light monitors various brake functions, NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp including brake fluid level and parking brake cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi- application.
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS 21. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the...
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when operating properly.
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the 23. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System to continue to function properly. (ABS).
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 24. Low Fuel Light CAUTION! This light will turn on and a single chime will Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator sound when the fuel level drops to 1/8 tank. Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine 25.
Page 226: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system conveniently allows the driver to select a (EVIC) variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- following: tures a driver-interactive display which is located in the •...
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 The system allows the driver to select information by MENU Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the MENU button to access wheel: the main menu, or to return to the main menu from the sub-menus.
Page 228: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single SELECT Button chime) Press and release the SELECT button for access • Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) to main menus, sub-menus or to select a per- sonal setting in the setup menu.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 • Clearing Channels • Service Keyless System • Channels Cleared • Wrong Key • Did Not Train • Damaged Key • Low Tire Pressure (with a single chime) • Key not Programmed • Service TPM System (with a single chime) •...
Page 230: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Oil Change Indicator System Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Oil Change Required 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.) indicator system.
Page 231: Trip Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you The Trip Functions mode displays the following. start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not • Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode — If reset.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Saver Mode–On Fuel Saver Mode–Off • This feature allows you to monitor when you are • Distance To Empty (DTE) driving in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to • Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with modify driving habits in order to increase fuel the fuel remaining in the tank.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 • Elapsed Time NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value. when the ignition switch is in the ACC position.
Page 234: Sport Mode
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Sport Mode This light will illuminate when the sport mode is selected. This mode provides performance based tuning. For further information, refer to ”Sport Mode” in “Starting And Operating”. Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Display — If Equipped When the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed to change ignition switch positions, the Keyless Enter-N- Go™...
Page 235: Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (Dss) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Starting And Oper- Mode will only be available for video media sources ating” for more information. (DVDs, Video CDs, or other video media supported by the radio). NOTE: Under certain conditions, the display may be superseded by another display of higher priority.
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Compass Calibration 3. Press the UP or DOWN button until “CALIBRATE COMPASS” displays in the EVIC. This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is 4. Press and release the SELECT button to start the new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will calibration.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Lap- 2. Press and release the MENU button until Personal tops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass Settings displays in the EVIC.
Page 238: System Warnings (Customer Information Features)
236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL System Warnings (Customer Information Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) Features) Press and release the MENU button until “SYSTEM Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall WARNINGS” displays in the EVIC. Then, press the Up or features when the transmission is in PARK.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 Unlock Doors Automatically on Exit NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter- N-Go (Passive Entry) and the EVIC is programmed to When ON is selected, both doors will unlock when the Unlock All Doors 1st Press, all doors will unlock no vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL your selection, press and release the SELECT button until feature showing the system has been activated or the a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the check-mark is removed showing the system has been system has been activated or the check-mark is removed deactivated.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your Operating” for system function and operating informa- selection, press and release the SELECT button until tion. To make your selection, press and release the “ON”...
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL selection, press and release the SELECT button until Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry) “Off,” “45 sec.,” “5 min.,” “10 min.,” “30 min.,” or “60 This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s min.” appears. door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons.
Page 243: Uconnect® 730N/430/430N Cd/Dvd/Hdd
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 is removed showing the system has been deactivated. Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — Refer to “Rear Park Assist System” in “Understanding If Equipped The Features Of Your Vehicle” for system function and Refer to your Uconnect® 730N, 430 or 430N user’s operating information.
Page 244: Uconnect® 130
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® 130 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 de- grees) in either direction, without stopping.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 another selection. Holding either button will bypass 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ stations without stopping, until you release it. SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL con- trol knob to save time change. TIME Button 5.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between will display.
Page 247: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 SET/RND button, the station will continue to play but DISC Button will not be stored into pushbutton memory. Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM/FM modes to Disc modes. You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press Operation Instructions —...
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than CAUTION! (Continued) 1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the ejected before a new disc can be loaded.
Page 249: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 SEEK Button AM/FM Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate...
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Media (Disc Types) display the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) Specification quency (kHz) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 252: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option radio checks all files on the medium.
Page 253: Uconnect® 130 With Satellite Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down.
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping, until you release it. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second Voice Command System (Radio) —...
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 Clock Setting Procedure starting at Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. procedure, starting at Step 2. 2.
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between will display.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Program Type format types: Display Oldies Oldies 16-Digit Character Program Type Personality Persnlty Display Public Public No program type or None undefined Rhythm and Blues R &...
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is AM/FM Button displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. station with the same selected Music Type name. The SET/RND Button —...
Page 259: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by MP3 Audio Play pressing the pushbutton twice. NOTE: Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding •...
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio CAUTION! (Continued) ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 261: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 SEEK Button AM/FM Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate...
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Media (Disc Types) display the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 Supported MP3 File Formats Sampling MPEG Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,...
Page 264: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option radio checks all files on the medium.
Page 265: Info Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- iary device if the AUX jack is connected. Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the Name, and Folder Name (if available).
Page 266: Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at If Equipped www.siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents. Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to Number (ESN/SID) coast.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number Reception Quality display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the the radio to exit this screen. following reasons: Selecting Uconnect®...
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons additional three seconds will make the radio display the Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next to normal display). channel in Satellite mode.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory type. When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 270: If Equipped
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding NOTE: button number will display. • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate Buttons 1 - 6 Uconnect® Multimedia radio User’s Manual for iPod®...
Page 271: Connecting The Ipod® Or External Usb Device
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device NOTE: The center console will have a position where the iPod® or consumer electronic audio device cable can be Use the connection cable to connect an iPod® or external routed through without damaging the cable when clos- USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port ing the lid.
Page 272: Using This Feature
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The audio device can be controlled using the radio NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis- charged, it may not communicate with the iPod®/USB/ buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod® contents. MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained.
Page 273: Play Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 • Jump forward in the current track by pressing and Play Mode holding the FF>> button. When switched to iPod®/USB/MP3 control mode, the • A single press backward << RW or forward FF>> will iPod® or external USB device automatically starts Play mode.
Page 274: List Or Browse Mode
272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Pressing the REPEAT button will change the audio List Or Browse Mode device mode to repeat the current playing track or During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described press the VR button and say Repeat ON or Repeat below, will bring up List mode.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 • During all List modes, the iPod® displays all lists in • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom list on the top line and the first item in that list on the of the list, just turn the wheel backward (counter- second line.
Page 276: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is WARNING! another shortcut button to the genre listing on your audio device. Do not plug in or remove the iPod® or external USB device while driving. Failure to follow this warning CAUTION! could result in an accident.
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 Play Mode Next Track When switched to BTSA mode, some audio devices can Use the SEEK UP button, or press the VR button on the start playing music over the vehicle’s audio system, but radio and say “Next Track”, to jump to the next music some devices require the music to be initiated on the track on your cellular phone.
Page 278: Harman Kardon® Logic7® High
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL HARMAN KARDON® Logic7® HIGH system has higher SPL and a dramatic increase in dy- PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND namic sound quality. The speakers are tuned for maxi- mum efficiency and perfectly matched to the amplifier SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) —...
Page 279: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 When in “Surround Sound” mode, balance is set auto- matically. Fader control is available in surround mode but should be set to the center position for optimal surround performance. STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel.
Page 280: Radio Operation
278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pressing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/CD/ Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next HDD/AUX/VES, etc.). track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a beginning of the previous track if it is within one second...
Page 281: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. precautions: 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become 1.
Page 282: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from The Automatic Temperature Control system automati- your radio.
Page 283: Automatic Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 Automatic Operation You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting Operation of the system is quite simple. the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the Turn the Mode Control knob (right knob) and the Blower system completely and closes the outside air intake.
Page 284: Blower Control
282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than Manual Operation expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located This system offers a full complement of manual override in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, insects.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283...
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (right knob) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and •...
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Press this button to turn on the air position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. conditioning during manual operation only. When the air conditioning is •...
Page 288: Operating Tips
286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Winter Operation Use of the air Recirculation Mode during winter months NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for is not recommended because it may cause window suggested control settings for various weather condi- fogging.
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win- Outside Air Intake dow fogging becomes a problem, increase blower speed. Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves.
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions while in Manual Override...
Page 291 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....294 MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED ......304 ▫...
Page 292 290 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .310 POWER STEERING .....324 ▫ Five-Speed Automatic Transmission ..310 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY –...
Page 293 STARTING AND OPERATING 291 ▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Manual ▫ Radial Ply Tires ..... .358 Transmission Only ....335 ▫...
Page 294 292 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ General Information ....378 ADDING FUEL ......383 ▫...
Page 295 STARTING AND OPERATING 293 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND Weight Ratings) ..... .393 MOTORHOME, ETC.) ....402 ▫...
Page 296: Starting Procedures
294 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children), and do not present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with...
Page 297: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 295 Press the clutch pedal fully to the floor, and turn the Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ignition switch to the START position and release when The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within position before you can start the engine.
Page 298: Keyless Enter-N-Go™ - If Equipped
296 STARTING AND OPERATING Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start) Keyless Enter-N-Go™ – If Equipped This feature allows the driver to oper- NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm ate the ignition switch with the push engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the of a button, as long as the ENGINE accelerator pedal.
Page 299: Normal Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 297 Removing The Button 3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will 1. The ENGINE START/STOP button can be removed disengage automatically after 10 seconds. from the ignition switch for key fob use.
Page 300 298 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to 3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/ the engine starting, release the button. STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine will shut off.
Page 301 STARTING AND OPERATING 299 NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN NOTE: (engine not running) position and the transmission is in • If the ignition switch is left in the ACC position, the PARK, the system will automatically time out after system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF...
Page 302: Extreme Cold Weather
300 STARTING AND OPERATING • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Functions – With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal/Clutch Pedal (In PARK to change the ignition switch to the RUN position (EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE RUN”), Or NEUTRAL Position) •...
Page 303: If Engine Fails To Start
STARTING AND OPERATING 301 If Engine Fails To Start WARNING! (Continued) • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster WARNING! cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into battery or the battery in another vehicle.
Page 304 302 STARTING AND OPERATING disengage. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using Fob With and the brake pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat Integrated Key) the “Normal Starting” procedure. If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting”...
Page 305: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 303 The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one CAUTION! hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec- The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on onds before trying again.
Page 306: Manual Transmission
304 STARTING AND OPERATING MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! Six-Speed Manual Transmission • Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the WARNING! clutch pedal partially engaged, as this will cause abnormal wear on the clutch.
Page 307: Shifting
STARTING AND OPERATING 305 NOTE: During cold weather, you may experience in- Shifting creased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid Fully press the clutch pedal and lift your foot off the warms up. This is normal. accelerator pedal before shifting gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator pedal.
Page 308: Recommended Shift Speeds
306 STARTING AND OPERATING The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward third and Recommended Shift Speeds fourth gear. Make sure you move the shift lever into To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for fuel second or fifth gear. If you let the shift lever move in the economy, it should be upshifted as listed in recom- direction of the pulling, you may end shifting from first mended shift speed chart.
Page 309: Skip Shift
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 NOTE: 1–4 Skip Shift • Your vehicle is equipped with a transmission reverse There are times when you must shift the transmission inhibitor system. When vehicle speed is greater than directly from first gear to fourth gear instead of from first 3 mph (5 km/h), the reverse inhibitor activates to help gear to second gear.
Page 310: Downshifting
308 STARTING AND OPERATING Downshifting AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, down- CAUTION! shift to maintain a safe speed when descending a steep grade. Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: WARNING! •...
Page 311 STARTING AND OPERATING 309 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
Page 312: Key Ignition Park Interlock
310 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift • Children should be warned not to touch the park- Interlock system (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK ing brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. Do not unless the brakes are applied.
Page 313: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers). Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal shifting between these gears.
Page 314 312 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When parking on a level surface, you may shift the transmission into PARK first, and then apply the parking • After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow brake. the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold.
Page 315 STARTING AND OPERATING 313 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure if it is not completely in PARK. Check by trying to those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, move the shift lever out of PARK with the brake you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is pedal released.
Page 316 314 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a position to the ON/RUN position, and also press number of reasons.
Page 317 STARTING AND OPERATING 315 • Look at the transmission gear position display and WARNING! verify that it indicates the PARK position. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 318 316 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE SPORT – If Equipped This range should be used for most city and highway This mode alters the transmission’s automatic shift driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- schedule for sportier driving. Upshift speeds are in- shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 319 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 may be illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your damaging the transmission.
Page 320: Autostick
318 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOSTICK® the current gear. When AutoStick® is active, the current transmission gear is displayed in the instrument cluster. In AutoStick® is a driver-interactive transmission feature AutoStick® mode, the transmission will shift up or down providing manual shift control, giving you more control when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver (using the of the vehicle.
Page 321: Sport Mode - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 • The transmission will automatically downshift as the To disengage AutoStick® mode, hold the shift lever to the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will right or press and hold the (+) shift paddle (if equipped) display the current gear.
Page 322 320 STARTING AND OPERATING pressed will cycle through three different driving modes. vehicle speed, steering inputs, braking and accelera- This is the description of each mode of operation: tion. The transmission will be optimized for smooth, less aggressive shifting. The system will return to OFF when the ignition switch is cycled from RUN to OFF to RUN, if this mode is selected.
Page 323: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 • TRACK Mode – This includes SPORT mode and DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES affects automatic transmission shifting in either Auto Acceleration or Manual mode. Refer to “AutoStick” in “Starting Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- And Operating”...
Page 324: Traction
322 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Your vehicle is equipped with a Limited Slip Differential (LSD) that reduces, but does not eliminate, the amount of When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a wheel slip across a given axle for improved handling. wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface.
Page 325: Shallow Standing Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Determine the condition of the road or the path warning may result in injuries that are serious or that is under water and if there are any obstacles in fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you. the way before driving through the standing water.
Page 326: Power Steering
324 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can • Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious cause it to lock up and stall out, and leave you internal damage to the engine.
Page 327 STARTING AND OPERATING 325 occurred, which caused an over temperature condition in CAUTION! the power steering system. You will lose power steering assistance momentarily until the over temperature con- Extreme steering maneuvers may cause the electri- dition no longer exists. Once driving conditions are safe, cally driven pump to reduce or stop power steering then pull over and let vehicle idle for a few moments assistance in order to prevent damage to the system.
Page 328: Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L Engine Only - If Equipped
326 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY – NOTE: IF EQUIPPED • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load flash.
Page 329: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Manual Transmission – If Equipped Automatic Transmission – If Equipped The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To release the lower left corner of the instrument panel.
Page 330 328 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- ment and possible injury or damage. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
Page 331: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the in a location accessible to children), and do not parking brake released, a brake system malfunction leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N- is indicated.
Page 332: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
330 STARTING AND OPERATING OFF) the brakes will still function. The effort required to is working properly. This self check occurs each time the brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h). with the power system operating.
Page 333 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains so- the natural laws of physics from acting on the phisticated electronic equipment that may be sus- vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering ceptible to interference caused by improperly in- efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of stalled...
Page 334: Electronic Brake Control System
332 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light If both the “Brake Warning Light” and the “ABS Warning Light” remain on, the ABS and EBD systems are not The “Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning functioning. Immediate repair to the ABS system is Light”...
Page 335: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Traction Control System (TCS) This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each under adverse braking conditions by controlling hydrau- driven wheel. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is lic brake pressure.
Page 336: Brake Assist System (Bas)
334 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! This system complements the ABS by optimizing the The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics vehicle braking capability during emergency braking from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the maneuvers.
Page 337: Hill Start Assist (Hsa) - Manual Transmission Only
STARTING AND OPERATING 335 • Vehicle must be on a 3% (approximate) for manual Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Manual Transmission Only transmission and 6% (approximate) for automatic transmissions. The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill.
Page 338 336 STARTING AND OPERATING Disabling/Enabling HSA 5. Release the clutch pedal (if equipped). If you wish to turn on or off the HSA system, it can be 6. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left. done using the Customer Programmable Features in the 7.
Page 339: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) WARNING! This system enhances directional control and stability of The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESC vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel.
Page 340 338 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes The “ESC Off” switch is located in the switch bank near the bottom center of the instrument panel. To enter the The ESC system has two available operating modes: “Partial Off” mode, momentarily press the “ESC Off” ESC On switch and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 341 STARTING AND OPERATING 339 OFF. To enter the “Full Off” mode, press and hold the WARNING! “ESC Off” switch for five seconds while the vehicle is stopped with the engine running. After five seconds, a When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESC, chime will sound, the “ESC Activation/Malfunction In- except for the limited wheel spin feature described in dicator Light”...
Page 342 340 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The ESC OFF message will display and the NOTE: When the ESC is switched OFF, a feature of the audible chime will sound when the shift lever is moved system remains active. This feature controls wheel spin into the PARK position from any position other than across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential.
Page 343: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- ESC OFF Indicator Light cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 344: Tire Safety Information
342 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Tire Markings Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo- mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is cycled ON, the ESC system will be ON even if it was cycled off previously.
Page 345 STARTING AND OPERATING 343 • LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. NOTE: design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the design standards.
Page 346 344 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 348: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
346 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 349 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 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) —...
Page 350: Tire Terminology And Definitions
348 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 351: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. B-Pillar Location for Tire And Loading Information Placard...
Page 352 350 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading...
Page 353 STARTING AND OPERATING 351 NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to XXX kg”...
Page 354 352 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE: being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities capacity calculated in Step 4.
Page 355 STARTING AND OPERATING 353...
Page 356: Tires - General Information
354 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 357 STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability WARNING! (Continued) Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the ride.
Page 358: Tire Inflation Pressures
356 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures CAUTION! The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- driver’s side “B” Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent door.
Page 359: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and temperature changes. within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change.
Page 360: Radial Ply Tires
358 STARTING AND OPERATING Radial Ply Tires Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and additional information. WARNING! Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires diately with another Run Flat tire of identical size and on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle service description (Load Index and Speed Code).
Page 361 STARTING AND OPERATING 359 Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry in sets of four;...
Page 362: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
360 STARTING AND OPERATING Run Flat Tires – If Equipped Spare Tires – If Equipped Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles NOTE: For vehicles equipped with TIREFIT instead of a (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation spare tire, please refer to “TIREFIT KIT”...
Page 363 STARTING AND OPERATING 361 rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the tire rotation pattern.
Page 364 362 STARTING AND OPERATING Full Size Spare – If Equipped your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. first opportunity. This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Page 365: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or to help you in determining when your tires should be for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- replaced.
Page 366: Life Of Tire
364 STARTING AND OPERATING These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread WARNING! grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Page 367 STARTING AND OPERATING 365 Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall.
Page 368: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
366 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) WARNING! (Continued) Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire against damage.
Page 369: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the tions on the method of installation, operating following precautions: speed, and conditions for use. Always use the •...
Page 370: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
368 STARTING AND OPERATING tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed.
Page 371 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will limit for any reason, including low temperature effects decrease.
Page 372 370 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
Page 373: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care the tire. and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition.
Page 374 372 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings Service TPMS Warning If a system fault is detected, the “TPM Telltale Light” will The “TPM Telltale Light” will illuminate in the flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. instrument cluster, a “LOW TIRE”...
Page 375: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 373 Vehicles with Compact Spare 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, 1. The compact spare tire does not have a TPM sensor. the TPMS will update automatically and the “TPM Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in Telltale Light”...
Page 376 374 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS consists of the following components: • Receiver module, • Four TPM sensors, • Various TPMS messages, which display in the Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and • TPM Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The “TPM Telltale Light”...
Page 377 STARTING AND OPERATING 375 EVIC will stop flashing, and the “TPM Telltale Light” will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. Service TPMS Warning If a system fault is detected, the “TPM Telltale Light”...
Page 378 376 STARTING AND OPERATING longer display, and a pressure value will display in place 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. of the dashes. A system fault can occur due to any of the 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. following: The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM 1.
Page 379 STARTING AND OPERATING 377 Vehicles with Compact Spare 4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will sound, the “TPM Telltale Light” will flash on and off 1. The compact spare tire does not have a TPM sensor. for 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the EVIC Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a the compact spare tire.
Page 380: Fuel Requirements
378 STARTING AND OPERATING General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 3.6L Engine – If Equipped RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the This engine is designed to meet all emis- following conditions: sions regulations and provide excellent •...
Page 381: L Engine (With Automatic Transmission)
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, required.
Page 382: L Engine (With Manual Transmission)
380 STARTING AND OPERATING 5.7L Engine (with Manual Transmission) Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends The 5.7L engine (with manual transmis- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- sion) is designed to meet all emissions genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- regulations and provide excellent fuel ates are required in some areas of the country during the economy and performance when using...
Page 383: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles engine controller memory Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol content More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged may void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 384: Materials Added To Fuel
382 STARTING AND OPERATING Materials Added To Fuel CAUTION! (Continued) All gasoline sold in the United States is required to • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to detergents or other additives is not needed under normal overheat.
Page 385: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- WARNING! tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon conditions repaired promptly.
Page 386 384 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emissions control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). • A poorly fitting gas cap could let impurities into the fuel system. •...
Page 387: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message WARNING! (Continued) If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a running.
Page 388: Vehicle Loading
386 STARTING AND OPERATING • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) VEHICLE LOADING • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on the “Vehicle Certification Label.” This information • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear should be used for passenger and luggage loading as •...
Page 389: Gross Axle Weight Rating (Gawr)
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Overloading The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory evenly.
Page 390: Loading
388 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading TRAILER TOWING To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty In this section, you will find safety tips and information weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do down low and be sure you distribute their weight as with your vehicle.
Page 391: Common Towing Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 Common Towing Definitions Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) The following trailer towing related definitions will assist The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all you in understanding the following information: cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ready for operation condition.
Page 392 390 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Tongue Weight (TW) The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles hitch ball by the trailer.
Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 If equipped, the electronic Trailer Sway Control (TSC) Weight-Distributing Hitch recognizes a swaying trailer and automatically applies A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- individual wheel brakes and/or reduces engine power to age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used attempt to eliminate the trailer sway.
Page 394: Trailer Hitch Classification
392 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions WARNING! Class Max. Trailer Hitch • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch Industry Standards system may reduce handling, stability, braking Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) performance, and could result in a collision. •...
Page 395: Trailer Towing Weights
STARTING AND OPERATING 393 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Max. GTW (Gross Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. Tongue Wt. Trailer Wt.) 3.6L Automatic 12 sq ft (1.11 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 5.7L Automatic...
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle. •...
Page 397: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 Towing Requirements WARNING! To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these train components the following guidelines are recom- guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as mended: possible: •...
Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your • Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to vehicle and the trailer such that the following four the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 • When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor- Towing Requirements – Tires mation” in “Starting and Operating” for the proper tire • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher spare tire.
Page 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over WARNING! 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s 2,000 lbs (907 kg). hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake CAUTION! system and cause it to fail.
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven- pin wiring harness.
Page 402: Towing Tips
400 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. The transmission controls include a adaptive drive strategy to avoid frequent shifting when towing.
Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 • To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous fluid and filter as specified for “police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.” Refer to the “Maintenance Sched- driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as neces- ule” for the proper maintenance intervals. sary to avoid extended driving at high RPM.
Page 404: Starting And Operating
402 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Wheels OFF The Towing Condition Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Ground • Transmission in Flat Tow None NEUTRAL NOT ALLOWED • 65 mph (105 km/h) maximum speed Dolly Tow Front Not Recommended...
Page 405 STARTING AND OPERATING 403 Manual transmission vehicles may also be towed using a CAUTION! vehicle trailer (with all four wheels off the ground). Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- Use of a towing dolly is not recommended, as vehicle ments can cause severe transmission damage.
Page 407: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Jacking And Changing A Tire ... . .422 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...406 ▫ Road Tire Installation ....427 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 408: Hazard Warning Flashers
406 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the though the ignition is placed in the OFF position. switch bank near the bottom center of the instrument panel.
Page 409: Tirefit Kit
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 407 • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C WARNING! system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat. You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 410: Tirefit Storage
408 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT Storage TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation The TIREFIT kit is located in the trunk. TIREFIT Components 1. Sealant Bottle TIREFIT Location 2. Deflation Button 3. Pressure Gauge...
Page 411 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 409 4. Power Button Selecting Sealant Mode 5. Mode Select Knob Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to this position to inject the TIREFIT Sealant 6. Sealant Hose (Clear) and to inflate the tire. Use the Sealant 7.
Page 412: Tirefit Usage Precautions
410 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem TIREFIT Usage Precautions on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the • Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant TIREFIT kit. Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the •...
Page 413 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 411 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heat • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the source. vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the •...
Page 414: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit
412 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the WARNING! (Continued) deflated tire) is in a position that is near to the ground. • TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex. In case of This will allow the TIREFIT Hoses (6) and (7) to reach an allergic reaction or rash, consult a physician the valve stem and keep the TIREFIT kit flat on the...
Page 415 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 413 (B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT: (C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire: 1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Sealant Mode • Always start the engine before turning ON the TIRE- position.
Page 416 414 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10 NOTE: If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and seconds through the Sealant Hose (6): the pump is operating, air will dispense from the Air Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6).
Page 417 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 415 If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) 3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the pressure within 15 minutes: valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the hose, and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle •...
Page 418 416 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (D) Drive Vehicle: (E) After Driving: Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever You Stop drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure to Use TIREFIT”...
Page 419 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 417 If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher: 5. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as pos- 1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn on TIREFIT and sible.
Page 420: Jacking And Tire Changing
418 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Position the new Sealant Bottle (1) in the housing so JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING that the Sealant Hose (6) aligns with the hose slot in the front of the housing. Press the bottle into the WARNING! housing.
Page 421: Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 419 WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 422 420 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Fastener Jack Fastener 4. Remove the spare tire. 6. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the 5. Remove the fastener securing the jack. left to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack assembly.
Page 423: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 421 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. WARNING! 3. Set the parking brake. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or 4. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic transmis- hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- sion) or 1st gear (manual transmission).
Page 424: Jacking And Changing A Tire
422 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking And Changing A Tire WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a...
Page 425 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 423 2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center CAUTION! cap covers the lug nuts, use the lug wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle. Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking 3.
Page 426 424 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire.
Page 427 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 425 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and tire. 7.
Page 428 426 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limited-Use 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the Spare” under “Tires—General Information” in “Start- wrench while at the end of the handle for increased ing and Operating”...
Page 429: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 427 Road Tire Installation 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until 2.
Page 430: Preparations For Jump-Start
428 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions. CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur.
Page 431 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 429 1. Set the parking brake, shift into PARK (automatic WARNING! transmission) or 1st gear (manual transmission) and • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- turn the ignition to LOCK. ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the 2.
Page 432: Jump-Starting Procedure
430 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jump-Starting Procedure 3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery. WARNING! 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with Failure to follow this procedure could result in per- the discharged battery.
Page 433 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 431 Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle the reverse sequence: you should have the battery and charging system in- spected at your authorized dealer. 6.
Page 434: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
432 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the the risk of transmission failure during prolonged steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
Page 435: Shift Lever Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 433 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE CAUTION! (Continued) If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast moved out of the PARK position, you can use the may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
Page 436 434 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position. 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. 8. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover. Shift Lever Override Access Cover...
Page 437: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 435 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF The AUTOMATIC MANUAL Ground TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION Flat Tow NONE If transmission is If transmission is operable: operable:...
Page 438 436 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other discharged, see “Shift Lever Override” in this section for equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- instructions on shifting the automatic transmission out of ment manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 439: Automatic Transmission
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 437 Automatic Transmission If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with 15 miles (24 km), then the only acceptable method of all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
Page 440: Manual Transmission
438 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Manual Transmission If the transmission is not operable, then the only accept- able method of towing is with a flatbed truck. The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. CAUTION! If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-...
Page 441: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..442 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...448 ▫ Engine Oil ......448 ENGINE COMPARTMENT —...
Page 442 440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Adding Washer Fluid ....459 VEHICLE STORAGE ....489 ▫...
Page 443 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 ▫ Engine ......496 FLUID CAPACITIES ....495 ▫...
Page 444: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 6 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 —...
Page 445: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 —...
Page 446: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and drivability.
Page 447: Loose Fuel Filler Cap
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 Loose Fuel Filler Cap EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass ”gASCAP”...
Page 448 446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently happen: serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- •...
Page 449: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is available which include detailed service information for ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced attempting any procedure yourself.
Page 450: Maintenance Procedures
448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids services determined by the engineers who designed your that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle.
Page 451 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to Checking Oil Level – 5.7L Engine check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must fully warmed engine is shut off.
Page 452 450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa- This symbol means that the oil has tion.
Page 453 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa- SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating tion. temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 454: Engine Oil Filter
452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Synthetic Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- at every engine oil change. mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes Engine Oil Filter Selection are followed.
Page 455: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters maintenance intervals. varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine air WARNING! cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom- mended.
Page 456 454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- diately with large amounts of water.
Page 457: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • It is essential when replacing the cables on the should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer battery that the positive cable is attached to the at the start of each warm season.
Page 458 456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- tioning system.
Page 459 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 Access Door Filter Access Cover 2. Unsnap both ends and lift the filter access cover. 3. Remove the used filter. 4. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the direction of airflow, which is toward the rear of the vehicle (text and arrows on the filter will indicate this).
Page 460: Body Lubrication
458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as MOPAR®...
Page 461: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 Windshield Wiper Blades Adding Washer Fluid Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a front of the engine compartment. Be sure to check the mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 462: Exhaust System
460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex- WARNING! haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams Commercially available windshield washer solvents or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep are flammable.
Page 463 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park • Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your over materials that can burn. Such materials might vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. be grass or leaves coming into contact with your In the event of engine malfunction, particularly exhaust system.
Page 464 462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- systems can result in civil penalties being assessed age: against you. • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning motion.
Page 465: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 Cooling System Coolant Checks Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 WARNING! months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition fresh coolant.
Page 466 464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE drain from the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT RE- CAUTION! MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT. specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Page 467 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 Adding Coolant CAUTION! (Continued) Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine (OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) that allows extended coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional maintenance intervals.
Page 468 466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT engine coolant NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan- recommended and can result in cooling system damage. dard MS-12106 and distilled water. Use higher concen- If HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency, trations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with OAT...
Page 469 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
Page 470 468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is If an examination of your engine compartment shows no satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be a month.
Page 471: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow WARNING! hoses are not kinked or obstructed. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is possibly a collision.
Page 472 470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may WARNING! cause leaking in the system. • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require- fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine ments described on the brake fluid reservoir.
Page 473: Clutch Hydraulic System - Manual
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be been in a tightly closed container.
Page 474: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Manual Transmission – If Equipped Change Transmission Fluid If contaminated with water, change the fluid immedi- Fluid Level Check ately. See your authorized dealer for service. Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on the left side of the transmission.
Page 475 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may CAUTION! adversely affect seals. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- CAUTION! turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- filter changes.
Page 476: Rear Axle
474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE leakage or transmission malfunction, visit your autho- Rear Axle rized dealer immediately to have the transmission fluid Fluid Level Check level checked. Operating the vehicle with an improper Checking the fluid level while the vehicle is on level fluid level can cause severe transmission damage.
Page 477: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
Page 478 476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild such as steel wool or scouring powder that will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Page 479 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel And Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner.
Page 480 478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Interior Care Equipped Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- carpeting. ner: Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. •...
Page 481 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and WARNING! reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. lowed by rinsing.
Page 482 480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the Seat Belt Maintenance towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical directly on the mirror. solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Page 483: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 FUSES CAUTION! Integrated Power Module • When installing the integrated power module The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly compartment. This module contains fuses and relays. positioned and fully latched.
Page 484 482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Washer Motor — 30 Amp Starter Blue Green — 25 Amp Powertrain Control — — — Natural Module (PCM) 30 Amp —...
Page 485: Rear Power Distribution Center
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 Rear Power Distribution Center Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse There is also a power distribution center located in the Fuse trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center contains fuses and relays. 50 Amp —...
Page 486 484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description CAUTION! tridge Fuse • When installing the power distribution center Fuse cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly 60 Amp — Ignition Off Draw positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may Yellow (IOD) allow water to get into the power distribution...
Page 487 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 40 Amp — Integrated Power — 15 Amp Diagnostic Link Green Module (IPM) Blue Connector (DLC)/ Wireless Control — — — Module (WCM)/ 40 Amp —...
Page 488 486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp AC Heater — — — Control/Cluster/ — — — Security Module – — — — If Equipped — — —...
Page 489 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — 5 Amp Cluster/Electronic — 5 Amp Antenna Module – Orange Stability Control Orange If Equipped/Power (ESC)/Powertrain Mirrors Control Module — 25 Amp Hands-Free Phone (PCM)/STOP Natural...
Page 490 488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE *Cavities 11, 12, and 13 contain self-resetting fuses (circuit Cavity Car- Mini- Description breakers) that are only serviceable by an authorized tridge Fuse dealer. The cluster and the driver seat switch are fused by Fuse the 25 Amp circuit breaker in cavity 11. The passenger —...
Page 491: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 VEHICLE STORAGE Interior Bulbs Bulb Number If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your Rear Courtesy/Reading battery. Lamps • Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp •...
Page 492: Bulb Replacement
490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exterior Bulbs BULB REPLACEMENT Bulb Number NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- Headlamp – High Inten- D1S (Serviced at Autho- spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric sity Discharge (HID) rized Dealer) conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor.
Page 493: Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to 1. Remove the front/rear side marker. Use a fiber stick or an authorized dealer for service. similar tool to gently pry the lamp on the outboard side to disengage the clip.
Page 494: Tail/Turn And Stop Lamp
492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Tail/Turn and Stop Lamp 1. Open the trunk. 2. Using a screwdriver, remove the tail lamp retainer. 4. Pull back the trunk liner. 5. Remove the remaining fasteners from the back of the tail lamp assembly. 6.
Page 495 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 11. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise. 12. Reinstall the tail lamp assembly, fasteners, electrical connector, and trunk liner. 13. Reinstall tail lamp retainer. 7. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side. 8.
Page 496: Center Tail/Backup Lamp
494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center Tail/Backup Lamp See your authorized dealer for bulb replacement. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The CHMSL uses LED lamps that are not serviceable separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly, see your authorized dealer. License Lamp 1.
Page 497: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) All Engines 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3.6 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters Certified) 5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Certified) Cooling System* 3.6 Liter Engine (MOPAR®...
Page 498: Engine
496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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). Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 En- gine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Mate- rial Standard MS-6395.
Page 499 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters. Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]). Spark Plugs – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®...
Page 500: Chassis
498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Manual Transmission – If We recommend you use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Equipped Fluid. Automatic Transmission – If Use only MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Equipped Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission.
Page 501 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .500 ▫ Maintenance Chart.....502...
Page 502 500 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis- Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicator system. The oil change indicator system will indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Page 503 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 501 NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months, Change Indicator System: whichever comes first. • Change oil and filter Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: •...
Page 504 502 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals and replace if necessary. Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the manual transmission fluid (if equipped), add as neces- sary.
Page 505 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 503 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine). ** Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine). ** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Page 506 504 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change the manual transmission fluid (if equipped) if using your vehicle for any of the following: Most of your driving is at sus- tained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C), driving in dusty conditions, or stop and go driving.
Page 507 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 505 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. Change the rear axle fluid if us- ing your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off- road, or frequent trailer towing. Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
Page 508 506 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 509 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....509 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ... . .511 ▫...
Page 510 508 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .517 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..516 ▫...
Page 511: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 509 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 512: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
510 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen- the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed ter should include the following information: correctly and in a timely manner. •...
Page 513: Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 511 Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) P.O. Box 1621 To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- Phone: (800) 465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center.
Page 514: Service Contract
512 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Service Contract The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle is not responsible for any service contract other than the to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 515: Warranty Information
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 513 WARRANTY INFORMATION WARNING! See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 516: Reporting Safety Defects
514 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. dealer, and the manufacturer. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–...
Page 517: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 515 In Canada NOTE: A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes). If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer Service Department imme- Service Manuals diately.
Page 518: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
516 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and features.
Page 519: Traction Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 517 All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety Traction Grades requirements in addition to these grades. The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on Treadwear wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on...
Page 520: Temperature Grades
518 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The temperature grade for this tire is established for representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
Page 521 INDEX...
Page 522 520 INDEX About Your Brakes ......326 Alarm Light ......220 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 523 INDEX 521 Automatic Transmission ....310 Brake Assist System ..... . .334 Adding Fluid .
Page 524 522 INDEX Caps, Filler Cleaning Fuel ....... . .383 Wheels .......477 Oil (Engine) .
Page 525 INDEX 523 Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...466 Daytime Running Lights ....164 Cooling System.
Page 526 524 INDEX Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy..229 Emission Control System Maintenance ..445 Engine ....... . .443 Electrical Power Outlets.
Page 527 INDEX 525 Overheating ......406 Engine Oil ......452 Starting .
Page 528 526 INDEX Fuel ........378 Fuel System Caution ..... . .384 Adding .
Page 529 INDEX 527 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating....386 Head Restraints ......157 GVWR .
Page 530 528 INDEX Instrument Cluster ......211 Key, Replacement ......18 Instrument Panel and Controls .
Page 531 INDEX 529 Automatic Headlights ....163 High Beam ......167 Brake Assist Warning .
Page 532 530 INDEX Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) ..223 Maintenance Free Battery....453 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ....220 Maintenance Procedures .
Page 533 INDEX 531 Rearview ......108 Oil, Engine ......448 Vanity .
Page 534 532 INDEX Overdrive OFF Switch ..... .317 Mirrors ......110 Overhead Console.
Page 535 INDEX 533 Rear Park Sense System .....176 Replacement Parts......447 Rear Seat, Folding .
Page 536 534 INDEX Seat Belts ....... .45 Seatback Release ......158 And Pregnant Women .
Page 537 INDEX 535 Side Airbag ......68 Engine Fails to Start .....301 Side View Mirror Adjustment.
Page 538 536 INDEX Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..59 Changing ......418 Synthetic Engine Oil .
Page 539 INDEX 537 Trailer Towing ......397 Trailer and Tongue Weight ....393 Tread Wear Indicators .
Page 540 538 INDEX Turn Signals ......166 Warning Flasher, Hazard ....406 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) .
Page 541 INDEX 539 Windshield Wiper Blades ....459 Windshield Wipers ......169 Wiper Blade Replacement .
Page 542 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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