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Page 1 2 0 1 5 P r o M a s t e r C i t y O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 4 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ... .6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .
Page 6: Introduction
- all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. RAM is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC. This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL...
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 8: Van Conversions/Campers
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Operating instructions for the special equipment in- stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions operating procedures that could result in a collision or are missing, please contact your authorized dealer for bodily injury.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 frame and underbody as well as the Automobile Infor- VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS mation Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. 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.
Page 10 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Disarm The System ....17 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Unlock The Doors From The Outside ..23 ▫ Key Emergency Lock (KEL) Device ..30 ▫ Unlocking The Rear Cargo Area From Inside The DOUBLE REAR SWING DOORS .
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The SAFETY TIPS ......86 Vehicle .
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho- The Key Fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) rized studio that sold you your new vehicle has the key transmitter with an integrated key.
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 WARNING! • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK and re- move the Key Fob from the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. •...
Page 16: Locking Doors With A Key
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder WARNING! (Continued) Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition • Do not leave children or animals inside parked and the ignition switch position is OFF/LOCK sounds a vehicles in hot weather.
Page 17: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 NOTE: A key which has not been programmed is also All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Page 18: General Information
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information door locks are disabled. The system provides both au- dible and visible signals. Every intrusion attempt causes The Sentry Key® system complies with FCC rules part 15 three continuous alarm cycles. Every alarm cycle lasts 30 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Page 19: To Arm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 To Arm The System you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, To arm the system, The Vehicle Security Alarm will set disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 20: To Unlock The Doors
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock The Doors CARGO Vehicle Push and release the UNLOCK button on RKE transmit- ter to unlock the front two doors depending. Push and release the CARGO UNLOCK button on RKE transmitter to unlock the cargo area (side lateral sliding doors and rear doors).
Page 21: To Lock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Lock The Doors 2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the Key Fob using a small screwdriver. Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Page 22: General Information
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the 1.
Page 23: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 DOOR LOCKS The door locks can be locked or unlocked from inside the vehicle by using the door handle. • To lock the doors, push down on the door handle. • To unlock the doors, pull up on the door handle. Power Door Locks I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 24: Locking The Doors From The Outside
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locking The Doors From The Outside Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and Locking with an RKE transmitter the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Page 25: Unlock The Doors From The Outside
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Push the Mechanical Key Release Button (item #1 shown Unlocking with the RKE key blade above) to expose the RKE key blade, insert the key blade Push the Mechanical Key Release Button (item #1) to into the doors exterior lock cylinder and turn the key expose the RKE key blade, insert the key blade into the clockwise to lock the front door.
Page 26: Child Lock System - If Equipped
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the vehicle until it locks into place and cannot go any Child Lock System — If Equipped further. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge This system prevents the sliding side doors being opened the unlock signal.
Page 27: Auto Unlock Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the Lock System Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll 1.
Page 28: Windows
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS The control on the left front door panel has UP-DOWN switches that give you fingertip control of all power Power Windows — If Equipped windows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the front passenger door for passenger window control.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 To open the window part way, push the window switch WARNING! and release it when you want the window to stop. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with NOTE: The power window switches remain active for up access to an unlocked vehicle.
Page 30: Wind Buffeting
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • One door opening movement with the window WARNING! moving, without ever closing the door There is no anti-pinch protection when the window Proceed as follows for initialization: is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the 1.
Page 31: Sliding Side Door
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 SLIDING SIDE DOOR Unlocking with the RKE key blade On Cargo versions, the sliding side door is fitted with a Push the Mechanical Key Release Button to expose the spring-loaded latch that stops the door from opening any RKE key blade, insert the key blade into the driver door further.
Page 32: Opening And Closing From The Inside
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Opening And Closing From The Inside The device remains engaged even if the doors are un- locked remotely. Opening: Key Emergency Lock (KEL) Device Pull the interior door handle switch to unlock the door, then pull the handle and slide the door towards the rear The sliding side doors are provided with a device for of the vehicle until it can go no further.
Page 33: Double Rear Swing Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 The device is released and thus the doors can be opened DOUBLE REAR SWING DOORS as follows: The rear double swing doors are fitted with a link system that stops them when they have opened to an angle of If the power is restored: approximately 90 degrees.
Page 34: Opening/Closing The First Swing Door From The Outside
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Opening/Closing OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS SYSTEMS The First Swing Door From The Some of the most important safety features in your Outside vehicle are the restraint systems: To open the door, turn the key in the lock or push the •...
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing 6. All occupants should always wear their lap and child restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat, shoulder belts properly.
Page 36: Seat Belt Systems
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the WARNING! inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of be belted at all times. an air bag.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 If the driver or outboard front seat passenger seat belt is pets be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet unbuckled once the vehicle speed is over 12.5 mph carriers that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is (20 km/h) or when travelling at a speed from 6 to properly stowed.
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the WARNING! (Continued) vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle. • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Two people should never be belted into a single • A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle seat belt. People belted together can crash into one will not protect you properly.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! (Continued) 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and your strongest bones will take the force in a colli- adjust the seat. sion. • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect 2.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Pulling Out The Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the seat belt to retract fully. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage — Cargo Van In the driver and front passenger seats, the top of the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the seat belt away from your neck. Push or squeeze the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that serves you best.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a lower position, equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows and if you are taller than average, you will prefer the the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward shoulder belt anchorage in a higher position.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Seat Belt Pretensioner Energy Management Feature The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning This vehicle has a seat belt system with an Energy devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat Management feature in the front seating positions that belt in the event of a collision.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Commercial Vehicle Passenger Vehicle • ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage, only pull the seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 sound as the seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to WARNING! (Continued) retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out 12 years or younger, including a child in a rear- only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably facing child restraint.
Page 48: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) locking mode. Air Bag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag WARNING! system components: • The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the •...
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • Seat Belt Pretenioners • Seat Belt Buckle Switch Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as could cause serious injury, including death.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) some collisions, air bags won’t deploy at all. Al- • No objects should be placed over or near the air ways wear your seat belts even though you have air bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel, bags.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Knee Impact Bolsters over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should driver and front passenger, and position the front occu- have deployed.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags. Supplemental Side Air Bags Your vehicle is equipped with two types of supplemental Side Air Bags: 1.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SAB inflates.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 The SABIC deploys downward, covering the side win- WARNING! (Continued) dows. An inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of the SABICs. The trim covering above the side win- headliner out of the way and covers the window. The dows where the SABIC and its deployment path SABICs inflate with enough force to injure you if you are are located should remain free from any obstruc-...
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The side impact sensors aid the ORC in determining the Side Air Bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint appropriate response to impact events. The system is system. Side Air Bags deploy in less time than it takes to calibrated to deploy the Side Air Bags on the impact side blink your eyes.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 If A Deployment Occurs WARNING! The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate • Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean immediately after deployment. against the door or window. Sit upright in the NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all center of the seat.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like WARNING! particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot bag inflation.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Enhanced Accident Response System System Reset Procedure In the event of an impact, if the communication network In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending functions after an event, the ignition switch must be on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine changed from ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition...
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC contains a backup power supply system that free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or dealer service the air bag system immediately. it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 The Generic warning light will stay on in flashing mode WARNING! until the fault is cleared. If the generic warning light comes on intermittently on while driving have an autho- Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- rized dealer service the vehicle immediately.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) modify the air bag system for persons with dis- upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not abilities, contact your authorized dealer. modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or add aftermarket side steps or running boards.
Page 63: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- accelerator and/or brake pedal ment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has WARNING! a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. You should also make sure that you can install In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a it in the vehicle where you will use it.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 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 Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Toddlers younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear...
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they an air bag.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! (Continued) as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height directions exactly when installing an infant or allowed by the child seat. child restraint.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats 5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Combined LATCH – Weight of the LATCH – Restraint Type Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only + Top Tether...
Page 70: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
68 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 (Passenger Vehicle) 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 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchor / Top Tether Locations (Passenger Vehicle) • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Restraint LATCH Positions What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until weight of the child restraint) for using the the combined weight of the child and the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Can two child restraints be attached using Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with a common lower LATCH anchorage? two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to in- stall a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchor-...
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating LATCH Anchorages (Passenger Vehicle) 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 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage. Center Seat LATCH: WARNING! •...
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Always follow the directions of the child restraint restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to all child restraint systems will be installed as described move it to its rear-most position to make room for the here.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by seat belts are not toys and that they should not play with pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt them.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Belt (Passenger Vehicle) Restraints In This Vehicle The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to with the seat belt to attach a forward...
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR): the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints WARNING! (Continued) Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to tether strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether attach a tether anchor. anchorage that is approved for that seating position, 9.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 the child must be in a proper restraint system based on its WARNING! age, size and weight. Follow the instructions below to • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to secure the child restraint using the seat belt and tether anchorage.
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can be “switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing retract back into the retractor.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR): Commercial locked, you should not be able to pull out any web- bing.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.
Page 87: Transporting Pets
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Transporting Pets While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly mental and should be avoided.
Page 88: Safety Tips
86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its WARNING! first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This • Do not leave children or animals inside parked should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as a problem.
Page 89: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Exhaust Gas WARNING! (Continued) • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the WARNING! engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
Page 90: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the Vehicle light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Seat Belts Defroster Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for...
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- been removed for cleaning.
Page 92: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside 2 The Vehicle
90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for proper 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 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped ..101 MIRRORS ......94 ▫...
Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Parking Lights ..... . .112 ▫ To Deactivate ......120 ▫...
Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF CARGO AREA FEATURES ....137 EQUIPPED ......129 ▫...
Page 96: Mirrors
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers.
Page 97: Manual Folding Door Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 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 98: Manual Outside Mirror Adjustment - If Equipped
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Outside Mirror Adjustment — If Equipped Power Outside Mirrors — If Equipped From the inside of the vehicle, use the control lever to The power mirror controls are located on the mirror flag adjust the mirror.
Page 99: Sun Visors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Sun Visors The driver and passenger sun visors are located on the headliner, near the front windshield. The sun visor can be rotated downward or up against the door glass. Your vehicle may be equipped with courtesy mirror located on the passenger sun visor.
Page 100: Seats
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE “Slide-On-Rod” Of Sun Visor WARNING! To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature of the sun visor, rotate • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or the sun visor downward and swing the sun visor so it is outside of a vehicle.
Page 101: Manual Seat Adjustments
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Manual Seat Adjustments The front driver and passenger seats can be adjusted forward and rearward and if equipped may be reclined and the height and lumbar can be adjusted. WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death.
Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Forward And Rearward Adjustment Lumbar Support — If Equipped The adjusting bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. This feature allows you to increase or decrease the Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear- amount of lumbar support.
Page 103: Folding Rear Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped 2. Slowly fold down the seatback. To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be 3. Pull forward on the lower release lever located on the folded flat to allow for extended cargo space.
Page 104: Heated Seats - If Equipped
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE and seatbacks. The controls for the front heated seats are located on the lower outboard side of the seat. Extended Cargo Space 4. Reverse order for original setting. Heated Seat Control Button Heated Seats — If Equipped Push the button once to turn on the heated seats.
Page 105: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • This features is allowed only with ignition key at MAR This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting (ACC/ON/RUN) position. in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface tempera- •...
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) never be adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision. Front Head Restraints To raise the head restraint, push the adjustment button, located on the base of the head restraint, pull upward on...
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint posts WARNING! into the holes and push downward. Then adjust it to the • A loose head restraint thrown forward in a colli- appropriate height. sion or hard stop could cause serious injury or WARNING! death to occupants of the vehicle.
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE push and hold the adjustment button, and push down- ward on the head restraint till the desired height is reached. To remove the head restraint, push the release button and adjustment button while pulling upward on the whole assembly and raise it as far as it can go.
Page 109: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 WARNING! ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the re-installation instructions above prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released.
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Hood Release Lever Hood Safety Latch Lever Location 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle, reach into the 3. Raise the hood and place the hood prop rod in hood opening beneath the center of the hood and push up slot to secure the hood in the open position.
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 CAUTION! CAUTION! Be sure to disengage the rod and secure it in close To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to position before closing the hood. Damage may occur. close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- mately 6 inches (15 cm), and then drop it.
Page 112: Lights
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights, high beams, parking lights, passing light and turn sig- nals. NOTE: The external lights can only be turned on with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Page 113: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 NOTE: When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime High Beams Running Lights will be deactivated. With the low beams activated, pull the multifunc- Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped tion lever towards the steering wheel to turn on To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the the high beams.
Page 114: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Parking Lights
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Parking Lights Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond To turn on the parking lights, remove the key the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash five or turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK position and times then automatically turn off.
Page 115: Front Fog Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Deactivation Left Switch • Push the left switch to the left to turn OFF the auto Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and hold it for more than two seconds. dome lights. The dome lights will not automatically turn on when a door is opened.
Page 116: Windshield Wipers And Washers
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column. NOTE: The windshield wipers/washers will only oper- ate with the ignition in the ON/RUN position. Front Windshield Wiper Operation There are five different modes of operation for the front windshield wipers.
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Intermittent Speed Rotate the end of the lever upward to the first detent. The wipers will operate at intermittent speed. Low Speed Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent. The wipers will operate at low speed. High Speed Windshield Wiper Lever Windshield Wiper Off...
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE from a passing vehicle. This operation will continue until CAUTION! (Continued) the lever is released. When the lever is released, the • In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch wipers will return to the off position and automatically and allow the wipers to return to the “Park”...
Page 119: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Rear Window Wiper/Washer window wiper as well. Releasing the windshield wiper lever will activate the smart washing function, as de- Rear Windshield Wiper Operation scribed for the windshield wipers. Rotate the windshield wiper lever center ring upwards to The function stops when the windshield wiper lever is operate the rear window wiper as follows: released.
Page 120: Electronic Speed Control
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE column in position, pull the control handle up 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 121: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 To Activate Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system off, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The Cruise Indicator Light will turn off. The system should be turned off when not in use.
Page 122: To Set A Desired Speed
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set A Desired Speed To Resume Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle To resume a previously set speed, push the RES button has reached the desired speed, push the SET (-) button and release.
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will The speed decrement is dependant on the chosen speed continue to increase until the button is released, then unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h): the new set speed will be established.
Page 124: To Accelerate For Passing
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Accelerate For Passing WARNING! Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 125: Parksense® Rear Park Assist Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist is automatically acti- vated when the transmission is placed into REVERSE. As the distance from an obstacle behind the vehicle de- creases, the audible alert becomes more frequent. Interaction With Trailer Towing The Rear Park Assist system is automatically deactivated when a trailer is hitched to the vehicle.
Page 126: Parksense® Rear Park Assist Alerts
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If several obstacles are detected, the ParkSense® Rear ParkSense® Rear Park Assist Alerts Park Assist system indicates the nearest obstacle. If an obstacle is behind the vehicle when REVERSE gear The minimum height of a detectable obstacle corre- is engaged, an audible alert is activated.
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Audible And Visual Signals Supplied By The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System SIGNAL MEANING INDICATION Obstacle Distance An obstacle is present within the Audible signal (dashboard loudspeaker) • Sound pulses emitted at a rate that increases as sensors’...
Page 128: Parksense® Rear Park Assist Failure Indications
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE While audible signals are emitted, the audio system is not The sensors and wiring are tested continuously when the muted. ignition is in the ON/RUN position. Failures are indi- cated immediately if they occur when the system is ON. The audible signal is turned off immediately if the distance increases.
Page 129: Parksense® Rear Park Assist System Usage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • Objects such as bicycle carriers, etc., must not be ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System Usage placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear fascia/ Precautions bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so can NOTE: result in the system misinterpreting a close object as a sensor problem, causing a failure indication to be...
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem- • Drivers must be careful when backing up even bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
Page 131: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF camera image will continue to be displayed up to 10 EQUIPPED seconds after placing the vehicle in the reverse position, unless the speed of the vehicle is not greater than 8 mph Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView®...
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) Yellow 1 ft - 3 ft (30 cm - 1 m) Green 3 ft or greater (1 m or greater) WARNING! CAUTION! •...
Page 133: Power Outlets
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens. POWER OUTLETS Passenger Compartment Power Outlets The cigar lighter and the power socket are located in the center console, and both operate with the ignition key in...
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Load Compartment Power Outlet Underhood Power Outlet Fuse Locations NOTE: Do not connect devices with power higher than 1 — #85 Fuse 15A Blue Rear Power Outlet 12V 180W to the outlet. Using unsuitable adaptors may 2 —...
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 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 136: Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver - If Equipped
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF CAUTION! EQUIPPED • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw A removable ash receiver and cigar lighter are available. power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in Push the cigar lighter button to activate the cigar lighter use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 137: Cupholder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 CUPHOLDER A cupholder is located in the front and rear of the center console. STORAGE Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Pull on the release handle to open the glove compartment.
Page 138: Dash Storage
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dash Storage Overhead Console Storage The dash storage is located on the right side of the There is additional shelf storage above the front sun instrument panel above the glove compartment. visors. Dash Storage Overhead Console Storage Location I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 139: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 CARGO AREA FEATURES Rear Cargo Tie-Downs To make it easier to secure your load, there are hooks (if equipped) fixed to the floor. Rear Cargo Tie-Downs (Passenger Version) WARNING! • To help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area.
Page 140: Rear Cargo Lights
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats heavier objects as low and as far forward as pos- and use seat belts.
Page 141: Cargo Compartment Light - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 position and the lights are always on. Leave the lens in Cargo Compartment Light — If Equipped the center position, and the light is turned on and off The cargo compartment light comes on automatically when the doors are opened or closed.
Page 142: Rear Window Features
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: The rear window defroster button is located in the • Use care when washing the inside of the rear center of the instrument panel, below the radio.
Page 143: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED desired position, keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame. Once the crossbar is in the desired position, The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the retighten the with the wrench to lock the crossbar into weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack.
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof not carry any loads on the roof rack without the rack.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..145 Uconnect® SETTINGS ....166 ▫ Buttons On The Faceplate....168 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Basic Voice Commands....188 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .180 ▫ General Information ....180 ▫...
Page 147: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 145 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 7 — Upper Dash Storage 13 — Climate Controls 2 — Multifunction Lever (External Lights 8 — Radio 14 — USB Charger/AUX 3 — Instrument Cluster 9 — Passenger Air Bag 15 —...
Page 148: Instrument Cluster
146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 149: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 147 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 5. Turn Signal Indicators 1. Speedometer The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated. The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and/or kilometers per hour (km/h). NOTE: 2.
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Temperature Gauge CAUTION! (Continued) The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- turn the engine off immediately and call an autho- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that rized dealer for service. the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- WARNING! ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,...
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 149 8. Generic Warning Light the temperature gauge to pass H, a continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed to cool or the four The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if minutes duration is expired, whichever comes first. any of the following conditions occur: If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever a 14. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light second time to switch the headlights back to low beam. This light informs you of a problem with the NOTE: If the driver’s door is open, and the headlights or Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 15. Seat Belt Reminder Light 17. Oil Pressure Warning Light When the ignition switch is first turned to This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The ON/RUN, if the driver seat belt is unbuckled, light should turn on momentarily when the engine is a chime will sound.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS label, you should determine the proper tire inflation malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not pressure for those tires.) operating properly.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 NOTE: The TPMS telltale is also accompanied by a “Low CAUTION! Tire” message in the Electronic Vehicle Information Cen- ter (EVIC). For further information refer to “Tire Pressure The TPMS has been optimized for the original Monitoring System (TPMS) in “Starting And Operating.”...
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 20. Charging System Light — If Equipped engine is started. If the vehicle is not ready for emissions testing the light will come on when the ignition is first This light shows the status of the electrical charg- turned on and remain on for 15 seconds, then blink for ing system.
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 23. Odometer/Trip Odometer/Electronic Vehicle Infor- CAUTION! (Continued) mation Center (EVIC) Display Area driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic This display indicates the total distance the vehicle has converter damage and power loss will soon occur. been driven.
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Transmission Gear Range (PRND) 26. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped The transmission gear range (P,R,N,D) is displayed. When operating in Electronic Range Select (ERS) mode, If this indicator light flashes during accelera- the actual top gear limit (1,2,3, etc.) is displayed.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 28. Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If WARNING! Equipped If you continue operating the vehicle when the This light indicates that the transmission fluid Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi- temperature is running hot. This may occur nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in with severe usage, such as trailer towing.
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump WARNING! will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is 32. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- This light monitors the Anti-lock Brake System tion. (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and applied.
Page 162: Electronic Vehicle Information
160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful (EVIC) information by pushing the switches mounted on the instrument panel. The EVIC Menu items consists of the The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- following: tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the •...
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 • Service • Daylights • Exit Menu The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the instru- ment panel to the right of the steering column: NOTE: If equipped with Uconnect(R) 5.0/5.0N radio, some customer programmable features will display and managed by the Uconnect (R) 5.0/5.0N system.
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • UP Arrow Button 2. Push and release the UP or DOWN button (by single pushes) to scroll through all the submenu Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll options. upward through main menu submenus.
Page 165: Change Engine Oil Indicator System
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 Change Engine Oil Indicator System 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not start the engine). Change Engine Oil 2. Fully push the accelerator pedal slowly, three times, Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change within 10 seconds.
Page 166: Trip Button
164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Disconnecting/Reconnecting the battery resets the Trip Button system. The TRIP button, located on the right steering column stalk, can be used to display and to reset the previously NOTE: If the reset operation occurs in the presence of described values.
Page 167: Trip Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 • Average speed B Trip Functions • Travel time B (driving time) Both trip functions are resettable (reset — start of new trip). • Reset Trip B “Trip A” can be used to display the figures relating to: NOTE: “Trip B”...
Page 168: Uconnect® Settings
166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The range depends on several factors: driving Travel Time style, type of route (freeway, residential, mountain roads, This value shows the time elapsed since the last reset. etc.), conditions of use of the car (load, tire pressure, etc.). Trip planning must take into account the above notes.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 Uconnect® 5.0 Buttons On The Touchscreen And Buttons Uconnect® 5.0N Buttons On The Touchscreen And On The Faceplate Buttons On The Faceplate 1 — Uconnect® Buttons On The Touchscreen 1 — Uconnect® Buttons On The Touchscreen 2 —...
Page 170: Buttons On The Faceplate
168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons On The Faceplate Buttons On The Touchscreen Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect® Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, Uconnect®...
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 • Display Brightness With Headlights ON When making a selection, press the button on the touch- screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired This feature allows you to select the display brightness mode, press and release the preferred setting.
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Display Trip B the desired language button. The button will highlight showing that setting has been selected. Press the arrow Press the relevant button to activate/deactivate the dis- back/Done button on the touchscreen to return to the playing of the Trip B on the instrument panel display.
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 “Sync with GPS Time” button on the touchscreen. The Down arrow buttons on the touchscreen to adjust the button will highlight showing that setting has been minutes up or down. Press the back arrow/Done button selected.
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL previous menu. If 24h is selected, the AM/PM buttons on will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along the touchscreen will be greyed out (unavailable). with a caution note to “check entire surroundings” across the top of the screen.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Lights Doors & Locks After pressing the Lights button on the touchscreen the After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch- following settings will be available: screen the following settings will be available: •...
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL “No.” The button will highlight indicating that the set- highlight indicating that the setting has been selected. ting has been selected. Press the back arrow/Done button Press the back arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 • Auto - On Radio NOTE: Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide your finger up or down to change the setting as well as press Press the Auto On Radio button on the touchscreen to set directly on the desired setting.
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Channel Skip Phone/Bluetooth® After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth®” button on the SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of touchscreen the following settings will be available: channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to exclude undesirable channels while scanning.
Page 179: Uconnect® Radios
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To are restored, a pop up appears stating settings reset to reactivate your service, either call the number listed on default. Press the okay button on the touchscreen to exit. the screen or visit the provider online.
Page 180: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL iPod® control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod® and iPhone® devices. Some iPod® software versions may not fully support the iPod® control features. Please visit Apple’s website for software updates. For further information, refer to the Uconnect® Supple- ment Manual.
Page 181: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 The button located in the center of the right hand control will switch modes to Radio, AUX or other valid audio sources. The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a push-button in the center. The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in.
Page 182: Understanding Your Instrument Panel Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES General Information Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 183: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 CLIMATE CONTROLS 1. Temperature Control Manual Climate Controls Rotate this control to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment. Rotating the dial counter clockwise into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures, while rotating clockwise into the red area indicates warmer temperatures.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Recirculation can be used in all modes except for ECONOMY MODE Defrost. If the recirculation button is pressed in If economy mode is desired, push the A/C button to turn Defrost mode, the recirculation LED will blink. OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor.
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 • Panel require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is Air is directed through the outlets in the good for maintaining comfort while reducing mois- instrument panel. These outlets can be ad- ture on the windshield. justed to direct airflow.
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL speed increases as you move the control to the right from Air Recirculation the “0” (OFF) position. There are four blower speeds. Press and release the Air Recirculation button, LED indicator On, to enter recirculation mode. It is recom- Rear Window/Mirror Defrosting mended to turn the internal air recirculation On while Push, and release the rear window defrost button to turn...
Page 187 10 minutes. ment to be heated quickly. Have the system inspected at a Ram dealership before the Air flow distributed between central and side summer. dashboard vents and front/rear footwell vents.
Page 188: Uconnect® Voice Recognition Quick Tips
186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS Introducing Uconnect® Start using Uconnect® Voice Recognition with these helpful quick tips. It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect® 5.0 system. Key Features: •...
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing in- structions. 2. Reduce background noise. Wind and passenger con- versations are examples of noise that may impact recognition. 3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead.
Page 190: Basic Voice Commands
188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Basic Voice Commands The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any point while using your Uconnect® system. Push the VR button . After the beep, say • Cancel to stop a current voice session •...
Page 191: Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 Radio Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM or SiriusXM Satellite Radio® stations you would like to hear. (Sub- scription or included SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial re- quired.) Push the VR button .
Page 192: Media
190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Media TIP: Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your iPod® or USB device. Your Voice Uconnect® offers connections via USB, Bluetooth® and Command must match exactly how the artist, album, auxiliary ports (if equipped).
Page 193: Phone
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 Phone TIP: When providing a Voice Command, push the Phone button and say “Call,” then pronounce the Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy name exactly as it appears in your phone book. When with Uconnect®.
Page 194: Voice Text Reply
192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Voice Text Reply PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES Uconnect® will announce incoming text messages. Push Yes. Stuck in Traffic. See you later. the Phone button and say Listen. (Must have com- Start without I’ll be Late. patible mobile phone paired to Uconnect®...
Page 195: Additional Information
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 Additional Information Uconnect® System Support: • DriveUconnect.com © 2015 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner • U.S. residents call 1-877-855-8400 Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC. Android is a •...
Page 196 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 197 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock....204 STARTING PROCEDURES ....199 ▫...
Page 198 196 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING .....216 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ... . .229 ▫...
Page 199 STARTING AND OPERATING 197 ▫ Tire Spinning ......250 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ....261 ▫...
Page 200 198 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Recreational Towing — Automatic RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ....283 Transmission ......284 ▫...
Page 201: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 199 STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transmission Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting to any driving gear.
Page 202: Extreme Cold Weather
200 STARTING AND OPERATING Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C) 1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the battery to ensure a full battery charge during the crank cycle. To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- 2.
Page 203: If Engine Fails To Start
STARTING AND OPERATING 201 If Engine Fails To Start CAUTION! (Continued) • To prevent damage to the starter, do not continu- WARNING! ously crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the a time.
Page 204: Automatic Transmission
202 STARTING AND OPERATING • The engine block heater will require 110 Volts AC and The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood, behind to the driver’s side headlamp. Follow the steps 6.5 Amps to activate the heater element. below to properly use the engine block heater: •...
Page 205 STARTING AND OPERATING 203 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the igni- your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the tion key from the vehicle and lock the vehicle. vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- •...
Page 206: Key Ignition Park Interlock
204 STARTING AND OPERATING removed from the ignition when the ignition is in the full CAUTION! LOCK/OFF position, and once removed the transmission is locked in PARK. Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System •...
Page 207 STARTING AND OPERATING 205 lock button on the shift lever and move the lever rear- The transmission shift lever has PARK, REVERSE, NEU- ward or forward. You must also press the brake pedal to TRAL, DRIVE, and Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift shift the transmission out of PARK, or to shift from positions.
Page 208: Gear Ranges
206 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold. PARK (P) This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission.
Page 209 STARTING AND OPERATING 207 downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill WARNING! (Continued) grade. vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit WARNING! someone or something. Only shift into gear when •...
Page 210 208 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with position to the ON/RUN position, and also press access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a lever could result.
Page 211 STARTING AND OPERATING 209 • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever WARNING! (Continued) will not move out of PARK. practices that limit your response to changing traffic REVERSE (R) or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision.
Page 212 210 STARTING AND OPERATING automatically upshifts through all forward gears. The If the transmission becomes extremely hot, the “Trans- DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteris- mission Temperature Warning Light” may illuminate and tics under all normal operating conditions. the transmission may operate differently until the trans- mission cools down.
Page 213 STARTING AND OPERATING 211 Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission remains 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no in fourth gear regardless of which forward gear is longer detected, the transmission will return to normal selected.
Page 214 212 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage until Moving the shift lever to the ERS position (beside the transmission fluid is warm [usually after 1 to 3 miles DRIVE) will activate ERS mode, display the current gear (2 to 5 km) of driving].
Page 215: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
STARTING AND OPERATING 213 NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum WARNING! deceleration (engine braking), move the shift lever into the ERS position, then simply press and hold it forward Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. (-). The transmission will shift to the range from which Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the the vehicle can best be slowed down.
Page 216: Traction
214 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction DRIVING THROUGH WATER When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Driving through water more than a few inches/ wedge of water to build up between the tire and road centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure surface.
Page 217: Shallow Standing Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 215 Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! Although your vehicle is capable of driving through • Always check the depth of the standing water shallow standing water, consider the following Cautions before driving through it. Never drive through and Warnings before doing so. standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
Page 218: Power Steering
216 STARTING AND OPERATING If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will CAUTION! (Continued) still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- operate the vehicle if any fluid appears contami- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering nated, as this may result in further damage.
Page 219: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 217 CAUTION! CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering system as the chemicals can damage your power fluid temperature and it should be avoided when steering components.
Page 220: Parking Brake
218 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave an automatic transmission in PARK, or manual transmission in REVERSE or first gear. The parking brake lever is located in the center console. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible.
Page 221 STARTING AND OPERATING 219 NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Light”...
Page 222: Brake System
220 STARTING AND OPERATING BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- systems. If either of the two hydraulic systems loses ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or normal capability, the remaining system will still func- injury.
Page 223: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 221 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM The ABS includes an amber ABS Warning Light. When the light is illuminated, the ABS is not functioning. The Your vehicle is equipped with a advanced electronic system reverts to standard non-anti-lock brakes. Turning brake control system that includes the Anti-Lock Brake the ignition Off and On again may reset the ABS if the System (ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Traction Con-...
Page 224: Brake Assist System (Bas)
222 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! (Continued) The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The resulting from excessive speed in turns, following system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning.
Page 225: Traction Control System (Tcs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 223 wheel(s) and engine power is reduced to provide en- WARNING! hanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the TCS • The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the system, Brake Limited Differential (BLD), functions simi- lar to a limited slip differential and controls the wheel natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, spin across a driven axle.
Page 226 224 STARTING AND OPERATING pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill. The WARNING! system will release brake pressure in proportion to the amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded the intended direction of travel.
Page 227: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 225 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. ESC cor- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the rects for oversteering or understeering of the vehicle by vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in...
Page 228: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
226 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash during accel- ESC OFF Indicator Light eration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions.
Page 229 STARTING AND OPERATING 227 ESC Operating Modes “ESC OFF” button and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will turn off. This will restore the normal The ESC system has two available operating modes. “ESC On” mode of operation. Full On This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever the vehicle is started the system will be in this mode.
Page 230: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
228 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) with snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow, This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the “Partial Off”...
Page 231: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 229 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Tire Markings Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions, and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur. ERM cannot prevent all wheel lift or rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles.
Page 232 230 STARTING AND OPERATING • 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 233 STARTING AND OPERATING 231 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
Page 234 232 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: R = Construction code – R means radial construction, or – D means diagonal or bias construction 15, 16, 18 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol –...
Page 235: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 233 EXAMPLE: Load Identification: Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire: • XL = Extra load (or reinforced) tire, or • LL = Light load tire or •...
Page 236 234 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation – This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
Page 237: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 235 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 three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
Page 238: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
236 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar) Example Tire Placard Location (Door) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 239 STARTING AND OPERATING 237 Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4.
Page 240 238 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to XXX kg”...
Page 241 STARTING AND OPERATING 239 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 242 240 STARTING AND OPERATING I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 243: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 241 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 244: Tire Inflation Pressures
242 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Economy WARNING! (Continued) Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle resulting in higher fuel consumption. to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
Page 245 STARTING AND OPERATING 243 At least once a month: mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire side- pocket-type pressure gauge.
Page 246: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
244 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) WARNING! during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous.
Page 247: Tire Types
STARTING AND OPERATING 245 Tire Repair Tire Types If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it All Season Tires — If Equipped meets the following criteria: All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring, • The tire has not been driven on when flat. Summer, Fall and Winter).
Page 248 246 STARTING AND OPERATING Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or If you need snow tires, select tires mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use equivalent in size and type to the origi- Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may nal equipment tires.
Page 249: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 247 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 Tire Service Kit (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit”...
Page 250 248 STARTING AND OPERATING rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the tire rotation pattern.
Page 251 STARTING AND OPERATING 249 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 252: Tire Spinning
250 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 253: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 251 • Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced becomes a 1/16 of an inch (2 mm).
Page 254 252 STARTING AND OPERATING wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu- It is recommended you contact your authorized tire facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva- dealer or original equipment dealer with any questions lent to the originals in size, quality and performance you may have on tire specifications or capability.
Page 255: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 253 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) WARNING! (Continued) Due to limited clearance, tire chains or traction devices • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or are not recommended. capacity, other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle.
Page 256: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
254 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 257 STARTING AND OPERATING 255 The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended decrease.
Page 258 256 STARTING AND OPERATING pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn on the Tire CAUTION! (Continued) Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light. Driving the vehicle sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire sealants may may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 27 cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) psi (186 kPa), but the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale sensor to become inoperable.
Page 259: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 257 • The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge Base System while adjusting your tire pressure. • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes This is the TPMS warning indicator located in the instrument cluster.
Page 260 258 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings a proper text message will be displayed. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat providing the The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- system fault still exists. The Tire Pressure Monitoring nate in the instrument cluster, an audible chime will be Telltale Light will turn off when the fault condition no activated, and a proper text message will be displayed...
Page 261 STARTING AND OPERATING 259 NOTE: Your vehicle can be equipped with either Tire persists until a wheel equipped with original TPMS Service Kit, compact spare tire or regular size spare tire sensor has been mounted on the vehicle. Then the (with or without original TPMS sensor).
Page 262: General Information
260 STARTING AND OPERATING General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 2.4L Engine RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This engine is designed to meet all emis- (1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
Page 263: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 261 than 87 can cause engine failure and may void or not be Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard genates such as ethanol.
Page 264: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
262 STARTING AND OPERATING are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may MMT In Gasoline void or not be covered under New Vehicle Limited Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) Warranty. is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles blended with MMT provides no performance advantage Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso-...
Page 265: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 263 Materials Added To Fuel Fuel System Cautions Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane CAUTION! rating, gasolines that contain detergents, corrosion and stability additives are recommended. Using gasolines Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s that have these additives will help improve fuel performance: economy, reduce emissions, and maintain vehicle perfor-...
Page 266: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
264 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being WARNING! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Most of these products contain high concentrations Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon of methanol.
Page 267: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 265 WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. Adding Fuel The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle.
Page 268 266 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Remove gasoline nozzle, reinstall fuel cap and close WARNING! fuel filler door. • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the CAUTION! vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is being filled.
Page 269: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 267 • If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL may • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front the vehicle is refueled.
Page 270 268 STARTING AND OPERATING evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or Inflation Pressure rear GAWR. This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for all loading conditions up to full GAWR. WARNING! Curb Weight Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight important that you do not exceed the maximum front...
Page 271: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 269 The best way to figure out the total weight of your have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight. operation.
Page 272: Common Towing Definitions
270 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight The following trailer towing related definitions will assist of the trailer must be supported by the scale. you in understanding the following information: Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Page 273 STARTING AND OPERATING 271 Tongue Weight (TW) If equipped, the electronic Trailer Sway Control (TSC) recognizes a swaying trailer and automatically applies The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the individual wheel brakes and/or reduces engine power to hitch ball by the trailer.
Page 274 272 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used system may reduce handling, stability, braking for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the performance, and could result in a collision.
Page 275 STARTING AND OPERATING 273 Trailer Hitch Classification tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
Page 276 274 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer. Ratings) Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions. NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maxi- mum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on addresses:...
Page 277 STARTING AND OPERATING 275 Consider the following items when computing the Towing Requirements weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- • The tongue weight of the trailer. train components, the following guidelines are recom- mended.
Page 278 276 STARTING AND OPERATING Perform the maintenance listed in the “Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) Schedule.” Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the cause a loss of control, poor performance or dam- proper maintenance intervals. When towing a trailer, age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, never exceed the GAWR or GCWR ratings.
Page 279 STARTING AND OPERATING 277 • Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe WARNING! (Continued) and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to • Total weight must be distributed between the tow “Tires – General Information” in “Starting And Oper- vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ating”...
Page 280 278 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes WARNING! • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake This could cause inadequate braking and possible system and cause it to fail.
Page 281 STARTING AND OPERATING 279 CAUTION! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
Page 282 280 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...
Page 283: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 281 Towing Tips NOTE: Using a lower gear range while operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions will improve Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, performance and extend transmission life by reducing and backing up the trailer in an area located away from excessive shifting and heat build up.
Page 284 282 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped City Driving • Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. When stopped for short periods, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed. • When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until Highway Driving you can get back to cruising speed.
Page 285 STARTING AND OPERATING 283 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Automatic Transmission Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer NOTE: When recreationally towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws.
Page 286 284 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing — Automatic Transmission CAUTION! Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels • DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a drivetrain will result. If this vehicle requires tow- tow dolly or vehicle trailer.
Page 287 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Jack Location......295 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...287 ▫...
Page 288 286 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Front Tow Eye Installation ....319 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ....321 ▫...
Page 289: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 287 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations, you can reduce the The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. instrument panel above the climate controls.
Page 290: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
288 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage You or others can be badly burned by hot engine your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If (H), pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 291: Torque Specifications
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 289 Torque Specifications Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/ Bolt Size Bolt Socket Size 63 Ft-Lbs (86 N·m) M12 x 1.25 17 mm Steel Wheels Only 89 Ft-Lbs (120 N·m) Aluminum Wheels Only **Use only your Authorized Dealer recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before Wheel Mounting Surface tightening.
Page 292: Tire Service Kit - If Equipped
290 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. TIRE SERVICE KIT —...
Page 293: Tire Service Kit Storage - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 291 Tire Service Kit Storage — If Equipped The Tire Service Kit is located under the passenger seat. Tire Service Kit Usage If a tire is punctured, you can make a first emergency repair using the Tire Service Kit located under the passenger seat.
Page 294 292 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Keep Tire Service Kit away from open flames or • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the heat source. vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the •...
Page 295 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 293 turn off and remove the Tire Service Kit, drive the vehicle WARNING! (Continued) 30 feet (10 meters) back and forth, to better distribute the • Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains latex. In sealant inside the tire. case of an allergic reaction or rash, consult a phy- Attach the clear flexible filling tube of the compressor sician immediately.
Page 296 294 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Replace the sealant canister prior to the expira- WARNING! (Continued) tion date at your Authorized Dealer. Failure to follow this warning can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.
Page 297: Jacking And Tire Changing - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 295 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get Store the sealant canister in its special compartment, under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center away from sources of heat.
Page 298: Removing The Spare Tire
296 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Tools Jack/Tools Location 1 — Wrench Handle Removing The Spare Tire 2 — Tow Eye 1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the 3 — Winch extension 4 — Emergency Screwdriver vehicle.
Page 299 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 297 2. To access the winch mechanism open the rear doors of 3. Rotate the wheel wrench handle counterclockwise the vehicle to expose the winch mechanism access until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable cover.
Page 300 298 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle to gain 5. Remove the retainer nut prior to removing the retainer access to the spare tire retainer. from the wheel. Spare Tire Retainer Nut I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 301 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 299 6. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to 7. Pull the retainer through the center of the wheel. tilt the retainer at the end of the cable. Retainer Lifting Spare Tire I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 302: Preparations For Jacking
300 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 6. Chock both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For example, if chang- 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the ing the right front tire, chock the left rear wheel.
Page 303 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 301 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to careful of motor traffic. •...
Page 304 302 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Warning Label Jacking Locations 1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug bolts with CAUTION! the wrench handle by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking 2.
Page 305 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 303 NOTE: Place the jack underneath the jack engagement location that is closest to the flat tire. Front Jacking Location Jack Engaged To Body Flange I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 306 304 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
Page 307 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 305 Front Jacking Location Engaged Rear Jacking Location Engaged 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right until the tire just clears the surface and enough clear- ance is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability.
Page 308 306 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 5. Remove the wheel lug bolts. For vehicles with wheel covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand.
Page 309 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 307 WARNING! WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- has been lowered.
Page 310 308 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: For vehicles with alloy wheels remove the adapter bracket and bolts from the storage bag in the glove compartment. Take the adapter and fit the plastic spacer between the spring and the flange of the bracket. The plastic fin must be directed downwards and per- fectly coincide with the flange cut part;...
Page 311 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 309 Adapter/Bracket Alloy Wheel Mounting 11. Stow the jack and tools under the drivers seat. 1 — Adapter 2 — Bracket 12. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible. 3 — Pin Correct the tire pressure, as required. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 312: Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
310 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with wheel covers, install two wheel bolts on the wheel. Install the wheel bolts with the threaded end of the bolt toward the wheel.
Page 313: Jump-Starting Procedures
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 311 snapping the cover over the two wheel bolts. Do not pattern until each wheel bolt has been tightened twice. use a hammer or excessive force to install the cover. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this section for correct wheel bolt torque.
Page 314: Preparations For Jump-Start
312 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: The positive battery post is covered with a CAUTION! protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access to the positive battery post. 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 315: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 313 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park WARNING! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. ever the hood is raised.
Page 316 314 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle post of the discharged battery. The resulting electri- or the discharged vehicle.
Page 317: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 315 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE in the reverse sequence: If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the Disconnecting The Jumper Cables steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the 1.
Page 318 316 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain least one minute after every five rocking-motion...
Page 319: Tow Eye Usage - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 317 WARNING! (Continued) explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi- cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- ping when you are stuck. And do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
Page 320 318 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • The tow eye is recommended for use with an approved WARNING! (Continued) tow bar and or rope. • Failure to follow proper tow eye usage may cause • Do not use the tow eye to pull the vehicle onto a components to break resulting in serious injury or flatbed truck.
Page 321: Front Tow Eye Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 319 Front Tow Eye Installation CAUTION! The front tow eye receptacle is located behind a door, • The tow eye must be used exclusively for roadside located on the right front bumper fascia. To install the assistance operations.
Page 322: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
320 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Insert the wheel bolt wrench handle through the eye and TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE tighten, refer to “Jacking and Tire Changing” for further This section describes procedures for towing a disabled information. The tow eye must be fully seated to the vehicle using a commercial towing service.
Page 323: Shift Lever Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 321 If the ignition key is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery CAUTION! is discharged, refer to “SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE” in this section for instructions on shifting the transmission Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- out of PARK for towing.
Page 324 322 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Shift Lever Boot Location Shift Lever Override Access Hole 4. Push and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position. 5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into 7.
Page 325: Ignition Key Removal Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 323 IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE 5. Using the Allen key, undo the lower steering column cover screws, and remove the lower cover. This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/ OFF (key removal) position.
Page 326 324 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! It is advisable to contact your Authorized Dealer to have the reinstall procedure carried out. If you would like to proceed in performing the reinstall procedure special attention must be paid to the correct coupling of the clips.
Page 327 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....335 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ..327 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ....336 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —...
Page 328 326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Automatic Transmission ....352 ▫ Parking And Daytime Running Lights ..372 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From ▫...
Page 329: Engine Compartment - 2.4L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Oil Fill Cap 7 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 4 —...
Page 330: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
328 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 331: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 329 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in ”Un- EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- PROGRAMS tion. Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is heard. In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tight- an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Page 332 330 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which the ignition or start the engine. This means that your you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the not proceed to the I/M station.
Page 333: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 331 before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine systems may void your warranty and could result in civil running.
Page 334: Engine Oil
332 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed CAUTION! (Continued) “Maintenance Schedule”, there are other components transmission or air conditioning. Such damage is which may require servicing or replacement in the future. not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of component malfunc- CAUTION! tion, use only the specified fluid for the flushing...
Page 335 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 on the dipstick. Adding 1 quart (0.9 L) of oil when the Engine Oil Selection reading is at the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a For best performance and maximum protection under all reading at the top of the safe zone on these engines.
Page 336 334 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Synthetic Engine Oils CAUTION! You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 337: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 335 station or governmental agency for advice on how and NOTE: Be sure to follow the “dusty or off-road condi- where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in tions” maintenance interval if applicable. your area. WARNING! Engine Oil Filter The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can...
Page 338: Maintenance-Free Battery
336 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine air WARNING! (Continued) cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom- Emergencies” for further information. mended. • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep Maintenance-Free Battery flame or sparks away from the battery.
Page 339: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 337 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (+) and negative (-) and are identified on the • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- terminal posts and free of corrosion.
Page 340: Body Lubrication
338 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling HFO 1234yf CAUTION! — If Equipped Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning HFO 1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydro- system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- fluoolefine HFO that is endorsed by the Environmental tioning components.
Page 341: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 339 the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed.
Page 342: Adding Washer Fluid
340 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Turn the ignition to the MAR-ON position then to NOTE: Do not operate the screen wiper with the blades STOP. lifted from the windshield. 3. After turning the ignition to the STOP, within two Adding Washer Fluid minutes move the right stalk upward, into the un- The fluid reservoir is located in the front of the engine stable (“anti-panic”) position, for at least half of a...
Page 343: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341 exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised WARNING! for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. Commercially available windshield washer solvents WARNING! are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around •...
Page 344 342 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
Page 345: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343 To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in You or others can be badly burned by hot engine motion.
Page 346 344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant down the face of the condenser. properly.
Page 347 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- may plug the radiator. gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine •...
Page 348 346 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Please review these recommendations for using Organic Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where MS.90032.
Page 349 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 347 Cooling System Pressure Cap WARNING! The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine • Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant overheated.
Page 350 348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets emergency assistance immediately.
Page 351: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349 • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti- operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant ONLY the correct type thermostat.
Page 352 350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- WARNING! (Continued) fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Main- high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and taining Your Vehicle” for further information. possible brake damage. You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency.
Page 353: Power Steering Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 Power Steering Fluid WARNING! (Continued) Check the fluid level with the vehicle on flat ground and cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake engine cold. Fluid should be between MIN and MAX fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the references on the reservoir body.
Page 354: Automatic Transmission
352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission CAUTION! Selection Of Lubricant Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid.
Page 355 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353 CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam- nents. Such damage is not covered by the New age may occur.
Page 356: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 357 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 355 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- Special Care lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and Tar Remover to remove. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 358 356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well Black Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, packaged and sealed.
Page 359 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357 Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Interior Care Equipped Instrument Panel Cover Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, ner: which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not •...
Page 360 358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular Cleaning Headlights cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery lights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone break- and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Page 361 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 359 cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win- Seat Belt Maintenance dow equipped with electric defrosters or windows Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical equipped with radio antennas. Do not use scrapers or solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Page 362: Fuses
360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn web- is off and that all the other services are switched off bing, etc.).
Page 363: Underhood Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 Underhood Fuses The Front Distribution Unit is located on the right side of the engine compartment, next to the battery. To access the fuses, remove fasteners and remove the cover. Front Distribution Unit The ID number of the electrical component correspond- ing to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover.
Page 364 362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description 60 Amp Blue Body Controller 40 Amp Orange Front Heated Seats, Second 12 Volt IP Outlet 60 Amp Blue Rear Power Window Including Front Heated Seats, Second 12 Volt IP Outlet 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Switch 40 Amp Orange...
Page 365 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 363 Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description 15 Amp Blue Available 5 Amp Tan ECM and Transmission Shifter 25 Amp Clear ECM Power Loads 5 Amp Tan ECM Load, Main Relay 7.5 Amp Brown Air Conditioning 30 Amp Green Rear Defroster 5 Amp Tan Key Unlock...
Page 366 364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description 15 Amp Blue AT Module 15 Amp Blue Rear Power Outlet 12V 15 Amp Blue IP Power Outlet 12V 5 Amp Tan 7.5 Amp Brown External Mirror Defrost I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 367: Interior Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 365 Interior Fuses The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control Module (BCM) and is located on the driver’s side under the instrument panel. Fuse Panel Cover I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 368 366 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fuse Panel Cavity Locations I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 369 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 367 Cavity Mini Fuse Description 5 Amp Beige KL 30 (+30) - IPC 20 Amp Yellow Central Doors Locking 10 Amp Red KL 30 (+30) - TPMS, EOBD, HVAC, Radio 15 Amp Blue Bi-Directional Washer Pump 20 Amp Yellow Passenger Power Windows 7.5 Amp Brown KL 15 (+15) - Air-Bag...
Page 370: Central Unit Fuse Panel
368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Central Unit Fuse Panel The central power fuse panel is located on the driver’s side under the instrument panel. Fuse Panel Fuse Panel Cover I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 371: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 Cavity Mini Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Front Heated Seat Driver 10 Amp Red Front Heated Seat Passenger 20 Amp Yellow Rear Power Window Driver side 20 Amp Yellow Rear Power Window Passenger side 15 Amp Blue 2nd Instrument Panel Power Outlet 12V •...
Page 372: Replacement Bulbs
370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Front Courtesy Lamps C10W Rear Courtesy Lamps C10W Luggage Lamp Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Front Low Beam Headlamp Front High Beam Headlamps Front Side Marker Lamps LED (See your authorized dealer) Front Parking/Daytime Running Lamps W21W Front Turn Signal Lamps...
Page 373: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 371 Bulb Number Rear Tail Lamps P21/5W Rear Side Marker Lamps LED (See your authorized dealer) Center Mount Brake Lamp Reverse Light W16W Front Fog Lamps NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your authorized dealer. If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual.
Page 374: Front Turn Signal Lamps
372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Install the bulb and rotate clockwise to lock in place. Parking And Daytime Running Lights To change the bulb, proceed as follows: 5. Reinstall the plastic cap. 1. Remove the cap from the back of the outer lower Front Turn Signal Lamps headlamp housing.
Page 375: Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373 Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps Third Brake Light (Center Mount) The rear light clusters contain taillight, brake light, To change the bulb, proceed as follows: direction indicator and reverse/rear fog light bulbs. To 1.
Page 376: License Plate Lights
374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE License Plate Lights 2. Remove the bulbs by releasing them from the side contacts; insert the new bulbs and make sure they are Proceed as follows to replace the bulbs: correctly clamped between these contacts. 1. Disengage the holding tabs and remove the lens by lifting to the left.
Page 377: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032. Engine Oil –...
Page 378 376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Page 379: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Use only MOPAR® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®...
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Page 381: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....382 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....380 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 382 380 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Oil Change Reset” Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change in “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in indicator system.
Page 383 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 381 • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, Change Indicator System: even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns •...
Page 384 382 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage: Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary Additional Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 385 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 383 Mileage: Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change brake fluid every two years. Replace spark plugs – 2.4L Engine. ** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. * Change engine air filter every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) if operated in dusty and off road environment.
Page 386 384 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 387 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .387 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
Page 388 386 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .393 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....393 ▫...
Page 389: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 387 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 390: Fca Usa Llc Customer Center
388 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized FCA USA LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
Page 391: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 389 In Mexico Contact Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
Page 392: Warranty Information
390 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service WARNING! contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only), manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 393: Mopar® Parts
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 391 MOPAR® PARTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety operating at its best.
Page 394: Publication Order Forms
392 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix cepted.
Page 395 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 393 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1-800-890-4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled • 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
Page 396 394 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- WARNING! sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not WARNING! include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or...
Page 397 INDEX I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 398 396 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... .345 Air Conditioner Maintenance ....337 Additives, Fuel ......263 Air Conditioning Refrigerant .
Page 399 INDEX 397 Adding Fluid ..... . .353, 377 Brake System ......220, 349 Fluid and Filter Changes .
Page 400 398 INDEX Car Washes ......354 Cleaning Cellular Phone ......180 Wheels .
Page 401 INDEX 399 Corrosion Protection ..... . .354 Doors ........21 Cruise Light .
Page 402 400 INDEX Trip Functions ......165 Oil Filler Cap ..... . .327, 334 Emergency, In Case of Oil Filter .
Page 403 INDEX 401 Engine Oil Disposal .....334 Clean Air ......261 Flashers Ethanol .
Page 404 402 INDEX Speedometer ......147 Heated Mirrors ......140 Tachometer .
Page 405 INDEX 403 Introduction ......4 Lights .......90, 110 iPod®...
Page 406 404 INDEX Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ... .147 Methanol .......261 Traction Control .
Page 407 INDEX 405 Oil, Engine ......332, 375 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..4, 392 Capacity .
Page 408 406 INDEX Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...347 Restraints, Child ......61 Radio Operation .
Page 409 INDEX 407 Seat Belt Pretensioner .....43 Heated .......102 Seat Belt Reminder .
Page 410 408 INDEX Specifications Synthetic Engine Oil ..... . .334 Fuel (Gasoline) ......375 Oil .
Page 411 INDEX 409 Pressure Warning Light ....147 Towing Eyes......317 Quality Grading .
Page 412 410 INDEX Transporting Pets ......85 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .147 Tread Wear Indicators ..... .250 Warnings and Cautions.
Page 413 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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RAM 2015 ProMaster City Owner's Manual

Introduction

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

What to Do in Emergencies

Maintaining Your Vehicle

If You Need Consumer Assistance

Quick Links

Chapters

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